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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's Impact Citizenship Programme remains closed to applications months after an early-2026 launch was advertised, with government records showing that regulations and operating structures still needed to be finalised.
26 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Government has filed a preliminary challenge seeking High Court determination of whether Biggie Butale has legal standing to challenge the statutory removal of Penal Code provisions that once criminalised consensual same-sex relations.
26 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Ticano Group and SPEDU have formalised a financing agreement providing up to P250 million in working capital and supply chain financing for eligible businesses, with priority given to citizen-owned, youth-owned, women-owned and disability-owned enterprises in manufacturing, agribusiness, tourism, mining services, logistics, renewable energy and the green economy.
26 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji, president of MeTL Group conglomerate, met President Duma Boko to discuss potential investments in Botswana, describing the country as strategically positioned to serve as a gateway to the southern African market. Dewji said Botswana's small population and geography could make it an important springboard into the region if it partners with strategic investors.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation will hold an Investor Day Roadshow in Gaborone, Francistown, and Maun in late August 2026, engaging its more than 39,000 investors through sessions designed to provide insights into the company's performance, strategic direction, and growth opportunities.
26 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Lotsane Safaris MD Carl Knight visited Dallas to build technical partnerships with the Dallas Safari Club and international conservation community around conservation, education, water, anti-poaching, and community development for Bobirwa communities. The company is complementing these efforts with local projects including school refurbishments, Starlink internet installations, and support to traditional leadership institutions.
26 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The UK government's MOBILIST programme has partnered with the Botswana Stock Exchange to unlock private investment and accelerate capital market development. The partnership aims to introduce new listed products to diversify investment options for institutional investors such as pension funds and asset managers.
26 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Following good rains that produced thick vegetation, Botswana is experiencing peak veldt fire season, with Kanye District recording three outbreaks affecting 78.04 hectares between June and August 2026. Forest officials are urging the community to exercise caution when handling fire, as dry season conditions and winter's impact on forage nutritional value increase fire risk and rangeland degradation potential.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Okavango horticulture farmers face limited market opportunities despite producing high-grade vegetables and crops, according to the Okavango Horticulture Farmers Association chairperson. The association, which has over 60 members, recently held a farmers market day and crop exhibition to showcase produce and network with stakeholders, though the chairperson said this effort alone is insufficient to address the shortage of available markets.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Loeto was convicted of rape after violating a woman at Ramotswa. At sentencing, he pleaded for leniency citing childhood sexual trauma, but Magistrate Majuta dismissed his submission as an afterthought and noted his circumstances were ordinary.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · Mmegi →
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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Mophane Primary School in Gaborone West has earned a national reputation as a top performer with a 96.5 per cent pass rate in 2025, drawing pupils from across Greater Gaborone and beyond; the school grapples with severe resource constraints including shortages of furniture and textbooks despite serving about 1,050 pupils across 35 classes.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Francistown City Council reported that a clinic with maternity wing at Gerald Estate is 89 per cent complete and expected to finish next month, while the Gerald Estate Recreational Park has been restocked with wildlife and solar street lights have been installed across several areas. The council also noted that 175 child support grant beneficiaries were submitted for payments this month.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Government reports its free sanitary pads programme has reached 80,498 girls nationwide, but supply interruptions threaten the scheme's reliability as a public service.
26 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's new Employment and Labour Relations Act is set to reshape the private security industry, with companies warning that changes to working hours could disrupt operations and raise staffing costs, while workers welcome the reform but fault Government for inadequate consultation.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · 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.
26 August 2026 · Mmegi →
Astro tourism has been identified as a key growth frontier with potential to drive sustainable tourism, support rural economies and create employment. The emerging sector leverages Botswana's vast open spaces, remote destinations and dark skies to position the night sky as a tourism asset alongside the country's wildlife and cultural heritage.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Ukhwi O Qhuqhayo festival returns to Masetlhane Pans in Ngwatle for its third edition beginning Friday, August 28, featuring live performances, traditional showcases, fashion, and eco-village displays. The event aims to position Ukhwi, Ngwatle and Ncaang as must-visit tourist destinations while keeping more than 70 per cent of profits in the village.
26 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana has granted Omani citizens visa-free access for stays of up to 90 days, though the arrangement is non-reciprocal as Batswana still face Oman's entry requirements.
26 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →