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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

Lefoko Moagi

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

Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal

Larona Makhaiza | 16 June 2026

Pension pay-day ‘girlfriends’ cautioned

Innocent Selatlhwa | 16 June 2026

PAC raises concerns over counterfeit medicines, expired drugs

Mpho Mokwape | 16 June 2026

Infant found dead at Boswelakgosi lands

Pini Bothoko | 16 June 2026

Couple robbed at knifepoint in Mogoditshane

Pini Bothoko | 16 June 2026

Missing Ramokgonami man found dead in village pond

Pini Bothoko | 16 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr Moeti said she is seeking leave to intervene as a friend of the court

UB law academic seeks to intervene in same-sex marriage case

The University of Botswana (UB) law lecturer, Dr Onthatile Moeti, has filed an application before the High Court seeking permission to participate as an amicus curiae, or friend of the court, in a landmark case concerning the recognition of same-sex marriage in Botswana.

The applicants, Tsholofelo Kumile and Bonolo Selelo, contend that the government's refusal to process a same-sex marriage application infringed rights

Gov’t defends refusal to recognise same sex marriage

The Botswana government has defended its refusal to process a same-sex marriage application. It argues that the country's laws do not permit marriages between people of the same sex and that officials acted lawfully when they declined to publish banns for the couple's intended union.

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.

Kgosi Omphitlhetse Manyeneng. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

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.

Costly changes: Spectators will be required to pay entrance fee

Desert Race introduces P100 entry fee

The days of simply pulling up a camping chair, finding a spot along the route, and watching Botswana's biggest off-road race for free are over. For the first time in the event’s history, the Sarona 1000 Desert Race will charge spectators for entry.

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Batswana, Zimbabweans tensions worry Mogoditshane police

Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal

Pension pay-day ‘girlfriends’ cautioned

PAC raises concerns over counterfeit medicines, expired drugs

Infant found dead at Boswelakgosi lands

Couple robbed at knifepoint in Mogoditshane

Missing Ramokgonami man found dead in village pond

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Doctors say medicine crisis far from over

Batswana, Zimbabweans tensions worry Mogoditshane police

Mokomeng rejects pro deo counsel, opts for Ngakaagae attorneys

Moagi-linked card allegedly exposes P4.7 m scandal

UB law academic seeks to intervene in same-sex marriage case

Gov’t defends refusal to recognise same sex marriage

TAFIC back in the hands of society

Pension pay-day ‘girlfriends’ cautioned

Desert Race introduces P100 entry fee