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CTO Gov’t fleet crisis deepens as vehicles grounded

Government is facing a growing fleet management, with scores of State vehicles lying idle and deteriorating at the Government Fleet Management (GFM) workshops formerly known as Central Transport Organisation (CTO) due to funding constraints and mounting procurement inefficiencies.

Lewanika Timothy | 20 March 2026

The bottlenecks appear to extend beyond funding shortages PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Botswana to host SHERQ Impact Awards 2026

KASANE: Botswana is set to host the prestigious SHERQ Impact Awards Botswana 2026, a national and regional platform aimed at advancing excellence in Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ).

Staff Writer | 23 March 2026

Galebotswe can't be BPF president – Garekwe confirms

Larona Makhaiza | 23 March 2026

TOTUMA farmers to record bumper harvest after lean years

Pauline Dikuelo | 20 March 2026

CTO Gov’t fleet crisis deepens as vehicles grounded

Lewanika Timothy | 20 March 2026

BNF eyes rental income boost

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 March 2026

Gov’t expands asset declaration net to high-risk officials

Spira Tlhankane | 20 March 2026

Crime assets soar, victims still waiting

Mpho Mokwape | 20 March 2026

The institution's work is expected to improve classroom quality and safety. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

New public co. to transform school infrastructure

The Ministry of Education has established a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to take care of infrastructure at all government schools across the country. The Education Infrastructure and Management Company Ltd (EIMC) is expected to lead the transformation of Botswana's education infrastructure.

Conservation:The community argues that hunting in NG3 is a threat to San livelihoods and human rights

Community calls for enforcement of hunting ban in NG3

Back in 2019, the Botswana government reversed the 2014 ban on big game hunting, citing the need to manage the high number of human-elephant conflict incidents and to support rural livelihoods. The hunting ban was imposed by former president Ian Khama in 2014, and now the NG3 community wants the ban to be enforced in their area.

Tighter conditions: Arrears to banks rose significantly last year PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Bank loan arrears rise 22% on economic woes

Arrears on loans issued by commercial banks rose 21.5% last year to about P6.9 billion, led by households, as the contracting economy piled pressure on borrowers’ ability to repay.

The incident comes despite a ruling by the High Court of Botswana in December last year PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

Chaos briefly disrupted Sunday worship at the Mogoditshane branch of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) after a simmering leadership dispute between rival factions erupted into a dramatic confrontation.

Murder accused quartet fail to appear before court

Four men facing a single count of murder over a suspected stolen phone failed to appear before court this morning. The accused are out on bail.

Gov't moves to close tax gaps

Government has moved to tighten tax collection as fiscal pressures deepen, with authorities targeting significant leakages in the system to shore up domestic revenue.

Chief judge promises fairness at tomorrow's Miss Botswana finale

Head of Miss Botswana judging panel has assured beauty pageant lovers that the adjudication process will be fair, transparent and free from any influence of public favourites, ahead of tomorrow’s event to pick the next queen.

Main bids farewell to Botswana after 45 years of adventure

I must confess that my first encounter with Mike Main, some 17 years ago, was anything but cordial. At the time, I had summoned this tall, imposing Englishman to my office for conducting a work camp with American students at the Motsenekatse site near Molapowabojang without the requisite permission.

Court voids BPF elections over irregular electoral authority

The Lobatse High Court has nullified Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) National Executive Committee (NEC) elections. I

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Botswana to host SHERQ Impact Awards 2026

Galebotswe can't be BPF president – Garekwe confirms

TOTUMA farmers to record bumper harvest after lean years

CTO Gov’t fleet crisis deepens as vehicles grounded

BNF eyes rental income boost

Gov’t expands asset declaration net to high-risk officials

Crime assets soar, victims still waiting

New public co. to transform school infrastructure

Community calls for enforcement of hunting ban in NG3

Bank loan arrears rise 22% on economic woes

ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

Murder accused quartet fail to appear before court

Gov't moves to close tax gaps

Chief judge promises fairness at tomorrow's Miss Botswana finale

Main bids farewell to Botswana after 45 years of adventure

Court voids BPF elections over irregular electoral authority