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Friday, September 11, 2026

The long running fallout between former Botswana National Front (BNF) activist Johnson Motshwarakgole and President Duma Boko appears far from over, with the political consequences of their 2019 split continuing to shape on the country’s opposition politics.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 11 September 2026

Workers singing strugle songs in Letlhakane during May Day Comemoration PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Man fatally burns in Selebi-Phikwe house fire

An elderly man from Di-Stance location in Selebi-Phikwe has died after his one-room house caught fire whilst he was reportedly cooking on Saturday morning.

Pini Bothoko | 15 September 2026

Man carrying baby dies whilst crossing Taung road

Pini Bothoko | 15 September 2026

Young girl perishes in Ledumadumane collision

Pini Bothoko | 15 September 2026

Driver dies in Gabane head-on collision

Pini Bothoko | 15 September 2026

Young woman dies in Metsimotlhabe crash

Pini Bothoko | 15 September 2026

Motshwarakgole-Boko rift takes new turn

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 11 September 2026

UDC, unions battle for influence in offing

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 11 September 2026

BDP leaves Balopi out in the cold

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has decided not to rally behind it's president who faces charges preferred against him by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and Directorate on Public Prosecutions (DPP).

BNF mourns benign, fearless Akambakamba

The death of nominated Serowe West councillor, Naledi Akambakamba, affectionately known by many as “Cde Mother”, “Mma Akay” and “Star”, has left the Botswana National Front (BNF) mourning the loss of one of its most committed and fearless cadres. Akambakamba, who passed on Monday, was not just an ordinary BNF councillor or political activist.

Teen pregnancies raise Tlokweng alarm

Tlokweng District Council (TDC) has raised concern over the growing number of teenage pregnancies in the area, after recording 19 cases during the quarter.

Motshwarakgole-Boko rift takes new turn

South Korean killer’s mitigation fails, sent to death row

Francistown High Court Judge, Bengbame Sechele, recently sentenced Kitso Makati to death after finding that there were no extenuating circumstances to reduce his moral blameworthiness in the commission of murder during an armed robbery in Palapye.

In the dark: Kenewendo PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Kenewendo caught between alleged DCEC probe, push-out

Kenewendo’s office has firmly denied any knowledge of such an investigation, while sources close to the minister claim the allegations form part of a political campaign to weaken her position in Cabinet and ultimately force her out.

Alex Forbes calls for beneficiary protection awareness

Directors at Alexander Forbes Beneficiary Fund (AFBF) have highlighted the important role beneficiary funds play in protecting vulnerable families and supporting Botswana’s broader social security objectives.

Preferred candidate: Thodesen PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Rollers spend P1.2m to settle FIFA debts

Township Rollers spent more than P1.2 million to clear debts after former coach and players dragged the side to FIFA for arbitration.

Botswana’s homebuyers age shifts to 46 years

The median age of residential property buyers in Botswana has risen to 46 years, the highest level recorded since 2021, as expensive mortgages, elevated land and construction costs and generally weak household incomes push home ownership further beyond the reach of younger Batswana.

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Man fatally burns in Selebi-Phikwe house fire

Man carrying baby dies whilst crossing Taung road

Young girl perishes in Ledumadumane collision

Driver dies in Gabane head-on collision

Young woman dies in Metsimotlhabe crash

Motshwarakgole-Boko rift takes new turn

UDC, unions battle for influence in offing

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BDP leaves Balopi out in the cold

BNF mourns benign, fearless Akambakamba

Teen pregnancies raise Tlokweng alarm

Motshwarakgole-Boko rift takes new turn

South Korean killer’s mitigation fails, sent to death row

Kenewendo caught between alleged DCEC probe, push-out

Alex Forbes calls for beneficiary protection awareness

Rollers spend P1.2m to settle FIFA debts

Botswana’s homebuyers age shifts to 46 years