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Friday, January 30, 2026

Nthaile misinformed Ntlo Ya Dikgosi on Butterfly, Khama says

Assistant Minister of Communications and Innovation Shawn Nthaile has been accused of peddling lies when responding to a question on Directorate of Intelligence and Security’s agent Welheminah Maswabi that was tabled in the Ntlo Ya Dikgosi this week.

Larona Makhaiza | 30 January 2026

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BDF has launched a new Military Justice System PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

New military justice system to transform discipline in the army

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has launched a new Military Justice System aimed at transforming discipline within the force by embedding fairness, accountability and constitutional compliance at the core of its internal governance.

Pini Bothoko | 30 January 2026

Emergency probe as FMD tests national buffers

The Department of Veterinary Services is fast-tracking an investigation to verify whether an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease has occurred in the North-East and if so, its extent, with fears mounting around potential losses to farmers, the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), and costs to Batswana should yet another outbreak be confirmed.

Mbongeni Mguni | 30 January 2026

Gov’t won’t apologise to Butterfly

Government says it will not issue an apology or pay any damages to Wilheminah Maswabi, also known as Butterfly in the spy world, for her court matter, but mindful that the matter affected her personally and professionally.

Sharon Mathala | 30 January 2026

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

A case involving a 'vigilante' police officer who allegedly mobilized a mob to assault a group of suspected thieves took a new twist this week when a 17-year-old boy was charged with murder.

Larona Makhaiza | 29 January 2026

Woman kills brother in Paje murder-suicide

A 24-year-old woman allegedly killed her 28-year-old half-brother before taking her own life in Paje village, Rasesinyi ward, on Tuesday.

Brilliant Manje | 29 January 2026

Vigilante cop, mob attack lead to alleged murder

A police officer sworn to uphold the law is now at the centre of a chilling twist in a recent murder case in Ramotswa. Investigators revealed that she allegedly mobilised a group of men to track down and brutally assault suspected burglars following a break-in at her home.

Larona Makhaiza | 27 January 2026

Malema stands accused of raping a UB student (name withheld), then 18 at the time, on January 9, 2024.

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

In a rape case involving a former University of Botswana lecturer and Botswana Congress Party member, Brothers Malema, the defence is contesting the admission of an expert clinical psychologist as a witness, describing the move as an ambush.

Larona Makhaiza | 28 January 2026

Outbreak: The dreaded Foot and Mouth Disease is suspected to have infiltrated in Masunga District PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FMD cases suspected in North-East

Suspected cases of Foot and Mouth have been detected at Jackalas 1 crush in the Tsamaya Extension area of Masunga District, acting Veterinary Services director, Kobedi Segale says.

Mbongeni Mguni | 28 January 2026

Sunbet Botswana donates P278,000

Sunbet Botswana hosted a donation event yesterday (Monday) at Cresta Lodge, where it handed over P278,298.84 in corporate social investment (CSI) funding to Bona Naledi and Cherished Beings community-based organisations.

Brilliant Manje | 27 January 2026

Parents roped in as defilement, missing persons cases rise

Pini Bothoko | 27 January 2026

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

Pini Bothoko | 27 January 2026

BNF moves to build Kopano house

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 27 January 2026

Ombudsman flags poor roads as Health access barrier

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 27 January 2026

PR shortages fuel hospital complaints

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 27 January 2026

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Innocent Selatlhwa | 27 January 2026

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Radio Botswana (RB1) broadcaster Letumile Lets Montsosa has reportedly been removed from the Masaasele morning programme following a tightly controlled broadcast focusing on the Constitutional Court.

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

With bars operating until 6 am and almost every village had night entertainment, FILE PIC

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

Police have described the temporary extension of liquor trading hours during the 2025–2026 festive season as a commendable move, saying it helped reduce incidents of drunken driving as revellers were able to access entertainment closer to their homes.

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

A case involving a 'vigilante' police officer who allegedly mobilized a mob to assault a group of suspected thieves took a new twist this week when a 17-year-old boy was charged with murder.

Excitement is building for the The Race Africa Gaborone CBD 2026 Circuit. The event is expected to transform Gaborone lifestyle scene and boost tourism

Posh G2 Series to spice up Gabz’ lifestyle scene

The Gaborone CBD streets will transform into an epicenter of vibrant activity when the Posh G2 Posh Series (Race Africa Gaborone CBD 2026 Circuit), a street racing event finally takes in May.

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Former president Ian Khama, who now sits at Ntlo ya Dikgosi as Kgosi Khama IV of Ga-Mmangwato, will not rest until the Director-General of the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS) Peter Magosi, loses his job.

Balancing act: Gaolathe is due to present the budget next month

World Bank predicts rebound for Botswana’s economy in 2026

The World Bank expects a 2.3 percent economic rebound for Botswana’s economy this year, with growth expected to be spurred by fiscal consolidation and a rebound in mineral revenues.

Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

The Monitor Editor | 27 January 2026

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Sunbet Botswana donates P278,000

Parents roped in as defilement, missing persons cases rise

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

BNF moves to build Kopano house

Ombudsman flags poor roads as Health access barrier

PR shortages fuel hospital complaints

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

Posh G2 Series to spice up Gabz’ lifestyle scene

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

World Bank predicts rebound for Botswana’s economy in 2026

Child protection needs more than prevailing laws