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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Indisposed Zakhem misses court in P272.3m case

Businessman, Nicolas Zakhem missed his court appearance today after court was informed that he was unwell. But former Gantsi Member of Parliament (MP) Johane Thiithe and his co-accused appeared for arraignment over corruption-related charges linked to a P272.3 million Tutume infrastructure project tender.

Larona Makhaiza | 15 October 2026

Zakhem. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

We're coming for ministers, PSs, union leaders—Ngakaagae warns

With high-profile cases piling up before the courts, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae has warned that no one suspected of corruption will be spared scrutiny.

Spira Tlhankane | 13 October 2026

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs and Huawei Technologies Botswana signed an MoU. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gov’t, Huawei call for PPPs in skills development

Government and Huawei Technologies Botswana have jointly called for deepened public-private partnerships to equip Batswana with practical skills to tackle youth unemployment.

Larona Makhaiza | 15 October 2026

Rabasimane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO 16.33.42

Rabasimane accuses Ngakaagae of being 'two-faced'

Few days after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae accused unions of allegedly looting pensioners' money, Manual Workers Union deputy CEO Robert Rabasimane has hit back, accusing him (Ngakaagae) of benefiting the most from the pension fund scandal.

Larona Makhaiza | 14 October 2026

Molale (left) Salakae (right) charges are linked to the controversial P1.45 billion Ghanzi-New Xade road project

Molale, Salakae make history

The political transition from Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has found an unlikely meeting point in the dock. Last Friday at the Regional Magistrate’s Court, former transport and infrastructure ministers Eric Molale and Noah Salakae appeared together on corruption charges.

Spira Tlhankane | 13 October 2026

DCEC casts wider anti-graft net

Botswana’s anti-corruption campaign is entering an increasingly consequential phase, with the courts preparing to hear cases involving alleged multimillion-pula tender fraud, suspected bribery, and the conduct of public officers entrusted with safeguarding public resources.

Spira Tlhankane | 13 October 2026

Taolo Lucas said medicine shortages had reached alarming levels PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BCP accuses UDC of failing Batswana

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has accused the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government of failing to deliver on its promises.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 October 2026

Khalala Mokefane, urged the graduates to look beyond formal employment

BUAN class of 2026 urged to innovate

Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (BUAN) Class of 2026 has been challenged to use their qualifications to establish businesses, create jobs and contribute to the country’s economic diversification.

Kingsley Kuda | 13 October 2026

Gabalape Sejie said the country needed graduates who could go beyond seeking employment. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

Boitekanelo College graduates have been challenged to use their qualifications to create opportunities and address challenges such as youth unemployment, economic diversification and climate vulnerability in Botswana.

Larona Makhaiza | 13 October 2026

Woman, 62, hospitalised after three-vehicle crash

A 62-year-old woman has been hospitalised with a fractured shin after the Mazda Bongo she was driving collided with a Ford Ranger from behind along Paul Rantao Road recently.

Pini Bothoko | 13 October 2026

Mogoditshane collision leads to serious injuries

Pini Bothoko | 13 October 2026

NBC 2026: From Dialogue to Delivery

Lesang Maswabi | 12 October 2026

Gov’t executives want out as unions fight exit plan

Spira Tlhankane | 09 October 2026

Unions take gov’t to court over ‘back-door’ exits

Spira Tlhankane | 09 October 2026

Putting Botswana’s public service shake-up battle in context

Spira Tlhankane | 09 October 2026

BNF to debate diamond beneficiation city proposal

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 October 2026

Dawnbell takes copyright royalty fight to High Court

Dawn Bell Academy, the homeschooling and tutoring centre, is escalating its copyright royalty dispute with the Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) to the High Court after it was ordered to pay a licencing fees claim.

Gov’t executives want out as unions fight exit plan

A section of senior government executives is reportedly lining up to take the voluntary separation package, even as trade unions intensify their opposition and legal challenge to the programme, Mmegi has learnt.

Molale, Salakae make history

NBC 2026: From Dialogue to Delivery

Business Botswana’s management and organising committee briefed the media and sponsors at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino on October 9 on preparations for the 18th National Business Conference (NBC), scheduled for Francistown from October 18–21, 2026.

Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

Capital central: The BoB is the custodian of the official foreign reserves PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Foreign reserves hit 23-month high

The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached P63.2 billion in July, their highest level in 23 months, helped largely by improved diamond sales and SACU revenues.

In talks: The BSE recently engaged Dangote (fourth from left) as well as local asset managers and pension funds ahead of the IPO. PIC: BSE

BSE nears Dangote IPO deal

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) is reportedly close to clinching a deal that would give local investors direct access to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Initial Public Offer, Africa’s largest float of shares, which is expected to raise up to $2 billion.

Commitment by DPP to fight corruption welcome

Whilst many citizens put trust in their leaders that they are tackling one of the worst curses that can befall a country, the public has lost trust after all the cases seemed not to go anywhere.As the saying goes, ‘corruption is a cancer that eats away at the fabric of society’; corruption affects effective governance.Corruption affects delivery of services to the public and also crumbles most systems meant to assist citizens who are very...

The Monitor Editor | 13 October 2026

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Woman, 62, hospitalised after three-vehicle crash

Mogoditshane collision leads to serious injuries

NBC 2026: From Dialogue to Delivery

Gov’t executives want out as unions fight exit plan

Unions take gov’t to court over ‘back-door’ exits

Putting Botswana’s public service shake-up battle in context

BNF to debate diamond beneficiation city proposal

Dawnbell takes copyright royalty fight to High Court

Gov’t executives want out as unions fight exit plan

Molale, Salakae make history

NBC 2026: From Dialogue to Delivery

Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

Foreign reserves hit 23-month high

BSE nears Dangote IPO deal

Commitment by DPP to fight corruption welcome