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Larona Makhaiza
  • Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

    Leading up to today’s (Thursday) engagement between Bakgatla and the Minister, Kgafela has been on self-imposed exile since May 2012. That was shortly after he was de-recognised as the Bakgatla Kgosi with an eventually warrant of arrest was issued...

  • Strong maize, wheat performances boost Seed Co’s revenue

    According to the regional seed giant’s interim results for the half-year ended September 30 2025, earnings went up 15% from US$40 million (about P530m) registered during the same period last year to US$46 million (about P610m). Group Chief...

  • Mothuba extends gratitude to Nare

    Nare coached Mothuba while he was still a player at Township Rollers. The Taung Young Strikers coach praised his former trainer for passing the baton to him after playing under him, now meeting him again, this time as rival coaches in the dugout. The...

  • Systems' coach alarmed by referee's decisions

    The Alarm Boys are playing in the lower division following their relegation last season. They were hoping to recover from two consecutive defeats.On Friday night, they played to a 1-1 draw with Prisons XI after the wardens solicited a goal towards...

  • 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...

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