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Lesedi Mkhutshwa
  • Debswana's CEEP supported 18,000 jobs

    Speaking whilst at the first-ever Boteti Manufacturing Expo, Maoketsa said that supporting citizen-owned businesses is evidenced by the achievement of a P23 billion citizen spend and 18,000 jobs supported, milestones delivered in their CEEP five-year...

  • Boteti manufacturing expo drives economic diversification

    The inaugural expo was held under the theme 'Creating Successful Opportunities'. During his keynote address, the Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) Public Relations Manager, Patrick Molokwe, stated that manufacturing is the engine that...

  • Lemang Dijo disappoints farmers

    The newly revised arable sector subsidy scheme, Lemang Dijo, is a targeted agricultural support initiative designed to strengthen household food security.It also targeted at improving productivity and support resource-poor farmers across...

  • Calendar Stars, Black Lions settle for draw

    The result was a disappointment for both sides considering that Calendar Stars had to play with 10 men for the better part of the game following Bruce Gurere’s red card.The game was played at the Francistown Council Stadium on Sunday.In a post...

  • TAFIC feel the pain of losing key players

    The Francistown-based side finished second behind Gaborone United (GU) last year and their poor run continued this past weekend when they lost 2-1 to Nico United. The loss came after Nico equalised three minutes after half time through Basiamisi...

  • Mixed views on SONA in Francistown

    In an interview, Francistown Mayor, Gaone Majere hailed the SONA as a promising step toward better schools, improved health services, and job creation. On the contrary, the city 'sleader of opposition, Thabo Nyambe, warned that the speech fell...

  • Don't take the bait: Police warn public

    With the rise of AI tools and the economic downturn, more Batswana are facing scam attempts than ever before. Many have fallen prey to fraudsters posing as bank officials, retail outlets, and mobile network providers' representatives.According to...

  • Tsatsilebe frustrated as Calendar Stars crumble again

    He raised the concern after his side suffered another defeat at home. The Premier League rookies this time were beaten 2-0 by Matebele FC. The defeat left Calendar Stars stuck at the bottom of the log with just two points, while their opponents in...

  • Galaxy fall short in CAF Confederation Cup

    The Saturday's second leg tie ended in a 1-1 draw, but it was not enough to take Galaxy through to the next stage of the competition.Speaking after the match, Galaxy head coach, Sean Connor expressed disappointment over his team's...

  • Magosi hand Rollers first defeat

    However their first defeat of the season came at the hands of rivals, Chiefs on Saturday.Following the 2-1 victory, Chiefs moved past Township Rollers and secured the second spot on the log standings with 16 points.Currently, Sua Flamingoes lead the...

  • Tonota FC's dominant display secures top spot

    Tonota FC now boast four wins and six draws. Head coach, Thaloba Nthaga, praised his side's performance after the game played here on Saturday."We need to be clinical in our play. We dominated the game, created many chances, and on a different...

  • Land sector marred by corruption, poor governance – Dikoloti

    In his address during the recent Land Pitso, Dikoloti stated that the above-mentioned feedback is consistently echoed by citizens during kgotla meetings and office visits.To address the issues, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC)...

  • BPP comeback strategy takes shape

    After a period of introspection, the party is now poised to regain its footing and make a meaningful impact on the country's political landscape. According to the BPP president, Motlatsi Molapisi, the BPP is working towards a brighter future for...

  • BCP embarks on constitutional review

    President Dumelang Saleshando said the review seeks to build upon their past efforts and create a document that will serve as a guiding framework for future generations.He also said that by reviewing its constitution, the BCP aims to establish a...

  • Court denies mother-daughter duo bail in brutal murder case

    According to the charge sheet, the duo allegedly jointly and with a common purpose murdered Elicar Fana, who was Fana's mother and Onalenna's grandmother, in early June at Makobo village.In his ruling on bail, Senior Magistrate Thapelo Buang...

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