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The Ministry of International Relations has proposed establishing a national repatriation fund or dedicated policy to assist families struggling with the costs of bringing home deceased Batswana from abroad.
Government's proposed repatriation fund directly addresses a practical hardship faced by Batswana families dealing with deaths abroad.
11 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The Ministry of International Relations has proposed establishing a national repatriation fund or dedicated policy to assist families struggling with the costs of bringing home deceased Batswana from abroad.
11 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
President Duma Boko has retained Canadian lobbying firm Dickens & Madson, which supported his election campaign, according to a US Department of Justice filing.
11 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Self-exiled Bakgatla Paramount Chief Kgosi Kgafela II has requested appointment as Botswana's envoy to South Africa while seeking recognition as a king under Botswana law, with immunities similar to those of presidents and monarchs.
11 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Tlokweng District councillors have unanimously rejected a government proposal to upgrade their village to a township, citing fears over cultural erosion and loss of land rights under township laws. The council instead advocated for a 'smart village' model.
11 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
An official opening the Serowe full council meeting urged district councils to reduce reliance on central government grants by establishing independent commercial entities and exploring alternative Local Economic Development projects, citing declining diamond revenues and shrinking government coffers.
11 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's National Assembly speaker told the 13th parliament to drive meaningful reforms, strengthen democratic governance, and restore public trust in institutions following the country's first change of government. He stressed that democracy requires accountability and that parliamentary committees are key instruments for holding the executive and public institutions responsible.
11 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
On 27 March 2026, the Law Revision Commissioner published Statutory Instrument No. 41 of 2026, which deleted paragraphs (a) and (c) of section 164 of the Penal Code that had criminalized carnal knowledge against the order of nature and permitting such an act. The article raises questions about whether this constituted rectification or reform of law that Parliament had previously deferred addressing.
10 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The prosecution and defence have not yet complied with pre-trial Order 68 requirements in the case against Sepopa, who is accused of fatally shooting his wife Bogolo Sepopa and junior Same Moapare in July 2023. The High Court adjourned the matter to November 9, 2026, with the accused remaining out on bail.
10 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Nkawana, a 70-year-old Botswana Congress Party legislator now in his second term, spent over 34 years in public service before entering politics. He ran unsuccessfully for Parliament in Gaborone South (2009) and Selebi-Phikwe East (2014) before winning seats in 2019 and 2024, and believes the Selebi-Phikwe constituency is a BCP stronghold.
10 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The minister suspended the Palapye District Council and all its committees after councillors removed PDC chairperson Kabo Ketshogile (UDC) and voted in David Ikanyeng (BPF) as preferred chairperson, citing governance failures and the need to restore stability.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Defence Force Retired Members Association has authorized a peaceful protest over delayed Transfer Value Enhancement payments and unmet government promises. About 3,500 retired soldiers have received benefits since 2024, but an estimated 2,500 beneficiaries are still waiting.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Police Service has rejected claims that the City Police Unit (CPU), launched in December 2023, has been suspended, though sources say the government has quietly scaled back the initiative since the UDC took office in 2024, citing resource shortages and a reported shift toward the Safer City Project.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Onneetse Ramogapi, Minister of Human Settlements and Water Affairs, has dismissed the entire board of the Botswana Housing Corporation, a state-owned entity responsible for the country's housing development.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Patriotic Front is showing signs of moving toward reconciliation following a pivotal meeting held in Serowe last week, after months of infighting, legal battles, and leadership uncertainty.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee is demanding access to the government's forensic audit findings, stating that Parliament cannot fulfill its oversight duties effectively without full insight into the investigation.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana is seeking to host the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group's Regional Training Academy in Gaborone, positioning itself as a regional leader in combating financial crime. Through the Institute for Combating Illicit Flow of Funds, the academy would serve as a centre of excellence for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing training across the region.
9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ntlhaile has launched a BNF mobilisation initiative aimed at reconnecting with inactive and former party members, identifying the reasons for their disengagement, and updating the party's membership database.
8 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Pilane, transferred from the corruption unit to the Botswana Defence Force, has issued notice of intention to sue the government and several public officials, claiming authorities failed to investigate threats against him and alleged leakage of confidential information that he says exposed him to danger.
8 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Alliance Party is running a membership drive to recruit new members and assess its structures across the country's 61 constituencies, with a target of 500 members per ward depending on size, as part of efforts to consolidate its presence ahead of future political activities.
8 June 2026 · Mmegi →
A motion of no confidence against Palapye council chairperson Ketshogile has triggered a dispute over whether the process complied with legal requirements. According to PDC Standing Order 14.6, such motions must be in writing, seconded, and passed by a two-thirds majority of council members, with the deputy chairperson or an elected member presiding.
8 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana Peoples Front is attempting to resolve internal conflicts between rival camps led by Dr Thoko Muzila, Lawrence Ookeditse, and Gaolathe Galebotswe, each claiming legitimate authority over the party. The ongoing leadership dispute has raised questions about the opposition party's readiness to challenge in the 2029 General Election.
8 June 2026 · Mmegi →