The Directorate of Intelligence and Security’s (DIS) has made unprecedented appointment of 54 deputy directors at the E2 scale level. This revelation, brought to light by Ramotswa Member if Parliament, Boniface Mabeo in a pointed address to the Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), has ignited a fierce debate about the propriety and financial wisdom of such staffing decisions within one of the nation’s most secretive agencies. The PSP, Ms. Matshidiso Bokole, has promised a...

The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has confirmed it is investigating allegations involving Peter Fana Magosi, the Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), alongside several intelligence officers suspected of corruption and unexplained wealth.

The long-anticipated overhaul of Botswana’s anti-corruption framework has hit a roadblock, as the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) announced that the proposed Anti-Corruption Bill will not be introduced during the current parliamentary session.

Sefalana Group has reached a significant milestone, posting its highest-ever annual revenue of P12 billion. This achievement underscores the resilience and strength of one of Botswana’s leading retail and wholesale companies. Yet, this record turnover comes amid a challenging economic landscape that has squeezed profitability. Presenting the group’s audited financial results for the year ending April 26, 2026, Group Managing Director Chandra Chauhan noted that revenue rose by 9 percent compared to the previous year,...

The growing displacement of migrants from South Africa has revealed a deeper crisis beyond the immediate upheaval; thousands are losing access to social security benefits they worked years to earn. As rising anti-immigrant sentiment and stricter immigration controls push many migrants back to their home countries, pensions, unemployment insurance, and other contributory benefits are being left behind. This situation has reignited urgent calls for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to enforce legally binding agreements...

The saga of the missing helicopters linked to Botswana’s Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism has taken a darker, more tangled turn – one that weaves together allegations of corruption, international intrigue, and the desperate fight to protect the country’s precious wildlife. What began as a straightforward procurement to bolster conservation efforts has morphed into a mystery that strikes at the heart of governance and accountability in Botswana. At the centre of this story are...