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Politics

PAC raises concerns about Parliament's internal governance

The News

The Public Accounts Committee's findings have highlighted concerns about institutional independence, staff morale, governance and public accountability at Parliament. The Committee warned that Parliament risks losing public confidence if internal weaknesses are not urgently addressed.

Why it matters

PAC findings highlight serious governance and morale problems at Parliament itself, warning of erosion in public confidence.

3 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Politics

  1. PAC raises concerns about Parliament's internal governance

    The Public Accounts Committee's findings have highlighted concerns about institutional independence, staff morale, governance and public accountability at Parliament. The Committee warned that Parliament risks losing public confidence if internal weaknesses are not urgently addressed.

    3 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

  2. PAC report renews DIS accountability allegations against UDC government

    A Public Accounts Committee report has reopened allegations against the Directorate of Intelligence and Security involving contract interference, hidden business interests, and court defeats, testing the new UDC government's promise to restore accountability.

    3 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

  3. Forensic audit uncovers fraud allegations at CAAB

    A forensic audit by R4 Forensics has uncovered gross financial misconduct at the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana, finding that government subventions were misrecorded as revenue to declare phantom profits.

    3 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Business

  1. Fuel price spike could cost Botswana P8.5 billion annually

    According to Econsult Botswana, a 50% jump in international fuel prices sustained for a year could force the country to spend an extra P8.5 billion to maintain energy and transport, equivalent to 3% of the economy.

    3 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

  2. Botswana debt may exceed 100% of GDP, analysts warn

    Econsult warns that Botswana's public debt trajectory is approaching a critical threshold, with persistent fiscal deficits, rising borrowing costs, and weak revenues accelerating debt accumulation beyond the government's stated fiscal discipline goals.

    3 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Society

  1. High Court sentences Tapologo Makwatse to death for murder

    The High Court has sentenced Tapologo Makwatse to death after convicting him of hacking his ex-girlfriend Dipuo Ramalepa to death with an axe, finding no extenuating circumstances to justify a lesser penalty.

    3 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

  2. Amnesty International raises concerns over Botswana's human rights record

    Amnesty International has raised concerns over Botswana's human rights record in its latest global assessment, citing a public health crisis, shrinking civic freedoms and persistent gender-based violence as key issues in 2025.

    3 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Sport

  1. Team Botswana competes in relay repechage for World Championships

    On May 2, three Botswana relay teams will race in the repechage round, seeking to finish in the top two of their heats to qualify for the World Athletics Championships in Beijing next year. The mixed 4x100m, mixed 4x400m, and women's 4x100m teams will each compete in Heat 2 against international opposition.

    3 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. Botswana men's relay teams advance to World Relays finals

    Botswana's men's 4x100m relay team qualified for the Debswana World Athletics Relays finals for the first time, setting a National Record of 37.96 seconds with Letsile Tebogo's anchor leg securing second place in the heat. The men's 4x400m team also advanced with a time of 2:57.52, while women's 4x100m, mixed 4x100m and women's 4x400m teams did not progress to the finals.

    3 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  3. Babitseng unopposed for COSAFA presidency

    Babitseng has submitted his candidature for COSAFA presidency unopposed and expects support from all 14 member nations. If elected, he plans to bring in more partners for the regional body and rotate regional competitions among member countries.

    3 May 2026 · Mmegi →

  4. Botswana wins 4x400m gold with area record time

    A quartet of Bekhimpilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori and Collen Kebinatshipi claimed gold in the 4x400m relay in front of over 22,000 spectators, setting an area record and champion record time of 2:54.47.

    3 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Government confronts wildlife crime infiltration of community trusts

    A national risk report has confirmed concerns that some Botswana community trusts have become unwitting vehicles for international wildlife crime syndicates involved in money laundering and fraud.

    3 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

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