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Larona Makhaiza
  • Makhadzi, promoter deal sees singer returning to SA

    The two’s handshake comes after the High Court ordered that the musician, born Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, pay P100, 000 as security to attorneys, Otto Itumeleng Law Chambers. The agreement was made an order Wednesday before Justice Chris Gabanagae...

  • DPP refuses to back down as Moagi appeal filed

    According to a statement by DPP confirmed that it will appeal the judgment delivered by Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate last week in which Moagi was acquitted and discharged following a no case to answer submission.“The DPP has determined that...

  • Accused magistrate barred from Mahalapye Magistrate Court

    Moruakgomo is accused of threatening to kill judicial officersTshoganetso Atlamelang and Lebogang Kebeetsweng through a WhatsApp text. Appearing before Broadhurst Magistrate Goabaone Rammapudi-Lesedi today, Magistrate Moruakgomo who has been in the...

  • Bus operators back Tana, secure 35% stake

    Chairperson of the organisation, Tirafalo Mponang, confirmed that operators have been offered a 35% stake in the Tana Botswana project. Over the weekend, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure piloted the long-awaited Tana project in the...

  • I have always maintained my innocence – Moagi

    On Thursday, the Gaborone Regional Magistrate Mareledi Dipate acquitted the former minister of Minerals and Energy in a charge involving an alleged P4.7 million payment linked to the award of prospecting licences to New Energy Company (Pty). “I...

  • State wants protection for magistrate’s victims

    This emerged during a testimony by investigating officer Diane Lentefetse before the Broadhurst Magistrate's Court, where Moruakgomo is facing a charge of threat to kill. She is accused of threatening to kill two fellow judicial officers,...

  • Three Batswana injured, one captured, 15 missing in Russia–Ukraine war

    However, he dismissed claims that Batswana have died after being lured into the Russia-Ukraine war. Butale told Ntlo Ya Dikgosi (NYD) on Monday that he was responding to a question from Bangwato kgosikgolo, Ian Khama. The former president had...

  • Death row convict handed two life terms

    Chief Justice, Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe sentenced the former Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier to life imprisonment on each of the two counts of murder he was convicted for, warning that the convict could continue to pose a danger to women. “It...

  • Thiite mere Zakhem front in Zakhem P272.3m tender scandal

    The case involves 12 counts ranging from obtaining by false pretences to money laundering. The former legislator and his company Thiite Rubble Screeners (Pty) Ltd were arraigned before Regional Magistrate, Mareledi Dipate on Thursday alongside his co...

  • BA ISAGO University celebrates Class of 2026

    During the gathering, the Class of 2026 members were urged to use their qualifications to make a meaningful difference in their communities. Addressing the group, Amagolo Gabasiane, BA ISAGO’s Vice President: Business Development and Corporate...

  • Indisposed Zakhem misses court in P272.3m case

    State Prosecutor Ambrose Mubika told the Gaborone Regional Magistrate’s Court that defence counsel, Lore Moraledi had informed the State that Zakhem could not attend proceedings due to his ill health.“We have been informed by counsel Moraledi...

  • Gov’t, Huawei call for PPPs in skills development

    The two recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will act as a bellwether for other players to follow suit. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Jimmy Opelo, said the partnership aims to bridge the gap...

  • Rabasimane accuses Ngakaagae of being 'two-faced'

    When delivering a speech at the Botswana Sectors of Education Trade Union (BOSETU) annual conference last week, Ngakaagae issued stern warning to ministers, directors, and company executives that he is coming for them. The trade unions were not...

  • Boitekanelo graduates challenged to tackle youth unemployment

    Deputy Provost Academic Services, Dr Gabalape Sejie, said the country needed graduates who could go beyond seeking employment and instead use their knowledge and skills to develop solutions to pressing national challenges. Sejie noted Botswana and...

  • Mentor, student settle for a stalemate

    The match was significant for Gunners coach, Paradzayi Madivenga, who faced his former employers after spending two years in charge of Police XI, whom he guided to promotion to the FNB Premiership.Despite the history between the two sides, both...

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