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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia–Ukraine war

International Relations Minister Phenyo Butale has confirmed that 15 Botswana citizens are missing, three have been injured and one is incarcerated in Ukraine.

Larona Makhaiza | 27 October 2026

Ukrainian service members fire a shell from a towed howitzer FH-70 at a front line, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Donbas Region, Ukraine July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Embrace UDC direct members, BNF faithfuls urged

Botswana National Front (BNF) president Duma Boko has implored the party’s faithfuls to recognise and embrace direct members of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 27 October 2026

BNF leaders warn against indiscipline

Botswana National Front (BNF) followers have been urged to listen to the grassroots and respect the mandate of ordinary members.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 27 October 2026

The policy was amongst those deliberated at the BNF policy forum held in Selebi Phikwe over the weekend PIC: DUMA BOKO

BNF bows to cadre deployment pressure

The Botswana National Front (BNF) leadership has bowed to pressure from its members to develop a cadre deployment policy, an issue it had initially been reluctant to embrace but which has now made it onto the party’s policy agenda.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 27 October 2026

Two die in road mishap between Kumaga, Rakops

Two men have died after a Toyota RunX they were travelling in collided head-on with a Toyota Land Cruiser about 15 kilometres from Kumaga village.

Pini Bothoko | 27 October 2026

Molepolole woman kills brother over debt

A 41-year-old woman of Molepolole has been arrested and charged with murder after stabbing her younger brother to death during a dispute over money on Saturday afternoon.

Pini Bothoko | 27 October 2026

Police seek family of unidentified dead man

Police are appealing to residents of Molepolole and surrounding areas to help identify a man believed to be aged between 30 and 35 who was found hanging from a tree at Sedumedi Ward last Wednesday.

Pini Bothoko | 27 October 2026

A fire from the gun after the shot. Gunshot

Soldier turns gun on himself at Glen Valley Barracks

A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) member has died following an incident involving a service rifle at Glen Valley Barracks in the early hours of Monday.

Pini Bothoko | 27 October 2026

Tonota District Council also proposed introducing accessible digital payment platforms such as Smega, Orange Money, and MyZaka

Tonota Council pushes for results-driven service delivery

Tonota District Council (TDC) has resolved to strengthen service delivery, promote local economic development, and improve institutional efficiency following the recent five-day strategic planning retreat.

Pini Bothoko | 27 October 2026

The UDC’s double blow comes amidst growing internal wrangles, unresolved factional tensions and mounting complaints PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

UDC’s Mmadinare double blow

Botswana National Front (BNF) finally hosts its long planned policy forum over the weekend under mounting pressure after the party and its coalition partners in the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) lost Sefhophe ward by-election. The last Saturday’s loss has been aggravated by the disengagement of Mmadinare East councillor Martin Goitsemang, which paves a way for another test for the UDC in the constituency. Write Mmegi Staffers RYDER GABATHUSE & TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE

Ryder Gabathuse,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

BCP by-election victory alters Mmadinare politics

Ryder Gabathuse | 23 October 2026

BNF veterans challenge Moupo on cadre deployment

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

BCP builds momentum ahead of 2029 polls

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

China partnership opens new opportunities for Botswana

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

BPF coalition ties rattle UDC

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2026

Kweneng Land Board bows to Compensation-in-Kind beneficiaries

SPIRA TLHANKANE | 23 October 2026

Boko’s ‘no social contract’ words haunt UDC post-Sefhophe

Botswana Congress Party’s (BCP) victory over the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in the Sefhophe council by-election has brought President Duma Boko’s controversial remarks on election promises back into the spotlight.

I am unable not to get involved-Dow

Unity Dow, former High Court judge and Cabinet minister is now vice president of the Botswana Congress Party BCP). At 67, she talks about the cost of leadership, the barriers that keep women from the top and what it would take to change who gets to lead. She speaks to journalist and researcher MMAPULA MOLAPONG about power, politics, identity and a lifetime of stepping up

Hotel 4:30 wins three global luxury awards

Local hospitality player, Hotel 4:30, has won three prestigious international awards strengthening its position in the competitive industry and a motivation for the brand to excel.

BDP embraces opposition unity after defeat

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) appears to be warming up to cooperation with other opposition parties after a string of disappointing by-election results, culminating in its latest defeat in Sefhophe.

Bantu Film Festival challenges Botswana to build real film economy

Running from October 20 to 24 under a theme that pushes local narratives onto the global stage, the festival has once again pulled filmmakers, officials and ordinary viewers into the same room.

BCP topples UDC in Sefhophe by-election

Opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has defeated the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in the Sefhophe council by-election, securing 800 votes against the latter’s 705 in a contest that could signal growing voter dissatisfaction with the ruling party.

Four die in Khoemacau mine head-on collision

Four men have died whilst nine others sustained injuries in a head-on collision between a 70-seater bus and a 16-seater combi inside Khoemacau Mine premises.

Diplomatic relations must be on equal footing

“Let us never negotiate out of fear.But let us never fear to negotiate”– John F. KennedySupport for healthcare, education, skills and infrastructure can improve lives. The reaffirmed commitment to the Mmopane–Block 8 road is welcome for the prospect of better transport links for surrounding communities.China has shown willingness to assist Botswana, and government deserves credit for securing these commitments. However, the success of our...

Mmegi Editor | 23 October 2026

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UDC’s Mmadinare double blow

BCP by-election victory alters Mmadinare politics

BNF veterans challenge Moupo on cadre deployment

BCP builds momentum ahead of 2029 polls

China partnership opens new opportunities for Botswana

BPF coalition ties rattle UDC

Kweneng Land Board bows to Compensation-in-Kind beneficiaries

Boko’s ‘no social contract’ words haunt UDC post-Sefhophe

I am unable not to get involved-Dow

Hotel 4:30 wins three global luxury awards

BDP embraces opposition unity after defeat

Bantu Film Festival challenges Botswana to build real film economy

BCP topples UDC in Sefhophe by-election

Four die in Khoemacau mine head-on collision

Diplomatic relations must be on equal footing