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Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Botswana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
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Politics

  1. BDP clears two candidates for Sephophe ward primary

    The Botswana Democratic Party has cleared Same Senkanang-Ditshoto and Barulaganye Moloi to contest the party primary elections for Sefhophe Ward in Mmadinare, following a by-election triggered by the death of a UDC councillor.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi

  2. Former Transport Minister Salakae appears in court facing criminal case

    Salakae, who recently served as Minister of Transport and Infrastructure and is now an MP, appeared in court without his ministerial entourage. The case proceeded before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate and the Director of Public Prosecutions, demonstrating that political office carries no weight in the criminal justice process.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi

Business

  1. Real Estate Professionals Act undergoes review for compliance

    Botswana's Minister of Lands and Agriculture has urged real estate practitioners to participate in consultations on amendments to the Real Estate Professionals Act, which will strengthen alignment with Financial Intelligence Act requirements and prepare the country for an ESAAMLG Mutual Evaluation in 2027 assessing compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism standards.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi

  2. BMC's P14m court claim for Walgreen payments rejected

    Justice Dr Zein Kebonang refused BMC's application for summary judgment over a P14,069,875.04 claim, finding that the commission failed to properly establish the cause of action. BMC could not settle on what the payments to Walgreen actually were, describing them variously as 'prepayments', 'upfront payments', and loans.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi

Society

  1. Inmate appeals to President Boko for clemency

    Kgomotso Sekerese, an inmate at Gaborone Central Prison, has appealed directly to President Boko to remit the remaining four years of his sentence, citing the President's constitutional powers to grant clemency. Sekerese's plea comes amid an ongoing legal dispute with the State over an alleged assault by prison officers.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi

Culture

  1. Sultex and Goddessa exit Big Brother Naija season eleven

    Sultex and Goddessa were evicted from Big Brother Naija season 11. Goddessa reflected on her relationship with fellow housemate Araga, noting that she did not want their relationship to be the focus of the show.

    1 hour ago · Mmegi

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