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Friday, September 18, 2026

Botswana’s multi-billion Pula manganese project at risk

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 18 September 2026

The Giyani Metals Corp-owned project has reached a crucial milestone following nearly a decade of exploration, technical studies and development

Topo Kwena, President of the Alliance for Progressives (AP) Youth League

CONFLICTED

- AP Youth leader's role in MP's constituency office challenged - ‘How do I become politically neutral?’ - Kwena

Theo Mailakgotla | 16 September 2026

The amnesty runs throughout September and allows members of the public to voluntarily surrender illegal firearms without fear of prosecution for unlawful possession

Police urges public to hand in illegal guns

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has urged people possessing illegal or obsolete firearms and ammunition to surrender them at the nearest police station before September ends,...

Onneile Setlalekgosi-Ramasilo | 11 September 2026

Prolonged FMD restrictions could strain Bangwaketse marriage traditions, which rely on cattle dowry payments

FMD crisis threatens cattle dowry tradition

Rasegotshane ward headman, Kgosi Thatayaone Makaba, has warned that prolonged Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) restrictions could trigger new social challenges, particularly for...

By ONNEILE SETLALEKGOSI-RAMASILO | 16 September 2026

Thamaga Junior Secondary School faces possible closure over a persistent sewage crisis posing serious health risks to learners and the surrounding community

SEWAGE HELL AT THAMAGA JSS

Mogoditshane-Thamaga District Council Chairperson Molatedi Tona Selala is calling for the immediate shutdown of Thamaga Junior Secondary School over a persistent sewage crisis that...

Neo Kolantsho | 09 September 2026

BDP President Mpho Balopi set to appear in court charged with corruption and money laundering

Did Balopi bite more than he can chew?

The return of Masisi is imminent

Nicholas Mokwena | 11 September 2026

DCEC Director General, Botlhale Makgekgenene

DCEC goes after Dr. Dikoloti, Kenewendo

-Duo adds to the list of current ministers under DCEC radar -Health Ministry’s past follows Dr. Dikoloti -Kenewendo’s probe linked to De Beers negotiations -Directorate unable to comment on or disclose any information

Nicholas Mokwena | 11 September 2026

COUNTING LOSES

Ranaka residents are counting losses after cattle and goats that crossed into an area designated as a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Red Zone were killed by veterinary officials,...

Onneile Setlalekgosi-Ramasilo | 09 September 2026

BDP distances itself from Balopi

- Party will not support Balopi in his corruption case- Rammidi

Nicholas Mokwena | 10 September 2026

Performance contracts must deliver real results - Mohwasa

Minister for State President Moeti Mohwasa has urged African leaders and delegates at the High Level Workshop on Enhancing Public Accountability and Service Delivery through...

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 04 September 2026

TANA: Another Gov't contentious project

Nicholas Mokwena | 03 September 2026

21 wild dogs poisoned

Oteng Setshwaelo | 02 September 2026

BERA gives fuel stations a 3-month ultimatum

Potlako Bogatsu | 02 September 2026

Zimbos plead for peace

Neo Kolantsho | 02 September 2026

HAIL QUEEN RUTH

sun reporter | 02 September 2026

FED UP

Neo Kolantsho | 02 September 2026

Balopi, a former MP and Cabinet Minister, has consistently denied the allegations, maintaining that they are politically motivated

BDP in turmoil as its President faces corruption charges

* Some members call for Balopi to step down * National Council likely to decide Balopi's fate next month

DCEC goes after Dr. Dikoloti, Kenewendo

Kagiso Pitso whose body allegedly went missing from Lyn’s Mortuary in Thamaga

FSG MUST PAY!

The family of a Moshupa man, Kagiso Pitso (38), whose body allegedly disappeared from Lyn’s Mortuary in Thamaga before being mistakenly cremated, is considering legal action...