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Sharon Mathala
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  • 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 judegment reading, the judge...

  • Masisi’s nephew seeks P17m retribution

    The battle is over the half-a-billion pula water tender awarded to Masisi’s sister, Boitumelo Phadi Mmutle and nephew Olebile Joseph Pilane through their shared company, G and M Building Services (Proprietary) Limited, listed as the first defendant...

  • Magosi ‘fakes’ gov’t documents

    This is according to an explosive report seen exclusively by Mmegi. The report paints the head of the spy agency as someone who would achieve a mission at all costs even if it means committing perjury by faking official court documents.It is said...

  • Morupisi enters the fray

    Morupisi is the latest big fish to enter the dogfight which involves multiple key BPF members among them suspended president Biggie Butale, acting president Caroline Lesang, former Palapye legislator Master Goya, and Samson Moyo Guma.Morupisi is now...

  • Learn to speak out—Dr Chiepe on GBV

    Nearly 70% of women in Botswana have experienced physical or sexual abuse, more than double the global average, a concern that has one of the most decorated women in Botswana concerned.“Do not look the other way when you see acts of violence; talk...

  • Judge accuses CoA president of patronage

    Justice Motswagole in his intension to sue has cited President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Chief Justice Terrene Rannowane, Court of Appeal (CoA) Justice Tebogo Tau and the Attorney General (AG).Justice Motswagole cites an unfair system when it comes to...

  • Kgosi exposes DIS espionage activity

    In an explosive affidavit seen exclusively by Mmegi, Kgosi admitted that the government engages in illegal communication breaches some of which he termed as “amateurish”.In a damning and highly classified security report, Kgosi details how the...

  • Fingers point to Magosi for another leak

    Information passed over to Mmegi recently reveals lengthy disciplinary proceedings against the long-suspended Magosi’s second-in-command, Kenamile Badubi.The spy unit suspended Badubi and three others after President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s security...

  • A queen’s final royal wave

    Like a royal queen, Palesa, who has been arguably the most popular Miss Botswana queen of recent years, will do her final royal wave.The royal wave is a vertical hand with a slight twist from the wrist, a classy affair that oozes modesty and royalty....

  • KBL hosts Leboko challenge winners

    The event, held under the theme, "The Art of Drinking" also attracted media personalities and influencers such as Hey Nyeenaah (Theo Bome) and Kennedy Thal.The fun-filled day also included a tasting session and various games.For the Leboko...

  • Masisi removes Leagajang from office

    Leagajang will now serve government as the Deputy Coordinator at the National Aids and Health Promotion Agency (NAPHA), a less lucrative position. Leagajang was appointed to the Press Secretary position back in March 2020. He was President Mokgweetsi...

  • Five years in the slammer for phone theft

    Principal Magistrate Gofaone Morweng ruled when sentencing the thief, Kabelo Magashula: "Offences of this nature are a menace to society and surely it will be in the best interest of justice that those who commit similar offences be rooted out...

  • This is not about politics - Kgosi Seboko

    Now Masisi’s adversaries in the political sphere are riding on the wave. The president of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Duma Boko did not miss the opportunity to take a swipe at Masisi during his visit to South Africa that was aired on...

  • Bamalete’s long wait

    The bench consisting of Judge President of the CoA, Tebogo Tau, Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane, Justices Mercy Gaorekwe, Isaac Lesetedi and Lakhvinder Singh Walia unanimously agreed that the appeal could not go on despite the Land Board’s...

  • DIS caves in, reinstates suspended official

    . Mmegi can reveal that the DIS and Magosi have reinstated the then suspended top official Lesego Tsholofelo in an embarrassing U-turn by the spy unit. Close sources reveal that the DIS decided to reinstate Tsholofelo, who holds the position of...

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