The Botswana Congress Party’s (BCP) recent elective congress in Mogoditshane unfolded like a political drama charged with tension, strategy, and a delicate dance of power. Held over the President’s Holidays in 2026, the event cast a sharp light on the factional battles simmering within the party’s ranks. At stake was more than just titles; it was a contest over the soul and future direction of a party that has long sought to challenge Botswana’s dominant...
The Botswana government has dismissed demands for an independent audit of the disputed 2019 General Elections, quelling fresh calls for an inquiry into allegations of electoral fraud and rigging. Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, addressed Parliament, affirming that the administration will focus on economic transformation, job creation, and electoral reforms rather than revisiting past election controversies. This stance persists despite persistent accusations from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) that the...
Diplomatic tensions surrounding South Africa’s recent surge in xenophobic violence have escalated sharply, drawing in international legal bodies, regional organizations, and even the continent’s beloved sports arenas. At the heart of this storm are two Ghanaian nationals who have taken the extraordinary step of petitioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) to initiate a preliminary investigation into what they argue are attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa that may amount to crimes against humanity. Their...
President Advocate Duma Boko has disclosed that his administration has spent about P3.7 billion settling unpaid government invoices inherited from previous administrations, warning that these accumulated debts have slowed progress on delivering promised economic reforms. Boko said some of the outstanding bills date back to 2018, emphasizing that the government’s initial efforts have focused on stabilizing public finances before accelerating development programs. Addressing delegates at the Botswana National Front (BNF) National Conference in Jwaneng over...
The world stands at a precarious crossroads in the fight against hunger. According to the 2026 edition of the FAO’s flagship report, The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI), hunger is declining but remains a staggering challenge: an estimated 645 million people went hungry in 2025, and nearly 2.7 billion; about one in three people – cannot afford a healthy diet. This stark reality underscores the urgency of innovative solutions that...
Botswana’s worsening medicine shortage has sparked a heated parliamentary showdown, with Lobatse Member of Parliament Kamal Jacobs demanding accountability from health officials over persistent drug stock-outs in public facilities. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing turned confrontational as Jacobs questioned the leadership of Acting Central Medical Stores (CMS) Director Dr. Bene Paramadhas, blaming administrative failures for putting patients’ lives at risk. The Ministry of Health, however, defended the appointment of Dr. Paramadhas and maintained that...
A recent Botswana Inbound Visitor Survey by the Department of Tourism reveals that North American and European tourists make up a significant share of first-time visitors to the country.
Dumelang Saleshando, president of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), has decisively put to rest lingering doubts about his health, asserting his strength, capability, and full readiness to lead the party into what promises to be one of Botswana’s most fiercely contested political battles – the 2029 General Election.
Botswana ushered in a new era of payroll and employment income compliance under its revamped Income Tax Act, 2026. This overhaul demands that employers take a hard look at their payroll systems, benefits, reimbursements, and termination payments to ensure full alignment with the updated tax rules laid out by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS).
The old adage says behind every successful man, there is a woman. But the adage has evolved overtime by emphasising true success is consequent to ‘a collaborative partnership of equals.’
