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Arrears owed to the country’s commercial banks rose above P8 billion for the first time in history in January, as more borrowers struggled to repay their dues, Bank of Botswana figures show.

Mbongeni Mguni | 12 May 2026

Hard target: The economy is tightening for more households PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Job well done on awards but ...

The 45th edition of the Botswana Sports Awards demonstrated once again that Botswana has the capacity to host sporting celebrations of high standard. The ceremony was well organised and successfully brought together all stakeholders under one roof to celebrate sporting excellence.

Mqondisi Dube | 12 May 2026

Kebinatshipi receiving sportsman of the year award during the 45th Botswana Sports Awards hosted at the GICC on Saturday. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

BNSC awards ceremony heads out of Gaborone

Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) has announced a landmark decision that will reshape the future of its flagship annual event. The organisation’s leadership has revealed that the 46th edition will, for the first time since its inception, be hosted outside Gaborone.

Johannes Kambai | 12 May 2026

MAN OF THE MOMENT: Collen Kebinatshipi. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Kebinatshipi dominates 45th National Sports Awards

Gaborone celebrated with full glory and pride on Saturday night as Botswana's sporting elite gathered at the Gaborone International Convention Centre for the 45th Botswana National Sport Awards, hosted by the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC).

Johannes Kambai | 12 May 2026

Red Roses (in red) collected three points against Double Action on Sunday at GU stadium. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG .

Red Roses finally bloom to the top

After weeks of chasing, calculating games in hand, and breathing down BDF XI’s neck, Gaborone United (GU) have finally climbed to the summit of the BH National Women’s League Southern Stream.

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 May 2026

Ugly scenes followed the end of the Orange FA Cup clash between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Black Lions on Friday night, casting a shadow over what had been a memorable return of football at the National Stadium.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Chiefs reach Orange FA semis amid ugly touchline scenes

The return of football to the National Stadium on Friday was overshadowed by chaotic scenes on the touchline as tempers flared between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Black Lions officials following a dramatic cup quarterfinal clash.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 12 May 2026

Thatayaone Ramatlapeng (blue and gold) of Township Rollers protects the ball away from Mothusi Johnson (white) of Gaborone United.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

GU keep double dream alive

Gaborone United head coach, Sean Connor has admitted that his side survived a major scare against a rejuvenated Township Rollers outfit during a league cup encounter over the weekend.

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 May 2026

Township Rollers head coach, Tor Thodesen has admitted that “good things” still need to happen behind the scenes before he decides whether to remain beyond this season. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Rollers coach leaves door half open

Township Rollers' head coach Tor Thodesen has refused to commit his future to the club, admitting that “good things” still need to happen behind the scenes before he decides whether to remain beyond this season.

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 May 2026

BAMB is facing growing scrutiny following a series of alarming audit findings that expose failures in financial accountability PIC: BAMB

BAMB under fire over unaccounted P196m COVID-19 funds

The Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB) is facing growing scrutiny following a series of alarming audit findings that expose failures in financial accountability, governance and oversight involving hundreds of millions of Pula in public funds.

Pauline Dikuelo | 08 May 2026

Another issue raised is that of locus standi, or the legal standing to bring a case

CoA reserves judgment in Mupane saga

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has reserved judgment in the long-running dispute over the sale of Mupane Gold Mine, giving hope to creditors that the matter is moving closer to being settled after extensive delays.

Mpho Mokwape | 08 May 2026

DIS officers face fresh delay amid court ultimatum confusion

Mpho Mokwape | 08 May 2026

Reckless driving culture fuels Botswana’s road safety crisis

Pini Bothoko | 08 May 2026

Selebi-Phikwe East political activity intensifies

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 May 2026

‘Play With Purpose’ turns focus on autism

staff writer | 08 May 2026

Pharithi appointed to UN

staff writer | 08 May 2026

SOEs record P485m in losses

Mbongeni Mguni,Lewanika Timothy,Pauline Dikuelo | 08 May 2026

Cowpeas worth P15m rot in silo

The Auditor General has found that cowpeas valued at P14.9 million sat without rotation for nine years at the Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board’s (BAMB) storage in Pandamatenga, resulting in them eventually having to be thrown out.

Workers singing strugle songs in Letlhakane during May Day Comemoration. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Union leaders fire salvos at Boko

Fiery and highly charged trade union leaders have sharply excoriated President Duma Boko following his jibe during the recent May Day commemorations in the diamond-rich village of Letlhakane, signalling escalating tensions between labour and the new administration.

Police controlling the World Relays crowd at the National Stadium PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Relays glory meets growing complaints

A week after Botswana earned global praise for hosting the World Athletics Relays 2026, concerns are emerging over the treatment of key stakeholders who helped stage the historic event.

Justice Zein Kebonang PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Alcohol not an excuse for murder, rules Kebonang

Gaborone High Court Judge Zeinub Kebonang has ruled that "alcohol, jealousy, and claims of provocation do not constitute extenuating circumstances in a brutal murder case", sentencing Tapologo Makwatse to death.

Flash back: The 4x400 relay team receiving 2025 BNSC award PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Hour of reckoning as BNSC holds Sport Awards

Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) will hold its 45th Botswana Sport Awards at the Gaborone International Convention Centre on Saturday.

Mogae, a true statesman - Boko

President Duma Boko has hailed former president Festus Mogae as a voice of reason, unity and progress following the passing of the former president this morning at 0730

BOTEPCO hosted the first-ever Africa Teaching and Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) conference. PIC.KINGSLEY KUDA

Gaborone hosts landmark continental education summit

Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO) hosted the first-ever Africa Teaching and Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) conference, drawing delegates from across the continent to deliberate on the future of the teaching profession.

Job well done on awards but ...

However, despite the success of the ceremony itself, issues surrounding some of the winners has highlighted the urgent need to refine and clarify the selection criteria used to determine award recipients. For instance, how did Ntungamili Raguin, who had an outstanding year, miss out on nomination for Sportsman of the Year award? Athletics has been the stand out code and the expectation was it would be named code of the year or the administrator...

Mqondisi Dube | 12 May 2026

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CoA reserves judgment in Mupane saga

DIS officers face fresh delay amid court ultimatum confusion

Reckless driving culture fuels Botswana’s road safety crisis

Selebi-Phikwe East political activity intensifies

‘Play With Purpose’ turns focus on autism

Pharithi appointed to UN

SOEs record P485m in losses

Cowpeas worth P15m rot in silo

Union leaders fire salvos at Boko

Relays glory meets growing complaints

Alcohol not an excuse for murder, rules Kebonang

Hour of reckoning as BNSC holds Sport Awards

Mogae, a true statesman - Boko

Gaborone hosts landmark continental education summit

Job well done on awards but ...