The ambitious 1,500-kilometer Trans-Kalahari Railway and Port project (TKRP), a collaborative venture between Botswana and Namibia, is now approaching its decisive stages after nearly three decades of navigating bureaucratic hurdles. On March 18, the TKRP management office in Windhoek announced that CPCS Transcom, a London-based consultancy, had secured the bid to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study. This study will evaluate the project’s viability and provide advisory services for selecting a developer, should the project prove...

Justin Hunyepa transferred to Ministry of Basic Education and Child Welfare In a sweeping move that underscores a commitment to enhancing the well-being and education of the nation’s children, President Duma Boko announced a twist in his cabinet. This strategic reorganization includes the creation of a new role: the Assistant Minister for Child Welfare and Basic Education. The announcement was made during his address at the Botswana Examination Council’s 15th Annual Excellence Awards, a fitting...

– Between July and December 2022, the FIA documented 221 suspicious transactions – January-June, 400 suspicious transactions were reported, totaling P500 million This week, the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) released an analysis of money laundering and terrorist financing trends, uncovering a troubling pattern of 989 suspicious transaction reports (STRs) from 2022 to 2023, collectively valued at over P2 billion.  

In a deeply troubling incident, police in Selibe Phikwe have launched an investigation into allegations that a primary school student has sexually assaulted 22 of his peers. The disturbing case came to light when a security guard reportedly witnessed the suspect attacking a fellow male student.  

Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and its AVN/SKA Botswana department are proud to announce that it has been selected to host the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Conference 2026. This prestigious event will take place in the scenic town of Kasane and will bring together leading astronomers, researchers, industry experts, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond. The successful bid is a significant achievement for Botswana and underscores BIUST’s commitment to establishing the...

The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has escalated the legal battle against Botswana Defense Force (BDF) Lance Corporal Moagi Nkomeng by filing an additional three charges. Nkomeng, accused of the recent tragic slaying of three family members in Kgomokasitwa, now faces a daunting total of nine charges, up from the original six. These include murder, attempted murder, and three counts of malicious damage, as revealed by Modipedi Tladi of the DPP in the Lobatse Magistrate’s...

BTC handed over the revamped Jubilee Psychiatric Unit to Nyangabgwe Hospital in Francistown. The project was undertaken through the BTC Employee Social Responsibility Movement (BTC-ESR) based in the Northern region. The newly renovated Jubilee Psychiatric Ward costed a total amount of P170,000 (one hundred and seventy thousand pula), and will enhance the environment as well as the quality of care for both patients and staff members. Officiating the donation handover event, the Minister of Health,...

The highly anticipated launch of the first Botswana satellite (BOTSAT-1) aboard a SpaceX rocket, has been postponed due to a series of challenges including adverse weather conditions. The postponement was necessitated by routine updates to the rocket’s mission manifest. The adjustments are part of standard procedures to accommodate multiple payloads on the mission, ensuring optimal coordination among all partners involved. Such adjustments are standard in multi-satellite launches and ensure optimal coordination among all mission partners....

Member of Parliament for Lobatse, Kamal Jacobs, has retracted explosive allegations he made last week against President Duma Boko. Initially, Jacobs claimed that Boko and his bodyguard had sent him life-threatening text messages, an assertion that shook the political landscape and raised questions about safety and governance within the country. Jacobs, who had first voiced these concerns on the floor of Parliament, has now requested that his statement be expunged from The Hansard, the official...

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) and Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) officially launched their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing digital healthcare services with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony. This collaboration will focus on implementing advanced digital health solutions to improve healthcare access, quality, and efficiency across Botswana.  The project has commenced with a six-month proof of concept phase, running from March to September 2025. The key deliverables of this partnership include establishment of a...