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...
Pan-African film and television training institution the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has opened applications for its 2026 intake. All African graduates who aspire to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers can now apply for fully-funded courses at the industry-leading network of academies. Having recently become part of CANAL+, MultiChoice has rededicated itself to bringing compelling programming to homes on our continent. A powerful way to do this is by empowering young people with filmmaking,...
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...
Beyond the Lecture Hall: ISBS Is Redefining Student Care in Botswana’s Higher Education A Culture That Shapes Futures ____________________________________________________________________________ In the quiet hum of Gaborone’s academic quarter, where the rhythm of ambition meets the murmur of possibility, stands the Imperial School of Business and Science (ISBS) — a private tertiary institution with a public spirit. Its reputation, built on steady excellence, rests not only on the rigour of its academic programmes but on something far...
