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The Botswana Gazette
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 …
MAGOSI BECOMES P100BN LIABILITYThe Botswana Gazette
BNF Youth League has broken ranks with party leadership over DIS Director General Peter Magosi, accusing him of undermining accountability and calling for action over allegations of conflict of interest and abuse of office BONGANI MALUNGA The BNF Youth League has called for actio …
BNF Youth Rebels Over DIS ChiefThe Botswana Gazette
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 …
Magosi’s DIS Expenditure Irks PACThe Botswana Gazette
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 …
MAGOSI BECOMES P100BN LIABILITYThe Botswana Gazette
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 …
Govt To Expand DUI Laws to Cover Illicit DrugsThe Botswana Gazette
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 …
Govt Secures P450m for BR Workers CrisisThe Botswana Gazette
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 …
Health Tax Revolt Tests UDC’s Human Rights AgendaThe Botswana Gazette
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 …
Raboloko Takes Interim Helm at Bank GaboroneThe Botswana Gazette
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 …
BURS Unveils Sweeping Tax Reforms as New Laws Take EffectThe Botswana Gazette
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 …
Botswana’s GDP Expands 3.5% in First QuarterThe South African restaurant group Famous Brands plans to reduce its controlling stake in Botswana's Retail Group Proprietary Limited from 51 percent to 30 percent following persistent underperformance and a R40.9 million impairment.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The South African restaurant group Famous Brands plans to reduce its controlling stake in Botswana's Retail Group Proprietary Limited from 51 percent to 30 percent following persistent underperformance and a R40.9 million impairment.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority will direct more than P250 million in monthly fuel levies into the National Petroleum Fund over the next six months, aiming to rebuild the fund as it balances consumer protection with pressure on fuel retailers.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Stock Exchange has been selected as the regional trading hub for the US$1.6 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery initial public offering, positioning Botswana as Southern Africa's gateway to the share offering, though regulatory hurdles remain.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana is positioning itself for a 25 percent stake in De Beers as a new ownership structure takes shape, with global luxury investors and diamond industry players preparing to pursue majority control of the miner.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
President Duma Boko has rejected concerns that Botswana's closer ties with China could damage relations with the United States, saying national interests will determine the country's strategic partnerships.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Taiwan has condemned Botswana's support of Beijing's position on its sovereignty, with President Duma Boko reaffirming his opposition to Taiwanese independence. Taipei accuses Botswana of endorsing Beijing's political manipulation.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
De Beers has warned of a further slowdown in Botswana's diamond production before the end of 2026, after third-quarter output fell 20 percent year-on-year, with planned Jwaneng maintenance expected to drive production lower in the final quarter.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
TAFISA hopes to announce Gaborone as Africa's first certified Global Active City during the 2027 TAFISA World Congress in Botswana.
21 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Four Botswana athletes challenging positive doping test results have had their High Court hearing scheduled for 9 March 2027, extending their wait by more than a year.
21 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's squash community is appealing for government and other backing to fund preparation for a potential debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with the bid contingent on sustained funding and international preparation.
20 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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.
19 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana government's introduction of a P50 fee for registering civil cases at customary courts has drawn online backlash and opposition criticism, with concerns raised over whether financially struggling Batswana can afford to pursue civil disputes.
15 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Newly promoted Tonota FC defeated Sua Flamengoes 1-0 to extend their unbeaten start in the FNB Premiership and open a three-point lead at the top.
15 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Environment and Tourism Minister Wynter Mmolotsi has rejected claims that Botswana's wildlife management policies aim to eliminate elephants, defending conservation efforts that account for community safety and livelihoods.
15 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Football League upheld Township Rollers player Tebogo Mogotsi's suspension after an Extension Gunners match, finding that television footage was inconclusive on whether he received a yellow card, with match reports prevailing in the decision.
15 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
International oil companies in Botswana report that fuel supply shortfalls are increasing costs and jeopardising customer relationships, while Botswana Oil Limited attributes the issue to broader regional supply constraints.
15 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
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 →
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 →
The Gambling Authority is testing whether citizen investors have the capital and expertise to lead Botswana's next casino and bingo expansion before formal licensing begins.
13 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Letshego Africa Holdings is raising P800 million in equity through a rights offer as it seeks to cut debt and strengthen its balance sheet through a lower-risk regional strategy. BPOPF will underwrite the offer.
11 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Mochudi Centre Chiefs, on a four-match unbeaten league run, play Township Rollers in the Royal Encounter on Saturday night at the National Stadium, with pride and early season momentum on the line.
9 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana National Sports Commission says preparations for the 2026 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games will remain funded despite government spending pressures.
9 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Development Corporation has returned to profitability through a one-year turnaround programme that reversed a P171 million loss via stronger income, tighter costs, asset recycling and lower impairments.
9 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Federation of Public, Private and Parastatal Sector Unions rejects claims that its criticism of government is anti-government in nature, arguing that organised labour helped shape key UDC manifesto commitments and that its criticism is about holding the administration to promises made to workers.
8 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana is negotiating animal-health agreements with several countries to widen market access for livestock and animal products, offering relief to farmers whose sales options have been constrained by FMD restrictions.
8 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Tonota FC leads the FNB Premiership but head coach Thaloba Nthaga is avoiding premature title declarations ahead of Friday's match against Sua Flamengoes.
8 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's domestic generation has reached a ten-year high and power imports have declined, supporting the government's goal to become a regional electricity exporter.
7 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A proposed regional structure could make the Botswana Stock Exchange the central Southern African trading venue for a Dangote refinery instrument, testing Botswana's capital-market ambitions.
7 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Standard Chartered Bank Botswana posted a 22 percent increase in profit before tax for the first half of 2026 as the bank advances a planned ownership transition while seeking to protect staff, clients and franchise value.
4 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Ntebogang Motlakaloso has retired from international football after 19 years and 175 caps for Botswana, including a Nations Cup title and a stint in Singapore.
2 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →