Child poverty is a pressing issue that affects millions of children around the world, and the link between child poverty and disability is a particularly concerning...
The government’s efforts to integrate individuals with disabilities in Botswana society are being hampered by budgetary constraints. Those with disabilities face inequalities in budgetary allocations in...
Radio Personality Tebogo Sekgoma affectionately known as Lady of Soul is determined to keep pursuing her ambitions vigorously, in spite of hurdles and stumbling blocks. In...
The new Disability Law in Botswana is a significant step towards ensuring the rights and inclusion of persons living with disabilities in the country. This act,...
Botswana, ranked 39th out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) of 2023, faces significant challenges in combating corruption. This report highlights the detrimental...
Former Permanent Secretary to the President, Carter Morupisi’s appeal against his conviction has been postponed to April by the Court of Appeal (CoA) panel consisting of...
Former Permanent Secretary to the President, Carter Morupisi’s appeal against his conviction has been postponed to April by the Court of Appeal (CoA) panel consisting of...
The Kweneng Land Board has recently filed an application before the High Court, seeking to join its Chairperson, Kgang, in a case where a court order...
In a recent case involving the former Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Isaac Kgosi, High Court Judge Dr. Zein Kebonang has...
The recent festive season in Botswana witnessed a devastating number of road traffic accidents, resulting in the loss of 30 precious lives. The Botswana Police Services...
In 2023, three men in Botswana managed to escape the death penalty through various legal means. STAFF WRITER, LAONE RASAKA discusses the cases of David Modise,...
The recent ruling by the Court of Appeal (CoA) in Botswana has sparked controversy regarding the right of political parties to monitor and observe the national...
Following the Court of Appeal (CoA) decision that handed the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) victory this week, the electoral body on Friday announced the dates for...
The case of Earnest Smarts, a former constable officer at the Botswana Police Services (BPS), has brought to light the issue of corruption within the police...
The Kweneng Landboard Chair’s eviction case has returned to court, with the Landboard filing an application to join Kgang as respondents in the eviction application. The...
Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral infection that affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs. In 2011, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease occurred...
In Botswana, the Constitution Section 5 (3) (b) provides that conditions of bail are necessary to ensure that an accused appears at a later date for...
The ongoing court case between Olebile Pilane and G&M Building Services, along with three other defendants, has shed light on the alleged abuse of power and...
The ongoing legal dispute between the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in Botswana has raised concerns about the potential impact...
The Independence Electoral Commission (IEC) of a certain country recently faced a significant setback when its planned registration process for the upcoming elections failed to commence...
The ongoing legal battle between the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Botswana is a significant event that will be...
The Chief Justice of Botswana, Terrance Rannowane, has accused the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) of engaging in forum shopping, a practice that undermines fairness and...
In his recent response to President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), Dumelang Saleshando, the leader of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), passionately criticized...
The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), led by former President Ian Khama as its patron, is currently facing legal troubles as it is accused of failing to...
Nurses and midwives in Botswana have achieved another significant victory in their ongoing battle for fair compensation and recognition of their work. The Court of Appeal...
The recent court ruling by Judge Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe, ordering the Independent Electoral Act (IEC) to allow Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) agents to observe the election...
In a recent development, over 2,000 retired soldiers from the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) have been granted permission to proceed with their trial against the government....
In a surprising turn of events, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health are embroiled in a heated dispute with hundreds of nurses over...
Child service organizations (CSOs) from Africa and the Middle East will gather in Gaborone, Botswana on 28 November for a convention hosted by Childline Botswana Trust....
The recent dispute between the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Botswana has brought the country’s checks and balances system...
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) annual report for the year 2022/23 has revealed some interesting findings regarding cash declarations at Botswana’s borders. According to the report,...
After a decade of waiting, it seems that justice may finally be served in the murder case of Daniel Seitiso. The Court of Appeal (CoA) has...
The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) has taken a firm stance against the constitutional review process initiated by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, asserting that the establishment of...
Botswana is facing a growing concern regarding the influx and outflow of hard cash, which has raised suspicions of potential money laundering activities. The Financial Intelligence...
In recent years, Botswana has faced numerous challenges in its pursuit of a child-friendly justice system. Despite its commitment to upholding the rights of children, the...
Recently, a clash has erupted between foreign companies and local Batswana consortiums over a highly sought-after tender worth P256 million. The tender, which involves the construction...
A contractor who cannot be named for legal reasons has submitted a report to the Office of the Ombudsman complaining about a P256 million worth of...
Botswana Police Services (BPS) has registered an increasing trend of Gender-based Violence cases (GBV) on children from the age of 0 to 18 over the past...
Botswana has in past expressed its desire to trial virtual courts. This is referenced from 2009 when the late Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Dikgakgamatso...
A penal code amendment by the Ministry of Justice to strengthen penalties for sexual offences will not help but make the environment hazardous for sex workers...
Kgatleng District council Chairperson, Daniel Molokwe has urged Kgatleng residents to settle an 80% of the P43, 589, 905.59 debt to the Water Utilities Corporation (WUC)....
The Ministry of Justice has revealed that laws criminalising rape allegations will come into effect on 15th September this year. This is according to a savingram...
Nthuseng Kachamake is one lucky bloke, he will not fully reap the whirlwind after Chief Justice (CJ) Terrance Rannowane ordered that the murder convict be kept...