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Sharon Mathala
  • Gerara Here comedy show cancelled at 11th hour

    The organisers however did not give much detail as to why Odega could not make it. The Facebook post read: “Public Announcement - Laugh out Loud Entertainment would like to announce that the Gerara Here Comedy Spectacle that was to be held...

  • Fifi Cooper makes debut as solo act

    This is not the first time the Mafikeng-born, Kefilwe ‘Fifi Cooper’ Mooketsi   will perform in Botswana.  She has in the past performed at various shows, but not as the main act.  She was last seen at the Motswako...

  • Thebe, Limko messy separation in court

    Thebe sought the court’s assistance in nullifying her soon to be former employer’s restrictions. The university amongst other restrictions ordered Thebe not to travel or leave Gaborone (place of residence) without its permission. She is...

  • My J Cole World experience

    Initially when I received the invite I was excited about travelling to the City of Gold, not necessarily to witness the man live on stage. I am not a fan, but to experience the much talked about Ticketpro Dome. I had also read politician Botsalo...

  • Bots50 bows to BEPA pressure

    BEPA spokesperson, Gilbert Seagile said BEPA has had several meetings with Bot50 aimed at ironing out their differences. Last month local media was awash with reports of corruption and secrecy within Bot50. BEPA then reported the matter to the...

  • KBL treats its customers to the J Cole show

    The winners were selected through a draft draw, which was held between May and June 3. All one had to do was buy a 12 pack of Castle Lite and stand a chance to win. According to the Castle equity manager, Tumelo Seabo, the winners were chosen...

  • SA to deport Botswana murderers to face death sentence

    This decision by South Africa was reached last week Wednesday to amend the Treaty on Extradition Act. This comes after years of tension between the two neighbouring countries in relation to matters of extradition in murder cases. According to the...

  • Former Zebras goalkeepers arrested for drugs

    The ex-Zebras players spent sometime in Palapye holding cells. The Palapye station commander Waboraro Ramaja confirmed this. Ramaja said: “We are currently investigating a case against two former Zebras players.” Ramaja however could not...

  • Shock as 19 die on the roads in a week

    According to head of traffic, senior assistant commissioner Katholo Mosimanegape, the fatalities last week were from eight fatal accidents, which included six people who died on the spot last Thursday when a Fortuner and a bus collided head on along...

  • Big names snub independence theme song

    Showbiz has been reliably informed that Odirile ‘Vee’ Sento, Tshepo Lesole and BK Proctor have declined the offer to be part of the independence celebrations theme song. When contacted Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) secretary general,...

  • Helicopter crash families sue BPS for P15m

    In the papers filed before court, through their lawyer, Malcom Gobhoza the deceased’s families now want P15,072,217.39 from the BPS. As previously reported, on April 20, 2014, superintendent Keokeditswe Sobatha, assistant superintendent...

  • Bot50 comes under PAC fire

    BOT50 coordinator, Charity Kgotlafela, who was at pains to reassure the committee on Wednesday that a resolution was made for all members to declare their interests, came under fire from the PAC. She was being questioned if she had knowledge of any...

  • Steez cooks Mochini-oi-chenchang Vol. 2

    The artists born in Mahalapye, Vincent Mpho Tiro popularly known in music circles as Steez, released his sophomore, Mochinioichenchang Vol.1, on December 1, 2008, which became an instant hit. The title track Mochinioichenchang earned him a place...

  • Police admit to paying Ipelegeng workers

    Assistant Commissioner Tapudzani Gabolekwe confirmed this to a shocked Public Accounts Committee (PAC) session this week. He said to date they have not yet been able to recover all the money. The PAC had put it to the police that this was a...

  • Did Bot50 open room for fraud?

    This week Mmegi revealed that the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) had received a letter from the Botswana Entertainment Promoters Association (BEPA) seeking the investigation of Bot50 for alleged funds misuse. The Public Accounts...

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