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Sharon Mathala
  • Ringo Hasn�t Lost His Touch

    Performing in front of a full house at the Botswanacraft, Ringo shared the stage with locals Shanti Lo, Nnunu Ramogotsi and Kearoma Rantao. Held with the intent of raising funds for its social club, the event was already filled to capacity by 8 pm,...

  • EFF ga bana maitseo - Khama

    Malema, who was meant to officiate at a rally held in honour of UDC council candidate for Borakanelo ward in Molepolole, Arafat Khan, was denied a Botswana visa last week. “They invited some of the members of a new party in South Africa to...

  • Batswana escape TB Joshua disaster

    A guesthouse for international visitors within TB Joshua’s sprawling Synagogue Church of All Nations compound in Lagos collapsed on Friday with scores of worshippers feared trapped, injured or dead. While Nigerian officials put the death count...

  • Man arraigned for killing UDC campaign member

    His defence lawyer, Bonolo Dinokopila, told the court that he needed more time to study the document from the state and pleaded with the court to grant Shete bail. “When he was arrested I requested that I be granted access to him, which I was...

  • Vee launches 12th album

    Known for dropping albums around the festive season, he launched Supernatural Volume I last year, which received immense recognition, appreciation and award nominations.  The Eita hitmaker invited South African actress Khanyi Mbau for the Volume...

  • Baby dumped on Naledi railway

    Police Public Relations officer, Near Bagali, said police received a report of the grisly discovery at 4.30pm. “Upon arrival, the police discovered the decomposed body of an infant,” he said. “At this point, there have not been any...

  • No special vote for disabled, expectant women

    Speaking at a two-day election reporting media workshop in Gaborone on Monday, Maroba said only the visually impaired are catered for.  “The law only makes allowances for those who are disadvantaged because of sight. It allows for that...

  • Dikgafela Draws Wide Audience

    The traditional event is hosted by residents who put on the festival to appease badimo for their harvest, which this year will be on Saturday. Under the theme ‘Moila Dikgafela, Polotso Letsema Ke Seikokotelo Sa Basiko’, elderly women at...

  • Nijel and Sasa seen out on a date

    The rumour mill has been abuzz that Sasa Klaas has found love in Amos’ arms. The two were recently spotted canoodling whilst waiting for an order at Wimpy Western By-pass. They could not keep their hands off each other, as they indulged in a...

  • Ngaka charged with serious offence

    Ngaka Ngaka, will now face a charge of causing grievous bodily harm, revealed sub-inspector Tshiamo Montshiwa to the Molepolole Magistrate Lindiwe Makgoro yesterday.   Defence lawyer, Mogakolodi Segwagwa, told the court that they would need...

  • Cops raid Sunday Standard offices

    At around 1100hrs, Mokone, who was arrested Monday night allegedly charged with sedition, arrived in the company of four plainclothes officers suspected to be members of the intelligence organ. A Mmegi news-crew that intercepted the...

  • UDC campaign member found half-naked, dead

    The woman appeared to be half-naked and had fatal stab wounds on the neck, police have confirmed. UDC parliamentary candidate for the area, Same Bathobakae, also confirmed the incident yesterday. Station Officer Crime, Assistant Superintendent...

  • Ex-Marina cleaners take employer to court

    Prime Projects hired the workers as cleaners at the Princess Martina Hospital in 2012 at the time government decided to outsource non-essential services such as cleaning. By midday on Friday the workers were scattered around the labour offices. They...

  • Five people perish in a car accident at Molapo Crossing

    Agreement Mabeo, station commander at Gaborone West Police Station says it was around 5am when the polo classic with five occupants rammed into the goods truck. While the police confirmed that all five perished on the spot, Mabeo could not confirm...

  • Absolut Elyx lounge launches

    Entertainment on the night came from South Africa-based DJ Fresh (Thato Sikwane). Upon entry, patrons were treated to shots of the Absolut Elyx, which received a lot of appreciation from the immaculately dressed patrons. Absolut Elyx is a new...

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