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Friday, July 24, 2026

BDP failed to see Hemp's potential - Ralotsia

By ONNEILE SETLALEKGOSI-RAMASILO | 24 July 2026

Former Minister of Agriculture Patrick Ralotsia

BNF members have told the party leadership that, now the party is in power, they expect it to take full control of government

BNF members push for major Govt shake-up

Botswana National Front (BNF) members have told the party leadership they want full control of government now that they are in power, insisting this must be demonstrated through...

Nicholas Mokwena | 24 July 2026

BDP failed to see Hemp's potential - Ralotsia

Former Minister of Agriculture Patrick Ralotsia says he pities the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) for failing to recognise the economic value of industrial hemp, insisting that...

By ONNEILE SETLALEKGOSI-RAMASILO | 24 July 2026

President Duma Boko’s name allegedly invoked by UDC MPs to pressure council officials, sparking governance concerns.

UDC MPs accused of bullying Councils for tenders

The growing influence of some Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Members of Parliament in local authorities has raised concerns over governance and financial oversight, Botswana...

Nicholas Mokwena | 17 July 2026

Game, Set, History: Botswana Women Celebrate Breakthrough Tennis Victory

Maiden Billie Jean King Cup Win Signals a Bright New Era for Botswana TennisBotswana has officially arrived on the international tennis scene. Years of hard work, commitment and...

BG REPORTER | 23 July 2026

Botswana is still least corrupt country

- But is experiencing "increasing deterioration"

Pako Lesejane | 16 July 2026

Mohamed Yeslem Beisat, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sahrawi Democratic Republic

Botswana stands firm on Sahrawi self-determination

• As Foreign Minister, Mohamed Beisat delivers message to President Boko

Ernest Moloi | 10 July 2026

Prisons Service defends Mathokgwane appointment

"The appointment was solely meritorious!" - Prisons Commissioner

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 10 July 2026

Villages fight over Police station name

A brand-new police station meant to improve policing has instead become the centre of a bitter tug-of-war, with neighbouring villages, Lorwana and Digawana locked in a heated fight...

Onneile Setlalekgosi-Ramasilo | 08 July 2026

BPP Youth League accuses Sankoloba of dictatorship

A constitutional dispute is unfolding within the Botswana People’s Party (BPP) after the party leadership announced the dissolution of the Interim Youth League Committee, only...

Theo Mailakgotla | 09 July 2026

VICTIMS OR PERPETRATORS

Lame Lucas | 08 July 2026

Villages fight over Police station name

Onneile Setlalekgosi-Ramasilo | 08 July 2026

DELAYED

Sun Reporter | 08 July 2026

Traditional healer blames promiscuity for spiritual sex partners

Onneile Setlalekgosi-Ramasilo | 08 July 2026

STI SCARE

Lame Lucas | 08 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence is advancing healthcare - Dr Loukas

BG REPORTER | 03 July 2026

SHOCKING

Farm worker sustains injury from gun shot - Allegedly shot by nearby white farmer - Employer demands justice as police probe incident

"Public servants will revolt against Govt"

A decision by Government to come up with a Voluntary Separation Project (VSP) which only targets Executive Cadres within the public service being E2 and above has sparked debate...

Prisons Service defends Mathokgwane appointment

"The appointment was solely meritorious!" - Prisons Commissioner

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HIV-prevention drug pilot rollout in 2027 The drug has succesfully completed vetting processes

Fuel retailers weigh in on price decrease

Botswana Petroleum Retailers Association (BOPRA) has welcomed the reduction in fuel prices because it provides relief to consumers and businesses.However, the reduction does not...