Botswana Minute.
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Botswana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Gaborone—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Archive Minute from Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Politics

Rose Seretse receives Commonwealth anti-corruption award

The News

Former DCEC director general Rose Seretse has been honored by the Commonwealth Regional Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa as the first Motswana recognized for her contributions to shaping the continent's anti-graft framework, particularly for her role in establishing and operationalizing the Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre (CAACC) in Botswana.

27 May 2026 · Weekend Post

Politics

  1. Rose Seretse receives Commonwealth anti-corruption award

    Former DCEC director general Rose Seretse has been honored by the Commonwealth Regional Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa as the first Motswana recognized for her contributions to shaping the continent's anti-graft framework, particularly for her role in establishing and operationalizing the Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre (CAACC) in Botswana.

    27 May 2026 · Weekend Post

Sport

  1. Gaborone United crowned FNB Premiership champions

    Gaborone United won the 2025/26 FNB Premiership title. FNB Botswana used the crowning ceremony to highlight its commitment to grassroots football development and community uplift through its sponsorship of the league.

    27 May 2026 · Mmegi

  2. Botswana 800m athlete tests positive for banned substance

    According to the Botswana National Olympic Committee, an 800m athlete's sample tested positive for 19-norandrosterone, an anabolic steroid, during in-competition testing on April 4, 2026. The athlete has been provisionally suspended pending adjudication under WADA code.

    27 May 2026 · Mmegi

  3. Botswana basketball player transforms career after ACL injury

    A Motswana basketball player's career was disrupted by an ACL injury in the United States, but he has since transformed into an analyst, student, and emerging sports professional redefining success beyond the court.

    27 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

  4. Botswana youth chess team shows promise at African championship

    Team Botswana delivered a mixed but largely encouraging performance at the 17th Africa Youth Chess Championship 2026 in Uganda, showing resilience despite narrow medal misses, according to the Botswana Chess Federation.

    27 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

  5. Botswana Darts final selection trials set for May in Palapye

    The Botswana Darts Association will hold final selection trials on 30 May 2026 in Palapye to determine the national squad for the Region V Games in Gaborone, with 52 qualifiers competing for places.

    27 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

Botswana Minute