Hirschfeld, who served the police service for 39 years, has passed away. The Minister for State President, Defence and Security described him as a distinguished son of Botswana whose legacy will remain in the country's history.
The passing of Botswana's first Motswana Police Commissioner after nearly four decades of service is a major institutional and historical milestone.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Hirschfeld, who served the police service for 39 years, has passed away. The Minister for State President, Defence and Security described him as a distinguished son of Botswana whose legacy will remain in the country's history.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Patriotic Front has agreed to a mediated ceasefire that restrains public attacks as it prepares for a July elective congress, following months of internal disputes and legal battles.
5 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Patriotic Front has taken control of the Palapye District Council chairmanship after David Ikanyeng was elected following a successful motion of no confidence against UDC councillor Kabo Ketshogile.
5 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A partnership programme between Seth Resources Petroleum, BA ISAGO University, eMangweni Business Solutions, Botswana Oil Limited and the Presidential Youth Empowerment Campaign aims to equip youth, women and citizen-owned enterprises with practical knowledge, technical skills and business opportunities across the oil and gas value chain. Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Lesego Chombo described it as a national mission to position Batswana at the centre of future economic opportunities and to diversify the economy beyond diamonds.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
A workshop in Botswana trained media practitioners and journalists on covering LGBTQI+ issues responsibly. The training comes after the country's 2019 High Court ruling decriminalising consensual same-sex acts and subsequent Court of Appeal upheaval, as media coverage is recognised as capable of either challenging or perpetuating stereotypes.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
A witness told Village Magistrate's Court that Mojadigo, currently serving a 20-year rape sentence, inappropriately touched a teenage girl, caressing her breasts and thighs during visits to a mission house in Francistown. Mojadigo is now on trial for this alleged assault on the minor.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
An auction organised by CityFan Live and the Museum Café at the National Museum will feature paintings created during the Final Stroke campaign, a two-day show held at the Debswana World Athletics Relays a month ago. The initiative was created to provide empowerment opportunities for visual artists during the global sporting event.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Bongo Maffin has been brought in at the last minute to replace Brothers of Peace at the 70s & 80s Disco Party this weekend, after BOP pulled out due to travel documentation issues affecting some members. The event will feature nostalgic music and culture from the 70s and 80s with a special 90s element marking Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort's 30-year milestone.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana filmmaker Zeus Deuce is promoting a localized, people-centered approach to climate sustainability through a documentary series, saying African and Botswana-specific climate narratives are lacking in mainstream media. Botho University sponsored an appreciation event for the project.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Rugby Union lacks its own facility and pays P1,500 per training session to private field owners, costing P15,000 for 10 sessions when national teams are in camp. The association was instructed to reapply for a plot and provide proof of financing.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Softball Association has cautioned that zonal and national team selections are strictly its responsibility through the technical development officer. The BSA secretary-general said the association had not been officially informed by NEST26 organisers about plans to select zonal teams after the tournament.
5 June 2026 · Mmegi →
While major sporting events command hundreds of millions in sponsorship fees, some of the most memorable campaigns come from brands using ambush marketing and cultural storytelling rather than paid official access.
5 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →