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Friday, February 27, 2026

Rape and murder cases jeopardised by tamperable Forensic Kits

- Crime-scene kits can be opened, retaped, and resealed without leaving a trace -Legal experts warn that rape and murder trials may already be compromised beyond repair - Silence from the Botswana Police Service fuels fears of systemic evidence tampering -We have no compromised case - Police Commissioner -Police Commissioner says processes have been subject to scrutiny, no fault established

Nicholas Mokwena | 27 February 2026

Dinah Marathe, Commissioner of Police

Assistant Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ignatius Moswaane

Health Workers Hide Medicines - Moswaane

- Workers say he is lying

Neo Kolantsho | 25 February 2026

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Botswana’s justice system under scrutiny amid evidence tampering allegations

Botswana’s justice system faces unprecedented scrutiny following allegations that crime-scene evidence kits used by the Botswana Police Service (BPS) can be opened, tampered...

Nicholas Mokwena | 27 February 2026

FEAR IN THE BARRACKS

BDF spouses and partners break their silence 'Children bear the deepest scars'

By ONNEILE SETLALEKGOSI-RAMASILO | 25 February 2026

Botswana tourism showcases at Meetings Africa to boost global presence

Botswana tourism operators, led by the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO), participated in Meetings Africa 2026 from 23–25 February in Johannesburg, as part of ongoing efforts...

Pako Lesejane | 26 February 2026

freelance journalists, at the Mass Media Complex have been engaged for periods exceeding ten years at a rate of P100 per hour

Mohwasa acknowledges exploitation of Mass media freelancers

The Minister for State President, Defence and Security Moeti Mohwasa has acknowledged that freelancers, including freelance journalists, at the Mass Media Complex have been engaged...

Nicholas Mokwena | 26 February 2026

HANG KILLERS FIRST

* Metsimotlhabe residents label Concourt a trick * Say Boko should sign death warrants first * Moswaane says the economy will suffer, and investors will be unhappy * He never said he did not want them hanged - Deputy Speaker

Neo Kolantsho | 25 February 2026

Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Health, Dr Christopher Nyanga

Botswana stays measles-free amid African outbreaks

Botswana continues to lead in measles and rubella prevention, with no confirmed cases reported this year, even as the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region grapples with...

Irene Shone | 20 February 2026

Botswana Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe

NATION UNDER SIEGE

* Police boss declares war against drugs

Neo Kolantsho | 25 February 2026

Natural diamonds must tell a new story - Kenewendo

Natural diamonds are far from losing their glitter, Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, told world leaders at the Mining Indaba, Africa’s largest...

Andrew Maramwidze | 20 February 2026

Botswana stays measles-free amid African outbreaks

Irene Shone | 20 February 2026

Govt clutching at straws over G28 Presidential resort

Nicholas Mokwena | 19 February 2026

TEACHER'S VIOLENT LAPSE

Neo Kolantsho | 18 February 2026

FOOT AND MOUTH PAINS

Neo Kolantsho | 18 February 2026

BOTSWANA'S SILENT CRISIS

By ONNEILE SETLALEKGOSI-RAMASILO | 18 February 2026

SAVED AT LAST

Neo Kolantsho | 18 February 2026

To date, 9,972 military personnel have been identified as eligible for transfer value enhancement—comprising 5,560 separated members and 4,412 serving members

Billions allocated to settle BDF pension claims

* Over 9 000 military personnel eligible for transfer value enhancement

Rapist boasts of good living in jail

Life has been unbearable for a 68-year-old mother from Lotlhakane East, near Kanye, whose 16-year-old daughter was raped and later gave birth. The DNA-confirmed father, Accrie...

STOLEN IDEA

- PROF ACCUSES NONO OF BETRAYAL - Says project Bula Buka is her baby, has been stolen - Minister says Prof is not being honest - Ndaba backs Prof's claims