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Lesedi Mkhutshwa
  • Goal drought continues for Calendar Stars

    The loss extends the team's scoreless streak to a number of games and being number two at the bottom of the league sparks concerns about their clinical finishing.Coach Joseph ‘Chippa’ Mokgacha expressed disappointment with the result,...

  • Access Bank Botswana aims focus on SMEs

    The Bank’s managing director, Sheperd Aisam, said Access’ strategy centres on connecting local talent, enterprise and innovation to regional and global markets."As Botswana accelerates its transition towards a more diversified, non-mining...

  • Francistown struggles with ageing infrastructure

    He was addressing the City of Francistown Council session, which started yesterday (Monday) here at the Civic Centre. According to Nyeku, sustainable infrastructure is a critical catalyst for travel, investment, and economic growth.He added that the...

  • Public debt trajectory worrisome – Mokhurutse

    As at December 2025, total public debt, including sovereign guarantees, amounted to P90.03 billion, or 33.02% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). By the end of the 2026–2027 financial year, the government expects public debt to reach 44.6% of GDP,...

  • Partnership to bridge educational gap for deaf students

    FCDE offers access to its sports facilities for staff wellness and recreational activities. Additionally, they are well-positioned to provide introductory sign language training for corporate employees.In her address at the signing of the memorandum...

  • TAFIC pin hopes on new signings in relegation battle

    TAFIC currently sit in position 15 on the FNB Premiership log.Speaking after their 0-0 draw with Township Rollers, Sonny said new signings are important and have brought the necessary skills that may assist the team climb out of the relegation...

  • Young Mares fall short in qualifiers

    They beat Cameroon Under-20 Women’s National Team 1-0 at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.Despite suffering a heavy 5-0 loss in the first leg, the Young Mares showed remarkable resilience and determination in the return fixture.Young Mares coach,...

  • Gospel Extravaganza coming to Francistown

    The highly anticipated event organised by Word Bond Communications promises to bring some of the biggest-name artists in South Africa and Botswana gospel music for a night of love, praise, and worship.According to Bonno Ngaka, Director of Word Bond...

  • Councillor denied bail over child rape charges

    The 42-year-old councilor appeared before Francistown Magistrate Court, where the state argued that Jerry should be kept in custody due to the risk of witness intimidation and community anger.According to the charge sheet, the alleged incident...

  • FMD outbreak cripples butcheries

    The FMD outbreak, which has been ongoing since February 2 in Jackalas No.1, North East District, has prompted the government to impose restrictions on animal movement and launch vaccination efforts.During the recent kgotla meeting addressed by...

  • JJ United coach slams referees

    In a post-match interview after losing 2-1 to Enesia FC, he questioned who is supposed to protect them if the officials are the ones killing their game.Bokhutlo citied instances where his team was unfairly treated and believed that fair play should...

  • Fear, despair as FMD again visits North East

    A fresh Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the North East region, specifically around Jackalas No.1 village, has left farmers devastated, with the dilapidated and vandalised border fence blamed for allowing the virus to spread from Zimbabwe to...

  • Collective action needed to beat FMD, Gaolathe says

    The call was made by Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe when addressing a kgotla meeting earlier today following the confirmation of the outbreak of the disease in Jackalas No.1, North East District. The announcement prompted government to impose...

  • CCP project bears fruit as 70 local jobs created

    Constituency Community Project is a government initiative aimed at empowering communities and strengthening the process by which citizens take the lead in the development of their localities. In his remarks at the official opening of the store,...

  • Han-C steals the show at Back to School event

    The event, which encouraged attendees to put on their school uniforms, was a night of nostalgia, fun, and great music. Attendants came dressed in their different school colours with logos coming in with that school spirit. Han-C gave it his all,...

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