The DCEC is set for major reforms that will repeal the Corruption and Economic Crime Act and establish a new Independent Anti-Corruption Agency. A Bill outlining these changes is expected to be tabled in Parliament during its July sitting.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The DCEC is set for major reforms that will repeal the Corruption and Economic Crime Act and establish a new Independent Anti-Corruption Agency. A Bill outlining these changes is expected to be tabled in Parliament during its July sitting.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
BPP secretary-general Mmatlha Sankoloba said the UDC's clean sweep of all by-elections held since assuming power demonstrates citizen confidence in the coalition government, countering narratives that Batswana have lost faith despite economic and socio-economic challenges.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Government will challenge in court the quantum of over R80 million in legal fees being claimed by Motsepe-Radebe, though it has already complied with a court-ordered apology. The Attorney General's Chambers will seek judicial determination of the appropriate legal costs to be paid.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
BNF chairperson Moses Bantsi said the party has received reports of members quietly campaigning in constituencies with sitting representatives before candidate selection processes have opened, describing the practice as indiscipline.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The government has announced plans to establish a formal public complaints mechanism against the Directorate of Intelligence and Security, potentially giving citizens a formal channel to report concerns over intelligence officers as part of efforts to recast the DIS as accountable, apolitical and focused strictly on national security threats.
29 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services has rejected calls to automatically deny bail to murder suspects, arguing that existing law already provides sufficient safeguards for public safety.
29 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Senior executives at the Botswana Housing Corporation have alleged that their recent summary dismissal was a calculated move by Acting General Manager Selinah Busang to dismantle the corporation's governance and clear the path for irregular procurement activities.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has dismissed the P100 billion scandal case as unfounded and suggested that those who initiated the allegations could face criminal charges themselves.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Democratic Party is weighing its options following a complaint filed against former President Mokgweetsi Masisi by Moshupa Kgosi Oscar Mosielele.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
A retiring government communications official bids farewell to the media fraternity, acknowledging 10 years as a journalist at the Department of Information and Broadcasting and 25 years in public relations and communications across multiple institutions, thanking journalists for holding institutions accountable.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The High Court, in an order issued on June 12, 2026, has directed respondents to file records of proceedings relating to a former Attorney General's appointment or provide reasons why they cannot do so within 14 court days.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Public service workers and the government have agreed on a framework for salary negotiations scheduled to begin in July 2026 for wages covering 2026 and 2027. Representatives from multiple unions including BOPEU, BTU, BOSETU, BLLAHWU, and BONU/BDU AJA reached consensus on the structure, timelines, and rules of engagement, with talks to address conditions of service for the health sector and public sector remuneration policy.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Veteran BCP MP Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang is moving away from constituency-focused politics toward national campaign coordination ahead of the 2029 elections, while the party pursues a "Going South" campaign to expand into southern regions where it has struggled. This shift has raised speculation that Emmanuel Maite may emerge as a successor in Tswapong South.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Kgang Kgang, suspended chair of the Kweneng Land Board for over a year on corruption allegations that were later withdrawn due to insufficient evidence, says he plans to apply for renewal of his term when his contract expires. He has complained of receiving no response from the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture to his letters seeking clarity on his suspension and the status of a disciplinary hearing.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Francistown High Court has acquitted and discharged Letsibogo Benny Lubisa and Ohimile Kgosietsile in connection with a 2012 murder and rape charges, after 14 years of legal proceedings. Justice Keborapele Bashi Moesi ruled on June 24, 2026, that the prosecution had not established a prima facie case, citing systemic shortcomings in the state's handling of the case.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
President Duma Boko met with Ntlo ya Dikgosi to discuss matters of national importance, including gender-based violence. The President urged Dikgosi to develop interventions on GBV, promote responsible child-upbringing practices, and mobilise communities to maintain clean villages and public spaces.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Alithea Investments has filed High Court papers claiming Euro 500 million was remitted through Deutsche Bank Frankfurt as part of an investment linked to Botswana's Economic Transformation Programme, following engagements with the Minister of International Relations. The investor is seeking court intervention, regulatory scrutiny, and international assistance to trace the funds.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's economy is expected to return to growth this year after two consecutive years of contraction, with the Bank of Botswana projecting recovery driven by improving mining activity and continued expansion in non-mining sectors.
