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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

Tourism takes centre stage at 60

As Botswana prepares to commemorate 60 years of Independence tomorrow, the country’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations are placing renewed attention on its development journey, with tourism emerging as one of the sectors being challenged to help shape the next six decades

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

Woman, 51, found hanging in Serowe

Pini Bothoko | 29 September 2026

Fake police officers rob Serowe man of P50k

Pini Bothoko | 29 September 2026

Throat attack survivor found murdered

Pini Bothoko | 29 September 2026

Mzansi Magic Unveils VIP LOUNGE: A New Home for Luxury, Influence, and Black South African Excellence

correspondent | 28 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.

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.

BDP congress faces Balopi removal hurdle

Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) forthcoming extraordinary congress faces a constitutional hurdle over the fate of party president Mpho Balopi.

FMD dampens Gaborone independence celebrations

As Batswana prepare to celebrate the country’s 60th anniversary of independence in a festive mood, celebrations in Gaborone are expected to be somewhat different this year, with many expressing disappointment over restrictions on cattle slaughter due to the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak.

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.

BDP prepares for major October changes

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is set to hold its national council and extraordinary congress from October 1 to 3 at Boipuso Hall, with proposed constitutional amendments and a review of party policies expected to take centre stage.

BNF settles Sefhophe candidate dispute

The Botswana National Front’s (BNF) central committee, led by Arafat Khan, has resolved the party’s internal dispute over its candidate for Sefhophe ward, with Thabiso Galebotse confirmed as the party’s representative.

Don’t let my legal woes shake you – Balopi tells BDP

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president, Mpho Balopi, has urged party members not to be shaken by his current legal troubles but instead remain focused on rebuilding the organisation ahead of the 2029 General Election.

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.

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Tourism takes centre stage at 60

Teen fights for life after car crash

Taung–Ramotswa road sees rise in accidents

Woman, 51, found hanging in Serowe

Fake police officers rob Serowe man of P50k

Throat attack survivor found murdered

Mzansi Magic Unveils VIP LOUNGE: A New Home for Luxury, Influence, and Black South African Excellence

Chebani dumps BCP for BNF

Mojadigo plans to file no case to answer

BDP congress faces Balopi removal hurdle

FMD dampens Gaborone independence celebrations

BPF enters Sefhophe by-election race

BDP prepares for major October changes

BNF settles Sefhophe candidate dispute

Don’t let my legal woes shake you – Balopi tells BDP

Deficit narrows sharply as economy finds its footing