Dr Edwin Dikoloti, MP for Good Hope-Mmathethe, has been appointed Minister of Lands and Agriculture. Motsamai Motsamai, MP for Charleshill, has been transferred from the Ministry of Water and Human Settlement to serve as assistant minister at the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, effective immediately.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Dr Edwin Dikoloti, MP for Good Hope-Mmathethe, has been appointed Minister of Lands and Agriculture. Motsamai Motsamai, MP for Charleshill, has been transferred from the Ministry of Water and Human Settlement to serve as assistant minister at the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, effective immediately.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's new Employment and Labour Relations Act of 2025 will come into force on July 1, 2026, consolidating previously fragmented labour laws into a single framework. The legislation modernizes worker rights, aligns with international standards, limits fixed-term contracts to 12 months unless objectively justified, and requires employers to sign contracts with all employees including domestic and farm workers.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Gaborone City Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng expressed shock at reports of allegedly locking out senior council officials from their offices over a disputed furniture bill near P1 million, but declined further comment pending a full address.
4 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Minister for State President, Defence and Security Moeti Mohwasa has dismissed claims that a long-term political scheme aims to position him as the future Vice President, saying the claims are meant to divide the UDC.
4 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions has resolved to prosecute a perjury complaint linked to Botswana's discredited P100 billion scandal, potentially opening the door to accountability.
4 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A naming dispute between communities of Marapong and Semitwe over a new police station has escalated to the Ministry for State President, Defence and Security after mediation efforts failed.
4 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Street food vendors in Gaborone and Molepolole are shifting from cooking gas to charcoal and firewood to reduce expenses and protect profit margins, though they face ongoing conflicts with local authorities over safety regulations and undefined legal status.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The hotel, managed by Sky Clouds (Pty) Ltd and undergoing extensive renovations, has advertised job opportunities with most posts open to applicants regardless of work history, reserving experience requirements only for management roles. The facility plans to employ about 100 staff members initially and will offer trainee positions to teach practical skills before employees assume their roles.
4 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Ghanzi farmers say government must deliver on promised liberalisation of the beef industry from Botswana Meat Commission monopoly to help them weather the current Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak and access regional markets. The policy was repealed by Parliament in 2019 but remains unimplemented.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Darryl van der Westhuizen, 38, has transformed a childhood dream into a sophisticated Brahman stud farm near Bokspits, using scientific breeding approaches suited to Botswana's harsh environments. Operating from Lambwester Farm with his wife Shalty, he acquired 22 high-quality Bos Blanco pregnant heifers from South Africa in 2014, building a herd that now attracts international and high-profile local interest.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Dr Tshepang Tshube, an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Kentucky, calls for policy-level solutions to help athletes balance school and sports. He warns that without institutional integration of education and sports in schools and universities, some athletes will be forced to choose one over the other.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Mojadigo, a pastor at Divine Anointing Church International who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for rape, sought to postpone a minor rape trial, citing financial constraints, but the court rejected his application.
4 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Minister Jacob Kelebeng said international regulations under the World Anti-Doping Code prohibit government interference in active anti-doping cases, warning that violations could result in Botswana being barred from hosting international events, athletes competing under a neutral flag, and the national anthem not being played at podiums.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A Botswana sports delegation led by Minister Jacob Kelebeng visited Belgrade to study Serbia's elite athletic systems and advance bilateral sports and culture partnerships. The two countries agreed to formalise their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, with discussions focusing on infrastructure development, sports science, and school and club-based sports models.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Novice hiker Carla Verdiane fell on a steep descent during the Bikwe Hike over the weekend but finished the event with medical support and encouragement from safety volunteers, demonstrating hiking's power as a mental reset that helps participants overcome self-doubt and psychological barriers.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean with subsurface waters registering more than 6°C above normal, with an 80 to 90 percent chance of occurrence between June and August 2026. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent preparedness, warning that the combined effects of El Niño and climate change could unleash devastating floods, droughts, and wildfires.
4 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Effective June 1, travellers driving Botswana-registered vehicles into South Africa must declare their vehicles at border posts under a new temporary importation declaration requirement implemented by the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS). The permit is valid for six months and may be used for multiple crossings; non-compliance may result in delays, administrative penalties, and enforcement action.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Southern African Development Community has operationalised its AML/CFT committee to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in the region. Acting Finance Minister Wynter Mmolotsi told the committee's fifth meeting in Gaborone that member states face structural vulnerabilities including import dependence and limited economic diversification, which the region must address through strengthened collaboration.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →