First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) insists it has found no trace of a contested €500 million (around P7.4 billion) international transfer within its systems, setting the stage for a tense courtroom showdown with investor Alithea Investment (Pty) Ltd.
Botswana’s government has set the stage for a seismic shift in its civil service leadership with the launch of a voluntary separation program targeting some of the country’s most senior public servants. The freshly leaked savingram from the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM), dated June 29, 2026, signals the opening of a Voluntary Separation Application Portal, inviting applications until July 28, 2026.
The Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, has appointed a new board for the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), dissolving the previous one appointed by his predecessor, Tumiso Rakgare. Leading this fresh team is Goitseone Gadifele, General Manager of Jwaneng Mine, as the UDC government aims to steer Botswana sport toward a new path amid growing financial pressures. Gadifele, a seasoned mining engineer and corporate leader, will chair the 11-member board for the next...
Unlicensed gambling platforms have surged in populah6mkkrity worldwide, drawing millions of bettors with promises of easy access and enticing offers. But beneath the surface of this booming industry lies a shadowy underworld fraught with legal, financial, and cybersecurity risks that many users fail to recognize. The stakes are far higher than just winning or losing a bet, users face potential loss of funds, data breaches, and almost no reliable recourse when things go wrong. Compliance...
Shumba Energy Limited, a company listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, has officially begun construction on a major solar power plant poised to supply electricity domestically and export energy across Southern Africa. The Tati Solar project, a 100-megawatt solar photovoltaic facility, is set on roughly 160 hectares near Francistown and aims to enter commercial operation by 2027. According to a recent market update from the Botswana Stock Exchange, Shumba Energy holds a 75 percent stake...
Public service workers are gearing up for what promises to be a pivotal moment in the nation’s labor landscape: the kickoff of salary negotiations for 2026 and 2027. Scheduled to begin in July, these talks come after months of meticulous groundwork and represent a rare moment of consensus between the government and the country’s main public service trade unions. At the heart of these negotiations lies not just the question of wages, but a broader...
A subtle but significant political shift is unfolding in Tswapong South as veteran Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Member of Parliament Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang moves away from constituency-focused politics toward a broader national mobilization effort aimed at changing the government. This shift has fueled speculation that Emmanuel Maite may emerge as a key successor ahead of the 2029 elections. Gobotswang, a long-standing figure central to the BCP’s organizational growth, has made it clear he has no...
As the sun sets on another year in Botswana, a quiet storm brews within the halls of power in Kweneng. Kgang Kgang, the suspended and embattled chairperson of the Kweneng Land Board, has broken his silence with a bold announcement: despite the shadow of suspension hanging over him for more than a year, he intends to apply for a renewal of his term like any other eligible citizen when his contract expires. His declaration is...
Francistown High Court in Botswana has acquitted and discharged two men previously charged with a brutal murder and multiple counts of rape dating back to 2012. The case exposed significant failures in the state’s handling of violent crime. After 14 years of legal proceedings, the matter concluded with an acquittal, underscoring the prosecution’s inability to present sufficient evidence and revealing systemic shortcomings. Justice Keborapele Bashi Moesi, who presided over the case, ruled on June 24,...
Botswana has taken a significant hit in global competitiveness, dropping seven spots in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. This decline highlights growing worries about the country’s economic health, fiscal stability, private sector development, and infrastructure readiness. In the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Report, Botswana ranks 66th out of 70 economies surveyed worldwide, slipping from 59th place in 2025. This drop places Botswana near the bottom of the list and raises fresh concerns about the...
