Mmegi Online

Friday, February 06, 2026

The Finance Ministry is proposing the introduction of a new rate for personal income tax, which will see those earning P33,333 per month and above paying at 27.5%, rather than the current top tax rate of 25%.

Mbongeni Mguni | 06 February 2026

Making plans: The Finance Ministry has made proposals for new tax rates

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.

Larona Makhaiza | 11 February 2026

Councillor denied bail over child rape charges

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 11 February 2026

Court gives gov't ultimatum on DIS dispute

Mpho Mokwape | 10 February 2026

FMD threatens to snuff out BMC revival

Mbongeni Mguni,Lewanika Timothy | 10 February 2026

Gov't prioritises early disease detection to curb 'wastage'

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 10 February 2026

Lightning fatally strikes one, injures another in Tsolamosese

Pini Bothoko | 10 February 2026

Police probe fire that destroyed 15 vehicles in Mogoditshane

Pini Bothoko | 10 February 2026

BPS has reportedly suspended a ‘vigilante’ female police officer who allegedly mobilised a mob to assault a group of suspected thieves, an incident that led to a murder case.

Vigilante cop suspended for mob assault/murder

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has reportedly suspended a ‘vigilante’ female police officer who allegedly mobilised a mob to assault a group of suspected thieves, an incident that led to a murder case.

Maid 'from hell' charged for assaulting a 1-year-old

A 30-year-old Boitumelo Nchimako appeared before the Broadhurst Magistrate's Court this morning, charged with cruel punishment.

New tax rate targets top earners

Motsamai, Manual Workers leaders clash over injurious remarks'

The disputed appointment of Andrew Motsamai as secretary of the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC) has taken a another turn, with him demanding that leaders of the Manual Workers Union retract what he describes as injurious, malicious and defamatory remarks made against him.

Murder probe launched following discovery of two bodies at Sese

Two bodies have been discovered at Sese village near Jwaneng in what law enforcement officers suspect to be a murder-suicide incident.

Ex UB lecturer’s rape case continues without expert witness

Extension II Chief Magistrate, Kamogelo Mmesi, has rejected admission of psychology expert witness as requested by the State in a rape case against retired University of Botswana (UB) professor Brothers Malema.

Ezra Neethings breaks the norm with one-man live concert

Local musical sensation, Ezra Neethings, is set to redefine the live music experience in Botswana as he prepares to stage a one-man live concert on April 18 at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Arena.

Nyamadzabo underscored the unlawfulness of what the DCEC did in the case PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Court picks flaws in DCEC’s teeth

With the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) recently hailed for finally growing teeth to bite and operate independently, the courts recently slammed the graft-busting agency for unlawful and arbitrary conduct by its investigators in the case involving former Minister, Kefentse Mzwinila.

Collective action needed to beat FMD, Gaolathe says

JAKALAS 1: Residents here have been told that the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is not the responsibility of government alone but a collective action.