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Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Politics

Government settles P1.19bn in supplier debts but accounting remains unclear

The News

The Botswana government settled P1.19 billion in outstanding supplier payments but conceded it cannot rule out additional debts still sitting unsubmitted within ministries, leaving uncertainty over the country's true outstanding obligations.

Why it matters

Government's P1.19bn debt settlement leaves accounting gaps, a critical accountability issue for public finances.

14 hours ago · The Botswana Gazette →

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People in the news

  1. Cedric Swanka
  2. Nonofo Othusitse
  3. Boko
  4. BONGANI MALUNGA
  5. Bakgatla Ba Kgafela
  6. Sesupo Rantsimako
  7. Goretetse Kekgonegile
  8. Douglas Rasbash
  9. Ian Khama
  10. Phenyo Motlhagodi

Organizations in the news

  1. Directorate of Public Prosecutions
  2. Sunday Standard
  3. United Democratic Coalition
  4. The Botswana Gazette
  5. Botswana Power Corporation
  6. Botswana Tennis Association
  7. Botswana Police Service
  8. Botswana People's Party
  9. Jwaneng Young Stars
  10. World Bank

Places in the news

  1. Botswana
  2. Gaborone
  3. South Africa
  4. Tlokweng
  5. European Union
  6. Lobatse
  7. Maun
  8. Oman
  9. Nairobi
  10. Kenya

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