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Larona Makhaiza
  • Application to squash Jiajin’s 994 counts baseless-State

    Jiajin was recently extradited to Botswana from Tanzania for allegedly swindling Batswana of millions in cash through the infamous Ecoplexus scam. Through his attorney, Jiajin moved an application for the charges to be dropped arguing that the...

  • Miss Botswana '25 launches Beauty Movement

    Of late, Botswana has been grappling with the growing crisis of GBV, with many voices calling for decisive action to nip the problem in the bud. Yet despite these efforts, the issue continues to spiral out of control.Thomas, who holds the title of...

  • Court clears path for 2025 exams

    There was fear or doubt that the 2025 examinations will not continue as planned after one teacher approached the courts to intervene. This was confirmed by the minister yesterday during a media briefing.“The 2025 examinations were planned to run...

  • 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...

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