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The Chairperson of Bus Operators Association  Tirafalo Mponang has announced that starting tomorrow Bus Operators will withdraw their services until further notice.

He was addressing the media after the bus operators lost the urgent application challenging government decision to review public transport fares.

They are protesting the transport fare increases that were announced on Tuesday but later rescinded by Minister Salakae.

Saturday (04/04/2026)

● Morupule Wanderers vs Mochudi Centre Chiefs – Palapye Stadium,  1530hrs
● Sua Flamingoes vs Police XI – Sowa Town Council Stadium,  1530hrs
● Jwaneng Galaxy vs Santa Green – Galaxy Stadium,  1530hrs
● Orapa United vs Extension Gunners – Lucara Stadium,  1530hrs
● TAFIC vs BDF XI – Francistown Council Stadium,  1530hrs
● Township Rollers vs Nico United – Gaborone United Stadium,  1900hrs

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Significant Fuel Price Increase: The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) announced a substantial upward adjustment in retail pump prices effective March 28. Petrol rose by 505 thebe, diesel by 877 thebe, and illuminating paraffin by 1055 thebe per litre.

Chobe Connect 2026: Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe delivered a keynote address at this investor conference in Kasane, highlighting Chobe’s potential as a regional tourism and agribusiness hub.

Digital Connectivity: The National Development Bank (NDB) launched the “StarConnect Loan” in partnership with Thor International to provide affordable access to Starlink satellite technology for low-to-middle income households.

Government Debt Limit: The Ministry of Finance has proposed increasing the government borrowing limit from 40% to 60% of the GDP to align with SADC standards and create room for emergency responses.

Constitutional Amendment Bill Passed: Parliament has approved the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, which establishes a dedicated Constitutional Court as the final arbiter on legal validity and fundamental rights.

New Penal Code Penalties: A new law was passed prescribing a minimum of 20 years to life imprisonment for the illegal possession of human remains or body parts.

Church Regulation Shift: The government plans to scrap the requirement for religious leaders to hold accredited theology qualifications, replacing it with security vetting to comply with international anti-money laundering standards.

Okavango & Chobe Flooding: Authorities have warned residents in the Okavango and Chobe Enclave of potential flooding due to early and high inflows from the Okavango and Zambezi rivers.

Health Donation: Boitekanelo College donated medical equipment worth P200,000 to the Princess Marina Hospital ICU.