Author

Larona Makhaiza
  • Murder accused's hopes for bail dashed

    He is accused of fatally stabbing Donald Melato, 32, with a sharp object during dikhwaere competitions over the Boxing Day holiday last year at Goo Ragaobotse ward in Ramotswa. Melato was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital. Appearing...

  • Parliament to investigate AFCON 2027 bid

    Under the previous government, Botswana in collaboration with Namibia, had intended to host AFCON 2027. However, Namibia pulled out of the bid late on the run which saw Botswana lose out to the joint proposal by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The...

  • Form 5 results released, no improvement

    Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) board chairperson, Olefile Molwane, revealed that the 2024 results have plummeted when compared with those of the previous year. "Performance in 2024 has generally remained more or less the same across all grades...

  • Kaone blames father for mysterious fires

    Sebogodi recently approached The Monitor for an interview stating she wanted to set the record straight. She stressed that people are misunderstanding her and at the same time ill-treated her due to unexplainable fires that have been trailing her...

  • Manhunt for 'killer soldier'

    The soldier allegedly burnt down a house leading to the deaths of a grandmother and her grandchildren. After the act, the soldier allegedly proceeded to shoot and injure a police officer.BPS Public Relations Officer Near Bagali told MmegiOnline that...

  • Floods claim eight lives

    In an address yesterday providing an update on the floods, Mohwasa stated that the floods continue to remain a concern and have claimed yet another life, taking the tally from seven to eight. “Sadly enough we have lost yet another person bringing...

  • Minet, Ctrack establish 'Be Secure' project

    During the launch of the partnership, Minet Botswana's chief executive, Gabriel Karidza, defined the moment as the right arsenal for their clientele. Karidza outlined that Minet received numerous complaints from their clients, which prompted them...

  • Parliament adjourns amidst flood crisis

    Keorapetse said that the decision to adjourn today's proceedings comes after Members of Parliament raised concerns about the floods situations in the country. Meanwhile, the MPs indicated that they would like to lend a helping hand to first...

  • Child beater blames poor upbringing for cruel act

    Appearing before the Extension II Magistrate Court for mitigation and sentencing yesterday, 20-year-old Gosego Masisi said he truly regrets what transpired.He stated he was struggling to understand what was going through his mind when he put the baby...

  • Two suspects in court for robbing Chinese man

    The two men were arraigned before the Extension II Magistrates' Court yesterday. The duo allegedly stole electronics worth P600, 500 on January 11 from Xiangzeng Yao’s homestead near Lions Park. The electronics that were stolen include a black...

  • BOMU suspends president

    Lesokwane was suspended last week following a resolution by the BOMU national executive meeting. But the president says the whole thing is just a fuss. In a letter dated February 11, 2025 from the secretary-general of BOMU, Rasina Rasina, it states...

  • Meteorological services urges Batswana to stay vigilant

    "Heavy falls of 50mm or more in 24 hours with potential of flash flooding are expected in some areas of the country. Therefore, the public is advised to take necessary precautions," reported the meteorological service.Since the heavy rainfalls over...

  • 'Most reported missing persons not missing'

    In his address yesterday, Mohwasa acknowledged that there is scourge of crime activities in the country ranging from murder, rape and of missing persons among others.Regarding missing persons, the minister said despite the frustrations that are being...

  • BAC, UN partnership to advance SDGs

    BAC Executive Director, Serty Leburu, stated that the partnership offers them an opportunity to promote the SDGs on a larger scale. She noted that as the institution alone there isn't much they could do but with the UN by their side they will...

  • Dragging probe into alleged serial rapist case irks magistrate

    Speaking before court, Prosecutor Simon Galebonwe stated that investigations in the case are still ongoing and are taking longer than they had envisioned. “We are still waiting for the forensic reports from the forensics who are comparing the...

arrow up