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Friday, April 03, 2026

Segokgo: Surviving the inexorable confronts

In the Mmegi/The Monitor newsroom, there is a popular view that Calistus Kolantsho, the two titles’ sports scribe, is Tlokweng constituency legislator Phenyo Segokgo’s doppelganger, though the similarities aren’t particularly striking. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Ryder Gabathuse | 03 April 2026

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Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Police in Tatitown have arrested a 37-year-old post office branch manager and three male suspects in connection with an alleged staged robbery that took place on April 1, 2026.

Pini Bothoko | 06 April 2026

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Lesego Motlhabankwe, brother to the late Tshepo 'Talk Talk' Motlhabankwe has narrated his final moments shortly after he returned from a night out on Sunday morning.

Mqondisi Dube | 06 April 2026

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

Government and transport operators have officially gone back to the negotiating table following recent tensions over commuter fare hikes, in a move aimed at finding common ground and stabilising the sector.

Correspondent | 06 April 2026

Galebotswe faction sets course for August elective congress

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) Interim Committee has taken a decisive though characteristically contested step in its ongoing internal turmoil.

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

Reatile disowns BPF power struggles

Just months after a unity deal meant to calm the fractured Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), former party president, Mephato Reatile, has dramatically distanced himself from the party’s current direction while simultaneously reopening deep constitutional fault lines.

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

BDP veteran members of the party have joined forces with leadership, forming a united front.. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BDP rebuild drive gains momentum

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has intensified efforts to revive itself following its loss in the 2024 General Election, embarking on a nationwide campaign to strengthen the party from within.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 April 2026

Political education plays a fundamental role in shaping informed, active, and ideologically grounded party members. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Political education crisis weakens party accountability

Political education, once a cornerstone of party development, has steadily faded into obscurity in the country. Yet, its decline raises serious concerns about the quality of democracy within political organisations. Mmegi political reporter, TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE observes, the growing neglect of political education reflects deeper structural and leadership challenges that continue to shape party dynamics

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 April 2026

Similar fissures have been reported in Letlhakeng, Motshegaletau and Moshupa amongst others FILE PIC

Investigations on going at Hatsalatadi ground cracks

Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti, has told Parliament that his Ministry is aware of the ground cracks, commonly known as land fissures, occurring at Hatsalatladi in Molepolole North constituency.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 April 2026

Apex sought leave to appeal, arguing that the High Court had granted relief that was not sought in the notice of appeal PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Apex Properties triumphs in P14 Million tender war

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has set aside a High Court decision that cancelled a lucrative tender contract awarded to Cribs (Pty) Ltd, trading as Apex Properties, for general valuation services in Francistown.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 03 April 2026

Calls grow to include deferred projects in Selebi-Phikwe

maikgantsho ramontsho | 03 April 2026

Newly formed union gains momentum

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 03 April 2026

Fought in the Middle East, felt in Botswana

Lewanika Timothy | 03 April 2026

BGCSE results reflect stable performance amid structural changes

Pini Bothoko | 03 April 2026

Gudigwa promise broken as lease renewals shut out community

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

Oman firm formally awarded 500MW solar deal in Maun

Mbongeni Mguni | 03 April 2026

No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

Following the dismissal of its urgent application with costs by the Gaborone High Court, the Bus Operators Association of Botswana has announced that it will not appeal the ruling, but will instead cease operations.

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Lesego Motlhabankwe, brother to the late Tshepo 'Talk Talk' Motlhabankwe has narrated his final moments shortly after he returned from a night out on Sunday morning.

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Police in Tatitown have arrested a 37-year-old post office branch manager and three male suspects in connection with an alleged staged robbery that took place on April 1, 2026.

BDP confirms Shamukuni's passing

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has announced the passing of former Chobe Member of Parliament (MP), Machana Ronald Shamukuni, following an illness.

Tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele,. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

Youth unite against fare hike

On Wednesday, tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, accusing him of failing to urgently address their grievances. The students, who stood at the Office of the President for hours also demanded to know whether their allowance will be increased.

Commuter fare hike lays bare cracks in gov’t machinery

What was meant to be a routine policy adjustment has spiralled into a full-blown governance spectacle after President Duma Boko suspended a top Transport Ministry official for allegedly bypassing the Minister, in shock commuter fare increases that sparked protests on Wednesday.

BDP accuses UDC of "scapegoat politics" over gazette blunder

Former ruling party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has launched a scathing attack on the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)-led government, accusing it of attempting to deflect blame onto junior officials following the controversial commuter fare hike Government Gazette error.

BPF should get house in order

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has this week rightly washed his hands of the mess, refusing to wade into a party squabble that has no clear leadership and no single version of the truth.When a single party sends six different letters to the Speaker’s office, each claiming to be the authoritative voice, it is not just confusion, but an embarrassment.Keorapetse is correct to insist on institutional boundaries. Parliament...

Mmegi Editor | 27 March 2026

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Apex Properties triumphs in P14 Million tender war

Calls grow to include deferred projects in Selebi-Phikwe

Newly formed union gains momentum

Fought in the Middle East, felt in Botswana

BGCSE results reflect stable performance amid structural changes

Gudigwa promise broken as lease renewals shut out community

Oman firm formally awarded 500MW solar deal in Maun

No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

BDP confirms Shamukuni's passing

Youth unite against fare hike

Commuter fare hike lays bare cracks in gov’t machinery

BDP accuses UDC of "scapegoat politics" over gazette blunder

BPF should get house in order