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Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Union leaders fire salvos at Boko
Fiery and highly charged trade union leaders have sharply excoriated President Duma Boko following his jibe during the recent May Day commemorations in the diamond-rich village of Letlhakane, signalling escalating tensions between labour and the new administration.
Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 05 May 2026
Workers singing strugle songs in Letlhakane during May Day Comemoration. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
Workers singing strugle songs in Letlhakane during May Day Comemoration. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

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MmaTshiping: A giant has fallen

In a solemn yet deeply respectful farewell, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the wider community are preparing to lay to rest one of their most enduring and hardworking figures, Ponatshego Tshiping, affectionately known as MmaTshiping.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 May 2026

Boitekanelo’s high standards saluted by SA minister

Pauline Dikuelo | 08 May 2026

Mogae, a true statesman - Boko

Larona Makhaiza | 08 May 2026

EH Construction/Lucara Botswana donates to Mmatshumu Primary School

Phatsimo Kapeng | 07 May 2026

Man aged 22 pleads guilty to raping septuagenarian

Larona Makhaiza | 07 May 2026

Hunyepa: A militant, radical and a great political organiser

Ryder Gabathuse | 01 May 2026

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Johannes Kambai | 06 May 2026
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