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Friday, June 19, 2026

The arrival of Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Matekane aboard Botswana’s presidential jet has raised eyebrows over what many deem the unjustified use of the presidential jet. Matekane arrived in Gaborone last week aboard the presidential aircraft amidst what President Duma Boko described as logistical difficulties on the Lesotho side.

staff writer | 19 June 2026

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Motshegwa’s Palapye Council decision challenged in court

A fresh legal battle has erupted over the leadership of the Palapye District Council (PDC), with Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) councillor David Ikanyeng approaching the Gaborone High Court on an urgent basis to challenge a directive issued by the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa. The urgent application is before Justice Itumeleng Segopolo.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 June 2026

Palapye council battle masks UDC rift

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 June 2026

Inside the Mayor, Town Clerk divide in local councils

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 June 2026

DIS agents want dismissal of gov’t appeal on shift allowance

Mpho Mokwape | 19 June 2026

Lesotho PM aboard OK1 raises eyebrows

staff writer | 19 June 2026

PAC refers Gabane project to DCEC over P107.3m cost escalation

Pini Bothoko | 19 June 2026

IEC pushes for digital election reforms

Pini Bothoko | 19 June 2026

Batswana, Zimbabweans tensions worry Mogoditshane police

Police in Mogoditshane have expressed concern over escalating tensions between Batswana and Zimbabwean nationals following a series of violent clashes allegedly linked to rising crime in the area.

Kgosi Omphitlhetse Manyeneng. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Pension pay-day ‘girlfriends’ cautioned

The old men of Mokatako village worked the lands and the cattle posts their entire lives. Now, on pension pay-day, they cannot walk from the pay point to their homes without a young woman half a century their junior clinging to their arm, pointing at hawkers’ goods and smiling for all the wrong reasons.

Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal

Lefoko Moagi’s corruption trial commenced on Monday at the Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s court, with a bank card allegedly used in the commission of a crime taking centre stage.

Botswana Air Access initiative bears fruits

Botswana Air Access has been hailed for playing a crucial role in facilitating airlines to establish new routes and expand since its launch two years ago.

Moagi, sat quietly in the dock while one of his former subordinates took the stand

Former subordinate takes stand against Moagi

The courtroom witnessed a striking reveal of fortunes this week as former Minister of Minerals and Energy, Lefoko Moagi, sat quietly in the dock while one of his former subordinates took the stand and detailed the process that led to the approval of eight prospecting licenses at the center of a P4.7m corruption trial.