The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) has placed a crucial spotlight on Choppies Group, congratulating the retail giant for earning a coveted spot among the finalists for the Award: ESG Pioneer of 2025 at the inaugural Pan-African ESG Awards scheduled for November 27. This milestone is much more than a ceremonial accolade, it signals a profound shift in the African corporate landscape, where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are becoming indispensable measures of success....

The shelves of opportunity have long been out of reach for many workers in Botswana’s bustling retail sector. Yet a fresh initiative by Choppies Group, one of the nation’s largest retail conglomerates, promises to rewrite that story for its employees. In an era where homeownership remains a distant dream for many, the Choppies building scheme emerges as a bold step towards turning aspirations into tangible bricks and mortar, right in the hands of the workers...

UDC eyeballs Kamal, Bagaisamang over ‘growing indiscipline’ Worried by “indiscipline” from the backbenchers who attack UDC Dr Molutsi says MPs will be assessed in this meeting until 19th Dec The leadership of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has initiated a rigorous internal oversight campaign in response to what it describes as an alarming rise in indiscipline among some of its Members of Parliament.  

Dumelang Saleshando, the Leader of the Opposition (LOO) and President of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), has delivered a powerful and deeply insightful response to President Duma Boko’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). His reply, titled “Going Beyond Promises: Building a Botswana That Works for All,” cuts through the usual political gloss to reveal the harsh and often overlooked realities confronting the country today. More than just a critique, Saleshando’s address lays out...

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has become the focal point of an increasingly expansive forensic audit, with investigators uncovering what insiders are describing as “rot at its worst.” This phrase hints at a level of corruption and mismanagement within the agency that is more severe and widespread than previously suspected. According to sources close to the inquiry, the DIS initially resisted calls to open its doors to external auditors, creating a tense standoff...

Government shake-ups this week The political maneuvers in Botswana this week erupted with far reaching decisions, marking a shift within the country’s financial and governmental institutions. Coinciding with President Duma Boko’s State of the Nation Address, a series of high-profile leadership shake-ups rocked government and quasi-government agencies, dramatically exposing underlying tensions and questions about governance. The firing of Jennate Makgolo, Commissioner General of the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), alongside the mutual separation agreement of...

He is allowed limited laptop and internet access inside prison Convicted former Permanent Secretary to the President, Carter Morupisi, is now positioned to become a key figure in a high-profile forensic audit that aims to expose alleged financial wrongdoing within various branches of Botswana’s government institutions. Morupisi’s involvement as a potential witness is generating considerable interest due to the high-level nature of his former post and the critical insider information he is believed to possess....

Kgaodi, Setlhabi each secures Over P2 Million BPS and DIS ordered to cover legal costs In a decisive High Court ruling this week, Justice Matlhogonolo Phuthego delivered a victory to suspended Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS) director of legal affairs, Pulane Kgaodi, and Principal Intelligence Officer Paul Setlhabi.

He demands honest reflection of national realities President insists address must break from past rhetoric Boko wants SONA to speak truth to the people President Advocate Duma Boko has reportedly rejected the preliminary draft of the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), returning it to government technocrats with explicit instructions to overhaul its content. His mandate: to present a candid and accurate portrayal of the country’s current realities.    

Rehabilitating Botswana’s At-Risk Boys When the education system falters in nurturing latent potential, the streets too often become an unwelcome refuge. In Botswana, a quiet crisis has been unfolding beneath the surface of the nation’s steady progress: boys are increasingly abandoning school and slipping into cycles of criminality. This pattern is not just a statistic but a warning signal, revealing fractures in social support, education policy, and economic opportunity that, left unattended, threaten to undermine...