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Saturday, April 04, 2026

BDP accuses UDC of "scapegoat politics" over gazette blunder

Former ruling party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has launched a scathing attack on the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)-led government, accusing it of attempting to deflect blame onto junior officials following the controversial commuter fare hike Government Gazette error.

staff writer | 04 April 2026

BDP SG Kentse Rammidi

Fatal crash near Tewane leaves woman dead, nine injured

A woman believed to be between 40 and 45 years old has died following a road traffic accident involving a combi and a 65-seater bus in the early hours of Friday morning near Tewane village.

Pini Bothoko | 03 April 2026

Tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele,. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

Youth unite against fare hike

On Wednesday, tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, accusing him of failing to urgently address their grievances. The students, who stood at the Office of the President for hours also demanded to know whether their allowance will be increased.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 April 2026

Students demand answers amid broken promises

Frustrated and united, tertiary students across the country this week spoke out against what they describe as government inaction, broken promises, and worsening living conditions. Mmegi Photojournalist PHATSIMO KAPENG captures all the moments as the students set aside political differences to demand urgent, tangible solutions from leadership.

Phatsimo Kapeng | 03 April 2026

Following the mounting pressure from the protest, the government adopted the proposed fares PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Students revolt against UDC go’vt

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 marked a revolutionary moment as university students in Botswana protested at the Office of the President, forcing the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government to reverse controversial commuter fare hikes.

Johannes Kambai | 03 April 2026

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

Government has temporarily waived the requirement for motorists to renew vehicle licenses and driver’s licenses, following persistent failures in the national transport system that have left thousands stranded in long queues across the country.

staff writer | 02 April 2026

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

As the government rescinded it’s decision to increase transport fares following a protest by the University of Botswana (UB) students, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure (MIT) Noah Salakae said the resolution was not a sheer moment of weakness.

Larona Makhaiza | 01 April 2026

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Batlokwa have strongly rejected the 2018 Tlokweng National Development Plan, reasoning that it threatens their ancestral land and agricultural livelihood.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 March 2026

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

Tension and defiance dominated proceedings at the Tlokweng main kgotla on Saturday, as Batlokwa residents firmly rejected government proposals to upgrade their village into a town.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 March 2026

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Police in Serowe are investigating a tragic incident in which a dispute between a couple ended in the death of a 24-year-old woman in Mogorosi village on Saturday night.

Pini Bothoko | 31 March 2026

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

Pini Bothoko | 31 March 2026

Traditional doctor found hanging in a tree in Tewane

Pini Bothoko | 31 March 2026

Pensioner loses P30,000 to KYC phone scam

Pini Bothoko | 31 March 2026

Two Mahalapye men swindled in separate phone scams

Pini Bothoko | 31 March 2026

Seven men in court for gang ‘raping’ female athlete

staff writer | 31 March 2026

Rapist answers for every single penetration

Innocent Selatlhwa | 31 March 2026

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Batlokwa have strongly rejected the 2018 Tlokweng National Development Plan, reasoning that it threatens their ancestral land and agricultural livelihood.

About 42% of public officers ‘fail’ declaration of assets test

While the Ethics and Integrity Directorate (EID) has revealed expansion of the list of public officers required to declare their assets and liabilities, a large number remain non-compliant. Director General of EID Tiny Keseabetswe is not impressed with the compliance rate of 58.2%. At least 1672 public officers, including 13 Members of Parliament, are yet to declare their assets.

Boko defies Batswana on ConCourt

President Duma Boko has pushed through one of the most consequential legal reforms in Botswana’s recent history, with Parliament approving the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, despite clear and sustained public unease over its timing.

Vehicles at Filling Stattion. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Fuel hike lands hard as inflation pressures build

Households are bracing for a fresh cost of living squeeze following a sharp increase in petrol, diesel and paraffin prices, with the latest adjustments expected to push up transport costs, food prices and overall inflation.

Pensioner loses P30,000 to KYC phone scam

A 60-year-old man from Mahalapye has fallen victim to a phone scam, losing P30,000 to a fraudster who impersonated a bank official.

Cooler box murder accused no-show in court

Murder accused Tumelo Mogotsi, who is alleged to have brutally killed Oteng Magang over a cooler box in 2015 alongside co-accused Thabo Ntwayakgosi, failed to appear before the Gaborone High Court today, resulting in the trial being postponed.

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

BPF should get house in order

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has this week rightly washed his hands of the mess, refusing to wade into a party squabble that has no clear leadership and no single version of the truth.When a single party sends six different letters to the Speaker’s office, each claiming to be the authoritative voice, it is not just confusion, but an embarrassment.Keorapetse is correct to insist on institutional boundaries. Parliament...

Mmegi Editor | 27 March 2026

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Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

Traditional doctor found hanging in a tree in Tewane

Pensioner loses P30,000 to KYC phone scam

Two Mahalapye men swindled in separate phone scams

Seven men in court for gang ‘raping’ female athlete

Rapist answers for every single penetration

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

About 42% of public officers ‘fail’ declaration of assets test

Boko defies Batswana on ConCourt

Fuel hike lands hard as inflation pressures build

Pensioner loses P30,000 to KYC phone scam

Cooler box murder accused no-show in court

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

BPF should get house in order