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Initially, 10 opposition councillors had initiated the intention to sue the council, but only six – the leader of opposition Thabo Nyambe, Moagi Koketso, Lilian Griesmeir, Lekono Mabengano, Lesego Kwambala, and Mpho Leladi – proceeded with the...

Central Police Station acting commander, Assistant Superintendent Douglas Khumalo, said that they received a report about the incident on Saturday. He said that the deceased was found hanging by a rope from the rafters.He revealed that they have not...

The Botswana Tourism Board (BTO) announced the cancellation last week, citing logistical challenges. The event was initially scheduled for 18-21 July in Sowa Town.Nata West Councillor, Thuso Tumelano said the community is unhappy with how the event...

Addressing members of the media, Chief communications officer, Mmoloki Bopa said this year's event promises to be bigger and better than the maiden edition, which drew about 560 athletes. Bopa revealed that the marathon aims to promote sport...

History repeated itself two weeks ago when another shocking case unfolded at the same village, when Mpiti primary school teacher Ruth Fana (54) was arraigned before court for the murder of her mother.The accused daughter, Onalenna Fana (35), was...

Matjiminyenga finished second behind Gaborone United in a season in which they amassed 60 points. TAFIC chairman, Tumelo Toteng, said despite the players' and coach's departure, the team is stronger than ever. He said that the team will be...

People from different walks of life, including politicians and musicians, attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the departed superstar. Matheatau died on June 26 after a brief illness at his home. As a member of COSBOTS since 2014, he...

Addressing residents of Francistown at Tatitown kgotla recently, he said lack of proper planning and building maintenance has created problems for the country.Boko stated that the country’s second city currently has over 103,417 residents and that...

Speaking during President Duma Boko's recent visit, Majere said Francistown has been hard-hit by the collapse of the economy.He said the economic situation has led to a rise in unemployment, leaving many young and elderly people feeling...

Botswana has been facing a shortage of doctors responding to emergency duties, which has caused concern. Principal District Development Officer and committee secretary, Masego Pitso, said they have severe shortages of nurses, doctors and laboratory...

Pitso, who was presenting the Urban Development Committee (UDC) report during the just-concluded full council meeting, said teenage pregnancies have risen from 60 during the previous quarter to 70 between January and March 2025.She stated that...

Despite failing to win the league title, TAFIC achieved the milestone, accumulating 60 points for the first time in history and finishing second on the league table.The club also witnessed about seven players being called up for the national team...

Speaking during the World Refugee Day commemoration, Ramaotwana announced that his ministry took a deliberate decision to remove rejected asylum seekers from indefinite detention in the Francistown Centre for Illegal Immigrants (FCII) to the refugee...

According to the charge sheet, Ruth and Onalenna are alleged to have murdered Elicar early June at Makobo village. The reports allege that Elicar was found by her neighbour on June 9 after noticing that goats were wandering around the deceased's...

The particulars of the offence state that Ndlovu, who was not authorised or permitted, was discovered mining at Lewis Albert's farm on May 30, 2025, at or around 10am.According to Magetse such accounts of inhumane treatments have increased...