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Lebogang Mosikare
  • Uptick in private sector participation in Northern Trade Fair

    However, the latest Fair, held here at the Business Botswana Show Grounds in Gerald Estates, has experienced an uptick in the private sector participation. The fair was held under the theme, “Promoting Economic Growth Through...

  • Paternal grandmother wins bitter child custody battle

    In Botswana, children exist under three different legal regimes often co-existing, namely, the common law, customary law and statute law. In this case, the child’s mother Unami Motlogolo gave birth to Lefika Motlogolo on November 12, 2014.“The...

  • We are exporting jobs - Gare

    The concern was relayed by the Minister of Entrepreneurship, Karabo Gare when officially opening the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF) here on Friday.The Fair was held under the theme, “Promoting Economic Growth Industrialisation”....

  • Northern Trade Fair kicks off

    The Fair is scheduled to take from May 24 to 28 at the Gerald Estates Show Grounds.The BBNTF Regional Manager (North), Eileen van der Est said the largest business exhibition in the northern part of the country will be held under the theme,...

  • BCP undecided over Serowe West by-election

    The by-election was occasioned by the disqualification of former Serowe West legislator, Tshekedi Khama, after he missed numerous Parliament sessions following his self imposed exile to South Africa.Tshekedi and his elder brother, former president...

  • ‘Boyfriend kills girlfriend with brick’

    Dikhutso Seete allegedly struck Lefika Letsolesele with a brick on the head on July 1, 2017 at or near Botalaote ward in Mahalapye.When the case continued before Justice Bengbame Sechele on Tuesday, the reasons why Seete allegedly murdered...

  • Court denies bail to alleged multiple rapist

    The accused, Oteng Moalosi, allegedly raped two different women at Gerald Estate on March 12 and 25.Moalosi pleaded with Magistrate Tshepo Magetse to grant him bail saying that he does not know where his chickens) are and how they are surviving since...

  • ‘Cattle rustling syndicate’ appears in court

    The state alleges that Kemoiponetse Gaobotswe, a firefighter, Gaobotswe Oweditsemang Jakalas, and Zimbabweans, Courage Moyo and Ndokeko Ncube, were found in possession of a herd of 12 cattle with an estimated value of P60,000 bearing varying brand...

  • Alleged robbers appear in court

    The state alleges that Morapedi Modimoopelo, Mmilili Chiche and a Zimbabwean, Abel Gumbo robbed Patricia Mogorosi on September 28, 2021 in Molebatsi ward in Tonota.They allegedly robbed her P2,300, stole her car and cellular phones and laptop among...

  • Bluetown woman ‘murderer’ granted bail

    The accused, Lillian Moakole, allegedly murdered Donald Matlhare, 47, of Tonota village following a misunderstanding.Magistrate Game Mooketsi granted Moakole bail on conditions that she pays P2,000, bring two sureties who shall each pay P1,000,...

  • BPF feud, split will weaken it-Analyst

    Khama has publicly stated that he wants to replace Butale as the president of the BPF. The BPF factions have been embroiled in tit for tat brawls over a number of issues.Those who are aligned to Khama want an elective congress to be held by May 30,...

  • Boyfriend on trial for ‘murdering’ ex-girlfriend

    Segwati allegedly committed the offence under the influence of alcohol after Moloko ended their love relationship. When Segwati appeared before Justice Taboka Mopipi on Wednesday, Constable Kabelo Makgatho told the court that they arrested Segwati at...

  • 'Police brutality victim’ claims P850,000

    The plaintiff, Oteng Moilwa, wants the AG to pay him P250,000 for assault, P100,000 for disfigurement and permanent disability, P250,000 for unlawful arrest and detention, and P250,000 for invasion of privacy and wrongful search.When Moilwa appeared...

  • Illegal gold miner sentenced

    Mooketsi said this when sentencing Thabani Sibanda, a 26-year-old Zimbabwean man on Tuesday.Sibanda was arrested on 9th January,2023 at or near Matsiloje village whilst unlawfully mining gold.He had previously pleaded guilty to illegal gold mining...

  • Musician Smarh convicted of rape

    Matlakala allegedly raped his 26-year-old maid on November 9, 2020, at or near Bull Bull in Letlhakane. Matlakala, who is popularly known as Smarh in music circles, has joined a list of discredited local and international musicians following his...

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