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Tuesday, December 09, 2025

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.

Sharon Mathala | 09 December 2025

Bonolo Selelo

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

A 26-year-old man from Metsimotlhabe was arrested after police, acting on a tip-off, allegedly found him in possession of substances suspected to be dagga.

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

Mathoothe calls for renewed purpose as Trade Ministry turns 60

Laone Choeunyane | 09 December 2025

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

Sharon Mathala | 09 December 2025

Batlokwa demand action against five rival chiefs

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 December 2025

Kgosi Gaborone charts Batlokwa’s future

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 December 2025

ZCC St.Engenas headquarters in Moria.PIC.PRESIDENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA

High Court orders ZCC Botswana to reunite

The long-running leadership battle that split the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) in Botswana came to a head at the High Court in Gaborone’s CBD yesterday, where Justice Zein Kebonang threw out the case and ordered the immediate reunification of the church.

By-elections often arrive quietly, triggered by unfortunate circumstances such as the death of the area councillor PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Moremaoto votes, parties face reality

All eyes will this Saturday turn to the small yet politically significant Moremaoto ward, where a by-election will challenge political parties to prove whether they still hold the trust, confidence and belief of the people. In 2024 General Election, 545 voters were validly registered, out of which, 459 turned to vote constituting about 84% voter turnout.

Team continues to search for missing boy in Maun: PIC : Ngami Times

Day 3: Search for Maun missing boy continues

Day 3 of an intensive search for a 12-year-old boy feared to have been attacked by a crocodile has resumed. As of 10 am this morning, the search continues.

Contraband is the lifeblood of a thriving underground economy, including mobile phones, drugs, and cigarettes

Mahalapye Prison’s thriving underground economy

MAHALAPYE: Oftentimes, we hear of the prison shadow economy. Mmegi Staffer SHARON MATHALA uncovers the horrifying reality behind the locked gates of Mahalapye State Prison in this exclusive interview with inmates

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.

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

Historic appointment: Ntesang is the new BCA chief executive officer

Ntesang becomes first Motswana cricket CEO

Experienced administrator, Tebogo ‘Gerda’ Ntesang has made history after she became the first Motswana and woman to be appointed CEO of the Botswana Cricket Association (BCA). She joins the body following early retirement from the Ministry of Sport and Arts (MoSA) where she served as Principal Programmes Officer.

Botswana’s economy expected to operate below full capacity

FRANCISTOWN: Lesego Moseki, the new Governor of the Bank of Botswana (BoB), has said that the economy is expected to continue to operate below full capacity in the short to medium term, thereby not generating demand-driven inflationary pressures.

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Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Mathoothe calls for renewed purpose as Trade Ministry turns 60

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

Batlokwa demand action against five rival chiefs

Kgosi Gaborone charts Batlokwa’s future

High Court orders ZCC Botswana to reunite

Moremaoto votes, parties face reality

Day 3: Search for Maun missing boy continues

Mahalapye Prison’s thriving underground economy

Boko’s judicial ‘headhunting’ irks LSB

Zebras walk into AFCON With P4 Million more in the bank

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

Ntesang becomes first Motswana cricket CEO

Botswana’s economy expected to operate below full capacity