The DIS has long suffered from low public trust and accusations of political interference, particularly under the former BDP government. The new DIS leadership faces the challenge of rebuilding confidence in the institution.
5 hours ago · Mmegi →
The DIS has long suffered from low public trust and accusations of political interference, particularly under the former BDP government. The new DIS leadership faces the challenge of rebuilding confidence in the institution.
5 hours ago · Mmegi →
BOSETU president Winston Radikolo has called on the government to hold public officers accountable for delays in implementing court judgments, warning that non-compliance erodes workers' confidence in public institutions.
2 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →
An explosive power struggle at the Directorate of Intelligence and Security ended with an extraordinary military intervention this week after outgoing Director General Brigadier Peter Magosi allegedly refused to vacate office following the end of his contract. Elite Botswana Defence Force commandos were deployed to secure the transition to incoming Acting Director General Aobakwe Monamo.
2 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Judicial Service Commission recommended Mmako Abram for appointment as a High Court judge in July 2025, three months before Justice Zein Kebonang's official appointment to diplomatic service in November. The Law Society of Botswana challenged Abram's appointment, citing JSC minutes showing the Commission had prior knowledge of Kebonang's vacancy.
2 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Peter Magosi's departure as director general of Botswana's intelligence apparatus involved a brief handover of a service pistol and vehicle, according to accounts circulating about the event.
2 hours ago · Weekend Post →
Former President Masisi opened a multi-billion-dollar trade connection to Dubai, and President Boko has upgraded it into an institutionalized economic defence weapon, with the two leaders showing rare political continuity in transforming Botswana's diamond beneficiation into a geopolitical fortress.
1 hour ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
According to the Bank of Botswana's External Statistics Bulletin for September 2026, India now commands 32 percent of Botswana's exports, with shipments nearly doubling by 98.8 percent to P3.1 billion, while Belgium's mineral imports fell by 41.8 percent to P1.4 billion.
2 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Botswana spent approximately P1.41 billion importing cereals in the first seven months of 2026, reflecting ongoing dependence on foreign grain due to persistent domestic production shortfall.
1 hour ago · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana has launched a process to recognize indigenous communities, address historical injustices, and restore their rights, with the government adopting a roadmap to guide restitution efforts in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
5 hours ago · Mmegi →
BA ISAGO University held a gathering for its Class of 2026, where graduates were encouraged to use their qualifications to benefit their communities. The university's Vice President acknowledged the challenges graduates had overcome.
2 hours ago · Mmegi →
Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi defended the country's approach to wildlife conservation, arguing that protecting elephants must also deliver economic benefits to rural communities, following backlash over elephant killings during independence celebrations. Mmolotsi said conservation record must be measured not only by wildlife numbers but also by the country's ability to protect people living alongside animals.
2 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
President Duma Boko reaffirmed Botswana's support for China's claim over Taiwan during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on October 13, elevating the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
2 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
President Duma Boko avoided publicly confronting Zimbabwe's political crisis during his April 2026 state visit to Harare, a decision now drawing criticism from regional analysts who say regional leaders are overlooking President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tightening grip on power.
2 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →
President Duma Boko signed Botswana onto China's Global Security Initiative during a state visit to Beijing, establishing a "Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership" focused on domestic law enforcement, cybersecurity, and cross-border crime, while the nation's military alliance with the United States remains unshaken.
2 hours ago · Botswana Sunday Standard →