Also known as: Gaborone City Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng · Gaborone Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng · Mr Oarabile Motlaleng
Gaborone City Mayor who faced a no-confidence motion in mid-2026 and became embroiled in disputes with Water Utilities Corporation and council management over governance and operations.
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The Botswana Gazette
… GAZETTE REPORTER Gaborone City Council (GCC) faces legal action over P442,203.72 that supplier Kenmart Investments says remains unpaid for refurbishment works and furniture supplied to Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng’s office. …
Supplier Threatens GCC With Legal ActionThe Botswana Gazette
WUC accuses Gaborone Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng of unfair public attacks as a row over sewage smells and sanitation failures escalates BONGANI MALUNGA Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) has launched a blistering attack on Gaborone City Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng, accusing him of makin …
WUC, Gaborone Mayor Clash Over Sanitation CrisisDaily News Botswana
… at my last meal was,” she said. She thanked the First Ladies for visiting the community and challenged them to help name her unborn child. The event was also attended by the Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Ms Lesego Chombo, and the Mayor of Gaborone, Mr Oarabile Motlaleng …
Botswana and Mozambique First Ladies Honour Young MothersMmegi
… Speaking during his address at last week's full council meeting, Gaborone city mayor Oarabile Motlaleng said that part of the funds allocated to each constituency should also be channelled towards supporting local artists. …
FMD dampens Gaborone independence celebrationsDaily News Botswana
… Gaborone mayor, Oarabile Motlaleng, said hosting the World Athletics Relays had raised the profile of both Botswana and the capital city internationally. …
World Athletics Relays legacy supplies boost Gaborone clinicsMmegi
… From the figure, Motlaleng apprised the civic leaders that the Council spent P498.9 million on various services during the period under review. …
City council’s own-source revenue collections improveMmegi
Batsalelwang becomes the third town clerk to serve at the council since the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) assumed control of the capital city following the 2024 General Election under the leadership of Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng.Her appointment comes against the backdrop of …
New GCC Clerk walks into a political minefieldThe Botswana Gazette
Gaborone City Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng has survived an early political test after councillors voted against debating a motion of no confidence against him BONGANI MALUNGA Gaborone City Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng has survived the biggest challenge to his leadership after councillors …
Motlaleng Survives No-Confidence CoupMmegi
The development has exposed deepening fractures within council operations, raising questions about leadership coordination, administrative authority, and internal political cohesion.The meeting was convened after GCC Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng postponed council proceedings for 14 d …
UDC crisis rocks Gaborone CouncilThe Botswana Gazette
Gaborone Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng says he will address allegations that he locked out senior council officials over a disputed furniture bill nearing P1 million. …
GCC Mayor to Address Clerk Lockout SagaKenmart Investments has given Gaborone City Council 48 hours to pay P442,203.72 for mayoral office refurbishment and furniture, or face recovery proceedings.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Kenmart Investments has given Gaborone City Council 48 hours to pay P442,203.72 for mayoral office refurbishment and furniture, or face recovery proceedings.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Water Utilities Corporation has accused Gaborone City Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng of making unfounded allegations as tensions escalate between the two institutions over sewage smells and sanitation failures.
22 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
First Lady Kaone Boko and her Mozambican counterpart Madame Gueta Chapo distributed maternal care packs and educational materials to young mothers in Gaborone West, with Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe reaffirming government commitment to child health and maternal care.
30 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Foot-and-mouth disease restrictions are dampening Botswana's Independence Day celebrations in Gaborone, disrupting the tradition of community members donating cattle for slaughter and shared meals at community venues, which many households rely on for food.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
Surplus medical supplies procured for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026, including asthma medication, antibiotics, eye medication, and wheelchairs, have been handed over to Gaborone City Council to support local public health facilities. The GCC noted it had been struggling to procure salbutamol solution, an emergency asthma treatment included in the donation.
21 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Gaborone City Council received its full government grant allocation of P389.7 million for 2025-2026, bringing total available funds to P533 million, of which P498.9 million was spent on services. The Council approved a 2026-2027 recurrent budget of P814.2 million, comprising P513.3 million in grants and P300.9 million in own-source revenue.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Batsalelwang has become the third town clerk at Gaborone City Council since the UDC took control following the 2024 election. The appointment occurs amid persistent tensions between elected councillors and senior management, marked by accusations of political interference and governance disputes.
13 July 2026 · Mmegi →
Gaborone City Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng survived a challenge to his leadership after councillors voted against debating a no-confidence motion against him.
12 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Gaborone City Council Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng postponed council proceedings for 14 days over disagreements about his official speech, exposing deepening fractures within council operations and raising questions about leadership coordination and internal political cohesion.
19 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Gaborone City Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng expressed shock at reports of allegedly locking out senior council officials from their offices over a disputed furniture bill near P1 million, but declined further comment pending a full address.
4 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →