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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

There were 1,003 reported cases of stealing by employees between 2020 and 2024, with the bulk of the incidents tied to the COVID-19 period. Out of the 1,003 reported cases, 168 cases were prosecuted, and 130 people were convicted out of the 148 people suspected. Only P5,041,007.24 was restrained from the whole P380,457,720, and only P887,000 was confiscated.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 21 April 2026

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Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi

World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector

MAUN: The World Bank has identified critical structural gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector, warning that the country’s heavy reliance on high-end wildlife tourism, weak infrastructure, and slow diversification threaten long-term growth and competitiveness.

Larona Makhaiza | 23 April 2026

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

Innocent Selatlhwa | 21 April 2026

UDC doesn't care about Parly – Saleshando

Larona Makhaiza | 21 April 2026

Boko denies 'pay-to-access' claims

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 April 2026

BNF marks 60 years in style

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 April 2026

Driver dies in road mishap

Pini Bothoko | 21 April 2026

Passenger sustains injuries in motor accident

Pini Bothoko | 21 April 2026

Foot and Mouth Disease control. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

FMD spreads as EU suspends Botswana beef imports

The Ministry of Lands and Agriculture has confirmed new cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Disease Control Zone 11, raising concern amongst farmers and stakeholders as containment measures intensify.

Court rejects 'UK university' law graduate's bid to practise

The Gaborone High Court has dismissed an application by a law graduate who claimed to have studied at the United Kingdom's Leeds Beckett University to be admitted as a practising attorney in the country's judicial courts, ruling that the graduate failed to prove he meets the required academic qualifications.

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

Ngakaagae hits back at “ungrateful and entitled” DIS officers

Renowned attorney and now the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Kgosietsile Ngakaagae has launched a blistering rebuttal against 132 officers of the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS), describing them as an ungrateful lot who are now refusing to pay a heavily discounted legal bill after he and his former firm secured them tens of thousands of Pula each in salary arrears.

The P1 billion cost of corruption

The economy lost close to P1 billion in both public and private sector corruption between 2020 and 2024, estimates by the country dirty money watchdog show, the first such figures ever released in the country.During that period, the country fell on the authoritative Corruption Perceptions Index from 35th out of 180 countries in 2020 to 43rd out of 180 countries in 2024.

Saleshando speaking during the media briefing. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

UDC doesn't care about Parly – Saleshando

Leader of Opposition (LoO) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president Dumelang Saleshando has accused the ruling coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change of showing a lack of care and respect for Parliament, highlighting that proceedings had to be adjourned a few times after the required one-third could not be met.

GUC defends franchise LLB programme

Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies (GUC) has reassured stakeholders after a High Court ruling dismissed its graduate’s admission bid on procedural grounds, raising concerns about its Leeds Beckett University-affiliated LLB programme.

No factions in BCP – Kekgonegile

As the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) gears up its elective congress in July, Secretary-General Goretetse Kekgonegile rebuffed claims that there are factions within the party, instead revealing that the BCP is considering doing away with lobby lists.

Seeking opportunities: Orano is the world’s second largest producer of uranium PIC: MARIO FOURMY

French uranium giant targets 15,000km² exploration

Orano, the world’s second largest uranium producer, is awaiting the approval of 15,000 square kilometres of prospecting licences in Gantsi District and has registered a local subsidiary as part of plans to fast-track development in the country.

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World Bank flags critical gaps in Botswana’s tourism sector

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

UDC doesn't care about Parly – Saleshando

Boko denies 'pay-to-access' claims

BNF marks 60 years in style

Driver dies in road mishap

Passenger sustains injuries in motor accident

FMD spreads as EU suspends Botswana beef imports

Court rejects 'UK university' law graduate's bid to practise

Only P887k recovered from P380m stolen by workers

Ngakaagae hits back at “ungrateful and entitled” DIS officers

The P1 billion cost of corruption

UDC doesn't care about Parly – Saleshando

GUC defends franchise LLB programme

No factions in BCP – Kekgonegile

French uranium giant targets 15,000km² exploration