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Friday, January 30, 2026

Emergency probe as FMD tests national buffers

The Department of Veterinary Services is fast-tracking an investigation to verify whether an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease has occurred in the North-East and if so, its extent, with fears mounting around potential losses to farmers, the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), and costs to Batswana should yet another outbreak be confirmed.

Mbongeni Mguni | 30 January 2026

Cattle. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO.

Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

LSB threatens to sue, boycott JSC over judicial appointments

The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) has accused Chief Justice (CJ) Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe of betraying its trust over what it describes as secretive and irregular judicial appointments.

Larona Makhaiza | 03 February 2026

Councillor charged with raping minor

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 02 February 2026

Corporal punishment ban hasn't affected school discipline—Minister Kgafela-Mokoka

Larona Makhaiza | 02 February 2026

BNF women await leadership inclusion

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2026

BCP heads to crucial polls

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2026

Ramaotwana ‘sells’ Con Court to Tlokweng councillors

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2026

Batlokwa demand land justice now

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2026

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Radio Botswana (RB1) broadcaster Letumile Lets Montsosa has reportedly been removed from the Masaasele morning programme following a tightly controlled broadcast focusing on the Constitutional Court.

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

A case involving a 'vigilante' police officer who allegedly mobilized a mob to assault a group of suspected thieves took a new twist this week when a 17-year-old boy was charged with murder.

Malema stands accused of raping a UB student (name withheld), then 18 at the time, on January 9, 2024.

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

In a rape case involving a former University of Botswana lecturer and Botswana Congress Party member, Brothers Malema, the defence is contesting the admission of an expert clinical psychologist as a witness, describing the move as an ambush.

Nthaile misinformed Ntlo Ya Dikgosi on Butterfly, Khama says

Assistant Minister of Communications and Innovation Shawn Nthaile has been accused of peddling lies when responding to a question on Directorate of Intelligence and Security’s agent Welheminah Maswabi that was tabled in the Ntlo Ya Dikgosi this week.

With bars operating until 6 am and almost every village had night entertainment, FILE PIC

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

Police have described the temporary extension of liquor trading hours during the 2025–2026 festive season as a commendable move, saying it helped reduce incidents of drunken driving as revellers were able to access entertainment closer to their homes.

BDF has launched a new Military Justice System PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

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LSB threatens to sue, boycott JSC over judicial appointments

Councillor charged with raping minor

Corporal punishment ban hasn't affected school discipline—Minister Kgafela-Mokoka

BNF women await leadership inclusion

BCP heads to crucial polls

Ramaotwana ‘sells’ Con Court to Tlokweng councillors

Batlokwa demand land justice now

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

Nthaile misinformed Ntlo Ya Dikgosi on Butterfly, Khama says

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

New military justice system to transform discipline in the army

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Woman kills brother in Paje murder-suicide

Bushfire Festival to ignite cultural celebration in the heart of Kgalagadi