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Sunday, 2 August 2026
Botswana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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Politics

  1. DIS chief reopens P100 billion disputed claim dispute

    The Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services has revived a disputed P100 billion claim while the government is contending with a P83 million legal bill.

    5 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette

  2. BNF Youth League calls for action on DIS chief allegations

    The BNF Youth League has broken ranks with party leadership, accusing DIS Director General Peter Magosi of undermining accountability and calling for action over allegations of conflict of interest and abuse of office.

    6 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette

  3. PAC investigates BDC CEO salary and competence claims

    The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship has promised Parliament's Public Accounts Committee a probe into reports that the BDC Managing Director earns P400,000 monthly, and into concerns over his competence.

    4 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette

  4. MP warns DIS against blanket classification of information

    A member of Parliament's Intelligence and Security Oversight Committee has warned the DIS that national security and classified information are not blank cheques, with clear limits to what can be shielded from scrutiny.

    5 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette

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