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Veterinary Services worker's embezzled funds remain unpaid

The News

A former Veterinary Services Department employee who stole P230,442 between 2010 and 2014 has repeatedly promised to repay the funds but has not done so, according to the Accountant General's statement of government accounts for the year to March 2023, which flags ongoing lapses in public finance oversight.

Why it matters

Unpaid embezzlement debt reflects systemic gaps in recovery and oversight within government finances.

4 hours ago · Mmegi

Politics

  1. Veterinary Services worker's embezzled funds remain unpaid

    A former Veterinary Services Department employee who stole P230,442 between 2010 and 2014 has repeatedly promised to repay the funds but has not done so, according to the Accountant General's statement of government accounts for the year to March 2023, which flags ongoing lapses in public finance oversight.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  2. DPP recovers over P50m in funds from crime proceeds

    The Director of Public Prosecutions said authorities have recovered more than P50 million in illegally obtained funds, including approximately P17 million linked to the Ecoplexus matter, as part of efforts to ensure crime does not result in financial gain.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  3. Boko vows zero tolerance for corruption within party

    Speaking at a party gala dinner on Saturday, Boko delivered a stern message that his leadership will not tolerate any form of corruption and stressed that the fight against corruption must begin within the party itself. He stated that a forensic audit report expected by the end of the month will play a critical role in exposing malpractice within government structures.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  4. DPP commits to prosecuting high-profile cases without fear or favour

    The Director of Public Prosecutions, Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, said the DPP will uphold prosecutorial independence and ensure decisions are based strictly on evidence and legal principles, with no individual treated differently under the law.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  5. Political figure Sechele pursues leadership through persistence

    Sechele, who studied Political Science and Public Administration, has built a reputation for resilience and commitment to leadership. Though he lost a presidential contest last year, he has chosen to continue his political pursuit with renewed determination, believing leadership is rooted in service and impact rather than convenience.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  6. BCP conference tensions rise over delegate legitimacy disputes

    At the Gaborone Regional Conference, party insiders questioned whether some delegates were properly elected according to party procedures, prompting concerns about the credibility of the process and deepening divisions within the BCP.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  7. Five DIS officers sue government over unlawful probe

    Five suspended DIS officers have filed court documents alleging that a probe known as the "Bagopi Report"—a 163-page internal investigation completed in September 2024 into alleged misconduct within a multi-agency DIS team—has resulted in unlawful arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary charges spanning more than 18 months.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

Sport

  1. Calendar Stars face relegation threat with four wins in 26 games

    Calendar Stars sit 15th on 18 points, level with bottom-placed Santa Green, in a tight Premiership relegation battle. The rookies have managed only four wins in 26 games, the lowest in the league.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  2. Football Union pushes for medical insurance scheme for players

    The Football Union of Botswana is working on a medical and insurance scheme for players, having already secured funeral cover and proposing a joint welfare fund with the Botswana Football Association and Botswana Football League to fund medical cover and retirement pensions.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  3. Botswana National Sports Commission board replacement process ongoing

    A minister said the appointment of a new Botswana National Sports Commission board is ongoing but declined to provide details on the timeline. The previous board, chaired by Marumo Morule, was dismissed citing lack of alignment with the ministry's strategic direction.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  4. BoFiNeT, BTCL sponsor Debswana World Athletics Relays

    Two telecommunications companies will provide connectivity and broadcast support for the Debswana World Athletics Relays. BTCL is contributing in-kind solutions and P500,000 in cash as part of a sponsorship package valued at over P3 million.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

  5. Botswana's light heavyweight champion France Lassie Mabiletsa retires

    France Lassie Mabiletsa, Botswana's longest-reigning light heavyweight champion and Olympic trailblazer, is stepping away from boxing. Mmegi's Maswabi, himself a retired boxer, conducted a 45-minute interview with Mabiletsa reflecting on his career.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi

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