29 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Bank of Botswana substantially increased its cash holdings in 2025, prioritising liquidity management as investment gains and foreign-exchange trading profits helped offset a modest decline in annual earnings.
29 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Three BHC executives—Pogiso Thapelo, Richard Chilisa, and Samantha Chabata—filed an urgent High Court application to overturn dismissal letters issued on 19 June 2026, arguing the terminations lacked legal authority, no hearing was held, and BHC had no board of directors at the time.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited reported a 45 percent decline in annual profit after tax, citing higher operating costs and weaker demand for traditional telecommunications services despite relatively resilient revenue.
29 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's digital payments infrastructure is expanding, but transaction data from early 2026 shows a sharp slowdown in consumer spending and high-value financial activity, reflecting the country's broader economic downturn.
29 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
North West District councillors have called for designated market stalls around shopping malls to provide small-scale entrepreneurs with organised trading space, arguing that informal traders currently occupy pathways and road reserves. They say the initiative would improve town appeal, support small businesses by reducing rental costs, and generate council revenue through stall rentals.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana has fallen seven places to 66th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, down from 59th in 2025. The decline reflects concerns about economic diversification, fiscal stability, and continued heavy reliance on diamonds amid softening global demand.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The CEO Africa Roundtable will convene in Gaborone on 6 July 2026 under the theme "Towards a $40 Billion Economy by 2036," addressing Botswana's economic challenges including contracting foreign exchange reserves (from approximately $7.5 billion in 2017 to an estimated $3.2 billion by end-2024) and consecutive economic contractions in 2024 and 2025.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botala Energy has completed work on its 3.5B production well at its Serowe coal seam gas project in central Botswana, preparing it for stimulation to determine if the project can move into commercial production.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Bank of Botswana has warned that the country must urgently rebuild its foreign exchange reserves after a prolonged downturn in the diamond industry exposed Botswana's vulnerability to external shocks.
29 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Bank of Botswana Governor Lesego Moseki has warned that Botswana must accelerate economic reforms rather than wait for diamond market recovery, stating that the prolonged downturn has exposed structural weaknesses in the economy.
29 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said Botswana aims to become a trusted destination for value addition and industrial development, moving beyond raw mineral supply to processing, manufacturing and downstream industries. He cited the country's political stability, strong institutions and macroeconomic management as advantages in attracting investment in critical minerals like copper, nickel and manganese.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana aims to transform into a world-class exploration destination with plans to increase non-diamond exploration expenditure to P150 million by 2029, supported by amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act that introduce local beneficiation requirements, citizen ownership and equity participation of 24 per cent, and tougher environmental and compliance measures.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Shumba Energy Limited has begun construction on the Tati Solar project, a 100-megawatt facility near Francistown expected to supply electricity domestically and export energy across Southern Africa via the Southern African Power Pool, targeting commercial operation by 2027 with over P1 billion in investment.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's agriculture minister says the country must reassess its financing approach after years of substantial public investment have not consistently delivered expected production, productivity and profitability gains. The FMD outbreak has prompted a defining moment to evaluate whether agriculture financing has achieved necessary transformational outcomes, despite government support through subsidies, grants, infrastructure programmes and other interventions.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Kweneng Land Board has begun summoning 420 squatters in Mogoditshane to appear and explain their circumstances before formal eviction proceedings commence, according to the Board's secretary.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Financial Intelligence Agency received and analysed 850 suspicious transaction reports linked to fraud, tax crimes, corruption, drug-related offences and illegal deposit-taking, and disseminated 102 financial intelligence reports to authorities including the Botswana Police Service and DCEC for investigation.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
BOPEU has rejected testimony before the Public Accounts Committee alleging that government offices deliberately withheld paper and toner supplies, stating that courts and public offices remain hampered by shortages of paper, toner, and ink.
