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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Gov't denies supplying expired COVID-19 vaccines

Assistant Minister of Health, Lawrence Ookeditse has refuted allegations that members of the public were offered expired COVID-19 vaccine, particularly Pfizer doses.

Larona Makhaiza | 12 February 2026

Recieving COVID-19 vaccine. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Magosi, DIS top brass slapped with contempt charges

Fresh court filings from suspended spy agents that have dragged the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director-General (DG) Peter Magosi and 15 other DIS top brass for contempt suggest that the agency is hellbent on firing the agents.

Sharon Mathala | 10 February 2026

‘This is bad economics’- Saleshando

Leader of Opposition (LoO) Dumelang Saleshando has punched holes into Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe’s Budget Speech, accusing the government of pursuing “bad economics” that is plunging Botswana deeper into debt.

Larona Makhaiza | 12 February 2026

Meropa issues final warning in P140m legal battle against Minergy

Mining contractor Meropa Resources (Pty) Ltd has issued a final legal notice to Minergy Coal, threatening to approach the courts for liquidation proceedings over an outstanding debt of more than P139 million.

Larona Makhaiza | 11 February 2026

Councillor Mmusi Jeri. PIC LESEDI MKHUTSHWA

Councillor denied bail over child rape charges

FRANCISTOWN: A 42-year-old nominated councilor for Tonota District Council, Mmusi Jerry, has been remanded in custody after being accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in Kgosing ward, Makobo.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 11 February 2026

Court gives gov't ultimatum on DIS dispute

The High Court has given the government three months to comply with a court order arising from a long-running dispute involving officers of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DIS).

Mpho Mokwape | 10 February 2026

FMD threatens to snuff out BMC revival

The emergence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) could hamper an emerging turnaround at the Botswana Meat Commission that Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe said was beginning to bear fruit.

Mbongeni Mguni,Lewanika Timothy | 10 February 2026

The government wants to ease pressure on secondary and tertiary facilities. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Gov't prioritises early disease detection to curb 'wastage'

Government will prioritise early disease detection, timely intervention, and effective primary healthcare to curb the progression of disease, reduce avoidable hospitalisations, ease pressure on secondary and tertiary facilities, and lower reliance on specialised care.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 10 February 2026

Lightning fatally strikes one, injures another in Tsolamosese

Residents of Tsolamosese were left in shock following an incident in which a woman was struck by lightning, whilst a man sustained serious injuries during Sunday’s late evening thundershowers.

Pini Bothoko | 10 February 2026

Man arrested for alleged stabbing in Mogoditshane

A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with unlawful wounding following an alleged stabbing incident involving a 27-year-old man in Mogoditshane, Block 5, on Saturday night.

Pini Bothoko | 10 February 2026

Parents, school implicated in defilement cover-up

Spira Tlhankane | 10 February 2026

FMD outbreak cripples butcheries

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 10 February 2026

Farmer fined P2K for illegal slaughter amidst FMD restrictions

Pini Bothoko | 10 February 2026

DCEC's wish for autonomy granted

Spira Tlhankane | 10 February 2026

Budget prioritises market-ready skills for youth employment

Pini Bothoko | 10 February 2026

Lentswe le Moriti community seeks gov't intervention

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 February 2026

Making plans: The Finance Ministry has made proposals for new tax rates

New tax rate targets top earners

The Finance Ministry is proposing the introduction of a new rate for personal income tax, which will see those earning P33,333 per month and above paying at 27.5%, rather than the current top tax rate of 25%.

Minister dissolves BNSC Board

The Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng has dissolved the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) board, MmegiOnline has learnt.

Motsamai, Manual Workers leaders clash over injurious remarks'

The disputed appointment of Andrew Motsamai as secretary of the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC) has taken a another turn, with him demanding that leaders of the Manual Workers Union retract what he describes as injurious, malicious and defamatory remarks made against him.

Nyamadzabo underscored the unlawfulness of what the DCEC did in the case PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Court picks flaws in DCEC’s teeth

With the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) recently hailed for finally growing teeth to bite and operate independently, the courts recently slammed the graft-busting agency for unlawful and arbitrary conduct by its investigators in the case involving former Minister, Kefentse Mzwinila.

Murder probe launched following discovery of two bodies at Sese

Two bodies have been discovered at Sese village near Jwaneng in what law enforcement officers suspect to be a murder-suicide incident.

Sibanda first woman to escape prison in 22-years

For the first time in more than two decades, a female prisoner has escaped from lawful custody in Botswana. The incident that has left the nation in shock and raised serious questions about prison security.

Ex UB lecturer’s rape case continues without expert witness

Extension II Chief Magistrate, Kamogelo Mmesi, has rejected admission of psychology expert witness as requested by the State in a rape case against retired University of Botswana (UB) professor Brothers Malema.

Mabogo dinku a thebana

According to both the acting director of Veterinary Services, Kobedi Segale and acting Lands and Agriculture minister, Edwin Dikoloti, the virus currently raging through the North-East mostly likely first entered the country during the festive season.From the “unprecedented” number of cases picked in testing last week, it is likely that cattle and other livestock could have been infected last year, without being reported.Animal health...

Mmegi Editor | 06 February 2026

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Man arrested for alleged stabbing in Mogoditshane

Parents, school implicated in defilement cover-up

FMD outbreak cripples butcheries

Farmer fined P2K for illegal slaughter amidst FMD restrictions

DCEC's wish for autonomy granted

Budget prioritises market-ready skills for youth employment

Lentswe le Moriti community seeks gov't intervention

New tax rate targets top earners

Minister dissolves BNSC Board

Motsamai, Manual Workers leaders clash over injurious remarks'

Court picks flaws in DCEC’s teeth

Murder probe launched following discovery of two bodies at Sese

Sibanda first woman to escape prison in 22-years

Ex UB lecturer’s rape case continues without expert witness

Mabogo dinku a thebana