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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

A Thamaga resident has taken Grand Health Pharmacy t/a Kekafi Holdings (Pty) Ltd and its director and responsible pharmacist, Kesego Modise, to court over dispensation of drugs.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 14 July 2026

According to the claim, he obtained one of the medicines from the doctor before proceeding to Grand Health Pharmacy to collect the remaining two

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

A Thamaga resident has taken Grand Health Pharmacy t/a Kekafi Holdings (Pty) Ltd and its director and responsible pharmacist, Kesego Modise, to court over dispensation of drugs.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 14 July 2026

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

Spira Tlhankane | 14 July 2026

BPP infiltrated – Molapise declares

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 14 July 2026

BPP Youth League dissolved amidst rift

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 14 July 2026

Pedestrian, 32, dies in Mmopane truck accident

Pini Bothoko | 14 July 2026

Teen charged with rape after alleged attack in Kuke

Pini Bothoko | 14 July 2026

Illegal game ranch warthog hunt ends in arrests

Pini Bothoko | 14 July 2026

Capital central: The Bank of Botswana acts as government's agent in the capital market PIC BANK OF BOTSWANA

BoB raises P2.8bn for govt as yields slide

The Bank of Botswana raised P2.8 billion in debt for government at the last auction of notes on June 26, while achieving lower borrowing costs across the various securities on offer.

New pathways: OLEA Botswana employees and group management celebrate the rebranding and launch PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

OLEA Botswana officially launches

Leading insurance brokerage, OLEA Botswana, officially marked its evolution from being Marsh Botswana today, with a launch attended by a cross-section of the country’s insurance and risk industry.

Former Air Botswana captain denies liability over cancelled Jo’burg flight

Former Air Botswana (AB) captain, Benedict Dumelang Gaborakanelwe, has formally opposed a lawsuit brought against him by the parastatal, denying that he breached his employment contract or caused the losses the airline is claiming after a Johannesburg flight was cancelled.

Top stars excused from Commonwealth Games

Botswana’s top stars, Letsile Tebogo, Collen Busang Kebinatshipi, and Bayapo Ndori, will not be competing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games scheduled for Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026.

Mahlaya fills Masaseng’s ‘big boots’ at FUB

Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB) last Saturday confirmed the appointment of Unoda Pride Mahlaya as its substantive secretary-general to replace Kgosana Masaseng who has joined FIFPRO Africa as secretary-general.

Home-built hero ‘P7’ steals Desert Race spotlight

He did not top the timesheets, he did not spray champagne but when the dust settled on the Sarona 1000 Desert Race on Sunday, Kobamelo Maruapula had won something just as valuable as the hearts of the fans.

New pathways: The BURS is expanding its revenue streams PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Botswana expands digital tax net

Botswana’s introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on remote services places the country amongst continental peers who last year reaped $514.6 million (P7 billion) from similar taxes, underlining the revenue line’s growing importance on the continent.

Palai’s motion never reached the debate stage PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Open vote sinks Palai’s motion

Gaborone City Council (GCC) Mayor, Oarabile Motlaleng, might have survived an attempt to table a motion of no confidence against him, but the proceedings exposed apparent cracks within the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), raising fresh questions about his leadership.

New GCC Clerk walks into a political minefield

The appointment of Mosidi Batsalelwang as acting town clerk at the Gaborone City Council (GCC) has once again thrust the local authority into the spotlight, raising questions over whether the city's political leadership and administration can finally work together harmoniously.

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'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

BPP infiltrated – Molapise declares

BPP Youth League dissolved amidst rift

Pedestrian, 32, dies in Mmopane truck accident

Teen charged with rape after alleged attack in Kuke

Illegal game ranch warthog hunt ends in arrests

BoB raises P2.8bn for govt as yields slide

OLEA Botswana officially launches

Former Air Botswana captain denies liability over cancelled Jo’burg flight

Top stars excused from Commonwealth Games

Mahlaya fills Masaseng’s ‘big boots’ at FUB

Home-built hero ‘P7’ steals Desert Race spotlight

Botswana expands digital tax net

Open vote sinks Palai’s motion

New GCC Clerk walks into a political minefield