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Mmegi
Salakae is the latest political casualty of a corruption controversy, and he now joins former Ministers who stepped aside as allegations involving public office closed in on them.Due to that, the Member of Parliament of the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has revived …
A deep dive into history’s Cabinet scandal resignationsMmegi
… Salakae is among a generation of BNF members who were groomed for leadership alongside prominent figures such as Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nelson Ramaotwana, Gabriel Kajabanga and the late Marshal Masilo, amongst others. …
Salakae remains loyal amid BNF turmoilMmegi
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 lawsMmegi
Salakae made the remarks in Parliament today as he announced his immediate resignation from Cabinet, saying he was stepping down to deal with a legal matter requiring his attendance in court on August 28.“I wish to reiterate that I have no ill will against the DCEC. …
I have no ill will against the DCEC - SalakaeSalakae's departure from cabinet following corruption allegations from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime revives Botswana's history of ministerial resignations amid such controversies, joining former ministers including Ramadeluka Seretse, Peter Mmusi, Daniel Kwelagobe, and Michael Tshipinare. Salakae is scheduled to appear in court on August 28.
21 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Salakae's departure from cabinet following corruption allegations from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime revives Botswana's history of ministerial resignations amid such controversies, joining former ministers including Ramadeluka Seretse, Peter Mmusi, Daniel Kwelagobe, and Michael Tshipinare. Salakae is scheduled to appear in court on August 28.
21 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A charge sheet dated August 11, 2026, alleges activities including a P1.6 million payment, a Toyota Fortuner, and bush-clearing services as part of a wider scheme surrounding the award of the multi-billion-pula Ghanzi-New Xade road project, and includes an attempted arrangement to acquire property for a senior public official.
21 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Salakae, a senior BNF Member of Parliament and longstanding party activist since his youth, has remained loyal to the party through its turbulent periods, including the historical split with the Botswana Congress Party and recent internal turmoil.
21 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 →