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Southern Africa
Botswana
🇧🇼Mmegi·12 hours ago
Botswana Parliament addresses former MPs' post-tenure employment and financial challenges
National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse has acknowledged that many former Members of Parliament face difficulties finding employment after leaving office. To address this, the National Assembly is establishing a savings and credit cooperative SACCOS and exploring investment, insurance, and retirement solutions. Keorapetse stated that while special rights protect MPs during their tenure, many struggle with employability and insufficient retirement benefits afterwards. The National Assembly Credit and Cooperative Society, or SACCOS, is being registered with assistance from the Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association BOSCCA to provide financial support to former MPs.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·12 hours ago
Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority approves 9% electricity tariff increase for Botswana Power Corporation
The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority BERA has approved a nine percent across-the-board increase in tariffs for the Botswana Power Corporation BPC, effective August 1. This decision follows BPC's request in December for an average 46% increase across consumer categories. BERA, acting as the regulator, conducted a public hearing in February where significant opposition to BPC's initial request was voiced.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·13 hours ago
Mmegi Online reports a 404 error for a news page
Mmegi Online, an independent news source in Botswana, displayed a 404 error message indicating that the page a user was looking for does not exist. The error appeared on a page that was likely intended to feature news about Manchester United signing Santos and closing in on Tielemans. The website provides various sections including news, business, sport, lifestyle, and features, and offers contact information and social media links.
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Must Read🇧🇼Mmegi·13 hours ago
Mmegi Online reports a 404 error for a news article
Mmegi Online, an independent news source in Botswana, displayed a "404 The page you're looking for does not exist!" error when attempting to access an article. The website provides news on politics, business, sport, and entertainment, and offers various sections including features, analysis, and blogs. Mmegi Online is owned by Dikgang Publishing Company.
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Must Read🇧🇼Mmegi·1 day ago
Bakang Seretse and co-accused lose bid to stop DCEC prosecutors in NPF case
The Broadhurst Regional Magistrate's Court dismissed an application by businessman Bakang Seretse and four co-accused challenging the authority of prosecutors in the National Petroleum Fund NPF criminal case. Magistrate Mareledi Dipate ruled on June 30, 2026, that the prosecution team, led by Deputy Director of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime DCEC Thabo Malambane, had the legal authority to proceed. This decision allows the criminal proceedings to continue against Seretse, Sharifa Noor, Alphonse Molamu Ndzinge, Kgori Capital Pty Ltd, and Kgori Holdings Pty Ltd, who face a 63-count indictment including charges of stealing by agent, forgery, conspiracy to defraud, and money laundering. The ruling focused solely on the prosecutors' authority and did not address the merits of the criminal charges themselves.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·1 day ago
Legal battle over P1.5 billion Ncojane water works escalates in Botswana
The legal dispute concerning Botswana's P1.5 billion Ncojane Water Supply Works project has intensified, with Tawana Joint Venture seeking to hold senior government officials in contempt of court. The consortium, comprising G4 Civils Pty Ltd, Landmark Projects Pty Ltd, and Asphalt Botswana Pty Ltd, alleges that officials failed to comply with High Court and Court of Appeal judgments that, according to Tawana Joint Venture, mandated the award of the contract to them. The current application before the High Court's Justice Tapiwa Kganyago also includes a preliminary legal challenge regarding the Attorney General's authority to represent Deputy Permanent Secretary Boikhutso Botlhole and Deputy Permanent Secretary Nchidzi Mmolawa in their personal capacities. The consortium argues that the requirements of Section 6 of the State Proceedings Act have not been met for such representation. The Ncojane Water Supply Works project aims to improve water supply in the Charles Hill and Kgalagadi North Districts and has been subject to litigation since Tawana Joint Venture challenged the procurement process and the decision preventing them from securing the tender, ultimately succeeding in their legal challenge.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·1 day ago
Bakang Seretse and co-accused appeal DCEC's prosecutorial authority
Bakang Seretse and his co-accused are appealing a Magistrate's Court decision that upheld the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime's DCEC power to charge and prosecute them. The appeal challenges whether the DCEC has the constitutional authority to prosecute criminal cases and if the prosecution was lawfully initiated. Seretse, Sharifa Noor, Alphonse Molamu Ndzinge, Kgori Capital Pty Ltd, and Kgori Holdings Pty Ltd face a 63-count indictment, including charges of stealing by an agent, forgery, conspiracy to defraud, and money laundering. The appellants argue that the DCEC is an investigative body, not a prosecutorial one, and that the Constitution vests prosecutorial authority solely in the Director of Public Prosecutions DPP and their subordinates.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·1 day ago
Mmegi Online reports a 404 error, page not found
