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Botswana National Front (BNF) has begun welcoming back some of its former members, a move that party leaders say is part of fulfilling key resolutions adopted during the organisation’s July congress.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 December 2025

The return of former BNF activists marks an important moment of rebuilding for the party PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

This significant jump suggests that the BCP is beginning to regain ground PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BCP rises strongly, BDP falls as UDC wins

Botswana Congress Party (BCP) recorded a remarkable surge in support at the just-ended Moreomaoto ward by-election by more than doubling the number of votes it received during the 2024 General Election.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 December 2025

Sowa Town council raises P1.5 million as financial pressures mount

As financial constraints continue to weigh heavily on councils across Botswana, Sowa Town Council has managed to raise P1.5 million to reinforce its finances at a time when national funding is steadily shrinking.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 December 2025

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

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

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

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

Decades-long wait for land pushes Shashe West residents to breaking point

Pini Bothoko | 12 December 2025

YDF owed P10 million in Tlokweng

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 December 2025

Serenity launches Day Care Centre for elderly

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

IMF warns Botswana against buying De Beers

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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