Also known as: DCEC · the DCEC · the notorious DCEC director
Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes — Botswana's anti-corruption agency investigating corruption, abuse of office, and economic crimes, undergoing reforms to establish an Independent Anti-Corruption Agency.
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Mmegi
… s before the courts is enough to declare victory.The recent arraignments, involving cases ranging from an alleged P272 million tender scandal to alleged bribery involving a former public prosecutor and a former Botswana Qualifications Authority executive, have put the directorate …
DPP, DCEC under pressure to turn cases into convictionsMmegi
… ccused in the corruption case involving past immediate Transport and Infrastructure minister Noah Salakae and six others, bringing the alleged Ghanzi-New Xade road procurement saga directly into the debate over government’s preference for direct appointments.According to the DCEC …
DCEC flags direct tendering in Molale chargeMmegi
… Makgekgenene confirmed to Mmegi yesterday that a farewell letter circulating on social media is authentic and that September 17 will be her final day at the corruption-busting agency.“I was bidding DCEC staff farewell as my three-year contract has come to an end. …
Makgekgenene dismisses forced exit claimsMmegi
Balopi alongside his close family and compatriots in the political space thronged the halls of the courtroom as he was arraigned before the court, following investigations undertook by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes (DCEC).The BDP leader finds himself on the wr …
Seven fraud counts haunt BalopiMmegi
… The DCEC has revealed that Balopi alongside Native Outdoor (Pty) Ltd, Native Impressions (Pty) Ltd, Stess Engineering (Pty) Ltd, Thomas Sharpe, Keysource (Pty) Ltd represented by its directors, Tshepiso Makgoeng and Duncan Gaolebogwe have been charged with corruption related offe …
BDP leaves Balopi out in the coldBotswana Sunday Standard
… There has been a lot of talk that he would be charged following what has been a lengthy investigation by the corruption busting agency the DCEC (Directorate on Corruption and economic Crime.) Balopi and those sympathetic to him should welcome an opportunity for him to clear his n …
There are no compelling reasons for Balopi to resign as leader of the BDPMmegi
“For one and a half years I have been harassed by the DCEC, (which has been) ...dragging my name through the mud, and I have been watching and listening, and it's all done by the notorious DCEC director without proof,” Salakae said whilst addressing his constituents in Gantsi on …
Salakae claims housing crisis is twisted into corruption narrativeMmegi
“For one and a half years I have been harassed by the DCEC as they were dragging my name through the mud and I have been watching and listening, and it's all done by the notorious DCEC director without proof,” Salakae told constituents this morning at Ghanzi. …
Salakae declares war on DCECMmegi
… That team can work within the DCEC still independent,” Mohwasa said.Upon assuming government, following the historic win during the 2024 General Elections, the UDC government commissioned a forensic audit to expose the corruption that has transpired over the last 10 years.
Boko to unveil special team to act on forensic auditMmegi
In a press release issued today, the DCEC confirmed that Salakae and six others are due to appear before the Regional Magistrates Court on 28 August on charges of corruption, abuse of office, corrupting a public officer and money laundering.The agency said Salakae is alleged to h …
DCEC hits back at Salakae-We don't weaponise corruption lawsCritics question whether bringing corruption suspects to court is sufficient, citing recent arraignments in cases ranging from an alleged P272 million tender scandal to alleged bribery involving former officials.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Critics question whether bringing corruption suspects to court is sufficient, citing recent arraignments in cases ranging from an alleged P272 million tender scandal to alleged bribery involving former officials.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The Gaborone Regional Magistrate's Court is handling a growing number of high-profile corruption cases involving former ministers, politicians, businesspeople, and senior public officials.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Molale has been added as the eighth accused in a corruption case involving Transport and Infrastructure minister Noah Salakae and six others, charged with abusing office to directly appoint Tau Grading and Building Construction to construct the Ghanzi-New Xade road, a tender valued at P1,455,754,807.37, which the DCEC alleges prejudiced other registered companies eligible to compete.
