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Friday, July 31, 2026

Sunbet powers Simply Piano fourth edition

One of Botswana’s leading betting operator, Sunbet, has partnered with Boxyard, organisers of the popular Simply Piano music festival, for the fourth edition of the event, which will now officially be known as Sunbet Simply Piano.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 31 July 2026

Simply Piano crowd PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Lefoko Molebatsi's book. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Myself: A True Life Story

Myself: A True Life Story – A Nostalgic Recollection is an inspiring and deeply reflective memoir that chronicles Lefoko Molebatsi’s remarkable journey from the cattle-post of Dimonyane to becoming a distinguished scholar, political activist and doctoral candidate at the University of Botswana (UB).

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 31 July 2026

Lasty Kedisa at the 2026 Nkashi Classic.PIC. Karabo LeBronpeter Moilwa : National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project.

Nkashi Classic crowns fastest mokoro polers

Lasty Kedisa, the annual Nkashi Classic 2023 champion for the mens category has bounced back to be crowned this year's Okavango Delta fastest poler for the youth category. Organised by the Nkashi Trust, the Nkashi Classic was held this past weekend in Seronga.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 31 July 2026

FANFABO Chairperson encourages local writers to ‘write more'

Botswana's writers have been challenged to think beyond the local market and tell stories capable of reaching readers across Africa and the world, as FANFABO used its second Annual General Meeting to unveil an ambitious vision for the country's literary future.

staff writer | 28 July 2026

Students from government secondary schools, joined by learners from Ikageng Primary School, lit up the stage at Northside Primary Theatre over the weekend in a spectacular production of The Wiz PICS: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Young stars shine bright in spellbinding production of The Wiz

In a joyful celebration of youthful talent, creativity and cultural expression, students from government secondary schools, joined by learners from Ikageng Primary School, lit up the stage at Northside Primary Theatre over the weekend in a spectacular production of The Wiz.

Laone Choeunyane | 28 July 2026

Kagiso Morebodi speaking during the launch of the Botswana Youth Awards & Festival PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Botswana youth awards open for entries

Entries for the 7th edition of the Botswana Youth Awards & Festival are now officially open. As a result, young people aged between 18 and 35 are invited to submit nominations across 20 award categories that celebrate excellence, innovation, leadership and community impact.

Larona Makhaiza | 28 July 2026

TSW App puts culture at the heart of travel

Botswana now offers visitors and locals alike a smart new way to explore the country thanks to TSW, a dedicated travel utility application. The app, which is built specifically for Botswana, acts as a reliable digital companion, equipping first-time safari visitors, business travellers, and returning diaspora members with everything needed to move around confidently and safely.

Laone Choeunyane | 24 July 2026

When lives become data: Rethinking digital social work in Africa, Asia

Mental distress often reaches a social worker before it reaches a doctor. A child stops attending school. A parent struggles to manage daily life. Someone withdraws from family, work and the community. By the time a clinical name is given to the problem, the human story may have been unfolding for months.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 July 2026

Detective Mjein releases single titled Baba Ngiyacela

House Kwasa artist Detective Mjein, real name Onalethata Senjoba, has released his new single 'Baba Ngiyacela'. The House track, featuring Lucia Dottie, draws from personal loss and explores spiritual themes within a three-step production.

Laone Choeunyane | 24 July 2026

CIPA leads collaborative drive to unlock creative economy

Local creative economy took centre stage on Tuesday as policymakers, broadcasters, funders and industry leaders came together to explore how stronger collaboration can unlock the full potential of one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors.

Laone Choeunyane | 17 July 2026

Alvan-Michael dances his way to Switzerland

Kabelo Boranabi | 14 July 2026

Chinese cultural festival celebrates Botswana-China friendship

Laone Choeunyane | 14 July 2026

Ground Breaker Choir festival to strike new chord

staff writer | 10 July 2026

Crowd to crown street dance ruler

Kabelo Boranabi | 10 July 2026

Maine explores recovery, change in solo exhibition

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 10 July 2026

Avani raises a glass to conservation with new wine collection

Laone Choeunyane | 07 July 2026

DPSM electronic payslip portal. PIC DPSM FACEBOOK PAGE

Gov't e-payslip fails data protection compliance test

Government through the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) has suspended its electronic payslip portal following data protection shortfalls.

Magistrate convicts Loeto of rape

Extension II Magistrate Keabetswe Majuta has convicted rapist Gomolemo Loeto on a single count of rape after establishing that the State had proven beyond reasonable doubt that he had unlawful carnal knowledge of the complainant.

New deal: The BURS is rolling out changes to the Income Tax Act PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Grant Thornton advises on new tax changes

Leading advisory, Grant Thornton, has urged businesses to review payroll systems, expatriate arrangements, employment contracts, benefit policies and supporting documentation to ensure taxable amounts are correctly identified, valued and reported, under the new income tax changes.

The move, government says, will pave the way for 12 years of uninterrupted basic education.PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Cabinet approves PSLE abolition

The Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has officially begun laying groundwork for the phased discontinuation of the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), following Cabinet's approval to abolish the long-standing national examination from 2029.

Cash-in-transit vehicle escorted by police PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Cash-in-transit robbers flee with empty cash boxes in Thamaga

Police in Thamaga are investigating an attempted cash-in-transit robbery over the weekend.

Peter Fana Magosi and senior agent Tshepo Tilia Magosi. PIC- THALEFANG CHARLES

Magosi defends 'promoting' his wife

Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General, Peter Magosi, has defended the promotion exercise within the organisation that also saw his wife rising from C1 to E2 scale.

Regulating: The central bank is in charge of electronic money systems in the country PIC BANK OF BOTSWANA

BoB electronic money regulations gather pace

The Bank of Botswana says amendments to Electronic Payment Services (EPS) regulations are in operation, covering an expanded scope of application, interest for electronic money balances as well as adjusted fines, amongst others.

Public servants deserve better than union infighting

‘The strongest bond of human sympathy outside the family relation should be one uniting working people of all nations and tongues and kindreds’.- Abraham LincolnUntil then, the Council’s operations remain suspended, delaying critical decisions affecting thousands of public sector employees.The current standoff is between the Manual Workers Union on one side and the Six Cooperating Trade Unions, namely BONU, BOPEU, BTU, BDU, BOSETU and...

Mmegi Editor | 31 July 2026

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