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  • Fifth edition of KFX festival this Saturday

    With Batswana preparing for a busy festive season filled with major entertainment events, all eyes are turning to Kanye, where the Kanye Festival Xplosion (KFX) is positioning itself as the ultimate destination this Saturday (December 20th). But the...

  • Villagers vow legal fight as Minister’s ruling reignites decades-old dispute.

    The authority of Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, was openly undermined when he delivered his long-awaited decision to regroup the disbanded Tumasera village on Monday. Rasesa leadership, including Kgosi...

  • WHY KGALAGADI SOUTH VOTED UDC

    The Kgalagadi South by-election held over the weekend delivered results that were expected by some but surprising to others.The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) retained the constituency with a clear margin, as Tokyo Modise collected 6,766 votes....

  • UDC’s first year in office underwhelming - BCP YL

    Botswana Congress Party Youth League (BCPYL) has criticised the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government’s performance in its first year in office, describing it as underwhelming and characterised by missed opportunities.According to the...

  • NIGHT OF MAGIC

    Lebakwaeng Modisathebe, 24-year-old man, better known as Mj-Austin and first runner-up of My Star 2022, is ready to take the stage for her live recording Restored on 22 November 2025. But this is not just a music show; it is a night of inspiration,...

  • SOLO RULE

    Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has raised serious concerns over what he described as a growing trend of solo decision-making by President Duma Boko, saying the current administration continues to bypass parliamentary...

  • SECOND CHANCE

    Youth advocate and University of Botswana student Marang Lemeni has appealed to the government to consider free re-registration for students who fail their junior certificate (Form 3) exams.Lemeni, who is also the Founder of Teens on Track, a...

  • UP FOR GRABS

    President Duma Boko has issued a Writ of Election for the Kgalagadi South Constituency, marking the official start of preparations for a parliamentary by-election following the death of the area’s Member of Parliament, Micus Chimbombi, in...

  • SECOND CHANCE

    Youth advocate and University of Botswana student Marang Lemeni has appealed to the government to consider free re-registration for students who fail their junior certificate (Form 3) exams.Lemeni, who is also the Founder of Teens on Track, a...

  • BaNgwato finally honour Kgosi Kgamane

    Three years after his retirement, the Bangwato will finally gather to pay tribute to their longest serving Regent, Kgosi Sediegeng Harragin Kgamane.The Thanksgiving and Appreciation ceremony will take place on Saturday morning, 20th September 2025,...

  • Miss Universe Botswana 2025 finale this Saturday

    The Miss Universe Botswana 2025 Grand Finale is set to take place this Saturday at the Adansonia Hotel. Ten young women from across the country will take to the stage to compete for the crown, with the winner slated to represent Botswana at the 74th...

  • Full Council Meeting Boycotted Over Unpaid Ipelegeng Salaries

    Members of the Okavango District Council have boycotted their full council meeting, vowing not to resume until Ipelegeng workers in the district are paid their outstanding four-month salaries.Speaking to The Midweek Sun, the Deputy Chairperson of the...

  • Francistown to host Creative Kids Day

    Francistown is set to host Creative Kids Day on 23 August, an innovative event designed to nurture creativity, confidence, and emotional intelligence among children aged 6 to 12. Organized by Ipele ka Wena founder, Kaone Hunyepa, the initiative seeks...

  • RECONCILIATION EFFORT

    The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is preparing for a significant visit to Serowe on 23 August, where it will formally apologise to Kgosikgolo Seretse Khama Ian Khama IV and the broader Bangwato leadership.Both the BDP and traditional authorities...

  • Beauty with Brains

    She is fierce on the runway, focused in the courtroom, and fiery when it comes to helping others grow. The 23-year-old Kimberly Masika Kotewa is rewriting what it means to be a modern-day queen and she’s doing it on her own terms.Born and raised in...

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