The Minister of State for the Presidency, Defense, and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, disclosed to parliament this week that the ministry is engaged in consultations with the three former presidents to reassess their benefits packages. Mohwasa explained that the former presidents have submitted both monetary and non-monetary proposals aimed at enhancing their welfare, which the ministry is currently evaluating. “Some of the non-monetary submissions can be addressed administratively, while the monetary proposals will depend on the...

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has thrown down the gauntlet, accusing the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) of taking a combative and aggressive stance in Parliament. This growing hostility, they warn, risks throwing a wrench into the delicate machinery needed for opposition parties to unite on key national issues. Mabuse Pule, Member of Parliament for Kgatleng East and leader of the BDP’s minority in Parliament, told WeekendPost that the BCP’s confrontational behavior threatens to derail any...

The standoff over the future of Tlokweng, a historic Batlokwa tribal land just outside Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, has erupted into a fierce battle over identity, land rights, and the meaning of progress. Government plans to declare Tlokweng a township, part of a national spatial strategy aimed at accommodating rapid urban migration and economic expansion, have been met with unyielding resistance from Batlokwa leadership and residents alike. For the Batlokwa, this move threatens not only the...

Botswana risks entering its 2029 general election under the same electoral system long criticized by opposition parties, after government officials indicated that the sweeping reforms pledged during the 2024 campaign could be delayed until a broader constitutional review is completed. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), which rose to power on a platform of overhauling the electoral framework, had proposed phasing out the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, introducing public funding for political parties, and ensuring that...

Peter Magosi, the Director of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), has publicly pushed back against lawmakers following parliamentary discussions centered on his recent marriage to a fellow officer. The debate, which many see as unusually personal for a legislative setting, has drawn significant attention and stirred controversy. Magosi expressed his disappointment, emphasizing that the focus should remain on national priorities rather than his private affairs. “I was disappointed and hurt that Members of...

As the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) prepares for its much-anticipated congress this July, political activity is heating up, with key endorsements already shaping the race for the party’s vice presidency. Dr. Kesitegile Gobotswang, former Vice President and a long-standing BCP stalwart representing Tswapong South in Parliament, has thrown his weight behind Dr. Unity Dow, the Member of Parliament for Kgatleng West. Signaling the seriousness of her campaign, Gobotswang has also taken on the role of...

Tensions are rising among the Bakgatla Ba Ga Mmanaana tribal chiefs, as Acting Kgosi Oscar Mosielele contemplates legal action against his older brother and substantive Kgosi, Kgabosetso Mosielele, over the multi-million Pula Ipelego Trust. At a kgotla meeting on Friday, Kgosi Oscar revealed that former President Mokgweetsi Masisi has driven a wedge between him and Kgosi Kgabosetso, shaking the foundations of the royal court and dividing the Mosielele ruling house all the way down to...

In the bustling world of African iGaming, where innovation meets opportunity, one name has emerged as a beacon for the continent’s rapidly evolving digital betting landscape: Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe. His nomination for the prestigious “iGaming AFRIKA Choice – Person of the Year (Male)” award at the upcoming 2026 iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards is not just a personal accolade, it’s a reflection of the transformative impact he has had on the African iGaming sector. This award,...

Revenue increased by 7% to P106.9 million (Dec 2024: P100.2 million) Occupancy levels remained strong at 97%, with collection rates at 97% Net fair value loss of P4.5 million Profit before tax decreased to P40.6 million (Dec 2024: P82.6 million) Interim distribution of 4.40 thebe per linked unit (Dec 2024: 6.31 thebe), reflecting a more conservative capital allocation approach Letlole La Rona Limited (“LLR” or “the Group”) has announced its unaudited financial results for the...

Botswana is confronting growing fiscal challenges as rising public debt, a widening budget deficit, and soaring household borrowing put increasing strain on the country’s economy. The nation’s heavy dependence on diamond revenues, primarily from Debswana, has left government finances vulnerable to global market swings, pushing the government to rely more on borrowing to fund its operations. This has tightened both public and household balance sheets, raising alarm among policymakers and international observers alike. Projections for...