Politics

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

BREACH

Parliament investigates AP Youth League president

Theo Mailakgotla | 07 October 2026

Gaborone Central Constituency Senior Administration Officer:Researcher, Topo Kwena

BNF's big brother mentality rocks UDC

The Botswana National Front (BNF) has been accused of adopting a "big brother" approach within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) following the coalition's victory in the...

Nicholas Mokwena | 25 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

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

AP welcomes 550 new members

The Alliance for Progressives (AP) says its membership recruitment campaign is gaining momentum after welcoming 550 new members during an event in Shakawe on Saturday.Speaking to...

Theo Mailakgotla | 10 June 2026

Batswana are feeling the UDC betrayal- Balopi

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) President, Mpho Balopi, has cautioned party members not to be distracted but to focus on the bigger picture, which is the 2029 general election, as...

Nicholas Mokwena | 11 June 2026

Factional fights threaten BDP Youth Pitso

Instability continues to haunt the opposition Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) as the party now finds itself having to deal with internal fights over the youth Pitso, which is...

Nicholas Mokwena | 28 May 2026

Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa.

OP challenged to swiftly fire non-performers

-We want to build a culture of accountability- Motshegwa -OP accused of taking its time to act

Nicholas Mokwena | 28 May 2026

HEALTH CRISIS

For many Batswana, falling sick has become more frightening than ever before. Across villages and cities, patients are no longer battling illness, but also the painful reality of...

Onneile Setlalekgosi-Ramasilo | 27 May 2026

Mounting tensions within BPF raise fears of institutional collapse

The unfolding developments within the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) point to a deepening internal crisis which, if not urgently contained, risks inflicting lasting reputational...

Dikarabo Ramadubu | 26 March 2026

Boko's prophesy fulfilled

Potlako Bogatsu | 11 March 2026

Balopi says he will only be removed through democratic process

Nicholas Mokwena | 27 February 2026

Where's the money, BDP asks

Nicholas Mokwena | 05 February 2026

NO TO CONCOURT

Potlako Bogatsu | 04 February 2026

Show your true colours

Nicholas Mokwena | 30 January 2026

Adv Boko defends decision to establish Constitutional Court

Nicholas Mokwena | 05 December 2025

Gabane street vendors were warned that selling prepared food on the streets is prohibited under Botswana law

STREET FOOD SALE ILLEGAL

- Mafresh, Meat Braai, Fatcakes - All not allowed

Fights are reportedly breaking out almost daily at some schools, with some learners sustaining injuries severe enough to require hospital treatment

INDISCIPLINE GRIPS SCHOOLS

As Form 3 learners gear up for their final examinations next month, concerns are mounting over growing indiscipline in schools, with reports of violent clashes, gang-related...

Young mothers struggle to access child support

Young mothers locked out of child grant

- Post office rejects approved beneficiaries

BNF's big brother mentality rocks UDC

The Botswana National Front (BNF) has been accused of adopting a "big brother" approach within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) following the coalition's victory in the...