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WeekendPost is Botswana’s first Saturday publication, distributed Saturday morning. It is a weekly weekend read

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𝗕𝗢𝗞𝗢’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗬𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝟭𝟭 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡
President Adv. Duma Boko’s Special Envoy, Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi, has presented a range of commercial opportunities worth P10,882,472,000 in Botswana’s power sector to American and Gulf markets.
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𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗩𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗬’𝗦 𝗣𝟭 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗
The controversial Steve Harvey Botswana Ignite project has already consumed more than P300 million of taxpayers’ money. Parliament heard that the government paid roughly US$26 million during the first year of the agreement, even as the fate of the remaining US$53 million remains uncertain.

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Bruno Guimarães is Arsenal's second-most expensive signing ever💸🔴

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Milk Valley's imported Brazilian dairy cattle have produced their first calf, marking an early milestone for the herd acquired by the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC)-owned milk producer. The cattle, which arrived in Botswana in July, are expected to strengthen domestic milk production and support the country's drive towards greater dairy self-sufficiency.
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𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗜’𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣
The family of former President Mokgweetsi Masisi has reclaimed the disputed Gasau chieftainship in Moshupa following a controversial customary court process.
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Former President Lieutenant General Ian Khama and his twin brothers, Tshekedi and Anthony Khama, have once again found themselves at the center of criminal investigations.

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VAT ON MEDICAL SERVICES SUSPENDED PENDING CONSULTATIONS

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𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗥

Access Bank Botswana has been recognised as Botswana’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, honouring the institution’s commitment to community development, financial inclusion and sustainable banking practices.

The award acknowledges the bank’s continued investment in programmes that improve livelihoods through education, healthcare, environmental conservation and employee volunteerism. It also highlights the bank’s efforts to promote responsible banking while creating measurable social impact across Botswana.

Among its recent initiatives, Access Bank Botswana donated BWP250,000 towards national disaster-relief efforts following heavy rains, benefiting about 10,000 people. Employees also participated in nationwide environmental clean-up campaigns, supported schools and health facilities, and contributed to financial literacy programmes in communities.

The bank further strengthened its social responsibility agenda through blood donation drives conducted in partnership with the Botswana National Blood Transfusion Service, collecting 63 units of blood. Other employee-led projects focused on inclusive education and improving learning environments for young people.
Commenting on the achievement, Managing Director Sheperd Aisam said the award reflects the bank’s dedication to creating lasting value in the communities it serves.

“Being recognised by Euromoney as Botswana’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility reflects our commitment to creating meaningful and sustainable impact in the communities we serve. This is a proud moment for our employees and stakeholders, but above all, it is a recognition we share with every Motswana who has trusted us, worked with us and welcomed us into their community,” he said.

Aisam added that the recognition also belongs to employees whose participation in the bank’s volunteer programmes has transformed corporate responsibility commitments into tangible action, encouraging them to continue supporting community initiatives.

The accolade strengthens Access Bank Botswana’s focus on four key priorities: community development, environmental sustainability, financial inclusion and employee engagement. It also complements Access Bank Group’s broader success at the 2026 Euromoney Awards, reinforcing its ambition to create long-term value for customers, shareholders and the communities in which it operates across Africa.
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𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬!!!!!!
𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊S 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃!!!
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𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗣𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗕𝗘𝗧 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Sunbet has joined forces with Simply Piano as the title sponsor for the fourth edition of the popular music festival, which will now be known as Sunbet Simply Piano.

The event is set for September 25, 2026, at the Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng, promising an unforgettable night of entertainment.

Music lovers can look forward to performances from top South African acts including Cassper Nyovest, Amaroto and Danya Devs, alongside popular entertainers DJ Bunny and DJ LebGee.

Event spokesperson Tlotlo Kebinakgabo said the partnership will elevate the festival experience, while Sunbet Country Manager Tsholofelo Makgoeng said the sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to supporting Botswana’s entertainment industry and creating memorable experiences for audiences.
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DIS SPENDS MILLIONS PAYING IDLE OFFICERS AMID DISPUTES

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has spent more than P8.1 million over the past two years on salaries for officers who remain off active duty due to unresolved disputes with the agency.

The payments have raised questions over the financial impact of prolonged employment conflicts, with concerns about accountability and resource management within the security organisation.

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BDP SUFFERS FRESH BLOW AS MABOTE DEFECTS

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has suffered another political setback after Charles Hill East council candidate Keshetile Patricia Mabote resigned from the party with immediate effect.

In a resignation letter dated 27 July 2026, Mabote informed the BDP leadership in Charles Hill that she was leaving the party to pursue “other interests” and would be joining the Botswana National Front (BNF) under the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).

Mabote, who contested as a BDP council candidate for the 2024 Charles Hill East constituency, thanked the party for the relationship they shared but did not provide further details on the reasons behind her departure.

Her move adds to growing political realignments ahead of future electoral battles, as opposition parties continue efforts to strengthen their grassroots structures and attract defectors from rival parties.

The BDP, which has dominated Botswana politics for nearly six decades before losing power in the 2024 general elections, has been facing internal restructuring and renewed competition from the UDC-led government.

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DIS RESTRUCTURING ADVANCES AS JOBLESSNESS SPARKS SECURITY FEARS

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) says its sweeping internal reforms are nearing completion, as Director General Brigadier Peter Magosi warns that Botswana’s unemployment crisis is emerging as a growing national security concern.

Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Magosi provided an update on the agency’s restructuring process and ongoing legal disputes. He revealed that DIS is currently dealing with 36 court cases, of which 13 have been concluded, while 23 remain pending. The intelligence agency has successfully secured favourable outcomes in seven of the concluded matters.

A major legal battle involves a dispute over multiple grading, where the High Court issued a default judgment in favour of more than 100 officers who were found not to have met the requirements for the upgrade. The Attorney General’s Office is now seeking to overturn the ruling, warning that allowing the decision to stand could create a difficult legal precedent for government institutions.

Magosi also used the PAC appearance to highlight the broader socio-economic challenges facing Botswana, particularly rising unemployment among young people. He cautioned that high levels of joblessness could become a security risk as frustrated citizens, especially youth, may be driven into desperate decisions.

Global stance have increasingly linked unemployment, inequality and social exclusion to instability, arguing that economic insecurity can increase vulnerability to crime, political unrest and other threats. For intelligence agencies, addressing such underlying social pressures is becoming as important as traditional security measures.

The DIS reforms come at a time when the agency continues to face scrutiny over its operations, legal disputes and public accountability. Magosi maintained that the restructuring process is aimed at strengthening institutional effectiveness, improving stability and ensuring the organisation is better equipped to respond to emerging threats.

As DIS moves towards completing its transformation agenda, the agency has placed unemployment alongside traditional security concerns, signalling a broader approach to national security that includes economic and social challenges.

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Botswana’s Adrian Robison has qualified for the Semi-Final at the Commonwealth Championships in Glasgow, Scotland!

This is a massive achievementfor Adrian with a PB of 1:01.65 100m breaststroke

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The Orange Phikwe National Marathon has reached a major milestone, celebrating 10 years of growth as one of Botswana’s leading road races while cementing its role as a powerful driver of sports development, tourism and economic activity in Selebi-Phikwe.

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A new P1.5 million digital centre was officially launched at Sankoyo Primary School yesterday, marking an expansion of digital infrastructure into Botswana's rural communities.