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Tuesday, June 09, 2026

The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, has suspended the Palapye District Council (PDC), triggering mixed reactions across the political spectrum. Some praise the move as necessary to restore order, whilst others condemn it as excessive and potentially damaging to relations within the governing coalition.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 June 2026

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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.

Larona Makhaiza | 11 June 2026

Maele hails Limkokwing as Botswana’s TVET model

Gofiwa Gobonwang | 11 June 2026

Sepopa double murder trial edges closer

Larona Makhaiza | 10 June 2026

Nkawana: BCP’s tactician and marksman, patient to the course

Ryder Gabathuse | 05 June 2026

Athlone receives P70,000 medical boost

staff writer | 09 June 2026

PDC suspension sparks political fallout

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 June 2026

Serviced plot shortage halts allocations in Tlokweng

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 June 2026

Witness details how Mojadigo sexually assaulted minor girl

A state witness in a case in which convicted rapist, Goitsekgosi Mojadigo, is facing yet another rape charge has narrated to court how the disgraced pastor would sexually assault a 13-year-old complainant in Francistown.

Police crack Zone 11 crossborder stocktheft syndicate

DITLHARAPA: Villagers along the Botswana-South Africa border in the Good Hope District are sighing with relief following the arrest of a 33-year-old man from Ditlharapa who is believed to be at the centre of a cross-border stock theft syndicate that has been breaking through the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) controls.

PDC suspension sparks political fallout

The workshop brought together journalists and other media practitioners to discuss marriage equality, constitutional rights

Media practitioners urged to humanise LGBTQI+ stories

In a significant step toward fostering more inclusive and ethical journalism, Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO) hosted a media sensitisation workshop in Gaborone under its 'Lorato ke Lorato' campaign. The workshop brought together journalists and other media practitioners to discuss marriage equality, constitutional rights, ethical reporting and the media’s pivotal role in shaping public discourse on LGBTI+ issues.

Sunlux Solar breaks ground on P14m manufacturing plant

Botswana energy sector witnessed a historic moment last week when local entrepreneurial couple, Portia Masunda and Baleseng Masunda, officially broke ground for the country’s first large-scale solar light manufacturing operation.

Minister Maele addresses GIPS Management. PIC KING OLERILE

Private colleges poised to drive Botswana’s TVET revolution

Botswana’s drive to tackle youth unemployment and accelerate economic diversification is placing private tertiary institutions at the centre of a growing skills development agenda.

Westlife Insurance unveils Strategy

Westlife Insurance Botswana has launched an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at transforming the company into a diversified, digitally enabled and customer-centric life insurer.

Judgment has been set for July 30. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

I was just helping a friend – Moremong on Sefalana robbery

Nearly four years after Botswana's deadliest cash-in-transit robbery that left five people dead, accused Kabo Moremong has broken his silence, insisting that he was an unsuspecting driver caught in a deadly plot orchestrated by a friend.

Youth listening attentavely. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Youth, women positioned for energy sector opportunities

More than 400 participants from all 61 constituencies gathered at BA ISAGO University on Monday (June 1, 2026) for the launch of the Botswana Youth, Women and Citizen (BYWC) Oil & Gas Training Programme, a national initiative designed to prepare citizens for opportunities in the country’s emerging energy sector while accelerating economic diversification, entrepreneurship and citizen participation.

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Mokomeng rejects pro deo counsel, opts for Ngakaagae attorneys

Maele hails Limkokwing as Botswana’s TVET model

Sepopa double murder trial edges closer

Nkawana: BCP’s tactician and marksman, patient to the course

Athlone receives P70,000 medical boost

PDC suspension sparks political fallout

Serviced plot shortage halts allocations in Tlokweng

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Witness details how Mojadigo sexually assaulted minor girl

Police crack Zone 11 crossborder stocktheft syndicate

PDC suspension sparks political fallout

Media practitioners urged to humanise LGBTQI+ stories

Sunlux Solar breaks ground on P14m manufacturing plant

Private colleges poised to drive Botswana’s TVET revolution

Westlife Insurance unveils Strategy

I was just helping a friend – Moremong on Sefalana robbery

Youth, women positioned for energy sector opportunities