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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

There were 1,003 reported cases of stealing by employees between 2020 and 2024, with the bulk of the incidents tied to the COVID-19 period. Out of the 1,003 reported cases, 168 cases were prosecuted, and 130 people were convicted out of the 148 people suspected. Only P5,041,007.24 was restrained from the whole P380,457,720, and only P887,000 was confiscated.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 21 April 2026

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Gov't hands Tshedu case to DPP for legal determination

The Minister of State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mhwasa, has officially handed over the case involving the death of Retshepile ''Tshepi'' Tshedu to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), marking a critical step in the pursuit of justice.

Johannes Kambai | 25 April 2026

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 April 2026

World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector

Larona Makhaiza | 23 April 2026

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

Innocent Selatlhwa | 21 April 2026

UDC doesn't care about Parly – Saleshando

Larona Makhaiza | 21 April 2026

Boko denies 'pay-to-access' claims

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 April 2026

BNF marks 60 years in style

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 April 2026

Court rejects 'UK university' law graduate's bid to practise

The Gaborone High Court has dismissed an application by a law graduate who claimed to have studied at the United Kingdom's Leeds Beckett University to be admitted as a practising attorney in the country's judicial courts, ruling that the graduate failed to prove he meets the required academic qualifications.

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

Foot and Mouth Disease control. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

FMD spreads as EU suspends Botswana beef imports

The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture has confirmed new cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Disease Control Zone 11, raising concern amongst farmers and stakeholders as containment measures intensify.

Ngakaagae hits back at “ungrateful and entitled” DIS officers

Renowned attorney and now the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae has launched a blistering rebuttal against 132 officers of the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS), describing them as an ungrateful lot who are now refusing to pay a heavily discounted legal bill after he and his former firm secured them tens of thousands of Pula each in salary arrears.

The P1 billion cost of corruption

The economy lost close to P1 billion in both public and private sector corruption between 2020 and 2024, estimates by the country dirty money watchdog show, the first such figures ever released in the country.During that period, the country fell on the authoritative Corruption Perceptions Index from 35th out of 180 countries in 2020 to 43rd out of 180 countries in 2024.

BPP leadership forum will serve as a platform to identify and prioritise critical issues PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

The Botswana People’s Party (BPP) is set to sharpen its role within the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) as it prepares for a crucial weekend leadership forum focused on strategic coalition positioning.

Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi

World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector

MAUN: The World Bank has identified critical structural gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector, warning that the country’s heavy reliance on high-end wildlife tourism, weak infrastructure, and slow diversification threaten long-term growth and competitiveness.

Saleshando speaking during the media briefing. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

UDC doesn't care about Parly – Saleshando

Leader of Opposition (LoO) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president Dumelang Saleshando has accused the ruling coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change of showing a lack of care and respect for Parliament, highlighting that proceedings had to be adjourned a few times after the required one-third could not be met.

GUC defends franchise LLB programme

Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies (GUC) has reassured stakeholders after a High Court ruling dismissed its graduate’s admission bid on procedural grounds, raising concerns about its Leeds Beckett University-affiliated LLB programme.

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Gov't hands Tshedu case to DPP for legal determination

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

UDC doesn't care about Parly – Saleshando

Boko denies 'pay-to-access' claims

BNF marks 60 years in style

Court rejects 'UK university' law graduate's bid to practise

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

FMD spreads as EU suspends Botswana beef imports

Ngakaagae hits back at “ungrateful and entitled” DIS officers

The P1 billion cost of corruption

BPP on strategic positioning in the UDC

World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector

UDC doesn't care about Parly – Saleshando

GUC defends franchise LLB programme