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Friday, July 17, 2026

When the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) gathers in Mogoditshane for its elective conference over the long weekend, Dumelang Saleshando will be unbothered about his presidency.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Saleshando PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Bodungwane residents are battling the Kgatleng Land Board and others at High Court over what they describe as an unlawful eviction,. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Bodungwane settlers fight for their ancestral land

BODUNGWANE: Nestled between Dikgonnye, Kgomodiatshaba and Artesia, the quiet settlement of Bodungwane is gripped by uncertainty. For the nearly 300 residents spread across 41 homesteads, the fear is that the only home they have ever known could soon be taken away.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 July 2026

Basarwa of Bodungwane rush to court over eviction threat

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 July 2026

Kario eyes Maun West

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Gov’t rules out new jobs in public service

Pini Bothoko | 17 July 2026

BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Lucas, Dow in defining contest

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Saleshando faces crucial unity test

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

BHC rolls out campaign to turn tenants into homeowners

The Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) has launched an ambitious nationwide campaign that will give sitting tenants the first opportunity to buy the houses they occupy.

Witness blames complainant's mother in Mojadigo rape case

A state witness in the rape trial of convicted rapist Goitsekgosi Mojadigo has told the Village Magistrate’s Court that repeated reluctance by the complainant’s mother delayed the reporting of the alleged sexual abuse despite evidence pointing to an inappropriate relationship.

BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

As the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) heads into its highly anticipated elective conference over the long weekend, the organisation finds itself grappling with deepening internal divisions that have exposed growing cracks within its ranks.

Kedikilwe: The disinclined, loyal man of the people

At the outset, Serowe West legislator Onalepelo Kedikilwe was reluctant to partake in local politics, opting instead to focus on his businesses in Serowe where he is managing his butcheries and also tending his farming enterprise. However, a little persuasion from constituents at Palamaokuwe ward within the constituency swayed his thoughts on politics culminating in him contesting and the rest is history. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Boko to officiate Trade Up North

The Trade Up North Mining Fair 2026 will get underway on July 23, with President Duma Boko lined up to officially open the event.

Saleshando faces crucial unity test

When the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) gathers in Mogoditshane for its elective conference over the long weekend, Dumelang Saleshando will be unbothered about his presidency.

CIPA leads collaborative drive to unlock creative economy

Local creative economy took centre stage on Tuesday as policymakers, broadcasters, funders and industry leaders came together to explore how stronger collaboration can unlock the full potential of one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors.

Mohwasa to headline Beyond 40: Stride by Stride Walk

Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, will headline the inaugural Beyond 40: Stride by Stride Walk, scheduled for 5 September 2026 at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone.

Gov’t rules out new jobs in public service

The creation of new positions in public service has been ruled out with officials citing the country's economic challenges and shortage of funds, a development that has drawn criticism from Members of Parliament serving in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

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Bodungwane settlers fight for their ancestral land

Basarwa of Bodungwane rush to court over eviction threat

Kario eyes Maun West

Gov’t rules out new jobs in public service

BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

Lucas, Dow in defining contest

Saleshando faces crucial unity test

BHC rolls out campaign to turn tenants into homeowners

Witness blames complainant's mother in Mojadigo rape case

BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

Kedikilwe: The disinclined, loyal man of the people

Boko to officiate Trade Up North

Saleshando faces crucial unity test

CIPA leads collaborative drive to unlock creative economy

Mohwasa to headline Beyond 40: Stride by Stride Walk

Gov’t rules out new jobs in public service