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Larona Makhaiza
  • UB murder accused referred to Sbrana

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

  • UB murder accused referred to Sbrana

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

  • State accused of ‘sabotage’ in P12m tender case

    Moreri is facing 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.He is alleged to have influenced the outcome of the...

  • Declining national herd worries Boko amid export push

    The push to move to diamonds comes after Botswana’s diamond sector has taken a nosedive , leading to a drop in the country’s national output otherwise known as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).However, to turn the tide around, the government is...

  • 'It's just another race': Tebogo on Lyles face-off

    Fresh off from recording a world lead with 19.76s over the weekend, Tebogo and Lyles are set to face off for the first time since the latter lost to Tebogo in the 200m Olympic final, back in 2024.With social media frenzy over the face-off between the...

  • Parly mulls inclusion of traditional medicine in medical aids

    With the winter session of the assembly categorised by consideration of bills and committee of reports, Parliament yesterday turned its attention to the Medical Aid Funds Bill.The bill is an act aimed to provide for the regulation and administration...

  • National Arts Festival 2025 kicks off

    Participants competed for various categories across the capital city, with some at Rainbow Secondary School, Tsholofelo Park and Maitisong in Maru A Pula.At Maitisong, contestants battled it out for different categories, which included traditional...

  • Rollers announce Zivojnov as new head Coach

    The club made the announcement today, ending weeks of speculation over who would take the reins ahead of the 2025/ 2026 season. Zivojnov’s appointment comes as Rollers seek to bounce back from a disappointing season in which they finished without a...

  • Murder accused boyfriend pleads for bail

    Garethusane stands accused of killing his girlfriend last month at Old Naledi, Gaborone. The slain was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital when rushed for medical attention.Appearing before Extension II Magistrate Court last Friday,...

  • Gov't to tap into cultural tourism

    In an interview with the media at the 2025 Khawa Dune Challenge and Cultural Festival, Mmolotsi said it is crucial for the government to tap into new avenues, including diversifying the tourism industry and bolstering culture locally.Mmolotsi, who...

  • Teen accused of stabbing boyfriend granted bail

    The 18-year-old Bame Tshupetso is alleged to have stabbed her boyfriend, who is aged 30, at their place of residence in Maruapula, Gaborone back in May, 25. The victim has since been discharged and recuperating well following attentive care at the...

  • Gov't adopts shift policy for doctors

    For months now, the government has been embroiled with doctors over their allowances, which saw the disputes reach the courts. Addressing the nation yesterday on national TV, both Minister Stephen Modise and permanent secretary Oatlhokwa Nkomazana...

  • Khawa cultural festival proves local is 'lekker'

    Hosted annually in the remote village of Khawa in the Kgalagadi District, the festival drew hundreds of adventure enthusiasts and fun lovers who came to witness thrilling quad bike, off road, and 4x4 races and a festival in the dunes.This years’...

  • Mamaloukos wins Khawa Dune challenge

    The annual Khawa Dune challenge held in the vast sand dunes attracted motorsport enthusiasts from across the country and beyond. This year's edition was organised by the Botswana Off Road Racing Championship (BORRC).In the tough terrain of the...

  • Career fair signals BA ISAGO's commitment to future

    In a strategic move aimed at attracting new students, BA ISAGO University recently hosted its annual Career Fair, an event that underscored the institution’s unwavering commitment to empowering future professionals and guiding them towards...

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