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Monday, March 16, 2026

Former Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Kokorwe will be laid to rest in Phomolong on Wednesday (March 18), her family has confirmed.

Staff Writer | 16 March 2026

Glady Kokorwe

Air Botswana plane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Air Botswana scraps three routes as losses deepen

The national carrier Air Botswana, has suspended three recently introduced regional routes after incurring losses of about P44.5 million on the services, underscoring the deepening financial strain at one of the country’s most troubled state-owned enterprises.

Lewanika Timothy | 13 March 2026

I don't have a lawyer yet -Seretse

Local Businessman, Bakang Seretse appeared before the Regional Magistrate's Court last week in the fresh matter relating to alleged corruption and misuse of public funds.

Larona Makhaiza | 16 March 2026

More charges for Seretse & Co in P31m NPF case

Businessman Bakang Seretse and his associates are now facing a significantly expanded list of charges linked to more than P31 million connected to the National Petroleum Fund (NPF), with the number of charges rising from four to 64.

Mpho Mokwape | 13 March 2026

Calm faces as Seretse & Co make appearance

The courtroom was quiet and tense yesterday as Bakang Seretse and his co-accused appeared before the Regional Magistrate’s Court to face charges linked to the long-running National Petroleum Fund (NPF) scandal.

Mpho Mokwape | 13 March 2026

'I didn't steal anything'

Businessman Bakang Seretse says he was not shocked after learning that criminal charges against him had been reinstated, saying he expected the matter could return despite earlier court decisions connected to the case.

Mpho Mokwape | 13 March 2026

Audit delays undermine transparency in gov't finances

Delays in the release of government audit reports have weakened transparency, accountability and public trust in the management of public funds.

Pini Bothoko | 13 March 2026

Members agreed that MPs and councillors who fail to actively participate in party activities could face disciplinary action . PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BNF cracks the whip

FRANCISTOWN: The just-ended Botswana National Front (BNF) leadership forum, held over the weekend at Andansonia Hotel in Francistown, has delivered a firm message to elected representatives that loyalty to the party must extend beyond Parliament and council chambers.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 March 2026

BPF leadership engages members nationwide

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) leadership has embarked on a tour of various constituencies across the country as part of efforts to reconnect with party members and provide updates on the state of the organisation.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 March 2026

State registers private company to monetise assets

In a move expected to generate revenue and help improve the state of government coffers, the Ministry for State President, Defence and Security has registered a private company to manage its properties.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 13 March 2026

Boko’s unfinished media battle

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 March 2026

Remembering Mma Stompi

Sharon Mathala | 13 March 2026

Fare thee well Onty

Staff Writer | 13 March 2026

'Cruel maid' denied bail

Larona Makhaiza | 10 March 2026

Woman dies after crashing into UB wall

Pini Bothoko | 10 March 2026

Motorist dies at the wheel in Molepolole–Shoshong accident

Pini Bothoko | 10 March 2026

People boarding buses at bus rank. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Bus, truck drivers denied rest despite labour law limits

Long-distance bus and truck drivers in Botswana are working excessive hours and being denied rest days despite clear legal limits on working hours, the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Pius Mokgware, has told Parliament.

Gov't kickstarts copper refinery study at Khoemacau

Government has initiated steps toward downstream copper beneficiation after announcing that a feasibility study will be undertaken to assess the viability of establishing a copper refinery anchored around the Khoemacau Copper Mine.

Fare thee well Onty

We, the colleagues from Mmegi Printing, wish to express our heartfelt sorrow at the untimely passing of our dear colleague Ontlametse Kaote, who worked with us for the past three to four years.

Woman dies after crashing into UB wall

A 35-year-old woman has lost her life after the vehicle she was driving crashed into a University of Botswana (UB) boundary wall on Sunday morning.

Monitoring the numbers: Moseki PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

BoB to ‘penalise’ banks for wholesale deposit concentration

The Bank of Botswana will introduce a charge on commercial banks that maintain high concentrations of wholesale depositors, as it scrambles to restrain spiralling interest rates that are nearly four percentage points above the central bank’s benchmark rate.

'Cruel maid' denied bail

Broadhurst Chief Magistrate, Nthabiseng Merafe-Olaotse has denied a 30-year-old maid, Boitumelo Nchimako bail determining that she is a flight risk.

President Duma Boko. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

'We're going to deliver on obligations'

FRANCISTOWN: Following backlash over his earlier utterances that the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) does not have social contracts with Batswana, President Duma Boko has maintained that, despite this, the party has voluntary obligations it must fulfil.

Students wellbeing is a priority

The research presented at the recent Botswana Secondary School Teachers Union symposium should serve as a wake-up call to us all.We are so focused on coding, artificial intelligence, and the jobs of tomorrow that we are neglecting the basic safety and emotional well-being of the children sitting in our classrooms today.Statistics are deeply worrying. One study revealed that 34% of secondary school learners in Gaborone meet the criteria for a...

The Monitor Editor | 10 March 2026

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