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Larona Makhaiza
  • Man accused of murdering mother fails to meet bail conditions

    Karabo Kgosimore, 23, faces a single count of murder for killing Constance Kgosimore in June 2025. It is alleged that he fatally stabbed her. Appearing before court on Thursday for a status update, Karabo revealed that he was struggling to line up...

  • 'Next time, don’t report to the police, figure out where to go'

    Before withdrawing the matter, Mmesi told the woman not to report a similar case to the police again in the future.The woman had dragged her boyfriend to court, but after a change of heart, she argued that her boyfriend was under the influence when...

  • Gov't undecided on prosecuting Butterfly perpetrators

    The Minister of State, President, Defence and Security, Moeti Mohwasa, revealed this when answering a Parliamentary question last week.Mohwasa was responding to a question last Friday by Member of Parliament for Tswapong South Kesitegile Gobotswang,...

  • State opposes bail for maid's bail application

    The house helper named Boitumelo Nchimako (30) stands accused of cruelly punishing a minor aged one year (names withheld) at her place of work. It is alleged that she assaulted the minor leaving him with bruises and abrasions all over the...

  • Maid pleads guilty to one charge, denies another

    Appearing before Broadhurst Magistrate Court today, Nchimako was slapped with an additional charge on her initial charge of cruel punishment contrary to section 61 of the Children’s Acts of the Laws of Botswana. In the new charge, Nchimako stands...

  • Gov't denies supplying expired COVID-19 vaccines

    He dismissed the claims as false and misleading yesterday in Parliament, assuring the nation that all vaccines administered through the public health system meet strict safety and quality standards.The assistant minister was responding to a question...

  • ‘This is bad economics’- Saleshando

    Responding to Gaolathe's nearly four-hour speech under 40 minutes, Saleshando said the numbers really reveal a dangerous trend of overspending and growing deficits in today's ailing economy.“In 2024, we collected P69.9 billion and spent...

  • Meropa issues final warning in P140m legal battle against Minergy

    This arises from a multi-billion pula mining services contract. In a letter dated February 2026, Meropa, through its attorney Koketso Motswagol,e said Minergy is in breach of a contract for open-cast mining, materials handling, and road access and...

  • Judiciary at crossroads over ConCourt proposal

    Towards the end of last year, President Duma Boko tabled a Bill for the establishment of the Constitutional Court before Parliament, labeling it a much-needed court.The idea has been met by mixed reactions from the public, with opposition parties...

  • Bank Gaborone champions SME resilience in tough business climate

    This emerged during Bank Gaborone’s third Kgwebo Connect Series, held under the theme 'Empowering the Everyday Entrepreneur: Policy Insights and Practical Funding Solutions'.The conversation brought together business leaders and policy...

  • Ex UB lecturer’s rape case continues without expert witness

    Prior to magistrate Mmesi rejecting the application on Thursday, the State had indicated that it wished to introduce an expert witness midway trial. However, defence attorney Busang Manewe objected on many grounds highlighting it was tantamount to an...

  • Vigilante cop suspended for mob assault/murder

    The murder incident occurred last month. It is alleged that the officer (names withheld as she is yet to be charged) stationed at Old Naledi mobilised a group of four men to go search for the perpetrators. The suspected group allegedly broke into her...

  • LSB threatens to sue, boycott JSC over judicial appointments

    The Society has now threatened to withdraw its nominated member from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), warning that public confidence in the courts is directly linked to confidence in how judges are appointed.Speaking during the official opening...

  • Rollers coach defends squad amid losing streak

    Coming into last weekend’s defeat against Morupule Wanderers, Popa Popa had gone off for two games without a win or a draw. The side fell short against city rivals, Gaborone United by three goals to one.Prior to that, the once feared Rollers were...

  • Corporal punishment ban hasn't affected school discipline—Minister Kgafela-Mokoka

    Since assuming government in 2024, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), as a human rights government, lifted corporal punishment.Responding to a question in the just-ended Ntlo Ya Dikgosi session from Kgosi Khachana III of North East, the...

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