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Tuesday, February 03, 2026

LSB threatens to sue, boycott JSC over judicial appointments

The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) has accused Chief Justice (CJ) Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe of betraying its trust over what it describes as secretive and irregular judicial appointments.

Larona Makhaiza | 03 February 2026

Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

councillor, Mmusi Jerry, appeared before the Masunga Magistrate Court yesterday (Monday) for allegedly raping a 12-year-old minor in Makobo village.PIc: THE VOICE NEWSPAPER

Councillor charged with raping minor

FRANCISTOWN: A 42-year-old nominated councillor, Mmusi Jerry, appeared before the Masunga Magistrate Court this morning for allegedly raping a 12-year-old minor in Makobo village.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 02 February 2026

Minister Nono Kgafela Mokoka. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Corporal punishment ban hasn't affected school discipline—Minister Kgafela-Mokoka

The Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Nono Kgafela-Mokoka, says the lifting of corporal punishment in public schools has not affected teachers’ ability to maintain discipline.

Larona Makhaiza | 02 February 2026

BNF women await leadership inclusion

Botswana National Front (BNF) president Duma Boko has not yet selected the three additional members of the party’s central committee (CC). Even so, expectations remain high that the pending appointments will be used to strengthen the voice of women within the party’s top leadership.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2026

BCP heads to crucial polls

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is heading into a decisive moment in its internal political life, with the party set to hold its elective conference this year, where a new leadership will be elected under a newly amended constitution.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2026

Ramaotwana ‘sells’ Con Court to Tlokweng councillors

Majority of councillors for Tlokweng District Council have endorsed Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Nelson Ramaotwana’s call for the establishment of a Constitutional Court in Botswana.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2026

The expansion of Gaborone came at a high cost to Batlokwa, who surrendered land without compensation PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Batlokwa demand land justice now

Tlokweng councillors have renewed calls for the government to compensate Batlokwa tribe for land that now forms part of Botswana’s capital city, Gaborone.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2026

Botswana has seen an increase in the number of athletes testing positive. PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Integrity Unit flags Botswana over doping

Botswana's increasing doping cases have attracted stricter anti-doping conditions from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), which has placed the country in Category B, indicating the severity of the violations. The highest rating reflecting doping risk is Category A, and Botswana has moved a step closer to being amongst the worst offenders.

Calistus Kolantsho | 30 January 2026

Mohwasa engages Religious leaders on Con Court

Minister of State President for Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, met with religious leaders and other groups on Thursday to discuss the impending establishment of Botswana’s Constitutional Court.

Opelo Rakereng | 30 January 2026

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

Mbongeni Mguni | 30 January 2026

Gov’t won’t apologise to Butterfly

Sharon Mathala | 30 January 2026

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

Larona Makhaiza | 29 January 2026

Woman kills brother in Paje murder-suicide

Brilliant Manje | 29 January 2026

Vigilante cop, mob attack lead to alleged murder

Larona Makhaiza | 27 January 2026

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

Larona Makhaiza | 28 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New military justice system to transform discipline in the army

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.

Doping needs our collective action

As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...

Mmegi Editor | 30 January 2026

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New military justice system to transform discipline in the army

Emergency probe as FMD tests national buffers

Gov’t won’t apologise to Butterfly

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

Woman kills brother in Paje murder-suicide

Vigilante cop, mob attack lead to alleged murder

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

Nthaile misinformed Ntlo Ya Dikgosi on Butterfly, Khama says

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

New military justice system to transform discipline in the army

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Doping needs our collective action