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Friday, October 09, 2026

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.

Spira Tlhankane | 09 October 2026

Gaone Macholo.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

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.

Larona Makhaiza | 14 October 2026

Molale, Salakae make history

Spira Tlhankane | 13 October 2026

DCEC casts wider anti-graft net

Spira Tlhankane | 13 October 2026

BCP accuses UDC of failing Batswana

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 October 2026

BUAN class of 2026 urged to innovate

Kingsley Kuda | 13 October 2026

Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

Larona Makhaiza | 13 October 2026

President Xi Jinping hold talks with Boko

Staff Writer | 13 October 2026

Dawnbell takes copyright royalty fight to High Court

Dawn Bell Academy, the homeschooling and tutoring centre, is escalating its copyright royalty dispute with the Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) to the High Court after it was ordered to pay a licencing fees claim.

Licence hitch delays First Division South start

The First Division South League will not start this weekend as anticipated after two clubs failed to obtain licences to participate in the competition this season.

Win-win deal: The agreement will see the police service use TVET workshop facilities for maintenance

BPS, education ministry partner on police vehicle repair

Botswana Police Service (BPS) and the Ministry of Higher Education have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) that has been hailed as an exercise that will showcase the power of two government departments working together.

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.

Gov’t executives want out as unions fight exit plan

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.

Fighting mood: Karate has been beset by challenges PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Karate woes head to OP

Since around 2015, the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) has been embroiled in a series of disputes, including legal battles, motions of no confidence and termination of memberships.

Fighting on: BBS directors have expressed confidence in a strategy designed to return the bank to stability and growth

BBS losses widen

The country’s youngest commercial bank, BBS Bank, recorded pretax losses of P76.2 million for the half-year ended June 30, compared to a loss of P18.7 million in the prior corresponding period, weighed down by elevated funding costs and high expected credit losses.

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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Rabasimane accuses Ngakaagae of being 'two-faced'

Molale, Salakae make history

DCEC casts wider anti-graft net

BCP accuses UDC of failing Batswana

BUAN class of 2026 urged to innovate

Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

President Xi Jinping hold talks with Boko

Dawnbell takes copyright royalty fight to High Court

Licence hitch delays First Division South start

BPS, education ministry partner on police vehicle repair

NBC 2026: From Dialogue to Delivery

Gov’t executives want out as unions fight exit plan

BSE nears Dangote IPO deal

Karate woes head to OP

BBS losses widen

Banks “watchlist” loans reach P5bn