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Police crackdown on bars, other businesses sparks backlash

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Tiroeaone Ntsima, has urged police and by-law officers to exercise moderation when enforcing regulations at entertainment venues, warning that shutting down bars and other businesses can have a devastating impact on communities.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 12 December 2025

Minister Ntsima has expressed a concern over reports of police officers closing bars for playing music or hosting performances

Jwaneng Debswana Mine. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

IMF warns Botswana against buying De Beers

The IMF has cautioned Botswana against attempting to increase its stake in De Beers, advice that comes as Finance Ministry technocrats reportedly spend sleepless nights on the 2026 budget which is due in two months’ time.

Mbongeni Mguni,Lewanika Timothy | 12 December 2025

The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture announced a temporary restriction on 16 vegetable types PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Outrage breaks in SA over Botswana veggie restriction

South African farmer lobby groups have expressed familiar disparagement over the seasonal import restriction of 16 vegetable types that Botswana placed this week.

Lewanika Timothy | 12 December 2025

The caucus warned that phones and social media are now a fast-becoming new crime scene for women and children. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Parly caucus warns of rising digital violence

Members of Parliament caucus on women, child protection officials and gender-rights advocates came together, earlier this week, continuing the 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to sound the alarm on a surge in digital violence.

Brilliant Manje | 12 December 2025

Katlholo spills the beans

The sum total of former Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) director general Tymon Katlholo’s recent conference presentation is a scathing indictment of governance under the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) administration led by former president, Mokgweetsi Masisi. Writes Correspondent KABO RAMASIA

Kabo Ramasia | 12 December 2025

BMC refused to accept the arbitrator’s award, and wants the High Court to review and set it aside

BMC rejects arbitration award to pay Dune Foods P1.2m

A local entity which produces packaged tripe, Dune Foods faces a bleak future after it was forced to halt its business due to an ongoing contractual dispute with the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC).

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 12 December 2025

Youth delegates this week engaged in discussions on policy gaps, resource allocation, and multi-sectoral collaboration.

Botswana commits to youth, health climate priorities

Botswana is making strides to translate youth insights into actionable policies, following the high-level Breakfast meeting and policy dialogue on Wednesday, at Hotel 430, Gaborone.

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 December 2025

Major reforms unveiled as Botswana readies GBV law

Botswana’s efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) entered a new phase this week when Parliament was updated on key reforms to address the scourge.

Pini Bothoko | 12 December 2025

The UDC is concerned about indiscipline among its councillors. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

UDC to discipline defiant councillors

As the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) grapples with a wave of internal turbulence, the party leadership has threatened to crack down on rebellious councillors if they continue to defy party caucuses.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 December 2025

Mahloko, First mother donates Christmas gifts to Serenity Rehabilitation Centre patients

Serenity launches Day Care Centre for elderly

Serenity Rehabilitation Centre, a home-based care organisation, has officially launched a dedicated Day Care Centre for elderly people to address growing concerns about mental health and social isolation amongst seniors.

Opelo Rakereng,Brilliant Manje | 12 December 2025

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

Larona Makhaiza | 12 December 2025

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

Opelo Rakereng | 12 December 2025

PSLE performance on upward trend

Pini Bothoko | 12 December 2025

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Pini Bothoko | 09 December 2025

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Pini Bothoko | 09 December 2025

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Pini Bothoko | 09 December 2025

Molope wins Toyota Corolla Sedan in OLDM charity raffle

FRANCISTOWN:A lucky Motswana man , Erick Molope, has won a preloved Toyota Corolla sedan in the Debswana Orapa, Letlhakane, and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) Annual General Manager's Charity Walk Car Raffle.

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

A legal battle has begun at the High Court as a same-sex couple pursues marriage equality. The couple, Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile, has taken the government to court, challenging the Marriage Act, which they say forbids same-sex marriages.

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

The Office of the First Lady is set to host the second national Thanksgiving ceremony this Sunday at Bible Life Ministries, marking a continuation of an agreement reached last year with churches throughout Botswana to establish the event as an annual tradition.

Boko’s judicial ‘headhunting’ irks LSB

Law Society of Botswana (LSB) is challenging the sudden appointment of former Attorney General (AG), Mmako Abram, to the High Court bench, saying the move amounts to “pure headhunting” that destroys fairness, shuts out deserving lawyers, and shakes public trust in the courts.

Tariq Babitseng speaking during Zebras send off ceremony. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Zebras walk into AFCON With P4 Million more in the bank

Before the first whistle blows in Morocco, the Zebras are guaranteed more than P4 million in player incentives for their participation at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals scheduled later this month.

Green diamonds: The country's is increasing its solar generation as part of reducing emissions and contributing to global clean energy targets

Operations kick off at bigger Mmadinare solar plant

Norwegian renewable energy giant, Scatec ASA, says the second 60MW phase of its 120MW Mmadinare solar facility has officially begun commercial operations.

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Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

A 26-year-old man was discovered hanging from a tree in the bush behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks on Saturday, in what police suspect to be a case of suicide.

Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

Mmegi Editor | 12 December 2025

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Serenity launches Day Care Centre for elderly

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Molope wins Toyota Corolla Sedan in OLDM charity raffle

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

Boko’s judicial ‘headhunting’ irks LSB

Zebras walk into AFCON With P4 Million more in the bank

Operations kick off at bigger Mmadinare solar plant

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred