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Chakalisa Dube
  • Teachers in court for learners ‘inhuman’ treatment

    The incidents happened in 2021. To be precise, each teacher will be slapped with a charge of ‘Cruel and inhuman treatment of a child.’ The Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) has it that the teachers were recently issued with...

  • BFA gets CAF greenlight

    Earlier last month, there were fears the Zebras might be forced to play their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Equatorial Guinea on March 28 outside the country.That was after CAF condemned the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium as unfit to...

  • Tutume council leaders forego 'expensive' mayoral chains

    They have instead decided to keep the ones they have and not spend on getting new ones. Kehitile and Masole are UDC councillors. The chains are worn on official and government occasions to dignify the office of a respective council chairperson,...

  • I am ready to lead GU - Moloi

    Prior to that, Moloi played the role of assistant coach for the club. He has so far presided over two games, a league clash and an FA cup match. He lost in the league category but won the last 32 FA Cup 4-2 on penalties on Saturday.Both clashes were...

  • Goya escapes BPF suspension

    At the meeting, some NEC members reportedly attempted to cause Goya suspended after he appeared to be openly against the NEC decision not to hold an elective congress until 2025.Instead, the NEC has opted for an extra ordinary congress. Goya recently...

  • Rakgare, BFA refute reports of bad blood

    Information reaching Mmegi Sport is that the source of the fallout is the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bid, in which the association feels excluded. It is also said that as a result, Rakgare and the BFA president, MacLean Letshwiti do not enjoy cordial...

  • Mupane appeals 13th cheque ruling

    Mupane recently filed a notice appealing the judgement with the Court of Appeal. Botswana Mine Workers Union (BWMU) executive secretary, Kitso Phiri also confirmed the union will oppose the appeal.“We filed a notice to oppose the appeal (by...

  • GU title hopes plummet further

    The loss further dented GU’s title credentials although their mentor, Pontsho Moloi expressed optimism that Moyagoleele could still turn around their season. GU are now eight points behind log leaders, Jwaneng Galaxy who have accumulated 46 points...

  • Masisi yet to act on Khama make up - BDP

    This was confirmed by Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) spokesperson, Kagelelo Kentse yesterday. Early last month Masisi expressed a desire to reconcile with Khama when addressing a party gathering in Shoshong.“Ke rapela modimo gore nako ngwe re tla...

  • I am not a failure – Letshwiti

    On the campaign trail in 2016, Letshwiti promised that he will create 5,000 jobs by the end of his four year tenure. His critics labelled his promise an illusion. He ultimately won the election and was re-elected in 2020. Letshwiti is now in his...

  • Construction of Makwala Sports Complex resumes

    The construction of the stadium has been on hold since August last year following a dispute between the council and the main contractor Cressiando (Pty) Ltd. In September last year, the council said the dispute emanated from the fact that Cressiando...

  • BFA ordered to pay Taylor P330,000

    Taylor was dismissed by the association early last year after undergoing what she termed a grossly unfair disciplinary hearing. She was accused of overspending more than P6 million meant for FIFA projects. This week, the Industrial Court concurred...

  • Taylor relieved after court victory over BFA

    Taylor was dismissed by BFA last year for ‘misappropriating' the association’s funds amounting to P8.8 million. She then decided to take the local soccer governing body to court citing unfair dismissal. Today, the industrial court ruled that...

  • Delimitation dents opposition hopes

    But several other hopefuls will certainly benefit from the planned demarcations. One of the biggest beneficiaries of the proposed changes is likely to be Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Shashe West, Fidelis...

  • BCP July congress to rubber stamp UDC exit

    The BCP recently announced plans to exit the UDC citing that its relationship with other coalition partners, particularly Botswana National Front (BNF) and Botswana People’s Party (BPP), was irretrievably broken. The BCP is accusing its partners of...

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