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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Batswana, Zimbabweans tensions worry Mogoditshane police

Police in Mogoditshane have expressed concern over escalating tensions between Batswana and Zimbabwean nationals following a series of violent clashes allegedly linked to rising crime in the area.

Pini Bothoko | 16 June 2026

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Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal

Lefoko Moagi’s corruption trial commenced on Monday at the Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s court, with a bank card allegedly used in the commission of a crime taking centre stage.

Larona Makhaiza | 16 June 2026

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Pension pay-day ‘girlfriends’ cautioned

The old men of Mokatako village worked the lands and the cattle posts their entire lives. Now, on pension pay-day, they cannot walk from the pay point to their homes without a young woman half a century their junior clinging to their arm, pointing at hawkers’ goods and smiling for all the wrong reasons.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 16 June 2026

PAC raises concerns over counterfeit medicines, expired drugs

The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee on Government Assurances (PAC), Taolo Lucas, has raised concern over continued financial management challenges within government, saying Botswana cannot afford to ignore issues that continue to drain public resources and undermine accountability.

Mpho Mokwape | 16 June 2026

Infant found dead at Boswelakgosi lands

Police in Mogoditshane are investigating the death of a three-month-old baby who was found unresponsive at Boswelakgosi lands on the outskirts of Kopong village on Saturday morning.

Pini Bothoko | 16 June 2026

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Couple robbed at knifepoint in Mogoditshane

A 32-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were robbed at knifepoint while parked by the roadside in Mogoditshane on Saturday night, in an incident that also saw the man's vehicle stolen before it was later recovered abandoned in Gaborone.

Pini Bothoko | 16 June 2026

Missing Ramokgonami man found dead in village pond

A 36-year-old man from Ramokgonami village, who had been reported missing on Thursday, was found dead in a village pond (mogobe) filled with water on Saturday.

Pini Bothoko | 16 June 2026

Passenger killed in truck collision near Matsitama junction

The Tatitown police are investigating a fatal road traffic accident in which a 39-year-old man from Gerald Estate in Francistown lost his life after the truck he was travelling in collided with a stationary truck on Saturday morning.

Pini Bothoko | 16 June 2026

The upward trend in prices is also exacerbated by the steep rise in fuel prices in March. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Consumers squeezed as meat, fish prices rise

Consumers reeling under the impact of Foot and Mouth Disease) FMD) in the South are caught between a rock and a hard place, as Statistics Botswana figures show that meat and fish are among the fastest-rising items in the food basket.

Mbongeni Mguni | 16 June 2026

LG’s Make Life Good Project Brings Renewed Hope in Transformative Reality Show on Mzansi Magic

The spirit of Ubuntu is taking center stage on the new reality series LG’s Make Life Good, coming to Mzansi Mzansi (DStv Channel 161) on 11 June at 19:00 CAT/ Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154) on Saturday, 13 June at 17:30.

correspondent | 09 June 2026

SuperSport Wakes Up the Continent with ‘The Morning Cup’ – A FIFA World Cup Daily Breakfast Show Like No Other

Staff Writer | 01 June 2026

DStv launches “Open Time” from 1–30 June Customers get more than they pay for

correspondent | 01 June 2026

Genesis of the GUC, LSB battle

Spira Tlhankane | 12 June 2026

Barred GUC graduate lawyers sue LSB

Spira Tlhankane | 12 June 2026

Gov’t defends refusal to recognise same sex marriage

Mpho Mokwape | 12 June 2026

LEGABIBO says same-sex marriage exclusion is unconstitutional

Mpho Mokwape | 12 June 2026

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Doctors say medicine crisis far from over

The Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) has warned that medicine shortages remain a serious concern in public health facilities across the country while also cautioning the Ministry of Health against celebrating victory too soon.

Sepopa double murder trial edges closer

The long running double murder case involving Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Captain Mogomotsi Sepopa is set to resume later this year with Case Management Conference (CMC) and the setting of trial dates.

Mokomeng rejects pro deo counsel, opts for Ngakaagae attorneys

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier and Kgomokasitwa triple murder accused, Moagi Mokomeng has outrightly rejected representation by pro deo counsel, insisting that he is already represented by a private attorney from Ngaakagae attorney’s law firm.

Counting numbers: The Finance Ministry is battling to balance the books

Foreign reserves tick up

The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached about P56 billion in March – the highest level since October 2024 – signalling an improvement in inflows as well as interventions such as the exchange rate policy changes. The reserves were measured at about P46.4 billion in March 2024.

Victory: The CoA decision means the liquidator can resume talks with the winning bidder, towards a possible final sale

Mineworkers’ relief as Mupane dust settles

The Court of Appeal last week decisively ended the Mupane Gold Mine takeover saga, with an emphatic judgment that described the main respondent as a “grumpy loser”. Talks with the winning bidder now resume and former workers, who initiated the liquidation, eagerly await their P49m dues. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

TAFIC back in the hands of society

TAFIC have called a special general meeting tomorrow at Francistown Senior School to map the way forward following the handing over of the club back to society. The meeting is scheduled to start at 10am.

Maele hails Limkokwing as Botswana’s TVET model

Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, visited Limkokwing University of Creative Technology as part of his ongoing tour of private higher education institutions recently.

Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

The Monitor Editor | 16 June 2026

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LG’s Make Life Good Project Brings Renewed Hope in Transformative Reality Show on Mzansi Magic

SuperSport Wakes Up the Continent with ‘The Morning Cup’ – A FIFA World Cup Daily Breakfast Show Like No Other

DStv launches “Open Time” from 1–30 June Customers get more than they pay for

Genesis of the GUC, LSB battle

Barred GUC graduate lawyers sue LSB

Gov’t defends refusal to recognise same sex marriage

LEGABIBO says same-sex marriage exclusion is unconstitutional

Doctors say medicine crisis far from over

Sepopa double murder trial edges closer

Mokomeng rejects pro deo counsel, opts for Ngakaagae attorneys

Foreign reserves tick up

Mineworkers’ relief as Mupane dust settles

TAFIC back in the hands of society

Maele hails Limkokwing as Botswana’s TVET model

Our digital safety is in our hands