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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis has entered a new and increasingly political phase, with opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) accusing the government of losing grip on the outbreak. On the other side, farmers across affected areas continue to raise questions over livestock destruction, movement restrictions, and the mounting economic cost of the disease.

Spira Tlhankane | 15 September 2026

Cattle.

New Era bets on employability in new strategy

New Era College has put graduate employability at the centre of its five-year strategy, with the institution promising to take industry involvement in training a step further.

Larona Makhaiza | 17 September 2026

Seven fraud counts haunt Balopi

Larona Makhaiza | 16 September 2026

Abi, Araga Evicted from Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef

correspondent | 14 September 2026

FMD crisis turns political

Spira Tlhankane | 15 September 2026

Botswana passes first credit rating test

Mbongeni Mguni | 15 September 2026

FCC horticulture market dream finally takes shape

Pini Bothoko | 15 September 2026

Youth projects struggle despite funding

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 15 September 2026

BDP leaves Balopi out in the cold

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has decided not to rally behind it's president who faces charges preferred against him by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and Directorate on Public Prosecutions (DPP).

In the dark: Kenewendo PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Kenewendo caught between alleged DCEC probe, push-out

Kenewendo’s office has firmly denied any knowledge of such an investigation, while sources close to the minister claim the allegations form part of a political campaign to weaken her position in Cabinet and ultimately force her out.

Workers singing strugle songs in Letlhakane during May Day Comemoration PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Motshwarakgole-Boko rift takes new turn

The long running fallout between former Botswana National Front (BNF) activist Johnson Motshwarakgole and President Duma Boko appears far from over, with the political consequences of their 2019 split continuing to shape on the country’s opposition politics.

BNF mourns benign, fearless Akambakamba

The death of nominated Serowe West councillor, Naledi Akambakamba, affectionately known by many as “Cde Mother”, “Mma Akay” and “Star”, has left the Botswana National Front (BNF) mourning the loss of one of its most committed and fearless cadres. Akambakamba, who passed on Monday, was not just an ordinary BNF councillor or political activist.

Balopi at Broadhurst Regional Magistrates Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Seven fraud counts haunt Balopi

Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president Mpho Balopi has found himself on the wrong side of the law after being slapped with seven counts of fraud and money laundering alongside his seven co-accused persons before Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate.

Botswana’s homebuyers age shifts to 46 years

The median age of residential property buyers in Botswana has risen to 46 years, the highest level recorded since 2021, as expensive mortgages, elevated land and construction costs and generally weak household incomes push home ownership further beyond the reach of younger Batswana.

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FCC horticulture market dream finally takes shape

Youth projects struggle despite funding

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