As the world pauses on World Malaria Day 2026 to reflect on the ongoing battle against one of humanity’s oldest foes, malaria remains a relentless threat, particularly across Africa. Despite two decades of intense global effort, the fight is losing steam. The latest 2025 Africa Malaria Progress Report paints a stark picture: malaria cases and deaths are no longer falling at the pace needed, putting the continent off course to meet the African Union’s bold...
With just days to go before the April 30 deadline, Botswana’s anti-corruption inquiry has called in senior white-collar crime investigators, signaling the high stakes of a sweeping forensic audit ordered by President Duma Boko. Experts from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) have joined forces with prosecutors from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to quietly pore over a forthcoming report from Dubai-based auditors Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Limited. The final findings,...
Moeti Mohwasa’s increasing visibility in Selebi-Phikwe has sparked quiet speculation within Botswana’s political circles, with some interpreting it as early maneuvering ahead of the 2029 general election. Mohwasa, however, has dismissed such claims, emphasizing that his ongoing presence in the mining town stems not from electoral ambitions but from a deep-rooted ideological and organizational commitment to the community. A veteran of the Botswana National Front (BNF) and its current vice president, Mohwasa categorically rejected suggestions...
Taolo Lucas has ramped up his campaign for re-election as vice president of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), casting his candidacy not just as an internal leadership battle but as a wider call for political maturity in the face of mounting economic and governance challenges. Set to face off against Unity Dow at the party’s upcoming congress in Mogoditshane, Lucas framed the contest as part of the effort to forge a “compact, disciplined” opposition capable...
President Duma Boko’s recent, sweeping claim that 90% of media reports are “fake” has sparked alarm across Botswana, threatening to erode public trust in journalism and opening the door to harsh criticism and mockery of reporters from citizens and social media alike, according to a detailed Intelwatch report. For decades, Botswana has been hailed as a steady beacon of democracy and stability in Africa. But now, the country stands at a pivotal crossroads as mounting...
Lobatse High Court has dealt a procedural win to former Cabinet Minister and Lobatse Member of Parliament Thapelo Matsheka by dismissing the government’s attempt to compel him to provide additional details about his P5 million damages claim. The ruling, handed down on April 17, 2026, by Judge Reuben Lekorwe, clears the way for Matsheka’s high-profile legal battle against the Attorney General, the Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DISS), and the...
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is gearing up for one of its most rigorous oversight cycles to date, signaling a sharper focus on government finances. The committee plans to summon accounting officers more frequently and pursue stronger enforcement tools, including subpoenas, as it tackles years of delayed audits and ongoing financial irregularities within the public service. Parliament has underscored the need for the committee to act with strength and assertiveness in fulfilling its mandate.
Former Lobatse Member of Parliament Thapelo Matsheka has drawn a firm line regarding his political future, unequivocally ruling out any immediate return to frontline politics. This stance comes amid rising tensions and internal power struggles within the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) over who should lead the party into the crucial 2029 general election. Matsheka insists that he will not accept or pursue any political position until he has fully cleared his name in a highly...
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is set to announce within the next month whether former President Ian Khama will be permitted to pursue a private prosecution against individuals linked to the now-defunct Butterfly case. This development comes after the collapse of the state’s original claim, which alleged that P100 billion had been looted from the Bank of Botswana. Despite a lack of evidence backing those accusations, the legal battle presses on as Khama seeks...
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has boldly declared its intention to unseat the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and clinch state power in the 2029 general election. This declaration came from Dr. Unity Dow, the BCP’s vice president candidate, during the launch of her lobby list in Gaborone. Her message was clear: the incoming BCP central committee is poised to lead the party to victory, marking a historic realignment in Botswana’s political order.
