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Commuter fare hike lays bare cracks in gov’t machinery

What was meant to be a routine policy adjustment has spiralled into a full-blown governance spectacle after President Duma Boko suspended a top Transport Ministry official for allegedly bypassing the Minister, in shock commuter fare increases that sparked protests on Wednesday.

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

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Segokgo: Surviving the inexorable confronts

In the Mmegi/The Monitor newsroom, there is a popular view that Calistus Kolantsho, the two titles’ sports scribe, is Tlokweng constituency legislator Phenyo Segokgo’s doppelganger, though the similarities aren’t particularly striking. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Ryder Gabathuse | 03 April 2026

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Pini Bothoko | 06 April 2026

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Mqondisi Dube | 06 April 2026

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

Correspondent | 06 April 2026

Galebotswe faction sets course for August elective congress

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

Reatile disowns BPF power struggles

Spira Tlhankane | 03 April 2026

BDP rebuild drive gains momentum

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 April 2026

No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

Following the dismissal of its urgent application with costs by the Gaborone High Court, the Bus Operators Association of Botswana has announced that it will not appeal the ruling, but will instead cease operations.

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Lesego Motlhabankwe, brother to the late Tshepo 'Talk Talk' Motlhabankwe has narrated his final moments shortly after he returned from a night out on Sunday morning.

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Police in Tatitown have arrested a 37-year-old post office branch manager and three male suspects in connection with an alleged staged robbery that took place on April 1, 2026.

BDP confirms Shamukuni's passing

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has announced the passing of former Chobe Member of Parliament (MP), Machana Ronald Shamukuni, following an illness.

Tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele,. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

Youth unite against fare hike

On Wednesday, tertiary students escalated their concerns by petitioning Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, accusing him of failing to urgently address their grievances. The students, who stood at the Office of the President for hours also demanded to know whether their allowance will be increased.

Commuter fare hike lays bare cracks in gov’t machinery

BDP accuses UDC of "scapegoat politics" over gazette blunder

Former ruling party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has launched a scathing attack on the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)-led government, accusing it of attempting to deflect blame onto junior officials following the controversial commuter fare hike Government Gazette error.

Fatal crash near Tewane leaves woman dead, nine injured

A woman believed to be between 40 and 45 years old has died following a road traffic accident involving a combi and a 65-seater bus in the early hours of Friday morning near Tewane village.

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

Government and transport operators have officially gone back to the negotiating table following recent tensions over commuter fare hikes, in a move aimed at finding common ground and stabilising the sector.

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Segokgo: Surviving the inexorable confronts

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

Galebotswe faction sets course for August elective congress

Reatile disowns BPF power struggles

BDP rebuild drive gains momentum

No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

Brother narrates Talk Talk's last moments

Post Office boss, three others arrested over alleged staged robbery

BDP confirms Shamukuni's passing

Youth unite against fare hike

Commuter fare hike lays bare cracks in gov’t machinery

BDP accuses UDC of "scapegoat politics" over gazette blunder

Fatal crash near Tewane leaves woman dead, nine injured

Gov't, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis