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President Lt Gen Seretse Khama Ian Khama

Also known as: Lieutenant General Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama · former president Khama · Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama · Dr Khama · former President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama · Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama

Former president involved in defamation suit against Attorney General and others; questioned hunting quotas in parliament.

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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Mmegi

    The State’s consent effectively paves the way for judgment in Khama’s favour over statements he says were defamatory and damaging to his reputation.Khama is suing the Attorney General, Jako Hubona, the Director General of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) an

    AG consents to judgment over defamatory allegations against Khama
  3. Daily News Botswana

    ate Social Responsibility was an essential component of local development, echoing the event’s theme of restoring hope through unity and compassion. “Community Service Day was officially launched on November 5, 2010, by former President, Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama

    New house brings relief to fire victim
  4. July 2026
  5. Mmegi

    During a series of questions in Ntlo ya Dikgosi this week, Khama pressed the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, to justify the increase in hunting quotas, explain how community benefits are measured and verified, and account for the approval of the NG13 hunting

    Khama puts hunting policy under scrutiny
  6. June 2026
  7. Weekend Post

    Register The post DPP backs Khama’s perjury case in P100 Billion dispute appeared first on Weekend Post.

    DPP backs Khama’s perjury case in P100 Billion dispute
  8. Daily News Botswana

    The Race for Rhinos operates under the patronage of former President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama, while the Bamangwato Tribal Administration serves as custodian of the project.

    Botswana Hosts Air Race For Good Cause
  9. Daily News Botswana

    He said former president Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama had filed a case of perjury at Broadhurst Police Station and requested that those involved should be investigated and charged.

    DPP dismisses P100 billion Bank of Botswana Theft Allegations
  10. Mmegi

    In 2008, he says, two major events shaped his political career: a regime change within the BDP when former president Khama took office, and an economic recession.He vividly remembers the situation was akin to what Botswana is experiencing right now.

    Tshere: Holding highest vote share, margin of victory
  11. Daily News Botswana

    In the past, his recordings include one song about Sir Seretse Khama, two about Dr Mogae and three about Lieutenant General Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama.

    Nchunga Drops Tribute Single to Mogae
  12. May 2026
  13. Daily News Botswana

    Former President, Lt Gen Seretse Khama Ian Khama has lauded his immediate predecessor Dr Festus Mogae for having invested in the development of the country's infrastructure during decade long tenure as head of state.

    Mogae Modernised National Infrastructure
  14. Daily News Botswana

    Khama’s government has become intolerant of debate, criticism and hostile to any dissenting voices.” Dr Mogae speaking at a Leadership Forum in Tanzania, 2014, stating his views on the leadership style of his then successor, President Lt Gen Seretse Khama Ian Khama’s administrati

    The Witty and Humorous Mogae

Yesterday

  1. Attorney General consents to judgment in Khama defamation case

    The State has consented to judgment in former president Khama's defamation suit against the Attorney General, Jako Hubona, the DCEC Director General, and the Director of Public Prosecutions, with Khama seeking damages for statements he says harmed his reputation.

    26 August 2026 · Mmegi

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Fire victim receives newly built house in Lekgwapheng

    Ms Khumo Kgosimotho, whose three-bedroom house was destroyed in a fire, has been handed the keys to a newly constructed two-and-a-half-room house by the Department of Buildings Maintenance in collaboration with other government departments. The project was undertaken as part of a Community Service Day initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities.

    11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Monday 6 July

  1. Khama questions hunting quotas and community benefits

    In Ntlo ya Dikgosi, Khama pressed the Minister of Environment and Tourism on increased hunting quotas, how community benefits are measured and verified, and the approval of the NG13 hunting concession amid concerns about the operator.

    6 July 2026 · Mmegi

Monday 29 June

  1. DPP dismisses P100 billion scandal allegations against Khama

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has dismissed the P100 billion scandal case as unfounded and suggested that those who initiated the allegations could face criminal charges themselves.

    29 June 2026 · Weekend Post

Thursday 25 June

  1. Air race raises funds for white rhino relocation project

    Elite pilots from around the world will participate in the Race for the Rhinos Aviation Event at Makgadikgadi Pans from June 26 to 29, featuring 22 aviators flying 11 registered aircraft. The four-day event aims to raise funds to relocate 13 white rhinos donated by South Africa and establish a new conservation site across the Makgadikgadi Wetland System.

    25 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Tuesday 23 June

  1. DPP director says no evidence found in P100 billion case

    The Directorate of Public Prosecutions director has stated there is no evidence in the P100 billion 'Butterfly' case and called for the matter to be concluded, noting that no physical docket was found in the DPP office despite former president Seretse Khama Ian Khama's perjury complaint.

    23 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 3 June

  1. UDC's Tshere re-elected with record 73% vote share

    Politician Tshere was re-elected with 73% of the vote and a 58-percentage-point margin of victory, the highest vote share and margin attained by a non-BDP candidate in Botswana's electoral history. The UDC recorded a substantial 21-percentage-point increase in its vote share compared to the 2019 election.

    3 June 2026 · Mmegi

Monday 1 June

  1. Musician Nchunga releases tribute single for late president Mogae

    Musician and attorney Nchunga Nchunga has released "Re tla mo gopola" (We will remember him), a tribute single to the late former president Dr Festus Mogae, recorded in Setswana, Herero, Ndebele, English and Sesubiya. Nchunga said he composed the song to celebrate Mogae's legacy, particularly his leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and released it before the burial so Batswana could enjoy it as they celebrated the former president's life.

    1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Saturday 16 May

  1. Khama lauds Mogae's infrastructure investments during presidency

    Lt Gen Seretse Khama Ian Khama praised his predecessor Dr Festus Mogae for modernising Botswana's infrastructure during his 1998–2008 tenure, citing eight major road projects, electrification of 130 villages, dams and water pipelines, airport expansions, and the establishment of BTV and BIUST.

    16 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Former President Mogae remembered for wit and charisma

    An article reflects on Dr Festus Mogae's lighter side and personality, highlighting his witty remarks and charismatic nature alongside his professional demeanor as president. The piece includes examples of his humorous observations on African politics, election transitions, and his various post-presidential engagements.

    12 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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