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Boko named on Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025

President Duma Boko has been named one of the leaders on the Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list, being recognised for leading the seismic change last year that brought Botswana’s first change in political power since Independence in 1966.

Mbongeni Mguni | 17 April 2025

Making waves:; Duma Boko PIC REUTERS/TIMES

Fare thee well Mosikare

The family of Mmegi and The Monitor is mourning the fall of a dedicated journalist in Lebogang Law Mosikare whose painful passing was announced yesterday by his family after a short illness. Below, colleagues reminisce about their interactions with the former Francistown-based journo who will sorely be missed by colleagues across the fraternity

Staff Writers | 18 April 2025

Aunt’s boyfriend found guilty of raping her niece

Mogoditshane Magistrate's Court has convicted Onkabetse Mokgosi for a single count of rape after it was proven by the prosecution that he sexually assaulted his girlfriend’s niece who was doing Form 3 at the time.

Larona Makhaiza | 16 April 2025

Rape convict gets 18-year sentence

The Mogoditshane Magistrates' Court has slapped a 32-year-old young man with 18 years for sexually violating a 54-year-old woman.

Sharon Mathala | 16 April 2025

BURS intensifies searches at ports of entry

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) says it will intensify physical searches at all commercial border posts and international airports in response to rising levels of smuggling at points of entry.

Spira Tlhankane | 15 April 2025

Motshegwa welcoming Doctors Union. PIC: MLCTA

Local Government ministry promises quality public healthcare

The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs has made a commitment to offer quality public health system at primary level.

Pini Bothoko | 15 April 2025

Spectators at the Sarona Kalahari 1000 race. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

'Desert Race spectators behaved well'

Despite a low turnout at the weekend's Sarona Kalahari 1000 Race, police have commended the spectators who attended for their good conduct throughout the event.

Pini Bothoko | 15 April 2025

Nono Kgafela-Mokoka. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Teachers' unions, minister at war

Teachers' unions have expressed disappointment over the recent utterances made by the Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Nono Kgafela-Mokoka, about teacher-inflicted corporal punishment in schools.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 15 April 2025

Nkashi Knowledge Centre hub for community development

Nkashi Knowledge Centre is a platform where science and art intersect for community development.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 15 April 2025

Chief Customer Experience Officer Sego Macheng

Bomaid drives inclusive health via engagement, sponsorships

Botswana Medical Aid Society (Bomaid) is reaffirming its commitment to inclusive health solutions through deliberate, people-centred engagements and strategic partnerships across the country.

Staff Writer | 15 April 2025

Moshupa family robbed at knife point

Pini Bothoko | 15 April 2025

Young abortion mother escapes 3 year prison

Sharon Mathala | 15 April 2025

'Killer' soldier denies shooting police officer

Larona Makhaiza | 15 April 2025

Mater Spei credits Roma for good performance

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 15 April 2025

DIS agents demand backpays, say delay is unlawful

Mpho Mokwape | 11 April 2025

Doctors dig heels in

Innocent Selatlhwa | 11 April 2025

BURS intensifies searches at ports of entry

Now US tariffs – Will diamonds ever catch a break?

The long-awaited recovery in diamonds has received yet another knock, this time from uncertainty, that archenemy of business stability. The US imposed, then paused major global tariffs, decisions whose impact the diamond world is still studying. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

Keorapetse, has indicated that they have talked too much, for too long, and it is now time to act
PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

We have talked too much, it’s time to act – Keorapetse

With the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government under pressure to please the electorate and revive an ailing economy, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has indicated that they have talked too much, for too long, and it is now time to act.

On the up: Copper mining is surging in values around the country and the world

Copper exports shoot above P10bn

The country’s exports of copper passed P10 billion last year for the first time in history, as stronger production and higher prices helped national revenues in the midst of the diamond slump.

Boko named on Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025

DIS agents demand backpays, say delay is unlawful

About 400 aggrieved employees of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) have decried the government's failure to comply with a court order for close to 10 months. This is after they won a case in which they had taken the employer to court for breach of contract (for refusal to pay them back pays dating as far as 2001).

Moagi Mokomeng denied bail. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

'Killer' soldier denies shooting police officer

Tripple murder accused Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier, Moagi Mokomeng, has challenged the testimony of one of his alleged surviving victims, police officer Thabo Dibotelo. Mokomeng is alleged to have shot and injured Dibotelo on his right leg during the horrific shootings back in February.

Diamond deal demands transparency

Instead, it has sparked a storm of accusations, denials, and unresolved questions about the influence of De Beers on the nation’s politics. Former president Mokgweetsi Masisi’s claims that the diamond giants bankrolled his removal to dodge taxes – and that the new Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government watered down a favourable diamond deal – are explosive matters. But without evidence, they risk becoming a toxic distraction from...

Mmegi Editor | 11 April 2025

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Bomaid drives inclusive health via engagement, sponsorships

Moshupa family robbed at knife point

Young abortion mother escapes 3 year prison

'Killer' soldier denies shooting police officer

Mater Spei credits Roma for good performance

DIS agents demand backpays, say delay is unlawful

Doctors dig heels in

BURS intensifies searches at ports of entry

Now US tariffs – Will diamonds ever catch a break?

We have talked too much, it’s time to act – Keorapetse

Copper exports shoot above P10bn

Boko named on Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025

DIS agents demand backpays, say delay is unlawful

'Killer' soldier denies shooting police officer

Diamond deal demands transparency