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Friday, October 23, 2026

Questions are beginning to be asked surrounding Botswana Patriotic Front’s (BPF) relationship with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) amid growing concerns that the two’s arrangement is undermining the coalition’s electoral performance and party structures.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

Some BNF members are beginning to question BPF relationship with the UDC PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

National Business Conference (NBC) organised by Business Botswana. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Business Botswana’s NBC: A mind-blowing summit of economic renewal

At a highly attended National Business Conference (NBC) organised by Business Botswana (BB) from October 18 to 23, 2026, a wealth of innovative ideas and strategic insights were shared between the private sector represented by Botswana’s top companies, regional and international experts and the government.

Lesang Maswabi | 26 October 2026

The New Era of DStv Starts Now

correspondent | 26 October 2026

UDC’s Mmadinare double blow

Ryder Gabathuse,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

BCP by-election victory alters Mmadinare politics

Ryder Gabathuse | 23 October 2026

BNF veterans challenge Moupo on cadre deployment

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

BCP builds momentum ahead of 2029 polls

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

China partnership opens new opportunities for Botswana

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

I am unable not to get involved-Dow

Unity Dow, former High Court judge and Cabinet minister is now vice president of the Botswana Congress Party BCP). At 67, she talks about the cost of leadership, the barriers that keep women from the top and what it would take to change who gets to lead. She speaks to journalist and researcher MMAPULA MOLAPONG about power, politics, identity and a lifetime of stepping up

Hotel 4:30 wins three global luxury awards

Local hospitality player, Hotel 4:30, has won three prestigious international awards strengthening its position in the competitive industry and a motivation for the brand to excel.

Boko’s ‘no social contract’ words haunt UDC post-Sefhophe

Botswana Congress Party’s (BCP) victory over the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in the Sefhophe council by-election has brought President Duma Boko’s controversial remarks on election promises back into the spotlight.

BCPYL suspends Saleshando's son

Botswana Congress Party Youth League (BCPYL) has placed Student Command Leader Loago Saleshando on interim suspension amidst an escalating dispute over the formation of a separate student structure.

BDP embraces opposition unity after defeat

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) appears to be warming up to cooperation with other opposition parties after a string of disappointing by-election results, culminating in its latest defeat in Sefhophe.

Bantu Film Festival challenges Botswana to build real film economy

Running from October 20 to 24 under a theme that pushes local narratives onto the global stage, the festival has once again pulled filmmakers, officials and ordinary viewers into the same room.

BCP topples UDC in Sefhophe by-election

Opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has defeated the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in the Sefhophe council by-election, securing 800 votes against the latter’s 705 in a contest that could signal growing voter dissatisfaction with the ruling party.

Metsimotlhabe family tied up, robbed of P25k

A Metsimotlhabe family was allegedly tied up and robbed of P25,000 by three armed men who broke into their home in the early hours of Friday morning.

Four die in Khoemacau mine head-on collision

Four men have died whilst nine others sustained injuries in a head-on collision between a 70-seater bus and a 16-seater combi inside Khoemacau Mine premises.

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Business Botswana’s NBC: A mind-blowing summit of economic renewal

The New Era of DStv Starts Now

UDC’s Mmadinare double blow

BCP by-election victory alters Mmadinare politics

BNF veterans challenge Moupo on cadre deployment

BCP builds momentum ahead of 2029 polls

China partnership opens new opportunities for Botswana

I am unable not to get involved-Dow

Hotel 4:30 wins three global luxury awards

Boko’s ‘no social contract’ words haunt UDC post-Sefhophe

BCPYL suspends Saleshando's son

BDP embraces opposition unity after defeat

Bantu Film Festival challenges Botswana to build real film economy

BCP topples UDC in Sefhophe by-election

Metsimotlhabe family tied up, robbed of P25k

Four die in Khoemacau mine head-on collision