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The Botswana Gazette
Opposition party claims that the forensic audit may be politicized citing social media targeting and premature public judgement before final findings are released BONGANI MALUNGA Opposition voices in Botswana have raised concerns that the national forensic audit, widely anticipat …
BDP Alleges “Trial by Public” Over Forensic AuditThe Botswana Gazette
Health authorities say misinformation threatens Botswana’s fight against polio as officials defend emergency oral vaccination measures targeting young children BONGANI MALUNGA The Ministry of Health has moved to calm growing public concern and misinformation surrounding Botswana’ …
MoH Pushes Back Against Polio Vaccine ConspiraciesThe Botswana Gazette
As the government pushes ahead with a costly Constitutional Court referendum, Botswana’s existing courts are reportedly struggling with basic consumables, forcing the Law Society to coordinate donations of paper, toner and ink cartridges BONGANI MALUNGA AND SESUPO RANTSIMAKO Bots …
Paper Shortage Crisis Hits CourtsThe Botswana Gazette
Policymakers are now faced with the delicate task of balancing economic stability with the need to reflect global market realities BONGANI MALUNGA Botswana is on high alert following a steep increase in fuel prices in South Africa, a development expected to have immediate ripple …
Botswana on High Alert as SA Fuel Prices SurgeThe Botswana Gazette
… BONGANI MALUNGA Botswana has officially launched its first specialised Commercial Court in a landmark move aimed at accelerating the resolution of business disputes, economic crime cases and financially complex divorce…
First Specialised Commercial Court Launched To Tackle BacklogsThe Botswana Gazette
Council officials insist the measure is necessary to address sanitation concerns, minimise nuisance complaints and ensure residential areas are used for their intended purpose BONGANI MALUNGA Residents of Maun and surrounding villages have been given until 15 May 2026 to remove p …
Public Warned Against Residential Pig FarmingThe Botswana Gazette
Mohwasa answers mounting calls for DIS transparency while defending confidentiality on sensitive national security matters BONGANI MALUNGA Minister for State President, Defence and Security Moeti Mohwasa has firmly rejected claims that his ministry is avoiding accountability over …
Mohwasa Denies Dodging Khama on DIS MattersThe Botswana Gazette
Heavy rains threaten southwest Botswana with flash flooding risk as experts warn of possible infrastructure strain and safety hazards BONGANI MALUNGA Botswana’s southwest region is expected to face heavy rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday, raising the risk of flash flooding, …
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southwest BotswanaThe Botswana Gazette
The DPP faces challenges in retaining top legal talent, raising concerns over the long term effectiveness of Botswana’s prosecution system BONGANI MALUNGA The Directorate of Public Prosecutions is facing a deepening staff retention crisis after a wave of resignations over the pas …
DPP Bleeds Legal TalentThe Botswana Gazette
The Ministry conceded it cannot rule out additional debts still sitting unsubmitted within ministries, leaving uncertainty over Botswana’s true outstanding obligations BONGANI MALUNGA The Botswana government settled P1.19 billion in outstanding supplier payments within less than …
Hidden Bills Haunt GovtA 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.
10 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
10 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
3 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
3 September 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
26 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
26 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Government faces scrutiny for conducting due diligence on Zotus Group only after formal cooperation agreements had been signed for the Zotus City project.
13 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
13 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
8 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
7 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
7 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
7 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
6 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
2 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
2 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
2 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Public Accounts Committee grilled the Directorate of Intelligence and Security over questionable expenditure, procurement decisions, conflicts of interest, and costly personnel disputes under Magosi's leadership.
29 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
29 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
21 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The government has secured P450 million to clear Botswana Railways debts, prioritising employee loan deductions after strike action paralysed operations.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
19 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
13 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
12 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
12 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
12 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
12 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →