The highs and lows of 2017

Battlefield: Matshegeng congress turned into a battlefield when the warring factions met
Battlefield: Matshegeng congress turned into a battlefield when the warring factions met

The year 2017 was a busy year with its highs and lows. The year was full of challenges and opportunities. Mmegi Staff Writers in the northern bureau recap on some of the major stories that made news headlines as the curtain falls on the hectic year 2017

F/town deputy mayor ousted

Early this year, controversy-ridden Kanana ward councillor, Lechedzani Modenga was ousted as Francistown deputy mayor. Satellite South councillor Godisang Radisigo would later be sworn-in, in his place. Modenga’s tenure as deputy mayor was often mired in controversy.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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