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The marathon case involving businessman Bakang Seretse has taken an extraordinary turn after the Court of Appeal (CoA) issued two contradictory judgments regarding the Directorate of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) civil forfeiture application against...

The winding up of the BCL Group of Companies has entered its tenth year, with employees, creditors and liquidators still bearing the strain of a process marked by delays and mismanagement.The BCL Group of Companies comprises of BCL, BCL Investments...

As he prepares to leave the public service in three months to pursue his farming passion, Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General Brigadier (Rtd) Peter Magosi may not fade quietly from the public eye.His name could continue to...

Controversy has once again engulfed Kweneng District Council (KwDC) after seven employees from different departments were suspended indefinitely on allegations of corruption.The suspensions follow the arrest of one officer by law enforcement...

The Court of Appeal has finally closed the chapter on the long running Kgatleng water tender dispute, bringing to an end a controversy that has dragged on since 2017.Government, through the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB), was...

The Trans Kalahari Railway (TKR) project is set to transform regional trade by unlocking Southern Africa’s mineral potential, enhancing connectivity, and providing a reliable gateway to global markets.Transport and Infrastructure Minister Noah...

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has been challenged to order the Department of Roads and Transport Services to cancel the tender for the procurement of personalised number plates, which has been awarded to a South African company.Local...

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has denied refusing proposals by MPs for Mogoditshane West, Galenawabo Lekau, and Maun North, Dumelang Saleshando, calling for the amendment of the National Assembly (Salaries and...

The Minister of Water and Human Settlements, Onneetse Ramogapi, says he decided to dissolve the Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) Board of Directors because they were a stumbling block in the delivery of the Bonno Housing Scheme.He said the actions...

The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, has reaffirmed Government's commitment to working in partnership with the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU).This commitment follows a constructive engagement with the Union's...

Botswana National Front (BNF) members have told the party leadership they want full control of government now that they are in power, insisting this must be demonstrated through concrete action.They made the call during the party’s National...

The growing influence of some Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Members of Parliament in local authorities has raised concerns over governance and financial oversight, Botswana Guardian has learned.Information gathered suggests that since assuming...

A decision by Government to come up with a Voluntary Separation Project (VSP) which only targets Executive Cadres within the public service being E2 and above has sparked debate and anxiety at the government enclave.According to a document labelled,...

Botswana Petroleum Retailers Association (BOPRA) has welcomed the reduction in fuel prices because it provides relief to consumers and businesses.However, the reduction does not ease the financial pressures facing fuel retailers, said Tebogo...

Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) has planned interventions, including entrepreneurship workshops, mobilising communities around social enterprises, and leveraging Rural Development Council (RDC) projects to create meaningful impact on the citizens,...