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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Zimbabwean murder accused set for committal

A case involving Zimbabwean murder accused Anesu Hwenjere (27), who is alleged to have dismembered his cousin last year, is nearing committal to the High Court for trial, with the State saying it is awaiting a psychiatric evaluation report.

Larona Makhaiza | 27 January 2026

Anesu Hwenjere

Payouts for retired soldiers’ stall

Following the long-running legal dispute involving retired Botswana Defence Force (BDF) members, the matter once again returned to the spotlight this morning, after Ntlo ya Dikgosi demanded answers from government over delays in resolving the matter.

Brilliant Manje | 27 January 2026

Across several Kgotlas, citizens, including civic leaders, voiced frustration and disbelief that the government is prioritising a new court structure

Con Court plan riles Batswana as medicine shortages bite

As President Duma Boko presses ahead with plans to establish a Constitutional Court (Con Court), there is a pushback, with a growing number of Batswana expressing dissatisfaction during nationwide consultations, not questioning the intention, but the timing.

Spira Tlhankane | 23 January 2026

Mogapi contends amid uncertainty, the media seeminly operate under an informal pact to placate those in power PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Media reform, advocacy, what is at stake in Botswana

Former Botswana Editors Forum (BEF) chairperson, Spencer Mogapi, raises important concerns about the state of the media in Botswana. However, a closer look at history, facts, and current realities shows that the media not only understands what is at stake, but it is already grappling with challenges far deeper than law reform alone, writes *THOMAS THOS NKHOMA

Thomas Nkhoma | 23 January 2026

Moswaane: Swayed by dearth to alter lives

For Ignatius Moswaane, maverick Francistown-West legislator, inspiration from his two role models, the late pinups Sir Seretse Khama and Tshelang Masisi, including abject poverty that had gripped his Sefhare-based family, cemented his affection for politics quite early in his lifetime in an endeavour to find solutions to people’s troubles. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Ryder Gabathuse | 23 January 2026

Kelebonye:The new BCP spokesperson

Main opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has this week unveiled retired scribe Greg Kelebonye as its public relations officer following the recent departure of its former spokesperson, Dr Mpho Pheko.

Staff Writer | 23 January 2026

Ngakaagae & Co: Cynosure of all eyes

The move by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae to take personal charge of prosecutions signals a more hands-on approach as authorities seek to demonstrate commitment to accountability, transparency, and the rule of law. By assuming direct oversight of these sensitive prosecutions, many argue that Ngakaagae aims to ensure that the cases are handled with diligence and independence, amid heightened public interest and scrutiny. Staff Writer MPHO MOKWAPE writes

Mpho Mokwape | 23 January 2026

From ‘charging’ P4.7m to a corruption charge

Former Minister of Energy and Minerals, Lefoko Moagi is facing a corruption charge after allegedly ‘charging’ New Energy Company P4.7 million to rubber-stamp eight prospecting licences, a deal prosecutors say crossed the line from public duty to private profit.

Spira Tlhankane | 23 January 2026

Fall from power to the dock, Moagi standing at justice’s shaft

Charged with corruption and money laundering, former Minerals and Energy Minister Lefoko Moagi appeared in court this week as a man paused at the mouth of a deep vertical mineshaft. Ironically, Moagi, a mining engineer by profession, stood on justice’s shaft in the courtroom, unaware of the darkness below. A shaft he regulated and controlled now yawned beneath his feet with a cold and unknowable depth. Writes Mmegi Staffer SPIRA TLHANKANE

Spira Tlhankane | 23 January 2026

The Ombudsman investigation revealed that facilities have and continue to resort to emergency interventions to rectify failure.PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The high cost of health maladministration

The Ombudsman has found that the current state of the public health sector in Botswana is indicative of systemic challenges, failures, revealing deeper issues that had and continues to have an effect on various aspects of healthcare.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 23 January 2026

Prioritise remote areas staffing – Ombudsman report

Pini Bothoko | 23 January 2026

Botswana fails ‘right to health’ test

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 January 2026

BNF seeks unity post turmoil

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 January 2026

Debate erupts over political promises

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 January 2026

Cllrs question urgency of Constitutional Court amidst crisis

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 23 January 2026

More to be charged in 'Mexicans' case- State

Larona Makhaiza | 22 January 2026

Mexicans drugs Dealers at Extension Court in Gaborone. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO . PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

More to be charged in 'Mexicans' case- State

As a case involving a group of six Mexican nationals linked to drug trafficking charges in Mozambique closed today for illegal entry into Botswana, the State has revealed that it is now intensifying its case against Nigerian, Uchema Njoku (53).

Boko pushes direct presidential vote

President Duma Boko has reiterated his support for the direct election of the President, telling dikgosi that such a move would align Botswana’s democracy with the clearly expressed will of the people.

Decision pending: The BPC has asked for a tariff increase which is still under consideration by BERA

BERA sets date for BPC tariff hearing

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) will, on February 10 at the Grand Aria Hotel in Gaborone, hold a public hearing on the Botswana Power Corporation's (BPC) request for a tariff increase.

The Basimas now suspect arson.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Daughter's ex in spotlight after fire guts family home

LOTLHAKANE EAST: The Basima family in Lotlhakane East is still reeling in shock, as well as counting losses after a two-bedroom house was burnt to the ground. The Basimas now suspect arson, specifically their daughter's ex-boyfriend, who has in the past been convicted of causing trouble at their home.

Sefalana warns shareholders of dip in profitability

Sefalana Group has warned its shareholders to prepare for a dip in profit before tax (PBT) in latest interim results, citing difficult trading conditions driven by a weakening domestic economy, high food inflation and rising cost of living pressures.

Cash in hand: The latest changes to the exchange rate framework aim to enable local exporters to earn more pula per unit of foreign currency PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Banks' earnings rise on forex trades

The collective non-interest income earned by banks in the first 10 months of last year reached P4.3 billion, eight percent higher than the full year total for 2024, thanks in part to higher forex trade revenues.

Judges, Courts must embrace AI-driven cases- CJ

Chief Justice (CJ), Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe has acknowledged that courts can no longer operate away from the fast-evolving digital world, warning that the justice system must urgently prepare for cases involving artificial intelligence (AI), digital manipulation, and online evidence.

Medicine before ConCourt

Yet, while this crisis ravages the communities, the administration is championing a major, resource-intensive legal reform and the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Court. While the principle of strengthening constitutional justice is commendable, the timing is profoundly misplaced. When the President himself admits the government coffers are limited, every thebe and every moment of political capital must be directed towards the...

Mmegi Editor | 23 January 2026

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