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Larona Makhaiza
  • 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...

  • BOCRA licenses five community radio stations

    BOCRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Martin Mokgware, launched one of the first community radio stations this week, after UB radio, which has been operating for a few years now.During the launch, Mokgware stated that the initiative received...

  • Ramoreboli praises Orebonye, announces Zebras squad

    When announcing his 27-man squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Ramoreboli said Orebonye has done so well for himself in Africa which cuts him above most of the local footballers. Orebonye has won CAF Confederations Cup and CAF Super Cup during...

  • Murder accused cries foul

    Nkgarapi stands accused of the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Magadi Mokganelwa aged 47 at the University of Botswana (UB) on June 16. He is alleged to have fatally stabbed her before her co-workers in broad daylight at the university...

  • IO alleges DIS agent laundered P40k amid dagga, shootout charges

    The accusations follow the charges of possession of illicit substances (dagga) against him in the police shootout case before Extension II Magistrate Court.The DIS agent is charged alongside six other persons for the police shootout incident that...

  • DIS spy agent, co accused granted bail in police shootout case

    The DIS agent is charged amongst other six persons for the police shootout incident that took place at the Gaborone Secondary Scvhopol (GSS) grounds fortnight. Six other accused persons are Phenyo Godisang (39), Tshepo Seakanyeng (38), Lebogang David...

  • EH Construction raises OLDM GM Walk sponsorship to P1m

    The local company last year pumped P800, 000 into the showpiece but has since added P200, 000 to take their support to P1 million. Speaking at the launch of the sponsorship on Friday, chairperson of the GM Walk Boitumelo Senyane said for the 2025...

  • BMC unlikely to make profit by year end - Dikoloti

    This is despite President Duma Boko’s decree that all State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) will make profits year end.Boko has always maintained that SOEs should wake up from their slumber and generate profits in an attempt to resuscitate the ailing...

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