The Midweek Sun
HOW MANY MORE SHOULD DIE?
Patients wait 3–5 days for care at Princess Marina Hospital Delays at PMH, a human rights concern Over 250 lawsuits filed against government, seeking more than P6.5 billion in damages Hospital operates beyond capacity
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Boko’s Hospital Safari Of Shock, Awe & Broken Beds
It is confirmed! President Duma Gideon Boko did indeed play undercover boss and popped into Princess Marina Hospital unannounced. No red carpet, no warning; just him strolling through the wards like a man on a mission. Magatwe a re what he found there...
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GIRLFRIEND ALLOWANCE CIRCUS
If 2025 had a comedy award, it would go to the Girlfriend Allowance Debate. One woman proudly declared she expected P5,000 per month from her man, sparking outrage and laughter across the nation. Some supported her, others said women should earn their...
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GRAVE CRIME
The body of a 43‑year‑old woman from Makakatlela ward in Mo‑ chudi was exhumed from a shal‑ low grave in the sleepy settlement of Dikgonnye, sparking suspicions that she was attacked and killed by her young lover. Information reaching The Midweek Sun...
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MINISTER FIGHTS BACK
Beneath the heightened calls for Kgafela‑Mokoka to be dropped from cabinet lies a rejected job favour for Molapisi’s daughter, allegedly requested by Molapisi himself but ignored by the Minister. We speak to the politicians.
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PAY UP SKWATA
A 44-year-old soldier stationed at Glen Valley BDF Camp, Jeffrey Keletso, has been ordered by the Village Magistrate Court to pay P18,200 in unpaid child maintenance for his two children. Keletso, who appeared in court this Tuesday, is facing nine...
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HAUNTED BY MYSTERIOUS FIRES
EVIL DECEPTION: How Mojadigo raped unemployed young woman
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FEAR WITHIN
An elderly woman from Ntlhantlhe is living in constant fear for her life after her only son accused her of witchcraft and allegedly threatened to kill her. Botsile Letlape shared her emotional story with the Broadhurst Magistrate Court on Tuesday,...
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MORE TALK MORE NOTHING
‘BDP jack has just been painted blue’ ‘Education, health crisis has worsened’ ‘Promises broken with endless excuses’ ‘There is still hope, just give them time’
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CRITICAL DRUG SHORTAGES
Health Ministry Admits Battle To Stabilise Hospitals Public Health Emergency Falls Short Of Expectations, Marina, Bamalete Hospitals Need Over P40 Million Foreign Aid, Local Donations Ease Situation
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MY AUNT SEXUALLY ABUSED ME
Viral catchphrase hides years of emotional torment Childhood abuse left lasting scars and confusion Grandma beat me up when I spoke about it Uncomfortable around women, confused sexuality
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LONG SEX GONE WRONG
Women Pressurise Men To Last Longer I’ve Seen Penises Turn Blue — Doctor Doctors forced to cut off the male organ BoMRA Weighs In On Unregulated Devices Men Hate To Be Called ‘2-Minute Noodles’
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MJOLO KE RED FLAG?
nd National crises as femicide numbers continue to grow THE SIGNS ARE THERE: Jealousy, stalking and violence Woman murdered and Set Alight Man Stabs Wife in Domestic Dispute Murder toll hits 29 in single Month
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Botswana’s sex work criminalisation fuels abuse and violence
Ntwa e Bolotse project, providing health services, advocacy, and education, as an intervention measure. Despite limited resources and deep-rooted stigma, the initiative seeks to protect sex workers and empower them to demand their rights. Legoreng...
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Solo Trip? Sorted. Just Don’t Forget Your Forex
Planning a solo adventure? Whether it’s a quiet beach, a buzzing city, or mountain trails one thing you can’t leave behind is your forex.
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Solo Trip? Sorted. Just Don’t Forget Your Forex
Planning a solo adventure? Whether it’s a quiet beach, a buzzing city, or mountain trails one thing you can’t leave behind is your forex.
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POLICE WARN AGAINST COUPLE BUSH OUTINGS NONO'S RIOT ACT BACKFIRES
Man’s lover gang raped by 5 men Couple was in their car in the bush
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FORUM PROMISES GOOD SERVICE DELIVERY
Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa says Botswana has changed much over the years and therefore it is urgent that agile local government structures be built to keep up with current demands. Motshegwa was...
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PRISON BREACH
A39-year-old male inmate at Mahalapye Prisons was caught red-handed receiving marijuana while still in his prison uniform on Monday at the prison kraals. According to reports, the inmate was seen slowly approaching a 27-year-old passer-by near the...
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DOMI’S COME BACK PLAN
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is determined to regain power in 2029, with plans already underway to address issues that led to their recent electoral defeat. Secretary General Dr Lemogang Kwape, who outlined the party’s strategy and provided...
