President Boko announced the death of former president Festus Mogae, who served from 1998 to 2008. Boko described Mogae as a statesman whose leadership brought Botswana international respect for principled governance, sound economic management, and commitment to democracy.
Former president Festus Mogae's death is a major national milestone that all Batswana will recognize and remember.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
President Boko announced the death of former president Festus Mogae, who served from 1998 to 2008. Boko described Mogae as a statesman whose leadership brought Botswana international respect for principled governance, sound economic management, and commitment to democracy.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
MmaTshiping, who served as a councillor for 30 years across six terms, has died at 81. She is described as one of the longest-serving local government representatives in the country's history and will be buried this Saturday in her home village of Moshupa.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
South African Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Mimmy Gondwe praised Boitekanelo College at a ceremony in Gaborone, describing its evolution into a centre of excellence as remarkable and crediting its commitment to innovation, compassion and human dignity. Gondwe highlighted the institution's contribution to developing healthcare professionals and the importance of regional cooperation in higher education.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
DStv is marking May with programming that honours motherhood through stories reflecting strength, love, resilience, and joy, including shows like Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and Come Dine with Me.
8 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Black Lions, Extension Gunners, Santa Green, and Calendar Stars are competing for 13th position with two games remaining each. Midweek wins by Stars and Santa Green have intensified the survival battle.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
The Orange FA Cup quarterfinals begin Friday with Black Lions facing Mochudi Centre Chiefs at the National Stadium. Dibata, struggling in the league, has become an FA Cup dark horse after eliminating Ferry Wanderers and Morupule Wanderers in earlier rounds.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's men's 4x400m team set a World Relays record of 2:54.47 at the first World Relays held on African soil, held at the National Stadium. However, the Taxi Association of Botswana, volunteers, spectators, and local media have complained of exclusion, poor coordination, and communication failures, with taxi operators saying they were sidelined from the MICE framework and benefits.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's National Sports Commission is holding its Sport Awards ceremony, with Collen Kebinatshipi and Ntungamili Raguin among standout athletes competing for Sportsperson of the Year. The event, new CEO Olebile Sikwane's first since taking office in January, celebrates the country's sporting achievements including the successful World Relays 2026 and notable performances in athletics and tennis.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Despite representing 54 of FIFA's 210 members, Africa waited 80 years to host its first World Cup (South Africa, 2010) and has never hosted Olympic Games or Commonwealth Games, with organisational capabilities frequently questioned. FIFA abolished its continental rotation policy in October 2007, effective from the 2018 bidding process.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →