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Kgang Kgang. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is beginning to make its presence felt albeit gradually within politically appointed boards.

Close Up Of Man Hands Holding A Woman Hands For Rape And Sexual Abuse, Anti-trafficking And Stopping

Teenage girl attacked, raped

A 16-year-old girl who was walking home from a local shebeen with her peers was attacked and raped on Sunday early morning in Khwee village.

Morupisi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

'Morupisi's allegations didn't spare President'

Justice Mercy Garekwe of the Court of Appeal (CoA) says Carter Morupisi's allegations against judges presiding over his sentencing when sent to jail didn't only sting but also insinuate the President interfered with the judicial process.

Molepolole-Gaborone road.PIC.PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gaborone/Molepolole road operational

The Gaborone-Molepolole road which was closed at Metsimotlhabe/ Kopong intersection due to overflowing Metsimotlhabe River is now open to the public under minimal supervision, police have confirmed.

Mooketsi Simba Mampori. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Death row inmate appeals sentence, cites provocation by deceased

Convicted serial murderer, Simba Mampori, has pleaded with the Court of Appeal (CoA) to overturn his capital punishment saying he committed the offence after he was provoked by the deceased.

 CEO, Thabo Thamane

Ntsima confirms Thamane’s suspension

Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Tiroeaone Ntsima has confirmed the immediate suspension of Thabo Thamane, the CEO of Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA).

Kgosi Sakie Gabanamotse showing Mmegi team craked land. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Cry for help: Kgosi Gabanamotse's plea for Hatsalatladi

Kgosi Sakie Gabanamotse of Hatsalatladi has expressed deep concern over the high unemployment rate at his village, a situation he believes is driving some of the youth toward negative behaviour.

Editor's Comment
Refrain from risky behaviours

After long spells of dryness and high temperatures, it is important to celebrate the torrential rains with caution and reasonableness especially when all indications suggest that the rains are not going to stop anytime soon, especially in the northern parts of the country.We want to encourage both the young and the old to refrain from any risky behaviour during this rainy season.Batswana need to be on red alert and not take chances during the...

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