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BTO suspends CEO over Masisi’s hotel grading allegations

Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) Chief Executive Officer, Keitumetse Setlang, has been suspended from duty amid allegations of corruption, abuse of office and financial mismanagement.

Sharon Mathala | 13 February 2026

Setlang and Masisi.PIC.BTO

BTO suspends CEO over Masisi’s hotel grading allegations

Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) Chief Executive Officer, Keitumetse Setlang, has been suspended from duty amid allegations of corruption, abuse of office and financial mismanagement.

Sharon Mathala | 13 February 2026

Gaolathe warns against costly project failures

Pini Bothoko | 13 February 2026

Saleshando critiques UDC governance model

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 February 2026

BNF to meet over councillor disputes

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 February 2026

Public servants’ salary hike, housing allowances add to rising recurrent budget

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 13 February 2026

Who owns Lentswe le Moriti?

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 February 2026

Botswana-China relationship to grow stronger-Mohwasa

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 February 2026

Meropa issues final warning in P140m legal battle against Minergy

Mining contractor Meropa Resources (Pty) Ltd has issued a final legal notice to Minergy Coal, threatening to approach the courts for liquidation proceedings over an outstanding debt of more than P139 million.

Minister dissolves BNSC Board

The Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng has dissolved the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) board, MmegiOnline has learnt.

Growing bigger: MMG, with Khoemacau's contribution, aims to rank within the global top ten of copper producers PIC: MINING WEEKLY

Khoemacau eyes further 200,000t expansion

The country’s biggest copper mine, Khoemacau, which last week broke ground to double its output to 130,000 tonnes per annum, is eyeing further growth of up of up to 200,000 tonnes annually based on ongoing exploration.

Police probe fire that destroyed 15 vehicles in Mogoditshane

Police in Mogoditshane are investigating a fire incident in which 15 vehicles were burnt to ash early Saturday morning at a garage storage facility located on a farm on the outskirts of Gakuto village.

Eyeing transformation: Gaolathe PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Investor interest grows in BETP

Government has noted “strong interest” from both local and international investors in the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), the state-backed, private sector led initiative housing more than 180 projects valued at P514 billion.

‘This is bad economics’- Saleshando

Leader of Opposition (LoO) Dumelang Saleshando has punched holes into Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe’s Budget Speech, accusing the government of pursuing “bad economics” that is plunging Botswana deeper into debt.

Magosi, DIS top brass slapped with contempt charges

Fresh court filings from suspended spy agents that have dragged the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director-General (DG) Peter Magosi and 15 other DIS top brass for contempt suggest that the agency is hellbent on firing the agents.

Court gives gov't ultimatum on DIS dispute

The High Court has given the government three months to comply with a court order arising from a long-running dispute involving officers of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DIS).

Councillor Mmusi Jeri. PIC LESEDI MKHUTSHWA

Councillor denied bail over child rape charges

FRANCISTOWN: A 42-year-old nominated councilor for Tonota District Council, Mmusi Jerry, has been remanded in custody after being accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in Kgosing ward, Makobo.

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BTO suspends CEO over Masisi’s hotel grading allegations

Gaolathe warns against costly project failures

Saleshando critiques UDC governance model

BNF to meet over councillor disputes

Public servants’ salary hike, housing allowances add to rising recurrent budget

Who owns Lentswe le Moriti?

Botswana-China relationship to grow stronger-Mohwasa

Meropa issues final warning in P140m legal battle against Minergy

Minister dissolves BNSC Board

Khoemacau eyes further 200,000t expansion

Police probe fire that destroyed 15 vehicles in Mogoditshane

Investor interest grows in BETP

‘This is bad economics’- Saleshando

Magosi, DIS top brass slapped with contempt charges

Court gives gov't ultimatum on DIS dispute

Councillor denied bail over child rape charges