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Keorapetse’s committed dance with power

The characterisation of a growing political figure in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a classic tale of ambition, power, and the consequences of unchecked aspirations, can be used to describe the life of Leader of Opposition in Parliament Dithapelo Keorapetse. His election as the youngest MP in the 2014 General Election was a testament that his political ambition would be more than a dalliance with power, Mmegi Staffer TSAONE BASIMANEBOTLHE reports

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Pastor Omphemetse Kegapilwe (right) and her daughter Thandiwe Kegapilwe

Rasesa crash victims laid to rest

Dozens braved the cold morning on Saturday to pay their last respects to Pastor Omphemetse Kegapilwe and her daughter Thandiwe Kegapilwe.

Reigning Miss Botswana Anicia Gaothusi

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.

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Ramotswa police investigate armed robbery

Police are investigating a case in which a married couple was recently attacked and robbed with something that resembled a gun by five armed unknown men at Taung Farms on the outskirts of Ramotswa.

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No fatalities in Old Naledi level crossing collision

Old Naledi Police Station has revealed that no fatalities have been recorded following last night’s collision involving a train and a truck at a level crossing.

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The dusty burial of 44 ZCC members

MOLEPOLOLE: Home to Bakwena, Molepolole came to a standstill on Saturday as multitudes of mourners thronged the village to bid farewell to the 45 believers of faith who perished in a horrific accident in South Africa on the Easter holidays.

Savanna Tanks sets record for GS ground tank

Savanna Tanks sets record for GS ground tank

In a remarkable feat of engineering and industry prowess, Savanna Tanks, a company based in Ramotswa has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in securing a construction contract of reportedly Africa's largest galvanised steel (GS) ground tank.

 Phophi Ramathuba. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Limpopo bus crash deeply traumatised me – Ramathuba

South Africa's Limpopo Health MEC, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has opened up about the deep trauma she experienced following the tragic bus crash that claimed the lives of 45 Batswana on March 28 in Limpopo.

Tlokweng

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.

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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.

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