29 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Tourism Organisation's board has reported allegations of a nearly P20 million theft, triggering an investigation that has involved the country's anti-corruption watchdog.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe told the Public Accounts Committee that although 28 new police stations will soon open, the service lacks sufficient personnel to staff them and will have to redeploy officers from existing stations despite current staffing shortages.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
African First Ladies, speaking during the 18th anniversary of the Merck Foundation, expressed concern about persistent discrimination faced by women with infertility, noting that women often endure emotional abuse, social exclusion, and unfair blame. They stressed that greater public awareness, education, and collective action from governments, healthcare institutions, civil society, and community leaders are essential to changing negative perceptions and promoting understanding.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
BOTEPCO held a Sponsors Appreciation Engagement in Gaborone to thank organisations that supported the 13th AFTRA Teaching and Learning Conference and 15th Roundtable, which Botswana hosted last month and attracted delegates from 17 African countries.
29 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Unregulated online gambling sites pose risks including loss of funds, data breaches, unfair gaming, and no dispute resolution, a compliance lawyer warns. Users lack legal protection when platforms shut down without warning or conduct fraudulent activity.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Minister for State President, Defence and Security announced that the Botswana Red Cross Society Act, in place since 1968, is undergoing review to align with contemporary needs, with the ministry committed to accelerating the process. The announcement was made at the launch of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Disaster Response Emergency Fund.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Monsignor Lawrence Pheto was ordained as the 3rd Bishop of the Francistown Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Saturday, with thousands of Catholics and government dignitaries in attendance.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana National Olympic Committee has announced a 47-member delegation (25 athletes and 22 officials) for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The country has set a target of seven medals, despite sending fewer athletes than to Birmingham 2022, and without key elite track athletes who competed at the Gold Coast 2018 games.
29 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Botswana Volleyball Federation says the sport is recovering following the resumption of the national league after a prolonged period of inactivity. The federation attributed earlier poor international performance to lack of league activity, and notes that renewed competition has enabled player selection and preparation, including fielding two teams at the Ditsala International Cup.
29 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
At the inaugural Business of Sport Summit, Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng said Botswana should view sport as a strategic economic sector capable of creating jobs, attracting investment and driving national development, rather than only as recreation or competition.
29 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
17-year-old Ntungamili Raguin lost in qualifying at the J300 Roehampton Championships but achieved Botswana's first-ever international match win on grass with a comeback victory over the United States' Agassi Rusher. He now targets the Wimbledon Junior Championships qualifiers scheduled for July 2–3 in London.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Chilume Ntshwarang, a schoolteacher known as "Chippa," is the technical coach behind some of Botswana's elite track athletes, including Collen Kebinatshipi. Starting in 2004 in Jwaneng, he has worked across junior and senior talent, with his development methods earning recognition in the athletics community despite his preference for working out of the spotlight.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi won the men's 400-metre final at the Rome Diamond League Meeting in 43.54 seconds, establishing a new Diamond League Record and shattering the Paris Meeting Record. The 22-year-old and 400 metres World Champion now sits in the all-time top 10 and poses a serious threat to Wayde van Niekerk's world record of 43.03 seconds set at Rio 2016.
29 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Minister of Sport and Arts has appointed a new 11-member board for the Botswana National Sport Commission, led by Goitseone Gadifele, General Manager of Jwaneng Mine, for a four-year term. The appointment reflects the government's aim to bring corporate leadership to sport administration amid financial pressures on national federations.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Township Rollers, Botswana's leading football club, is experiencing rapid decline marked by governance turmoil and financial chaos, culminating in the ouster of former chairperson Bafana Phempheretlhe Pheto and his committee, with a Special General Assembly held on October 11 in Palapye described as a pivotal moment for the club.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Authorities report that 35 elephants were killed through poaching in 2025, with officials noting that arresting and prosecuting poachers is difficult because suspects often cross borders after committing offences.
29 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →