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Tuesday, September 01, 2026

University of Botswana physicists answer to Einstein

For the first time, two physicists working in Botswana have put a number to the answer and handed the world’s astronomers the means to check their work.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 01 September 2026

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Serowe couple found dead

Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a couple was recently found dead and in an advanced state of decomposition at Ramogate Ward in Serowe.

Pini Bothoko | 01 September 2026

Two elderly men found hanging in separate incidents

Two Central District villages of Serowe and Malatswai recently witnessed identical events after two elderly men were recently found hanging in separate suicide incidents, with police treating both cases as suspected suicides.

Pini Bothoko | 01 September 2026

Pedestrian sustains injuries in Thamaga road accident

Thamaga police are investigating a road accident that left a 43-year-old man seriously injured on Saturday evening after he was hit by a vehicle whilst crossing the road at the village.

Pini Bothoko | 01 September 2026

Molepolole man dies in head-on collision

A man has died in a head-on collision that happened along the Molepolole-Morwamosu road at Matsuke Lands involving a Mercedes-Benz he was driving and a truck.

Pini Bothoko | 01 September 2026

There is growing pressure within the BNF for its leadership to account to ordinary members on the party’s performance . PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BNF members demand policy accountability

The Botswana National Front (BNF) will hold a special policy conference in October following demands made by members for detailed reports on the implementation of its policies.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 August 2026

Internal pressure to review the powers of BDP president mounts. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

BDP meet could curtail presidential powers

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is facing growing internal pressure to review the powers of its president, with members and party structures submitting proposed constitutional amendments that could have significant implications for the way disciplinary matters are handled.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 August 2026

Tightening screws: Debswana says it’s taking a hard line on corrupt practices in its operations and procurement PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Debswana wields axe on ‘fronters’

Debswana has removed eight companies from its supplier database after an investigation confirmed that they violated anti-fronting provisions in the diamond mining company’s P21 billion Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP).

Pauline Dikuelo,Mbongeni Mguni | 28 August 2026

Moti PIC: AFRICAN LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE.CO.UK

Moti’s UDC investment pays off

From funding the then opposition coalition to landing at the centre of a flagship school-and-clinic project, South African businessman Zunaid Moti’s old political investment in Botswana has taken on a potentially lucrative new dimension.

Spira Tlhankane | 28 August 2026

Court slams ‘indefinite’ Kgosi property freeze

Justice Pusoentsi Mojapelo says the State 'closed its files, folded their arms’ as former Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS) head’s properties remained frozen for seven years.

Spira Tlhankane | 28 August 2026

Kgosi’s widow wins back property

Spira Tlhankane | 28 August 2026

I won’t wait for Seretse —Ndzinge

Spira Tlhankane | 28 August 2026

Francistown faces growing sewer crisis

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 August 2026

Tutume council grapples with budget cuts

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 August 2026

Palapye landowners urged to peruse draft valuation roll

Johannes Kambai | 28 August 2026

More accused persons expected in Salakae case

Larona Makhaiza | 28 August 2026

Magistrate unmoved by Loeto's sexual abuse claim

When sentencing Ramotswa serial rapist Gomolemo Loeto, Extension II Magistrate Keabetswe Majuta did not accept his claim that he had been sexually violated as a boy when growing up as a mitigating factor.

More accused persons expected in Salakae case

Prosecutors in the corruption case involving former Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae, have revealed that additional accused persons will be added to the charge sheet at the next mention.

Gobotswang: BCP’s primary parliamentary engine

Tswapong South Member of Parliament, Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang must be a political ‘prophet’ of some sort. Armed with optimism and conviction after three times losing bids to win the Tswapong South constituency, the Sefhare-born politician found a prospect in the losses and vowed never to halt endeavouring. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

AG consents to judgment over defamatory allegations against Khama

The Attorney General has consented to judgment in a defamation case in which former president and paramount chief, Ian Khama, is seeking to clear his name over explosive allegations that linked him to a purported P100 billion financial scandal.

Knife with blood stains. PIC: ENVATOELEMNTS

Soldier recovering after knife attack

A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) lieutenant colonel stationed at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks is recovering after he was allegedly attacked and had his throat slit with a sharp object by a man he had offered a lift.

Close up of perpetrator pinning victim down.

Girl, 14, raped on way to school

An investigation is underway after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly attacked and raped by an unknown man whilst on her way to one of the junior secondary schools in Serowe over the weekend.

Radisele Bishop found dead in apparent suicide

A Bishop of the Saint Christ Apostolic Church from Radisele has died in an apparent suicide after he was recently found hanging from a tree on a hill located on the outskirts of the village.

Seeking counselling is not sign of weakness

Unfortunately, in this part of the world, it is very rare for individuals to mind their mental health. This does not start today, and sadly, even children with certain mental health challenges get the stick regularly instead of proper diagnosis and professional assistance. Counselling, just like going for physical examinations, is very necessary for general well-being. Many Batswana are dealing with different challenges. These difficulties can...

The Monitor Editor | 01 September 2026

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