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Thursday, January 15, 2026

'Ben 10' murder accused for psychiatric evaluation

Village Senior Magistrate, Tshepo Thedi has remained adamant that she will only entertain the thought of bail for Joseph Maologe (26), who stands accused of fatally stabbing his 43-year-old lover, if he undergoes a psychiatric assessment.

Larona Makhaiza | 15 January 2026

Murder accused Joseph Maologe (26) to undergoe psychiatric assessment before the thought of bail can be considered. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Fearfokol: Khan’s militant

Molepolole North legislator Arafat Khan’s rise to prominence reflects his grassroots energy and unwavering commitment to party ideals. His reputation as a fierce debater and relentless questioner of authority makes him stand out in Botswana’s Parliament. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Ryder Gabathuse | 09 January 2026

One of the accused Tumelo Mogotsi at Broadhurst magistrate court. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Defence challenges 'confession statements' in murder case

The defence in a case involving two men accused of killing Oteng Magang in 2015 has applied to quash the confession statements as inadmissible, arguing that they were not made voluntarily.

Larona Makhaiza | 15 January 2026

Court temporarily halts Mzwinila assets seizure

The Gaborone High Court yesterday ruled that the Office of the Receiver must temporarily halt its ongoing asset seizure of former Minister of Lands and Water Affairs, Dr. Kefentse Mzwinila.

Staff Writer | 14 January 2026

According to Parliament, both sessions passed an equal number of six bills PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Parly demonstrates steady progress in SONA sessions

The Parliament of Botswana recently released a detailed summary of its State of the Nation Address (SONA) activities for 2025, held from November 10 to December 19, marking the first meeting of the Second Session of the 13th Parliament.

Laone Choeunyane | 13 January 2026

Teenage girl ends life using school belt

Goodhope police are investigating a suspected suicide incident that occurred at Motlobo village, in which a 17-year-old girl was found dead.

Pini Bothoko | 13 January 2026

Ramogapi 'disowns' hiked Bonno loans

Amidst public outcry over the recently publicised increased loan amounts for the Bonno turnkey programme, Minister for Water and Human Settlements, Onneetse Ramogapi, has said they will review the prices once again.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 13 January 2026

ABSA call centre manager & Co have a case to answer- Court

The Village Magistrate Court has dismissed a preliminary objection raised by accused persons in the ‘ABSA fraud matter’, ruling that the charge sheet, though imperfect, sufficiently identifies the offence alleged and is not vague as argued by the defence.

Sharon Mathala,Larona Makhaiza | 13 January 2026

IEC announces supplementary voter registration period

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a supplementary voter registration period, which will run from January 12 to February 13, 2026.

Brilliant Manje | 13 January 2026

Police probe: Man wanted in Gatampa defilement

Police are investigating a defilement case reported in the Gatampa settlement, allegedly involving a 13-year-old schoolgirl.

Pini Bothoko | 13 January 2026

BPF to decide on UDC cooperation next year

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 January 2026

Francistown set for tourism transformation

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 13 January 2026

Nine hospitalised after public transport bus accident in Foley

Pini Bothoko | 13 January 2026

GC Mayor hosts US actors to promote local tourism.

Brilliant Manje | 13 January 2026

DCEC slams ‘false raids’ claims

Staff Writer | 13 January 2026

Iran protests turn deadly as State repression escalates

Saeid Zokaei Arani | 13 January 2026

ABSA call centre manager & Co granted bail

Village Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi has granted bail to ABSA call centre manager Tebogo Nthibo, 32, who is accused of swindling a customer out of P702,036.07 alongside his co-accused Leatile Motshabi, 35. The two are granted bail at P10,000 each.

Four men charged with murder granted bail. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Murder accused quartet granted bail

Four men facing a murder charge , after they fatally assaulted a man they accused of stealing their phone were granted bail this morning.

Homesoils: Tsodilo is hunting for rare earths and critical minerals in the north-west PIC: TSODILORESOURCES.COM

Canadian firm uncovers “significant” critical minerals in north-west Botswana

Canadian minerals firm, Tsodilo Resources, reports that it has discovered “significant critical minerals and rare earth element mineralisation” in its prospecting licence in north-western Botswana.

Former SG Kebaitse returns to BAA

Former Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) secretary general, Legojane Kebaitse has made a comeback to the athletics body. Kebaitse returns to take up a role as manager-sport administration effective January 5, 2026.

ABSA call centre manager & Co have a case to answer- Court

How Mzwinilas ‘built’ an empire using hard cash

If the contents of an affidavit by the lead investigator into corruption allegations by former Cabinet Minister Dr Kefentse Mzwinila, his wife Bridget Mzwinila and their companies are anything to go by, the Mzwinilas used hard cash to build an empire made of high-end farms, raising suspicion of possible corruption and money laundering.

DCEC, DPP ‘born again’

With the new Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government now in charge, sources claim the recent publicised cases involving former ministers Lefoko Moagi and Kefentse Mzwinila are only the beginning of big things to come.

Ramogapi & Co should clear the Bonno confusion

According to a report elsewhere in this publication, various district councils announced that a one-bedroom home now costs over P130,000 more, a near-unthinkable 32% increase. This isn't just a minor adjustment, but a devastating blow to the dream of affordable home ownership for ordinary citizens.What is most alarming is not just the scale of the increase, but the profound confusion it has exposed. Minister Ramogapi has publicly...

The Monitor Editor | 13 January 2026

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Police probe: Man wanted in Gatampa defilement

BPF to decide on UDC cooperation next year

Francistown set for tourism transformation

Nine hospitalised after public transport bus accident in Foley

GC Mayor hosts US actors to promote local tourism.

DCEC slams ‘false raids’ claims

Iran protests turn deadly as State repression escalates

ABSA call centre manager & Co granted bail

Murder accused quartet granted bail

Canadian firm uncovers “significant” critical minerals in north-west Botswana

Former SG Kebaitse returns to BAA

ABSA call centre manager & Co have a case to answer- Court

How Mzwinilas ‘built’ an empire using hard cash

DCEC, DPP ‘born again’

Ramogapi & Co should clear the Bonno confusion