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The Botswana Gazette
The regulator clears safe closure works, with access road blockage remaining before license surrender SESUPO RANTSIMAKO The long-running liquidation of BCL Mine is nearing completion after the mining regulator confirmed that all major safe closure works at the mine site have been …
BCL’s 10-Year Liquidation Nears ClosureThe Botswana Gazette
Teachers’ unions BOSETU and BTU have rejected calls to reintroduce corporal punishment, a practice abolished in 2018, warning of legal risks SESUPO RANTSIMAKO Molepolole North Member of Parliament (MP) Arafat Khan’s motion seeking the reinstatement of corporal punishment in schoo …
Teachers’ Unions Reject Corporal Punishment MotionThe Botswana Gazette
A cancelled P662 million education technology tender has re-emerged as a direct award, raising fresh concerns over procurement transparency and the government’s spending priorities at a time of mounting fiscal strain, with the BCP threatening action SESUPO RANTSIMAKO A controvers …
P662M No-Bid DealThe Botswana Gazette
Guma Moyo insists he remains a bona fide member despite Balopi revoking his re-admission SESUPO RANTSIMAKO Fresh uncertainty has emerged over the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) reconciliation programme after the party revoked the reinstatement of former member Samson Guma Moyo …
BDP Reconciliation Drive Under Fresh ScrutinyThe Botswana Gazette
The health agency says Botswana Prison Service must initiate policy if it wants inmates to access condoms SESUPO RANTSIMAKO The National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency (NAHPHA) has challenged the Botswana Prison Service (BPS) to spearhead the development of a policy framework p …
NAHPHA Sends Condom Debate Back to PrisonsThe Botswana Gazette
The BDP has apologised for the P100 billion saga, saying the controversy misled the nation and damaged reputations, while also calling for personal accountability over those responsible for the fabrication SESUPO RANTSIMAKO The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has issued a public …
BDP Apologises Over P100bn SagaThe Botswana Gazette
Taxi operators have warned that they may return their operating licences and switch to e-hailing services if government moves ahead with plans to introduce regulations perceived as favouring digital transport platforms SESUPO RANTSIMAKO Taxi operators have threatened to surrender …
Taxi Operators Threaten to Surrender PermitsThe Botswana Gazette
A Palapye District Council leadership dispute has reached the High Court, where BPF councillor David Ikanyeng is challenging Minister Motshegwa’s decision to reinstate a UDC councillor removed through a motion of no confidence as chairperson SESUPO RANTSIMAKO The leadership tussl …
Motshegwa Sued Over Palapye Council ChairmanshipThe Botswana Gazette
The government has conceded that it is unable to unmask fake Facebook accounts, a position that experts say is misleading, as internet activity leaves digital footprints that can be traced by investigators equipped with the appropriate tools SESUPO RANTSIMAKO The government has a …
Govt Failing to Unmask FB Fake AccountsThe 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 regulator has confirmed that all major safe closure works at BCL Mine have been completed, moving the liquidation process toward conclusion and allowing the liquidator to surrender the company's mining license.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The regulator has confirmed that all major safe closure works at BCL Mine have been completed, moving the liquidation process toward conclusion and allowing the liquidator to surrender the company's mining license.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Teachers' unions BOSETU and BTU have rejected a motion by Molepolole North MP Arafat Khan to reinstate corporal punishment in schools as a regulated disciplinary measure, warning of legal risks. Corporal punishment was abolished in 2018.
3 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A P662 million education technology tender that was previously cancelled due to procurement irregularities has re-emerged as a direct award, raising concerns over procurement transparency and government spending priorities. The BCP has threatened action.
15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Democratic Party has revoked the reinstatement of former member Samson Guma Moyo, prompting fresh scrutiny over the consistency of the party's reconciliation programme under president Mpho Balopi.
9 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency has called on the Botswana Prison Service to lead the development of a policy framework allowing condom distribution to inmates, with NAHPHA offering support.
7 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Democratic Party has issued a public apology over the P100 billion saga, saying the controversy misled the nation and damaged reputations, while calling for personal accountability for those responsible for the fabrication.
1 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Taxi operators have warned they may return their operating licences and switch to e-hailing services if government introduces regulations seen as favouring digital transport platforms.
27 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
A BPF councillor is challenging Minister Motshegwa's decision to reinstate a UDC councillor who had been removed through a motion of no confidence as Palapye District Council chairperson, with the dispute now before the High Court.
18 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The government has admitted it cannot unmask fake Facebook accounts harassing citizens, though experts argue that digital footprints can be traced by investigators with appropriate tools.
10 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana's courts are reportedly struggling with basic consumables including paper, toner, and ink cartridges, prompting the Law Society to coordinate donations while the government pursues a costly Constitutional Court referendum.
13 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Labour Minister Pius Mokgware has warned employers in the meat industry against using Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions as cover for unlawful worker retrenchments.
11 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions has raised concerns over government silence on a controversial Facebook pseudo account known as "Happy Omang," alleging it has been used to harass politicians, union leaders and other public figures.
10 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Nurses Union has warned that the country's worsening midwifery crisis, marked by unsafe staffing levels and overworked nurses, amounts to a violation of constitutional and international obligations and risks to maternal care.
9 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana People's Party is set to expel specially elected MP and cabinet minister Nono Kgafela Mokoka following her suspension over alleged misconduct and public criticism of party leadership, deepening internal tensions within the party.
4 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Government has granted Opposition Leader Dumelang Saleshando access to review the controversial P1 billion presidential helicopter procurement contract, after months of pressure, delays, and disputes.
2 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Zone 3C farmers are calling on the Minister of Lands and Agriculture to clarify the rationale for vaccinating livestock in an area with no detected Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak.
27 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Botswana Congress Party is considering abolishing lobby lists ahead of its elective congress scheduled for July, according to party Secretary General Goretetse Kekgonegile.
25 April 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →