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Tshepo Kebakile

Also known as: Ms Kebakile

2026-05-052026-06-24
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  1. June 2026

  2. Weekend Post

    … The decision followed a tense hearing in which Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Tshepo Kebakile, admitted the project proceeded before all designs were finalized. …

    PAC moves into enforcement mode with subpoena

  3. Mmegi

    … Responding, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Tshepo Kebakile, told the committee that while the contract had been awarded for about P214 million, the final amount paid reached approximately P285 million.

    PAC refers Gabane project to DCEC over P107.3m cost escalation
  4. May 2026

  5. Daily News Botswana

    … Acting Permanent Secretary in the Minister of Local Government & Traditional Affairs, Ms Tshepo Kebakile said the partnership came at an opportune time when there was a call to disrupt the status quo and co-create solutions with communities. …

    BITC seals local investment pact
Politics

PAC subpoenas officials over government infrastructure cost overruns

The News

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has begun enforcement action, subpoenaing current and former officials over infrastructure projects with governance issues and cost overruns, and has referred the Gabane Infrastructure Project to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime. The committee is investigating patterns of poor project preparation and weak contract management documented in Auditor General reports.

Why it matters

Parliament escalates accountability pressure with subpoenas and referral to anti-corruption body over infrastructure mismanagement — a major governance story affecting public spending.

22 hours ago · Weekend Post →

Yesterday

  1. PAC subpoenas officials over government infrastructure cost overruns

    Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has begun enforcement action, subpoenaing current and former officials over infrastructure projects with governance issues and cost overruns, and has referred the Gabane Infrastructure Project to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime. The committee is investigating patterns of poor project preparation and weak contract management documented in Auditor General reports.

    22 hours ago · Weekend Post →

Monday 22 June

  1. PAC refers Gabane project to DCEC over cost escalation

    The Parliamentary Accounts Committee referred the Gabane project to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime after the project's final cost reached approximately P285 million, a significant escalation from its original contract sum of approximately P214 million. The project involved construction of stormwater drainage infrastructure, 21.2 kilometres of bitumen-standard roads and 4.5 kilometres of street lighting under the Economic Stimulus Programme.

    22 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. BITC signs investment pact with local authorities

    The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on identifying district-level investment opportunities and improving coordination between national initiatives and local communities. The pact aims to streamline land access processes, support local economic development, and develop district-specific investment promotion initiatives.

    5 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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