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‘Investor’ abandons €500m suit from Eswatini

In a dramatic twist to the closely watched EUR500 million legal battle against First National Bank Botswana (FNBB), Alithea Investment (Pty) Ltd has abandoned its High Court application, terminated the services of its Botswana lawyers and says it is now pursuing the matter through international law enforcement agencies.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 03 July 2026

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Palai’s motion never reached the debate stage PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Open vote sinks Palai’s motion

Gaborone City Council (GCC) Mayor, Oarabile Motlaleng, might have survived an attempt to table a motion of no confidence against him, but the proceedings exposed apparent cracks within the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), raising fresh questions about his leadership.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 July 2026

4 Reasons to Fall in Love with Novelas+

correspondent | 06 July 2026

Between Two Worlds: Bacary Sagna on identity, Africa and the choice that defines a career

correspondent | 06 July 2026

Kelebeng: Fortuitously wooed into politics by sport

Ryder Gabathuse | 03 July 2026

BNF postpones executive secretary's disciplinary hearing

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 July 2026

Dow gets BCP women endorsement ahead of poll

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 July 2026

BHC court defence crumbles as judge rejects legal mandate

Mpho Mokwape | 07 July 2026

‘Investor’ abandons €500m suit from Eswatini

Khama puts hunting policy under scrutiny

Bangwato Kgosikgolo and former president Ian Khama recently launched a wide-ranging challenge to Botswana's hunting policy, questioning whether trophy hunting delivers meaningful benefits to rural communities and further raising concerns about oversight of hunting concessions.

Another State witness backs Moagi

Corruption and money laundering trial for former legislator, Lefoko Moagi, continued this week as two State witnesses gave evidence that appeared to strengthen his defence. When they took to the stand, they insisted there were no shortcuts taken in the Botswana Power Corporation’s (BPC) North West Transmission Grid Project.

Capital central: The Bank of Botswana acts as government's agent in the capital market PIC BANK OF BOTSWANA

BoB raises P2.8bn for govt as yields slide

The Bank of Botswana raised P2.8 billion in debt for government at the last auction of notes on June 26, while achieving lower borrowing costs across the various securities on offer.

Ramogapi had approached the High Court on an urgent and ex parte basis on June 26 after dissolving the BHC Board

Court suspends Ramogapi’s BHC board powers

The High Court has suspended an earlier order that allowed Minister of Water and Human Settlement, Onneetse Ramogapi to assume the powers of the Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) Board after its dissolution, pending a legal challenge brought by three senior BHC executives.

Dow gets BCP women endorsement ahead of poll

Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Women's League has thrown its weight behind former Cabinet minister Unity Dow, marking a rare intervention by a party structure in an internal leadership contest.

Coming soon: Mupane’s new investors are eyeing the development of a regional hub with exports as far as the United States

New Mupane owners target refinery

The new owners of Botswana's sole gold mine, Mupane, have revealed they are targeting a restart of operations by mid-2027 and have set their sights on establishing the country's first gold refinery, positioning Botswana as the hub of a broader regional gold value chain.

New pathways: OLEA Botswana employees and group management celebrate the rebranding and launch PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

OLEA Botswana officially launches

Leading insurance brokerage, OLEA Botswana, officially marked its evolution from being Marsh Botswana today, with a launch attended by a cross-section of the country’s insurance and risk industry.

Home truths: Tshabang says the lifeline tariff isn’t reaching its intended targets PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BERA to revise ‘lifeline’ electricity tariffs

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) plans to limit access to the cheapest electricity tariff it charges domestic users, in order to ensure that more deserving households are targetted.

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Open vote sinks Palai’s motion

4 Reasons to Fall in Love with Novelas+

Between Two Worlds: Bacary Sagna on identity, Africa and the choice that defines a career

Kelebeng: Fortuitously wooed into politics by sport

BNF postpones executive secretary's disciplinary hearing

Dow gets BCP women endorsement ahead of poll

BHC court defence crumbles as judge rejects legal mandate

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‘Investor’ abandons €500m suit from Eswatini

Khama puts hunting policy under scrutiny

Another State witness backs Moagi

BoB raises P2.8bn for govt as yields slide

Court suspends Ramogapi’s BHC board powers

Dow gets BCP women endorsement ahead of poll

New Mupane owners target refinery

OLEA Botswana officially launches

BERA to revise ‘lifeline’ electricity tariffs