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Monday, April 27, 2026

Newborn baby found alive in pit latrine, woman arrested

Woodhall police are investigating a case of attempted murder after a 39-year-old woman of Ramotswa, residing in Lesetlhana Ward in Otse, was arrested for allegedly dumping her newborn baby boy in a pit latrine.

Pini Bothoko | 27 April 2026

Pit latrine. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

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STUDIOCANAL announces The Road Home, a distinctly South African story, to be filmed in Cape Town

The Road Home is a story of the power of music that changed the world, bringing to life the inspiring story of the creation of the Graceland album and band

staff writer | 27 April 2026

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Senne Lammens of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on February 07, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

"You Can Feel That Worldwide Support": Senne Lammens on His SA Connection and Thriving Under Pressure at Man United

Manchester United’s rising guardian in goal reflects on his deep fondness for South Africa, the tactical liberation under Michael Carrick, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. As United push to solidify their league standing, Lammens reveals the quiet focus behind his seamless transition to the pinnacle of English football.

staff writer | 24 April 2026

TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 18: Letsile Tebogo of Team Botswana looks on after finishing in second place to qualify for the Final during the Men's 200 Metres Semi-Finals on day six of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at National Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Letsile, Camera, Action! SuperSport Gears Up for Glittering Botswana Golden Grand Prix

SuperSport to partner with free-to-air official broadcaster, BTV, to bring stars such as Letsile Tebogo, Gabby Thomas, Andre De Grasse and Ferdinand Omanyala to screens across the continent for the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver event.

staff writer | 24 April 2026

Ngakaagae said the office is committed to improving its capacity to handle financial crime cases. PIC BWGOVERNMENT

DPP reports over P50m recovered from crime proceeds

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has highlighted progress in recovering money linked to criminal activities, revealing that more than P50 million has been recovered as proceeds of crime. The update was shared during the Director’s first media briefing on Tuesday.

Mpho Mokwape | 24 April 2026

Boko delivered a stern message making it clear that his leadership will not tolerate any form of corruption PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

We won't tolerate any form of corruption - Boko

Botswana National Front (BNF) president and leader of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Duma Boko, says he has intensified his stance against corruption, warning party members and public officials that no one will be spared if found guilty of wrongdoing.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 April 2026

Ngakaagae commits to pursuing high-profile cases without fear or favour

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to prosecuting all cases fairly, including those involving high-profile individuals, during its first media briefing held in Gaborone on Tuesday.

Mpho Mokwape | 24 April 2026

Sechele rises through political ranks

President of the Student Representative Council (SRC), Neville Sechele, a Ramotswa native and third-year student at the University of Botswana (UB), is steadily emerging as a determined voice in both student and national politics. Sechele won the presidency while contesting as a GS-26 candidate under the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), against Moono wa Baithuti, an affiliate of the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). Moono won all seats except the presidency. All seats within the UB are 13.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 April 2026

Two prominent figures have emerged at the centre of the July 2026 elective conference.. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BCP campaigns turn bitter ahead of decisive conference

The race toward the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) elective conference is increasingly taking a contentious turn, with internal tensions now spilling into public view. What began as a routine campaigning has, however, evolved into a heated contest marked by accusations, mistrust, and growing factionalism within the party ranks.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 April 2026

Two facilities, Khwee and Letlhakeng clinic, were classified as “high concern” with underweight prevalence above 10 percent..PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

No child left behind as NGOs partners to tackle malnutrition

LETLHAKANE: The Boteti District leadership, UNICEF Botswana, and the Embassy of Japan recently met here for a high-level monitoring visit on a community nutrition programme aimed at preventing and treating child malnutrition in five high-burden districts.

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 24 April 2026

Economists slam Botswana’s contradictory policies

Pauline Dikuelo | 24 April 2026

From the front row to the turbulence

THOMAS NKHOMA | 24 April 2026

Tonota district tour to push self-reliance, investment

Pini Bothoko | 24 April 2026

Landmark ruling tightens DNA testing standards in inheritance disputes

staff writer | 24 April 2026

Gov't hands Tshedu case to DPP for legal determination

Johannes Kambai | 25 April 2026

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 April 2026

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

There were 1,003 reported cases of stealing by employees between 2020 and 2024, with the bulk of the incidents tied to the COVID-19 period. Out of the 1,003 reported cases, 168 cases were prosecuted, and 130 people were convicted out of the 148 people suspected. Only P5,041,007.24 was restrained from the whole P380,457,720, and only P887,000 was confiscated.

Preparations: Relay team in camp in Letlhakane PIC: BAA

We don’t owe the World Relay team – BNSC

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) has said it does not owe the World Relays team qualification allowance following reports of discontent this week.

Gov't hands Tshedu case to DPP for legal determination

The Minister of State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mhwasa, has officially handed over the case involving the death of Retshepile ''Tshepi'' Tshedu to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), marking a critical step in the pursuit of justice.

BPP leadership forum will serve as a platform to identify and prioritise critical issues PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

The Botswana People’s Party (BPP) is set to sharpen its role within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) as it prepares for a crucial weekend leadership forum focused on strategic coalition positioning.

Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi

World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector

MAUN: The World Bank has identified critical structural gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector, warning that the country’s heavy reliance on high-end wildlife tourism, weak infrastructure, and slow diversification threaten long-term growth and competitiveness.

Driver dies in road mishap

A 49-year-old man has died following a road accident in Block 8, Gaborone, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Go again: Last year’s FNB Golden
Grand Prix PIC: EMMANUEL SIWAWA

FNB Botswana Grand Prix to turn up the heat

Roads lead to the annual FNB Botswana Golden Prix this Sunday, where athletics' crème de la crème will battle out for supremacy in front of a sold-out crowd at the National Stadium.

The real test is in the doing, not the saying

“Injustice anywhere is a threatto justice everywhere.”— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.We listened, and we want very much to believe him, but our belief will not be secured by fine speeches; it will be secured only by action.For far too long, there has been a suspicion amongst ordinary Batswana that the law has two faces; one for the ordinary man and woman struggling to make ends meet, and another, gentler face for the well-connected and the...

Mmegi Editor | 24 April 2026

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No child left behind as NGOs partners to tackle malnutrition

Economists slam Botswana’s contradictory policies

From the front row to the turbulence

Tonota district tour to push self-reliance, investment

Landmark ruling tightens DNA testing standards in inheritance disputes

Gov't hands Tshedu case to DPP for legal determination

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

We don’t owe the World Relay team – BNSC

Gov't hands Tshedu case to DPP for legal determination

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector

Driver dies in road mishap

FNB Botswana Grand Prix to turn up the heat

The real test is in the doing, not the saying