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Chakalisa Dube
  • Majaga bans councillor from Kgotla meetings

    Mmegi has established that Majaga has since instructed Kehitile through a cellular phone message that he should cease from attending his Kgotla/constituency meetings.Kehitile doubles as Tutume District Council (TDC) chairperson and Dukwi councillor....

  • Zakhem’s dual roles cause unease

    Zakhem is a director at Gaborone United (GU) and the chairperson of the Botswana Football League (BFL) board. The investigative team consisted of human resources expert, Leviet Ntwaagae and attorneys, Simon Mmopi and Mboki Chilisa. The investigators...

  • Local referees open to bribes – report

    The investigating team made up of human resources expert, Leviet Ntwaagae and attorneys, Simon Mmopi and Mboki Chilisa, found these vulnerabilities leave match officials susceptible to bribery or manipulation. The investigation by the commission came...

  • Bondo, Mojaki audio details emerge

    The investigation by the commission came because of an audio clip where there was a discussion that highlighted the possibility of match-fixing. The discussion was between Mojaki and referee, Joshua Bondo over the phone. Bondo appeared to repel...

  • BOSETU scolds gov’t over constitutional review

    The union also said the government's posture suggests that little is being done to act on the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Commission. The country is currently in the process of amending its Constitution.It is anticipated that the...

  • BDP F/Town region want incumbents unchallenged

    Instead, the said members want the party to hold primary elections in opposition held constituencies and wards country wide. The Francistown region is one of the largest and influential ones in the BDP.It is anticipated that the ruling party will go...

  • Illegal gold miners employ new tricks

    Illegal gold mining has been a source of concern to police in Matsiloje village for some time. Matsiloje is home to several old mines and deposits that ceased operations decades ago. The village is situated along the Zimbabwean border, from where the...

  • BCP F/town primaries low-key affair

    The country’s second city is one of the areas where the BCP enjoys a strong presence, but unlike in the past the buildup to the primaries has been met with less enthusiasm.The party recently issued a notice for primary election hopefuls to submit...

  • Opposition parties urge Zimbabweans to go home, vote

    Next week Wednesday, Zimbabweans will go to the polls to elect a new president, Members of Parliament and municipal representatives. The real battle at the Zimbabwean elections will be between Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ruling Zanu PF and the Citizens...

  • BRBB refutes BMWU allegations

    The company has been contracted to develop an open cast coal mining operation at the Morupule Coal Mine’s Motheo project.Towards the end of last month, Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) accused the company of disregarding the safety and welfare of...

  • Angels coach unbothered by player exodus

    Angels have lost several key figures in the off-season including talisman, Eric Ookame who earned a 'big money' move to Orapa United. Highly rated defender Shanganani Nganda has joined Premier League returnees, TAFIC while goalkeeper,...

  • Boteti NGO fights maternal mortality

    Previously, numerous challenges were observed in addressing maternal deaths and birth-related issues in various villages and settlements in the region. Concerns were also raised about the commitment to antenatal care in the area.Maternal mortality...

  • Debswana pushes Cut 3 start date back

    Initially, Debswana had indicated that mining from Cut 3 would commence in 2027. The project is currently in the feasibility study phase and preparations for commissioning are set to start in 2025. Maoketsa explained at a stakeholder briefing last...

  • BFA snatches BFL’s preferred candidate

    In April, Mbatha announced the selection of an executive manager by June, a successor anticipated to assume the role of BFL CEO upon Mbatha's 12-month contract expiry next year.However, recent developments have shifted the scenario. Four...

  • Moatlhodi fuels speculation on next political move

    It was previously speculated that Moatlhodi intends not to contest the 2024 General Election when his term comes to an end. He was said to be vilely campaigning for Baemedi Medupi, who is the chairperson of the ruling party for the Francistown...

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