Author

Sharon Mathala
  • The secrecy behind Khama�s Airstrip

    Mmegi has not been able to establish critical facts around the construction of the airstrip. While the then Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Minister, Mokgweetsi Masisi had put the cost of the construction at P3million, he did not...

  • Inside Khama�s Mosu compound

    On Thursday morning last week the Mmegi team, however, risked all to get unlimited access into the compound. The Mmegi team entered the yard at around 9:20 am.  The main gate was wide open and there were no security guards in the...

  • Living in fear of Khama�s men

    The compound which recently attracted widespread publicity is a “no go area” for the residents. Investigations by Mmegi have revealed chilling allegations of intimidation and threats by members of the Botswana Defence Force and...

  • A past lost, a heritage forgotten

    I recently had the opportunity to travel through GaaMmaNgwato and returned with more questions than answers at the manner in which we appear to have neglected our heritage.  Growing up outside the country, I never really had the opportunity to...

  • Lehupu denied bail

    The 22-year-old Aobakwe Lehupu appeared before the court yesterday as he awaits trial for four counts of murder, two counts of arson; two counts of attempted murder as well as two counts of threat to kill. Lehupu is alleged to have killed four of...

  • Gang beats up LSSS headmaster

    According to onlookers, D’Arcy attempted to mediate in a fight between rival gang members and was instead set upon by the young men, led by a certain “Shima”. “Shima and his boys were fighting amongst themselves, hitting each...

  • The MAD dream finale

    The cold breeze could did not deter the fans who went in numbers to support their favourite hopefuls. In her last show as the presenter, Bonolo Mogwe kicked-off the event off with the junior category, which had six acts competing. In the junior...

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