Let the courts follow the money

The situation is exacerbated by the ruling party’s admission that some of its most important election promises remain unfulfilled. This is not the change many Batswana had expected. The UDC was elected into power on a strong promise to improve lives, create jobs, protect workers and repair public services. It is therefore, not enough for the party to point only to new ministries, policies and long-term plans. These may be necessary, but...

Mmegi Editor | 14 August 2026

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Let the courts follow the money

The legal dispute between Alithea Investment and First National Bank Botswana over an alleged €500 million (approximately P7.8 billion) international transfer presents one of the most extraordinary financial cases Botswana has seen in recent memory.

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