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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Half-billion pula lost to non-starter DM projects

Taxpayers are set to fork out nearly half-a-billion pula to settle claims for 132 government projects that were suspended before a single brick could be laid, or any foundation dug.

Spira Tlhankane | 17 February 2026

Groundbreaking of one of the country's major projects. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Extension II Magistrate Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

'Next time, don’t report to the police, figure out where to go'

After a woman withdrew a threat-to-kill case, Extension II Chief Magistrate Kamogelo Mmesi said the latter is one of the women who make it difficult to fight Gender Based Violence (GBV).

Larona Makhaiza | 19 February 2026

Overcrowding crisis persists in Shashe West primary schools

Pini Bothoko | 17 February 2026

Gaitsiwe demands P2m for roadblock ordeal

Sharon Mathala | 17 February 2026

Justice sleeps as ‘mother killer’ walks free

Pini Bothoko | 17 February 2026

Half-billion pula lost to non-starter DM projects

Spira Tlhankane | 17 February 2026

Illegal slaughter persists in Serowe despite FMD restrictions

Pini Bothoko | 17 February 2026

BPF Youth and Women's League elections loom amidst uncertainty

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 February 2026

BTO suspends CEO over Masisi’s hotel grading allegations

Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) Chief Executive Officer, Keitumetse Setlang, has been suspended from duty amid allegations of corruption, abuse of office and financial mismanagement.

What was once a place of faith, unity and shared history has now become the centre of a bitter and emotionally charged land dispute

Who owns Lentswe le Moriti?

Residents of Lentswe-le-Moriti have turned against a church they have trusted for decades, demanding that Bishop Dr Joseph Engenas Lekganyane personally come forward to clarify who truly owns the land they call home.

Gaolatlhe arriving at parliament to deliver the budget speech PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Travel, overtime remain hefty while gov’t preaches strictness

A data deep-dive into the 2026-27 Expenditure Estimates reveals millions are still flowing into travel and overtime claims despite calls for a moratorium. Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe emphasised this week that government wants to tighten the purse strings by clamping down on internal and external travel and reining in ballooning overtime payments.

State opposes bail for maid's bail application

An Investigating Officer (IO) Bagamang Dario has stood firm against granting a house helper accused of cruel punishment of a minor child.

Torn down: The border fence has broken down, allowing people, vehicles and animals through with ease PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

FMD crisis: A tale of two countries

The FMD crisis in North East District is a tale of two countries, with Zimbabwe's cattle posing a significant threat to Botswana's livestock industry. Mmegi journalists, LESEDI MKHUTSHWA, LARONA MAKHAIZA & KENNEDY RAMOKONE, visited leaders in Jackalas No.1 for insight on the dynamics

Public servants’ salary hike, housing allowances add to rising recurrent budget

The government’s proposed ministerial recurrent budget for the 2026/2027 financial year has risen to P67.78 billion, largely driven by public servants’ salary increases, housing, upkeep allowances, and expanded education sponsorship commitments.

BTC reduces data prices following regulator approval

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has downwardly revised its mobile data prices following regulatory approvals, introducing new bundles that offer more data at lower or unchanged price points.

Galebotswe's faction returns to fight for BPF's soul

The battle for control of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) is far from over. This week, several suspended party members will face the court to argue why the interim order granted to the current leadership should not be made permanent.

Under pressure: The BPC says its expenses are rising, while revenues remain stagnant or decline PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Industry strongly rejects BPC tariff request

Industry bodies and other stakeholders have firmly rejected the Botswana Power Corporation’s (BPC) request for a 46% electricity tariff increase for the 2026–2027 financial year, with tensions mounting at a public hearing hosted by the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) this week.

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'Next time, don’t report to the police, figure out where to go'

Overcrowding crisis persists in Shashe West primary schools

Gaitsiwe demands P2m for roadblock ordeal

Justice sleeps as ‘mother killer’ walks free

Half-billion pula lost to non-starter DM projects

Illegal slaughter persists in Serowe despite FMD restrictions

BPF Youth and Women's League elections loom amidst uncertainty

BTO suspends CEO over Masisi’s hotel grading allegations

Who owns Lentswe le Moriti?

Travel, overtime remain hefty while gov’t preaches strictness

State opposes bail for maid's bail application

FMD crisis: A tale of two countries

Public servants’ salary hike, housing allowances add to rising recurrent budget

BTC reduces data prices following regulator approval

Galebotswe's faction returns to fight for BPF's soul

Industry strongly rejects BPC tariff request