Attorney General's Chambers AGC BW

Attorney General's Chambers AGC BW The Attorney General’s Chambers is an extra-ministerial department under the Ministry of Justice

12/09/2026

📍 Mahalapye, we are live in your area! 🇧🇼

The AGC team is currently at the Bus Rank Market Day with Radio Botswana for the National Roadtour.

Please pass by our stall and interact with the team. See you there!

WELCOMING MR. MABALAANKWE K. RABASHWA AS DEPUTY GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY The Attorney General's Chambers is pleased to announ...
10/09/2026

WELCOMING MR. MABALAANKWE K. RABASHWA AS DEPUTY GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY

The Attorney General's Chambers is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mabalaankwe K. Rabashwa as Deputy Government Attorney!

Mr. Mabalaankwe K. Rabashwa is a seasoned Attorney with almost three decades of experience across government, private practice and corporate law. A University of Botswana LLB graduate, he began his legal career right here at the Chambers as a State Counsel in the General Division before building an impressive leadership portfolio.

He has served as Corporate Counsel at BHC, Senior Corporate Attorney at CEDA, and Partner/Founder in private practice firms. A qualified arbitrator, Fellow of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa), and member of the Botswana Institute of Arbitrators, with governance experience including the BOCRA Board and MINET Preservation Fund.

His wealth of expertise is expected to strengthen the Chambers' capacity to protect Government's legal interests across complex civil litigation, construction, procurement, contractual disputes and other areas of Government business.

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Rabashwa back to the Chambers and wishing him success in this chapter!

AGC ENGAGES M&CO LEGAL ON PPP INVESTMENT FRAMEWORKSThe Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) today hosted a strategic consul...
09/09/2026

AGC ENGAGES M&CO LEGAL ON PPP INVESTMENT FRAMEWORKS

The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) today hosted a strategic consultative meeting with a senior representative , Mr. Tonderai Nyandoro from M&CO Legal, a Dubai-headquartered legal advisory firm, representing an international delegation of investors facilitated by Botswana Investment Trade Centre .

The M&CO Legal representative outlined the delegation’s vision of deploying capital into Botswana’s priority sectors, with a strong focus on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and major national infrastructure development projects. The mission was to explore the legal and regulatory parameters for funding and delivering major infrastructure projects.

The AGC reaffirmed its mandate to safeguard the public interest while facilitating legal mechanisms that support sustainable economic diversification and infrastructure delivery.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ACTING PRESIDENT 🎉 🇧🇼AGC extends warm birthday wishes to the Acting President of the Republic of B...
08/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ACTING PRESIDENT 🎉 🇧🇼

AGC extends warm birthday wishes to the Acting President of the Republic of Botswana and Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Honourable Nelson Ramaotwana.

We wish you good health, abundant blessings, and continued success . 🇧🇼

AG ADDRESSES THE CIVIL LITIGATION DIVISIONAttorney General, Mr. Dick Bayford, speaking during a recent briefing with of...
07/09/2026

AG ADDRESSES THE CIVIL LITIGATION DIVISION

Attorney General, Mr. Dick Bayford, speaking during a recent briefing with officers of the Civil Litigation Division, acknowledged the significant pressures facing the Division, particularly severe staffing constraints amid the increasing volume and complexity of litigation involving Government.

He noted that the surge in litigation stems partly from a more informed public that is increasingly aware of its rights and legal avenues. Mr. Bayford also highlighted the growing backlog of historical cases, which continues to demand deliberate, sustainable interventions. He emphasized that addressing these challenges requires not only institutional interventions but also stronger collaboration, effective communication and mutual support among officers.

Calling for a disciplined approach to litigation and risk management, the Attorney General urged officers to focus on effective court diary management, early identification of potential challenges, and teamwork to handle heavy caseloads and tight deadlines. He emphasized that these steps would help reduce the risk of default judgments while strengthening the overall quality of the government's legal representation.

Addressing staff welfare issues, Mr. Bayford acknowledged concerns regarding disparities in conditions of service across comparable institutions within the justice and legal sector. He assured officers that leadership remains alive to these issues, with administrative and consultative processes underway to address areas requiring alignment and improvement.

Concluding his remarks, the Attorney General reminded legal officers that integrity remains the cornerstone of the legal profession and must guide their conduct both inside and outside the workplace.

MENTAL HEALTH KEY TO PRODUCTIVITYThe DPP in Lobatse recently hosted a staff wellness session aimed at promoting mental w...
04/09/2026

MENTAL HEALTH KEY TO PRODUCTIVITY

The DPP in Lobatse recently hosted a staff wellness session aimed at promoting mental well-being, strengthening resilience and fostering a healthy, conducive workplace.

Facilitated by Ms. Vonile Tladi-Modisenyane, Managing Director of Peo Clinical Psychology Consultancy (Peo Psych), the session equipped staff with practical coping strategies to navigate stress, support mental health and promote positive workplace relationships.

Ms. Tladi-Modisenyane emphasized that a mentally well workforce is better positioned to perform, collaborate and serve effectively, highlighting the link between employee well-being and organisational productivity.

