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Tuesday, May 05, 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

Larona Makhaiza | 05 May 2026

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IAFS-IV summit puts spotlight on Africa India cooperation

The upcoming Fourth India-Africa Forum summit is expected to bring renewed focus to cooperation between African countries and India, with discussions set to span innovation, trade, healthcare, and skills development.

staff writer | 05 May 2026

BOTEPCO rallies media ahead of continental education summit

The Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO) has intensified preparations for the upcoming Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) Conference and Roundtable, engaging the media as part of efforts to ensure widespread awareness and coverage of the continental event.

Kingsley Kuda | 05 May 2026

We didn’t force anyone to the warfront - Russia

While parents and relatives are in distress searching for their family members, whom they believe were duped into the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia says those who went to the war did so voluntarily.

Innocent Selatlhwa,Mbongeni Mguni | 01 May 2026

Part of the proceedings at April 2025 meeting, as captured by a Mmegi source

Tracking trails to Russia

In April 2025, Mmegi was made aware of a meeting at the University of Botswana (UB) in which young women were promised jobs in Russia, paying up to $1,000 per month. Mmegi immediately alerted the local Interpol office, which promised to follow up. Officials now suspect that recruitment was part of larger efforts to lure Africans to Russia. MBONGENI MGUNI & INNOCENT SELATLHWA report

Mbongeni Mguni,Innocent Selatlhwa | 01 May 2026

An alleged poster of Russian recruitment

Ukraine engages special services to seek Batswana in war

The Ukrainian government says it has engaged its special services to help locate Batswana who are missing on the frontlines of the war with Russia, responding to enquiries from concerned relatives.

Innocent Selatlhwa,Mbongeni Mguni | 01 May 2026

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

Mbongeni Mguni,Innocent Selatlhwa | 01 May 2026

BCP heads into an elective conference under a cloud of visible internal division PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BCP faces unprecedented internal rift

For the first time in its history, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) heads into an elective conference under a cloud of visible internal division, marking a sharp break from its long-standing tradition of containing disputes within party structures.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 01 May 2026

Raging on: The Russia Ukraine war exploded in February 2022 and has since sucked in citizens from all over the world PIC: GUARDIAN UK

A crisis amplified across the border

While families in Botswana search for their three loved ones who are missing in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, across the border in Zimbabwe, the government has confirmed that 60 of its citizens are trapped in the war.

Mbongeni Mguni,Innocent Selatlhwa | 01 May 2026

According to the report, the Debt Participation Capital Fund has had no activity since 2015

Public billions remain idle, millions misused12

Billions of Pula are sitting idle in the government accounts, while other public funds are being diverted, mismanaged, or operate without oversight. The latest Auditor General’s report has painted a troubling picture of a financial system struggling to deliver value for money.

Spira Tlhankane | 01 May 2026

Agricultural sector in deepening accountability crisis

Spira Tlhankane | 01 May 2026

Fake medicines, expired drugs – Audit exposes health chaos

Spira Tlhankane,Mbongeni Mguni | 01 May 2026

Drug shortage pushes patients to breaking point

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 01 May 2026

AAB marks 30 years with bold vision

Kabelo Boranabi | 01 May 2026

Public urged to partner with police for safe World Athletics relays

Pini Bothoko | 01 May 2026

Botswana pins economic hopes on new commercial court

Larona Makhaiza | 30 April 2026

Gaolathe engages Dangote

Vice President and Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, is in Lagos, Nigeria where he has held talks with Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, who is currently looking to list his oil refinery giant in more stock exchanges across the continent.

Justice Zein Kebonang PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A child, DNA test, estate fight: court draws the line

The recent ruling by Zein Kebonang in the Gaborone High Court isn’t just a family dispute, but it draws a firm legal boundary around who gets to question paternity, and under what circumstances. When you strip away the personal conflict, the case becomes a useful lens into how courts balance inheritance rights, child welfare, and evidentiary standards.

Fresh audit exposes COVID spending chaos

About P420 million in non-COVID spending under the COVID-19 Fund; a P8 million payment for a botched contract; a ministry Christmas party, boat cruises and game drives in Kasane, are just some of the irregular spending picked by the Auditor General in the latest report on public finances.

LEA embarks on nationwide SMME registration

State-owned Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) says it is embarking on a nationwide registration of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), in an exercise aimed at establishing a comprehensive national database and addressing longstanding data gaps in the sector.

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.

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.

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.

Shame on State looters

“Your and my legitimacy relies on fighting corruption, discrimination and seeking justice.”– Imam KhameneiThis is laid bare in the recently released Auditor General’s report of 2023. The report highlights that government was plundered off millions of pula in wasteful expenditure and irregular procurement at a time when the country was grappling for every thebe to save its citizens. The report reveals that millions set aside for the...

Mmegi Editor | 01 May 2026

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Public billions remain idle, millions misused12

Agricultural sector in deepening accountability crisis

Fake medicines, expired drugs – Audit exposes health chaos

Drug shortage pushes patients to breaking point

AAB marks 30 years with bold vision

Public urged to partner with police for safe World Athletics relays

Botswana pins economic hopes on new commercial court

Gaolathe engages Dangote

A child, DNA test, estate fight: court draws the line

Fresh audit exposes COVID spending chaos

LEA embarks on nationwide SMME registration

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

Botswana pins economic hopes on new commercial court

World Relays ticket sales in late surge

Shame on State looters