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For the first time, two physicists working in Botswana have put a number to the answer and handed the world’s astronomers the means to check their work.

President, please set me free – Inmate’s plea to Boko

An inmate serving a 10-year sentence for defilement has made a desperate appeal to President Duma Boko to grant him a presidential pardon, even as he battles the State in a P4.5 million lawsuit over an alleged brutal prison assault.

Take responsibility on the roads, Ngakaagae urges men

MOLEPOLOLE: The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund’s second Men’s Road Safety Pitso was held here on Friday under the theme, “Borra, Imagine Life Without You!”, with men called on to take greater responsibility behind the wheel.

BDP clears two for Sephophe primaries

Two members of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will battle it out for the party’s primary elections for Sefhophe ward on September 12.

Market leader: FNBB is the country’s largest bank by all metrics and expects an increase in pretax profits of up to P235m PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Bank profits return to winning ways

The country’s two largest commercial banks expect to unveil increases in pretax profits of up to a combined P317 million, as the banking sector turns the tide after a tough 2025.

Molepolole man dies in head-on collision

A man has died in a head-on collision that happened along the Molepolole-Morwamosu road at Matsuke Lands involving a Mercedes-Benz he was driving and a truck.

On the prowl: Cybercriminals are hunting down both institutions and individuals in the country

INTERPOL flags cyber threats for Botswana

Botswana is one of the top countries in Africa being targetted by botnets or infected networks of computers controlled by attackers, according to Interpol. Besides technological challenges, experts warn that simple steps around cybersecurity continue to be ignored. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

Serowe couple found dead

Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a couple was recently found dead and in an advanced state of decomposition at Ramogate Ward in Serowe.

Botswana’s new tax laws: What they mean for Batswana

Botswana's tax system underwent major reforms on 1 July 2026 with the introduction of new tax administration, Value Added Tax (VAT) and income tax legislation.

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Balopi’s fraud charges put BDP in the dock

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UDC settles for Galebotse as consensus candidate for Sefhophe

BCP targets comeback, picks ex-councillor as Sefophe rep

GUC law graduates in limbo

Your degree alone is not enough, LSB tells GUC graduates

Honey Guide Trust threatens BDF, BPS chiefs with contempt