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Friday, July 31, 2026

Keorapetse denies sabotaging MPs

-Says he will never be biased -MPs challenges Parliament's independence from executive

Nicholas Mokwena | 31 July 2026

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse

BHC Board sabotaged Bonno Housing - Ramogapi

The Minister of Water and Human Settlements, Onneetse Ramogapi, says he decided to dissolve the Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) Board of Directors because they were a stumbling...

Nicholas Mokwena | 31 July 2026

Butale takes Govt to court over Gay law removal

Former Tati East MP and lawyer, Biggie Ganda Butale has dragged the Government to court over the removal of provisions that criminalised consensual same-sex relations from...

Potlako Bogatsu | 31 July 2026

Kenewendo reaffirms good working relations with mine workers' union

The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, has reaffirmed Government's commitment to working in partnership with the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU).This...

Nicholas Mokwena | 30 July 2026

Chema Chema beneficiaries left in limbo

* As Govt. demands clusters without funds

Theo Mailakgotla | 29 July 2026

'Forgive Him, I am carrying his child'

A woman with severe facial injuries shocked Kanye Magistrate Court on Monday, pleading for release of the man accused of assaulting her, saying she forgave him after learning she...

Onneile Setlalekgosi-Ramasilo | 15 July 2026

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

"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...

Nicholas Mokwena | 10 July 2026

Botswana stands firm on Sahrawi self-determination

Ernest Moloi | 10 July 2026

Prisons Service defends Mathokgwane appointment

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 10 July 2026

Fuel retailers weigh in on price decrease

Nicholas Mokwena | 10 July 2026

SHOCKING

Theo Mailakgotla | 09 July 2026

BPP Youth League accuses Sankoloba of dictatorship

Theo Mailakgotla | 09 July 2026

VICTIMS OR PERPETRATORS

Lame Lucas | 08 July 2026

Botswana is still least corrupt country

- But is experiencing "increasing deterioration"