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Lesedi Mkhutshwa
  • 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...

  • Betway donates P2.5million for GBV shelter construction

    The multi-million pula donation was made through the Betway Foundation's "Betway Cares” to the Botswana Gender-Based Violence Centre (BGBVC) to build a GBV shelter which will provide a safe haven for GBV survivors in Francistown and the North...

  • Mayor walks for humanity

    The charitable walk, to be held under the theme ‘Walk for Humanity, Know your City,’ will take place on October 25 at Francistown Council Stadium. Addressing members of the media recently, City Mayor Gaone Majere said that the charitable walk...

  • Last minute stadium snub disappoints Eleven Angels

    Angels were initially scheduled to host Tsabotlhe FC at the Council stadium on Saturday. However, the match was moved to Ntshe Primary School where the home team went down 1-0 to Tsabotlhe. Peter indicated that the last-minute venue change might have...

  • Botswana–China partnership poised for brighter future

    Yong made the remarks during the 2025 'China and Botswana Shine Together' – Mid-Autumn Festival and Food Carnival, which was held on Sunday at Epic River in Molapo Estates.In his address, Yong said that the new government of Botswana, under...

  • Francistown grapples with increased indiscipline

    Addressing the ongoing full council, City Mayor Gaone Majere said that they are faced with learner dropouts and rising indiscipline in the education system.According to Majere, about 107 learners dropped out of school over the last five years. He...

  • 'We won't rest until every citizen is employed'

    Gaolathe was addressing the general public, who included graduands, parents, and stakeholders, during the 10th year Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) graduation ceremony. When addressing multitudes of people who came...

  • Cresta Maun launches riverside dining experience

    During the launch, which attracted a number of stakeholders, Cresta Marakanelo Managing Director, Mokwena Morulane, said that many people visit Maun but do not stay as often as they should.Morulane stated that residents in Maun have shared that the...

  • HIV/AIDS remains a health crisis in Francistown

    According to the Francistown District Health Management Team (DHMT) community health nurse Johnson Taruvinga, speaking during a Botswana Business Coalition on Aids (BBCA) forum, widespread dispersion of viral lineage suggests significant...

  • Last minute Galaxy equalizer cuts TAFIC's celebration

    Galaxy's goal led the game to a 1-1 draw, leaving many fans who thronged the Francistown Old Stadium sad as their cheers and chants of victory were suddenly replaced with gasps of shock and disappointment.TAFIC head coach, Mandla Mpofu, however,...

  • BUAN, Phikwe partner for economic revitalisation

    When updating the recent Selebi-Phikwe full council, Mosepele said that BUAN wants to work with the town through various initiatives to rejuvenate Selebi-Phikwe."The town’s economic transformation strategy post-BCL requires institutions like BUAN...

  • No need for SoE – BONU president

    Last week, President Duma Boko declared a state of emergency, citing the collapse of the country's medical supply system and deploying military personnel to distribute life-saving medications.Addressing the media recently, Botswana Nurses Union...

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