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Commuter fare hike lays bare cracks in gov’t machinery

What was meant to be a routine policy adjustment has spiralled into a full-blown governance spectacle after President Duma Boko suspended a top Transport Ministry official for allegedly bypassing the Minister, in shock commuter fare increases that sparked protests on Wednesday.

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

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Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Police in Tatitown have arrested a 37-year-old post office branch manager and three male suspects in connection with an alleged staged robbery that took place on April 1, 2026.

Pini Bothoko | 06 April 2026

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Mqondisi Dube | 06 April 2026

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

Correspondent | 06 April 2026

Galebotswe faction sets course for August elective congress

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

Reatile disowns BPF power struggles

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

BDP rebuild drive gains momentum

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 April 2026

Political education crisis weakens party accountability

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 April 2026

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Batlokwa have strongly rejected the 2018 Tlokweng National Development Plan, reasoning that it threatens their ancestral land and agricultural livelihood.

Vehicles at Filling Stattion. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Fuel hike lands hard as inflation pressures build

Households are bracing for a fresh cost of living squeeze following a sharp increase in petrol, diesel and paraffin prices, with the latest adjustments expected to push up transport costs, food prices and overall inflation.

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

Government has temporarily waived the requirement for motorists to renew vehicle licenses and driver’s licenses, following persistent failures in the national transport system that have left thousands stranded in long queues across the country.

Boko defies Batswana on ConCourt

President Duma Boko has pushed through one of the most consequential legal reforms in Botswana’s recent history, with Parliament approving the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, despite clear and sustained public unease over its timing.

No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

Following the dismissal of its urgent application with costs by the Gaborone High Court, the Bus Operators Association of Botswana has announced that it will not appeal the ruling, but will instead cease operations.

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

As the government rescinded it’s decision to increase transport fares following a protest by the University of Botswana (UB) students, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure (MIT) Noah Salakae said the resolution was not a sheer moment of weakness.

Pensioner loses P30,000 to KYC phone scam

A 60-year-old man from Mahalapye has fallen victim to a phone scam, losing P30,000 to a fraudster who impersonated a bank official.

Tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele,. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

Youth unite against fare hike

On Wednesday, tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, accusing him of failing to urgently address their grievances. The students, who stood at the Office of the President for hours also demanded to know whether their allowance will be increased.

BDP confirms Shamukuni's passing

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has announced the passing of former Chobe Member of Parliament (MP), Machana Ronald Shamukuni, following an illness.

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Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

Galebotswe faction sets course for August elective congress

Reatile disowns BPF power struggles

BDP rebuild drive gains momentum

Political education crisis weakens party accountability

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Fuel hike lands hard as inflation pressures build

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

Boko defies Batswana on ConCourt

No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Pensioner loses P30,000 to KYC phone scam

Youth unite against fare hike

BDP confirms Shamukuni's passing