Critics question whether bringing corruption suspects to court is sufficient, citing recent arraignments in cases ranging from an alleged P272 million tender scandal to alleged bribery involving former officials.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Critics question whether bringing corruption suspects to court is sufficient, citing recent arraignments in cases ranging from an alleged P272 million tender scandal to alleged bribery involving former officials.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Congress Party blamed the UDC-led coalition for worsening living conditions, high unemployment, and critical medicine shortages at the launch of Joseph Bagwasi's Sefhophe by-election campaign. The by-election, following the death of UDC councillor Christopher Motsholapheko, is scheduled for October 17.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The National Amalgamated Local Central and Parastatal Workers Union has attacked Director of Public Prosecutions Kgosiitsile Ngakaagae, accusing him of tarnishing union leaders through public pronouncements over an alleged P450 million pension theft, and urging him to pursue prosecution rather than make media statements.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Tymon Katlholo, a former anti-corruption chief who lost his position after investigating DIS head Peter Magosi, remains composed as Magosi's departure from the Directorate of Intelligence and Security appears imminent, declining to celebrate and insisting that the law rather than personal retribution must prevail.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Gaborone Regional Magistrate's Court is handling a growing number of high-profile corruption cases involving former ministers, politicians, businesspeople, and senior public officials.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Development Corporation unveiled full-year results for the year ended June 2026, showing revenue growth of 11% to P485 million, a four percent drop in operating expenses, and a 55% fall in combined credit and valuation charges. The MD attributed the improvements to restored financial discipline, strengthened portfolio management, and deliberate interventions addressing legacy investment challenges.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
CEDA caretaker CEO Khalala Mokefane encouraged the BUAN class of 2026 to move beyond formal employment and explore commercial opportunities in agriculture and natural resource management, citing Botswana's need for young professionals to address economic challenges including the country's reliance on imported food.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana and Huawei have signed a Cooperation Agreement on Digital Transformation covering cloud computing, smart education, telemedicine, public security, and artificial intelligence. President Advocate Duma Boko, who toured Huawei's Beijing Research Institute, said the partnership would help make critical government services seamless, efficient and accessible.
14 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Bank of Botswana figures show foreign reserves at P63.2 billion in July 2026, up seven percent from June and 32% from July 2025, with the increase concentrated in short-term transaction balances.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Basimanyana Masire, younger brother of former President Sir Ketumile Quett Joni Masire and a dedicated cattle farmer, passed away on 12 October 2026 after a prolonged illness. He was a founding member of the Southern District Beef Farmers Association and operated a ranch near Jwaneng.
14 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Tholo Holdings will host its 2026 Agricultural Poultry Expo from 15 to 17 October at its Gabane premises, bringing together farmers, suppliers, financial institutions, schools and the public for training, exhibitions and networking.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Masire, who died at Sidilega Private Hospital after a long illness, was a founding member of the Southern District Beef Farmers Association credited with introducing V8 cattle sperm for breeding American Brahman cattle in Botswana and conducting the first successful embryo transplant in 1978 at his cattle post.
14 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The founding Vice-Chancellor of Botswana International University of Science and Technology proposes retaining the institution's existing name alongside Festus Mogae's as a compromise, acknowledging alumni concerns over identity and reputation.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
UNICEF has highlighted widespread deprivation among Botswana's children, with serious gaps in sanitation, early learning and the delivery of social assistance.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Deputy Provost Academic Services Dr Gabalape Sejie told the college's Class of 2026 that Botswana needs graduates who use their knowledge and skills to develop solutions to national challenges such as youth unemployment, economic diversification, and healthcare demands, rather than simply seeking employment.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
San rights activist Roy Sesana has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Botswana in recognition of his decades-long campaign for indigenous rights, though he says the struggle for ancestral land, self-determination, and livelihoods remains unfinished.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Serowe South MP Leepetswe Lesedi has criticized the Ministry of Health over the government's handling of persistent medicine shortages, creating a rift with fellow BPF legislator Lawrence Ookeditse, who serves as Assistant Minister of Health.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
At the BOSETU annual conference, Ngakaagae warned ministers, directors, company executives and trade unions that he is investigating misconduct, claiming that union leaders stole at least P450 million in pension funds meant for members and engaged in lavish spending including first-class travel to Cape Town.
14 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Kane Motswana, a professional guide with over 20 years of experience, is retracing a route his father travelled through northern Botswana in 1975 along the Linyanti River, Selinda Spillway and surrounding landscapes. The expedition, documented by a film crew, aims to preserve family and cultural heritage connected to the Linyanti and Selinda regions.
14 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
Fashion Without Borders Botswana features 22 designers from five countries and a Tshepo Jeans masterclass, raising questions about whether African fashion can convert cultural appeal into sustainable business.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Cycling Association has announced an eight-member team for the 2026 CAC African Road Cycling Championships to be held in Kisumu, Kenya from October 21 to 25. The team will compete in individual time trials, mixed team relay, and road races across elite, U23, junior, and youth categories.
14 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
As Botswana readies to host the 30th TAFISA World Congress in 2027, the Ministry of Sports and Arts is establishing a satellite account to measure the economic impact of sporting events. Officials and corporate partners have called for data-driven investment strategies and legacy initiatives that extend beyond sponsorship to create lasting community benefits aligned with development goals.
14 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana has explicitly opposed Taiwan independence in a joint declaration with China, backing Beijing's territorial claims over the self-governing island as the two countries deepen cooperation.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →