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Larona Makhaiza
  • Gin experience blends fine taste with fashion flair

    The event, now one of Botswana’s most celebrated lifestyle gatherings, brought together an array of local and international gin brands.It also had live entertainment and culinary pairings in a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere.Adding to the...

  • Suspect commits suicide

    Mahalapye Central Police station commander Meshack Ranku said the police were on a manhunt for the suspect, before they discovered him hanging on the roof of his house.“Kaelo Madima, a Motswana male aged 53 years of Flowertown, Mahalapye. The...

  • State accuses defence of stalling DIS Director-daughter rape case

    The DIS agent (names withheld) is alleged to have sexually assaulted his daughter (names withheld) between March 1st and 31st this year on numerous occasions.He is alleged to have assaulted the child in their Block 10 homestead.Appearing before...

  • Breast cancer survivor hails Mascom for P250k donation

    Speaking at the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) Breast Cancer Run over the weekend, Raphaka recalled her difficult journey from diagnosis to recovery.She described the journey as a test of faith, strength, and community from the moment...

  • Mmegi photojournalist attacked inside court

    According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred moments after the Magistrate had left the courtroom, when the accused, whose matter had just been heard, charged at Sejakgomo in a fit of rage.The assailant is said to have physically assaulted the...

  • DIS agent accused of daughter rape

    The spy agent (names witheld) is accused of having sexually assaulted his own daughter (names withheld), who happens to be a minor, between March 1 and 31 early this year.It is alleged that the accused sexually assaulted the young child at their...

  • BPP, Ntsima smoke peace pipe

    Earlier this year, Ntsima was grossly suspended alongside Kamalanga after the Central Committee (CC) got wind that the now Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship was vying for the presidential seat.Motlatsi Molapisi, aged 8,1, who has been appointed...

  • Court convicts man for defiling teen

    The complainant was alleged to have been defiled in 2019 during the festive season after being harboured by her boyfriend for four days.Delivering his judgment in an open court, Chief Magistrate Gofaone Morweng said the state was able to prove beyond...

  • Kgosi Malope II urges families to join GBV fight

    Botswana has, of late, been embroiled in issues of GBV, which continue to spiral out of control.As the NYD convened for its fourth meeting, Malope highlighted that the persistent rise in GBV cases is a reflection of deep-rooted social issues that...

  • UB Class of 2025 urged to go digital

    With the theme for this year’s graduation ceremony focusing on empowering futures and advancing human dignity in the digital era, Maele elaborated that the digital era has a lot to offer to the graduates.Maele encouraged the graduates to view...

  • BCP urges UDC to live up to its promises

    As the legislators have convened in Parliament for the debate of National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12), BCP Members of Parliament (MP’s) have berated UDC for failing to fulfill its pledges on job creation, P4 000 living wage and P2 500 tertiary...

  • We are not here to sell statuses - Young Stars

    Over the weekend, Young stars' unbeaten streak was put to an end by Notwane under the tutelage of Daniel ‘Chico’ Nare. The defeat saw the away side being dethroned by Dinare at the top of the league table. With the team now second and the...

  • Dinare play down early title contender tag

    The Ramotswa-based side moved to the top of the log standings after defeating Tlokweng United 3-0 on Friday night. Dinare dethroned Jwaneng Young Stars, who are now in second place after their defeat by Notwane.With results coming in the way of...

  • Saleshando calls Boko to account for health emergency

    Addressing the media earlier today, Saleshando said it was worrisome that ironically, Boko declared the SOE immediately after Parliament winter session.Saleshando sounded the horn that the move by Boko to declare the emergency without Parliament, is...

  • Court to decide bail in grandfather–granddaughter defilement case

    The accused (name withheld) is facing a charge of defilement after he allegedly violated his granddaughter in a shocking case that has drawn public concern.According to court records, the grandfather allegedly violated his granddaughter during the...

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