Four BDP MPs—Mabuse Mopati Pule, Karabo Socraat Gare, Kagiso Thomas Mmusi, and Palelo Keitseope Motaosane—have filed an affidavit in the High Court admitting they forgot about a legal requirement and did not know the consequences of failing to comply.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Four BDP MPs—Mabuse Mopati Pule, Karabo Socraat Gare, Kagiso Thomas Mmusi, and Palelo Keitseope Motaosane—have filed an affidavit in the High Court admitting they forgot about a legal requirement and did not know the consequences of failing to comply.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Judge Mokwadi Gabanagae granted an order on July 24 allowing four BDP MPs to submit their election expense returns after the 90-day statutory deadline, requiring submission within 30 days of the order or the relief lapses.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's Court of Appeal overturned a High Court decision and granted summary judgment in favour of Government for P42 million against Mr Seretse and Khulaco, a company that received the amount as a transactional services fee from a P250 million transfer from the National Petroleum Fund in 2017. The court found that Mr Seretse, through his involvement in multiple entities, had failed to disclose his interests and that the respondents provided no credible defence to allegations of breached fiduciary duties.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Justice Ranier Busang rejected Cassius Tamaki's bid to review his forced retirement at age 60, finding he failed to establish that the government's decision was unlawful or breached legitimate expectations. The ruling confirms that public officers who move from teaching into non-teaching positions become subject to the retirement conditions of their new posts.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A Botswana community trust has provided P350,000 in financial support to fund exiled Bakgatla paramount chief Kgafela Kgafela's court fight in South Africa, according to a new development in the long-running legal and chieftainship dispute.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The family of former President Mokgweetsi Masisi has reclaimed the disputed Gasau chieftainship in Moshupa following a customary court process.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Former President Ian Khama and his twin brothers Tshekedi and Anthony Khama are subjects of criminal investigations, with eight cases pending Director of Public Prosecutions review.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Charles Siwawa, Chief Executive Officer of Botswana Chamber of Mines, has flagged child labour provisions in the new Employment and Labour Relations Act as a weak link that could attract international scrutiny and damage Botswana's global reputation, though he said the legislation generally poses little risk to the mining industry.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) announced the suspension of its Vice Chancellor following a council recommendation. Professor Wellington Masamba has been appointed Acting Vice Chancellor to maintain continuity during the period.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance will provide an evidence-based evaluation of how Botswana is performing under President Duma Boko's leadership, moving beyond opinions shaped by perceptions and political loyalty.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Gambling Authority of Botswana's board publicly distanced itself from actions by its confirmed CEO Moruntshi Kemorwale after he launched an unauthorized campaign to damage his predecessor's reputation. Former CEO Emolemo Peter Kesitilwe demanded P400,000 in damages, alleging Kemorwale orchestrated a character assassination by sending letters to regional bodies in November 2025 claiming the government had initiated forensic audits and the DCEC was investigating Kesitilwe.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Two Augusta Westland 109K2 helicopters purchased for $1.36 million by Botswana's Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism for anti-poaching efforts have never been fully delivered; one was sent to South Africa for refurbishment and has since vanished into cannibalized parts, while the government continues paying a South African firm and neither aircraft has reached Botswana as intended.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe cautioned in Parliament that Botswana's fragile economic recovery cannot sustain the Umbrella for Democratic Change's proposed P4.1 billion annual increase in social spending, which includes higher allowances for Ipelegeng workers, Village Development Committees, and tertiary students, plus extending old-age pensions to citizens aged 60 to 64, without worsening the fiscal deficit and increasing public debt.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering framework is threatened by conflicting statements from top officials regarding the P100 billion saga.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's proposal to place Permanent Secretaries on performance contracts warrants support, but Government must first clarify whether contracts should reward administrative activity or measurable improvements in citizens' lives.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The government is preparing to review the 15 percent committed allowance paid to senior public service executives as it works to reduce recurrent expenditure amid fiscal pressure from declining diamond revenues.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Primefast (Pty) Ltd and JS Beef (Pty) Ltd have filed an urgent High Court application claiming the government is blocking them from exporting cattle and beef, leaving producers with no viable market. The companies seek a court order to compel authorities to engage South African authorities regarding conditions for importing Botswana's vaccinated cattle and beef.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