Mmegi Online, an independent news source in Botswana covering breaking news, current affairs, politics, business, sport, and entertainment, displayed a "404 The page you're looking for does not exist!" error. The website provides options to explore, subscribe to receive news via email, and follow them on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. It also lists sections for news, business, sport, lifestyle, features, opinion & analysis, blogs, sponsored content, world, full picture, featured video, and classifieds.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·1 day ago
Top stars excused from Commonwealth Games
The provided article is a 404 error page from Mmegi Online, indicating that the content related to "Top stars excused from Commonwealth Games" is not available. Mmegi is described as a leading independent source for news, current affairs, politics, business, sport, and entertainment in Botswana.
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Must Read🇧🇼Mmegi·4 days ago
Gaborone City Council Mayor survives no-confidence motion attempt
Gaborone City Council GCC Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng survived an attempt to table a motion of no confidence against him. The motion, initiated by independent councillor Tshenolo Palai, did not reach the debate stage as councillors rejected its inclusion on the council agenda, causing it to fail on procedural grounds. The proceedings reportedly exposed apparent cracks within the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change UDC and raised questions about the Mayor's leadership.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·4 days ago
Mmegi Online page not found
Mmegi Online, an independent news source in Botswana covering breaking news, politics, business, sport, and entertainment, displayed a 404 error for a requested page. The website offers various sections including news, lifestyle, features, and analysis, and provides options to subscribe to updates and follow them on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Mmegi is owned by Dikgang Publishing Company.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·6 days ago
Bank of Botswana raises P2.8 billion for government, achieving lower borrowing costs
The Bank of Botswana successfully raised P2.8 billion in debt for the government during its latest notes auction on June 26. This achievement came with reduced borrowing costs across all securities offered. Of the total amount, P800 million was secured from longer-maturing bonds, though short-term Treasury Bills continued to be the primary focus of the monthly auctions. Analysis by Kgori Capital indicates that yields decreased across the board at the June 26 auction. The three-month Treasury Bill saw a significant drop of 104 basis points, and the six-month Treasury Bill fell by 95 basis points. Bond yields also declined, with the five-year paper notably decreasing by ten basis points.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·7 Jul 2026
Botswana Police Service launches five-year strategy to modernize policing
The Botswana Police Service BPS has introduced its fifth Corporate Development Strategy CDS V for the period 2026–2030. This strategy aims to modernize policing, enhance public trust, and improve service delivery to address evolving security threats. Minister of State President and Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, stated that the strategy reflects the government's commitment to fostering a resilient, peaceful, and inclusive Botswana where citizens trust public institutions. He added that CDS V aligns with National Development Plan 12, specifically its goal of restoring public trust in government institutions through transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·7 Jul 2026
Botswana's VDC recruitment outcry highlights unemployment crisis
The recent recruitment process for Village Development Committee VDC members in Botswana has sparked widespread complaints on social media, underscoring the country's severe unemployment crisis. Many Batswana, particularly young people, expressed desperation as they competed for the VDC positions, which offer a monthly allowance of P2,500. The high competition and subsequent outcry from unshortlisted applicants reflect the scarcity of employment opportunities and the urgent need for income in Botswana.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·7 Jul 2026
Botswana's food manufacturers face import reliance due to local grain production shortfall
Botswana's food manufacturing sector is increasingly dependent on grain imports because local production cannot meet the industry's demands. This issue was underscored during a media tour of Bolux's P800 million manufacturing facility in Ramotswa, organized by the Maize and Wheat Millers Association MWMA. Despite the facility being one of Botswana's most advanced food processing plants, company executives stated that local wheat and maize production is significantly lower than required. Bolux Managing Director Melinda Jacobs confirmed the company's commitment to supporting local farmers, citing an agreement to purchase 2,000 tonnes of wheat from a farmer in Pandamatenga, but emphasized that national production levels are still insufficient.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·7 Jul 2026
Botswana junior table tennis team wins three medals at South Africa Regional and Open Championships
The Botswana junior national table tennis team has secured two gold medals and one silver medal at the South Africa Regional and Open Championships in Polokwane. Carol David and Agobakwe Sebetela won gold in the Mixed Under-13 Doubles. Stephney Batsholeng and Makanaka Banni were crowned Under-11 Girls Doubles champions. Brian Mogaladi and Tinashe Dzvaka earned a silver medal in the Mixed Under-15 Doubles. Botswana Table Tennis Association president, Kudzanani Motswagole, attributed the team's performance to their development efforts.
