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Delta lease fallout as Trust accuses gov’t of betrayal

A bitter land dispute is brewing in the South-Eastern reaches of the Okavango Delta after the Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust (OKMCT) served the government with a 30-day statutory notice, threatening to drag the matter to the High Court over the stalled renewal of its NG32 lease. NG32 is a community-controlled wildlife management area.

Calistus Kolantsho | 20 February 2026

Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust PIC: OKMCT

Extension II Magistrate Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Magistrate denies repeat offender bail

Extension II Chief Magistrate Kamogelo Mmesi has taken a firm stance, declaring that she will no longer entertain any further bail applications from Onkabetse Mongwaketse, who stands accused of rape and issuing threats to kill.

Larona Makhaiza | 23 February 2026

Violence fuels fear, undermines public trust – Marathe warns

PINI BOTHOKO | 23 February 2026

UB restructuring reaches parley

Larona Makhaiza | 20 February 2026

Delta lease fallout as Trust accuses gov’t of betrayal

Calistus Kolantsho | 20 February 2026

Prime delta land war reignites as Saleshando demands return

Spira Tlhankane | 20 February 2026

Veterans weigh in on the deteriorating levels of political discourse

TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE | 20 February 2026

BDP unapologetic about Palapye retreat, plans bold 2029 strategy

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 February 2026

'Next time, don’t report to the police, figure out where to go'

After a woman withdrew a threat-to-kill case, Extension II Chief Magistrate Kamogelo Mmesi said the latter is one of the women who make it difficult to fight Gender Based Violence (GBV).

BTC reduces data prices following regulator approval

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has downwardly revised its mobile data prices following regulatory approvals, introducing new bundles that offer more data at lower or unchanged price points.

State opposes bail for maid's bail application

An Investigating Officer (IO) Bagamang Dario has stood firm against granting a house helper accused of cruel punishment of a minor child.

Man accused of murdering mother fails to meet bail conditions

A young man who stands accused of murdering his mother has been further remanded in custody after failing to meet bail conditions.

Francistown High Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Justice sleeps as ‘mother killer’ walks free

The Francistown High Court has permanently stopped the prosecution of a woman accused of murdering her mother, citing an unjustified eight-year delay that violated her constitutional right to a fair trial.

Gaitsiwe demands P2m for roadblock ordeal

At 48, Moroka Gaitsiwe is a man worn down by pain, not only the physical scars he says he carries, but the emotional toll of waiting eight long years for justice.

De Beers Diamond Entrepreneur Programme participants

De Beers rolls out Diamond Entrepreneur Programme

Officials at De Beers said Friday that the company’s Diamond Entrepreneur Programme has already attracted tremendous attention with many applicants showing interest.

Groundbreaking of one of the country's major projects. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Half-billion pula lost to non-starter DM projects

Taxpayers are set to fork out nearly half-a-billion pula to settle claims for 132 government projects that were suspended before a single brick could be laid, or any foundation dug.

Going up: Overall annual inflation was measured at 4.1% in January, but food inflation came in at 6.1% PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Food inflation speeds up

The annual rate of increase in the average prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages reached 6.1 percent in January, the quickest in more than 12 months, indicating faster rising prices of most basic commodities.

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Magistrate denies repeat offender bail

Violence fuels fear, undermines public trust – Marathe warns

UB restructuring reaches parley

Delta lease fallout as Trust accuses gov’t of betrayal

Prime delta land war reignites as Saleshando demands return

Veterans weigh in on the deteriorating levels of political discourse

BDP unapologetic about Palapye retreat, plans bold 2029 strategy

'Next time, don’t report to the police, figure out where to go'

BTC reduces data prices following regulator approval

State opposes bail for maid's bail application

Man accused of murdering mother fails to meet bail conditions

Justice sleeps as ‘mother killer’ walks free

Gaitsiwe demands P2m for roadblock ordeal

De Beers rolls out Diamond Entrepreneur Programme

Half-billion pula lost to non-starter DM projects

Food inflation speeds up