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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis has entered a new and increasingly political phase, with opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) accusing the government of losing grip on the outbreak. On the other side, farmers across affected areas continue to raise questions over livestock destruction, movement restrictions, and the mounting economic cost of the disease.

Spira Tlhankane | 15 September 2026

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Balopi at Broadhurst Regional Magistrates Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Seven fraud counts haunt Balopi

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president Mpho Balopi has found himself on the wrong side of the law after being slapped with seven counts of fraud and money laundering alongside his seven co-accused persons before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate.

Larona Makhaiza | 16 September 2026

Abi, Araga Evicted from Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef

correspondent | 14 September 2026

FMD crisis turns political

Spira Tlhankane | 15 September 2026

Botswana passes first credit rating test

Mbongeni Mguni | 15 September 2026

FCC horticulture market dream finally takes shape

Pini Bothoko | 15 September 2026

Youth projects struggle despite funding

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 15 September 2026

Tlokweng destitution numbers continue to rise

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 15 September 2026

BDP leaves Balopi out in the cold

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has decided not to rally behind it's president who faces charges preferred against him by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and Directorate on Public Prosecutions (DPP).

In the dark: Kenewendo PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Kenewendo caught between alleged DCEC probe, push-out

Kenewendo’s office has firmly denied any knowledge of such an investigation, while sources close to the minister claim the allegations form part of a political campaign to weaken her position in Cabinet and ultimately force her out.

BNF mourns benign, fearless Akambakamba

The death of nominated Serowe West councillor, Naledi Akambakamba, affectionately known by many as “Cde Mother”, “Mma Akay” and “Star”, has left the Botswana National Front (BNF) mourning the loss of one of its most committed and fearless cadres. Akambakamba, who passed on Monday, was not just an ordinary BNF councillor or political activist.

Workers singing strugle songs in Letlhakane during May Day Comemoration PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Motshwarakgole-Boko rift takes new turn

The long running fallout between former Botswana National Front (BNF) activist Johnson Motshwarakgole and President Duma Boko appears far from over, with the political consequences of their 2019 split continuing to shape on the country’s opposition politics.

Botswana’s homebuyers age shifts to 46 years

The median age of residential property buyers in Botswana has risen to 46 years, the highest level recorded since 2021, as expensive mortgages, elevated land and construction costs and generally weak household incomes push home ownership further beyond the reach of younger Batswana.

Matsitama councillor dumps BDP for BNF

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) continues to grapple with internal instability following its historic 2024 General Election defeat, as several prominent members and former councillors are leaving the party.

Preferred candidate: Thodesen PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Rollers spend P1.2m to settle FIFA debts

Township Rollers spent more than P1.2 million to clear debts after former coach and players dragged the side to FIFA for arbitration.

BFA prepares to submit AFCON bid documents as deadline looms

Botswana Football Association (BFA) has until 5pm today to submit it's bid documents for the August 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.

UDC, unions battle for influence in offing

The political honeymoon between President Duma Boko’s administration and sections of the trade unions appears to be over, with organised labour increasingly turning up the heat on government over what it describes as a "lack of meaningful consultation and recognition".

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