President Advocate Duma Boko has once again called for a significant reduction in his security detail whenever he attends domestic events. His reasoning centers on deep concerns that the current security setup isn’t just overly lavish but also places undue strain on the national budget. This isn’t the first time Boko has voiced such concerns; rather, it’s a persistent point of contention that insiders say continues to spark heated debates between the President and his...

Issues formal notice to health facilities ordering withdrawal of medicines The sudden alert about suspected quality issues in tuberculosis medicines supplied by Ayesha Biotech Pvt. Ltd. has sent ripples through health systems and affected communities reliant on these critical drugs. On 19 November 2025, the Central Medical Stores (CMS) issued a formal notice to health facilities, hospital superintendents, council authorities, and chief medical officers, ordering the immediate withdrawal and quarantine of three specific TB medicines...

Botswana’s government is caught up in a heated debate after announcing a massive P1 billion deal to buy helicopters for the Presidential Fleet. The purchase came to light when Minister of State President Moeti Mohwasa answered questions from Opposition Leader Dumelang Saleshando. Critics say the whole thing feels secretive and rushed, stirring up arguments about whether this is the right move for Botswana, especially with the country facing real social and economic challenges.  

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is mounting a calculated offensive in the Northwest region this weekend, underscoring its resolve to dismantle the entrenched hold of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) in this key political landscape. The coalition’s strategic visit to Maun arrives on the back of a morale-boosting triumph in the recent Kgalagadi South by-election.  

Botswana Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into one of Southern Africa’s most influential and widely followed religious organizations, the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC). This probe was triggered after a substantial and unexplained sum of money was discovered sitting in one of the church’s bank accounts within Botswana, raising serious concerns about potential money laundering activities and the broader financial transparency of religious institutions in the region.