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Larona Makhaiza
  • Broke DPP can't afford printing papers

    Jiajin was recently extradited to Botswana from Tanzania for allegedly swindling Batswana of millions in cash through a scam. Appearing before Broadhurst Magistrate's Court this week, Prosecutor Ame Daman said they have not been able to uphold...

  • Free my man- GBV victim tells court

    The victim wants the accused, Keipeile Stoffel prosecutor based in Lobatse, who is currently under custody be released on bail allegedly telling the court that physical fights between the pair are a normality especially after drinking alcohol.Last...

  • Scar, Zeus to face-off tonight

    The event, which is themed Scar vs. Zeus, promises an unforgettable evening of lyrical mastery and stage dominance from the two musicians. Scar said in an interview that although the gig is billed as a face off, it is not entirely their goal but to...

  • Magistrate questions continuation of Serufho's case

    The former BNSC CEO is charged with assault and threat to kill against Mpho Pule, believed to be a friend of his wife. He is alleged to have physically attacked Pule and threatened to end her life at Gaborone Golf Club back in July for trying to ruin...

  • Miss World Botswana partners with Air Botswana

    Miss Botswana says the collaboration is set to strengthen Miss World Botswana’s presence both locally and internationally by ensuring smooth and reliable mobility for the queen and her team as they carryout their duties.According to Miss World...

  • Kookilwe represents Botswana at Miss World Tourism

    Recently,Kookilwe was appointed as Miss World Tourism Botswana and now she is set to represent Botswana on the international stage wearing the tourism hat at China for the Miss World Tourism. The competition is slated for September 12 to October...

  • 'Serial rapist' trial commences tomorrow

    Loeto is suspected to be a serial rapist in close to 20 rape cases that were reported in Ramotswa, as they have the same modus operandi. He is currently charged with three counts of rape, with the likelihood of increasing the count to a possible...

  • UB academic’s trial postponed

    Malema is facing a single count of rape of a UB student (name withheld). He is accused of sexually violating the 18-year-old student on January 9, 2024, who is now 19. At the time, the alleged sexual violence by Malema took place within university...

  • Turnrite Mall P2.3m robbery ends with 19 year sentences

    Broadhurst Magistrate, Goabaone Rammapudi-Lesedi, sent the quartet of Mothusi Matomela, Thapelo Lekobe, Mzwandile Mazibuko, and Elliot Ntshalintshali to 19 years in prison, ruling that there were no extenuating circumstances. The four were convicted...

  • Execution, not ambition hinders economic diversification – Gaolathe

    Speaking at the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) conference, Gaolathe said that whilst Botswana has long set its bold aspirations for economic transformation, the challenge has consistently been translating those ambitions into...

  • Bus inferno victims identified after police appeal

    The Mokoka bus, which was en route to Serowe, was involved in a tragic accident just after Dibete over the weekend that left three people dead on the spot.The bus collided with the Audi A3 car that was en route to Gaborone. Videos of the bus and the...

  • ATI's life to be celebrated

    The memorial, to be held at 2pm, will run under the theme “ATI Inspired Fashion,” encouraging fans to come adorned in looks that reflect the bold, electric, and trend-setting sense of fashion ATI was known for throughout his career. The venue...

  • Sentence to be delivered in Turnrite robbery case

    This after the mitigation for both Mothusi Matomela and Thapelo Lekobe involved in the P2.1 million incidents hit a snag yesterday before the Broadhurst Magistrate Court. The quartet of Matomela, Lekobe, Mzwandile Mazibuko and Elliot Ntshalintshali...

  • P12m corruption case committed to High Court

    The top government accountant faces charges of corruption and abuse of public office contrary to Section 2A (1) and conflict of interest contrary to Section 31 (1) (b) of the Corruption and Economic Crime Act. According to court documents, Moreri is...

  • Trade unions give gov't up to Sept 30 deadline

    They comprise: BOPEU, BTU, BONU, BDU, NALCGPWU, and have been involved in back-and-forth salary negotiations with the government, but have never come to any fruition.With the two parties involved in talks that have not yielded any results, the unions...

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