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Lesedi Mkhutshwa
  • 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....

  • Lore Kid Entrepreneurship teaches children business skills early

    The centre, which is located in Gaborone, Phase 2, is designed to train and equip children with business related skills so that they can strive as business owners in future. The intervention comes at the right time when job security is no longer...

  • Calendar Stars target promotional playoffs

    With 36 points, Calendars Stars are presently in second place on the log, lagging behind the newly crowned champions, Santa Green, who have 40 points.Calendar Stars' fate in the promotional play-offs will be decided by the crucial game against BR...

  • Tati Nickle to hire 50 employees in three months

    Speaking recently in a stakeholder meeting, Tataki/Niu Group Chief Operations Officer Lakasz Abramowicz said they have a great precise plan for retuning the mine to profitable operations in stages with a detailed plan for the next nine...

  • TAFIC miss out on first league title

    Gaborone United (GU) sealed the title on Saturday afternoon with one round of matches left to play.Matjimenyenga's hopes of winning the trophy were diminished following their 1-1 draw with Morupule Wanderers last Wednesday. Elias Chinyemba is...

  • Gov’t to relocate 465 refugees after years of illegal detention

    After being held at the FCII for over three years, about 465 refugees were happy to learn that they will soon be reunited with their families and joining others at the Dukwi Refugee Camp.During his recent address to the refugees at the FCII in Gerald...

  • Pedestrian fatalities on the rise

    Tlhagwane was speaking during the third edition of the annual MVA Fund safe mobility challenge which was held on Saturday at Francistown Old stadium.According to MVA CEO since 2019, pedestrian fatalities grew from 21% of the annual deaths to 32%....

  • Over 200 cyclists participate in Orapa cycling challenge

    Orapa Cycling Club (OCC) held its annual cycling challenge, which is one of the build-up events to the Orapa General Manager's (GM) walk, which will be held in August this year. In an interview with SportMonitor, the OCC chairperson, Sarah...

  • FCC, NEDC clash over Tati mine

    According to Furniture, Tati Nickel mine is situated in Matsiloje which falls under the North East District Council (NEDC).When addressing recent FCC full council session, Francistown city mayor Gaone Majere announced that the mine will soon commence...

  • TOTUMA farmers will profit from drought-tolerant crops

    Pillar informed Mmegi that as farmers they are now optimising their profit after years of drought and other difficulties by switching to drought-tolerant crops such as groundnuts, lablab, sunflower and others.He explained that they were able to...

  • Orapa Classic targets helping learners

    The cycling event will be held under the theme, 'Support a School – Cycle2School'. According to OCC chairperson, Sarah Moatshe, she said the annual event is aimed at promoting cycling and raising funds to support underprivileged members of...

  • Minor granted bail due to an 'ill-equipped justice system'

    The particulars of the offence are that the minor, together with two adult co-accused persons Therisanyo Mmemo, Kgomotso Phillip, are alleged to have unlawfully killed one Omphile Mofaladi at White City, Francistown, on or about March 29, 2025. In...

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