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Larona Makhaiza
  • Minet, Ctrack establish 'Be Secure' project

    During the launch of the partnership, Minet Botswana's chief executive, Gabriel Karidza, defined the moment as the right arsenal for their clientele. Karidza outlined that Minet received numerous complaints from their clients, which prompted them...

  • Parliament adjourns amidst flood crisis

    Keorapetse said that the decision to adjourn today's proceedings comes after Members of Parliament raised concerns about the floods situations in the country. Meanwhile, the MPs indicated that they would like to lend a helping hand to first...

  • Child beater blames poor upbringing for cruel act

    Appearing before the Extension II Magistrate Court for mitigation and sentencing yesterday, 20-year-old Gosego Masisi said he truly regrets what transpired.He stated he was struggling to understand what was going through his mind when he put the baby...

  • Two suspects in court for robbing Chinese man

    The two men were arraigned before the Extension II Magistrates' Court yesterday. The duo allegedly stole electronics worth P600, 500 on January 11 from Xiangzeng Yao’s homestead near Lions Park. The electronics that were stolen include a black...

  • BOMU suspends president

    Lesokwane was suspended last week following a resolution by the BOMU national executive meeting. But the president says the whole thing is just a fuss. In a letter dated February 11, 2025 from the secretary-general of BOMU, Rasina Rasina, it states...

  • Meteorological services urges Batswana to stay vigilant

    "Heavy falls of 50mm or more in 24 hours with potential of flash flooding are expected in some areas of the country. Therefore, the public is advised to take necessary precautions," reported the meteorological service.Since the heavy rainfalls over...

  • 'Most reported missing persons not missing'

    In his address yesterday, Mohwasa acknowledged that there is scourge of crime activities in the country ranging from murder, rape and of missing persons among others.Regarding missing persons, the minister said despite the frustrations that are being...

  • BAC, UN partnership to advance SDGs

    BAC Executive Director, Serty Leburu, stated that the partnership offers them an opportunity to promote the SDGs on a larger scale. She noted that as the institution alone there isn't much they could do but with the UN by their side they will...

  • Dragging probe into alleged serial rapist case irks magistrate

    Speaking before court, Prosecutor Simon Galebonwe stated that investigations in the case are still ongoing and are taking longer than they had envisioned. “We are still waiting for the forensic reports from the forensics who are comparing the...

  • Police record 29 murders, 133 rape cases in January

    The figures were revealed by the Minister of State President Moeti Mohwasa when addressing the media today in collaboration with the BPS commissioner, Dinah Marathe. Mohwasa’s address was focused on updating the nation about the state of public...

  • Zakhem undeterred by BFL charges

    The BFL released a statement over the weekend indicating that Zakhem had been formally charged for his conduct after GU’s recent game against BDF XI at the BPSC Stadium. “Having considered the evidence before them, BFL office of the chief...

  • Keorapetse vows to make Parliament independent

    Keorapetse, who was the Leader of Opposition (LoO) taking over from Dumelang Saleshando in the last Parliament, stated that it is quite imperative for Parliament to be independent. He stressed this when addressing the media at the Parliament building...

  • Miss Botswana visits tourism sites

    In partnership with Botswana Tourism Organization (BTO), Gaothusi will visit the tourism sites starting this week.Botswana prides itself with its rich tourism sites that offer an array of different adventures, which will be pivotal for Gaothusi at...

  • Gov't confirms Tebelopele nationwide shutdown

    According to Ministry of Health spokesperson Christopher Nyanga, following their initial statement that the United States of America (USA) will withdraw from the World Health Organization, which would not affect the availability of ARVs, the ministry...

  • Stepfather found guilty for hitting 13 months baby with a pipe

    He is said to have brutally hit a 13-months-old baby with a plastic pipe. The guilty verdict was passed by Magistrate Keabetswe Majuta following fact presentation by the prosecutions. As the stepfather of the child at the time of the offence, Masisi...

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