A drug best known for sparking romance may soon find a new role on the battlefield against cancer. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, famous for treating erectile dysfunction, has emerged from the shadows of its primary use to reveal a surprising potential: slowing the spread of cancer. Recent research from leading scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science and collaborators has uncovered how this little blue pill might interfere with a cancer cell’s ability...
In the early hours of August 5, 2026, an extraordinary and unintended event unfolded above our heads: a four-ton piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket hurtled uncontrollably toward the lunar surface, set to crash at a staggering speed of 5,400 miles per hour. The rocket stage, a remnant from a mission launched in January 2025 to ferry a lunar lander, had been tumbling through space, out of control and untracked for months, before its...
For decades, the pathway to substantial wealth in Africa was firmly rooted in tangible resources and heavy industries. Ambitious entrepreneurs seeking outsized returns typically gravitated toward sectors like cement manufacturing, oil extraction, mining, traditional retail banking, or mobile telecommunications. These industries required vast upfront investments in machinery, land rights, distribution networks, and government concessions before turning a profit. That era is now giving way to a profound economic shift. A new wave of entrepreneurs, armed...
A drug best known for sparking romance may soon find a new role on the battlefield against cancer. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, famous for treating erectile dysfunction, has emerged from the shadows of its primary use to reveal a surprising potential: slowing the spread of cancer. Recent research from leading scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science and collaborators has uncovered how this little blue pill might interfere with a cancer cell’s ability...
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,...
More than two years after a devastating bus crash claimed 45 lives near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa, at least 20 families affected by the tragedy are poised to receive compensation from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) before year’s end. The crash, which occurred on March 28, 2024, involved a bus carrying Zion Christian Church (ZCC) pilgrims from Molepolole to Moria for Easter celebrations. The vehicle reportedly lost control on a bridge and ignited, killing...
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 Gambling Authority of Botswana finds itself in the midst of a serious governance crisis after revelations that its Acting CEO, now confirmed CEO, launched an unauthorized and malicious campaign aimed at damaging the reputation of his predecessor. In a legal notice dated July 23, 2026, attorneys representing former CEO Emolemo Peter Kesitilwe demanded P400,000 in damages, accusing Acting CEO Moruntshi Kemorwale of orchestrating a character assassination that has compromised Kesitilwe’s international reputation. The conflict...
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...
Botswana’s fragile economic recovery cannot sustain an additional P4.1 billion in annual social spending without worsening the fiscal deficit and increasing public debt, Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe cautioned. The proposed spending increases are part of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)’s election pledges, which include higher allowances for Ipelegeng workers, Village Development Committees, and tertiary students, as well as extending old-age pension benefits to citizens aged 60 to 64. Charged with managing...
