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Larona Makhaiza
  • The return of Shumba Ratshega

    Shumba Ratshega dramatically quit music in 2017 to join the spiritual world as a prophet however, the Makhirikhiri hitmaker has since resurfaced and is expected to drop a new album titled 'Kamoso Ke Motholo'.Shumba Ratshega said during a...

  • Corporal punishment to continue on bare buttocks – gov’t

    Shamukuni was responding to a question at the ongoing 14th Meeting of the Fourth Ntlo Ya Dikgosi (NYC) yesterday. Kgosi Lotlamoreng II of Barolong had asked the minister if the government would consider amending the regulation and not inflict pain on...

  • Zuma, Myztro put on a show

    The renowned South African Amapiano artists, Myztro and Zuma delivered one of the best performances of the night as they managed to set the mood for the few revellers in attendance.As it is turning into a norm, people were busy glued to their phones...

  • Exam chief leaker shared 19 papers

    Disclosing some information about the scandalous leak, Minister of Education and Skills Development (MESD), Dr Douglas Letsholathebe said that a total of seven of syllabi (subjects) and 19 components (examination papers) were leaked.The seven syllabi...

  • I will jump out if implicated – Letsholathebe

    Putting his head on the chopping block during a media briefing yesterday, Letsholathebe says he will resign if it were to be proved that he and his ministry together with Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) dropped the ball in the Botswana General...

  • Maun International Arts Festival returns

    The MIAF festival is set to be held in Maun from November 20-25, 2023. In an interview with Arts&Culture this week, Legodile Seganabeng, who doubles as the director for MIAF and chairperson of Poetvango, outlined that he is elated that after the...

  • Man found hanging from roof

    The man’s body was discovered by his nephew. Confirming details to Mmegi Online, Sehitlwa Police Station Commander, Nshaki Mabophiwa, said a young boy was exposed to an unpleasant sight that will leave a scar on him. “We are investigating a...

  • Authors' association launched

    The entity is called Fiction Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association of Botswana (FANFABO). FANFABO's objective is to be the remedy for the hardships that the aspiring and published authors have been facing in the writing industry.Speaking...

  • DPSM to cure public service laziness

    Speaking this week during a media briefing, Macholo was quick to express that she is not impressed at all with service delivery from civil servants. Few months ago, President Mokgweetsi Masisi launched the mindset change, campaign aimed at driving...

  • Public Service Act to be reviewed

    In their plan of reviewing the Act, the DPSM will go on a national tour to apprise public service employees of the new Act ideas and also hear from the employees’ perspectives on the review of the document. Speaking at a media briefing on Thursday...

  • Dream comes true for Tafila

    Tafila said it had been one of her life goals to become a published author. In an interview with Arts&Culture this week, Tafila explained that she developed affinity for writing at a young age.She stated that whenever she struggled to voice out her...

  • Suspected stock thieves caught red handed

    This comes after a string of stock theft incidents which has been rocking the country recently.Confirming details to Mmegi Online, station commander of Letlhakane Michael Maphephu stated that on October 8, 2023 they apprehended three people while...

  • Tsogwane calls for efficiency in MICE strategy

    Speaking at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF), where Botswana hosted the event for the second consecutive year from last week Wednesday till Friday, he acknowledged the progress made but stressed the need for swift action on the MICE...

  • A night of surprises at BFA awards

    The first awards sprung a number of surprises as winners were determined by public votes. Among the surprise winners was young coach, Seemo Mpatane of Eleven Angels who was voted the coach of the year ahead of favourite, Morena Ramoreboli of domestic...

  • Backyard Stories rescue upcoming artists

    The event returns for its fourth edition this Saturday at the National Museum. In an interview with Arts & Culture, the co-founder of Backyard Stories, Thoriso Bogwasi, stated that Backyard Stories is a platform to ameliorate musicians’ careers by...

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