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Friday, July 24, 2026

President Duma Boko has yet again defended his government's performance, insisting that the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) inherited a nation in economic and institutional decline.

Spira Tlhankane | 24 July 2026

Boko PIC: BNF

Village Magistrates Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Four years later, State fails to link Moremong to robbery

Close to four years since the Gaborone West Industrial Sefalana cash-in-transit robbery, Kabo Moremong has been acquitted after Village Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi said the State failed to prove that he shared a criminal purpose with four armed men who carried out the attack.

Larona Makhaiza | 30 July 2026

Magistrate convicts Loeto of rape

Larona Makhaiza | 29 July 2026

Kgaodi marks 85th blood donation milestone, calls on Batswana to become regular donors

Correspondent | 29 July 2026

Ramogapi attends high-level UN habitat meet

correspondent | 28 July 2026

Cabinet approves PSLE abolition

Spira Tlhankane | 28 July 2026

Idle DIS officers paid over P8.1m

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 28 July 2026

DIS ignored valuers in Tautona Lodge purchase

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 28 July 2026

We inherited a broken Botswana – Boko

President Duma Boko has yet again defended his government's performance, insisting that the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) inherited a nation in economic and institutional decline.

Don’t betray the revolution - Malema tells Boko

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema has challenged President Duma Boko to ensure Botswana's new administration does not become another government that changes political leaders while leaving economic power in the hands of a privileged few.

The development comes against the backdrop of Botswana’s long-standing challenge of balancing demand for housing PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Land Boards threaten to repossess BHC land

State-Owned Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) may lose part of its landbank after Land Boards in Kanye and Molepolole warned that they could repossess undeveloped land allocated to the corporation, due to non-compliance with development timelines

Gaolathe reminded members not to lose sight of the party’s founding vision

Gaolathe urges hope amid hardship

PALAPYE: Despite mounting challenges, including poor sales, rising manure costs, and rising food prices, Alliance for Progressives (AP) president, Ndaba Gaolathe has urged party members to remain focused on their vision, saying those committed to uplifting the nation will not fail.

No DIS officer facing criminal charges - Mohwasa

The government has revealed that no officer serving in the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) is currently facing criminal charges.

DPSM electronic payslip portal. PIC DPSM FACEBOOK PAGE

Gov't e-payslip fails data protection compliance test

Government through the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) has suspended its electronic payslip portal following data protection shortfalls.

The BPP leadership forum comes at a time when UDC affiliates are reviewing their role within the coalition PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

‘Strong BPP strengthens UDC coalition’

Botswana People's Party (BPP) president Motlatsi Molapise has reaffirmed his party's commitment to the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), saying the BPP will continue playing a constructive role in strengthening the coalition while preserving its own identity and values.

BCP’s newly crowned vice president, Dow at the just ended party elective congress

Lime movement faces defining choice

Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando has challenged party members to make a defining political choice on whether they are prepared to take over government or remain just an opposition party.

New deal: The BURS is rolling out changes to the Income Tax Act PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Grant Thornton advises on new tax changes

Leading advisory, Grant Thornton, has urged businesses to review payroll systems, expatriate arrangements, employment contracts, benefit policies and supporting documentation to ensure taxable amounts are correctly identified, valued and reported, under the new income tax changes.