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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Botswana repatriates abandoned infant from Russia

A Botswana infant who was abandoned at a hospital in Moscow shortly after birth has been safely repatriated following a joint effort involving local authorities and Russian counterparts.

staff writer | 22 September 2026

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Police warn motorists as cyclist, pedestrian accidents rise

Police have called on motorists to exercise greater caution around pedestrians, cyclists and other road users as accidents involving vulnerable road users are on the rise.

Pini Bothoko | 22 September 2026

Five arrested with P141k in Palapye

Four Zimbabwean nationals and a Motswana man are in police custody after they were found in possession of P141,621, which they allegedly failed to account for during a stop, question and search in Palapye.

Pini Bothoko | 22 September 2026

Tsolamosese man dies after allegedly falling into open pit

A 45-year-old man has died after allegedly falling into a large open hole in Tsolamosese, Mogoditshane.

Pini Bothoko | 22 September 2026

Porridge fight lands brother in hospital

A 23-year-old man from Makolojwane Ward in Serowe has been hospitalised after he was allegedly stabbed in the stomach by his elder brother following a dispute over soft porridge.

Pini Bothoko | 22 September 2026

Feeling the effects: Climate change has spread its tentacles across local agriculture

Botswana climate reporting gets boost as two join MESHA fellowship

In a strategic move to strengthen science and climate journalism coverage across the continent through a gender-responsive and intersectional approach, Africa’s leading science media network, Media for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (MESHA), has unveiled nine media fellows from Eastern and Southern Africa under its climate change media fellowship.

staff writer | 21 September 2026

Dipate’s busy court not getting any quieter

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president, Mpho Balopi has barely exited Dipate’s busy courtroom, and the next high-profile name is already on the magistrate’s diary.

Spira Tlhankane | 18 September 2026

Balopi in deep thinking. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The alleged money trail behind Balopi’s billboard empire

A web of companies, inflated or false project claims and millions of pula allegedly moving between bank accounts has emerged from a charge sheet laying out the State’s case against Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president Mpho Balopi and his alleged associates.

Spira Tlhankane | 18 September 2026

DCEC flags direct tendering in Molale charge

President Duma Boko’s controversial push for direct government appointments has acquired a new layer of scrutiny after the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) charged former Transport and Infrastructure minister Eric Molale with allegedly abusing his office to facilitate the direct appointment of a road construction company.

Spira Tlhankane | 18 September 2026

UDC leadership moves to settle Sefhophe dispute

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) leadership and the Botswana National Front’s (BNF) central committee are expected to meet on Friday in an effort to resolve a dispute over the coalition’s candidate for Sefhophe ward.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 September 2026

BCP unfazed by UDC Sefhophe bid

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 September 2026

Gantsi diarrhoea cases surge

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 September 2026

‘Gaborone water crisis demands urgent rehabilitation’

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 September 2026

Public relations Is becoming more powerful than journalism

THOMAS NKHOMA | 18 September 2026

Inside why Batswana are putting marriage on hold

staff writer | 18 September 2026

Botswana- U.S health milestone celebrated

Johannes Kambai | 18 September 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).

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- 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.

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.

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.

Blue and black: This year's Independence Day celebrations also mark the decades of diamond excellence

‘Kanreki’: 60 and still being young

For two days every year, we anticipate and then are reassured by a singular event. On 30 September - 1 October, the people of Botswana always direct their attention to celebrating the country’s independence, no matter what.

GU faced a hostile reception in Tanzania. PIC YOUNG AFRICANS

GU reveal Tanzania ordeal: Coach punched, players attacked

Gaborone United (GU) have revealed a disturbing account of their CAF Champions League trip to Tanzania, alleging that their coach was punched, a member of their advance party was assaulted and players were attacked by security personnel and supporters before their second-leg defeat to Young Africans.

Makgekgenene played her part

“Ignore the noise, focus on your work”- AnonymousAs the DG of such a controversy-ridden institution, you really played your part in the fight against corruption and economic crime. Your stay at the helm of the DCEC was quickly paying dividends under your stewardship. During your tenure, there was a lot of action as those caught on the wrong side of the law were brought to court regardless of their economic or political status. We have learnt...

Mmegi Editor | 18 September 2026

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UDC leadership moves to settle Sefhophe dispute

BCP unfazed by UDC Sefhophe bid

Gantsi diarrhoea cases surge

‘Gaborone water crisis demands urgent rehabilitation’

Public relations Is becoming more powerful than journalism

Inside why Batswana are putting marriage on hold

Botswana- U.S health milestone celebrated

Makgekgenene dismisses forced exit claims

Seven fraud counts haunt Balopi

Botswana- U.S health milestone celebrated

The Duma Boko primary school donation debate

FMD crisis turns political

‘Kanreki’: 60 and still being young

GU reveal Tanzania ordeal: Coach punched, players attacked

Makgekgenene played her part