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Lesedi Mkhutshwa
  • Monarch location 'overcrowded and filthy'

    The survey results were shared by Francistown city mayor Gaone Majere in his address during full council yesterday (Monday). He stated that the council, in partnership with UN Habitat, Department of Town and Country Planning, and Botswana Homeless...

  • Boteti District faces budgetary difficulties

    Speaking during the recent Council meeting, he also said disparity between their expanding duties, responsibilities and the limited resources available continues to widen.This deficit directly affects ‘our ability to implement key projects and meet...

  • Culture Spears, Lioness Ratang rock Clash of the Legends crowd

    After South African legends won the tournament for the second time, the celebrations were entirely shut down by the amazing performance of the well-known local traditional dance group, Cultures Spears. The group delivered an unforgettable performance...

  • DCEC's spiking caseload

    Makgekgenene was speaking during a recent media meet and greet session at the Cresta Thapama Hotel. In response to a question about how many cases are currently before court, she answered that 350 cases are still ongoing at the Directorate of Public...

  • Thebephatswa FC win Tonota youth tournament

    Following an impressive 2-0 win over Zone 14 FC in the tournament's final round, Thebephatswa FC walked away with P1,000.Zone 14 FC took home P500, while Zola Kings received P250 for being the second runner up. The mini league was organised to...

  • 'Medication shortage threatens haemophiliacs'

    Patients of the rare blood clotting disorder were sharing their journeys recently during the World Haemophilia Day which was commemorated at Phase IV Chedu Choga Hall in the second city.One of the haemophilia activists, John Thompson, stated that...

  • Opposition councillors proceed with lawsuit against FCC

    The 10 councilors, six from the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and four from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), gave the Mayor and FCC statutory notice of 30 days with the intention to sue the local authority through their lawyers Manenji Attorneys,...

  • A befitting farewell to Toropo Ya Muka

    The event, which set the city alight for the last 10 years, attracted hordes of revelers from all corners of the city and surrounding areas. Around 5pm, traffic was already congested going into Obed Itani Chilume because of the massive line-up. There...

  • Black Pearl Cosmetics takes beauty industry by storm

    The Motswana woman-owned enterprise in cosmetic space is differentiating itself from competition as it aims to also restore confidence in women with low self esteem through its products. On the sidelines of the recent Northern Trade Fair held here,...

  • Calendar Stars qualify for promotional play off

    Calendar Stars will play Jwaneng Young Stars, who finished second in the First Division South League. Addressing the media, Calendar Stars coach, Joseph Chippa Mokgacha said he led a technical team with players that were committed and striving for...

  • Botash pumps P52m into Supplier Development Programme

    Speaking at the recent Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair prize-giving event, Seokamo Botash has been working with the Botswana Chamber of Mines in the Supplier Development Programme.The programme aims to address challenges suppliers face,...

  • Toropo Ya Muka last dance on 10th anniversary

    Organisers of the event have promised to give patrons a memorable last dance. TYM has, over the years, ignited the city with its massive line-ups, uniting Francistown residents and guests from all over the country to celebrate the City of All Things...

  • Gov’t notes public criticism over frequent overseas travel

    According to Gaolathe, whilst travel plays a vital role in building confidence, fostering partnerships, and meeting statutory obligations not all trips are indispensable.The VP was officiating as acting president whilst President Duma Boko was away...

  • Francistown economy needs reawakening- Gaolathe

    Speaking here last week when officiating during the 29th Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair, he noted Francistown was once the heartbeat of trade in Southern Africa, a city of dreams and discovery must now rise again. According to the Vice...

  • Private sector participation boosts BB Northern Trade Fair

    More than 158 exhibitors from a variety of industries, including banking, information technology, agriculture, and parastatals, exhibited their goods and services at the ongoing trade expo, which began last Tuesday and ended on Saturday....

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