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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Seakgosing’s humility united bitter rivals

Former ambassador and ex-minister of Health, Dr John Seakgosing, has been described as a humble leader who never allowed political colours to influence his decisions or service to the community.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 May 2026

Seakgosing's burial in Thamaga. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Mogae was laid to rest at Phomolong Cemetery on Saturday in Gaborone. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Humble giant laid to eternal rest

As former president Festus Mogae was laid to rest at Phomolong Cemetery on Saturday in Gaborone, emotional tributes poured in for a man many described as humble, principled, and never intoxicated by power despite occupying the highest office in the land.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 May 2026

The aura was heavy with solemn dignity and quiet grief. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The nation bids Mogae a final farewell

May 16, 2026, the nation stood still as many converged at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Centre before proceeding to Phomolong Memorial Park to bid a final farewell to Festus Gontebanye Mogae, Botswana’s third President.

Johannes Kambai | 19 May 2026

Kazungula man loses P134k to 'KYC' scammers

A 34-year-old man from Kazungula has been swindled out of P134,000 by fraudsters who masqueraded as bank employees, claiming to assist him with updating his Know Your Customer (KYC) details.

Pini Bothoko | 19 May 2026

Palapye police probe rape of 11-year-old girl

Palapye police are investigating a case in which an 11-year-old girl was raped by her mother's male relative on Saturday night.

Pini Bothoko | 19 May 2026

Botswana Post traces missing millions

The Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Post, Thabo Mzwinila, says most of the P59 million that was reported missing from the post's trust account has now been traced and accounted for.

Mpho Mokwape | 19 May 2026

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.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 May 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

Sithole is lying - IO in Karema's case

Contrary to the statements advanced by murder accused Lovemore Sithole that he has endured torture and abuse at the hands of the police to force a confession statement out of him, Investigating Officer (IO) Tiroyaone Gosibotsile said the accused is clutching at straws.

Larona Makhaiza | 19 May 2026

Thabile Ngwato - Executive Producer String Attached

From Script to Screen: Behind Mzansi Magic’s New Drama Strings Attached

Seven questions for founder and Executive Producer Thabile Ngwato (TN), offering more insight into the inspiration behind Strings Attached, the new drama series featuring Rosemary Zimu-Mnguni and Melusi Mbhele (Xolani).

correspondent | 18 May 2026

BNPC in Leadership vacuum, funding pressure

Mpho Mokwape | 15 May 2026

When public declarations grow loud but truth begins to whisper

Thomas Nkhoma | 15 May 2026

BAMB grapples with mounting debt

Pauline Dikuelo | 15 May 2026

BPC financial crisis deepens despite operational gains

Mpho Mokwape | 15 May 2026

Moriti scheme a lifeline for teachers’ families – BTU

Pini Bothoko | 15 May 2026

BERA mourns Mogae

correspondent | 15 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

The Monitor Editor | 19 May 2026

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From Script to Screen: Behind Mzansi Magic’s New Drama Strings Attached

BNPC in Leadership vacuum, funding pressure

When public declarations grow loud but truth begins to whisper

BAMB grapples with mounting debt

BPC financial crisis deepens despite operational gains

Moriti scheme a lifeline for teachers’ families – BTU

BERA mourns Mogae

From the highs of Gaborone to the lows of Accra

Ncojane P1.5 billion water tender blocked despite CoA approval

Remembering the great Lefesto: Anecdotes of a millennial

Desert Race makes shock return to Gaborone

Air Botswana to lease out jets as financial pressures mount

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

Top referee faces sexual misconduct charges

Oh what a State funeral!