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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Boko sidelines DCEC, DPP in forensic audit probe

President Duma Boko has cast doubt on the ability of Botswana's traditional law enforcement institutions to independently investigate the explosive forensic audit findings.

Spira Tlhankane | 10 November 2026

Boko. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Court finds sufficient evidence against Mojadigo

When dismissing rape convict Goitsekgosi Mojadigo’s no case to answer application on a rape case involving a minor, Village Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi ruled that prosecution had presented sufficient evidence on which a reasonable court could find him guilty of the offences charged.

Larona Makhaiza | 11 November 2026

Botswana commits to bigger De Beers stake

Mbongeni Mguni | 10 November 2026

Gov't steps up school infrastructure drive

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 November 2026

Medicines shortage set for relief

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 November 2026

Kenosi's appointment keeps DIS in military hands

Spira Tlhankane | 10 November 2026

Boko sidelines DCEC, DPP in forensic audit probe

Spira Tlhankane | 10 November 2026

Pensioners lose millions to fraudsters

Pini Bothoko | 10 November 2026

DPP refuses to back down as Moagi appeal filed

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has refused to back down in its prosecution of former Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Lefoko Moagi, filing an appeal against his acquittal in a P4.7 million corruption case.

Jele suspended amidst doping concerns

Athletics coach Ofentse Jele has been suspended from all athletics-related activities pending investigations.

Corruption dominates dirty money risks in Botswana

Corruption has been identified as the dominant money laundering threat facing Botswana’s Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), accounting for approximately 87 percent of the proceeds generated by identified predicate offences, valued at more than P160 million.

The audit was presented to Boko on April 30, 2026, a month after the March deadline PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Forensic audit in limbo ahead of SONA

In a development that threatens to overshadow President Duma Boko's third State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week, the much-publicised forensic audit into alleged corruption and financial misconduct has hit an extraordinary bottleneck.

The report highlights a significant limitation in measuring progress PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana features in Africa’s equality gains

Botswana has been ranked 11th in Women's Equality across Africa in the 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), placing the country amongst those assessed in the latest continental governance report, which also highlights significant progress in the sub-category.

Unauthorized Skin lightening Products. PIC FACEBOOK

BoMRA destroys illegal medicines worth over P500 000

The Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA) has destroyed 2.8 tonnes of illegal and unauthorised medicinal products valued at more than P500 000 following coordinated enforcement operations across the country.

A personal farewell to my brother, mentor and comrade

PALAPYE: Some departures are difficult to comprehend, and some losses leave a void that words can hardly describe. The passing of Keineetse Daniel Mpe Keineetse, affectionately known by many names – KDMK, KK, DK III and Lacustra Dan Paris – is one such loss.

More rape charges haunt Mojadigo

Disgraced Divine Anointing Church pastor Goitsekgosi Mojadigo is expected back in court on Tuesday for a ruling on his no-case-to-answer application in yet another rape case involving a minor from Francistown.

Botswana is increasingly confronted by disturbing headlines of murder, rape, domestic violence and other violent crimes

Crime crisis: A challenge Boko cannot afford to overlook in SONA

As President Duma Boko prepares to deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, crime, particularly gender-based violence (GBV) and the alarming persistence of passion killings, should feature prominently among the issues demanding his attention, Mmegi Crime Reporter, PINI BOTHOKO reports

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Court finds sufficient evidence against Mojadigo

Botswana commits to bigger De Beers stake

Gov't steps up school infrastructure drive

Medicines shortage set for relief

Kenosi's appointment keeps DIS in military hands

Boko sidelines DCEC, DPP in forensic audit probe

Pensioners lose millions to fraudsters

DPP refuses to back down as Moagi appeal filed

Jele suspended amidst doping concerns

Corruption dominates dirty money risks in Botswana

Forensic audit in limbo ahead of SONA

Botswana features in Africa’s equality gains

BoMRA destroys illegal medicines worth over P500 000

A personal farewell to my brother, mentor and comrade

More rape charges haunt Mojadigo

Crime crisis: A challenge Boko cannot afford to overlook in SONA