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Friday, February 27, 2026

Although the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government was initially hesitant to adopt cadre deployment, the policy is now in full swing following the dismissal of 21 state-owned enterprise (SOEs) chief executives.

Staff Writer | 27 February 2026

Boko

Key witness in double murder takes the stand

In a double murder case involving a 54-year-old deceased woman and 10-year-old girl, the State's key witness has linked the accused to the murder through a P200 loan and a cellphone.

Larona Makhaiza | 03 March 2026

Boko announces seven coaches for ManU training programme

correspondent | 03 March 2026

Search for missing toddler intensifies into second week

Pini Bothoko | 02 March 2026

Stallion: Nicking revolution, Soviet counter-revolution booklets

Ryder Gabathuse | 27 February 2026

BDP retreat ends without binding resolutions

Larona Makhaiza | 02 March 2026

UB Hotel gets facelift

Staff Writer | 02 March 2026

UDC gov’t axes 21 parastal CEOs

Staff Writer | 27 February 2026

Broadhurst Magistrate's Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO.

Police hauled to court over Dolly Doll Disele's alleged stalker

Broadhurst Magistrate's Court, Principal Magistrate Tshelo Magetse has ordered the Gaborone West Police Station to appear before court to explain why they have not apprehended a man accused of harassing and cyberbullying Bopilo Phatsimo, popularly known as Dolly Doll Disele on Facebook.

Accused DIS agent in fatal drug bust wants state to withdraw case

A special agent of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Oteng Keraamang accused to have played a role in the drug bust police shootout that left one dead at the GSS grounds has demanded that the case should be withdrawn.

BDP regime spent P167.7m on 100,000 plots

The previous Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government splashed a staggering P92.7 million on surveying alone in its controversial 100,000 plots allocation campaign, Parliament heard on Friday.

Six local coaches to study elite football at Manchester United-Boko

President Duma Boko has said six local football coaches will be sent to English giants Manchester United to study elite football operations. He described the move as a major breakthrough for Botswana football.

New broom: Moseki has a challenging road to navigate in terms of monetary policy and supporting economic activity

BoB looks to soften monetary policy stance

The Bank of Botswana (BoB) will continue with an accommodative monetary policy stance in 2026 which means it will generally look for opportunities to ease interest rates and support economic activity.

Man guilty of defiling girlfriend's teen daughter

The Mogoditshane Magistrate's Court has found a man (name withheld to protect the identity of the victim) guilty of defiling his then-girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter.

UDC gov’t axes 21 parastal CEOs

Big Brother Mzansi S6 BAZOZWA

Week 6: Ramona and Tumi the Barber are Evicted from Biggie’s House This Sunday, 22 February, Ramona and Tumi the Barber became the latest housemates to be evicted from the Big Brother Mzansi Bazozwa house.

BDP finds itself grappling with a steady stream of resignations that threaten to deepen internal instability PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

BDP retreats amid rising resignations

As the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) heads into its much-anticipated weekend retreat, it does so under a cloud of uncertainty and visible strain. Once a dominant political force, the party now appears to be limping into what should have been a strategic moment of reflection and renewal.

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Key witness in double murder takes the stand

Boko announces seven coaches for ManU training programme

Search for missing toddler intensifies into second week

Stallion: Nicking revolution, Soviet counter-revolution booklets

BDP retreat ends without binding resolutions

UB Hotel gets facelift

UDC gov’t axes 21 parastal CEOs

Police hauled to court over Dolly Doll Disele's alleged stalker

Accused DIS agent in fatal drug bust wants state to withdraw case

BDP regime spent P167.7m on 100,000 plots

Six local coaches to study elite football at Manchester United-Boko

BoB looks to soften monetary policy stance

Man guilty of defiling girlfriend's teen daughter

UDC gov’t axes 21 parastal CEOs

Big Brother Mzansi S6 BAZOZWA

BDP retreats amid rising resignations