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Thursday, January 22, 2026

More to be charged in 'Mexicans' case- State

As a case involving a group of six Mexican nationals linked to drug trafficking charges in Mozambique closed today for illegal entry into Botswana, the State has revealed that it is now intensifying its case against Nigerian, Uchema Njoku (53).

Larona Makhaiza | 22 January 2026

Mexicans drugs Dealers at Extension Court in Gaborone. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO . PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Judges, Courts must embrace AI-driven cases- CJ

Chief Justice (CJ), Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe has acknowledged that courts can no longer operate away from the fast-evolving digital world, warning that the justice system must urgently prepare for cases involving artificial intelligence (AI), digital manipulation, and online evidence.

Sharon Mathala | 22 January 2026

The Basimas now suspect arson.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Daughter's ex in spotlight after fire guts family home

LOTLHAKANE EAST: The Basima family in Lotlhakane East is still reeling in shock, as well as counting losses after a two-bedroom house was burnt to the ground. The Basimas now suspect arson, specifically their daughter's ex-boyfriend, who has in the past been convicted of causing trouble at their home.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 20 January 2026

Decision pending: The BPC has asked for a tariff increase which is still under consideration by BERA

BERA sets date for BPC tariff hearing

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) will, on February 10 at the Grand Aria Hotel in Gaborone, hold a public hearing on the Botswana Power Corporation's (BPC) request for a tariff increase.

Mbongeni Mguni | 21 January 2026

Boko pushes direct presidential vote

President Duma Boko has reiterated his support for the direct election of the President, telling dikgosi that such a move would align Botswana’s democracy with the clearly expressed will of the people.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 January 2026

Customary law not recognised in Constitution – Boko

President Advocate Duma Boko has started national consultations on the establishment of the Constitutional Court. The President started his consultations on Friday by first addressing the members of Ntlo ya Dikgosi (NYC).

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 January 2026

Pedestrian killed in road accident at Metsimotlhabe

A 43-year-old man of Metsimotlhabe village died on Saturday afternoon after he was hit by a vehicle whilst attempting to cross the road opposite Top Centre Bar along the Gaborone–Molepolole road.

Pini Bothoko | 20 January 2026

Kazungula woman fights crocodile to save fellow fisher's life

A 51-year-old woman bravely saved a 39-year-old man’s life after he was attacked by a crocodile whilst the pair were fishing in a pond a few metres from the Chobe River in Kazungula on Friday afternoon.

Pini Bothoko | 20 January 2026

Gootau resident dies in road mishap

A 66-year-old man from Gootau lost his life in a tragic road accident after his Honda CR-V collided with a horse and trailer truck near Pilikwe junction.

Pini Bothoko | 20 January 2026

Mexican drug kingpings. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Mexican 'drug kingpins' could be extradited to Mozambique

Following the guilty plea by six Mexican nationals who were facing a single count of entering Botswana through an ungazetted point, the State has revealed that it has commenced processes to extradite the sextet to Mozambique.

Larona Makhaiza | 20 January 2026

Absorb qualifying temporary teachers – BOSETU

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 20 January 2026

Selokwana residents demand police post

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 January 2026

Botswana on FMD red alert

Laone Choeunyane | 20 January 2026

BCP raises red flag over constitutional review

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 January 2026

Robbery fugitive returns after 15 years on the run

Larona Makhaiza | 20 January 2026

17-year-old gives birth, suspect still on the run

Brilliant Manje | 20 January 2026

‘ConCourt will not scrap death penalty, legalise same-sex marriage’

President Duma Boko on Friday allayed citizens’ fears that the establishment of the Constitutional Court will be a guise to abolish capital punishment and ratify same sex marriages in the country as he is a human rights lawyer.

Decisions: Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, examines a natural diamond at a local cutting and polishing firm. Botswana wants a greater hold of the diamond pipeline PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

De Beers or the copper century?

Are Botswana and De Beers truly meant for each other? The government's push to acquire a majority stake in De Beers from Anglo American suggests it believes they are. A long-shared history, however, can romanticize what is ultimately a financial decision that needs a clear-eyed assessment of price and risk.

Mzwinila is challenging the decision by the director of DPP, approaching the court seeking to interdict his assets PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Court temporarily halts Mzwinila assets seizure

The State, through the Office of the Receiver, has been temporarily halted from seizing assets of former Minister of Lands and Water Affairs, Dr. Kefentse Mzwinila.

DIS agent accused of incestuous rape defaults on legal fees

A case involving a Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) logistics director accused of raping his biological daughter failed to proceed during a scheduled status update after his attorney stood him up for unpaid legal fees.

Robbery fugitive returns after 15 years on the run

Robbery convict Tshepo Mosala, who has been on the run for more than a decade, has finally been arrested and has been slapped with a fresh charge of escaping from lawful custody.

More to be charged in Moagi's corruption case

Heads are expected to roll in the corruption case against former Minister of Minerals and Energy Lefoko Moagi after the State revealed that more people will be charged.

Boko pushes direct presidential vote

Our babies deserve better

For years, we have rightly celebrated our world-class HIV response. The PMTCT programme has been its crown jewel, ensuring HIV-positive mothers could safely nurture their newborns without fear of transmission. Now, a leaked memo exposes a terrifying reality that the lifeline has been frayed to breaking point. A key warehouse in Francistown stands empty, and access is being rationed. Official reassurances about expected consignments ring hollow to...

The Monitor Editor | 20 January 2026

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