Showmax subscribers to get trial access to DStv Stream Compact

From 1 April 2026, eligible Showmax subscribers will get trial access to DStv Stream Compact, with the option to continue at BWP80 per month. At a glance: Showmax Originals move to DStv Stream, bringing streaming, live TV and sport together in one app DStv Compact, Compact Plus and Premium customers already have access to thousands of hours of Showmax Originals on DStv Stream Showmax subscribers to get trial access to DStv Stream Compact until end May...

This is your time – Holiday mode activated

What to watch on DStv this April This April, DStv is dialling up the fun with a jam‑packed entertainment line‑up perfect for the holidays. From Bluey and Peter Rabbit to blockbuster premieres and gripping new drama series, families across Africa can settle in for non‑stop viewing all month long. Plus, parents can keep their little early birds entertained with a daily 6am kids’ movie premiere on the M-Net Movie Channels. Top kids holiday movies The Wild Robot: Saturday, 11 April at 20:00...

Bakgatla Royal Brothers Clash

Tensions are rising among the Bakgatla Ba Ga Mmanaana tribal chiefs, as Acting Kgosi Oscar Mosielele contemplates legal action against his older brother and substantive Kgosi, Kgabosetso Mosielele, over the multi-million Pula Ipelego Trust. At a kgotla meeting on Friday, Kgosi Oscar revealed that former President Mokgweetsi Masisi has driven a wedge between him and Kgosi Kgabosetso, shaking the foundations of the royal court and dividing the Mosielele ruling house all the way down to...

Kesitilwe nominated for iGaming AFRIKA Choice – Person of the Year award

In the bustling world of African iGaming, where innovation meets opportunity, one name has emerged as a beacon for the continent’s rapidly evolving digital betting landscape: Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe. His nomination for the prestigious “iGaming AFRIKA Choice – Person of the Year (Male)” award at the upcoming 2026 iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards is not just a personal accolade, it’s a reflection of the transformative impact he has had on the African iGaming sector. This award,...

A Red Devil’s Renaissance: How Danny Welbeck Defied the Odds to Become Brighton’s Master Mentor

At 35, Danny Welbeck is playing some of the finest football of his career, fuelled by the relentless standards instilled in him during his formative years at Manchester United. In a reflection on his remarkable journey, the seasoned striker opens up about surviving career-threatening injuries, mentoring the next generation at Brighton & Hove Albion, and why his love for the beautiful game burns brighter than ever. There is a quiet dignity to Danny Welbeck. In a modern footballing era...

Letlole La Rona Reports 7% Revenue Growth and 97% Occupancy as Portfolio Fundamentals Hold

Revenue increased by 7% to P106.9 million (Dec 2024: P100.2 million) Occupancy levels remained strong at 97%, with collection rates at 97% Net fair value loss of P4.5 million Profit before tax decreased to P40.6 million (Dec 2024: P82.6 million) Interim distribution of 4.40 thebe per linked unit (Dec 2024: 6.31 thebe), reflecting a more conservative capital allocation approach Letlole La Rona Limited (“LLR” or “the Group”) has announced its unaudited financial results for the...

Rollers in talks with Arab investors

Botswana’s most storied football club, Township Rollers, is on the brink of a critical financial rescue, with advanced talks underway involving Arab investors aimed at stabilizing the club’s precarious operations. Inside sources reveal that the club’s leadership recently convened a meeting with players and technical staff to outline the unfolding takeover plans. Club chairman Thapelo Pabalinga, general manager Motshegetsi Mafa, and spokesperson Kaizer Sekaba attended the briefing, seeking to calm growing anxieties about the club’s...

Standard Chartered Botswana opens applications for Women in Tech Cohort 3

Standard Chartered Botswana, in partnership with Dream Factory Foundation, has opened applications for the 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator programme. Since its launch in Botswana in 2024, this initiative has driven impressive results, boosting revenue by over P5 million, creating 128 new jobs, and distributing more than P1.4 million in seed funding. Many startups that completed the programme have continued to grow, leveraging their experience to secure an additional P400,000 in external funding. Now entering...

Minister Chombo Tables P691.6 Million Budget

Vows to Tackle GBV and Youth Unemployment The Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Honourable Lesego Chombo, on Monday presented sweeping budget proposals totalling over P691 million to the Committee of Supply, outlining an ambitious agenda anchored on combating gender-based violence, empowering women economically, and transforming opportunities for Botswana’s youth. Addressing the Committee under Organisation 2200, Minister Chombo requested P686,649,970.00 for recurrent expenditure and P5,000,000 for development purposes for the 2026/2027 financial year, a budget...