Mmegi Online

Friday, August 28, 2026

Debswana has removed eight companies from its supplier database after an investigation confirmed that they violated anti-fronting provisions in the diamond mining company’s P21 billion Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP).

Pauline Dikuelo,Mbongeni Mguni 28 August 2026

Tightening screws: Debswana says it’s taking a hard line on corrupt practices in its operations and procurement PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

There is growing pressure within the BNF for its leadership to account to ordinary members on the party’s performance . PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BNF members demand policy accountability

The Botswana National Front (BNF) will hold a special policy conference in October following demands made by members for detailed reports on the implementation of its policies.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 August 2026

BDP meet could curtail presidential powers

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 August 2026

Debswana wields axe on ‘fronters’

Pauline Dikuelo,Mbongeni Mguni | 28 August 2026

Moti’s UDC investment pays off

Spira Tlhankane | 28 August 2026

Inside Boko’s new blueprint for fast delivery

Spira Tlhankane | 28 August 2026

Moti-Boko’s school, clinic race to launch in exclusive unveiling

Spira Tlhankane | 28 August 2026

Court slams ‘indefinite’ Kgosi property freeze

Spira Tlhankane | 28 August 2026

Magistrate unmoved by Loeto's sexual abuse claim

When sentencing Ramotswa serial rapist Gomolemo Loeto, Extension II Magistrate Keabetswe Majuta did not accept his claim that he had been sexually violated as a boy when growing up as a mitigating factor.

Salakae insists sibling transfers, lodge claims remain unproven

Former Transport and Infrastructure Minister Noah Salakae has dismissed allegations that he transferred millions of pula to his siblings, insisting the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has produced no evidence despite months of investigation.

Kebatshabile noted that a property transaction rarely involves one professional or institution alone

REIB conference to tackle gaps in Botswana’s property market

As Botswana’s property market continues to evolve, the need for stronger coordination amongst different players in the industry has become increasingly important.

AG consents to judgment over defamatory allegations against Khama

The Attorney General has consented to judgment in a defamation case in which former president and paramount chief, Ian Khama, is seeking to clear his name over explosive allegations that linked him to a purported P100 billion financial scandal.

Gobotswang: BCP’s primary parliamentary engine

Tswapong South Member of Parliament, Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang must be a political ‘prophet’ of some sort. Armed with optimism and conviction after three times losing bids to win the Tswapong South constituency, the Sefhare-born politician found a prospect in the losses and vowed never to halt endeavouring. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE