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Larona Makhaiza
  • Parly mulls inclusion of traditional medicine in medical aids

    With the winter session of the assembly categorised by consideration of bills and committee of reports, Parliament yesterday turned its attention to the Medical Aid Funds Bill.The bill is an act aimed to provide for the regulation and administration...

  • National Arts Festival 2025 kicks off

    Participants competed for various categories across the capital city, with some at Rainbow Secondary School, Tsholofelo Park and Maitisong in Maru A Pula.At Maitisong, contestants battled it out for different categories, which included traditional...

  • Rollers announce Zivojnov as new head Coach

    The club made the announcement today, ending weeks of speculation over who would take the reins ahead of the 2025/ 2026 season. Zivojnov’s appointment comes as Rollers seek to bounce back from a disappointing season in which they finished without a...

  • Murder accused boyfriend pleads for bail

    Garethusane stands accused of killing his girlfriend last month at Old Naledi, Gaborone. The slain was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital when rushed for medical attention.Appearing before Extension II Magistrate Court last Friday,...

  • Gov't to tap into cultural tourism

    In an interview with the media at the 2025 Khawa Dune Challenge and Cultural Festival, Mmolotsi said it is crucial for the government to tap into new avenues, including diversifying the tourism industry and bolstering culture locally.Mmolotsi, who...

  • Teen accused of stabbing boyfriend granted bail

    The 18-year-old Bame Tshupetso is alleged to have stabbed her boyfriend, who is aged 30, at their place of residence in Maruapula, Gaborone back in May, 25. The victim has since been discharged and recuperating well following attentive care at the...

  • Gov't adopts shift policy for doctors

    For months now, the government has been embroiled with doctors over their allowances, which saw the disputes reach the courts. Addressing the nation yesterday on national TV, both Minister Stephen Modise and permanent secretary Oatlhokwa Nkomazana...

  • Khawa cultural festival proves local is 'lekker'

    Hosted annually in the remote village of Khawa in the Kgalagadi District, the festival drew hundreds of adventure enthusiasts and fun lovers who came to witness thrilling quad bike, off road, and 4x4 races and a festival in the dunes.This years’...

  • Mamaloukos wins Khawa Dune challenge

    The annual Khawa Dune challenge held in the vast sand dunes attracted motorsport enthusiasts from across the country and beyond. This year's edition was organised by the Botswana Off Road Racing Championship (BORRC).In the tough terrain of the...

  • Career fair signals BA ISAGO's commitment to future

    In a strategic move aimed at attracting new students, BA ISAGO University recently hosted its annual Career Fair, an event that underscored the institution’s unwavering commitment to empowering future professionals and guiding them towards...

  • Gov't commits to unlock productivity to drive economy

    Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS) in the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MLHA), Tshepo Nkwadi, revealed this during the World Productivity Day commemoration last Friday.Celebrated under the theme ‘From Ideas to Impact: Protecting Intellectual...

  • Man charged with murder of girlfriend

    The deceased allegedly died at the hands of her accused boyfriend at Old Naledi in Gaborone last Sunday. Mothofela was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital where she was rushed to for medical attention. Garethusane was charged with a single...

  • Ramotswa slain woman laid to rest

    Ramhago, aged 38, was found deceased in her bedroom with both her hands and legs tied behind back and her mouth gagged with a cloth. Her 18-month-old child was found beside her lifeless body unharmed.The murder suspects in her demise have been...

  • Mares told to remove underdog tag

    Ookeditse who is also the Assistant Minister of Health was standing in for Jacob Kelebeng who is away in Hungary on official business alongside President, Duma Boko.Speaking at the send off ceremony of the Mares, Ookeditse said it is high time...

  • Miss Botswana Ruth Thomas homecoming this Friday

    Fresh off from taking a month off her duties as the Miss Botswana queen, Thomas will be welcome in Masunga since being crowned as the new back in March, Miss Botswana organization has revealed.Through a statement this morning, Miss Botswana said the...

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