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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia–Ukraine war

International Relations Minister Phenyo Butale has confirmed that 15 Botswana citizens are missing, three have been injured and one is incarcerated in Ukraine.

Larona Makhaiza | 27 October 2026

Ukrainian service members fire a shell from a towed howitzer FH-70 at a front line, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Donbas Region, Ukraine July 18, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

State wants protection for magistrate’s victims

If the court decides to grant bail to Mahalapye Magistrate Kedirileng Moruakgomo, it should impose conditions that protect her alleged victims, court was told.

Larona Makhaiza | 30 October 2026

Quali-Med Laboratories unveils new dawn in healthcare

Kabelo Boranabi | 30 October 2026

BAUSA mobilises diaspora for development

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 October 2026

SOGIM Church donates mobility aids to Nyangabgwe Hospital

staff writer | 29 October 2026

Ombudsman to assess human rights standards in prisons

Pini Bothoko | 27 October 2026

Lucara MD urges Botswana to invest in human capability

Pini Bothoko | 27 October 2026

Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia–Ukraine war

Larona Makhaiza | 27 October 2026

National Business Conference (NBC) organised by Business Botswana. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Business Botswana’s NBC: A mind-blowing summit of economic renewal

At a highly attended National Business Conference (NBC) organised by Business Botswana (BB) from October 18 to 23, 2026, a wealth of innovative ideas and strategic insights were shared between the private sector represented by Botswana’s top companies, regional and international experts and the government.

Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia–Ukraine war

International Relations Minister Phenyo Butale has confirmed that 15 Botswana citizens are missing, three have been injured and one is incarcerated in Ukraine.

According to Naseem Lahri, Botswana should begin viewing its cultural and intellectual resources PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Lucara MD urges Botswana to invest in human capability

Lucara Botswana Managing Director, Naseem Lahri, has called for greater investment in human capability, saying the country’s transition to a knowledge-based economy will depend on its ability to turn education, creativity, and innovation into economic value.

Kweneng Land Board bows to Compensation-in-Kind beneficiaries

After years of legal battles, bitter exchanges and a bruising fight over the controversial Compensation-in-Kind Policy, Kweneng Land Board has finally decided to honour the arrangement that promised beneficiaries residential plots in exchange for surrendering their ploughing fields.

The Youth Olympics team had a send-off ceremony on Monday. PIC: BNOC

Female-dominated team leaves for Youth Olympics

Female athletes take centre stage as Botswana’s six-member team departs for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games today, with girls accounting for four of the six athletes selected for the global event.

The New Era of DStv Starts Now

Gaborone, 26 October 2026: MultiChoice Group, a Canal+ Company, introduces its most significant product update in years, bringing more of Africa's greatest entertainment live to subscribers from 5 November.

Ombudsman to assess human rights standards in prisons

The Office of the Ombudsman is set to conduct an assessment of Botswana Prison Service facilities to evaluate the service’s compliance with the rule of law and human rights standards.

State wants protection for magistrate’s victims

If the court decides to grant bail to Mahalapye Magistrate Kedirileng Moruakgomo, it should impose conditions that protect her alleged victims, court was told.

BNF veterans challenge Moupo on cadre deployment

Botswana National Front (BNF) is facing a tough debate over who should occupy strategic government positions and control state-owned enterprises, with party veterans Themba Tladi and Tshwaragano Mmereki pushing for a deliberate cadre deployment strategy.

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State wants protection for magistrate’s victims

Quali-Med Laboratories unveils new dawn in healthcare

BAUSA mobilises diaspora for development

SOGIM Church donates mobility aids to Nyangabgwe Hospital

Ombudsman to assess human rights standards in prisons

Lucara MD urges Botswana to invest in human capability

Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia–Ukraine war

Business Botswana’s NBC: A mind-blowing summit of economic renewal

Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia–Ukraine war

Lucara MD urges Botswana to invest in human capability

Kweneng Land Board bows to Compensation-in-Kind beneficiaries

Female-dominated team leaves for Youth Olympics

The New Era of DStv Starts Now

Ombudsman to assess human rights standards in prisons

State wants protection for magistrate’s victims

BNF veterans challenge Moupo on cadre deployment