CATCHING UP WITH MR. DUMISANI PEDRO MARAPO Catching up with Mr. Dumisani Pedro Marapo, Assistant Director of Public Pros...
29/08/2026

CATCHING UP WITH MR. DUMISANI PEDRO MARAPO

Catching up with Mr. Dumisani Pedro Marapo, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions and facilitator at the just-ended Nationwide Prosecution of Financial Crimes Capacity-Building campaign in Lobatse, he said the programme was about steering Botswana’s united response to financial crimes and strengthening prosecutorial and investigative capacity.

For Mr. Marapo, the programme created a platform for stakeholder dialogue on effective responses to financial crimes, with emphasis on evidence-based action against perpetrators and recovery of stolen property. As Botswana prepares for the FATF Mutual Evaluation in January 2027, he noted that the programme demonstrates the country’s commitment to combating financial crimes.

We express our sincere gratitude to everyone whose commitment and contribution made the programme a success.

UPDATE ON THE ARRAIGNMENT OF FORMER MINISTER AND OTHER ACCUSED PERSONSThe DPP today brought before the Broadhurst Region...
28/08/2026

UPDATE ON THE ARRAIGNMENT OF FORMER MINISTER AND OTHER ACCUSED PERSONS

The DPP today brought before the Broadhurst Regional Magistrate Court for arraignment a criminal case involving former Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Noah Serikgweri Lekhoa Matyeatyau Salakae, former Permanent Secretary Kgakgamalo Ken Ketshajwang, Tau Grading & Building Construction (Pty) Ltd, Seby Jose, Hugo Johannes Lemcke, Christian Rudolf Lemcke and Mompati Patrick Sepego.

The accused face four counts of Corrupting a Public Officer, Corruption, Abuse of Office and Money Laundering, in relation to the awarding of a P1,535,503,969.39 Government contract for the construction of the Ghanzi-New Xade Road.

The DPP indicated to the Court that an additional accused person will be added to the charge sheet and is expected to appear at the next court appearance scheduled for 9 October 2026. The name has been withheld pending completion of the necessary formal processes.

BAIL

The DPP had no objection to the accused persons being granted bail, and all the accused persons were accordingly granted bail.

Noah Serikgweri Lekhoa Matyeatyau Salakae, Kgakgamalo Ken Ketshajwang, Hugo Johannes Lemcke, Christian Rudolf Lemcke and Mompati Patrick Sepego were granted bail on the following conditions: own recognisance in the sum of P10,000.00; two competent Batswana sureties binding themselves in the like sum; and an obligation to attend Court as and when required.

In respect of Seby Jose, he was granted bail on the following conditions: cash bail of P30,000.00; two Batswana sureties binding themselves in the like sum; he is permitted to retain his passport; and he is required to report to the DCEC offices in Ghanzi on the first Monday of each month.

NEXT COURT PROCEEDINGS

The DPP undertook to serve the defence attorneys with witness statements and documentary evidence by 11 September 2026.

The matter is scheduled for mention on 9 October 2026.

The State was represented by Director of Public Prosecutions Mr Kgosietsele Ngakaagae, Chief Prosecutions Counsel Mr Gopolang Tlhabologang, Principal Prosecutions Counsel Ms Seeletso Ookeditse and Ms Neo Molelekwa, and Prosecutions Counsel Mr Mshingo Maphorisa.

All accused persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

28/08/2026

DPP AT BROADHURST REGIONAL MAGISTRATE COURT FOR ARRAIGNMENT INVOLVING FORMER MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Kgosietsile Ngakaagae and the DPP team are at the Broadhurst Regional Magistrate Court for the arraignment involving former Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Noah Serikgweri Lekhoa Matyeatyau Salakae, former Permanent Secretary Kgakgamalo Ken Ketshajwang, Tau Grading & Building Construction (Pty) Ltd, Seby Jose, Hugo Johannes Lemcke, Christian Rudolf Lemcke, and Mompati Patrick Sepego.

The accused face charges arising from alleged corruption and related financial offences concerning the awarding of a P1,535,503,969.39 Government contract for the construction of the New Xade Road.

The matter is currently before the Court for arraignment.

All accused persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

NATIONWIDE PROSECUTION OF FINANCIAL CRIMES CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAMME WRAPS UPFrom Gaborone to Palapye, Selebi-Phikwe, ...
28/08/2026

NATIONWIDE PROSECUTION OF FINANCIAL CRIMES CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAMME WRAPS UP

From Gaborone to Palapye, Selebi-Phikwe, Francistown, Maun/Kasane and Lobatse/Tsabong, the nationwide Prosecution of Financial Crimes Capacity-Building Programme officially wraps up.

In his closing remarks, DPP Mr. Kgosietsile Ngakaagae urged prosecutors to protect state resources, guard against injustice, serve with integrity and due diligence, and keep the country’s interests at heart. He was optimistic that the knowledge gained would translate into tangible results.

For his part, Assistant Commissioner Olopeng noted the growing link between drug trafficking, wealth accumulated through the drug trade and financial crimes, stressing the need for seamless inter-agency collaboration to confront these threats.

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