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Lesedi Mkhutshwa
  • 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...

  • 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...

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