21 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Makgekgenene confirmed that her farewell letter circulating on social media is authentic and that September 17 will be her final day at the corruption-busting agency, saying her three-year contract has come to an end rather than being asked to leave.
18 September 2026 · Mmegi →
BDP leader Balopi has been arraigned before court on seven fraud counts following investigations by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes. He faces charges alongside seven other individuals and companies including Native Outdoor (PTY) LTD, Native Impressions (PTY) LTD, Thomas Sharpe, Stess Engineering (PTY) LTD, Keysource (PTY) LTD, Tshepiso Makgoeng, and Duncan Gaolebe.
16 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Mpho Balopi, BDP president, is set to be arraigned in court on September 16 on corruption-related charges involving P5 million alongside several companies and individuals. The BDP central committee has decided not to throw its weight behind him, leaving him politically exposed despite remaining in his leadership position.
11 September 2026 · Mmegi →
An opinion piece argues there are no compelling reasons for Botswana Democratic Party leader Mpho Balopi to resign from his position, noting that he faces potential charges following a DCEC investigation and should be allowed to clear his name in court.
7 September 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Former cabinet minister Salakae claims a housing dispute has been misrepresented as a corruption case involving a mansion in Phakalane allegedly bought by a Chinese contractor. He says he declined an institutional house and was promised a government residence that was reassigned, and denies the DCEC's allegations without providing proof.
25 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A politician facing DCEC charges rejects allegations that a Chinese contractor bought him a mansion in Phakalane, saying he found the house independently and offered it to the government for payment. He has two court dates scheduled, one this week and another on September 21 in Maun.
24 August 2026 · Mmegi →
During a parliamentary response, Minister Mohwasa revealed that the government will establish an independent special team—rather than relying on existing investigative bodies—to act on findings from a forensic audit commissioned to expose corruption over the last decade.
20 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The DCEC confirmed that Salakae and six others are due to appear before the Regional Magistrates Court on 28 August on charges of corruption, abuse of office, corrupting a public officer and money laundering. Salakae is alleged to have received P1.6 million, a Toyota Fortuner worth P575,000, and bush-clearing services as valuable consideration for influencing the award of a P1.455 billion government contract to Tau Grading and Construction for the Ghanzi–New Xade road.
19 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Salakae announced his immediate resignation from Cabinet in Parliament to deal with a legal matter requiring his court attendance on August 28, stating he has no ill will against the DCEC.
18 August 2026 · Mmegi →
DCEC Director General Botlhale Makgekgenene told Parliament that corruption reports to the anti-corruption agency rose to 652 in 2023, 687 in 2024, and 957 in 2025, with 556 reports already received by August this year. The allegations focus on public procurement, abuse of office, conflicts of interest, unexplained wealth, tender manipulation and governance failures.
10 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Seretse and four co-appellants facing a 63-count indictment are appealing whether the DCEC has constitutional authority to prosecute criminal cases, arguing the DCEC is an investigative body and that prosecutorial authority vests exclusively in the Director of Public Prosecutions.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to fight corruption and strengthen regional governance and security frameworks at an African Anti-Corruption Day commemoration in Victoria Falls. Botswana's Minister Mohwasa stated that effective anti-corruption efforts require political will and institutional strengthening, and cited the 2019 MOU between Botswana's DCEC and Zimbabwe's Anti-Corruption Commission aimed at intelligence sharing, capacity building, joint investigations, and asset recovery.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The DCEC is set for major reforms that will repeal the Corruption and Economic Crime Act and establish a new Independent Anti-Corruption Agency. A Bill outlining these changes is expected to be tabled in Parliament during its July sitting.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
A national forensic audit has found weak oversight and ineffective enforcement at the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes (DCEC), the Ethics and Integrity Directorate (EID), and the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), citing leadership failures that have allowed corruption cases to stall and senior officials' unexplained wealth to go unnoticed.
12 May 2026 · Weekend Post →