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Larona Makhaiza
  • Air Botswana honours travel agents

    Recently the national flag carrier celebrated travel agents, recognising their pivotal role in driving airline sales over the inaugural top 10 travel agents performance awards. During the awards ceremony, the airline’s CEO, Lulu Rasebotsa, stated...

  • Techpreneur calls for integration of AI in technology, innovation

    Addressing a packed auditorium of students, academics, and tech enthusiasts, he emphasised that AI wasn't just a passing trend but a transformative force that is already reshaping industries, economies and societies.Mabusela highlighted the...

  • Rain threatens Golden Grand Prix

    The BNSC is running against time to hand over the stadium to Golden Door Sports Agency for the much-anticipated Grand Prix slated for this Saturday. With the rains continuing to pour through the city, Makuke raised fears that the Grand Prix might not...

  • BCP gives UDC a 40% rating

    The main opposition party in country has been breathing on the former’s neck and this week during a media brief, BCP vice president Taolo Lucas said 4/10 is what they can only give the UDC after these months in office.“When giving UDC the benefit...

  • Magistrate breathes fire on Police

    In court this week, the Magistrate made the remarks after the accused person, Mohammad Esau, cried foul and highlighted ill-treatment by the police. Esau is facing robbery charges.In court for a status update, the accused raised his frustrations with...

  • Girlfriend appears in court for boyfriend's alleged fatal stabbing

    Appearing for an arraignment today before the Extension II Magistrates' Court, it is alleged that Kelebelle Babantsho fatally stabbed her boyfriend after an altercation with him.The slain boyfriend, Maatla Merekeng, was pronounced dead after...

  • We were robbed - TAFIC

    The Francistown based side dropped two crucial points against Magosi, which could have put them two points ahead of other title chasers as they played 2-2 draw. Reacting to the result, Chinyemba was left fuming, questioning the referee’s decisions...

  • Architects Registration Council considers insurance options

    As an association that encapsulates architectures, engineers, and quantity surveyors, ARC held an engagement seminar with local insurance companies, Botswana Insurance Company (BIC) and Minet Botswana, to keep their options open on how best to...

  • Miss World SA showers Botswana with love

    In an interview with Arts & Culture, Miss World South Africa underscored strong ties that exist between her country and Botswana especially in the pageantry space.She spoke highly of the relationship between the two nations highlighting that it goes...

  • Rape charged former UB academic granted bail

    Appearing for an arraignment today, Malema was charged with a single count of rape for allegedly raping an 18-year-old UB student at the institution's premises.The matter dates back to January 9, 2024 when Malema allegedly sexually assaulted the...

  • Wife withdraws threat to kill, assault charge against husband

    Appearing before Magistrate Tshoganetso Atamelang, Poloko told the court that she wishes to withdraw the charges against her spouse as he did not cause her any grievous harm and therefore asked court should pardon him.“I am here to withdraw the...

  • Botswana records 50 cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease

    In a statement, Christopher Nyanga, the permanent secretary to the ministry stated that the disease has hit only the two cities thus far and affects children the most under the age of five.“The Ministry of Health informs members of the public that...

  • Murder's accused prayers heard, bail granted

    In an unusual manner when appearing for a status update before presiding Magistrate Kamogelo Mmesi, Sitwane started with a prayer hoping that the magistrate would grant him bail.“Today, I hope that the Almighty will help me and give me the wisdom...

  • State adds three additional charges against killer soldier

    The soldier, of the Lance Corporal rank, is said to have fatally shot Elizabeth Ramolala alongside her grandchildren Alefha Ramolala and Katlego Ramolala before torching the house with their bodies inside. Only one grandchild of Elizabeth, Happy...

  • Ramoreboli backs' Phoko's selection

    The Jwaneng Galaxy shot stopper, who played a pivotal role in the Zebras booking their ticket to Morocco, sustained his injury early into the season, which saw him retire his number one jersey at his parent club to Victor James. The latter has been...

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