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Boko’s ‘no social contract’ words haunt UDC post-Sefhophe

Botswana Congress Party’s (BCP) victory over the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in the Sefhophe council by-election has brought President Duma Boko’s controversial remarks on election promises back into the spotlight.

staff writer | 20 October 2026

Boko. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Boko’s ‘no social contract’ words haunt UDC post-Sefhophe

staff writer | 20 October 2026

BDP embraces opposition unity after defeat

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 October 2026

BCP topples UDC in Sefhophe by-election

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 October 2026

Protect your families, don't hurt them – Soldiers told

Pini Bothoko | 20 October 2026

Tribunal sends Bona Life acquisition back for reconsideration

correspondent | 20 October 2026

Bokamoso asked to preserve CCTV in contractor labour abuse claims

Spira Tlhankane | 20 October 2026

Manual Workers punching way above its weight – Court

Spira Tlhankane | 20 October 2026

Mahalapye Magistrates Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Mahalapye Magistrate faces threat-to-kill charge

Mahalapye Magistrate, Kedirileng Venetia Moruakgomo, faces a threat-to-kill charge after allegedly threatening to kill two of her colleagues in a WhatsApp message.

Indisposed Zakhem misses court in P272.3m case

Businessman, Nicolas Zakhem missed his court appearance today after court was informed that he was unwell. But former Gantsi Member of Parliament (MP) Johane Thiithe and his co-accused appeared for arraignment over corruption-related charges linked to a P272.3 million Tutume infrastructure project tender.

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs and Huawei Technologies Botswana signed an MoU. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gov’t, Huawei call for PPPs in skills development

Government and Huawei Technologies Botswana have jointly called for deepened public-private partnerships to equip Batswana with practical skills to tackle youth unemployment.

We're coming for ministers, PSs, union leaders—Ngakaagae warns

With high-profile cases piling up before the courts, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae has warned that no one suspected of corruption will be spared scrutiny.

BCPYL suspends Saleshando's son

Botswana Congress Party Youth League (BCPYL) has placed Student Command Leader Loago Saleshando on interim suspension amidst an escalating dispute over the formation of a separate student structure.

The new broom: DIS’ new headhoncho PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Monamo in challenge to calm DIS storms

All eyes are on the new Acting Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Aobakwe Monamo, as he faces the challenge of restoring public confidence in the Directorate while navigating its complex intelligence architectural landscape.

Magosi maintained that the courts should not “micromanage internal disciplinary processes”

Magosi leaves DIS officers locked in court battles

When Peter Magosi retired from his post as Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) chief this week, he left behind an institution whose internal wounds have spilled into the courts amongst others.

Branching out: Bard Santner Group chief executive, Senziwani Sikhosana

Bard Santner secures a deposit-taking microfinance banking licence

HARARE - Bard Santner Inc, a Harare-based financial services group, has secured a deposit-taking microfinance bank licence as it moves to establish a diaspora banking and investment platform designed to serve Zimbabweans and other Africans living and working across the continent and worldwide.

OP defends size of China delegation

Government has defended the size of President Duma Boko’s delegation to China arguing it shows the gravity of work that needs to be undertaken during the trip.

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Boko’s ‘no social contract’ words haunt UDC post-Sefhophe

BDP embraces opposition unity after defeat

BCP topples UDC in Sefhophe by-election

Protect your families, don't hurt them – Soldiers told

Tribunal sends Bona Life acquisition back for reconsideration

Bokamoso asked to preserve CCTV in contractor labour abuse claims

Manual Workers punching way above its weight – Court

Mahalapye Magistrate faces threat-to-kill charge

Indisposed Zakhem misses court in P272.3m case

Gov’t, Huawei call for PPPs in skills development

We're coming for ministers, PSs, union leaders—Ngakaagae warns

BCPYL suspends Saleshando's son

Monamo in challenge to calm DIS storms

Magosi leaves DIS officers locked in court battles

Bard Santner secures a deposit-taking microfinance banking licence

OP defends size of China delegation