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Commuter fare hike lays bare cracks in gov’t machinery

What was meant to be a routine policy adjustment has spiralled into a full-blown governance spectacle after President Duma Boko suspended a top Transport Ministry official for allegedly bypassing the Minister, in shock commuter fare increases that sparked protests on Wednesday.

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

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Segokgo: Surviving the inexorable confronts

In the Mmegi/The Monitor newsroom, there is a popular view that Calistus Kolantsho, the two titles’ sports scribe, is Tlokweng constituency legislator Phenyo Segokgo’s doppelganger, though the similarities aren’t particularly striking. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Ryder Gabathuse | 03 April 2026

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Pini Bothoko | 06 April 2026

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Mqondisi Dube | 06 April 2026

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

Correspondent | 06 April 2026

Galebotswe faction sets course for August elective congress

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

Reatile disowns BPF power struggles

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

BDP rebuild drive gains momentum

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 April 2026

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Lesego Motlhabankwe, brother to the late Tshepo 'Talk Talk' Motlhabankwe has narrated his final moments shortly after he returned from a night out on Sunday morning.

No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

Following the dismissal of its urgent application with costs by the Gaborone High Court, the Bus Operators Association of Botswana has announced that it will not appeal the ruling, but will instead cease operations.

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Police in Tatitown have arrested a 37-year-old post office branch manager and three male suspects in connection with an alleged staged robbery that took place on April 1, 2026.

BDP confirms Shamukuni's passing

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has announced the passing of former Chobe Member of Parliament (MP), Machana Ronald Shamukuni, following an illness.

Commuter fare hike lays bare cracks in gov’t machinery

BDP accuses UDC of "scapegoat politics" over gazette blunder

Former ruling party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has launched a scathing attack on the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)-led government, accusing it of attempting to deflect blame onto junior officials following the controversial commuter fare hike Government Gazette error.

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Segokgo: Surviving the inexorable confronts

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

Galebotswe faction sets course for August elective congress

Reatile disowns BPF power struggles

BDP rebuild drive gains momentum

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

BDP confirms Shamukuni's passing

Commuter fare hike lays bare cracks in gov’t machinery

BDP accuses UDC of "scapegoat politics" over gazette blunder

Fatal crash near Tewane leaves woman dead, nine injured

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

Oman firm formally awarded 500MW solar deal in Maun