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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Churches launch fight against sex work motion

The Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana (EFB) has summoned churches across the country into a nationwide prayer campaign aimed at stopping Parliament from decriminalising sex work.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 11 August 2026

The fellowship said it was ready to engage with Parliament

'Cooler box' murder accused cries foul over legal representation

Murder accused Tumelo Mogotsi, who is alleged to have brutally killed Oteng Magang over a cooler box in 2015 alongside co-accused Thabo Ntwayakgosi, has raised concerns about his pro deo counsel, accusing the lawyer of not acting in his best intertest as trial continues to stall.

Larona Makhaiza | 12 August 2026

El Niño puts Botswana on drought red alert

Innocent Selatlhwa | 11 August 2026

Churches launch fight against sex work motion

Innocent Selatlhwa | 11 August 2026

BNF takes membership drive digital

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 11 August 2026

BCP demands urgent action on corruption

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 11 August 2026

Three men charged with rape, murder of Sefophe woman

Pini Bothoko | 11 August 2026

Soldier fights for life after throat slit

Pini Bothoko | 11 August 2026

Limpopo Boy dropped from Creators Assembly after viral video

Limpopo Boy has been removed from the inaugural Creators Assembly 2026, shortly after a sexually explicit video allegedly involving the social media personality circulated widely online yesterday.

Koki weaves Botswana’s story into fashion

For luxury fashion designer Koki Chiepe, heritage is not something to be locked away behind museum glass. It is something to be worn, experienced and reimagined for every generation.

Investigators are threatening me – Accused traditional doctor

The fourth accused in the brutal murder of Barulaganye Aston at Kopong has raised concerns in court, alleging that investigators have been threatening her and attempting to influence what she says in the case.

Ikanyeng argues that the election was conducted in full compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act of 2012

Real court battle over Palapye District Council begins

The legal battle over the leadership of the Palapye District Council (PDC) is set to resume on today before the Lobatse High Court.

On the hunt: The Finance Ministry is plugging revenue leakages in the country PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

IMF study spots missing VAT billions

A team from the International Monetary Fund that came to the country last year at the invitation of the Botswana Unified Revenue Service says it found heavy compliance gaps in Value Added Tax, particularly in trade and transportation as well as mining and manufacturing.

Kganetsano revealed that Air Botswana was yet again putting out its hand for more funding PIC FINANCE FACEBOOK

No end in sight for troubled SOEs

Cabinet was recently briefed by the Ministry of Finance on the latest efforts at reforms to State-Owned Entities (SOEs), the group of government-owned companies and entities that annually gobble up taxpayer billions in the name of providing essential service delivery and opportunities.

We are investigating Magosi -DCEC

The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) is investigating the Directorate of Intelligence and Security’s (DIS) Director General, Brigadier Peter Magosi, Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been told.

Moswaane suspension sparks leadership rift

Tensions are mounting in the Botswana People's Party (BPP) following allegations that those at the helm are attempting to push through constitutional amendments designed to entrench their positions whilst sidelining potential challengers ahead of the long-awaited elective congress.

Kopano Kediseng (black) of Mexican Girls tussling for the ball against Gonayamodimo Macha (white) of Gaborone United.PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

KC Sports tournament fills gap in women's football

In a women's football landscape where preseason tournaments are scarce, the KC Sports Pretty in Pink Tournament is set to provide a much-needed competitive platform for eight teams ahead of the 2026–2027 season.

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'Cooler box' murder accused cries foul over legal representation

El Niño puts Botswana on drought red alert

Churches launch fight against sex work motion

BNF takes membership drive digital

BCP demands urgent action on corruption

Three men charged with rape, murder of Sefophe woman

Soldier fights for life after throat slit

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Limpopo Boy dropped from Creators Assembly after viral video

Koki weaves Botswana’s story into fashion

Investigators are threatening me – Accused traditional doctor

Real court battle over Palapye District Council begins

IMF study spots missing VAT billions

No end in sight for troubled SOEs

We are investigating Magosi -DCEC

Moswaane suspension sparks leadership rift

KC Sports tournament fills gap in women's football