Botswana: BDF to Phase Out Asbestos Camps

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has committed to phasing out asbestos accommodation and offices at its camps, and relocating personnel to safer facilities. Read more »

Botswana: DPP Dismisses P100 Billion Bank of Botswana Theft Allegations

Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) director has formally recognised the total lack of evidence in the P100 billion 'Butterfly' case. Read more »

Botswana: Hirschfeld Laid to Rest

As the mortal remains of Simon Hirschfeld were laid to rest at Phomolong Memorial Park in Phakalane, Gaborone, a traditional police funeral three-volley gun salute rang out,… Read more »

Botswana: SARS Cautions Foreign Motorists Against Scammers

On June 1, South African Revenue Service (SARS) rolled out the mandatory Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for all foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa. The… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Bids for Anti-Money Laundering Academy

Botswana is positioning itself as a regional leader in the fight against financial crime with a bid to host the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)… Read more »

Botswana: Athletes Doping Case August 10

High Court Judge Justice Itumeleng Segopolo has confirmed that the legal battle involving four provisionally banned Botswana track athletes will be heard on August 10, following an… Read more »

Botswana: DPP Orders Open Inquest Into Retshepile's Death

The death of Retshepile "Tshepi" Tshedu is set to come under public judicial scrutiny after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directed that an open inquest be… Read more »

Botswana: Two Appear for Single Count of Murder

Two men of Letlhakane, Boikhutso Nkoshwane (42) and Donald Malonda (36) were on Monday arraigned before Letlhakane Magistrate Court on a single count of murder. Read more »

Botswana: GBV Survivors Centre for Sepopa

Government has approved a one-stop centre for Read more »

Botswana: Boko Calls for Zero Tolerance On GBV

President Advocate Duma Boko has called for zero tolerance on gender-based violence (GBV) within the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), urging service members to exercise restraint,… Read more »

Botswana: Two Men in Court Over Fake Diamond Sale

Two men accused of selling three fake diamond stones at Cumberland Hotel in Lobatse on February 12 appeared before the Lobatse Magistrates Court on April 28. Read more »

Botswana: Court Denies Toteng and Banoge Bail in Lesetedi Murder Case

Chief Magistrate Thebeetsile Molalu of Molepolole Magistrate Court has denied bail to Gaokgakala Toteng (46) and Rosinah Banoge (44), who are accused of murdering 61-year-old… Read more »

Botswana: Authorities Probe Fmd Threats On BMC

Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti has revealed that investigations are underway into threatening emails sent to Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), raising… Read more »

Botswana: Industrial Court Deploys New Strategy to Eradicate Case Backlog

The Industrial Court is set to devise new means to eradicate its case backlog through the establishment of a Judicial Case Management (JCM) Unit, which will comprise four Judges of… Read more »

Botswana: Illegal Sand Mining On the Rise in Ntlhantlhe

Kgosi Malepa Orekeng of Ntlhantlhe has warned community members about the serious dangers posed by illegal sand miners in the village, many of whom carry arms and operate… Read more »

Botswana: Police Warns Motorists Over Lesoma-Kazungula Truck Congestion

Motorists have been warned to maintain vigilance in respect to the truck congestion from Lesoma to Kazungula covering a 10-kilometre stretch on the A33 road. Read more »

Botswana: Same-Sex Couple Challenges Marriage Act

A same sex couple, Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile, has approached the High Court on Friday, challenging the constitutionality of the Marriage Act, arguing that it is… Read more »

Botswana: Boko Refutes Death Penalty Opposition Allegations

President Advocate Duma Boko has refuted allegations that he opposes the death penalty. Read more »

Botswana: Four Athletes Challenge Positive Doping Results

A case in which four athletes Refilwe Murangi, Zibani Ngozi, Karabo Mothibi and Lydia Jele are questioning the credibility and authenticity of their positive doping results will… Read more »

Botswana: Court Denies Sethibe Bail

Principal Magistrate Solomon Setshedi of Molepolole Magistrate court has dismissed a bail application by Tshepho Sethibe, who refers to himself as 'Uncle of the Nation' on social… Read more »

Botswana: Two Appear in Court for P50 Counterfeit Possession

Two men accused of making forged new limited edition commemorative P50 currency note bearing serial number: AR 0656562 appeared before Lobatse Magistrates court on Monday. Read more »

Botswana: Madisakwana Advises Caution As Conflict Escalates

As conflict continues to grip parts of the Middle East, the Acting Ambassador of Botswana to the State of Kuwait, with accreditations to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain… Read more »

Botswana: Regional Cooperation Key in Cross Border Crime Fight

Botswana stands ready to work with Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and all SADC member states to promote a secure, stable, and prosperous Southern Africa. Read more »

Botswana: MPs Highlight Jobs and Infrastructure Development As Primary Needs

Member of Parliament for Thamaga/Kumakwane, Mr Palelo Motaosane has called on government to halt the multimillion-pula Constitutional Court establishment, arguing that the funds… Read more »

Botswana: Residents Raise Mixed Views On Constitutional Court

Kang residents have expressed mixed reactions to government's proposal to establish a Constitutional Court, with some welcoming the move as a long-overdue step toward equality and… Read more »