A legal storm is brewing, and at the eye of it is Bakang Seretse, a businessman entangled in what could become one of the most explosive constitutional challenges the country has seen in recent years. His legal team has launched a fierce attack on the prosecution, arguing that the case against him is not only outdated but also fundamentally flawed in law. Their bold claim: the case is “unconstitutional, invalid and dead on arrival.” This...

A fresh legal battle has erupted over control of the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC), as the National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and Parastatal Workers Union returns to the Maun High Court in an effort to dismantle the council’s current leadership and overturn key decisions made in January. Court documents obtained by WeekendPost reveal that the union filed a Notice of Motion dated April 8, 2026, naming the Attorney General of Botswana and several...

Members of Parliament have voiced strong opposition to the proposed Public Service Bill, criticizing its failure to acknowledge the dual nature of parliamentary and constituency staff. Lawmakers argue that these employees should be distinctly classified as political appointees, exempt from the restrictions that apply to career public servants. During parliamentary debate, legislators expressed support for rules designed to preserve the civil service’s neutrality, emphasizing that such reforms aim to enhance governance, accountability, and public confidence...

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is gearing up for a highly anticipated and closely watched elective conference scheduled for this July, a critical event that promises to reshape the party’s leadership landscape. At the heart of this gathering is a fiercely contested race for the chairperson position, which has emerged as a central focus of internal rivalry and shifting political alliances within the opposition ranks. The outcome of this contest is expected to have a...

…as Minister Kenewendo Affirms Ongoing Negotiations Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, has reaffirmed the government’s active pursuit of a strategic stake in Angola’s Lobito Oil Refinery, emphasizing that discussions between the two nations remain underway despite reports to the contrary. In an interview with WeekendPost, Kenewendo stood firm on Botswana’s earlier declarations, underscoring the country’s dedication to securing its energy future through regional collaboration. “We stand by our public statements, and...

The 2016 closure of BCL Mine, one of Botswana’s most contentious economic decisions, has resurfaced at the center of political debate as former President Ian Khama stands by the shutdown. This comes as a Commission of Inquiry investigates whether the closure was lawful, justified, and free from misconduct. In an interview with WeekendPost, Khama reaffirmed his support for the closure, emphasizing that the mine had become economically unsustainable due to declining copper and nickel prices...

Botswana’s long-standing reputation as one of Africa’s most respected policing institutions for human rights and governance is under renewed scrutiny following a petition concerning the death of 13-year-old Retshepile “Tshepi” Tshedu from Sehithwa. The petition, submitted to Parliament on Thursday in the presence of Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe and lawmakers, accuses authorities of failing to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the child’s death, initially reported as a suicide by hanging on May 17, 2025. Subsequent...

With less than three years remaining before Botswana’s 2029 general elections, the political scene is already buzzing with activity as parties jockey for position. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which suffered a significant setback when it lost power in the 2024 elections, is reportedly exploring various strategic options to reclaim its influence. One of the most intriguing developments is the possibility of the BDP forging an alliance with the Alliance for Progressives (AP), a move...