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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

The brutal murder of a 53-year-old Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Lieutenant Colonel Goitsemodimo Atshabeng has left the nation stunned, with growing questions about whether his killer could be the same person who previously slit his throat.

Pini Bothoko | 29 September 2026

Atshabeng was laid to rest at his home village of Molepolole on Sunday as police continue investigations into his gruesome killing

The cattle were handed over last week, completing a 17-cattle payment demanded by the tribe over grievances dating back to the party’s time in power

BDP settles 17-cattle bill to mend GaMmangwato ties

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has delivered the final 10 cattle to the GaMmangwato kgotla as part of efforts to rebuild relations and make peace with the tribe.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 September 2026

Moupo rejects patronage approach to deployment

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 September 2026

Moupo to revisit BNF cadre values

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 September 2026

Tourism takes centre stage at 60

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 September 2026

Teen fights for life after car crash

Pini Bothoko | 29 September 2026

Taung–Ramotswa road sees rise in accidents

Pini Bothoko | 29 September 2026

Chebani dumps BCP for BNF

Former councillor, Wabuya Chebani has joined the Botswana National Front (BNF), saying his latest political move is driven by a desire to contribute to Botswana’s economic and democratic development.

Throat attack survivor found murdered

Mojadigo plans to file no case to answer

Rape convict Goitsekgosi Mojadigo has indicated that he intends to file an application for a no case to answer after the prosecution closed its rape matter before Village Senior Magistrate, Tshepo Thedi.

BPF's Porati joins the fray. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BPF enters Sefhophe by-election race

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has entered the race for the Sefhophe by-election, choosing experienced public administrator and community leader Loeto Porati as its candidate.

Half-a-million Pula child maintenance debt could jail Molatlhegi

After two separate civil imprisonments, Nonofo Molatlhegi, a man who was ordered by the Court of Appeal (CoA) to pay child maintenance arrears of P340 500 still hasn’t paid and has approached the court to stop another impending jail time.

Botswana celebrates 60 years with choir competition

Music lovers and dikhwaere enthusiasts are set for an evening of entertainment and national pride when Dipidipidi Garden at Gakgatla, Masebosebo hosts the Independence Choir Competitions on September 30, 2026.

Deficit narrows sharply as economy finds its footing

The Ministry of Finance is projecting to sharply slash its projected 2026–2027 budget deficit by nearly two-thirds, providing fresh evidence that the country’s fiscal and economic position is beginning to improve after two difficult years marked by declining diamond revenues and overall economic contraction.

In vain: Botswana netball team failed to progress in the qualifiers PIC: BONA

Botswana’s Netball World Cup dream up in flames

When Botswana Netball Association (BONA) appointed South African coach, Martha Mosoahle-Samm in 2025, she was given the mandate to guide the senior team to qualification for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney.

Gaborone High Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Jail him - Mother tells court as maintenance war deepens

A mother of two children, Ontlametse Chabata Molatlhegi wants the High Court to uphold a warrant for her ex-husband Nonofo Molatlhegi’s civil imprisonment.

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BDP settles 17-cattle bill to mend GaMmangwato ties

Gov’t puts SOEs on notice

Moupo rejects patronage approach to deployment

Moupo to revisit BNF cadre values

Tourism takes centre stage at 60

Teen fights for life after car crash

Taung–Ramotswa road sees rise in accidents

Chebani dumps BCP for BNF

Throat attack survivor found murdered

Mojadigo plans to file no case to answer

BPF enters Sefhophe by-election race

Half-a-million Pula child maintenance debt could jail Molatlhegi

Botswana celebrates 60 years with choir competition

Deficit narrows sharply as economy finds its footing

Botswana’s Netball World Cup dream up in flames

Jail him - Mother tells court as maintenance war deepens