10 Nov 2026

The National Assembly has passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill No.14 of 2025 clearing a major legislative hurdle toward the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Court.

President Advocate Duma Boko announced during the State-of-the-Nation Address yesterday, outlining a sweeping agenda that combines judicial reorganisation, a multi-year democratic review, a massive anti-corruption probe, and economic diversification.

President Boko said the government will put the proposed Constitutional amendment bill to a national referendum alongside a wide-ranging review of the country’s democratic institutions and governance framework.

“This announcement aligns with Section 89 of the Constitution, which governs alterations to the supreme law. Government remains firmly committed to this broader reform agenda and will pursue it through an inclusive, consultative, and nationally-led process that reflects the aspirations of the people of Botswana,” he said.

 President Boko stated that the upcoming review will examine the balance between state power, public accountability and citizens’ rights.

He added that a landmark national forensic audit has uncovered an estimated P33 billion in public losses linked to suspected corruption, fraud and financial mismanagement across 30 state institutions between 2014 and 2024.

He also pointed out that in response to the findings, government had established a Special Investigations and Asset Recovery Task Force as well as strengthening the capacity of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and launching a multi-year reform agenda to prosecute culprits and recover stolen state wealth.

“We will strengthen governance, restore public trust, prosecute those responsible, recover stolen assets wherever possible, and ensure that culprits are held accountable,” he said. ENDS