By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Weekendpost
Former Botswana president Ian Khama says Peter Magosi, the former intelligence chief, must answer for his actions in court. Weekendpost presents the statement in an article about Magosi’s departure and the appointment of Aobakwe Monamo as acting director general.
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Peter Fana Magosi’s term expires, and the handover of leadership at Botswana’s intelligence service sparks a security standoff.
19 OctSecurity standoff erupts around Botswana intelligence chief19 OctBotswana’s Peter Magosi hands over gun and vehicle in brief handover12 OctPeter Fana Magosi’s term expires on 13 October in BotswanaThe term of Brigadier Peter Fana Magosi, director general of Botswana’s Directorate of Intelligence and Security, is due to expire on 13 October 2026. President Duma Boko will then have to decide the future of this strategic directorate, according to Weekend Post.
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Peter Fana Magosi, former director general of Botswana’s intelligence services, reportedly handed over his service pistol and a vehicle during a particularly brief handover. The transfer of only these items has raised questions about the transition at the head of the institution, Weekendpost reports.
🇧🇼 Botswana · Source: Weekendpost ·
Former Botswana National Front president Otsweletse Moupo proposes regulating the appointment of party activists to the administration through competence, political responsibilities and the needs of the state. His document is to be presented at the party’s special conference, scheduled for 23 to 25 October, reports Weekendpost.
🇧🇼 Botswana · Source: Weekendpost ·
AfriForum is asking for its head of private prosecutions, Gerrie Nel, to be allowed to cross-examine former South African president Thabo Mbeki before the Khampepe Commission. The commission is investigating alleged political interference in prosecutions related to apartheid crimes; Mbeki is due to appear on Monday and Tuesday, Sowetan reports.
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Absa bets on mobile banking services in BotswanaThe article presents Absa Bank Botswana’s strategy of fitting everyday banking services into a phone, replacing some branch-based procedures. It provides no new facts or specific details about the launch of a service or its results.
Suliman Carrim bail ruling postponed until 28 OctoberMagistrate John Curlewis has postponed until 28 October 2026 the ruling on South African businessman Suliman Carrim’s bail application. He is waiting for transcripts to check the prosecution’s claims that Carrim changed his testimony under cross-examination, according to Daily Maverick.The week in Africa
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