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Larona Makhaiza
  • UDC doesn't care about Parly – Saleshando

    Addressing the media yesterday following the closure of the budget meeting, Saleshando said a lot needs to be worked on. Saleshando sounded the horn on the low attendance by Members of Parliament (MP) during Parliamentary sessions, bemoaning that it...

  • Mangolo's future uncertain at Chiefs

    The club did not take that lightly and acted swiftly by issuing suspension letters to the five players; Mangolo, namely Monty Enosa, Shanganani Ngada, Laone Petros and Brian Tafhi.Heading into the clash against Enesia over the weekend, Chiefs...

  • No factions in BCP – Kekgonegile

    Addressing the media today on the status of the party and the just-ended budget meeting, Kekgonegile stated that BCP has not been rocked by any factions at the moment.“We don’t have factions as yet in BCP,” Kekgonegile said. As the main...

  • Nyatso takes over from Rari

    In a statement released today, BOSETU said it, "informs its members and the general public of recent leadership developments within its National Executive Committee,” confirming a transition at the top brass.Nyatso, who has been serving as the...

  • BEPA dismisses minister’s 24-hour economic success claim

    In a sharply worded statement, BEPA says the declaration by the minister lacks credible, verifiable or independently assessed data. Tensions have been simmering between industry players and the Trade minister over the extended liquor trading hours,...

  • Human behaviour blamed in Botswana's FMD fight

    Since the start of the year, Botswana has been embroiled in the fight against FMD, particularly in Zone 6B, where the virus was detected.Just when things seemed under control for a moment, recently, the portfolio ministry revealed that an FMD case...

  • Seretse files an application to quash charges

    Seretse is charged alongside his associates Sharifa Noor and Alphonse Ndzinge. Their companies Kgori Capital and Kgori Holdings are listed as fourth and fifth accused in the matter.Appearing before Regional Magistrate today for status update, State...

  • Gov't clears air on Ramatlabama FMD culling debate

    Addressing the media this morning, Acting Minister Edwin Dikoloti said the ministry is well aware of the news making rounds on social media that government does not want to cull the multimillion-pula cattle but quick to cull those of ordinary...

  • Sombre farewell for Motlhabankwe

    Unlike the cheers in the stadia he once played in, silence, hymns, prayers and soft murmurs marked Talk Talk’s final journey as mourners struggled to come to terms with his passing on. The late popular footballer was laid to rest on Saturday...

  • DNA links Letsididi to Molepolole double murder

    Letsididi, a convicted serial rapist, stands accused of brutally killing Hubona Mhaladi (54) and her 10-year-old grandchild, Laofa Mmamorepo, after sexually assaulting them.The deceased were found in a decomposed state, with legs tied together by a...

  • Gov't not considering pit bull ban

    This came to light in Parliament following a question posed by Kgatleng Central Member of Parliament (MP), Mpho Morolong. The legislator had asked the Minister of Lands and Agriculture if he is not considering banning the domestic rearing of pit bull...

  • No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

    The transport industry in this past week have been embroiled in issues over commuter price hike. On March 31, 2026, government publicised a gazette announcing new transport price hike.From social media and university students protesting at the Office...

  • This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

    Earlier today, UB students embarked on a protest to hold the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government over exorbitant transport fares and called for an increase in student living allowances as promised.The Minister of Higher Education, Prince...

  • Cooler box murder accused no-show in court

    Scheduled for continuation of trial today before Justice Oteng Motlhala, the first accused, Mogotsi, was a no-show in court despite being remanded in custody.His defence attorney, on one end, Leitshamo Phil, was present in court and sought answers...

  • Angola offers Botswana 30% in refinery project

    As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East with the crucial Strait of Hormuz restricted affecting fuel supply, Kenewendo updated Parliament today on the status of fuel security.In her statement, Kenewendo revealed that fuel security remains...

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