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Lebogang Baingapi
  • Marginal decline in school dropouts still a concern �SDC

    A lessened number of dropouts was recorded from 526 in 2015 to a total of 230 in the year 2016. SDC chairperson, Alec Seametso noted, though grudgingly, during a full council meeting here Monday that the region continues to make strides in...

  • Makgalemele calls for resurrection of health committees

    Addressing a kgotla meeting on Friday, Makgalemele highlighted that the wellness committees play a pivotal role in spreading health messages and sensitising on proper care during outbreak of diseases in their area. He said the Government spends P73...

  • Poverty Eradication Beneficiaries Face Imprisonment

    The warning was issued by the Principal Home Economics officer at Mabutsane Sub-Council, Moshe Noga during a two-day workshop last week in Jwaneng. He said Government has taken a decision to repossess abandoned poverty eradication projects and...

  • Seeletso admits EVM deficiency

    He said the machine comes with many challenges that include fear of being tempered with, but however they would go ahead with the purchasing of the machine to be used in the 2019 general elections. He even called on political parties to avail their...

  • BDP picks �replacement� councilor

    Rantalajwe, a staunch member of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), has already begun serving in the Southern District Council after his nomination by Local Government and Rural Development minister, Slumber Tsogwane. The veteran politician is due...

  • Former soldier dumps defence attorney

    Mopati Mpaesele, allegedly killed his girlfriend Gaolathe Odirile on September 4, 2013 at her workplace by stabbing her with a knife. He allegedly followed Odirile to work at Selebi-Phikwe industrial site before killing her inside her...

  • Masisi warns BDP members against social media abuse

    Masisi, who is also the chairman of the BDP made the stern warning on Saturday here at the southern region congress. Masisi said social media has the potential to tarnish the image of the ruling party, which has been in power since Independence. He...

  • Sekoma divided over headman successor

    Tefiso was however caught in between a heated debate last Friday on who should ascend the seat after the passing on of Sebopa Leremela. Most of the people nominated Mooketsa Bosigo. He is said to be instrumental in driving community events and...

  • BDP nominate another councilor

    Ditiro Burunyana Rantalajwe stepped in on February to fill in the vacant post at Mabutsane Sub-Council and he is expected to be sworn at the Southern District full council meeting billed for March 20. Rantalajwe has been a staunch member of the...

  • Jwaneng approves vendor shelters under Constituency Fund

    Under the Fund, Jwaneng received a share of close to P5 million with the other half going to Mabutsane District, which is within the constituency. The vendor shelters will accommodate members of the informal sector, which has grown significantly with...

  • Debswana injects P1.5m in Lefhoko village

    The project named Lefhoko Diamond Village came handy as an answer to shortage of accommodation for public servants who are posted to work there. The mine’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) chairman, Tumelo Ntlhayakgosi said the project...

  • Teens Club, Sentebale Partner In ARV Adherence

    The partnership was confirmed by the District AIDS coordinator Stella Keipeile in an interview saying the two organisations will sign a memorandum of understanding soon. She said Sentebale will also provide financial support to the club and the...

  • Woman hunts for P200 to avoid jail

    The 32-year-old charged with threat-to-kill had been skipping court dates since last October, forcing magistrate, Bame Ngaka to slap her with a contempt of a court charge. Though she missed three court appearances, Kalayamosu claimed she had simply...

  • Cllrs summon Mayor over P570,000 US trip

    In his previous address, Mayor Tsietsi Oodira-Kwenje admitted the relationship between them and their USA partners had failed dismally. Councillors turned the tables and called on Oodira-Kwenje to account and apologise for the wasted P570,000. The...

  • Galaxy Storm Into Maiden Top 8 Final

    Galaxy won the first leg semi-final encounter 1-0. Despite the rain, the match produced exciting football with Thero Setsile giving the hosts the lead in the 23rd minute after a good combination with Morris Ruzivo. BDX XI were dealt a blow when...

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