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Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Politics

Government settles P1.19bn in supplier debts but accounting remains unclear

The News

The Botswana government settled P1.19 billion in outstanding supplier payments but conceded it cannot rule out additional debts still sitting unsubmitted within ministries, leaving uncertainty over the country's true outstanding obligations.

Why it matters

Government's P1.19bn debt settlement raises accountability questions about hidden obligations still unaccounted for in ministries.

25 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Politics

  1. Government settles P1.19bn in supplier debts but accounting remains unclear

    The Botswana government settled P1.19 billion in outstanding supplier payments but conceded it cannot rule out additional debts still sitting unsubmitted within ministries, leaving uncertainty over the country's true outstanding obligations.

    25 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. DPP clarifies Kgafela case remains active despite assurances

    The Directorate of Public Prosecutions has indicated that the government may have given Bakgatla Ba Kgafela the wrong impression about charges being dropped; the case remains active.

    25 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  3. BCP considers scrapping lobby lists before July congress

    The Botswana Congress Party is considering abolishing lobby lists ahead of its elective congress scheduled for July, according to party Secretary General Goretetse Kekgonegile.

    25 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  4. Police hand Tshedu investigation to DPP for prosecution review

    The Botswana Police Service has completed its investigation into the Tshedu case and transferred findings to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal review to determine criminal liability. The DPP is expected to provide feedback by mid-May on whether the evidence meets the threshold for prosecution.

    25 April 2026 · Mmegi →

Agriculture & Land

  1. BMC diversifies beef exports amid FMD outbreak and EU suspension

    The Botswana Meat Commission has accelerated efforts to open new export markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Greater Africa, and Asia while the EU maintains a beef suspension due to Foot and Mouth Disease. The acting CEO said the diversification strategy is designed to secure the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Botswana's beef industry.

    25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Culture

  1. Artist Diablo Santana debuts exhibition exploring mental health

    Interdisciplinary artist Diablo Santana opened his debut solo exhibition, Nebula Infestation, at Alliance Française on Tuesday evening, showcasing 12 framed artworks and four posters that use a symbolic motif called the "Nebula Snake" to depict mental health, identity, and social pressure. The three-week exhibition blends expressive painting with intricate line work to spark reflection on hidden emotional struggles and inner turbulence.

    25 April 2026 · Mmegi →

Sport

  1. Manyana 4x4 Meet returns with 30+ South African vehicles

    The second Manyana 4X4 Meet and Camp, organised by Maverick Motorsport and Ranger Girls, will feature over 30 monster vehicles from South Africa and six 4x4 clubs from Botswana. The event will include off-road competitions (tug of war, sand time trial, and king of the hill), camping, sightseeing of heritage sites, and local business support.

    25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. BAA trains reporters on technical athletics reporting accuracy

    Botswana Athletics Association officials, including coach Justice Dipeba and Department of Information Services acting director Thebeyame Ramoroka, conducted a workshop for government reporters and photographers on improving athletics reporting. They emphasised the importance of technical precision, contextual storytelling, preparation, and depth in coverage ahead of the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26.

    25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Opinion

  1. Botswana needs unified economic policy, argues analyst

    Douglas Rasbash argues that Botswana has abundant plans and strategies but lacks a binding policy to truly shape the economy, and contends that six critical pillars must move from fragmented ideas into a single, disciplined economic framework.

    25 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

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