A total of 700 companies submitted notifications of intention to retrench workers to the Commissioner of Labour between January 2024 and May 2026, with 5,392 employees losing their jobs during that period, according to Minister Sesupo Rantsimako.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's economy has emerged from two years of recession with GDP returning to positive territory, but economists warn recovery will remain fragile unless government accelerates reforms, reduces borrowing, and reduces dependence on diamonds, citing mixed signals from inflation, weak diamond exports, and high borrowing costs.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The revamped Mafisa programme encourages entrepreneurs to organise into co-operatives and clusters for collective purchasing, infrastructure sharing, and market access. The Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship said the transition marks a shift away from isolated financial assistance.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Ministry of Finance announced it has cleared P3.8 billion in inherited unpaid invoices, trimmed expenditures, and repaid emergency debt during a period of fiscal constraint.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe has urged investors to identify and back entrepreneurs at the earliest stages, describing angel investment as the critical bridge between founders and larger sources of finance. He called for stronger collaboration among government, banks, development finance institutions, universities, venture capital funds and the stock exchange to strengthen Botswana's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Client experience is no longer measured solely by operational efficiency but encompasses the entire relationship an organisation builds with its customers. Today's clients expect convenience, transparency, consistency, and control across all interaction channels, making the quality of client experience a core business strategy and competitive differentiator.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana's export revenues totaled P25.6 billion from January to May 2026, a 17.3 percent decline from P31 billion in the same period last year, with diamond exports falling by P6.65 billion as the primary driver of the drop. The trade deficit widened by P3 billion to P13 billion over the same period.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Absa Bank Botswana's MobiTap is a mobile payment platform enabling businesses to accept payments directly on smartphones, targeting financial inclusion and small and medium-sized enterprises. The platform uses industry-standard security controls including contactless payments with PIN verification and EMV compliance to protect transactions.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Sefalana Group achieved record annual revenue of P12 billion, up 9 percent, but profit before tax dropped 40 percent to P331 million. The company attributed the profitability decline to economic strain in Botswana, including reduced diamond-sector activity, higher electricity tariffs (adding P25 million to costs), and increased operational expenses.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund increased its assets by 10 percent, from P116.506 billion in 2025 to P128.337 billion in 2026, despite global economic headwinds and a prolonged downturn in the diamond market.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
BSE-listed Far Property Limited is pursuing two separate property acquisitions at Farm Forest Hill No.9-KO involving Merlin Integer and The 868 On Kgale Trust, with the Competition and Consumer Authority reviewing the proposed transactions.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
BSE-listed eco-tourism group Chobe Holdings reports entering the 2027 financial year with customer advances exceeding P92 million and stronger demand signals, supported by a robust sales pipeline.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Small business owners in Botswana say customers are spending less, forcing them to adjust to a tougher trading environment. The challenge for entrepreneurs in personal grooming and transport sectors is no longer attracting customers but getting them to spend.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana recorded a trade deficit of P3.2 billion in May 2026, the country's second-largest deficit of the year, driven by falling diamond and copper exports even as imports also declined.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship has identified widespread fronting practices that allow foreign nationals to control businesses legally reserved for Batswana citizens, undermining economic empowerment efforts.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana Meat Commission has again failed to fully utilise the country's annual Norway beef quota due to recurring foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks disrupting cattle movements and slaughter operations, allowing Namibia to secure additional export volumes in the region's beef market.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Sefalana Holding Company reported its sharpest profit decline in almost a decade after rising operating costs, weak consumer demand, and disruptions to government supply contracts outweighed record sales.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana Development Corporation is disposing of its 30 percent stake in Mashatu Nature Reserve, a luxury safari operator, according to a merger notice from the Competition and Consumer Authority.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Botswana Small Poultry Farmers Association has called on government to immediately suspend poultry imports from Zimbabwe following allegations that some producers there administered antiretroviral drugs to broiler chickens to accelerate growth.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana businesses face declining sales, delayed payments, rising costs and creditor pressure. Directors must decide whether to continue trading for recovery or protect creditors from losses to avoid reckless trading liability.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Bank Gaborone and the Local Enterprise Authority have signed a three-year Memorandum of Agreement to improve SMME access to finance, entrepreneurship support, and business advisory services through joint workshops, clinics, and financial literacy programs.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
