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Tuesday, August 04, 2026

F Ismail group gives Marina’s paediatric ward a lifeline

Princess Marina Hospital has received a donation of essential medicines from the F Ismail Group, in a gesture expected to bring relief to patients in the paediatric ward at a time when the hospital continues to face medicine shortages.

staff writer | 04 August 2026

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The dispute stems from the termination of a construction contract between Pro-Serve and Tau Grading

Pro-Serve wins Modipane–Mabalane road tender dispute

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has overturned a High Court decision that had granted Tau Grading interim relief in its long-running contractual dispute with Pro-Serve Consulting Botswana over the construction of the Modipane–Mabalane road.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 04 August 2026

Man hospitalised after nightclub attack

A man is fighting for his life in Maun after he was allegedly stabbed by an unknown assailant outside a popular nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Pini Bothoko | 03 August 2026

Three men wanted for assaulting elder

A 60-year-old man of Daunara settlement, located about 70 kilometres from Maun, is fighting for his life hospitalised after he was allegedly brutally assaulted by three men who accused him of stealing their cattle.

Pini Bothoko | 03 August 2026

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UDC finally implements the 'newborn allowance'

After several postponements, the government has revealed that it has finally started paying Botswana’s new child support grant, also known as the newborn babies' allowance.

staff writer | 03 August 2026

Maele suspends BUAN Vice Chancellor

The Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, has suspended Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) Vice Chancellor Professor Ketlhatlogile Mosepele with immediate effect, in a dramatic move that throws the leadership of the institution into uncertainty.

staff writer | 03 August 2026

BOFIAWU petitions MOTSWEDI SACCOS over alleged unfair labour practices

Botswana Financial Institutions and Allied Workers Union (BOFIAWU) has set August 2026 as the date to petition Motswedi SACCOS over growing allegations of unfair labour practices, workplace intimidation, and abuse of authority that employees say have created a hostile working environment.

staff writer | 03 August 2026

School Holiday Fun Starts Here: The Best Kids' Shows and Movies on DStv This August

With the August school holidays here, DStv is serving up a month of exciting adventures, magical creatures, family favourites and brand-new shows for kids of all ages. Here's your guide to the best children's entertainment this August.

correspondent | 03 August 2026

The applicants say that in SA they already have three parties interested in their cattle for beef
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Gov’t accused of shutting gate to beef export markets

Botswana's battle against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has taken a dramatic turn, with two beef companies accusing the government of trapping farmers in a no-win situation.

Spira Tlhankane | 31 July 2026

BDP ‘Fours’ break the law

Four Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members have admitted they failed to comply with the Electoral Act after missing the legal deadline to submit election expense returns following the 2024 General Election.

Mpho Mokwape | 31 July 2026

BDP MPs to submit late election expense returns

Mpho Mokwape | 31 July 2026

Domi’s constitution review spark concerns

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 July 2026

BCP skips key constitutional processes

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 July 2026

Court rejects ex- teacher’s bid to return to work

Innocent Selatlhwa | 31 July 2026

Debswana, DCEC unite to tighten anti-corruption measures

Pauline Dikuelo | 31 July 2026

Mpho hits the ground running

Calistus Kolantsho | 31 July 2026

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.

Maele suspends BUAN Vice Chancellor

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.

Village Magistrates Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Four years later, State fails to link Moremong to robbery

Close to four years since the Gaborone West Industrial Sefalana cash-in-transit robbery, Kabo Moremong has been acquitted after Village Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi said the State failed to prove that he shared a criminal purpose with four armed men who carried out the attack.

Zambian Giants Nkana Set for Botswana Test in Inaugural Tati River Cup

Zambia's record league title holders Nkana FC are heading into their pre-season to sharpen their tools, and they'll have the chance to do just that when they travel to Botswana next month.

Kgaodi marks 85th blood donation milestone, calls on Batswana to become regular donors

After 27 years of donating blood, Bofelo Kgaodi’s commitment to the cause remains stronger than ever, driven by his understanding of the vital role blood plays in saving lives.

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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