Mmegi Online

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Half-billion pula lost to non-starter DM projects

Taxpayers are set to fork out nearly half-a-billion pula to settle claims for 132 government projects that were suspended before a single brick could be laid, or any foundation dug.

Spira Tlhankane | 17 February 2026

Groundbreaking of one of the country's major projects. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

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.

Larona Makhaiza | 20 February 2026

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

Larona Makhaiza | 19 February 2026

Overcrowding crisis persists in Shashe West primary schools

Pini Bothoko | 17 February 2026

Gaitsiwe demands P2m for roadblock ordeal

Sharon Mathala | 17 February 2026

Justice sleeps as ‘mother killer’ walks free

Pini Bothoko | 17 February 2026

Half-billion pula lost to non-starter DM projects

Spira Tlhankane | 17 February 2026

Illegal slaughter persists in Serowe despite FMD restrictions

Pini Bothoko | 17 February 2026

What was once a place of faith, unity and shared history has now become the centre of a bitter and emotionally charged land dispute

Who owns Lentswe le Moriti?

Residents of Lentswe-le-Moriti have turned against a church they have trusted for decades, demanding that Bishop Dr Joseph Engenas Lekganyane personally come forward to clarify who truly owns the land they call home.

BTO suspends CEO over Masisi’s hotel grading allegations

Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) Chief Executive Officer, Keitumetse Setlang, has been suspended from duty amid allegations of corruption, abuse of office and financial mismanagement.

BTC reduces data prices following regulator approval

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) has downwardly revised its mobile data prices following regulatory approvals, introducing new bundles that offer more data at lower or unchanged price points.

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).

Gaolatlhe arriving at parliament to deliver the budget speech PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Travel, overtime remain hefty while gov’t preaches strictness

A data deep-dive into the 2026-27 Expenditure Estimates reveals millions are still flowing into travel and overtime claims despite calls for a moratorium. Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe emphasised this week that government wants to tighten the purse strings by clamping down on internal and external travel and reining in ballooning overtime payments.