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Thursday, May 14, 2026

The media should not blink, they must hold power to account

The role of the media in a participatory democracy is a debate that has long been settled.That role includes holding those in power accountable, being the voice of the voiceless and more crucially shining light into the dark corners of society. Only people with potentially nefarious motives would want to question the fact that the media is a centerpiece of any democracy.

SPENCER MOGAPI | 14 May 2026

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When neutrality looks like taking sides: The Red Cross, separatists and a crisis of trust

For decades, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has explained its work through a simple formula: in order to help victims of war, it is necessary to speak to all sides in a conflict. If a territory is controlled not by a state, but by an armed group, insurgents or a separatist administration, access to civilians, the wounded and prisoners is impossible without contact with the actual power on the ground.

JEAN dÁMOUR MUG | 07 May 2026

The power of collective wisdom

Fostering a family spirit is very important in the management of a school. A school that lives and pulls together like a family enjoys harmony and tranquility, while benefitting from the power of collective wisdom.

Tshwarelo Hosia | 17 April 2026

A cost we cannot afford to pay

The admission by Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture Edwin Dikoloti should serve as a sobering wake-up call for every Motswana.

The Monitor Editor | 14 April 2026

Separation of State, Church is absolute

When I was privileged to preach at the 15th December 2024 national Thanksgiving service hosted by the Gaborone Ministers’ Fraternal, I made a declaration to the Head of State and in full view of two million fellow citizens watching live on television.

Dr Enole Ditsheko | 10 April 2026

The school turnaround

Turning around a school entails encouraging staff and students to downplay and water down powerful distractions and existing challenges, which could undermine the teaching and learning process and steer it toward a pedagogically focused direction.

Tshwarelo Hosia | 10 April 2026

China’s geopolitical role in the Red Sea

The Red Sea is strategically important in global geopolitics due to its role as a major maritime corridor connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Solly Rakgomo | 10 April 2026

The quiet return of media capture in Botswana

There is a quiet but enduring truth about the media that is often overlooked in moments of national calm: the struggle for press freedom is rarely lost in one dramatic event. It is eroded slowly, almost imperceptibly, through patterns that at first appear administrative, even routine, but over time reveal a deeper logic of control. In Botswana, that story is not new. It is returning.

Thomas Nkhoma | 03 April 2026

A systematic way of running school affairs

How many meetings should a school hold per semester? Does the quantity of official and scheduled gatherings count?

Tshwarelo Hosia | 03 April 2026

Colouring Souls

Shame is a real killer of character; ego, pride and confidence. It leaves one feeling like they are a complete failure and sort of insignificance.

Kealeboga Ngwigwa | 31 March 2026

Justice must not leave families in the ruins

The Monitor Editor | 31 March 2026

Constitutional Court – Is it necessary?

MULLER KEGANNE | 26 March 2026

Proliferation of podcasts in Botswana- (Part II)

Kabo Ramasia | 20 March 2026

GIS unveils new logo in major rebranding drive

Kabelo Boranabi | 27 February 2026

Fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine

correspondent | 27 February 2026

When seeing is no longer believing

THOMAS NKHOMA | 27 February 2026

Sunlux Solar breaks ground on P14m manufacturing plant

Botswana energy sector witnessed a historic moment last week when local entrepreneurial couple, Portia Masunda and Baleseng Masunda, officially broke ground for the country’s first large-scale solar light manufacturing operation.

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Doctors say medicine crisis far from over

The Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) has warned that medicine shortages remain a serious concern in public health facilities across the country while also cautioning the Ministry of Health against celebrating victory too soon.

PDC suspension sparks political fallout

The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, has suspended the Palapye District Council (PDC), triggering mixed reactions across the political spectrum. Some praise the move as necessary to restore order, whilst others condemn it as excessive and potentially damaging to relations within the governing coalition.

Sepopa double murder trial edges closer

The long running double murder case involving Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Captain Mogomotsi Sepopa is set to resume later this year with Case Management Conference (CMC) and the setting of trial dates.

Judgment has been set for July 30. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

I was just helping a friend – Moremong on Sefalana robbery

Nearly four years after Botswana's deadliest cash-in-transit robbery that left five people dead, accused Kabo Moremong has broken his silence, insisting that he was an unsuspecting driver caught in a deadly plot orchestrated by a friend.

Mokomeng rejects pro deo counsel, opts for Ngakaagae attorneys

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier and Kgomokasitwa triple murder accused, Moagi Mokomeng has outrightly rejected representation by pro deo counsel, insisting that he is already represented by a private attorney from Ngaakagae attorney’s law firm.

Counting numbers: The Finance Ministry is battling to balance the books

Foreign reserves tick up

The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached about P56 billion in March – the highest level since October 2024 – signalling an improvement in inflows as well as interventions such as the exchange rate policy changes. The reserves were measured at about P46.4 billion in March 2024.

WUC must fix its pipes, not just say sorry

“Clean water, the essence of life and a birthright for everyone, must become available to all people now.”– Michel CousteauWe see notices for Block 6, Extension 11, Gaborone, Francistown; the list grows every week. It is good that WUC warns consumers, but so many warnings point to a deep problem. Water pipes are old and falling apart. And the people who pay the bills are the ones suffering.When a main pipe bursts, taps run dry. Families in...

Mmegi Editor | 12 June 2026

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