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Government has moved to tighten tax collection as fiscal pressures deepen, with authorities targeting significant leakages in the system to shore up domestic revenue.

Staff Writer | 20 March 2026

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Chief judge promises fairness at tomorrow's Miss Botswana finale

Head of Miss Botswana judging panel has assured beauty pageant lovers that the adjudication process will be fair, transparent and free from any influence of public favourites, ahead of tomorrow’s event to pick the next queen.

Larona Makhaiza | 20 March 2026

Under pressure: Fuel prices are expected to rise in the very near future PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

High pressure mounts on fuel prices

The Middle East crisis is piling pressure on local retail pump prices, with industry insiders estimating that petrol is presently about P3 and P4 below breakeven and diesel as much as P5 below par, even before the month ends.

Mbongeni Mguni | 20 March 2026

We respect AFCON final decision – Babitseng

Botswana Football Association (BFA) president Tariq Babitseng has said there is a need to respect CAF's decision on the controversial Africa Cup of Nations finals between Senegal and Morocco.

Mqondisi Dube | 20 March 2026

Ookeditse has held the BPF presidency since July last year PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Court blow rocks BPF leadership

Lawrence Ookeditse, the Assistant Minister of Health, has lost control of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) presidency, a position he has held since July last year. Consequently, this marks a dramatic shift in the party’s leadership, deepening internal divisions that have been simmering for months.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 March 2026

Lucas said the interim committee will prioritise the reactivation and alignment of party structures . PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

BPF moves to rebuild unity-Lucas

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) interim leadership says it is moving swiftly to stabilise and rebuild the party following a landmark court ruling, with efforts now focused on unity, structural reform, and preparations for an elective congress.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 March 2026

Ookeditse and Reatile PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

‘Reatile, Ookeditse deal was gentleman’s agreement’

A deal between former Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) president Mephato Reatile and Lawrence Ookeditse to settle for the latter as President has seemingly created deepening divisions within the party.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 March 2026

Branch fires early warning shot as Portugal fuels title push

Ross Branch signalled intent from the opening kilometres of the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal, backing up his steady start to the 2026 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) with a strong fourth-place finish on stage one.

Kabelo Boranabi | 20 March 2026

Regrouped Wildebeests ready for Cheetahs

Jwaneng Wildebeests are fully recharged for a battle against league champions, BDF Cheetahs, in the Knock Out Cup, which will also be a season opener for the two sides.

Calistus Kolantsho | 20 March 2026

Giant slayers: Tlokweng United PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Tlokweng United eye upset against edgy Rollers

The Orange FA Cup has already delivered its first warning shots. A big name has fallen, reputations have been tested, and the margin for error is shrinking by the round.

Kabelo Boranabi | 20 March 2026

My political survival doesn't depend on BPF – Ookeditse

Larona Makhaiza | 20 March 2026

Bank loan arrears rise 22% on economic woes

Mbongeni Mguni | 20 March 2026

Local female journalist scoops regional award

Staff Writer | 20 March 2026

Community calls for enforcement of hunting ban in NG3

Calistus Kolantsho | 13 March 2026

Main bids farewell to Botswana after 45 years of adventure

Phillip Segadika | 13 March 2026

Making PPPs work

Lewanika Timothy | 13 March 2026

Air Botswana plane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Air Botswana scraps three routes as losses deepen

The national carrier Air Botswana, has suspended three recently introduced regional routes after incurring losses of about P44.5 million on the services, underscoring the deepening financial strain at one of the country’s most troubled state-owned enterprises.

'I didn't steal anything'

Businessman Bakang Seretse says he was not shocked after learning that criminal charges against him had been reinstated, saying he expected the matter could return despite earlier court decisions connected to the case.

Murder accused quartet fail to appear before court

Four men facing a single count of murder over a suspected stolen phone failed to appear before court this morning. The accused are out on bail.

Ombudsman takes bold step, subpoenas ministries

Following a long-standing concern that the ministries and government departments delay in addressing Ombudsman cases, the office has resorted to using the power of subpoena to compel attendance.

The incident comes despite a ruling by the High Court of Botswana in December last year PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

Chaos briefly disrupted Sunday worship at the Mogoditshane branch of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) after a simmering leadership dispute between rival factions erupted into a dramatic confrontation.

Court voids BPF elections over irregular electoral authority

The Lobatse High Court has nullified Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) National Executive Committee (NEC) elections. I

World Cup venue: Sofi Stadium in California PIC:DEZEEN.COM

Geopolitics take centre stage ahead of World Cup

The political tensions, rather than the excitement on the pitch, build up to FIFA’s biggest tournament, are threatening to take centre stage in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, reports MQONDISI DUBE

Does the left hand know what the right hand is doing at BFA?

The recent debacle during the Mares COSAFA squad announcement served just as the tip of the iceberg. After then coach, Alex Malete announced an experienced squad for the regional tournament, BFA technical advisor, Kaelo Kaelo stepped in, resulting in the re-composition of the squad. Malete and other senior players were let go at the 11th hour and in came younger players. If there was a clearly defined technical plan, the BFA, through the...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 March 2026

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Tlokweng United eye upset against edgy Rollers

My political survival doesn't depend on BPF – Ookeditse

Bank loan arrears rise 22% on economic woes

Local female journalist scoops regional award

Community calls for enforcement of hunting ban in NG3

Main bids farewell to Botswana after 45 years of adventure

Making PPPs work

Air Botswana scraps three routes as losses deepen

'I didn't steal anything'

Murder accused quartet fail to appear before court

Ombudsman takes bold step, subpoenas ministries

ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

Court voids BPF elections over irregular electoral authority

Geopolitics take centre stage ahead of World Cup

Does the left hand know what the right hand is doing at BFA?