De Beers once sold nine out of ten diamonds globally, but today sells about three out of ten, a decline analogous to industry giants like Blockbuster and Kodak that failed to adapt to technological change.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's duty-free U.S. access gives it an edge over Indian diamonds now facing a 10% tariff, but according to Dr. Jefferis, higher production costs and structural bottlenecks mean India will likely keep its dominant position in global cutting and polishing.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
An international gemology venture has collapsed amid allegations of counterfeit Congolese diamonds and missing auction funds, with a legal battle underway in Botswana's High Court.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The United States has lifted a temporary 10 percent tariff on Botswana's exports effective July 24, 2026, restoring duty-free access for natural diamonds and other qualifying products under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Trade officials warn that Botswana must pursue diplomatic efforts to secure AGOA renewal before it expires on December 31, 2026, as Washington may impose stricter eligibility requirements.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Nova Africa Resources has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of the defunct Mupane Gold Mine, Botswana's only gold mine, following its liquidation. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and the transfer of mining licenses and permits, with the company aiming to develop a modern, sustainable operation that will create jobs and contribute to economic growth.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Australian exploration company Blaze Minerals has identified a significant copper-lead-zinc mineralized zone at its Krokodil Prospect within Botswana's Dinokwe Project. The discovery, confirmed through geological mapping and sampling showing copper concentrations up to 288 parts per million and grades reaching 8.59 percent in trenches, positions Botswana as an emerging base metals exploration destination.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
De Beers' rough diamond production rose 88 percent to 7.8 million carats in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting recovery from an extended maintenance shutdown at Orapa in Botswana, though planned maintenance and weak trading conditions are expected to weigh on output later this year.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Khoemacau produced 11,423 tonnes of copper in copper concentrate during the second quarter of 2026, a 7 percent increase from the previous quarter, supported by higher grades and expansion plans.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The regulator has confirmed that all major safe closure works at BCL Mine have been completed, moving the liquidation process toward conclusion and allowing the liquidator to surrender the company's mining license.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer, reported weak rough diamond demand, lower prices, and competition from laboratory-grown stones continued to pressure earnings in its latest six-month period, though the company noted early signs that market disruption may be easing.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana's two largest feedlot operators have told the High Court they have lost P27.8 million and exhausted bank funding, with 6,609 market-ready cattle stuck in feedlots for over 100 days and at risk of dying from hunger and organ failure. The firms seek urgent court relief to either have the cattle slaughtered by the BMC or exported immediately, warning of imminent business collapse and threats to hundreds of jobs and the wider beef value chain.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Two beef companies, JS Beef (Pty) Ltd and Primefast (Pty) Ltd, have taken authorities to court, arguing that Foot and Mouth Disease control measures imposed since January have restricted their ability to market cattle and threaten their business viability.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Following successful hemp trials at NARDI, the government has identified the state-owned Dibete Farm as the first commercial production hub, with de-bushing and land preparation underway to accommodate licensed producers as Botswana moves from pilot to commercial farming.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
An Econsult Botswana Review report warns that Botswana, already among the world's most water-scarce nations, will become increasingly vulnerable to climate change over the next 25 years, with higher temperatures, more frequent droughts and declining dam inflows threatening livelihoods and economic growth unless urgent investments are made to strengthen water security.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Mmandunyane held a harvest day celebration under the theme "Temo Letlotlo: Ngwao Boswa," featuring a procession where community members in traditional attire presented grain to traditional leadership. Kgosi Bokamoso Radipitse of Tonota urged farmers to return to indigenous, drought-resistant seeds instead of hybrid varieties, and called on residents to maintain their ploughing fields.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Duma Boko has appealed for patience amid reports that the medicine shortage is costing lives, saying his government is working to resolve systemic weaknesses and procurement failures blamed for the crisis.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Olympic track star Letsile Tebogo, accompanied by his sister, officially launched the Letsile Tebogo Charitable Foundation in Gaborone, a tribute to his mother who died from cancer two years ago. The foundation was launched following years of the family's battle with the disease, and the event was attended by Botswana's First Lady and other government officials.