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Friday, November 06, 2026

In a development that threatens to overshadow President Duma Boko's third State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week, the much-publicised forensic audit into alleged corruption and financial misconduct has hit an extraordinary bottleneck.

Spira Tlhankane | 06 November 2026

The audit was presented to Boko on April 30, 2026, a month after the March deadline PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

A personal farewell to my brother, mentor and comrade

PALAPYE: Some departures are difficult to comprehend, and some losses leave a void that words can hardly describe. The passing of Keineetse Daniel Mpe Keineetse, affectionately known by many names – KDMK, KK, DK III and Lacustra Dan Paris – is one such loss.

BREWER KENOSI | 06 November 2026

UBLS alumni association AGM in Gaborone

staff writer | 06 November 2026

Pros, cons of cadre deployment

staff writer | 06 November 2026

Boko’s time runs thin on the economy

Mbongeni Mguni,Pauline Dikuelo,Lewanika Timothy | 06 November 2026

Crime crisis: A challenge Boko cannot afford to overlook in SONA

Pini Bothoko | 06 November 2026

Batswana await UDC’s health rescue plan

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 November 2026

Forensic audit in limbo ahead of SONA

Spira Tlhankane | 06 November 2026

Cautious but confident: Kenewendo is leading the rebound in the minerals sector

Growth set to rise as mining powers back

Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, says natural diamond sales in the world’s most important market, the United States, are up by as much as six percent this year, following two years of contraction, while in non-diamonds, government’s new exploration company has kicked off a campaign to regain ground in copper while hunting for gold, critical minerals and others.

BBS Bank and Debswana sign Memorandum Of Understanding to assist SMEs

BBS Bank and Debswana signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the just ended Business Botswana bi-annual National Business Conference in Francistown.

The BDF Legends ensemble comprised Frank 'Franco' Lesokwane, retired Major Phale, Warrant Officer Herbert Boatile, Warrant Officer Sebele Morolong, Warrant Officer Lister Boleseng, Soccer Moruakgomo, Makhwengwe Mengwe and Phemelo 'Fresh' Lesokwane

BDF legends leave revellers yearning for more

Former Botswana Defence Force (BDF) musicians stole the spotlight during the official launch of the 32nd BDF Bands in Concert Style, delivering a captivating performance that left revellers yearning for more.

Khama wants answers over the controversial P45 million Karakul sheep procurement PIC: BW PARLIAMENT

Khama demands answers over P45m sheep procurement

Former president, Ian Khama has turned up the heat on his longtime adversaries, former president Mokgweetsi Masisi and ex- Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Peter Magosi.

Kgosi was succeeded by Magosi, another former military officer PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

‘No qualifications needed for one to head DIS’

Former president, Ian Khama has prompted government to admit that the law prescribes no specific qualifications, fixed tenure or age limit for the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General (DG) position.

Members of the public got to have the first-hand experience of the project

Bus operators back Tana, secure 35% stake

The Botswana Bus Operators Association (BBOA) is rallying behind the government’s transformation project, describing it as a game-changer for the transport industry.

Accused magistrate barred from Mahalapye Magistrate Court

Senior Magistrate Kedirileng Moruakgomo who faces two counts of threat to kill for threatening to kill her co-workers has been barred from entering Mahalapye Magistrate Court, as one of her bail conditions.

Molepolole police hunt eloper after mob assault

Police have launched a manhunt for a man from Borakalalo ward in Molepolole who allegedly fled Scottish Livingstone Hospital whilst undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in a suspected mob assault.

Holding strong: Property prices are highest in Gaborone, but recent trends suggest worrying signals

Gaborone homeowners push borrowing limits

Homeowners with properties in Gaborone are carrying mortgage debt equivalent to nearly 94% of their properties' value, leaving them with little room to absorb a fall in house prices as expensive loans and a slowing economy weigh on the residential market, BusinessWeek has established.