A sweeping corruption investigation has engulfed Botswana’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure following police discovery of a deeply entrenched syndicate involved in the illegal issuance of driver’s licences and the systematic leaking of theory examination papers nationwide.
A growing buzz within Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) circles has placed former Members of Parliament Dorcas Makgato and Christian Ntuba Greef at the heart of a political stir, with rumors suggesting the two are effectively swapping their political bases.
Before Broadhurst Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate, prominent businessman Bakang Seretse challenged a sweeping 63-count indictment, arguing that the state’s lead prosecutor lacks the legal authority to handle the case.
Motlhatlusi Kelobang, a close associate of former President Mokgweetsi Masisi, has refused to choose between his roles as Councilor and Deputy Council Chairman of the Moshupa Sub-District Council and his position as a trustee of the Ipelego Trust, which he co-founded with Masisi in 2016.
The crisis gripping Botswana’s beef industry has shaken a cornerstone of the nation’s economy to its core, yet from the turmoil emerges a beacon of hope and transformation. In January 2025, the detection of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in a cattle herd in Botswana’s Zone 6b triggered ripples that reached far beyond farms and ranches. By early 2026, the European Union had suspended Botswana’s beef export authorizations across multiple zones, effectively shutting off access...
Botswana’s beef export industry, long a cornerstone of the nation’s economy and global reputation, now faces a dire test. Since the first detection of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in April 2026 at the Ramatlabama Artificial Insemination and Training Centre, the outbreak has spiraled rapidly, with 159 confirmed cases spreading across the Good Hope district to cattle handling facilities and feedlots near Lobatse. This viral incursion threatens to unravel decades of painstaking efforts to maintain...
The world turns on the axis of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, fields collectively known as STEM. These disciplines are the engines behind everything from the smartphones in our pockets to the complex systems that manage healthcare, energy, and infrastructure worldwide. Yet, as we stand on the brink of an era dominated by artificial intelligence and rapid technological change, a pressing question emerges: Are we educating tomorrow’s STEM professionals to meet the challenges of the...
On the cusp of Emergency Medicine Day on May 27, the spotlight falls on a specialty that is quietly reshaping healthcare delivery worldwide, emergency medicine. St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada is underscoring the critical role emergency medicine specialists play in managing the unpredictable, high-stakes environment of emergency care. This specialty, often called the “ultimate medical generalist,” demands a rare blend of rapid decision-making, clinical versatility, and emotional resilience. As healthcare systems...
South Africa and Botswana are poised to sign a landmark agreement to safeguard water quality and combat aquatic invasive species in the Upper Limpopo River Basin. The pact, anticipated during the 6th Session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission in Gaborone, underscores deepening scientific collaboration on shared transboundary water resources. Officials say the agreement will enhance ecosystem monitoring, protect biodiversity, and bolster climate resilience across one of Southern Africa’s most vital river systems. Pemmy Majodina...
For years, Rose Seretse stood at the center of Botswana’s most politically sensitive corruption investigations, probing powerful figures, scrutinizing the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), and exposing allegations of graft and abuse to the public. Now, the former director general of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has earned one of Africa’s highest honors in the fight against corruption, becoming the first Motswana recognized by the Commonwealth Regional Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa...
