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Sunday, 26 April 2026
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Sunday, 26 April 2026
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Organization

Directorate of Public Prosecutions

Also known as: DPP · DPP's office

Politics

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 →

  2. DPP clarifies Kgafela case remains active despite assurances

    The Directorate of Public Prosecutions has indicated that the government may have given Bakgatla Ba Kgafela the wrong impression about charges being dropped; the case remains active.

    15 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

Friday 24 April

  1. Khama welcomes progress in P100bn perjury case decision

    Former President Ian Khama has expressed satisfaction with renewed progress in the long-running P100 billion perjury case, after the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed that a prosecution decision will be made in the coming weeks.

    24 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. Government advances investigation into Tshepi death case

    Minister Moeti Mohwasa announced that investigations into the death of 13-year-old Retshephile Tshedu of Sehithwa have been referred to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions and expressed confidence the process would be concluded before May 15. He acknowledged public and activist demands for accountability and said authorities were committed to ensuring justice for the family, community and nation.

    24 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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