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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

'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.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 14 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

Mohwasa to headline Beyond 40: Stride by Stride Walk

Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, will headline the inaugural Beyond 40: Stride by Stride Walk, scheduled for 5 September 2026 at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone.

staff writer | 15 July 2026

Witness blames complainant's mother in Mojadigo rape case

Larona Makhaiza | 15 July 2026

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 14 July 2026

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

Spira Tlhankane | 14 July 2026

BPP infiltrated – Molapise declares

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 14 July 2026

BPP Youth League dissolved amidst rift

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 14 July 2026

Pedestrian, 32, dies in Mmopane truck accident

Pini Bothoko | 14 July 2026

Former Air Botswana captain denies liability over cancelled Jo’burg flight

Former Air Botswana (AB) captain, Benedict Dumelang Gaborakanelwe, has formally opposed a lawsuit brought against him by the parastatal, denying that he breached his employment contract or caused the losses the airline is claiming after a Johannesburg flight was cancelled.

New pathways: OLEA Botswana employees and group management celebrate the rebranding and launch PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

OLEA Botswana officially launches

Leading insurance brokerage, OLEA Botswana, officially marked its evolution from being Marsh Botswana today, with a launch attended by a cross-section of the country’s insurance and risk industry.

'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.

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.

Top stars excused from Commonwealth Games

Botswana’s top stars, Letsile Tebogo, Collen Busang Kebinatshipi, and Bayapo Ndori, will not be competing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games scheduled for Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026.

New GCC Clerk walks into a political minefield

The appointment of Mosidi Batsalelwang as acting town clerk at the Gaborone City Council (GCC) has once again thrust the local authority into the spotlight, raising questions over whether the city's political leadership and administration can finally work together harmoniously.

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.

New pathways: The BURS is expanding its revenue streams PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Botswana expands digital tax net

Botswana’s introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on remote services places the country amongst continental peers who last year reaped $514.6 million (P7 billion) from similar taxes, underlining the revenue line’s growing importance on the continent.

Mahlaya fills Masaseng’s ‘big boots’ at FUB

Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB) last Saturday confirmed the appointment of Unoda Pride Mahlaya as its substantive secretary-general to replace Kgosana Masaseng who has joined FIFPRO Africa as secretary-general.

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Mohwasa to headline Beyond 40: Stride by Stride Walk

Witness blames complainant's mother in Mojadigo rape case

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

BPP infiltrated – Molapise declares

BPP Youth League dissolved amidst rift

Pedestrian, 32, dies in Mmopane truck accident

Former Air Botswana captain denies liability over cancelled Jo’burg flight

OLEA Botswana officially launches

'Wrong medicine' lands pharmacy in P1m lawsuit

VAT changes for private medical practitioners, deputy sheriffs coming

Top stars excused from Commonwealth Games

New GCC Clerk walks into a political minefield

MPs struggle to find jobs after Parley

Botswana expands digital tax net

Mahlaya fills Masaseng’s ‘big boots’ at FUB