The PAC’s grilling exposes questionable DIS spending, procurement decisions, conflicts of interest and costly personnel disputes under Magosi’s leadership BONGANI MALUNGA The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) walked into the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday …
The Director-General’s decision to revive the disputed P100 billion claim, while the government is still battling a P83 million legal bill, now casts the DIS chief as a serious liability to President Boko’s administration.BONGANI MALUNGA Director General of the Directorate of Int …
Government plans to amend the Road Traffic Act to criminalise driving under the influence of illicit drugs, broadening impaired driving offences beyond alcohol in a bid to improve road safety BONGANI MALUNGA The government is preparing to amend the Road Traffic Act to broaden imp …
The government has secured P450 million to clear Botswana Railways debts, prioritising employee loan deductions after strike action paralysed operations BONGANI MALUNGA The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has moved swiftly to contain the industrial unrest that has grippe …
A rapidly growing petition is challenging Botswana’s private health tax, testing President Duma Boko’s affordable healthcare and ‘human rights’ pledges BONGANI MALUNGA A growing petition against the taxation of private healthcare services has put President Duma Boko’s human right …
Prioritising continuity and deep institutional knowledge, Bank Gaborone has tapped Rabokolo for a top role as the institution’s transition begins BONGANI MALUNGA Bank Gaborone has appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Tsaone Raboloko, as Acting Managing Director with immediate e …
Botswana ushers in major tax reforms as BURS introduces new income tax, VAT and customs measures from July 1 BONGANI MALUNGA The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has announced sweeping changes to the country’s tax framework following the re-enactment and amendment of key l …
Botswana’s economy rebounded in Q1 2026, powered by stronger mining output, soaring electricity generation and a revival in diamond trade BONGANI MALUNGA Botswana’s economy returned to positive territory in the first quarter of 2026, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing …
Jwaneng’s upcoming CBD development represents a bold shift towards economic diversification, local enterprise growth and sustainable prosperity beyond mining BONGANI MALUNGA The long-anticipated Jwaneng Central Business District (CBD) project is set to break ground this month, ma …
Record domestic electricity output and expanding solar capacity are sharply reducing Botswana’s reliance on imported power supplies by 61.8% BONGANI MALUNGA Botswana is steadily strengthening its energy independence, with record local electricity generation significantly reducing …
A constitutional challenge by two women seeking civil marriage recognition now includes LGBTQ+ advocates, religious groups, and a human-rights scholar, widening the dispute beyond the original case between the couple and the Government of Botswana.
A constitutional challenge by two women seeking civil marriage recognition now includes LGBTQ+ advocates, religious groups, and a human-rights scholar, widening the dispute beyond the original case between the couple and the Government of Botswana.
A fresh cross-border arrest reveals that growing numbers of Batswana are being caught in the illicit pangolin trade, with Botswana increasingly functioning as a source and transit point for Asian markets.
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) has warned fuel retailers that they have three months to rectify serious safety and environmental violations, or risk closure, licence suspension, or licence revocation.
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.
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.
President Duma Boko has defended Botswana's decision to establish a physical diplomatic mission in Moscow, saying it corrects a diplomatic gap and opens economic opportunities despite scrutiny over Russia's war in Ukraine and international sanctions.
The Botswana Government has no separate database to identify Old Age Pension recipients who simultaneously earn salaries or draw other pensions, leaving the number and cost of such overlaps unknown.
Government faces scrutiny for conducting due diligence on Zotus Group only after formal cooperation agreements had been signed for the Zotus City project.
Opposition MPs are resisting proposals to lower the legal gambling age to 18, as the Gambling Authority warns that illegal betting drains an estimated P850 million annually from the economy and exposes young people to unregulated platforms.
Nearly 10 employees, including senior officials, from the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs have been suspended over an alleged network issuing work permits and visas illegally, according to Minister Pius Mokgware.
More than 1,000 young people acquired HIV in 2025, with females accounting for nearly 78 percent of infections in the 15-to-24 age group. The National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency has raised alarm over the trend.
Government raids have exposed companies allegedly using farm worker permits to place expatriates in unrelated jobs, prompting the government to tighten immigration checks and intensify enforcement.
Botswana has made part of its unused Norwegian beef export quota available to Namibia, enabling the neighbouring country to unlock an additional N$100 million in projected export earnings.
Only half of Air Botswana's six aircraft are operational despite P355.9 million spent on fleet renewal over five years, leaving the airline with persistent flight disruptions and losses unresolved.
Air Botswana has attributed persistent flight delays and cancellations to a worsening pilot shortage following 11 cockpit crew resignations during the first six months of 2026, compounded by delayed recurrent training and expired licences.
Government says accepting passports and driver's licences at polling stations alongside the national identity card could prevent eligible voters from losing their chance to cast a ballot, emerging as a key electoral reform.
The Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship has identified widespread fronting practices that allow foreign nationals to control businesses legally reserved for Batswana citizens, undermining economic empowerment efforts.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship has promised Parliament's Public Accounts Committee a probe into reports that the BDC Managing Director earns P400,000 monthly, and into concerns over his competence.
The Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services has revived a disputed P100 billion claim while the government is contending with a P83 million legal bill.
The BNF Youth League has broken ranks with party leadership, accusing DIS Director General Peter Magosi of undermining accountability and calling for action over allegations of conflict of interest and abuse of office.
The Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services has reopened a controversial P100 billion claim while the government is managing a P83 million legal bill, positioning the DIS chief as a potential liability to President Boko's administration.
The government plans to amend the Road Traffic Act to criminalise driving under the influence of illicit drugs, broadening impaired driving offences beyond alcohol to improve road safety.
The government has secured P450 million to clear Botswana Railways debts, prioritising employee loan deductions after strike action paralysed operations.
A growing petition against Botswana's private healthcare taxation is challenging President Duma Boko's pledges on affordable healthcare and human rights, with campaigners warning the policy could reduce medical care affordability.
Bank Gaborone has appointed its Chief Financial Officer, Tsaone Raboloko, as Acting Managing Director with immediate effect while the search for a substantive leader proceeds.
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service has announced major changes to the country's tax framework through re-enactment and amendment of key legislation, aimed at modernising tax administration, widening the tax base and improving tax collection.
Botswana's real GDP expanded 3.5 percent in the first quarter of 2026, rebounding from a 0.3 percent contraction in the same period last year, driven by stronger mining output, increased electricity generation, and a revival in diamond trade.
The long-anticipated Jwaneng Central Business District project is set to break ground this month, marking a significant step in Botswana's broader ambition to build sustainable economies beyond mineral extraction.
Record domestic electricity output and expanding solar capacity are sharply reducing Botswana's reliance on imported power supplies during the first quarter of 2026, strengthening the country's energy independence.