Mmegi Online

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Kgafela to miss another 'ancestral' May 21 deadline

Bakgatla ba Kgafela, who have been harbouring hope that their Kgosikgolo, Kgafela Kgafela II, would be arriving home on May 21, 2026, have suffered a blow. With just a few days left before May 21, the only day Kgafela can return to Botswana, his assistant and current regent, Kgosi Bana Sekai, has said Kgafela will not return home this year or in 2027.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 19 May 2026

Kgafela and his tribe

Pule: Facing your nemesis on on the other side of the aisle

During the 12th Parliament, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ruled the country, and it wasn’t until the party lost the 2024 General Election that Kgatleng East legislator Mabuse Pule and his peers realised that being on the other side of the aisle is not easy. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Ryder Gabathuse | 15 May 2026

India eyes stronger Africa ties

Larona Makhaiza | 15 May 2026

Creatives to honour Tshwenyego

staff writer | 20 May 2026

Seakgosing’s humility united bitter rivals

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 May 2026

Humble giant laid to eternal rest

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 May 2026

The nation bids Mogae a final farewell

Johannes Kambai | 19 May 2026

Kazungula man loses P134k to 'KYC' scammers

Pini Bothoko | 19 May 2026

Drawing blanks: A non functional timing board at the University of Ghana Stadium

From the highs of Gaborone to the lows of Accra

Days after Gaborone dished a sumptuous World Relays competition, Accra has served an unappetising 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships, which have drawn complaints over food, accommodation and other logistics. The Ghana competition, which has attracted athletes from the continent's 54 nations, began on Tuesday this week and runs until Sunday.

Ncojane P1.5 billion water tender blocked despite CoA approval

A 100%-citizen-owned Tawana joint venture won the P1.5-billion Ncojane water tender twice. But just when they thought it was over, the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements, the DCEC and the PPRA now stand accused of obstructing the very court order that vindicated it.

Grand return: The Desert Race will return to Gaborone.FILE PIC

Desert Race makes shock return to Gaborone

For years, the sound of roaring engines, flying sand and packed roadside camps became synonymous with Jwaneng. But this year’s Sarona 1000km Desert Race is making a shock shift to Gaborone.

President Mogae was a pragmatic leader. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Remembering the great Lefesto: Anecdotes of a millennial

Former president Festus Mogae passed on a few months before Botswana celebrates its 60 years of independence. In this personal essay, KELETSO THOBEGA goes down memory lane to the early days in her hometown, Lobatse, which is celebrating its 127th anniversary, and remembers Mogae’s legacy.

Fighting to survive: Air Botswana has huge debts and is also struggling with operational issues PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

Air Botswana to lease out jets as financial pressures mount

Despite receiving a more than P300 million investment from government to buy jets, Air Botswana now says its six-aircraft fleet is larger than what it currently needs to run operations efficiently, warning that excess jets are draining the airline’s finances through insurance costs and expensive maintenance obligations.

President Boko speaking at Mogae's funeral. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Political rivals unite at Mogae’s burial

Former president Festus Mogae’s burial on Saturday proved that, despite political differences, party colours, and ideological battles, there are moments capable of bringing politicians together under one roof.

Facing charges: Gobagoba PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Top referee faces sexual misconduct charges

Top local football referee, Tshepo Gobagoba, is facing multiple charges, including sexual harassment and gender-based misconduct in a case that is before the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC). The DC met on April 9, 2026, to consider the charges laid against Gobagoba, an elite Premier League referee.

Creatives to honour Tshwenyego

Family, friends, colleagues and members of Botswana’s creative industry will tomorrow gather for the memorial service of the late Kgomotso Tshwenyego, whose contribution to the country’s entertainment sector has been widely recognised.

Then cub reporter Masego Pilane and Nkhoma interviewing Mogae on his 65th birthday

Walking with president Mogae: Memories of a statesman who carried power lightly

There are assignments in journalism that become more than routine professional duties. They become front-row seats to history. For me, one of those assignments was covering former President Festus Mogae.

News

Pule: Facing your nemesis on on the other side of the aisle

India eyes stronger Africa ties

Creatives to honour Tshwenyego

Seakgosing’s humility united bitter rivals

Humble giant laid to eternal rest

The nation bids Mogae a final farewell

Kazungula man loses P134k to 'KYC' scammers

Mmegi Online

Explore

More

From the highs of Gaborone to the lows of Accra

Ncojane P1.5 billion water tender blocked despite CoA approval

Desert Race makes shock return to Gaborone

Remembering the great Lefesto: Anecdotes of a millennial

Air Botswana to lease out jets as financial pressures mount

Political rivals unite at Mogae’s burial

Top referee faces sexual misconduct charges

Creatives to honour Tshwenyego

Walking with president Mogae: Memories of a statesman who carried power lightly