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Tuesday, December 09, 2025

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

A legal battle has begun at the High Court as a same-sex couple pursues marriage equality. The couple, Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile, has taken the government to court, challenging the Marriage Act, which they say forbids same-sex marriages.

Sharon Mathala | 09 December 2025

Bonolo Selelo

Following Motshegwa’s address, Bakgatla Ba Kgafela expressed immense joy and pride

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

MOCHUDI:Bakgatla Ba Kgafela have expressed overwhelming joy and relief after the Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa pronounced that all charges against their long self-imposed exile Kgosi, Kgafela have been dropped; clearing the way for his much-anticipated return to his home soil.

Larona Makhaiza | 12 December 2025

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

Opelo Rakereng | 12 December 2025

PSLE performance on upward trend

Pini Bothoko | 12 December 2025

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Pini Bothoko | 09 December 2025

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Pini Bothoko | 09 December 2025

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Pini Bothoko | 09 December 2025

Mathoothe calls for renewed purpose as Trade Ministry turns 60

Laone Choeunyane | 09 December 2025

Contraband is the lifeblood of a thriving underground economy, including mobile phones, drugs, and cigarettes

Mahalapye Prison’s thriving underground economy

MAHALAPYE: Oftentimes, we hear of the prison shadow economy. Mmegi Staffer SHARON MATHALA uncovers the horrifying reality behind the locked gates of Mahalapye State Prison in this exclusive interview with inmates

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

Boko’s judicial ‘headhunting’ irks LSB

Law Society of Botswana (LSB) is challenging the sudden appointment of former Attorney General (AG), Mmako Abram, to the High Court bench, saying the move amounts to “pure headhunting” that destroys fairness, shuts out deserving lawyers, and shakes public trust in the courts.

Tariq Babitseng speaking during Zebras send off ceremony. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Zebras walk into AFCON With P4 Million more in the bank

Before the first whistle blows in Morocco, the Zebras are guaranteed more than P4 million in player incentives for their participation at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals scheduled later this month.

Molope wins Toyota Corolla Sedan in OLDM charity raffle

FRANCISTOWN:A lucky Motswana man , Erick Molope, has won a preloved Toyota Corolla sedan in the Debswana Orapa, Letlhakane, and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) Annual General Manager's Charity Walk Car Raffle.

Historic appointment: Ntesang is the new BCA chief executive officer

Ntesang becomes first Motswana cricket CEO

Experienced administrator, Tebogo ‘Gerda’ Ntesang has made history after she became the first Motswana and woman to be appointed CEO of the Botswana Cricket Association (BCA). She joins the body following early retirement from the Ministry of Sport and Arts (MoSA) where she served as Principal Programmes Officer.

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Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Mathoothe calls for renewed purpose as Trade Ministry turns 60

Mahalapye Prison’s thriving underground economy

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

Boko’s judicial ‘headhunting’ irks LSB

Zebras walk into AFCON With P4 Million more in the bank

Molope wins Toyota Corolla Sedan in OLDM charity raffle

Ntesang becomes first Motswana cricket CEO

Botswana’s economy expected to operate below full capacity

Batlokwa demand action against five rival chiefs

Operations kick off at bigger Mmadinare solar plant