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A major BMJ Global Health study tracking over 123,000 caregivers and adolescents across eight African countries found that a parenting programme delivered in Botswana between August 2020 and April 2021 was associated with lower child abuse and better mental health outcomes.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The UDC government has begun rolling out its newborn allowance programme, providing eligible low-income households with children under one year old a monthly payment of P300, plus arrears from the programme's start date of April 1, 2026, according to the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The World Health Organization's Botswana Country Office Biennial Report 2024–2025 identifies significant operational and structural challenges in the country's blood transfusion services, including fragmented coordination, outdated equipment, supply shortages, weak data systems, and quality assurance gaps.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
More than two years after a bus carrying Zion Christian Church pilgrims crashed in Limpopo, South Africa on 28 March 2024, killing 45 people, at least 20 bereaved families are expected to receive compensation from the Road Accident Fund before year's end. However, approximately 10 of the 45 families have been deemed ineligible after failing to meet the RAF's criteria.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Ponatshego Joseph has filed a High Court application seeking to compel authorities to hold a judicial inquest into the death of her son, Potso Joseph, who was fatally shot by police on or about December 22, 2023. Nearly three years after the incident in Palapye, the family has received no official account of the circumstances and no investigation updates.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Village Magistrate's Court acquitted Kabo Moremong, the sole remaining suspect in the November 2022 robbery at Sefalana Cash and Carry in which P649,863.75 was stolen. The magistrate ruled that the State had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Moremong had any connection to the robbery or acted in concert with the four armed men involved.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Finance Workers' Union has petitioned MOTSWEDI SACCOS, alleging bullying, harassment, and intimidation within the organisation, and claiming that union members are being unfairly targeted because of their association with organised labour. The union has also raised concerns that confidential information is being leaked by management before responsibility is shifted to employees.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Teachers' unions BOSETU and BTU have rejected a motion by Molepolole North MP Arafat Khan to reinstate corporal punishment in schools as a regulated disciplinary measure, warning of legal risks. Corporal punishment was abolished in 2018.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Music Union Awards, scheduled for August 29, includes releases from a two-year span (January 2024 to December 2025) rather than a standard single-year cycle, per Rule 7.12 of BOMU XIV Rules and Regulations. The extended window applies across all categories and was implemented because last year's ceremony did not go ahead due to a government funding issue.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The flagship Botswana Race Wars drag racing event returns to Lobatse on Saturday, attracting elite competitors from Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho and Zimbabwe for quarter-mile showdowns across multiple car classes.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
An 11-member Botswana U20 team travels to Oregon for the World Athletics U20 Championships (August 5–9), aiming to win two medals. Led by sprinters Same Mhutsiwa, Wazha Matakule, and Jack Newman, the team hopes to build on Botswana's sprinting tradition, though Junior Phatshima's participation remains uncertain due to injury.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Team Botswana failed to win any medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, ending an eight-year medal streak and falling short of the Botswana National Olympic Committee's seven-medal target. The result has exposed structural weaknesses across the national sports system and raised concerns about the country's status as an international sporting powerhouse.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Lazarus Too of Kenya won the 2026 Orange Phikwe National Marathon in 2 hours, 20 minutes and 9 seconds, defending his title with a P30,000 prize, though his time fell short of his 2025 personal best.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Premier Soccer League's 30th season kicks off with defending champions Orlando Pirates hosting newly promoted Milford FC on Saturday, 1 August. DStv Access customers will have full access to all Betway Premiership matches on 1 and 2 August as a celebration gift to fans.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's boxing team, including returning competitor Lethabo Modukanele, failed to win medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games despite historical success in the sport. The shortfall is attributed to inadequate preparation and insufficient international exposure leading up to the games.
3 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A minister hailed the fifth edition of the GM's Soccer Fiesta for nurturing talent and supporting community development, including health-care infrastructure, youth empowerment, and economic opportunities in Jwaneng Mine's area of influence. The event has also contributed to women's football growth and aligns with government priorities for inclusive sport.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Migrants displaced from South Africa are unable to access pensions, unemployment insurance, and other contributory benefits they earned while working, as most social security schemes are territorially bound. Labor advocates call for SADC to enforce binding agreements allowing migrants to carry benefits across borders.
3 August 2026 · Weekend Post →