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Larona Makhaiza
  • Search continues for Maun boy feared to have been taken by a crocodile

    The child, whose name has not yet been released, reportedly disappeared while swimming near the Thamalakane River on Wednesday afternoon. Witnesses told Police that the boy was last seen in the water before suddenly vanishing, prompting fears of a...

  • Pastor accused of defiling Teen during counselling session

    A pastor from The Testimony of Jesus Fellowship Ministry, Geoffrey Jikijela finds himself in serious trouble for allegedly defiling a teenage girl who had been taken in for counselling by her parents at the church.Jikijela faces a single count of...

  • Rollers run riot amid sanctions

    Popa Popa’s emphatic victory came at a time when the side has been under scrutiny following disciplinary sanctions that saw three points deducted.They were docked points for not honouring their fixture against Calendar Stars earlier this season...

  • P1bn OP helicopter deal exposed in Parley

    A different question by a parliamentarian today (Thursday) led to Minister of State President, Moeti Mohwasa, disclosing that two of the choppers will arrive in the country early next year. The Minister, who also serves as Leader of the House (LoH),...

  • Murder accused turns up dead

    In an interview with Mmegi Online, Ramotswa Police Station Commander, James Moikotlhai said the deceased had a pending single count of murder before his demise.“We have a murder case of a murder accused (Matonko) who was killed on November 9 at...

  • UB officer recounts lecturer - student rape case

    The retired lecturer is alleged to have sexually assaulted the female student (names withheld) back on January 9 2024 who was 18 at the time.It is alleged that he raped the student in his office at the Social Sciences Block. Malema is now facing a...

  • BOPEU ready to engage gov’t on minimum wage

    Leaders of the local labour union argue that recent assertions by President Duma Boko on terms being agreed for the minimum wage were ‘unjust’ and disadvantage public service employees. UDC had promised a P4, 000 minimum wage during its campaign...

  • Mojadigo slapped with 20-year prison sentence for rape

    The Mochudi Magistrate’s Court handed the verdict on Friday after establishing that there were no extenuating circumstances to lessen the sentence. Magistrate Queen Moanga convicted Mojadigo early this week for rape. The matter dates back to 2023...

  • Saleshando calls for accountability and inclusive growth

    Saleshando described the official SONA as “uninspiring” and “detached from the realities faced by ordinary Batswana,” calling for a shift towards accountable governance, economic diversification, and social equity. Saleshando said that while...

  • Dis agent gets bail in daughter rape case

    The spy agent (names withheld) is accused of having sexually assaulted his daughter (names withheld), who is a minor, between March 1 and 31 early this year.It is alleged that the accused sexually assaulted the young child at their homestead in Block...

  • Vivo Energy, Pick n Pay launch convenience store in Gaborone

    The Pick n Pay Go outlet offers customers an opportunity to fuel their cars and also get something from the shop. Vivo Energy managing director, Sesupo Wagamang, described the partnership as a milestone that reflects the company’s ongoing...

  • Saleshando's SONA mixed reactions

    President Duma Boko delivered his second SONA speech yesterday outlining several aspects that the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) will undertake to transform Botswana from diversifying the economy and improving livelihoods of Batswana.Some of...

  • Boko may soon answer questions in Parly regularly

    Delivering his ceremonial speech to mark his first year as the Speaker of the Assembly, he took legislators on the visions, challenges and some of the milestones since the start of the 13th Parliament. Keorapetse said the House will soon embark on a...

  • Gov’t prioritises vocational training in NDP 12

    Higher Education minister, Prince Maele, outlined that this form of learning which equips learners with practical skills, has also been identified as most pressing issue under the government’s ambitious Botswana Economic Transformation Programme...

  • We stand a good chance of winning Kgalagadi South—Pheko

    The leading opposition party with 15 seats is vying for Kgalagadi South seat that was left vacant by the untimely death of Dr Micus Chimbombi, who passed a few months ago.BCP has fielded Tshephang Brooks as their candidate but will have to face...

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