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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Police hauled to court over Dolly Doll Disele's alleged stalker

Broadhurst Magistrate's Court, Principal Magistrate Tshelo Magetse has ordered the Gaborone West Police Station to appear before court to explain why they have not apprehended a man accused of harassing and cyberbullying Bopilo Phatsimo, popularly known as Dolly Doll Disele on Facebook.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 24 February 2026

Broadhurst Magistrate's Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO.

Accused DIS agent in fatal drug bust wants state to withdraw case

A special agent of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Oteng Keraamang accused to have played a role in the drug bust police shootout that left one dead at the GSS grounds has demanded that the case should be withdrawn.

Larona Makhaiza | 25 February 2026

Police hauled to court over Dolly Doll Disele's alleged stalker

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 24 February 2026

BDP regime spent P167.7m on 100,000 plots

Spira Tlhankane | 24 February 2026

Man guilty of defiling girlfriend's teen daughter

Sharon Mathala | 24 February 2026

Manual Workers Union loses Motsamai case with costs

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 24 February 2026

No plans to expand Molepolole

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 February 2026

UDC student wing grapples with infighting

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 February 2026

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).

Man accused of murdering mother fails to meet bail conditions

A young man who stands accused of murdering his mother has been further remanded in custody after failing to meet bail conditions.

Going up: Overall annual inflation was measured at 4.1% in January, but food inflation came in at 6.1% PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Food inflation speeds up

The annual rate of increase in the average prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages reached 6.1 percent in January, the quickest in more than 12 months, indicating faster rising prices of most basic commodities.

University of Botswana.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

UB restructuring reaches parley

The long-running restructuring process at University of Botswana (UB) has once again resurfaced this time around in the 13th Parliament, echoing concerns that dominated debates in the 12th Parliament.

New pathways: Koolatotse says Debswana is stepping up its diversification drive

Debswana secures board approval for multi-billion diversification drive

The country’s single most important economic entity, Debswana Diamond Company, has secured board approval to pursue investments beyond its core business of rough diamond mining, as persistent market pressures threaten the long-term sustainability of the mining giant.

De Beers, Stanford Graduate of School of Business renew partnership

The Stanford Graduate School of Business and De Beers Group have renewed their partnership aimed at scaling high potential enterprises across Southern Africa, in a move that aligns with government’s pursuit of a private-sector led economy.

Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust PIC: OKMCT

Delta lease fallout as Trust accuses gov’t of betrayal

A bitter land dispute is brewing in the South-Eastern reaches of the Okavango Delta after the Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust (OKMCT) served the government with a 30-day statutory notice, threatening to drag the matter to the High Court over the stalled renewal of its NG32 lease. NG32 is a community-controlled wildlife management area.

Miss Botswana reveals 2026 Top 12 Finalists

Miss Botswana Organisation has revealed the top 12 finalists for the 2026 Miss Botswana competition. The finale will be hosted on March 21st at the Molapo Piazza venue.

Violence fuels fear, undermines public trust – Marathe warns

PINI BOTHOKOStaff WriterThe rising levels of violent crime and the growing brutality behind it are casting a shadow over public safety in Botswana, with police warning that fear is...

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Accused DIS agent in fatal drug bust wants state to withdraw case

Police hauled to court over Dolly Doll Disele's alleged stalker

BDP regime spent P167.7m on 100,000 plots

Man guilty of defiling girlfriend's teen daughter

Manual Workers Union loses Motsamai case with costs

No plans to expand Molepolole

UDC student wing grapples with infighting

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

Man accused of murdering mother fails to meet bail conditions

Food inflation speeds up

UB restructuring reaches parley

Debswana secures board approval for multi-billion diversification drive

De Beers, Stanford Graduate of School of Business renew partnership

Delta lease fallout as Trust accuses gov’t of betrayal

Miss Botswana reveals 2026 Top 12 Finalists

Violence fuels fear, undermines public trust – Marathe warns