Further alleges abuse of the ex parte process by DCEC, DPP Says properties acquired through inheritance, lawful transactions States that most of the assets were bought before political office The legal battle involving former Minister Kefentse Chewingie Mzwinila has erupted into a fierce contest over the integrity of judicial processes, with Mzwinila leveling serious accusations of “dirty hands” and abuse of the ex parte process against the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Directorate...

Is it a risk worth taking? Botswana is stepping boldly onto the geopolitical stage with a strategic pivot towards Russia that could reshape its economic landscape and reverberate across global diamond markets. Announcing plans to open an embassy in Moscow and inviting Russian investment in its diamond and rare earth mineral sectors, experts say Botswana signals a new chapter in its quest for economic diversification amid mounting pressures on its traditional revenue streams. This potential...

Issues formal notice to health facilities ordering withdrawal of medicines The sudden alert about suspected quality issues in tuberculosis medicines supplied by Ayesha Biotech Pvt. Ltd. has sent ripples through health systems and affected communities reliant on these critical drugs. On 19 November 2025, the Central Medical Stores (CMS) issued a formal notice to health facilities, hospital superintendents, council authorities, and chief medical officers, ordering the immediate withdrawal and quarantine of three specific TB medicines...

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) has placed a crucial spotlight on Choppies Group, congratulating the retail giant for earning a coveted spot among the finalists for the Award: ESG Pioneer of 2025 at the inaugural Pan-African ESG Awards scheduled for November 27. This milestone is much more than a ceremonial accolade, it signals a profound shift in the African corporate landscape, where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are becoming indispensable measures of success....

The shelves of opportunity have long been out of reach for many workers in Botswana’s bustling retail sector. Yet a fresh initiative by Choppies Group, one of the nation’s largest retail conglomerates, promises to rewrite that story for its employees. In an era where homeownership remains a distant dream for many, the Choppies building scheme emerges as a bold step towards turning aspirations into tangible bricks and mortar, right in the hands of the workers...

Government shake-ups this week The political maneuvers in Botswana this week erupted with far reaching decisions, marking a shift within the country’s financial and governmental institutions. Coinciding with President Duma Boko’s State of the Nation Address, a series of high-profile leadership shake-ups rocked government and quasi-government agencies, dramatically exposing underlying tensions and questions about governance. The firing of Jennate Makgolo, Commissioner General of the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), alongside the mutual separation agreement of...