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‘Investor’ abandons €500m suit from Eswatini

In a dramatic twist to the closely watched EUR500 million legal battle against First National Bank Botswana (FNBB), Alithea Investment (Pty) Ltd has abandoned its High Court application, terminated the services of its Botswana lawyers and says it is now pursuing the matter through international law enforcement agencies.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 03 July 2026

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Minister-of-Sport-and-Arts-Jacob-Kelebeng

Kelebeng: Fortuitously wooed into politics by sport

A very strong and virtuous leader with utmost humility and veneration for the public and the Takatokwane constituency he represents. This is how Tlokweng outspoken Legislator, Phenyo Segokgo describes his party colleague and Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Ryder Gabathuse | 03 July 2026

BNF postpones executive secretary's disciplinary hearing

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 July 2026

Dow gets BCP women endorsement ahead of poll

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 July 2026

BHC court defence crumbles as judge rejects legal mandate

Mpho Mokwape | 07 July 2026

Court halts Bargaining Council activities

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 07 July 2026

Rape, murder accused found hanging

Pini Bothoko | 07 July 2026

Toddler critical after gas delivery truck hit

Pini Bothoko | 07 July 2026

Shaping policy direction: Butale PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

AP eyes policy reset

Alliance for Progressives (AP) central committee is expected to determine the venue for the party's long-awaited policy forum this weekend. Leaders believe meeting will shape the party's policy direction and strengthen its contribution to the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) ahead of the 2029 General Election.

Another State witness backs Moagi

Corruption and money laundering trial for former legislator, Lefoko Moagi, continued this week as two State witnesses gave evidence that appeared to strengthen his defence. When they took to the stand, they insisted there were no shortcuts taken in the Botswana Power Corporation’s (BPC) North West Transmission Grid Project.

‘Investor’ abandons €500m suit from Eswatini

Ramogapi had approached the High Court on an urgent and ex parte basis on June 26 after dissolving the BHC Board

Court suspends Ramogapi’s BHC board powers

The High Court has suspended an earlier order that allowed Minister of Water and Human Settlement, Onneetse Ramogapi to assume the powers of the Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) Board after its dissolution, pending a legal challenge brought by three senior BHC executives.

Exporting jobs: The bulk of the commodities consumed in the country come from outside the borders

The cost of Botswana’s consumerist culture

On a monthly basis, Botswana imports nearly P5 billion worth of food and beverages mainly from neighbouring South Africa. Top of the list are cereals valued at P116 million and beverages at P90 million. Meanwhile the country decries its lack of industries and rising unemployment. The contradiction is becoming too great to ignore, writes TIMOTHY LEWANIKA

Home truths: Tshabang says the lifeline tariff isn’t reaching its intended targets PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BERA to revise ‘lifeline’ electricity tariffs

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) plans to limit access to the cheapest electricity tariff it charges domestic users, in order to ensure that more deserving households are targetted.

Balopi delves into UDC ‘doubtful’ governance

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has intensified its criticism of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)-led government. The party's president, Mpho Balopi is now accusing the new administration of poor governance, deteriorating public service delivery, persistent shortages of essential medicines and mishandling the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak.

Coming soon: Mupane’s new investors are eyeing the development of a regional hub with exports as far as the United States

New Mupane owners target refinery

The new owners of Botswana's sole gold mine, Mupane, have revealed they are targeting a restart of operations by mid-2027 and have set their sights on establishing the country's first gold refinery, positioning Botswana as the hub of a broader regional gold value chain.

FNBB accuses Mauritian ‘investor’ of self-help in EUR 500m standoff

LOBATSE: First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) has strongly denied allegations by Alithea Investment (Pty) Ltd that it received or misappropriated EUR500 million (about P7.8 billion), submitting before Lobatse High Court’s Justice Reuben Lekorwe that there is no evidence the money ever reached the bank.

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Kelebeng: Fortuitously wooed into politics by sport

BNF postpones executive secretary's disciplinary hearing

Dow gets BCP women endorsement ahead of poll

BHC court defence crumbles as judge rejects legal mandate

Court halts Bargaining Council activities

Rape, murder accused found hanging

Toddler critical after gas delivery truck hit

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AP eyes policy reset

Another State witness backs Moagi

‘Investor’ abandons €500m suit from Eswatini

Court suspends Ramogapi’s BHC board powers

The cost of Botswana’s consumerist culture

BERA to revise ‘lifeline’ electricity tariffs

Balopi delves into UDC ‘doubtful’ governance

New Mupane owners target refinery

FNBB accuses Mauritian ‘investor’ of self-help in EUR 500m standoff