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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Ketshogile chairs PDC despite legal demand

Kabo Ketshogile took his seat as chairperson of the Palapye District Council (PDC) when the full council session opened on Monday.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 18 August 2026

Ketshogile

Palapye landowners urged to peruse draft valuation roll

Owners of properties located in Palapye have been given up to the end of next week to have inspected and challenged a draft valuation roll that will underpin the village's first property rates, failing which authorities will go ahead with the process.

Johannes Kambai | 28 August 2026

More accused persons expected in Salakae case

Larona Makhaiza | 28 August 2026

South Africa builds Africa’s healthcare supply chains as USD 2 billion flows into the sector

correspondent | 25 August 2026

Magistrate unmoved by Loeto's sexual abuse claim

Larona Makhaiza | 26 August 2026

Gobotswang: BCP’s primary parliamentary engine

Ryder Gabathuse | 26 August 2026

BBNaija S11; Biggie switches up nominations for week 5, Chimsom Chuka takes HoH title again

correspondent | 25 August 2026

AG consents to judgment over defamatory allegations against Khama

Larona Makhaiza | 25 August 2026

Magistrate unmoved by Loeto's sexual abuse claim

When sentencing Ramotswa serial rapist Gomolemo Loeto, Extension II Magistrate Keabetswe Majuta did not accept his claim that he had been sexually violated as a boy when growing up as a mitigating factor.

Presiding: The BoFiNet board after the recent AGM

BoFiNet maintains profitability despite challenges

Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) has maintained its position as one of the country’s few consistently profitable State-Owned Enterprises (SOE), recording a bottom line of just over P26 million in the year ended March 2025.

Salakae insists sibling transfers, lodge claims remain unproven

Former Transport and Infrastructure Minister Noah Salakae has dismissed allegations that he transferred millions of pula to his siblings, insisting the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has produced no evidence despite months of investigation.

Kebatshabile noted that a property transaction rarely involves one professional or institution alone

REIB conference to tackle gaps in Botswana’s property market

As Botswana’s property market continues to evolve, the need for stronger coordination amongst different players in the industry has become increasingly important.

Close up of perpetrator pinning victim down.

Girl, 14, raped on way to school

An investigation is underway after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly attacked and raped by an unknown man whilst on her way to one of the junior secondary schools in Serowe over the weekend.

AG consents to judgment over defamatory allegations against Khama

The Attorney General has consented to judgment in a defamation case in which former president and paramount chief, Ian Khama, is seeking to clear his name over explosive allegations that linked him to a purported P100 billion financial scandal.

Tsheko said the raffle system was adopted to ensure that the limited annual firearm quota is allocated in a manner that is fair. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Over 60,000 Batswana seek firearm ownership

This year’s high numbers of applications by members of the public to own firearms have highlighting the significant demand for civilian gun ownership and raising important questions about what is driving citizens to seek the licences.

Knife with blood stains. PIC: ENVATOELEMNTS

Soldier recovering after knife attack

A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) lieutenant colonel stationed at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks is recovering after he was allegedly attacked and had his throat slit with a sharp object by a man he had offered a lift.

A 25-year partnership could finally give BR the rolling stock it needs to win back volumes

BR hands over lucrative contract to private firm

Botswana Railways (BR) battle for survival has turned to unconventional procurement deals, with the state-owned rail operator surrendering its most lucrative contract with Botash, to a private sector company linked to local businessman Shadrack Baaitse.

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Palapye landowners urged to peruse draft valuation roll

More accused persons expected in Salakae case

South Africa builds Africa’s healthcare supply chains as USD 2 billion flows into the sector

Magistrate unmoved by Loeto's sexual abuse claim

Gobotswang: BCP’s primary parliamentary engine

BBNaija S11; Biggie switches up nominations for week 5, Chimsom Chuka takes HoH title again

AG consents to judgment over defamatory allegations against Khama

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Magistrate unmoved by Loeto's sexual abuse claim

BoFiNet maintains profitability despite challenges

Salakae insists sibling transfers, lodge claims remain unproven

REIB conference to tackle gaps in Botswana’s property market

Girl, 14, raped on way to school

AG consents to judgment over defamatory allegations against Khama

Over 60,000 Batswana seek firearm ownership

Soldier recovering after knife attack

BR hands over lucrative contract to private firm