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He is one of the headmen in one of the wards where people from Jetjeni have been allocated. Khupe followed suit soon after the remains of Chief John Madawu Nswazwi were exhumed in 2002 and brought back to Botswana for reburial. The then vice...

Now the couple is among the 43 people who have been moved, or are to be moved to Gerald Estates to pave way for the upgrading of the Francistown-Tonota Road, which began last year. Part of their home has been demolished and they are staying on one...

He told a full council meeting on Monday that the delegation will visit from May 28 to June 6 to review the twinning agreement between the two cities. After the review of the relationship that has existed for 10 years, he said the two cities will...

Nthaba told Mmegi that from time immemorial their VDC has always not waited on government to bring up developments in Nswazwi. Now with all this talk of recession and suspended projects,  they have taken the initiative to start the developments,...

It certainly is a natural boulevard with long dark trees lining the road as it weaves and curves, as if endlessly, though a mere nine kilometres from the junction towards the Tutume turn-off. It is only after my rollercoaster ride into the village...

For more than 10 years, Sebina and the surrounding villages on the one hand and Marapong on the other, have been calling for a police station to be located in their village. But recently, the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Ramadeluka...

It is not easy to spot homestead because most of the yards are surrounded by vegetation, especially bananas, mangoes, flowers, indigenous and exotic trees. The panoramic view of the village is complemented by rich loamy soils that carpet the...

This is a home that is steeped in rich history, which goes all the way back to Lesotho and to the Bangwato royalty (A book on this is in its manuscript form). The home is along the main artery that connects Tutume to Sebina in Magapatona ward and...

Mayor James Kgalajwe revealed that the private sector has come and the central government have come on board to support the forum. “I am not able to list names of companies but we have a long list of companies that have partnered with the city...

Speaking at a press conference hosted by the Francistown City Council (FCC) on Tuesday, BITC executive director Lonely Mugara said they were fully behind the initiative. Mugara said that the Francistown region is motivated, focused and organised and...

City Clerk Leboile Israel said that the new strategy is also in line with the new Vision 2022 and also the upcoming Development and Investment Forum to be held in August. Israel was speaking at a press conference held by FCC on Tuesday to update the...

Mine Manager Nicholas Brodie said he was out of the country when Mmegi first called.  Human Resources Manager Vincent Mothupi’s response yesterday, after days of not answering his phone, was that they would not be able to...

At the beginning of last year Galane Gold retrenched more than half of the 131 workforce, leading to a protracted battle with the unions who wanted the mine to reverse the decision. While the company is mum on the issue, the Botswana Mine Workers...

The Investment Pitso was postponed several times to fine tune the outcome of the event and Francistown mayor James Kgalajwe has vowed that the dates will not be postponed again. “We are at an advanced stage of planning,” said...

The plots are along the development path of the A1 Road upgrade. Feung Cho is one of the 43 residents that were affected by the Francistown-Tonota road development and while others have accepted compensation and moved to Gerald Estate, he has refused...