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Court grants Kgosi seized guns again
Former Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) director-general (DG) Isaac Kgosi has been granted his seized guns.
Sharon Mathala | 04 June 2024
Former Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) director-general (DG) Isaac Kgosi has been granted his seized guns.
Former Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) director-general (DG) Isaac Kgosi has been granted his seized guns.

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On the road: Civil servants comprise the biggest client base for small hospitality operators around the country
DPSM probes per diem policy abuse

The Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) says it is aware of complaints from accommodation service providers that some civil servants are abusing the new per diem policy to force down room rates.

Mbongeni Mguni | 31 May 2024

Gov’t fine-tunes tough new cybersecurity law

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi,Mbongeni Mguni | 31 May 2024

Saleshando burns constitutional amendment draft bill

Spira Tlhankane | 03 June 2024

Court slams Magosi’s attitude

Mpho Mokwape | 03 June 2024

Masisi rallies for natural diamonds in Las Vegas

Mbongeni Mguni | 03 June 2024

Ditshwanelo backs Masisi in Molapisi death sentence appeal

Larona Makhaiza | 03 June 2024

Tsogwane advocates for the voice of marginalised

Ryder Gabathuse | 03 June 2024
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Botswana pledges support in drug mule's death sentence appeal

Botswana pledges support in drug mule's death sentence appeal

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has pledged support for ‘drug mule’ Lesedi Molapisi, who has been condemned to the gallows, should she opt to appeal her sentence. This follows his announcement confirming that the 32-year-old Molapisi was sentenced to death by a Bangladeshi court on Monday on drug trafficking charges.

As the clock ticks even closer to the much-awaited Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primary elections also known as Bulela Ditswe, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has announced that more aspiring candidates have been ‘axed out.’

BDP to announce more Bulela ditswe rejects

As the clock ticks even closer to the much-awaited Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primary elections also known as Bulela Ditswe, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has announced that more aspiring candidates have been ‘axed out.’

The Botswana Centre for Human Rights, Ditshwanelo, has expressed concern and great disappointment at the death sentence of Thato Tsametse, 34, from Tumasera. Tsametse was sentenced to death on May 23 by Justice Modiri Letsididi at the Lobatse High Court.

Ditshwanelo criticises insurance killer death sentencing

The Botswana Centre for Human Rights, Ditshwanelo, has expressed concern and great disappointment at the death sentence of Thato Tsametse, 34, from Tumasera. Tsametse was sentenced to death on May 23 by Justice Modiri Letsididi at the Lobatse High Court.

Reaching out: Matome speaking at the recent stakeholders' meeting

Wilderness spends P6.5m on suppliers

Okavango Wilderness Safaris (OWS) has spent P6.5 million on new business just two months after its successful inaugural Supplier Expo where it had invited citizen-owned businesses to showcase their goods and services.

The new BNSC board. PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Morule retained as BNSC chairperson

The Minister of Sport, Youth, Gender and Culture (MYSC), Tumiso Rakgare has finally made Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) appointments with Marumo Morule retained as chairperson. Tebogo Lebotse-Sebego also keeps her position as the vice chairperson.

Big plans: Rasebotsa addressing the media on Wednesday PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Air Botswana adds three jets to growing fleet

Air Botswana has added three Embraer jets to its fleet and eyeing a fourth purchase, marking a significant step in the efforts to revitalise its operations.

Suspended DIS agents with their attorney Kgosietsile Ngakaagae at Lobatse High Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Stay far away from suspended agents – DIS ordered

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has been issued a temporary injunction, barring it from arresting or detaining its top agents without a judicial warrant, explicitly ordering it to "stay far away from the agents".

Paledi apearing at court PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Paledi escapes Khama, Kgosi ‘curse’

Former deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC), Victor Bruno Paledi has escaped from criminal prosecution after the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) dropped charges against him.

The parties will now head for arbitration as the government does not want to move away from five percent they offered PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Public service salary negotiations hit a snag

Government, represented by Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) and five cooperating trade unions (5CTU) salary adjustment negotiations have ended in a deadlock after three separate meetings totaling eight days

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