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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The curtain behind the national carrier's deepening financial losses has been lifted, revealing systemic and horrifying occurrences of poor governance and poor financial management that have eaten into the airline's books.

Lewanika Timothy | 12 May 2026

Appearing before a Parliamentary Committee this week, Mosinyi said Air Botswana has been a cash-losing machine. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Police remain hopeful that the suspects will eventually be brought to justice

Hunt for Ramhago murder suspects 11 months on

Next month will mark a year since the brutal murder of Veronica Ramhago, whose body was found lifeless in her bedroom in Ramotswa next to her crying 18-month-old child.

Pini Bothoko | 12 May 2026

Ministry stops exam over leak allegations

Pini Bothoko | 12 May 2026

I'm not implicated in the audit – Saleshando

Larona Makhaiza | 12 May 2026

BCP demands release of audit names, entities

Lewanika Timothy | 12 May 2026

Mogoditshane police investigate teen rape

Pini Bothoko | 12 May 2026

Dibete police investigate death incident

Pini Bothoko | 12 May 2026

Man killed in a hit-and-run

Pini Bothoko | 12 May 2026

Police controlling the World Relays crowd at the National Stadium PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Relays glory meets growing complaints

A week after Botswana earned global praise for hosting the World Athletics Relays 2026, concerns are emerging over the treatment of key stakeholders who helped stage the historic event.

Mogae, a true statesman - Boko

President Duma Boko has hailed former president Festus Mogae as a voice of reason, unity and progress following the passing of the former president this morning at 0730

Lives continue to be lost on Botswana’s roads almost daily.PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Reckless driving culture fuels Botswana’s road safety crisis

The culture of recklessness on Botswana’s roads, characterised by speeding, impaired driving, and disregard for traffic laws, continues to fuel the country’s growing road safety crisis.

Flash back: The 4x400 relay team receiving 2025 BNSC award PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Hour of reckoning as BNSC holds Sport Awards

Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) will hold its 45th Botswana Sport Awards at the Gaborone International Convention Centre on Saturday.

Ready to go: Botswana hosted a successful competition PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana debunks Africa's hosting myth

On October 7, 1971, then American president Richard Nixon remarked, "Africans just can't run things. Now that's a very, very fundamental point in the international scene." The seasons might have changed, but the Nixon narrative has endured, with Africa still viewed through the Afro-pessimism lens. However, Botswana's seamless hosting of the 2026 World Relays should go a long way in instilling Afro-optimism and debunking long-standing myths, argues Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

Boitekanelo College. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Boitekanelo’s high standards saluted by SA minister

Boitekanelo College has been hailed for transforming itself into a regional centre of excellence following its ISO 9001:2015 re-certification by the Botswana Bureau of Standards.

Man aged 22 pleads guilty to raping septuagenarian

A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty before the Mahalapye Magistrate’s Court to a rape charge involving a 78-year-old woman.

MmaTshiping: A giant has fallen

In a solemn yet deeply respectful farewell, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the wider community are preparing to lay to rest one of their most enduring and hardworking figures, Ponatshego Tshiping, affectionately known as MmaTshiping.

BAMB is facing growing scrutiny following a series of alarming audit findings that expose failures in financial accountability PIC: BAMB

BAMB under fire over unaccounted P196m COVID-19 funds

The Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB) is facing growing scrutiny following a series of alarming audit findings that expose failures in financial accountability, governance and oversight involving hundreds of millions of Pula in public funds.

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Hunt for Ramhago murder suspects 11 months on

Ministry stops exam over leak allegations

I'm not implicated in the audit – Saleshando

BCP demands release of audit names, entities

Mogoditshane police investigate teen rape

Dibete police investigate death incident

Man killed in a hit-and-run

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Relays glory meets growing complaints

Mogae, a true statesman - Boko

Reckless driving culture fuels Botswana’s road safety crisis

Hour of reckoning as BNSC holds Sport Awards

Botswana debunks Africa's hosting myth

Boitekanelo’s high standards saluted by SA minister

Man aged 22 pleads guilty to raping septuagenarian

MmaTshiping: A giant has fallen

BAMB under fire over unaccounted P196m COVID-19 funds