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Friday, July 17, 2026

When the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) gathers in Mogoditshane for its elective conference over the long weekend, Dumelang Saleshando will be unbothered about his presidency.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Saleshando PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Bodungwane residents are battling the Kgatleng Land Board and others at High Court over what they describe as an unlawful eviction,. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Bodungwane settlers fight for their ancestral land

BODUNGWANE: Nestled between Dikgonnye, Kgomodiatshaba and Artesia, the quiet settlement of Bodungwane is gripped by uncertainty. For the nearly 300 residents spread across 41 homesteads, the fear is that the only home they have ever known could soon be taken away.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 July 2026

Basarwa of Bodungwane rush to court over eviction threat

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 July 2026

Kario eyes Maun West

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Gov’t rules out new jobs in public service

Pini Bothoko | 17 July 2026

BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Lucas, Dow in defining contest

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

Saleshando faces crucial unity test

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2026

According to the claim, he obtained one of the medicines from the doctor before proceeding to Grand Health Pharmacy to collect the remaining two

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

A Thamaga resident has taken Grand Health Pharmacy t/a Kekafi Holdings (Pty) Ltd and its director and responsible pharmacist, Kesego Modise, to court over dispensation of drugs.

BHC rolls out campaign to turn tenants into homeowners

The Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) has launched an ambitious nationwide campaign that will give sitting tenants the first opportunity to buy the houses they occupy.

Segametsi Radibe Michael. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

VAT changes for private medical practitioners, deputy sheriffs coming

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service has reinstated mandatory Value Added Tax (VAT) registration on a number of service providers following a review, in sweeping reforms whose implementation will commence by August.

Witness blames complainant's mother in Mojadigo rape case

A state witness in the rape trial of convicted rapist Goitsekgosi Mojadigo has told the Village Magistrate’s Court that repeated reluctance by the complainant’s mother delayed the reporting of the alleged sexual abuse despite evidence pointing to an inappropriate relationship.

Top earners to pay 27.5% tax rate

Individual top earners will start paying higher personal income tax rate under new reforms introduced by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS).

Dithapelo Keorapetse. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse has publicly acknowledged that many former Members of Parliament struggle to secure employment after leaving office, prompting the National Assembly to establish a savings and credit cooperative (SACCOS) and explore tailor-made investment, insurance, and retirement solutions to cushion politicians against financial hardship.

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Bodungwane settlers fight for their ancestral land

Basarwa of Bodungwane rush to court over eviction threat

Kario eyes Maun West

Gov’t rules out new jobs in public service

BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

Lucas, Dow in defining contest

Saleshando faces crucial unity test

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

BHC rolls out campaign to turn tenants into homeowners

VAT changes for private medical practitioners, deputy sheriffs coming

Witness blames complainant's mother in Mojadigo rape case

Top earners to pay 27.5% tax rate

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

Boko to officiate Trade Up North

BCP conference to open amid deep divisions

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