The country’s first house of the Lord HARARE, ZIMBABWE – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially opened the doors of the Harare Zimbabwe Temple to the public, marking a historic moment as the first house of the Lord in Zimbabwe. The public open house allows visitors to tour the temple, learn about its purpose, and gain insight into the beliefs and practices of Latter-day Saints before the building is dedicated and...

  In the inheritance dispute between Dolly Kwelagobe and Masego Mokubung, culminating in an appeal against an eviction order issued by the magistrate’s court, the High Court has clarified that a title deed does not constitute definitive proof of ownership.   Presiding Judge Michael Moatlhabi held that, although a title deed constitutes prima facie evidence of ownership, the ultimate question of ownership remains a factual matter subject to verification or contestation through further evidentiary submissions....

  It has now been a full year since the suspension of Kweneng Land Board chairman Kgang Kgang, a decision that remains unresolved and continues to attract scrutiny amid widespread criticism of the authorities’ opaque communication.   In the wake of his suspension, the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture commissioned Blue Scorpion Consultancy to investigate allegations associated with Kgang’s leadership. Yet, the inquiry itself has become mired in controversy, with persistent doubts cast on its...

  The political landscape in Botswana is undergoing dramatic shifts as the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) intensifies efforts to consolidate power ahead of the 2029 general election. At the heart of this unfolding drama lies a high-stakes battle for influence, one where the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) finds itself on the defensive against what it describes as a systematic campaign of recruitment and co-optation by the UDC. The stakes are nothing less than the...

Further alleges abuse of the ex parte process by DCEC, DPP Says properties acquired through inheritance, lawful transactions States that most of the assets were bought before political office The legal battle involving former Minister Kefentse Chewingie Mzwinila has erupted into a fierce contest over the integrity of judicial processes, with Mzwinila leveling serious accusations of “dirty hands” and abuse of the ex parte process against the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Directorate...

  The Umbrella for Democratic Change  (UDC) government has officially stepped into the global cannabis economy, though not in the way many might have anticipated. With the release of the Cannabis Regulations in the Extraordinary Government Gazette on January 12, 2026, Botswana has taken a decisive legal and economic stride, one that unlocks opportunities in industry, science, and export markets, while unequivocally shutting the door on recreational use.   Anchored by the Cannabis Act of...

BCP’s Boko motion divides BDP MPs   BCP’s Gobotswang files Motion of No Confidence against Boko BDP’s Pule will support; Mataosane wants solid reasons advanced Gare insists the motion is unfair as UDC is new in government Tswapong South Member of Parliament, Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang, has publicly declared that the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) intends to introduce a motion of no confidence against the President; a bold gesture that vividly captures the mounting frustration among...

      The controversy surrounding Botswana’s failed bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has erupted into a fierce political confrontation, with former Minister of Youth, Gender, Sports, and Culture Tumiso Rakgare at the epicenter. Amidst a parliamentary investigation into the P65 million expenditure on the bid, Rakgare has openly challenged the current government to take legal action if any wrongdoing is uncovered, a bold move that underscores the high stakes...

Botswana stands among the African nations grappling intensely with the relentless effects of climate change. From the blistering heatwaves of 2024 to the lingering shadows of a devastating drought, the nation now faces erratic and unpredictable rainfall patterns that disrupt lives and livelihoods. One of the hardest-hit regions is the Okavango Delta, Botswana’s renowned jewel of natural beauty and a cornerstone of its tourism industry. By November 2023, water levels in the lower Okavango Delta,...

Urges members to refuse additional workloads The Botswana Secondary School Teachers’ Union (BOSETU) has sounded the alarm on a growing crisis in the country’s education sector that threatens to unravel years of progress and undermine the quality of learning for thousands of students. At the heart of the storm is a government directive communicated via a Savingram from the Northeast Regional Director, instructing that temporary teachers who have served for over a year should not...