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Sunday, 26 April 2026
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Police hand Tshedu investigation to DPP for prosecution review

The News

The Botswana Police Service has completed its investigation into the Tshedu case and transferred findings to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal review to determine criminal liability. The DPP is expected to provide feedback by mid-May on whether the evidence meets the threshold for prosecution.

Why it matters

Police transfer Tshedu investigation to DPP, moving a significant political matter toward potential prosecution.

8 hours ago · Mmegi →

Yesterday

  1. Police hand Tshedu investigation to DPP for prosecution review

    The Botswana Police Service has completed its investigation into the Tshedu case and transferred findings to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal review to determine criminal liability. The DPP is expected to provide feedback by mid-May on whether the evidence meets the threshold for prosecution.

    8 hours ago · Mmegi →

Monday 20 April

  1. EU suspends beef imports from Botswana over FMD outbreak

    The European Union has suspended beef imports from Botswana's larger foot and mouth disease (FMD) free zones following an FMD outbreak in Zone 11. The World Organisation for Animal Health also suspended the FMD free status of the affected zone, and disease surveillance has detected FMD in three additional crushes, prompting movement bans and vaccination efforts.

    20 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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