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Palapye police probe rape of 11-year-old girl

Palapye police are investigating a case in which an 11-year-old girl was raped by her mother's male relative on Saturday night.

Kgomotso Tshwenyego

Creatives to honour Tshwenyego

Family, friends, colleagues and members of Botswana’s creative industry will tomorrow gather for the memorial service of the late Kgomotso Tshwenyego, whose contribution to the country’s entertainment sector has been widely recognised.

Kwelagobe. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BDP divisions explode at Mogae's funeral

Wounds inside the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) appear far from healing despite repeated calls for forgiveness and unity from the party leadership. Instead of becoming a moment of reconciliation, the funeral of former president Festus Mogae over the weekend exposed deep cracks that continue to divide the former ruling party after losing power in the 2024 polls.

Seretse. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Seretse never backs down politically

Like her or loathe her, Tebelelo Seretse remains one of the most outspoken and fearless voices in Botswana politics. Over the years, the seasoned politician has built a reputation for speaking her mind without fear or favour, even when her views attracted criticism from both political allies and opponents. Writes Mmegi Staffer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE

Botswana initially pursued a joint bid with Namibia. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

We wasted P60m on AFCON bid book – Khan

Arafat Khan, chairperson of the Standing Committee on Statutory bodies, has implored the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) to avoid wastage of public funds when putting together the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations bid.

President Boko speaking at Mogae's funeral. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Political rivals unite at Mogae’s burial

Former president Festus Mogae’s burial on Saturday proved that, despite political differences, party colours, and ideological battles, there are moments capable of bringing politicians together under one roof.

Kgafela and his tribe

Kgafela to miss another 'ancestral' May 21 deadline

Bakgatla ba Kgafela, who have been harbouring hope that their Kgosikgolo, Kgafela Kgafela II, would be arriving home on May 21, 2026, have suffered a blow. With just a few days left before May 21, the only day Kgafela can return to Botswana, his assistant and current regent, Kgosi Bana Sekai, has said Kgafela will not return home this year or in 2027.

Editor's Comment
Warm relations must not come at the expense of fair trade

“I believe that free but fair trade isan absolute imperative”– John E. JamesFor two countries bound by geography, history and deep economic ties, periods of diplomatic strain serve neither side well. President Duma Boko’s efforts to restore momentum to relations with Pretoria deserve recognition, particularly at a time when Southern Africa faces shared challenges ranging from sluggish economic growth and unemployment to energy security...

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