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Court prioritizes child welfare over inheritance DNA testing

The News

In Janet Kelibone Phale v Executor of the Estate Late Samuel K Same & Another, the court dismissed an application for DNA testing on a minor child to determine rightful estate beneficiaries, ruling that the child's best interests—including emotional and psychological well-being—are paramount and cannot be overridden by inheritance concerns based on speculation.

Why it matters

The court's landmark ruling prioritizing child welfare over inheritance DNA testing sets important precedent for family law and child protection in Botswana.

2 hours ago · Mmegi

Politics

  1. Court prioritizes child welfare over inheritance DNA testing

    In Janet Kelibone Phale v Executor of the Estate Late Samuel K Same & Another, the court dismissed an application for DNA testing on a minor child to determine rightful estate beneficiaries, ruling that the child's best interests—including emotional and psychological well-being—are paramount and cannot be overridden by inheritance concerns based on speculation.

    2 hours ago · Mmegi

Society

  1. Acute malnutrition cycles through San community families

    The article examines why acute malnutrition persistently affects the San community, describing families living in mud and branch structures with multiple people per room, including a nine-month-old recently discharged from malnutrition treatment.

    2 hours ago · Mmegi

  2. Newborn baby recovered alive from pit latrine

    A newborn baby was found alive in an unused pit latrine behind a house in Woodhall after a woman heard cries from the structure late Saturday night. A woman has been arrested in connection with the incident.

    2 hours ago · Mmegi

Culture

  1. Pacers hosts inaugural jazz festival in Botswana

    The Pacers jazz festival took place on a Saturday night with local disc jockeys and artists performing a mix of local and international music. The executive director said attendance was lower than anticipated but expressed satisfaction with the event, which was the first of its kind.

    3 hours ago · Mmegi

  2. Stanbic Music N Lifestyle Festival showcases established and emerging artists

    The festival provided a platform for both established and emerging artists with a diverse line-up that bridged generations and genres, creating an experience that resonated with music lovers.

    3 hours ago · Mmegi

  3. Clap & Tap music festival fills UB Arena with Christian worship

    The Clap & Tap music festival took place at the University of Botswana Sports Arena on Saturday, drawing the Christian community in an All White-themed event described as a celebration of sound and colour.

    3 hours ago · Mmegi

Sport

  1. BFA acknowledges gaps in injury management and player welfare

    The BFA interim CEO acknowledged growing tension with clubs over injury management and return-to-play timelines, saying systems exist to safeguard players but admitting gaps remain.

    3 hours ago · Mmegi

  2. GU clinches league title after losing to TAFIC

    GU mathematically secured the championship with four games remaining despite a shock defeat to TAFIC, with head coach Sean Connor attributing the loss partly to difficult pitch conditions.

    3 hours ago · Mmegi

  3. FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix transforms National Stadium

    The FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix 2026, sponsored with P6 million, took place at Gaborone's National Stadium as a World Athletics Continental Tour event and precursor to the World Relays.

    3 hours ago · Mmegi

  4. Diamond companies fund Botswana's World Athletics Relays debut

    Debswana, the Okavango Diamond Company and Lucara are investing tens of millions of Pula in Botswana's hosting of the World Athletics Relays, the event's first time in Africa, held in Gaborone.

    2 hours ago · Mmegi

Tourism & Environment

  1. Botswana should maximize MICE event hosting benefits

    Botswana's national MICE Strategy aims to position the country as a competitive destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions to profile and promote itself as a place to live, work and invest, with significant potential benefits if opportunities are deliberately leveraged.

    2 hours ago · Mmegi

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