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Larona Makhaiza
  • 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...

  • BECI eyes bigger role in Botswana’s economic growth

    BECI CEO, Segametsi Sethantsho, said the institution’s next chapter would focus on strengthening partnerships, improving businesses’ capacity to manage credit and risk and facilitating access to finance and new markets.Sethantsho said BECI’s...

  • No evidence links water to diarrhoea outbreak – WUC

    The reassurance came after the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs reported 454 cases of diarrhoea involving dehydration and eight deaths amongst children under five. The ministry reported that it has noted a concentration of these...

  • Negotiate salaries, not workshops – BOFEPUSU tells DPSM

    The trade unions have been entangled in employment discourse for years now, and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) administration has not been spared from those issues.Of late, the unions have shown disgruntlement with the UDC over their...

  • Mojadigo plans to file no case to answer

    The indication came during cross examination of the State’s last witness, retired police officer Tshepi Kabomo, in the current matter in which Mojadigo is facing three counts of rape of a minor from Francistown in 2024. Kabomo was the Investigating...

  • Grand Palm previews Wine Cellar Experience

    The session brought together media representatives for an intimate preview of the event, allowing them to sample a selection of wines that will be featured during the main experience on October 17.Guests had the opportunity to engage directly with...

  • New Era bets on employability in new strategy

    Unveiling the college’s Elevating Polytechnic Strategy 2026-2031 today, New Era College president Daroush Ghodratt challenged the traditional approach to strategic planning, arguing that a strategy should force institutions to make difficult...

  • Seven fraud counts haunt Balopi

    Balopi alongside his close family and compatriots in the political space thronged the halls of the courtroom as he was arraigned before the court, following investigations undertook by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes (DCEC).The BDP...

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