Two state witnesses—an economist from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy and a former Permanent Secretary—gave testimony on the planning, funding, and procurement of the North West Transmission Grid Project, which is central to the prosecution's case against a former minister.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Two state witnesses—an economist from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy and a former Permanent Secretary—gave testimony on the planning, funding, and procurement of the North West Transmission Grid Project, which is central to the prosecution's case against a former minister.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Justice Mokwadi Gabanagae has stayed a June 26 ruling that had allowed Minister Ramogapi to perform the statutory functions of the Botswana Housing Corporation board after its dissolution, and issued a rule nisi directing Ramogapi and the Attorney General to appear on July 13 to show cause why the order should not be rescinded.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's government has earmarked P23 million for the country's diamond jubilee Independence celebrations, announced by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, a decision drawing public debate amid economic slowdown and medicine shortages in public hospitals.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Independent Electoral Commission is implementing technology-driven reforms including a new Elections Management System to modernize voter registration, manage data more efficiently, and eliminate administrative errors ahead of the 2029 General Elections.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Foreign Affairs Minister Phenyo Butale recently hosted Collen Mashawana, a South African businessman whose foundation faces corruption allegations in South Africa involving misuse of public funds, on what the government describes as an exploratory investment mission, drawing renewed scrutiny of Botswana's investment screening processes.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
At a press conference, Balopi said the UDC government has failed to meet citizens' expectations since the 2024 election, with particular frustration over challenges in health and agriculture sectors. He contended the government has not adequately addressed public concerns about healthcare access and livestock farmers' welfare.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
BOFEPUSU Secretary General Robert Rabasimane has rejected what the federation describes as a unilateral and illegal voluntary exit scheme, characterizing it as "retrenchment by stealth" rather than genuine public service reform.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Directorate of Public Service Management has opened a Voluntary Separation Application Portal inviting applications from senior public servants until July 28, 2026, signalling a potential shift in civil service leadership.
6 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
BDP President Mpho Balopi has rescinded an earlier decision to restore Samson Guma Moyo's membership, asserting in a June 30 letter that Moyo automatically forfeited membership by joining another political party and that only the Central Committee can consider readmission applications under the party constitution.
6 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Financial Intelligence Agency has uncovered a cross-border financial crime leading to the seizure of assets valued at approximately P13.3 million.
6 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
After winning a legal dispute, the Nova Africa Resources/Aga One joint venture has revealed plans to develop the Mupane assets into a regional refinery targeting exports to the United States. Aga One is a major Turkish gold refiner.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The electricity regulator will revise the 200 kilowatt per hour tariff charged as the lowest for domestic usage, according to BERA's CEO. The revision is intended to ensure operational stability for BPC and encourage investment in the electricity sector.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Over the past two years, Botswana has been promised close to P1 trillion in investments, but a Sunday Standard investigation into more than P800 billion in promised capital and signed memoranda of understanding reveals a widening gap between headline commitments and verifiable economic delivery.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's economy is losing competitive edge, slipping to 66th place out of 70 economies in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, its lowest position in five years, as weak growth, unemployment, and diamond dependence undermine investor appeal.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Alithea director Vinay Roopchand informed the High Court via affidavit on June 30 that the company no longer wishes to proceed with its application against FNBB, weeks after securing an interim court order to preserve documents and records at the bank's premises.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The First National Bank of Botswana has responded to Alithea, a Mauritian investor, regarding allegations of an international funds transfer. Alithea obtained a High Court interim order to preserve documents it believes could trace the alleged transfer, claiming the funds were moved through Deutsche Bank AG Frankfurt for use under Botswana's Economic Transformation Programme, involving the Minister of International Relations and the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Air Botswana has filed a legal application against former captain Benedict Dumelang Gaborakanelwe for failing to report for his final rostered flight, resulting in the cancellation of a Johannesburg service and stranding dozens of passengers. The airline is claiming P249,355.39 in damages for passenger re-bookings, hotel accommodation costs, and lost ticket revenue.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A Botswana Housing Corporation Investment Committee document has raised concerns about the financial sustainability and commercial viability of the Bonno Housing Programme's Kgale housing project, a flagship element of President Duma Boko's promise to deliver 100,000 houses.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
First National Bank Botswana says it has found no trace of a contested €500 million international transfer within its systems, as it faces a legal dispute with investor Alithea Investment (Pty) Ltd.
6 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Fairpoint Corporate Services' Mothusi Business Bundle integrates accounting, payroll, tax compliance, company secretarial and regulatory support into a single coordinated solution designed to reduce costs for Botswana businesses during economic pressures.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana is confronting growing fiscal pressures, with the cost of servicing government debt expected to spike due to a weakening Pula and rising interest rates. Government revenues rose to P63.23 billion in the first 11 months of the 2025/2026 financial year, boosted by stronger mining revenues and non-mining income tax collections, though projected mineral revenues for 2026/27 are held back by weak global diamond markets.
6 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The government has confirmed it does not hold equity stakes in Mowana Mine, Karowe Mine, Khoemacau's Zone 5 Mine, Minergy's Medie Mine, and Motheo Mine, which collectively generated approximately P16 billion in revenue in 2025, despite having the legislative option to acquire ownership interests when licenses are granted.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Mining giant Debswana is set to reduce costs by P3 billion as it confronts a deepening global diamond downturn that is squeezing revenues and reshaping the industry.
6 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
A proposal from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy, submitted to the United States' Foreign Agent Registration Act unit by President Duma Boko's special envoy Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, has revealed details about the country's multibillion Pula renewable energy projects.
6 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The government is constructing a new containment fence as a measure to combat foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and protect Botswana's reputation as a premium beef exporter. According to the Assistant Minister for State President, Defence and Security, the project aims to safeguard farmers' livelihoods, secure access to international markets, and preserve the country's agricultural legacy.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Founder and Managing Director of Charadza Fisheries and Agric Solutions Company in Zimbabwe told farmers at a training in Setatse that fish farming is a strategic industry capable of improving food security, creating employment, and supporting sustainable agricultural development, offering high-quality protein production with excellent market demand.
6 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Rats are not classified as wildlife under Botswana's Compensation Act and do not qualify for government payouts, according to the Senior Wildlife Warden. Rats fall under agriculture jurisdiction, and the Wildlife and National Parks Department lacks data to present to government to prove large-scale crop destruction by rodents.
6 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A World Health Organization assessment found that Botswana's health system faces medicine shortages, critical shortages of health professionals, fragmented blood transfusion services, and weak emergency preparedness despite sustained government investment in healthcare.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A northbound bus carrying 45 passengers from Gaborone to Francistown struck a cow at approximately 1930pm, causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle to overturn. All nine fatalities, including the driver, were declared dead on arrival at Palapye Primary Hospital, while the remaining passengers received treatment for serious injuries.
6 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health commended the 17th Chinese Medical Team for improving access to specialised healthcare and strengthening Botswana's health workforce. The team, comprising 28 medical specialists and 11 nurses, provided over 300,000 medical consultations and treatments during its assignment, and was officially replaced by the 18th China medical team.
6 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Junior Molengwa, known professionally as Jmile Arts, has developed a thriving career as a full-time artist in Gaborone, specialising in expressive acrylic portraits, customised footwear and artwork celebrating African identity. His passion for art began in primary school and was formalised through an Associate Degree in Fine Art (2017) and a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Design from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Botswana.
6 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana will host the Billie Jean King Cup tournament for the first time in the team's 30-year history, with eleven nations competing on 13 July at the National Tennis Center in Gaborone. The local women's team will pursue promotion to Euro/Africa Group II after a 23-year absence, buoyed by home support following a third-place finish in last year's qualifying tournament in Namibia.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
BetXplosion has partnered with the Botswana Chess Federation as title sponsor of the 2026 National Chess Championship with a P160,000 sponsorship package. The partnership has revived the tournament and attracted returning players including FIDE Master Ignatius Njobvu and Woman Grandmaster Tuduetso Sabure.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana Football League shareholders are expected to overwhelmingly reject a proposal by BDF XI chairman Nelson Gabofiwe to expand the Premier League from 16 to 18 clubs and increase registered players per club from 30 to 35. Shareholders argue the move would place additional financial strain on clubs already struggling to meet operational costs and player salaries.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Martin Van Der Vyver took overall honours in the Sarona 1000km Desert Race, a three-day off-road endurance event, driving a Global Elite Racing Ford Ranger. The prize-giving ceremony on Sunday was officiated by Member of Parliament Shima Monageng of Molepolole South.
6 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The inaugural Kalahari Half Marathon, hosted by Werda Athletics Club, drew hundreds of runners and spectators to Tsabong despite cold weather, with participants facing challenging conditions navigating the Kalahari Desert's deep sand across 21km, 10km, and 5km courses.
6 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Collen Kebinatshipi claimed victory in the 400m at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon, USA on Saturday, finishing in 44.00 seconds and defeating American Olympic icon Rai Benjamin, who took second place in 44.11 seconds.
6 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
In Ntlo ya Dikgosi, Khama pressed the Minister of Environment and Tourism on increased hunting quotas, how community benefits are measured and verified, and the approval of the NG13 hunting concession amid concerns about the operator.
6 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Chinese Embassy donated medical equipment worth P180,000 to Botswana's Ministry of Health to strengthen healthcare capacity, including monitors, defibrillators, and syringe pumps. The donation was announced during ceremonies for the 17th and 18th China Medical Teams, alongside new health cooperation initiatives including a hospital partnership and cataract surgery project.
6 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A Botswana Sunday Standard opinion piece argues that public discourse over wrongful paternity has focused on adult grievances and cultural defensiveness while overlooking the welfare and wellbeing of the affected child.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →