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Politics

BDP politician Seretse refuses intimidation in party politics

The News

Within the BDP, Seretse has fought numerous political battles, distinguished by her refusal to be intimidated by pressure from within party structures or the public. The article notes that unlike many politicians who soften their voices, Seretse has consistently chosen blunt honesty over silence.

Why it matters

Seretse's prominent stand against intimidation within the BDP illustrates emerging leadership voices and internal party dynamics during a period of political transition.

22 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Politics

  1. BDP politician Seretse refuses intimidation in party politics

    Within the BDP, Seretse has fought numerous political battles, distinguished by her refusal to be intimidated by pressure from within party structures or the public. The article notes that unlike many politicians who soften their voices, Seretse has consistently chosen blunt honesty over silence.

    22 May 2026 · Mmegi →

  2. BDP divisions surface during former president Mogae's State funeral

    Mogae's State funeral this weekend revealed persistent internal tensions within the BDP, with speakers' remarks appearing to criticize how the party previously honored former president Sir Ketumile Masire. BDP member Tebelelo Seretse publicly thanked President Duma Boko for according Mogae a dignified funeral, noting the party still carries emotional scars from its turbulent final years in power.

    22 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Business

  1. Botswana's inflation rate surges to 10.3 percent in April

    Botswana's annual inflation accelerated to 10.3 percent in April, up from 4.2 percent in March, marking one of the steepest month-on-month jumps in recent years and creating a sharp cost-of-living shock that could affect the Bank of Botswana's policy decisions.

    22 May 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

Society

  1. Accused in child murder case denies guilt, claims coerced confession

    Lovemore Sithole, 41, accused in the 2022 disappearance and murder of 7-year-old Tlotso Karema in Lobatse, has recanted his earlier confession, telling the court he was beaten and suffocated into admitting to the crime and denying responsibility for the child's death. He testified in a trial-within-a-trial hearing that he was not arrested in Lobatse but at Sejelo Police Station in Kanye, where he claims he was invited by police.

    22 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

  2. Magistrate says accused gave statement freely, saw no injuries

    Magistrate Gofaone Morweng testified in a trial-within-a-trial in the Tlotso Karema murder case that the accused, Sithole, voluntarily gave his confession statement in Setswana with court interpreter assistance and that he observed no visible injuries on the accused, despite Sithole's claims of torture.

    22 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Culture

  1. Botswana mourns Tshwenyego, celebrated arts and culture figure

    Tshwenyego, remembered for her work in film, television, and radio, was a judge for My Star and hosted inspirational programmes on Duma FM. The ministry praised her influence in nurturing emerging talent across music, film, and theatre both locally and internationally.

    22 May 2026 · Mmegi →

Sport

  1. Arsenal manager Arteta overcomes early doubts about his appointment

    After Arsène Wenger's departure and Unai Emery's failed succession, Arsenal appointed 36-year-old Mikel Arteta as manager in 2018 despite his lack of managerial experience. The club gambled on his charisma and strong playing record to rebuild the struggling club.

    22 May 2026 · Mmegi →

  2. Raguin exits professional tournament in second round

    Botswanan tennis player Raguin lost 2-6, 2-6 to a Latvian opponent in the second round as he continues his early professional career. In January he became the first Motswana to compete in the junior Australian Open.

    22 May 2026 · Mmegi →

World & Region

  1. Ramaphosa ends two-day Botswana visit with four bilateral agreements

    South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa completed a two-day state visit to Botswana, during which he co-chaired the Sixth Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission with President Advocate Duma Boko. The visit resulted in four new bilateral agreements covering energy, water quality management, correctional services, and other priority sectors.

    22 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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