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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

Kanye District Council chairperson Morapedi Kgosithebe

Diarrhoea, water shortages hit Kanye

As Batswana get into the Independence mood and communities prepare for celebrations, Kanye District is battling two pressing concerns: a diarrhoea outbreak that has claimed two...

BG REPORTER | 18 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

Just How Prepared Are You for Retirement?

Just How Prepared Are You for Retirement?This is a question every one of us should ask ourselves, regardless of age. For someone at the beginning of their career, retirement can...

Potlako Bogatsu | 17 September 2026

Botswana’s multi-billion Pula manganese project at risk

Government delays, uncertainty over funding commitments and a lack of clarity regarding its proposed participation in the Kgwakgwe Manganese Mine project could threaten the next...

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 18 September 2026

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

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

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 in turmoil as its President faces corruption charges

Nicholas Mokwena | 04 September 2026

Performance contracts must deliver real results - Mohwasa

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 04 September 2026

TANA: Another Gov't contentious project

Nicholas Mokwena | 03 September 2026

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 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

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...