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Sharon Mathala
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  • Khama, DIS tug of war intensifies

    In a rather dramatic Friday Court of Appeal (CoA) session where it was expected that a search warrant would be issued on State House 4, which is occupied by Khama, to finally lay the matter to rest, more drama unfolded.A panel of five justices,...

  • Father, son die in 'double' suicide horror

    This horrific incident was confirmed to MmegiOnline by Tlokweng police station commander, Unoziba Rari.The police boss revealed that they received a report on Friday that a man was found dead in his house. “ When we got there, we indeed found the...

  • ‘Motsetserepa’s fall on stage nothing serious’

    Better known as Motsetserepa to his legion of fans, the comedian-cum-rapper is currently on a countrywide tour to promote his sophomore album titled 'For My Uncles'. Last weekend, Motsetserepa, born William Bofelo Molebatsi was performing in...

  • Charma Gal reflects on Kgosi Ya Mosadi concert

    Born Magdeline Lesolebe, Charma Gal is not worried about the feedback more particularly that the event was marred by low turnout of spectators.Although she could not share the exact numbers of music lovers who attended her show, Arts & Culture can...

  • No child must be denied school-Masisi

    Masisi said this during yesterday’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). The President noted that “under no circumstances” should a child in Botswana be deprived of going to school.“I note with concern that some parents and guardians choose...

  • Mass Media Auditorium to transform into TV and film hub

    When giving the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Parliament building yesterday, President Mokgweetsi Masisi explained that the transformation and building of mass media is almost near complete.“The refurbishment aimed at transforming the...

  • Two years in the slammer for BMC theft

    The six, Kabo Mereyabo, Abel Gaolatlhwe, Trainos Machokocha, Joseph Kesenye, Edwin Tumisang Kgannyetsile, and Boago Phuti, all pleaded guilty to stealing meat packages from the BMC. Their charge sheet reads in part that on October 26 at the BMC plant...

  • Molapowabojang teacher aide guilty of pupil's rape

    The man, Mogomotsi Kgosietsile was accused of sexually abusing his students between the years 2020 and 2021. Facts of the case are that whilst a teacher aide at the primary school, Kgosietsile would occasionally lure the Standard 1 students to a...

  • Cop in court for raping colleague’s daughter

    The officer, 42-year-old Johane Kgwaakgwaa, appeared before the court last week. According to his charge sheet, “The accused person Johane Kgwaakgwaa, between the months of July and August 2020, specific dates unknown to the prosecution, at or near...

  • Love for wheels lands Morupisi in trouble

    Morupisi was found guilty on all the three counts he was facing, being two counts of corruption and one count of money laundering, by Judge Mokwadi Gabanagae of the Gaborone High Court.The caseThe case emanates from the half a billion pula tender...

  • State never intended charging Pinny

    Agreeing with the presiding Judge Mokwadi Gabanagae when he discharged and acquitted her, State lawyer Kentse Molome stated that had she operated with the law enforcement and investigators, Pinny would have never been charged alongside her...

  • Jam’n Soul brings Llyoiso

    The event, which started off as an intimate session hosting a maximum of 50 people has now grown in leaps and bounds with over a thousand music and fashion lovers attending the show.This time around, the crew is preparing to host one of its highly...

  • Local gospel artists shine at Joyous spectacle

    The trio, Tshenolo Mosimane, Kay Mokaleng and Motheo Rabasha had a lot on their plate and had to deliver a performance close to the ever impressive MTN Joyous Celebration.The night of music and song took place this past Saturday at the UB Indoor...

  • Six plead guilty to BMC theft

    Kabo Mereyabo, Abel Gaolatlhwe, Trainos Machokocha, Joseph Kesenye, Edwin Tumisang Kgannyetsile and Boago Phuti are all accused of stealing meat packages from BMC.Their charge sheet reads in part that on October 26 at the BMC plant in Lobatse, acting...

  • Convicted Morupisi shockingly turns down mitigation

    His lawyer, Busang Manewe had advised as the shocking development unfolded after Justice Chris Gabanagae, the High Court's presiding judge, found the once powerful man guilty on all three counts.In a three-hour-long judgement reading, the judge...

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