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Sharon Mathala
  • Ke lepako - Khama

    He said this yesterday in Mankgodi at a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) star rally for Parliamentary hopeful, Lesedi Mmusi.  Khama said his undivided confidence was boosted by the increased numbers of opposition members who had defected to the...

  • UDC cadre�s alleged killer bailed

    Thabo Shete, a former Botho University student was granted bail by the Extension II Magistrate Abigal Maswawi last Friday. His lawyer, Bonolo Dinokopila has since recused himself from the case. The court on Friday learnt that Shete will now be...

  • ATI faces possible lengthy sentence

      “We had earlier indicated that we shall be amending the charge sheet.  We have amended it.  We have amended the second count in the original charge sheet,” she said. “Because of our new evidence in the matter, on...

  • BCA students demonstrate over terrible food

      Mmegi is in possession of a letter from the Student Representative Council (SRC) president, Godiraone Samuel, to the dean of faculty dated October 3, 2014, notifying them of their intention to engage in a peaceful demonstration. In the...

  • Panic as pupils collapse at Old Naledi

    Pupils started fainting one by one on Thursday before the situation escalated on Friday, resulting in scores of parents rushing to the school and demanding to take their children home.  At least four children fainted and two fell ill on Friday...

  • Police record 7,926 traffic offences over holidays

    Director of Traffic, Senior Assistant Commissioner Katholo Mosimanegape, revealed yesterday that compared to last year where they recorded a total of 4,114 offences, this year the number almost doubled. He said the police began their operations on...

  • Botswana slaps Hollywood actor Yune with visa restrictions

    Yune, famous for his roles in the Hollywood blockbuster Fast and Furious sequels, and his British-born actress girlfriend, Bell, were set to grace Boko’s launch tomorrow at Bophirima school grounds in Gaborone’s Bonnington North. Mmegi...

  • Controversial former journalist may face multiple charges

    Kenosi is linked to a fatal accident that claimed the life of one person on Sunday morning. It is suspected that his vehicle hit a blue Mini Cooper causing it to overturn near Mokolodi Nature Reserve along Lobatse – Gaborone road. The alleged...

  • Nasha gushes over another man�s legs

    Nasha repeatedly complimented local designer Aobakwe Molosiwa’s legs, where he (Nasha) was the master of ceremonies. After the first parade, Molosiwa walked on the ramp clad in an all-black number, revealing his legs to the attention of Nasha,...

  • Mokaragana star beaten up

    Music promoter, Seabelo Modibe took to social media to criticise Lehenza’s drunken behaviour. “A Black Motion DJ beat up our guy but unfortunately I can’t defend the boy because he was drunk.” Mokaragana’s Seelo, who is...

  • Mom shows Masilo love with chocolate goodies

    She stands by her son, never missing a single day of trial or mention. Victoria even makes sure that her son sees the brighter side of life whereby he is able to smile and laugh in her presence. On Thursday, Masilo’s mother showered the...

  • Botswana celebrate its fashion sense

    The ample crowd participated in the rare experience of  watching a fashion show that had a main road as its runway.  The show was held on the road running between the City Council and the Main Mall. Dubbed ‘Botswana Jwa Me’,...

  • No fingerprints from crime scene

    During cross-examination, detective Inspector Mmilili Mashabile admitted that the crucial investigation element of extraction of fingerprints was missing. Ngakayagae also questioned Mashabile as to why in all the statements recorded from the...

  • SCOAN survivors pass Ebola checks

    She said that isolation and quarantine was only for suspected, probable or confirmed cases after health screening, and so far there had been no suspected cases.  “Health officers assess the suspects and go through the process, they are...

  • Berry Heart speaks on Story Moja Festival

    “Story Moja Hay Festival is a serious get together of the world’s renowned poets and writers.  Among the artists are Nobel Prize Winner Wole Soyinka, whom I studied for my entire life as a literature graduate, Kwame Dawes, and others...

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