The Lands Ministry is accused of disrupting the rollout of the Bonno Housing Project, a scheme launched by Boko at Palapye last year to provide housing across 61 constituencies with a target of 61,000 houses. The accusation was raised before the Parliamentary Accounts Committee.
3 hours ago · Mmegi →
The Lands Ministry is accused of disrupting the rollout of the Bonno Housing Project, a scheme launched by Boko at Palapye last year to provide housing across 61 constituencies with a target of 61,000 houses. The accusation was raised before the Parliamentary Accounts Committee.
3 hours ago · Mmegi →
In June, the government introduced new per diem arrangements requiring civil servants to spend up to P900 on licensed accommodation with receipts, but later suspended the requirement after union pushback, leaving negotiations at an impasse.
3 hours ago · Mmegi →
Justice Tapiwa Kganyago upheld a preliminary objection and found that the Tawana Joint Venture consortium failed to comply with Section 7 of the State Proceedings Act before seeking contempt orders against government officials including the Accounting Officer of the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements, Deputy Permanent Secretaries Boikhutso Botlhole and Nchidzi Mmolawa, and the Attorney General.
3 hours ago · Mmegi →
Gabane-Mmankgodi MP Mmusi asked whether government would repeal the Constitution (Amendment) Act No.1 of 2021, arguing it would strengthen democracy and freedom of association. Government responded that the law will remain in place, at least for now.
3 hours ago · Mmegi →
The US$16 billion Trans-Kalahari Railway project, linking Botswana's Mmamabula coal area to Namibia's Port of Walvis Bay, has completed its feasibility study and entered implementation phase. The 1,500-kilometre heavy-haul railway is expected to reshape regional logistics, unlock economic opportunities in mining, agriculture and manufacturing, and create approximately 6,000 Botswana and 4,000 Namibian jobs during construction of the first phase.
3 hours ago · Mmegi →
De Beers reported first-half revenue of US$1.6 billion, down from US$2 billion a year ago, as rough diamond demand remained subdued and realized prices fell to US$105 per carat from US$155 per carat. The company maintained its 2026 production guidance of 21 to 26 million carats, producing 14.9 million carats in the first half compared with 10.2 million carats in the same period last year, though EBITDA losses of US$113 million persisted.
3 hours ago · Mmegi →
De Beers has rejected claims that it owes Botswana P14 billion in unpaid taxes, while opposition pressure grows for government to clarify its handling of the matter.
4 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
A 75-year-old passenger died in a collision when a Toyota Vitz was struck from behind by a Ford Mustang allegedly driven by an 18-year-old man. District Traffic Officer Superintendent Dan Moshebashebi said the fatal accident was reported at around 5:30am.
3 hours ago · Mmegi →
A woman appeared in court after allegedly stabbing her 26-year-old boyfriend to death following a domestic dispute in Mahalapye on Sunday night. Police attended the scene after receiving a report at around 8pm.
3 hours ago · Mmegi →
The inaugural HSNV-sponsored Tati River Pre-Season Tournament, set for next week, is positioned by organisers as an event that could transform Francistown into Botswana's football destination while driving tourism, business and regional football development.
4 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Kefilwe Galeitsiwe and Lazarus Too won the women's and men's 42.2km races at the Orange Phikwe Marathon, overcoming challenging conditions and strong winds.
4 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →