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Friday, October 16, 2026

All eyes are on the new Acting Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Aobakwe Monamo, as he faces the challenge of restoring public confidence in the Directorate while navigating its complex intelligence architectural landscape.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 October 2026

The new broom: DIS’ new headhoncho PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Thiite and his company are accused of corrupt practices alongside Zakhem. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Thiite mere Zakhem front in Zakhem P272.3m tender scandal

Former Gantsi Member of Parliament (MP) Johane Thiite is being accused of fronting for business magnate, Nicolas Zakhem’s Zac Construction (Pty) Ltd in a P272 378 310.96 Tutume infrastructure development project.

Larona Makhaiza | 16 October 2026

BA ISAGO University celebrates Class of 2026

Larona Makhaiza | 15 October 2026

Monamo in challenge to calm DIS storms

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 October 2026

Magosi leaves DIS officers locked in court battles

Spira Tlhankane | 16 October 2026

Botswana-China deal targets health, education

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 October 2026

OP defends size of China delegation

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 October 2026

BOL, international oil companies lock horns over supply

Mbongeni Mguni | 16 October 2026

Molale (left) Salakae (right) charges are linked to the controversial P1.45 billion Ghanzi-New Xade road project

Molale, Salakae make history

The political transition from Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has found an unlikely meeting point in the dock. Last Friday at the Regional Magistrate’s Court, former transport and infrastructure ministers Eric Molale and Noah Salakae appeared together on corruption charges.

Mahalapye Magistrates Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Mahalapye Magistrate faces threat-to-kill charge

Mahalapye Magistrate, Kedirileng Venetia Moruakgomo, faces a threat-to-kill charge after allegedly threatening to kill two of her colleagues in a WhatsApp message.

Capital central: The BoB is the custodian of the official foreign reserves PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Foreign reserves hit 23-month high

The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached P63.2 billion in July, their highest level in 23 months, helped largely by improved diamond sales and SACU revenues.

Indisposed Zakhem misses court in P272.3m case

Businessman, Nicolas Zakhem missed his court appearance today after court was informed that he was unwell. But former Gantsi Member of Parliament (MP) Johane Thiithe and his co-accused appeared for arraignment over corruption-related charges linked to a P272.3 million Tutume infrastructure project tender.

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs and Huawei Technologies Botswana signed an MoU. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gov’t, Huawei call for PPPs in skills development

Government and Huawei Technologies Botswana have jointly called for deepened public-private partnerships to equip Batswana with practical skills to tackle youth unemployment.

Gabalape Sejie said the country needed graduates who could go beyond seeking employment. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

Boitekanelo College graduates have been challenged to use their qualifications to create opportunities and address challenges such as youth unemployment, economic diversification and climate vulnerability in Botswana.

Rabasimane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO 16.33.42

Rabasimane accuses Ngakaagae of being 'two-faced'

Few days after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae accused unions of allegedly looting pensioners' money, Manual Workers Union deputy CEO Robert Rabasimane has hit back, accusing him (Ngakaagae) of benefiting the most from the pension fund scandal.

We're coming for ministers, PSs, union leaders—Ngakaagae warns

With high-profile cases piling up before the courts, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae has warned that no one suspected of corruption will be spared scrutiny.

BDC sees traction in turnaround plan

State investment agency, the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), says its recent turnaround at company level from a P171 million loss to a P14 million profit is a sign of progress in rebuilding financial resilience and investment capacity.

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Thiite mere Zakhem front in Zakhem P272.3m tender scandal

BA ISAGO University celebrates Class of 2026

Monamo in challenge to calm DIS storms

Magosi leaves DIS officers locked in court battles

Botswana-China deal targets health, education

OP defends size of China delegation

BOL, international oil companies lock horns over supply

Molale, Salakae make history

Mahalapye Magistrate faces threat-to-kill charge

Foreign reserves hit 23-month high

Indisposed Zakhem misses court in P272.3m case

Gov’t, Huawei call for PPPs in skills development

Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

Rabasimane accuses Ngakaagae of being 'two-faced'

We're coming for ministers, PSs, union leaders—Ngakaagae warns

BDC sees traction in turnaround plan