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The newly elected president of the Botswana National Front Women’s League (BNFWL), Monica Molome, has pledged to lead a united and inclusive committee that will work tirelessly to address internal concerns and rebuild trust within the organisation.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 May 2025

Molome PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Four-way battle for BDP presidential race

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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 May 2025

Court slams PSP for arbitrary, capricious recruitment

Justice Annah Mphetlhe of the Gaborone Industrial Court has interdicted Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Emma Peloetletse from proceeding with recruitment for the Deputy District Commissioner (E1) position, pending a legal challenge.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 09 May 2025

FCC, NEDC clash over Tati mine

FRANCISTOWN: Member of Parliament for Tati East, Tlhabologo Furniture, has called out the Francistown City Council (FCC) for what he termed opportunism in facilitating Tati Nickel mine consultations with the new owner.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 09 May 2025

Not amused:Boko recently lambasted the local press alleging 90 % of media reports are fake,. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG..

Boko ‘fake news’ dictum sparks row

President Duma Boko who early this year was hailed for his pragmatism in pursuit of a human rights oriented government, has seemingly changed heart as he has sustained an onslaught on the local media.

Ryder Gabathuse | 09 May 2025

Supplier payment crisis hits cash-poor gov't

The debate on whether government is broke or cash-poor has been overtaken by events with suppliers, including banks, insurance and others, reportedly facing longer delays in settlements of their invoices, including the forwarding of deductions taken from civil servants.

Mbongeni Mguni,Lewanika Timothy | 09 May 2025

In charge: Marathe has pledged to inspire a motivated, high-performing police service. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Marathe stamps her authority

Commissioner, Dinah Marathe made a grand return at the just ended 51st Botswana Police Service (BPS) senior officers’ annual conference when she invited police station commanders to be part of the gathering, which is a first for the service. At the conference, Marathe, who had a brief stint at the Botswana Prisons Service, gave assurances of leading and leaving behind a motivated police service, Mmegi Staffer, PINI BOTHOKO writes

Pini Bothoko | 09 May 2025

TOTUMA farmers will profit from drought-tolerant crops

FRANCISTOWN: Chairperson of Tonota, Tutume and Masunga (TOTUMA) commercial farmers association, Steven Pillar has said local farmers have exploited drought-tolerant crops to increase their incomes.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 09 May 2025

Moti wants tenders as Boko’s direct appointments irk locals

A South African Company, Moti Group, belonging to President Duma Boko’s friend, wants a tender to build clinics and schools. The deal will last 17 years and be a lease-to-own arrangement.

Spira Tlhankane | 09 May 2025

Learn to tell the truth — Mohwasa tells unions

As leaders of various trade unions took turns to berate government, a defensive Minister for State President Moeti Mohwasa, diverted from his written speech in Gantsi on May Day to hit back at the unionists.

Spira Tlhankane | 06 May 2025

GBV isn't someone else's problem but ours — Mophuting

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 06 May 2025

Tumultuous end to Masisi's one-term legacy

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 May 2025

Road safety campaign urges pedestrian caution

Pini Bothoko | 06 May 2025

Reflections on Press Freedom Day

Titus Mbuya | 06 May 2025

BDP leadership split over independent oversight calls

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 May 2025

Borolong’s ‘Segotsa Molelo’ step in the right direction

Pini Bothoko | 06 May 2025

Business came to a standstill at the Central Business District (CBD) this evening after a man (names known to this publication) allegedly jumped from Itowers building in Gaborone.

Man jumps from Itowers in suspected suicide

Business came to a standstill at the Central Business District (CBD) in Gaborone this evening after a man (names known to this publication) reportedly jumped from the Itowers building.

'It was not a decision taken lightly'- Tebogo responds

Olympic champion, Letsile Tebogo has spoken for the first time since his shock withdrawal from the World Relays team.

Bombshell as key relay trio withdraws from World Relays

Botswana's athletics team due to participate at this weekend's World Relays in Guangzhou, China has been hit by shock withdrawals of three key members, including Olympic champion, Letsile Tebogo.

Air Botswana E145 plane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Air Botswana adds Embraer E145 to fleet

The 50-seater jet, registered as BP V5 ABQ, landed at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) on Friday carrying Botswana’s High Commissioner to Namibia Phemelo Rankoro as its sole passenger on the inaugural delivery flight.

Fire-fighting: Theetso PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO Flashback: The victorious 4x400 men’s relay team

World Relays debacle: Athletics enters murky territory

It reads like a script plucked straight out of Lekidi Centre but the setting is on the track rather than the field of play. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA), which has in recent years emerged as the doyen of Botswana sport, now finds itself in unfamiliar murky waters after three athletes dropped a bombshell on the eve of a premier world athletics event, reports Staff Writer MQONDISI DUBE

Thatayaone Kesebonye. PIC THE ARGUS ONLINE

Trade unions pressurise gov'tto implement P4,000 living wage

Government has been told it should deliver on its election promise of an increase in minimum living wage, immediately.

Men’s 4x400m team has mountain to climb at World Athletics Relays

Leader of Team Botswana at the 2025 World Athletics Relays, Justice Dipeba, says it will be difficult for the country to retain the men’s 4x400m World Athletics Relays title as his athletes target World Championship berths following withdrawal of key figures.

When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

Mmegi Editor | 09 May 2025

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