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The short-lived standoff between Khama and Parliament was primarily caused by the president’s paranoia and acute state of insecurity, highly placed sources within the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) have revealed. At the centre of Khama’s...

*Says a school friend: “He is not after popularity. He is not after fame. Fame is after him. He is a calm leader.  Dumelang always said ‘it will always seem impossible until it’s done’. He has done the impossible in his life and he...

Is Alec Seametso President Ian Khama’s attack dog or he is just off the leash? In any case what is emerging from Seametso’s recent attacks and outbursts clearly show that in settling for a national campaign strategist the Botswana Democratic...

The documents provide insight into how DIS director general, Isaac Kgosi may have been involved in the death of John Kalafatis. Kalafatis was brutally shot and killed execution style by members of the BDF Military Intelligence (MI). Three officers...

DIS has allegedly received a consignment of weapons of war, ammunition and high tech security surveillance gadgets from Israel, raising fears that the spy agency is arming itself to the teeth ahead of the general election. Mmegi can reveal with...

The recent arrest of Sunday Standard editor, Outsa Mokone, is yet an example of how angry the President is with those he fundamentally differs with.  Ever since he was recruited from the barracks to politics, Khama has always made it known he abhors...

While it was initially reported that the ruling party had engaged a discredited Israeli company, Nikuv International Projects, it has since turned out the company is Timor Consulting – another Israeli company linked to the feared Israeli...

If at all Khama is a ‘ruthless dictator’ who detests the rule of law, then former president Mogae should take the blame for creating the monster that is President Khama. If Khama is a mess, he is a mess of his (Mogae) own making.  Khama is...

The company’s executive team, who supposedly report directly to President Ian Khama, will by hook or crook certify a victory for the BDP in the upcoming general election, sources close to the party tell Mmegi   The nature of the company’s...

Khama indifference towards international meets unhealthy Botswana, one of the few African countries revered for being a shining example of democracy and economic success, is the only country that did not attend the United States–Africa...