Also known as: Minister Ketlhalefile Motshegwa · Mr Motshegwa · Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs Ketlhalefile Motshegwa · Mr Ketlhalefile Motshegwa
Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs overseeing infrastructure projects, local authority performance, and cultural heritage initiatives.
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Mmegi
Addressing the civic leaders on Tuesday, Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, also expressed concern over what he described as growing tensions between elected leaders and Council administrators. …
Motshegwa warns councillors against conflictsDaily News Botswana
Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mr Ketlhalefile Motshegwa has urged the ministry and local authorities to embrace a high-performance culture, saying public institutions must put service delivery, accountability and development first. …
Motshegwa calls for high performance cultureMmegi
… Here goes!Earlier this week, the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, confirmed that payouts of P300 per month under the child grant support scheme are scheduled to kick off.
Smart subsidies and uncomfortable questionsMmegi
… rperson Kabo Ketshogile, a development that has since triggered legal action and heightened political tensions within the District.BPF member David Ikanyeng has taken PDC, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development to court to interdict Minister Ketlhalefile Motshegwa …
Palapye council battle masks UDC riftJustice William Moncho dismissed Ikanyeng's court application challenging the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs' refusal to recognise his election as Palapye council chairperson, finding that he had failed to comply with a statutory requirement to give the Minister and Attorney General notice of his intention to sue the government.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
Justice William Moncho dismissed Ikanyeng's court application challenging the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs' refusal to recognise his election as Palapye council chairperson, finding that he had failed to comply with a statutory requirement to give the Minister and Attorney General notice of his intention to sue the government.
12 October 2026 · Mmegi →
President Duma Boko has called on the private sector to transform Botswana's economy through innovation, production and genuine entrepreneurship rather than relying on government tenders. He criticised the dominance of "tenderpreneurship"—middleman business models that inflate prices without adding value—and urged businesses to focus on manufacturing, intellectual property development and utilising local resources.
8 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs says structured development of cultural heritage tourism presents an opportunity for economic diversification and creation of micro-industries for sustainable livelihoods, pointing to examples like Kenya and Peru that have transformed heritage into community-led economies.
28 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Tlokweng internal roads development—25km of roads with modern drainage, solar lighting, and traffic signalling—has been completed within budget at over P334 million plus P40 million for lighting and signalling. Minister Ketlhalefile Motshegwa said the project aligns with the National Development Plan's goal of transforming Botswana into a premier regional hub for trade and investment.
24 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Only three of Boteti West's 15 primary schools have purpose-built junior toilets, leaving reception class pupils in the remaining 12 schools sharing ablution facilities with older learners, despite government policy requiring age-appropriate sanitation, according to a parliamentary response by the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs.
12 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
A P200 million public-private partnership retail development led by Zana Copperleaf will build Zana Junction Mall on seven hectares in Selebi-Phikwe, with construction beginning immediately and completion targeted for September 2027. The project is expected to provide approximately 14,000 square metres of gross leasable area and create between 200 and 500 jobs.
12 August 2026 · Mmegi →
The Government is working to document Botswana's diverse cultures, traditions, and family lineages to preserve heritage, strengthen cultural identity, and resolve family and community disputes. The initiative will ensure cultural practices and indigenous knowledge are passed to future generations, with dikgosi playing a central role in promoting peace and resolving conflicts.
10 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has urged stakeholders in Mmadinare to build business ideas around local resources such as agricultural land, tourism attractions, and water resources, saying this could unlock opportunities and accelerate rural economic transformation. He called for collaboration between community members, local businesses, and government agencies to identify viable projects that add value locally rather than exporting raw materials.
28 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs uses the Balanced Scorecard methodology to assess local authorities twice a year across four perspectives: delivery of core products and services, efficiency of internal processes, institutional capacity, and ability to generate and manage revenue. Each authority is assessed individually based on its unique circumstances and socio-economic environment rather than compared against others.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs will upgrade Sese, a village with a population of 7119, from Headman of Records status to Chief Representative during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, though the minister cited budgetary constraints for the delay.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Local Government Minister Ketlhalefile Motshegwa warned councillors and council administrators against conflicts, citing growing tensions between elected leaders and council staff over unclear role boundaries. He stressed that councillors are responsible for political leadership and oversight, while town clerks and council secretaries handle administration.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs has called on the ministry and local authorities to prioritize service delivery, accountability, and development while establishing consequences for poor performance and corruption. He emphasized that government should be judged by its results and impact on communities rather than the number of processes and policies it creates.
8 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs confirmed that payouts of P300 per month under the child grant support scheme are scheduled to begin.
24 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Leadership wrangles have intensified following the removal of former council chairperson Kabo Ketshogile, triggering legal action. A BPF member has taken PDC and the Ministry of Local Government to court to challenge the minister's endorsement of Ketshogile as PDC chairperson, citing a dispute over councillor voting.
22 June 2026 · Mmegi →