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Monday, 29 June 2026
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Politics

DCEC reforms to create Independent Anti-Corruption Agency

The News

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.

Why it matters

Major constitutional reform to establish an Independent Anti-Corruption Agency represents landmark governance restructuring with July parliamentary tabling imminent.

4 hours ago · Mmegi →

Politics

  1. DCEC reforms to create Independent Anti-Corruption Agency

    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.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi →

  2. UDC swept all by-elections since taking power, BPP says

    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.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi →

  3. BNF leadership flags early campaigning by party members

    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.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi →

  4. DIS to establish formal public complaints mechanism

    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.

    2 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

  5. Government rejects automatic bail denial for murder suspects

    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.

    2 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

Business

  1. Investor seeks court intervention over missing Euro 500M

    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.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi →

  2. BHC executives challenge dismissals in High Court

    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.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi →

Society

  1. Kweneng Land Board summons Mogoditshane squatters for hearing

    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.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi →

  2. FIA analyses P481M in suspicious transactions across crimes

    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.

    4 hours ago · Mmegi →

  3. Union disputes claim of deliberate office supply shortages

    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.

    2 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Botswana reports 35 elephants killed in 2025 poaching

    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.

    1 hour ago · The Botswana Gazette →

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