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Larona Makhaiza
  • BCP’s fat manifesto chapter

    With an atmosphere charged with great anticipation, Saleshando addressed a legion of BCP supporters who were eager to hear what their president had in store for them. In his delivery of the party’s promises ahead of the elections, Saleshando stated...

  • Batswana not proud of mother tongue – Dr Sebina

    This came to the fore Wednesday morning during the commemoration of International Mother Language Day at the University of Botswana. The event, which is held yearly on February 21, was celebrated under the theme, ‘Multilingual education: A pillar...

  • Dube vows to fight World Athletics' decision

    However, he feels that the World Athletics did not follow the right channels in arriving at the decision to revoke. “I received a call from World Athletics asking me to give the meet to Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) after they had asked...

  • 1Pot Challenge entices SOTS Metswaiso Chillas

    Metswaiso Chillas takes place a day before the Son of the Soil main event at Tashy’s Royal Garden, which will also host the main event.Given that the Son of the Soil event's ideology revolves around celebrating the folklore and history of...

  • Chombo secures top 40 spot

    The Head to Head challenge provides contestants with the chance to showcase their intellect, charisma and passion on social causes. Her eloquence and articulation has left a lasting impression in the competition which has seen her secure a top 40...

  • Gov't provides update on the demolished F'town CBD market place

    In Parliament yesterday Autlwetse stated that FCC plans to redevelop the market place and modernize it. After the redevelopment of the place is done, he said vendors will still be allowed to trade at the new place. “A decision was made to lease the...

  • Moagi allays fears over Phikwe earth tremors

    Responding to a question in Parliament, Minister Moagi stated that he is aware of the tremors reported by the people of Phikwe. However, he emphasised that these tremors pose no danger, as in the mining sector, such tremors are always expected. He...

  • We are not taxing people more- Serame

    Responding to a question from Specially Elected Member of Parliament (SEMP) Unity Dow who had enquired if taxing people more is a guiding principle to raise the government revenue.Dow, further enquired if the guiding principle looks to only take...

  • Notwane on next FA cup round

    As early as the sixth minute, Notwane broke the deadlock with their first chance at goal. Captain Kudzanai Machadzani took a giant leap to deliver a powerful header which went past the goalkeeper, Matshwenyego Koobonye, to open the scores. Notwane...

  • Revolving door sees eight coaches out

    From surprising resignations to unceremonious departures, the door is spinning much faster as teams vie for the title and strive to avoid relegation. In a shocking move this week, VTM FC announced the departure of head coach, Leutlwetse Tshireletso,...

  • Zimbabweans make 98% of illegal immigrants

    Responding to a question in Parliament this week, the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Anna Mokgethi said from 2021 to 2023, out of a total of 13, 489 irregular migrants, a total of 13, 189 were Zimbabwean nationals. She admitted that she was...

  • Over 40,000 graduates unemployed

    Responding to a parliamentary question, Mokgethi specified that the unemployed graduate population is predominantly comprised of those who graduated in the Arts stream."These include artisan, technical, vocational, and even diploma and degree...

  • Lack of school sports cost us- Gaobinelwe

    The team bowed out after suffering a 6-1 aggregate annihilation at the hands of Burundi. The team lost the first leg by four goals to one before suffering a 2-0 defeat at home in the second leg this past Friday. Gaobinelwe said lack of school sports...

  • Vunani pumps P600k into women's Sports Awards

    The awards will be held on March 23 at a venue to be decided. “After careful consideration and deliberation within Vunani, we found it fit to sponsor as the headliner for a period of three years for P600 000,” said Obakeng Mmusinyane, VFM...

  • Final-before-final as Bafana, Super Eagles clash

    Football enthusiasts will be glued to their television screens for what is being touted as the 'final-before-the-final', set to kick off at 7pm at the Stade Bouake Stadium in Ivory Coast. The road to the semi-final for Bafana Bafana has been...

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