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Gaborone hosts landmark continental education summit

Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO) hosted the first-ever Africa Teaching and Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) conference, drawing delegates from across the continent to deliberate on the future of the teaching profession.

Kingsley Kuda | 06 May 2026

BOTEPCO hosted the first-ever Africa Teaching and Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) conference. PIC.KINGSLEY KUDA

Every child is precious

UNICEF, firmly believes that every child is precious, and each drop of the polio vaccine brings the nation closer to a world where no child suffers from this preventable disease. UNICEF therefore, joins the government of Botswana,

TUDUETSO KELAPILE | 06 May 2026

Workers singing strugle songs in Letlhakane during May Day Comemoration. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Union leaders fire salvos at Boko

Fiery and highly charged trade union leaders have sharply excoriated President Duma Boko following his jibe during the recent May Day commemorations in the diamond-rich village of Letlhakane, signalling escalating tensions between labour and the new administration.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 05 May 2026

We aren't backtracking on ConCourt – Boko

President Duma Boko has doubled down on the government’s plan to establish a Constitutional Court, insisting the move is non-negotiable despite growing public debate over its timing and cost.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 05 May 2026

Justice Zein Kebonang PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Alcohol not an excuse for murder, rules Kebonang

Gaborone High Court Judge Zeinub Kebonang has ruled that "alcohol, jealousy, and claims of provocation do not constitute extenuating circumstances in a brutal murder case", sentencing Tapologo Makwatse to death.

Pini Bothoko | 05 May 2026

Gaborone High Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

High Court throws out bidder for 'skipping' Tribunal

The High Court in Gaborone has struck off the roll an urgent application by Kgare Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd that sought to halt the execution of a multi-million pula short-term insurance brokerage contract awarded by the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC).

Innocent Selatlhwa | 05 May 2026

One dies, others sustain injuries in Mahalapye–Bonwapitse crash

A 22-year-old driver of a Toyota Dyna, commonly known as Matshelonyana, has been charged with causing death by careless driving after a fatal accident that claimed the life of a young woman on Saturday morning.

Pini Bothoko | 05 May 2026

A3 road strikes again killing four, 13 seriously injured

Four women have perished following a road traffic accident involving a public transport combi near Sebina junction on Sunday noon.

Pini Bothoko | 05 May 2026

Siblings perish in road mishap

Two young sisters aged eight and 11 have lost their lives in a road accident that occurred on Saturday night near Makoro Gate along the A1 Highway in the outskirts of Palapye.

Pini Bothoko | 05 May 2026

SOEs to account as Committee begins review

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Statutory Bodies and State-Owned Enterprises (SB&SOE) is set to begin examining 28 state entities beginning May 11, 2026, under the new government.

Mpho Mokwape | 05 May 2026

Public Service College’s training target falls short

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 May 2026

Mall expansion sparks council divide

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 May 2026

Segokgo digitises office, expands access

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 May 2026

Prosecution looms as forensic audit flags 80 senior officials

Larona Makhaiza | 05 May 2026

IAFS-IV summit puts spotlight on Africa India cooperation

staff writer | 05 May 2026

BOTEPCO rallies media ahead of continental education summit

Kingsley Kuda | 05 May 2026

Prosecution looms as forensic audit flags 80 senior officials

Despite not naming any individuals or entities in the summary of the forensic audit, the Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, says prosecutions will be the defining outcome of the much-anticipated investigation

Milestone: The CCA secured a historic cartel settlement at the Competition Tribunal yesterday PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

CCA settles with Hollard; case proceeds vs BIC, Old Mutual

The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) today brings a legal suit against Botswana Insurance Company and Old Mutual for allegedly participating in a long-running scheme to impose mark-ups on spare parts, dictate labour costs to auto-body repairers and force repairers to buy parts only from their preferred suppliers.

World Relays ticket sales in late surge

What began as a slow and uncertain ticket rollout for the 2026 World Athletics Relays has turned into a late surge, with sections of the National Stadium sold out or nearing maximum sale, and others steadily filling up as the event draws near.

Botswana pins economic hopes on new commercial court

In a bid to move Botswana’s investment climate and clear congested civil cases rolls, the Judiciary has established a specialised commercial court.

Every drop: The WUC is owed hundreds of millions of Pula in arrears

Auditor General flags P105m billing errors at WUC

The Auditor General (AG) has uncovered at least P105 million in billing irregularities at the Water Utilities Corporation (WUC), confirming long-standing concerns raised by customers over unusually high and inaccurate water bills.

Ready to go: Part of the relay team that will represent Botswana PIC: BAA

Sport hits pause for World Relays

Local sporting activities will come to a near standstill this weekend as Botswana shifts its full focus to World Athletics Relays 2026, the biggest athletics spectacle ever staged on home soil. From Saturday to Sunday, the National Stadium will be the centre of global attention, with the country hosting athletes in a competition that now stands above every previous international event staged locally in both scale and prestige. In a show of alignment, local sporting codes have deliberately stepped aside to allow athletics to take the spotlight.

This picture of Kabo sparked great concern amongst the family and led to them reporting to Interpol

A family’s worst fear

The Ntesang family of Kanye does not know whether their child, Kabo, is alive or not. The 33-year-old disappeared last November, then sent pictures from Russia wearing camouflage and carrying weapons. Communication ended on December 12, and the Ntesangs have since spent their days at embassies, Interpol and the Ministry of International Relations, searching without success. MBONGENI MGUNI & INNOCENT SELATLHWA write

Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

The Monitor Editor | 05 May 2026

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SOEs to account as Committee begins review

Public Service College’s training target falls short

Mall expansion sparks council divide

Segokgo digitises office, expands access

Prosecution looms as forensic audit flags 80 senior officials

IAFS-IV summit puts spotlight on Africa India cooperation

BOTEPCO rallies media ahead of continental education summit

Prosecution looms as forensic audit flags 80 senior officials

CCA settles with Hollard; case proceeds vs BIC, Old Mutual

World Relays ticket sales in late surge

Botswana pins economic hopes on new commercial court

Auditor General flags P105m billing errors at WUC

Sport hits pause for World Relays

A family’s worst fear

Don't let FMD outbreak drag on