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Friday, September 18, 2026

Makgekgenene dismisses forced exit claims

Botlhale Makgekgenene has dismissed speculation that she was pushed out as the Director-General of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC).

Spira Tlhankane,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 18 September 2026

Makgekgenene PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOM

Botswana- U.S health milestone celebrated

Botswana has expressed deep appreciation to the United States of America (USA) for being a valued and trusted partner in building stronger local public health institutions through supply chain systems strengthening.

Johannes Kambai | 18 September 2026

Makgekgenene dismisses forced exit claims

Spira Tlhankane,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 September 2026

New Era bets on employability in new strategy

Larona Makhaiza | 17 September 2026

Seven fraud counts haunt Balopi

Larona Makhaiza | 16 September 2026

Abi, Araga Evicted from Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef

correspondent | 14 September 2026

FMD crisis turns political

Spira Tlhankane | 15 September 2026

Botswana passes first credit rating test

Mbongeni Mguni | 15 September 2026

In the dark: Kenewendo PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Kenewendo caught between alleged DCEC probe, push-out

Kenewendo’s office has firmly denied any knowledge of such an investigation, while sources close to the minister claim the allegations form part of a political campaign to weaken her position in Cabinet and ultimately force her out.

Workers singing strugle songs in Letlhakane during May Day Comemoration PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Motshwarakgole-Boko rift takes new turn

The long running fallout between former Botswana National Front (BNF) activist Johnson Motshwarakgole and President Duma Boko appears far from over, with the political consequences of their 2019 split continuing to shape on the country’s opposition politics.

Balopi at Broadhurst Regional Magistrates Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Seven fraud counts haunt Balopi

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president Mpho Balopi has found himself on the wrong side of the law after being slapped with seven counts of fraud and money laundering alongside his seven co-accused persons before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate.

Botswana’s homebuyers age shifts to 46 years

The median age of residential property buyers in Botswana has risen to 46 years, the highest level recorded since 2021, as expensive mortgages, elevated land and construction costs and generally weak household incomes push home ownership further beyond the reach of younger Batswana.

Matsitama councillor dumps BDP for BNF

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) continues to grapple with internal instability following its historic 2024 General Election defeat, as several prominent members and former councillors are leaving the party.

The Duma Boko primary school donation debate

Dr Dada donated a clinic. ZCC donated a clinic in Mmopane. China has contributed to the development of schools, including schools in Mmopane and Serowe Newtown.

BFA prepares to submit AFCON bid documents as deadline looms

Botswana Football Association (BFA) has until 5pm today to submit it's bid documents for the August 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.

FMD crisis turns political

The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis has entered a new and increasingly political phase, with opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) accusing the government of losing grip on the outbreak. On the other side, farmers across affected areas continue to raise questions over livestock destruction, movement restrictions, and the mounting economic cost of the disease.

UDC, unions battle for influence in offing

The political honeymoon between President Duma Boko’s administration and sections of the trade unions appears to be over, with organised labour increasingly turning up the heat on government over what it describes as a "lack of meaningful consultation and recognition".

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Botswana- U.S health milestone celebrated

Makgekgenene dismisses forced exit claims

New Era bets on employability in new strategy

Seven fraud counts haunt Balopi

Abi, Araga Evicted from Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef

FMD crisis turns political

Botswana passes first credit rating test

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Kenewendo caught between alleged DCEC probe, push-out

Motshwarakgole-Boko rift takes new turn

Seven fraud counts haunt Balopi

Botswana’s homebuyers age shifts to 46 years

Matsitama councillor dumps BDP for BNF

The Duma Boko primary school donation debate

BFA prepares to submit AFCON bid documents as deadline looms

FMD crisis turns political

UDC, unions battle for influence in offing