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New MP unveils ambitious housing project for vulnerable families
Molepolole North Member of Parliament Arafat Kitso Khan this week announced an ambitious plan to construct 11 houses for vulnerable families across the constituency during his term in office. Speaking at a press briefing held on Monday at the...
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WATER SHOCKER
Gaborone Dam, the primary water source for the capital city and surrounding areas, has reached a critical level of just 36 percent, raising alarm bells about the city’s water security. This is despite recent rainfall, which has done little to replenish...
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SALESHANDO’S USE OF THE WORD ‘DUSTBIN’ HURTS MINISTER MAELE
Many remember Minister Prince Maele from his days in Ian Khama’s cabinet under the Botswana Democratic Party government. In fact many express shock now to learn that Maele is back in Cabinet but this time under the UDC. Ba re ba ne ba sa solofela –...
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PETTY BUT FATAL
Uyapo Tendeka (29) and Thato Dickson (28) have been remanded in custody in connection with the murder of Kenosi Mareko (31) in Sekokwe cattle post located in Matshelagabedi village. This week, Francistown Magistrate Court heard that the duo repeatedly...
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RELIEF AT LAST
Atragic fire that devastated a desert race event in Jwaneng last year has left a lasting impact on 49 individuals who lost their vehicles. The fire, allegedly caused by flames from a street vendor’s stove, quickly spread through the spectator parking...
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LEFT BEHIND
Some children in the Okavango region are left to fend for themselves while their parents are away for work at safari destinations, and eventually get exposed to Gender Based Violence. Normally, when the parents go to work, nd they would only return...
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VAPING DANGER
In recent years, vaping has emerged as a growing trend in Botswana, particularly among the youth. This shift has brought with it significant health concerns and questions about regulatory oversight. To unpack the issue, we spoke with Thabo Katlholo,...
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CHEATED!
A32-year-old man from Tsetsebjwe village has committed suicide on suspicion that his 41-year-old girlfriend was cheating on him. The incident occurred at Mhawaneng cattle-post which is about 15km from Tsetsebjwe. According to Baines Drift Station...
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PRESIDENT ADV. BOKO TO ANNOUNCE SPECIALLY ELECTED MPS
President Advocate Duma Boko is poised to announce the selection of six candidates for Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMPs), a significant development in Botswana’s new legislative chapter. While the nomination of SEMPs is a standard...
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WHAT THEY SAY In 2019 we voted BDP MPs because we wanted Masisi
As Botswana heads to the polls once again, all eyes are on the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has ruled the nation since independence in 1966. Several Batswana say In the previous 2019 elections, they voted for the BDP with one goal in mind,...
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EARLY VOTING diaspora set for October 19th
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that election officers and police officers assigned to polling stations where they are not registered as voters will have the opportunity to vote in advance on Saturday October 19th. This is in...
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MINOR’S RAPE CASE DRAGS ON
The ruling on the urgent application for Samuel Selolwane accused of raping a 13-year-old girl has been delayed until further notice. e Lobatse High Court Judge, Justice Rainer Busang said last week Friday that his judgment is not yet ready, and will...
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Teen skips school to live with older lover
On Monday a concerned group of parents, entered Mahalapye police station to report a case of defilement, after their 17-yearold daughter stayed away from home for a period of a month. e parents, who were staying at the cattle post, allegedly trusted...
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A CITY UNSAFE FOR KIDS
Gaborone has a total of 341 defilement cases, human trafficking and other child abuse cases, the Mayor of Gaborone Austin Abraham has revealed. Abraham told the Gaborone City Council full council meeting this week that out of the 341 cases, only 78...
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FATAL MJOLO FIGHT
Adeleted SMS is at the centre of a murder incident in which a 31-year-old man fatally assaulted his 23-year-old girlfriend in Mahalapye’s White City ward on Friday. Details of the incident are that while at the boyfriend’s place in White City having...
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SO LONG KASI BOY
“If my offer of 10 000 elephants is accepted by British government, I hope they will be kept in London’s Hyde Park as everyone goes there. I want Britons to have a taste of living alongside elephants.”
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Botswana to receive 102 medical specialists from Cuba
e Cuban medical specialists to be placed in different hospitals across Botswana are expected to help reduce patient waiting time for seeing specialists. Botswana and Cuba signed a Memorandum of Agreement on cooperation in the area of specialised...
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‘Cheated’ man arrested after torching girlfriend’s house
An incensed 42-year-old Ntsweletau woman stormed into Molepolole police station on Saturday to report that her boyfriend torched and reduced to ashes her one-room house along with its furnishings. e fire incident occurred on Friday night around...
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