Mmegi Online

Monday, May 13, 2024

DIS plots to incriminate me—Kebonang tells Marathe

High Court judge, Dr Zein Kebonang, says intelligence reaching him hints at the spy unit, Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) planning to plant contraband and large sums of money in his offices as "punishment".

Spira Tlhankane | 13 May 2024

Zein Kebonang PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Pastor gets 14-year imprisonment for raping minor

Mogoditshane Chief Magistrate Gofaone Morweng has sentenced convicted pastor, Mmoloki Phela to 14 years in prison for raping a church patron, also a minor.

Larona Makhaiza | 15 May 2024

Murder accused prison warder for psychiatric assessment

Sharon Mathala | 15 May 2024

Anglo, De Beers face billion-dollar diamond shake-up

Mbongeni Mguni | 10 May 2024

Bishop Rebello to be buried tomorrow

Lebogang Mosikare | 14 May 2024

Botswana buys 95 heifers, 150 dairy goats from Australia

Lewanika Timothy | 14 May 2024

Gov't not on buying spree – Masisi

Larona Makhaiza | 14 May 2024

I'm not a fugitive – Khama

Innocent Selatlhwa | 13 May 2024

Gaothusi's homecoming slated for month end

The reigning Miss Botswana queen, Anicia Gaothusi, will embark on her maiden voyage to her home village, Tutume, at the end of this month since being crowned Miss Botswana 2024 back in March.

Man, 59, found hanging in relatives' home

A 59-year-old was found hanging in a store room at his relatives' residence in Tlokweng. Tlokweng Police Station Commander, Unoziba Rari, said the deceased originally resides at Block 9 in Gaborone, and he had visited his relatives on May 8.

Proud moment: The men’s 4x400 relay team PIC: WORLD ATHLETICS

Botswana moves second behind USA rankings

In the wee hours of Sunday morning, Batswana braved the early winter cold to stay up and witness a historic win by the 4x400m men's relay team.

Trio arrested for Palapye man's murder

Three people, a couple and their friend are currently in police custody in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old man who was stabbed to death with a sharp object early Saturday morning in Extension 1, Palapye.

Herdsmen fight leaves one dead

A man employed as a herdsman at Letlhakane cattle post in Mmamabula Siding some few kilometres north of Dibete has lost his life in a fight with another herdmen Monday night.

Relay team brief profiles

Full Name: Isaac Makwala Club: Francistown Athletics Club Age: 38 Events: 4x400m Outdoor PB: 43.72 Outdoor SB: 2:59.73 Achievements: 1x World Athletics Relays gold medallist, 1x Diamond League final winner, 1x Olympic bronze medallist, 2x Commonwealth Games gold medallist and 2x in the top 8 at Olympic Games Home Village: Tutume