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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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.

Spira Tlhankane | 13 October 2026

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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.

Pini Bothoko | 14 October 2026

Dumping site reignites Chadibe-Borolong boundary dispute

Pini Bothoko | 16 October 2026

Indisposed Zakhem misses court in P272.3m case

Larona Makhaiza | 15 October 2026

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

Spira Tlhankane | 13 October 2026

Gov’t, Huawei call for PPPs in skills development

Larona Makhaiza | 15 October 2026

Rabasimane accuses Ngakaagae of being 'two-faced'

Larona Makhaiza | 14 October 2026

The political transition from Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has found an unlikely meeting point in the dock. Last Friday at the Regional Magistrate’s Court, former transport and infrastructure ministers Eric Molale and Noah Salakae appeared together on corruption charges.

Gov’t executives want out as unions fight exit plan

A section of senior government executives is reportedly lining up to take the voluntary separation package, even as trade unions intensify their opposition and legal challenge to the programme, Mmegi has learnt.

NBC 2026: From Dialogue to Delivery

Business Botswana’s management and organising committee briefed the media and sponsors at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino on October 9 on preparations for the 18th National Business Conference (NBC), scheduled for Francistown from October 18–21, 2026.

Gabalape Sejie said the country needed graduates who could go beyond seeking employment. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

Boitekanelo College graduates have been challenged to use their qualifications to create opportunities and address challenges such as youth unemployment, economic diversification and climate vulnerability in Botswana.

Capital central: The BoB is the custodian of the official foreign reserves PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Foreign reserves hit 23-month high

The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached P63.2 billion in July, their highest level in 23 months, helped largely by improved diamond sales and SACU revenues.

In talks: The BSE recently engaged Dangote (fourth from left) as well as local asset managers and pension funds ahead of the IPO. PIC: BSE

BSE nears Dangote IPO deal

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) is reportedly close to clinching a deal that would give local investors direct access to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Initial Public Offer, Africa’s largest float of shares, which is expected to raise up to $2 billion.

Rabasimane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO 16.33.42

Rabasimane accuses Ngakaagae of being 'two-faced'

Few days after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae accused unions of allegedly looting pensioners' money, Manual Workers Union deputy CEO Robert Rabasimane has hit back, accusing him (Ngakaagae) of benefiting the most from the pension fund scandal.

BDC sees traction in turnaround plan

State investment agency, the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), says its recent turnaround at company level from a P171 million loss to a P14 million profit is a sign of progress in rebuilding financial resilience and investment capacity.

Banks in Main Mall. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Banks “watchlist” loans reach P5bn

Commercial banks are seeing more warning signs that borrowers could struggle to repay their debts, with loans placed on a watch list for potential repayment problems rising sharply to P5.5 billion in 2025.

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Mahalapye Magistrate faces threat-to-kill charge

Dumping site reignites Chadibe-Borolong boundary dispute

Indisposed Zakhem misses court in P272.3m case

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

Gov’t, Huawei call for PPPs in skills development

Rabasimane accuses Ngakaagae of being 'two-faced'

Molale, Salakae make history

Molale, Salakae make history

Gov’t executives want out as unions fight exit plan

NBC 2026: From Dialogue to Delivery

Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

Foreign reserves hit 23-month high

BSE nears Dangote IPO deal

Rabasimane accuses Ngakaagae of being 'two-faced'

BDC sees traction in turnaround plan

Banks “watchlist” loans reach P5bn