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Must Read🇧🇼Mmegi·6 Jul 2026
Botswana's Finance Ministry faces over $10 billion in unsolicited investment proposals, prompting enhanced scrutiny
Botswana's Finance Ministry is regularly presented with more than $10 billion worth of unsolicited bids and proposals from prospective investors. This volume necessitates rigorous due diligence and scrutiny by the state to identify and exclude fraudsters, scammers, and those with malicious intentions. Finance Ministry technocrats collaborate with law enforcement, including international agencies, to vet these proposals. The objective of this thorough vetting process is to safeguard the country's sovereign interests and prevent the nation from entering into exploitative, long-term, and binding agreements.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·6 Jul 2026
Page not found on Mmegi Online website
The requested page on the Mmegi Online website, which was expected to contain an article about the government erecting a new containment fence to combat FMD, does not exist. The website provided a 404 error, indicating that the content could not be found.
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Must Read🇧🇼Mmegi·6 Jul 2026
Former president Ian Khama challenges Botswana's hunting policy
Bangwato Kgosikgolo and former president Ian Khama has launched a challenge to Botswana's hunting policy, questioning its benefits to rural communities and the oversight of hunting concessions. During a session in Ntlo ya Dikgosi, Khama pressed the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, to justify increased hunting quotas, explain how community benefits are measured, and account for the approval of the NG13 hunting concession, citing concerns about the involved hunting operator.
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Must Read🇧🇼Mmegi·6 Jul 2026
FNBB accuses Mauritian investor of self-help in EUR 500m standoff
The provided article is a 404 error page from Mmegi Online and does not contain any content about FNBB, a Mauritian investor, or a EUR 500m standoff. Therefore, no summary can be generated based on the given text.
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Must Read🇧🇼Mmegi·6 Jul 2026
Eswatini investor abandons €500 million lawsuit
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🇧🇼Mmegi·3 Jul 2026
Perfect Noise celebrates Pride Month in Botswana with 'The Pride Edition
The 64th edition of Perfect Noise, themed 'The Pride Edition', celebrated Pride Month in Botswana, reaffirming its role as a vibrant cultural space. The event provided an inclusive environment for the LGBTQI+ community and allies to celebrate identity and creativity through music. The evening featured a lineup of established artists and emerging talent, including an opening performance by singer and rapper Ses'toplar, who delivered an emotionally resonant and exhilarating set.
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🇧🇼Mmegi·2 Jul 2026
Mmegi Online page not found
The requested page on Mmegi Online, a leading independent news source in Botswana, could not be found. The website provides breaking news, current affairs, politics, business, sport, and entertainment news. Users are directed to the homepage or encouraged to subscribe for updates.
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Must Read🇧🇼Mmegi·2 Jul 2026
Debswana's birthday cheer: Grim realities behind the celebrations
The article discusses the grim realities behind Debswana's birthday celebrations. Mmegi, an independent news source in Botswana, covers breaking news, current affairs, politics, business, sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment. The publication is part of Dikgang Publishing Company, established in 2020.
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