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Friday, July 17, 2026

When the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) gathers in Mogoditshane for its elective conference over the long weekend, Dumelang Saleshando will be unbothered about his presidency.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Saleshando PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

As the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) heads into its highly anticipated elective conference over the long weekend, the organisation finds itself grappling with deepening internal divisions that have exposed growing cracks within its ranks.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Lucas, Dow in defining contest

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Saleshando faces crucial unity test

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

UDC allies rethink key policies

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Boko to officiate Trade Up North

staff writer | 17 July 2026

BHC rolls out campaign to turn tenants into homeowners

Larona Makhaiza | 16 July 2026

Kedikilwe: The disinclined, loyal man of the people

Ryder Gabathuse | 16 July 2026

Former Air Botswana captain denies liability over cancelled Jo’burg flight

Former Air Botswana (AB) captain, Benedict Dumelang Gaborakanelwe, has formally opposed a lawsuit brought against him by the parastatal, denying that he breached his employment contract or caused the losses the airline is claiming after a Johannesburg flight was cancelled.

According to the claim, he obtained one of the medicines from the doctor before proceeding to Grand Health Pharmacy to collect the remaining two

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

A Thamaga resident has taken Grand Health Pharmacy t/a Kekafi Holdings (Pty) Ltd and its director and responsible pharmacist, Kesego Modise, to court over dispensation of drugs.

Segametsi Radibe Michael. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

VAT changes for private medical practitioners, deputy sheriffs coming

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service has reinstated mandatory Value Added Tax (VAT) registration on a number of service providers following a review, in sweeping reforms whose implementation will commence by August.

Dithapelo Keorapetse. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse has publicly acknowledged that many former Members of Parliament struggle to secure employment after leaving office, prompting the National Assembly to establish a savings and credit cooperative (SACCOS) and explore tailor-made investment, insurance, and retirement solutions to cushion politicians against financial hardship.

Witness blames complainant's mother in Mojadigo rape case

A state witness in the rape trial of convicted rapist Goitsekgosi Mojadigo has told the Village Magistrate’s Court that repeated reluctance by the complainant’s mother delayed the reporting of the alleged sexual abuse despite evidence pointing to an inappropriate relationship.

New GCC Clerk walks into a political minefield

The appointment of Mosidi Batsalelwang as acting town clerk at the Gaborone City Council (GCC) has once again thrust the local authority into the spotlight, raising questions over whether the city's political leadership and administration can finally work together harmoniously.

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BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

Lucas, Dow in defining contest

Saleshando faces crucial unity test

UDC allies rethink key policies

Boko to officiate Trade Up North

BHC rolls out campaign to turn tenants into homeowners

Kedikilwe: The disinclined, loyal man of the people

Former Air Botswana captain denies liability over cancelled Jo’burg flight

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

VAT changes for private medical practitioners, deputy sheriffs coming

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

Witness blames complainant's mother in Mojadigo rape case

New GCC Clerk walks into a political minefield

Top earners to pay 27.5% tax rate

Top stars excused from Commonwealth Games

BHC rolls out campaign to turn tenants into homeowners