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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.

Mpho Mokwape | 10 July 2026

Benedict Gaborakanelwe

Seretse & Co lose bid to stop DCEC prosecutors

The Broadhurst Regional Magistrate's Court has dismissed an application by businessman Bakang Seretse and four co-accused who had challenging the authority of prosecutors handling the high-profile National Petroleum Fund (NPF) criminal case.

Mpho Mokwape | 10 July 2026

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

Mpho Mokwape | 10 July 2026

Accused in NPF case to appeal DCEC’s constitutional authority to prosecute

Mpho Mokwape | 10 July 2026

City council’s own-source revenue collections improve

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 July 2026

New GCC Clerk walks into a political minefield

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 July 2026

BCP yet to decide on overseer ahead of crucial poll

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 July 2026

Motshegwa warns councillors against conflicts

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 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.

Dow gets BCP women endorsement ahead of poll

Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Women's League has thrown its weight behind former Cabinet minister Unity Dow, marking a rare intervention by a party structure in an internal leadership contest.

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.

Minister-of-Sport-and-Arts-Jacob-Kelebeng

Kelebeng: Fortuitously wooed into politics by sport

A very strong and virtuous leader with utmost humility and veneration for the public and the Takatokwane constituency he represents. This is how Tlokweng outspoken Legislator, Phenyo Segokgo describes his party colleague and Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

BHC court defence crumbles as judge rejects legal mandate

Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) cannot be represented in an urgent employment case because it failed to file a valid power of attorney and board resolution authorising its lawyers to act for the corporation, a court has ruled.

BNF postpones executive secretary's disciplinary hearing

Botswana National Front (BNF) has postponed the disciplinary hearing of its suspended executive secretary, Oabona Molefe.

Finding its feet: Morupule B’s improved operations helped electricity stability in the first quarter and also supported broader economic activity. Electricity recorded an increase of 197.7% in the first quarter, compared to a 50.0% decrease in the corresponding quarter of 2025 PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

Hope, uncertainty as economy enters second half

The economy grew by 3.5% in the first quarter with expansion in nearly all sectors. Positivity is strengthening in diamonds and the broader mining sector going into the second half of the year. Risks are however also rising, including key credit ratings decisions in September. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

Ready to rumble: Yilmaz (centre) and his lawyers in Gaborone recently. The investor is eager to finalise the takeover of Mupane and conduct a due diligence

Ray of light beams for gold mining in the North

Nearly three years after the closure of Mupane Gold Mine hit the economy of the North, a new chapter is beginning to emerge for the country's gold sector.

Toddler critical after gas delivery truck hit

A one-year and six-month-old toddler is fighting for his life at Princess Marina Hospital after being hit by a gas delivery vehicle at his family's home in Mogoditshane on Saturday morning. The accident occurred at around 11am in Tsolamosese location, police said.

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Seretse & Co lose bid to stop DCEC prosecutors

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

Accused in NPF case to appeal DCEC’s constitutional authority to prosecute

City council’s own-source revenue collections improve

New GCC Clerk walks into a political minefield

BCP yet to decide on overseer ahead of crucial poll

Motshegwa warns councillors against conflicts

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BoB raises P2.8bn for govt as yields slide

Dow gets BCP women endorsement ahead of poll

OLEA Botswana officially launches

Kelebeng: Fortuitously wooed into politics by sport

BHC court defence crumbles as judge rejects legal mandate

BNF postpones executive secretary's disciplinary hearing

Hope, uncertainty as economy enters second half

Ray of light beams for gold mining in the North

Toddler critical after gas delivery truck hit