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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

FMD crisis threatens cattle dowry tradition

By ONNEILE SETLALEKGOSI-RAMASILO | 16 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

And I have been uncapturable all my life- Boko

INCORRUPTIBLE

Boko dismisses state capture fears

Andrew Maramwidze | 10 September 2026

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

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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...

Neo Kolantsho | 09 September 2026

Botswana recorded over 46,000 human-wildlife conflict incidents, averaging 9,349 annually. DWNP paid P100 million in compensation over four years, but farmers say payouts are slow and inadequate

21 wild dogs poisoned

The poisoning of 21 endangered African wild dogs near Nxaraga has ignited fierce debate, with MP Caterpillar Hikuama arguing responsibility lies not only with suspected...

Oteng Setshwaelo | 02 September 2026

BERA gives fuel stations a 3-month ultimatum

Potlako Bogatsu | 02 September 2026

Ukraine, Botswana strengthen ties through art and academia

Isaac Pheko | 28 August 2026

Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund yet to deploy capital

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 28 August 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

The group profit for the six months ended 30 June 2026 increased to P264,5 million

CA&S profit goes up

Despite slowdown as Group expands across Africa

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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...

General Mpho Churchill Mophuting, Commander, Botswana Defence Force

BDF accused of copying civilian’s security system

-BDF accused of stealing a civilian idea for Online Visitor Application Platform (OVAP) -Software developer questions BDF's integrity and professionalism -OVAP is our brainchild but delayed for implementation – BDF