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Lesedi Mkhutshwa
  • Pedestrian fatalities on the rise

    Tlhagwane was speaking during the third edition of the annual MVA Fund safe mobility challenge which was held on Saturday at Francistown Old stadium.According to MVA CEO since 2019, pedestrian fatalities grew from 21% of the annual deaths to 32%....

  • Over 200 cyclists participate in Orapa cycling challenge

    Orapa Cycling Club (OCC) held its annual cycling challenge, which is one of the build-up events to the Orapa General Manager's (GM) walk, which will be held in August this year. In an interview with SportMonitor, the OCC chairperson, Sarah...

  • FCC, NEDC clash over Tati mine

    According to Furniture, Tati Nickel mine is situated in Matsiloje which falls under the North East District Council (NEDC).When addressing recent FCC full council session, Francistown city mayor Gaone Majere announced that the mine will soon commence...

  • TOTUMA farmers will profit from drought-tolerant crops

    Pillar informed Mmegi that as farmers they are now optimising their profit after years of drought and other difficulties by switching to drought-tolerant crops such as groundnuts, lablab, sunflower and others.He explained that they were able to...

  • Orapa Classic targets helping learners

    The cycling event will be held under the theme, 'Support a School – Cycle2School'. According to OCC chairperson, Sarah Moatshe, she said the annual event is aimed at promoting cycling and raising funds to support underprivileged members of...

  • Minor granted bail due to an 'ill-equipped justice system'

    The particulars of the offence are that the minor, together with two adult co-accused persons Therisanyo Mmemo, Kgomotso Phillip, are alleged to have unlawfully killed one Omphile Mofaladi at White City, Francistown, on or about March 29, 2025. In...

  • Around 1, 000 runners for BTC marathon

    The BTC Francistown Marathon is a World Athletics certified event and has attracted around 1, 000 participants, some from abroad. In a statement, title sponsor, the Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited said the marathon is expected to help...

  • Jacaranda Shutdown chess tournament a success

    The tournament, which attracted chess players from Lesotho, Zambia and Zimbabwe was held over the Easter holidays from April 18-20. Kabaso Bwalya from Zambia walked away with a whooping cash prize of P3, 000 and a gold medal after winning the open...

  • BDF, Police crack on illegal mining activities

    Over the years, villages near the Botswana-Zimbabwe borderline including Matsilole, Matshelagabedi, Matopi, Patayamatebele and others have been battling with alarming cases of illegal mining and cross border crimes. Early this year, it was reported...

  • School leadership urged to 'give all' for academic excellence

    Speaking during the Mater Spei College (MSC) victory party, he said that leadership is placed in schools for the purpose of leading, emphasising that when one becomes a leader success is all about growing others.He added that leading entails a lot of...

  • Strong field for Jacaranda chess tourney

    Francistown School of Chess director, Thapelo Grivas Molefe said the tournament will run from April 18-20, attracting players from Lesotho, Zambia and Zimbabwe. There is an added incentive of a P10, 000 cash prize money for the winners in a...

  • Mater Spei credits Roma for good performance

    MSC scooped position two nationally and was number one regionally in the 2024 BGCSE results. In his remarks during a victory celebration, Bajiti said that the Roman Catholic Church had an influence in their outstanding performance. He further said...

  • Tonota faces classroom crisis

    According to reports, students were transferred from a poultry house to a multipurpose hall for lessons due to lack of a conducive learning space. In an interview with the Tonota District Council chairperson, Neo Sefume, he said the school's...

  • Tonota District to explore mining sites for economic diversification

    Sefume told Mmegi that the district possesses many mining sites that could eventually boost the local economy. He said they would like to explore and acquire the mining rights so that they could lease the facilities to various mining companies. The...

  • The Gold Rush attracts international boxers

    Event organiser, Boysie Francis, told journalists this week that the tournament, to be held at the Adansonia Hotel, will attract boxers from South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. He said whilst they have not concluded signing contracts, they expect at...

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