In a significant development that marks a turning point in Botswana’s longstanding battle against rhino poaching, law enforcement agencies have apprehended four suspects linked to the killing of a rhinoceros and the illicit harvesting of its horn at a private ranch in Gantsi. Authorities describe the operation as a meticulously planned covert mission. The horn, estimated to be worth approximately P3 million on the black market, was reportedly already destined for sale. Intelligence indicates the...

Botswana is navigating a deliberate transformation of its energy landscape, with solar power emerging as a cornerstone in the quest for dependable and sustainable electricity. Guided by the Botswana National Energy Policy and the Integrated Resource Plan, the government is determined to meet the country’s growing electricity demand while underpinning economic growth and honoring climate commitments. Central to this effort is the state-owned Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), which has relied heavily on collaborations with Independent...

Botswana prosecutors have intensified their efforts against former cabinet minister Lefoko Moagi, petitioning the court to seize approximately 150 cattle believed to be proceeds of corruption. The move underscores growing concerns about the misuse of public office at the highest levels of government.

  It has now been a full year since the suspension of Kweneng Land Board chairman Kganag Kgang, a decision that remains unresolved and continues to attract scrutiny amid widespread criticism of the authorities’ opaque communication.   In the wake of his suspension, the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture commissioned Blue Scorpion Consultancy to investigate allegations associated with Kgang’s leadership. Yet, the inquiry itself has become mired in controversy, with persistent doubts cast on its...

  It has now been a full year since the suspension of Kweneng Land Board chairman Kgang Kgang, a decision that remains unresolved and continues to attract scrutiny amid widespread criticism of the authorities’ opaque communication.   In the wake of his suspension, the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture commissioned Blue Scorpion Consultancy to investigate allegations associated with Kgang’s leadership. Yet, the inquiry itself has become mired in controversy, with persistent doubts cast on its...

He issued 8 prospecting licenses and had P4.7 million account opened for him DCEC, DPP say this is classic money laundering, move to immobilize his assets New Energy Company (Pty) Ltd, Wisecreatives Investments (Pty) Ltd, Moagi linked Botswana’s mineral and energy sectors have recently become the focus of a complex and high-stakes controversy involving significant allegations of corruption and money laundering. This scandal centers on the relationship between New Energy Company (Pty) Ltd, Wisecreatives Investments...

DPP has received a reported 8 dockets from DCEC ready for prosecution The Corruption busting body hinges on lifestyle audits to expose corruption DCEC is targeting former political office bearers and the current team Former Minister Moagi expected to appear in court on 20th January 2026 Botswana’s Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has zeroed in on a new front in its battle against graft: lifestyle audits targeting high-profile individuals and politically exposed persons...

Judge Mmako Abram steps in Botswana’s judicial landscape has been jolted once again following the discreet resignation of High Court Judge Omphemetse Kebonang. Opting to embark on a new chapter as Botswana’s senior diplomat to the European Union, Kebonang’s departure has unsettled many within the country’s legal circles.

Botswana Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into one of Southern Africa’s most influential and widely followed religious organizations, the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC). This probe was triggered after a substantial and unexplained sum of money was discovered sitting in one of the church’s bank accounts within Botswana, raising serious concerns about potential money laundering activities and the broader financial transparency of religious institutions in the region.    

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has become the focal point of an increasingly expansive forensic audit, with investigators uncovering what insiders are describing as “rot at its worst.” This phrase hints at a level of corruption and mismanagement within the agency that is more severe and widespread than previously suspected. According to sources close to the inquiry, the DIS initially resisted calls to open its doors to external auditors, creating a tense standoff...