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Larona Makhaiza
  • Kelebeng non-committal on incentives for Tokyo team

    The team scooped two gold medals through rising star, Collen Kebinatshapi in the 400m, while the 4x400m relay team achieved a similar feat. Bayapo Ndori won the team's other medal, a bronze in the 400m. Botswana settled for position five in the...

  • Tebogo says it's now time to rest, rules out 400m switch

    Tebogo entered the championships amidst high expectations. However ‘lady luck’ was not with the world male athlete of the year, as his performance in individual races did not deliver as expected. He was disqualified from the men’s 100m final...

  • Kgosi Kgamane given his flowers

    He was ousted from chieftaincy under the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) regime at the height of former presidents Mokgweetsi Masisi and Ian Khama’s animosity.It was then that in 2022, Kgosi Kgamane was dismissed from his duties by the then late...

  • Promise kept – Ramaotwana

    In recent years, Botswana has been embroiled in issues of a shortage of medicines. Things took a turn for the worse earlier this year, prompting President Duma Boko to declare a state of public health emergency to address the deteriorating health...

  • 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...

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