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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Kgafela to miss another 'ancestral' May 21 deadline

Bakgatla ba Kgafela, who have been harbouring hope that their Kgosikgolo, Kgafela Kgafela II, would be arriving home on May 21, 2026, have suffered a blow. With just a few days left before May 21, the only day Kgafela can return to Botswana, his assistant and current regent, Kgosi Bana Sekai, has said Kgafela will not return home this year or in 2027.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 19 May 2026

Kgafela and his tribe

I did not note any injuries on Sithole- Magistrate

The Gaborone High Court was told this week that murder accused Lovemore Sithole appeared calm when giving his confession statement, contradicting claims he admitted to the murder under duress.

Larona Makhaiza | 22 May 2026

Seretse never backs down politically

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 22 May 2026

BDP divisions explode at Mogae's funeral

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 22 May 2026

Pule: Facing your nemesis on on the other side of the aisle

Ryder Gabathuse | 15 May 2026

India eyes stronger Africa ties

Larona Makhaiza | 15 May 2026

Creatives to honour Tshwenyego

staff writer | 20 May 2026

Seakgosing’s humility united bitter rivals

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 May 2026

Creatives to honour Tshwenyego

Family, friends, colleagues and members of Botswana’s creative industry will tomorrow gather for the memorial service of the late Kgomotso Tshwenyego, whose contribution to the country’s entertainment sector has been widely recognised.

Palapye police probe rape of 11-year-old girl

Palapye police are investigating a case in which an 11-year-old girl was raped by her mother's male relative on Saturday night.

Grand return: The Desert Race will return to Gaborone.FILE PIC

Desert Race makes shock return to Gaborone

For years, the sound of roaring engines, flying sand and packed roadside camps became synonymous with Jwaneng. But this year’s Sarona 1000km Desert Race is making a shock shift to Gaborone.

Fighting to survive: Air Botswana has huge debts and is also struggling with operational issues PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

Air Botswana to lease out jets as financial pressures mount

Despite receiving a more than P300 million investment from government to buy jets, Air Botswana now says its six-aircraft fleet is larger than what it currently needs to run operations efficiently, warning that excess jets are draining the airline’s finances through insurance costs and expensive maintenance obligations.

President Boko speaking at Mogae's funeral. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Political rivals unite at Mogae’s burial

Former president Festus Mogae’s burial on Saturday proved that, despite political differences, party colours, and ideological battles, there are moments capable of bringing politicians together under one roof.

Facing charges: Gobagoba PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Top referee faces sexual misconduct charges

Top local football referee, Tshepo Gobagoba, is facing multiple charges, including sexual harassment and gender-based misconduct in a case that is before the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC). The DC met on April 9, 2026, to consider the charges laid against Gobagoba, an elite Premier League referee.

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I did not note any injuries on Sithole- Magistrate

Seretse never backs down politically

BDP divisions explode at Mogae's funeral

Pule: Facing your nemesis on on the other side of the aisle

India eyes stronger Africa ties

Creatives to honour Tshwenyego

Seakgosing’s humility united bitter rivals

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