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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

Botswana buys 95 heifers, 150 dairy goats from Australia

DALLAS: As part of the continued spending spree on agriculture, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has revealed that government has successfully purchased 95 heifers and 150 dairy goats from Australia to improve Botswana's herd count and genetic stock.

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

DIS plots to incriminate me—Kebonang tells Marathe

Spira Tlhankane | 13 May 2024

Kgafela II sets year of return

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 13 May 2024

Khama fingers fallout with Masisi behind 'derecognition'

Innocent Selatlhwa | 13 May 2024

Uncle arrested for minor niece's alleged rape

Pini Bothoko | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Couple arrested for fake kidnap report

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has apprehended a couple for allegedly orchestrating own kidnapping in a deceitful attempt to extort money from their family.

Game changer: Letsile has been a breath of fresh air

Athletics, the gift that keeps on giving

For the umpteenth time, athletics has emerged as Botswana’s goose that lays the golden egg. The country’s athletics success story is now etched in almost every corner of the world. Some of the indelible footmarks are found in Daegu, London, the Gold Coast, Cali, and Tokyo, amongst others. This week ,The Bahamas’ primate city of Nassau was added to the growing list of places that have witnessed Botswana's dazzling array of athletics talent, reports Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

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Botswana buys 95 heifers, 150 dairy goats from Australia

Gov't not on buying spree – Masisi

I'm not a fugitive – Khama

DIS plots to incriminate me—Kebonang tells Marathe

Kgafela II sets year of return

Khama fingers fallout with Masisi behind 'derecognition'

Uncle arrested for minor niece's alleged rape

Gaothusi's homecoming slated for month end

Savanna Tanks sets record for GS ground tank

Man, 59, found hanging in relatives' home

Trio arrested for Palapye man's murder

Herdsmen fight leaves one dead

Botswana moves second behind USA rankings

Relay team brief profiles

Couple arrested for fake kidnap report

Athletics, the gift that keeps on giving