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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Former president Ian Khama, who now sits at Ntlo ya Dikgosi as Kgosi Khama IV of Ga-Mmangwato, will not rest until the Director-General of the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS) Peter Magosi, loses his job.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 27 January 2026

Ian Khama PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Malema stands accused of raping a UB student (name withheld), then 18 at the time, on January 9, 2024.

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

In a rape case involving a former University of Botswana lecturer and Botswana Congress Party member, Brothers Malema, the defence is contesting the admission of an expert clinical psychologist as a witness, describing the move as an ambush.

Larona Makhaiza | 28 January 2026

FMD cases suspected in North-East

Mbongeni Mguni | 28 January 2026

Mzwinilas get assets, passports back

Staff Writer | 28 January 2026

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Staff Writer | 28 January 2026

Sunbet Botswana donates P278,000

Brilliant Manje | 27 January 2026

Parents roped in as defilement, missing persons cases rise

Pini Bothoko | 27 January 2026

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

Pini Bothoko | 27 January 2026

Mexicans drugs Dealers at Extension Court in Gaborone. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO . PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

More to be charged in 'Mexicans' case- State

As a case involving a group of six Mexican nationals linked to drug trafficking charges in Mozambique closed today for illegal entry into Botswana, the State has revealed that it is now intensifying its case against Nigerian, Uchema Njoku (53).

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Radio Botswana (RB1) broadcaster Letumile Lets Montsosa has reportedly been removed from the Masaasele morning programme following a tightly controlled broadcast focusing on the Constitutional Court.

Cash in hand: The latest changes to the exchange rate framework aim to enable local exporters to earn more pula per unit of foreign currency PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Banks' earnings rise on forex trades

The collective non-interest income earned by banks in the first 10 months of last year reached P4.3 billion, eight percent higher than the full year total for 2024, thanks in part to higher forex trade revenues.

Balancing act: Gaolathe is due to present the budget next month

World Bank predicts rebound for Botswana’s economy in 2026

The World Bank expects a 2.3 percent economic rebound for Botswana’s economy this year, with growth expected to be spurred by fiscal consolidation and a rebound in mineral revenues.

Ngakaagae & Co: Cynosure of all eyes

The move by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae to take personal charge of prosecutions signals a more hands-on approach as authorities seek to demonstrate commitment to accountability, transparency, and the rule of law. By assuming direct oversight of these sensitive prosecutions, many argue that Ngakaagae aims to ensure that the cases are handled with diligence and independence, amid heightened public interest and scrutiny. Staff Writer MPHO MOKWAPE writes

From ‘charging’ P4.7m to a corruption charge

Former Minister of Energy and Minerals, Lefoko Moagi is facing a corruption charge after allegedly ‘charging’ New Energy Company P4.7 million to rubber-stamp eight prospecting licences, a deal prosecutors say crossed the line from public duty to private profit.

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Fall from power to the dock, Moagi standing at justice’s shaft

Charged with corruption and money laundering, former Minerals and Energy Minister Lefoko Moagi appeared in court this week as a man paused at the mouth of a deep vertical mineshaft. Ironically, Moagi, a mining engineer by profession, stood on justice’s shaft in the courtroom, unaware of the darkness below. A shaft he regulated and controlled now yawned beneath his feet with a cold and unknowable depth. Writes Mmegi Staffer SPIRA TLHANKANE

Excitement is building for the The Race Africa Gaborone CBD 2026 Circuit. The event is expected to transform Gaborone lifestyle scene and boost tourism

Posh G2 Series to spice up Gabz’ lifestyle scene

The Gaborone CBD streets will transform into an epicenter of vibrant activity when the Posh G2 Posh Series (Race Africa Gaborone CBD 2026 Circuit), a street racing event finally takes in May.

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Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

FMD cases suspected in North-East

Mzwinilas get assets, passports back

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Sunbet Botswana donates P278,000

Parents roped in as defilement, missing persons cases rise

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

More to be charged in 'Mexicans' case- State

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Banks' earnings rise on forex trades

World Bank predicts rebound for Botswana’s economy in 2026

Ngakaagae & Co: Cynosure of all eyes

From ‘charging’ P4.7m to a corruption charge

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Fall from power to the dock, Moagi standing at justice’s shaft

Posh G2 Series to spice up Gabz’ lifestyle scene