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Friday, September 11, 2026

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has decided not to rally behind it's president who faces charges preferred against him by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and Directorate on Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Larona Makhaiza 11 September 2026

Balopi. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO 19.43.55

BNF mourns benign, fearless Akambakamba

The death of nominated Serowe West councillor, Naledi Akambakamba, affectionately known by many as “Cde Mother”, “Mma Akay” and “Star”, has left the Botswana National Front (BNF) mourning the loss of one of its most committed and fearless cadres. Akambakamba, who passed on Monday, was not just an ordinary BNF councillor or political activist.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 11 September 2026

Nomy Rejects Benchwarmer Position, Loses Right to Participate in Big Brother Naija Season 11

Big Brother has revoked Nomy’s right to participate in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 game and ordered her to leave the House following her refusal to accept the Benchwarmer position on Monday night.

correspondent | 08 September 2026

Revenge, Secrets and Forbidden Love Take Centre Stage in Novelas+ New Telenovela My Secret Truth

This September, Novelas+ brings viewers My Secret Truth (Mi Verdad Oculta), a captivating new Mexican telenovela from TelevisaUnivision. Premiering on 9 September, the series will air weekdays at 17:00 CAT, delivering drama, secrets and romance every afternoon.

correspondent | 09 September 2026

South Korean killer’s mitigation fails, sent to death row

Francistown High Court Judge, Bengbame Sechele, recently sentenced Kitso Makati to death after finding that there were no extenuating circumstances to reduce his moral blameworthiness in the commission of murder during an armed robbery in Palapye.

Pini Bothoko | 08 September 2026

Teen pregnancies raise Tlokweng alarm

Tlokweng District Council (TDC) has raised concern over the growing number of teenage pregnancies in the area, after recording 19 cases during the quarter.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 September 2026

Sky Clouds aligns UB Hotel salaries with P4,000 minimum wage

Sky Clouds (Pty) Ltd has resolved to align salaries at the University of Botswana (UB) Hotel and Conference Centre with the government proposed P4, 000 minimum wage.

Correspondent | 08 September 2026

Rammidi speaking during the BDP press briefing. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Rammidi somersaults on his earlier position

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) secretary general Kentse Rammidi appears to have backtracked on his earlier call for party members who find themselves on the wrong side of the law to step aside.

Larona Makhaiza | 08 September 2026

Duma Boko School official openning. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Moti investment sparks state-capture fears

South African businessman, Zunaid Moti’s relationship with Botswana’s ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is at the centre of a fierce state-capture controversy.

staff writer | 08 September 2026

Look out for the new fashion show Glamour Blast!!!

Glamour Blast: Giving young women a platform to shine beyond the runway

Q&A with Glamour Blast decorator, creator, producer and director, Saeid Zokaei Arani

staff writer | 08 September 2026

Sekerese acquitted after begging Boko for pardon

Larona Makhaiza | 08 September 2026

Men account for 71% of road deaths in five years

Kabelo Boranabi | 08 September 2026

Balopi’s fraud charges put BDP in the dock

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 September 2026

BDP’s Sefophe vetting process queried

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 September 2026

UDC settles for Galebotse as consensus candidate for Sefhophe

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 September 2026

GUC law graduates in limbo

Spira Tlhankane | 04 September 2026

Take responsibility on the roads, Ngakaagae urges men

MOLEPOLOLE: The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund’s second Men’s Road Safety Pitso was held here on Friday under the theme, “Borra, Imagine Life Without You!”, with men called on to take greater responsibility behind the wheel.

Moti investment sparks state-capture fears

South African businessman, Zunaid Moti’s relationship with Botswana’s ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is at the centre of a fierce state-capture controversy.

Partners: Jindal Steel and Power chairman, Naveen Jindal, Boko and Moti at the launch earlier today PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Boko launches grand vision for education, healthcare

President Duma Boko says the African Hero initiative launched today in Gaborone is a proof of concept that will roll out schools and clinics across the country and Africa at pace and lower cost.

Makoba said members of the central committee will travel to Sefophe to meet party members in a meeting scheduled for this week. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BDP’s Sefophe vetting process queried

When everyone in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) thought the recent Sefophe ward primary election process went seamlessly, the party is facing a fresh test of its internal cohesion in the area.

Rammidi somersaults on his earlier position

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) secretary general Kentse Rammidi appears to have backtracked on his earlier call for party members who find themselves on the wrong side of the law to step aside.

Balopi’s fraud charges put BDP in the dock

Minority opposition party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been thrust into an uncomfortable political spotlight following the charging of its president, Mpho Balopi, with fraud and money laundering.

Tightrope act: Gaolathe and his lieutenants have kickstarted the 2027-2028 budget cycle

Softer spending eases 2025-26 deficit by 36%

Preliminary figures from the Bank of Botswana indicate that the final budget deficit for the 2025–2026 financial year came in at P16.3 billion, down from the forecast shortfall of P25.5 billion, largely due to a slowdown in spending.

Rising abortion figures demand urgent action

Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...

The Monitor Editor | 08 September 2026

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Glamour Blast: Giving young women a platform to shine beyond the runway

Sekerese acquitted after begging Boko for pardon

Men account for 71% of road deaths in five years

Balopi’s fraud charges put BDP in the dock

BDP’s Sefophe vetting process queried

UDC settles for Galebotse as consensus candidate for Sefhophe

GUC law graduates in limbo

Take responsibility on the roads, Ngakaagae urges men

Moti investment sparks state-capture fears

Boko launches grand vision for education, healthcare

BDP’s Sefophe vetting process queried

Rammidi somersaults on his earlier position

Balopi’s fraud charges put BDP in the dock

Softer spending eases 2025-26 deficit by 36%

Rising abortion figures demand urgent action