The BDP's constitution does not provide an explicit standalone clause empowering the party congress to vote out its leader mid-term. Balopi remains in office despite calls from some party members for his resignation following fraud and money-laundering charges he is facing.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The BDP's constitution does not provide an explicit standalone clause empowering the party congress to vote out its leader mid-term. Balopi remains in office despite calls from some party members for his resignation following fraud and money-laundering charges he is facing.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The BNF's central committee has settled a candidate dispute in Sefhophe ward after concerns emerged over the selection process and a claim by some UDC direct members to the ward. Following consultations between the committee and party members, BNF members agreed on a candidate for the coming by-election.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
BDP leader Balopi, facing fraud and money laundering charges, told party members in the Northwest region that legal troubles should not discourage them, and called for unity and reconciliation as the party prepares for the 2029 General Election.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Democratic Party is holding a three-day gathering to reflect on its structures, programmes, and policies following its 2024 election loss, with members expected to consider changes that could shape its future direction.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Thea Khama says the Directorate of Intelligence and Security has kept devices seized during her 2022 arrest for nearly four years, while intelligence chief Peter Magosi says they are ready for collection.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship Baratiwa Mathoothe told a kgotla meeting in Serowe that following the decline in diamond sales, Botswana must diversify through industrialisation, value addition, and processing rather than exporting raw materials, while also transforming agriculture, reforming vocational training, and expanding healthcare access.
23 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent in August as revised electricity tariffs pushed housing-related costs higher. Rural inflation climbed to 10.2 percent.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Foot-and-mouth disease restrictions are dampening Botswana's Independence Day celebrations in Gaborone, disrupting the tradition of community members donating cattle for slaughter and shared meals at community venues, which many households rely on for food.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The government will double land allocation from one to two hectares for top-performing farmers under the Lemang Dijo scheme, which targets resource-poor micro-scale Batswana. The decision follows strong results, including 32 Mokatako farmers averaging 1.8 tonnes per hectare and two top farmers reaching 4.5 tonnes per hectare.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Farmers in Pandamatenga are shifting from traditional dryland farming to irrigated wheat production, with commercial farmer Jaco Strachan harvesting about four tonnes per hectare from 100 hectares using centre-pivot irrigation. Wheat is proving cost-effective due to low pest pressure and reduced input requirements compared with other grains.
23 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Proposed legislation would give the Department of Veterinary Services power to permanently confiscate livestock that stray into areas restricted under Foot and Mouth Disease control measures.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's grain farmers warn that approximately P100 million in unpaid bills from the Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board is pushing them deeper into debt and threatening preparations for the 2026/2027 planting season.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Research warns that an anticipated El Niño cycle could slash cereal output, drive up food imports, and expose Botswana to livestock losses exceeding P1 billion, with Batswana cautioned to expect sharp food price increases.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Research warns that an anticipated El Niño cycle could slash cereal output, drive up food imports, and expose Botswana to livestock losses exceeding P1 billion, with sharp food price increases anticipated.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
About 40,000 identity cards are stuck in government's production backlog due to ageing equipment, limited capacity, and delays in procuring new machinery.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The National Museum in Gaborone features sixty photographs across six decades, including images of Phandu Skelemani and Margaret Nasha, alongside moments that changed Botswana.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
South African content creators traveled to Gaborone for an influencer road trip featuring German engineering, fine dining, and hospitality, with a detour to Mokolodi.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Eight men's and eight women's teams will compete in the Makgadikgadi Grand Slam Series Championship in Sowa Town from 29 September to 3 October, following the completion of five qualifying series.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Tumisang Orebonye, a 30-year-old Botswana international, has signed a one-year deal with Moroccan Botola Pro club Hassania Agadir.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Ntungamili Raguin became the first Motswana to win a J200 singles title at the ITF J200 Miki tournament in Japan, also claiming the doubles crown with nine consecutive victories.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's national football team opens their six-match 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group H qualification campaign away to Libya on 24 September with a mixed squad of domestic and overseas-based players.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Township Rollers captain Marcel Papama scored two goals in Sunday's 3-0 victory over 10-man Extension Gunners, saying the win was harder than the scoreline suggested.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Sport and Arts Minister Jacob Kelebeng has urged Batswana to keep backing the country's athletes through both victories and difficult performances, saying their sacrifices deserve recognition rather than harsh criticism.
23 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's Zebras begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with an away match against Libya at Tripoli International Stadium; Libya has won the last two meetings between the sides 1-0.
23 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's Dinaledi netball team did not qualify for the 2027 Netball World Cup after losses at the Africa regional qualifiers and Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, winning only against Tanzania (59–35) while losing to Namibia (54–32), Zimbabwe (57–39) and South Africa (72–32). Head coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm said the team represented the country well and will use the tournament as a building block for future development.
23 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
President Advocate Duma Boko met Antonio Guterres, the outgoing UN secretary general, at UN headquarters in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly. The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation between Botswana and the UN, including initiatives linked to Sustainable Development Goals and the need for effective multilateralism and respect for sovereignty.
23 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →