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Larona Makhaiza
  • 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...

  • Gin experience blends fine taste with fashion flair

    The event, now one of Botswana’s most celebrated lifestyle gatherings, brought together an array of local and international gin brands.It also had live entertainment and culinary pairings in a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere.Adding to the...

  • Suspect commits suicide

    Mahalapye Central Police station commander Meshack Ranku said the police were on a manhunt for the suspect, before they discovered him hanging on the roof of his house.“Kaelo Madima, a Motswana male aged 53 years of Flowertown, Mahalapye. The...

  • State accuses defence of stalling DIS Director-daughter rape case

    The DIS agent (names withheld) is alleged to have sexually assaulted his daughter (names withheld) between March 1st and 31st this year on numerous occasions.He is alleged to have assaulted the child in their Block 10 homestead.Appearing before...

  • Breast cancer survivor hails Mascom for P250k donation

    Speaking at the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) Breast Cancer Run over the weekend, Raphaka recalled her difficult journey from diagnosis to recovery.She described the journey as a test of faith, strength, and community from the moment...

  • Mmegi photojournalist attacked inside court

    According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred moments after the Magistrate had left the courtroom, when the accused, whose matter had just been heard, charged at Sejakgomo in a fit of rage.The assailant is said to have physically assaulted the...

  • DIS agent accused of daughter rape

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

  • BPP, Ntsima smoke peace pipe

    Earlier this year, Ntsima was grossly suspended alongside Kamalanga after the Central Committee (CC) got wind that the now Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship was vying for the presidential seat.Motlatsi Molapisi, aged 8,1, who has been appointed...

  • Court convicts man for defiling teen

    The complainant was alleged to have been defiled in 2019 during the festive season after being harboured by her boyfriend for four days.Delivering his judgment in an open court, Chief Magistrate Gofaone Morweng said the state was able to prove beyond...

  • Kgosi Malope II urges families to join GBV fight

    Botswana has, of late, been embroiled in issues of GBV, which continue to spiral out of control.As the NYD convened for its fourth meeting, Malope highlighted that the persistent rise in GBV cases is a reflection of deep-rooted social issues that...

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