News

Unity Dow. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Dow unveils team, targets 2029 victory

Kgatleng East Member of Parliament, Unity Dow, has declared that her lobby team is ready to steer the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) to victory in the 2029 General Election. Speaking at the unveiling of her slate on Friday at the President Hotel in Gaborone, Dow projected confidence, arguing that her team possesses the depth, diversity, and competence required to elevate the party to new heights. The BCP will hold its elective conference in July this year to choose its leaders.

Stay connected with Mmegi online
Preparations: Relay team in camp in Letlhakane PIC: BAA

We don’t owe the World Relay team – BNSC

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) has said it does not owe the World Relays team qualification allowance following reports of discontent this week.

mohwasa

Gov't hands Tshedu case to DPP for legal determination

The Minister of State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mhwasa, has officially handed over the case involving the death of Retshepile ''Tshepi'' Tshedu to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), marking a critical step in the pursuit of justice.

BPP leadership forum will serve as a platform to identify and prioritise critical issues PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

The Botswana People’s Party (BPP) is set to sharpen its role within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) as it prepares for a crucial weekend leadership forum focused on strategic coalition positioning.

Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi

World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector

MAUN: The World Bank has identified critical structural gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector, warning that the country’s heavy reliance on high-end wildlife tourism, weak infrastructure, and slow diversification threaten long-term growth and competitiveness.

Go again: Last year’s FNB Golden 
Grand Prix PIC: EMMANUEL SIWAWA

FNB Botswana Grand Prix to turn up the heat

Roads lead to the annual FNB Botswana Golden Prix this Sunday, where athletics' crème de la crème will battle out for supremacy in front of a sold-out crowd at the National Stadium.

The five plaintiffs, say the report has led to arrests, suspensions, and disciplinary charges that have lasted for more than 18 months PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Suspended DIS officers sue over ‘unlawful’ probe

Five members of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) investigative team have taken the government and senior officials to court, arguing that the investigation report underpinning their disciplinary proceedings is invalid, rendering the process unlawful and unfair.

Ndaba Gaolathe..PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Precious thebes still slip through gov’t fingers

The Accountant General’s office lost P8.1 million in 2016 to “systemic fraud”, but a decade later, rather than some effort at recovery, authorities are still waiting for the “outsourcing of external forensic auditors to come up with an independent report”.

Editor's Comment
Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

Selefu
WEDNESDAY MMEGI ONLINE 29 APRIL
Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up