The State has consented to judgment in former president Khama's defamation suit against the Attorney General, Jako Hubona, the DCEC Director General, and the Director of Public Prosecutions, with Khama seeking damages for statements he says harmed his reputation.
10 hours ago · Mmegi →
The State has consented to judgment in former president Khama's defamation suit against the Attorney General, Jako Hubona, the DCEC Director General, and the Director of Public Prosecutions, with Khama seeking damages for statements he says harmed his reputation.
10 hours ago · Mmegi →
Gobotswang used a slow-burning cow dung analogy to encourage constituents to unseat the dominant BDP, which had held power since 1966; his efforts were rewarded in 2014 after three failed attempts.
5 hours ago · Mmegi →
The Government has warned Batswana living and travelling abroad to respect host countries' immigration laws, cautioning that individual violations could undermine Botswana's international reputation and jeopardise opportunities enjoyed by citizens.
4 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
President Duma Boko has acknowledged that his 2024 election pledge to create 100,000 jobs annually has been delayed by fiscal pressures and governing realities, but says mega projects will drive future employment.
4 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
President Duma Boko has stated that the Steve Harvey arrangement cost P1.7 billion and was "not the best," while Minister Moeti Mohwasa confirms the contract remains active amid pressure from local creatives as government considers how to proceed.
5 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
The Attorney General's Chambers announced that the Director of Public Prosecutions has decided to conduct a full inquest into the death of Potso, who was killed in a Palapye police shooting. The inquest has been registered before the Palapye Magistrate's Court and is awaiting a hearing date.
10 hours ago · Mmegi →
A teenager was allegedly raped at around 6am on Saturday morning while walking to school in Serowe, after being grabbed and dragged to a bushy area by a suspect with a covered face. Police have launched investigations to identify and arrest the suspect, who remains at large.
10 hours ago · Mmegi →
An 18-year-old was arrested in Malatswai after allegedly demanding money from his 41-year-old mother and threatening to kill her when refused. He faces a threat-to-kill charge, which carries up to a 10-year sentence in Botswana.
10 hours ago · Mmegi →
A 51-year-old Bishop was found hanging from a tree near Radisele village after sending a text message to a friend expressing that life had become too difficult. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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A young man returned from visiting his girlfriend and told a friend he suspected he had contracted an STI, later dying by suicide at his home in Palapye. Police are investigating the incident, and the deceased was certified dead upon arrival at Palapye Primary Hospital.
10 hours ago · Mmegi →
A 53-year-old commissioned officer was discharged from hospital after spending about a week being treated for injuries from a knife attack in Gaborone. According to the police, the soldier offered a lift to a stranger who attacked him near Pula Spar Mall while they travelled from Block 6 to Mogoditshane; the attacker did not steal anything and the officer reported not knowing the man or why he was attacked.
10 hours ago · Mmegi →
A missing-person motion in Parliament has forced Botswana to confront tensions between spiritual belief, public desperation, and evidence-based policing, revisiting an old national anxiety that emerges when child disappearances lack swift answers.
5 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Motswana gospel artist Mally released the Winner EP this year, featuring tracks that blend gospel with Amapiano, Afro-pop, soul and adult contemporary music centred on faith, hope and perseverance. The artist says the message behind the work is that through God and Jesus Christ people are more than conquerors.
2 hours ago · Mmegi →
In a modified nomination process for week 5, Big Brother required housemates to publicly announce their two choices to save and explain their reasoning. After Sheba, Goddessa and Aikou were saved by housemates, Head of House Chimsom Chuka selected Sheba for final safety, leaving Aikou and Goddessa to face public vote alongside 12 other housemates, while Abi holds immunity.
5 hours ago · Mmegi →
The 32nd AUSC Region 5 Senior Darts Championship kicked off in Gaborone on Tuesday, bringing together top players from Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Officials highlighted the event's significance for regional unity, sport infrastructure, and economic activity.
16 hours ago · Daily News Botswana →
Defending champions Gaborone United Ladies advanced to the semi-final of the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers as Group A runners-up despite a 2-0 loss to Zambia's ZESCO Ndola Girls, and will face South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns today with a place in Saturday's final at stake. Sundowns have been equally dominant in Group B, opening with an 8-0 win and defeating Malawi's Silver Strikers 3-0.
16 hours ago · Daily News Botswana →
Crystal Palace and Manchester City begin matchday 2 under new managers Pierre Sage and Enzo Maresca respectively. Liverpool host Nottingham Forest as manager Andoni Iraola takes charge of his first home match in the Premier League.
5 hours ago · Mmegi →