Seretse and four co-appellants facing a 63-count indictment are appealing whether the DCEC has constitutional authority to prosecute criminal cases, arguing the DCEC is an investigative body and that prosecutorial authority vests exclusively in the Director of Public Prosecutions.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Seretse and four co-appellants facing a 63-count indictment are appealing whether the DCEC has constitutional authority to prosecute criminal cases, arguing the DCEC is an investigative body and that prosecutorial authority vests exclusively in the Director of Public Prosecutions.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Batsalelwang has become the third town clerk at Gaborone City Council since the UDC took control following the 2024 election. The appointment occurs amid persistent tensions between elected councillors and senior management, marked by accusations of political interference and governance disputes.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Congress Party has not yet decided whether to engage an independent electoral body to oversee its leadership elections, scheduled for Mogoditshane. The party's electoral board will present its plan for conducting the elections when the Central Committee meets on Sunday, amid growing tensions over what is expected to be a fiercely contested leadership race.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Local Government Minister Ketlhalefile Motshegwa warned councillors and council administrators against conflicts, citing growing tensions between elected leaders and council staff over unclear role boundaries. He stressed that councillors are responsible for political leadership and oversight, while town clerks and council secretaries handle administration.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Tawana Joint Venture has filed a High Court application accusing government officials of failing to comply with previous court judgments clearing the way for the Ncojane Water Supply Works project; the consortium also challenges the Attorney General's authority to represent two deputy permanent secretaries in contempt proceedings.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Court of Appeal Justice Leatile Dambe, the first Motswana woman to serve on Botswana's highest court, will retire at the end of July upon reaching the mandatory judicial retirement age of 70.
13 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
President Advocate Duma Boko has reportedly granted the Directorate of Public Prosecutions the green light to prosecute Minister Noah Salakae and directors of Tau Grading Company on allegations of corruption.
13 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Magistrate Mareledi Dipate dismissed a defence application on June 30, 2026, finding that the prosecution team had legal authority to conduct the case. Seretse, Sharifa Noor, Alphonse Molamu Ndzinge, Kgori Capital (Pty) Ltd and Kgori Holdings (Pty) Ltd face a 63-count indictment including charges of stealing by agent, forgery of an official document, conspiracy to defraud and money laundering.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana has formally acceded to the African Youth Charter, a legally binding instrument on youth development adopted by the African Union in 2006, joining 44 of the 55 African Union Member States. The accession commits the Government to securing youth rights, employment, education, health access, and meaningful participation in governance.
13 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Speaker of the National Assembly opened the 3rd Meeting of the Second Session of the 13th Parliament, emphasizing Parliament's core role in law-making, executive oversight, and accountability to the electorate. He outlined a vision for an independent, inclusive institution that strengthens public engagement through open committee hearings and promotes citizen participation in governance.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to fight corruption and strengthen regional governance and security frameworks at an African Anti-Corruption Day commemoration in Victoria Falls. Botswana's Minister Mohwasa stated that effective anti-corruption efforts require political will and institutional strengthening, and cited the 2019 MOU between Botswana's DCEC and Zimbabwe's Anti-Corruption Commission aimed at intelligence sharing, capacity building, joint investigations, and asset recovery.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A former Air Botswana captain has filed a court defence rejecting the airline's claim that he owes P249,355.39 in damages for refusing to operate a Johannesburg flight on June 21, 2026, after his resignation. Air Botswana alleges his refusal to operate his final rostered flight caused cancellation of services, forcing the airline to rebook passengers and cover accommodation and lost revenue.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Gaborone City Council received its full government grant allocation of P389.7 million for 2025-2026, bringing total available funds to P533 million, of which P498.9 million was spent on services. The Council approved a 2026-2027 recurrent budget of P814.2 million, comprising P513.3 million in grants and P300.9 million in own-source revenue.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's score in The Heritage Foundation's 2026 Index of Economic Freedom fell to 67.7 from 69.9 in 2025, a decline of 2.2 points.
13 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana Unified Revenue Service Commissioner General Phodiso Valashia has assured taxpayers that recently implemented tax reforms are designed to establish a modern, fair, and transparent revenue system to sustain long-term economic growth, describing them as the most significant overhaul of Botswana's tax system in recent memory.
13 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's digital tax reforms, supported by the African Tax Administration Forum, have positioned the country among African nations benefiting from digital taxes on remote services. According to ATAF's 2025 annual report, VAT collections from cross-border digital transactions became the largest contributor to ATAF-supported tax collections in 2025.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's tax reforms are projected to add P2.47 billion in annual government revenue, with the heaviest burden falling on businesses, high-income earners, and foreign digital service providers.
13 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat will hold its inaugural Investment and Connectivity Golf Day in Jwaneng on September 12, aimed at promoting investment and regional collaboration through golf while highlighting opportunities in transport infrastructure, logistics, and mining value chains.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The government has developed reforms to stabilise the economy and reduce reliance on diamonds, including a national fund of funds initiative that will mobilise capital from government and local institutions to provide equity and venture debt to local businesses and emerging sectors like creative and digital industries.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Bank of Botswana says reducing food imports and expanding exports beyond diamonds are crucial to preserving reserves and strengthening economic resilience. Governor Lesego Moseki has renewed calls for the country to accelerate import substitution, warning that heavy dependence on imported food and consumer goods is placing significant pressure on the economy.
13 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Bank Gaborone has appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Tsaone Raboloko, as Acting Managing Director with immediate effect while the search for a substantive leader proceeds.
13 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and move beyond traditional technology systems, Botswana's cybersecurity experts are urging a shift toward collective defense.
13 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Ontefetse Osego, a Botswanan musician who won the Best of the Best Champion title at My Star Botswana in 2016, has been selected to participate in Britain's Got Talent, scheduled for October in London. He views the opportunity as a platform to showcase Botswana's talent, culture, and creativity to a global audience.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Francistown-born artist 'Artistic Bale' has developed a body of work linking contemporary African identity with environmental awareness, merging fine art with conservation through projects including Blue Tapestry. He turned professional during the 2020 pandemic lockdown and now divides his creative practice between Gaborone and Mokolodi Nature Reserve.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Athletes have been excused from the Commonwealth Games as they compete in Diamond League circuits and prepare for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, September 11–13. The team coach said individual athletes' coaches requested their exclusion to manage load for the season.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's top track and field athletes have been excused from the Commonwealth Games to compete in Diamond League circuits and prepare for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest (September 11–13). Their coaches requested the exclusion to manage training load for the season, as the Ultimate Championship ranks at the same level as the World Athletics Championships.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Sport and Arts Minister Jacob Kelebeng told 25 Botswanan athletes representing the country at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to win with humility and integrity, emphasizing clean sport, fair play, and conduct as ambassadors reflecting Botho values.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Collen Kebinatshipi, 22, ran 43.44 seconds at the Monaco Diamond League to become the sixth-fastest man in 400m history, prompting global speculation about breaking Wayde van Niekerk's world record of 43.03 seconds. However, his coach Chilume Ntshwarang said the team's priority is for Kebinatshipi to enjoy competing internationally and test different racing strategies, not chase the world record.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana will host the FIBA 3x3 Under 23 Nations League from July 20–26 at Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng, with six African nations competing for a place at the Olympic Q-series 2028 games in Tokyo and Shanghai in May 2028.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Police in Shakawe have seized 100 kilograms of ivory estimated to be worth over P6 million on the black market in a move against illegal wildlife trade networks.
13 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
The government has launched the Botswana National E-waste Management Strategy to address rapidly growing e-waste volumes while creating green jobs, protecting public health, and safeguarding the environment. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism said the strategy positions the country as a regional leader in environmentally sound e-waste management.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Tourism experts have called for Botswana to produce more timely and comprehensive tourism statistics to enable informed decision-making and investment planning. The call was made during the launch of Botswana's first Tourism Satellite Account covering 2019 to 2024, where stakeholders noted that while the TSA is an important step, many countries generate tourism statistics quarterly or every two months to respond quickly to emerging trends.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with China, with the Minister for State President, Defence and Security describing China's development as a remarkable transformation offering lessons for developing countries pursuing sustainable economic growth and political stability.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →