At the 21st BDF Strategic Conference, Boko said members of the disciplined forces are trained to protect lives, not take them in non-combat situations, and stressed that lethal force skills should never be used against civilians or intimate partners.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
At the 21st BDF Strategic Conference, Boko said members of the disciplined forces are trained to protect lives, not take them in non-combat situations, and stressed that lethal force skills should never be used against civilians or intimate partners.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
The UDC held a well-attended rally on Saturday to strengthen the ruling coalition's presence ahead of the 2029 General Election, welcoming more than 50 new members and celebrating growing support in the area.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
At a rally in Selebi-Phikwe East, UDC leaders acknowledged difficulties facing the nation and committed to improving citizens' lives. An MP noted the party inherited an economy with depleted funds but said the focus is on transforming Botswana and creating opportunities.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Credit growth in Botswana has been under pressure in the last two years due to the diamond downturn, with Bank of Botswana figures showing credit growth at 8.5 percent in September, falling to 2.5 percent in January before a marginal increase in February. Commercial banks' collective profits declined by about nine percent to P3.79 billion last year, with provisions for bad debts rising fourfold.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana Railways (BR) has been transporting around a million tonnes of freight annually but needs about 1.4 million tonnes to break even and cover all expenses, the organisation told Parliament's Standing Committee on Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana and the EU have launched a green value chain development programme running from February 2026 to February 2030, focusing on ecotourism and horticulture sectors to create jobs and increase local economic participation through an integrated, systems-based approach.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
BPC CEO David Kgoboko told Parliament that the utility faces mounting financial pressure as it sells electricity at subsidised prices that do not recover generation, transmission and distribution costs. He warned that continuing to import power at commercial rates while maintaining low domestic tariffs risks either deeper losses or more load rationing.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Mahalapye Central Police Station's acting commander says the situation with stock theft has improved significantly as farmers' committees work to educate farmers on livestock security and welfare.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
A man was found with severe injuries on a Letlhakane roadside on Saturday morning and was admitted to hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries at around noon.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Mogoditshane Police Station acting commander Superintendent Mompoloki Ramaphoi confirmed that a rape was reported to police on Sunday around 11pm. According to Ramaphoi, the victim had attended a wedding and later asked a man she knew for a lift; while they were chatting in a parked vehicle, an unknown man allegedly emerged and attacked them.
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →
After a one-year hiatus, the Botswana Musicians Union unveiled nominees for the XIV BOMU Music Awards with the theme "Music Beyond." The awards attracted almost 2,000 entries compared to 483 in 2024, with the Best Single category drawing the highest number of submissions.
26 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A new generation of African filmmakers is transforming the industry by creating authentic, locally-driven stories that counter external stereotypes, with initiatives like MultiChoice's pan-African Talent Factory equipping emerging creators with technical skills and industry access as streaming platforms invest heavily in local content.
26 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Gaborone United won the league championship this season, defeating BDF XI 2-1 in their final game. Bank Gaborone, the club's major sponsor, hosted a VIP event to mark the achievement and congratulated the players, technical team, management, and supporters on the "well-deserved league title victory."
26 May 2026 · Mmegi →