The human rights group LEGABIBO has filed arguments in Botswana's High Court, stating that religious beliefs cannot determine constitutional rights. Represented by Rantao Attorneys, the organization contends that the government cannot use predominantly Christian traditions to deny gay and lesbian couples access to civil marriage. This legal battle involves applicants Bonolo Ompile Selelo and Tsholofelo Seele Kumile, who are challenging the refusal to register their marriage. LEGABIBO joined as the third applicant against respondents including the Botswana House of Prayer and Transformation. The group asserts that constitutional morality must prevail over social morality or majority disapproval.
Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito highlighted the challenges facing migrant children returning to Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho after protests in South Africa. Speaking in Pretoria, he noted that repatriated students must restart their education in new languages and systems. The SACBC meeting in South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini reported separated families and school absenteeism. While some dioceses raise funds for supplies, Bishop Kizito stated that returning families lack resources. Additionally, South Africa’s Home Affairs Department ordered immediate asylum acceptance following a Constitutional Court ruling that deemed previous administrative barriers unconstitutional.
The Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana has applied to intervene in a High Court case in Gaborone that could legalize same-sex marriage in the country. The organization, led by Pastor David Seithamo, argues that admitting same-sex unions violates Christian beliefs and traditional moral values. The underlying lawsuit was initiated by Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile after officials refused to register their marriage intent. A decision on the Fellowship's admission is expected on September 4, with the main hearing scheduled for late October. This case follows previous rulings decriminalizing sodomy in Botswana.
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A volunteer team of college students from North Carolina was evangelizing in a rural village in Botswana when their original plans fell through. During this unexpected situation, the group encountered a security guard at a government school. After sharing about Jesus with him, the guard called the headmaster. The headmaster then invited the students to speak to an assembly of 500 high school students. The students shared how Jesus changed their lives, reaching a large audience they did not originally plan to address. The International Mission Board reported this event as an example of divine guidance opening doors for ministry in Botswana.
The Shadow of God International Ministry (SOGIM) has donated walking aids and crutches to Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in Botswana. This makes the church the first religious group to respond to the government's appeal for mobility equipment. The donation supports the hospital's Shared Responsibility Campaign, which aims to recover unused aids from former patients for redistribution. Prophet Daniel Morupisi stated that faith-based organizations should actively address community healthcare challenges. Hospital officials welcomed the gesture and hope it encourages further support from other groups and the public to alleviate equipment shortages.
A bishop opened a five-day seminar on Justice and Peace in a city in South Africa. Organized by a regional bishops' meeting, the event gathers coordinators from several neighboring countries. The gathering aims to empower religious leaders to address socio-political, economic, and environmental challenges in the region. The bishop emphasized the need for prophetic courage and concrete actions to combat inequality, xenophobia, and climate change. He referenced papal encyclicals to highlight the link between ecological degradation and social injustice, urging participants to build a more just and inclusive southern African region.
Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito highlighted the challenges facing migrant children returning to Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho after protests in South Africa. Speaking in Pretoria, he noted that repatriated students must restart their education in new languages and systems. The SACBC meeting in South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini reported separated families and school absenteeism. While some dioceses raise funds for supplies, Bishop Kizito stated that returning families lack resources. Additionally, South Africa’s Home Affairs Department ordered immediate asylum acceptance following a Constitutional Court ruling that deemed previous administrative barriers unconstitutional.
Henry Dueck, a missionary emeritus with the International Mission Board, died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Canada, he served in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, and South Africa for nearly two decades after being appointed in 1984. His ministry began after a teaching stint in Nairobi sparked his desire for missionary work. He is survived by his wife, Ila-Mae. The IMB announced his passing, highlighting his decades of gospel sharing across these African nations.
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