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Deficit narrows sharply as economy finds its footing

The Ministry of Finance is projecting to sharply slash its projected 2026–2027 budget deficit by nearly two-thirds, providing fresh evidence that the country’s fiscal and economic position is beginning to improve after two difficult years marked by declining diamond revenues and overall economic contraction.

Lewanika Timothy | 28 September 2026

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Deficit narrows sharply as economy finds its footing

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Half-a-million Pula child maintenance debt could jail Molatlhegi

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Jail him - Mother tells court as maintenance war deepens

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Incumbency bolsters UDC in Sefhophe

Ryder Gabathuse | 25 September 2026

Botswana repatriates abandoned infant from Russia

A Botswana infant who was abandoned at a hospital in Moscow shortly after birth has been safely repatriated following a joint effort involving local authorities and Russian counterparts.

Chebani dumps BCP for BNF

Former councillor, Wabuya Chebani has joined the Botswana National Front (BNF), saying his latest political move is driven by a desire to contribute to Botswana’s economic and democratic development.

Mojadigo plans to file no case to answer

Rape convict Goitsekgosi Mojadigo has indicated that he intends to file an application for a no case to answer after the prosecution closed its rape matter before Village Senior Magistrate, Tshepo Thedi.

BDP congress faces Balopi removal hurdle

Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) forthcoming extraordinary congress faces a constitutional hurdle over the fate of party president Mpho Balopi.

Govt refuses to back 2028 AFCON bid

Botswana’s bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals is officially over after the government declined to provide the required guarantee, scuppering a proposed joint southern African bid.

Porridge fight lands brother in hospital

A 23-year-old man from Makolojwane Ward in Serowe has been hospitalised after he was allegedly stabbed in the stomach by his elder brother following a dispute over soft porridge.

Five arrested with P141k in Palapye

Four Zimbabwean nationals and a Motswana man are in police custody after they were found in possession of P141,621, which they allegedly failed to account for during a stop, question and search in Palapye.

BPF's Porati joins the fray. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BPF enters Sefhophe by-election race

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has entered the race for the Sefhophe by-election, choosing experienced public administrator and community leader Loeto Porati as its candidate.

FMD dampens Gaborone independence celebrations

As Batswana prepare to celebrate the country’s 60th anniversary of independence in a festive mood, celebrations in Gaborone are expected to be somewhat different this year, with many expressing disappointment over restrictions on cattle slaughter due to the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak.

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Mzansi Magic Unveils VIP LOUNGE: A New Home for Luxury, Influence, and Black South African Excellence

BBNaija Season 11: The Final 10 Are In, and Voting Is Now Open

SuperSport Secures Africa’s Biggest Football Stage as AFCON PAMOJA 2027 and Qualifiers Come to Fans Across the Continent

Deficit narrows sharply as economy finds its footing

Half-a-million Pula child maintenance debt could jail Molatlhegi

Jail him - Mother tells court as maintenance war deepens

Incumbency bolsters UDC in Sefhophe

Botswana repatriates abandoned infant from Russia

Chebani dumps BCP for BNF

Mojadigo plans to file no case to answer

BDP congress faces Balopi removal hurdle

Govt refuses to back 2028 AFCON bid

Porridge fight lands brother in hospital

Five arrested with P141k in Palapye

BPF enters Sefhophe by-election race

FMD dampens Gaborone independence celebrations