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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

Chaos briefly disrupted Sunday worship at the Mogoditshane branch of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) after a simmering leadership dispute between rival factions erupted into a dramatic confrontation.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 March 2026

The incident comes despite a ruling by the High Court of Botswana in December last year PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Conservation:The community argues that hunting in NG3 is a threat to San livelihoods and human rights

Community calls for enforcement of hunting ban in NG3

Back in 2019, the Botswana government reversed the 2014 ban on big game hunting, citing the need to manage the high number of human-elephant conflict incidents and to support rural livelihoods. The hunting ban was imposed by former president Ian Khama in 2014, and now the NG3 community wants the ban to be enforced in their area.

Calistus Kolantsho | 13 March 2026

Court voids BPF elections over irregular electoral authority

Larona Makhaiza | 18 March 2026

ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 March 2026

New public co. to transform school infrastructure

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 March 2026

Parly rejects motion on judicial officers' 'security unit'

Pini Bothoko | 17 March 2026

Keorapetse rules on Moswaane's exaggerated counterfeit medicines claims

Larona Makhaiza | 17 March 2026

Small stock theft hits Serowe

Pini Bothoko | 17 March 2026

Fare thee well Onty

We, the colleagues from Mmegi Printing, wish to express our heartfelt sorrow at the untimely passing of our dear colleague Ontlametse Kaote, who worked with us for the past three to four years.

'I didn't steal anything'

Businessman Bakang Seretse says he was not shocked after learning that criminal charges against him had been reinstated, saying he expected the matter could return despite earlier court decisions connected to the case.

Air Botswana plane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Air Botswana scraps three routes as losses deepen

The national carrier Air Botswana, has suspended three recently introduced regional routes after incurring losses of about P44.5 million on the services, underscoring the deepening financial strain at one of the country’s most troubled state-owned enterprises.

Remembering Mma Stompi

On Thursday morning, the country woke up to the news that former Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Kokorwe had died.

Boko speaking at BNF Leadership Forum. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Boko’s unfinished media battle

It is becoming increasingly clear that the strained relationship between Botswana's sixth President, Duma Boko, and the media is far from over.

Murder accused quartet fail to appear before court

Four men facing a single count of murder over a suspected stolen phone failed to appear before court this morning. The accused are out on bail.

Ombudsman takes bold step, subpoenas ministries

Following a long-standing concern that the ministries and government departments delay in addressing Ombudsman cases, the office has resorted to using the power of subpoena to compel attendance.

Rare turn: Gaolathe will seek Parliamentary authority to raise funds from banks

Gov’t seeks P3bn loan from commercial banks

The Minister of Finance is set to approach Parliament for approval to raise $216.6 million (about P2.95 billion) from three commercial banks, marking a rare turn to bank lending as the government grapples with mounting fiscal pressures and a widening budget deficit.

Kokorwe to be buried Wednesday

Former Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Kokorwe will be laid to rest in Phomolong on Wednesday (March 18), her family has confirmed.

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Community calls for enforcement of hunting ban in NG3

Court voids BPF elections over irregular electoral authority

ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

New public co. to transform school infrastructure

Parly rejects motion on judicial officers' 'security unit'

Keorapetse rules on Moswaane's exaggerated counterfeit medicines claims

Small stock theft hits Serowe

Fare thee well Onty

'I didn't steal anything'

Air Botswana scraps three routes as losses deepen

Remembering Mma Stompi

Boko’s unfinished media battle

Murder accused quartet fail to appear before court

Ombudsman takes bold step, subpoenas ministries

Gov’t seeks P3bn loan from commercial banks

Kokorwe to be buried Wednesday