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  • UPenn calls for early cancer testing

    Speaking at the event, Dr Lynn Schutcher, Chief of the Hematology Oncology Division in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, described Cancer as one of the chronic diseases silently claiming the lives of many people in...

  • Murder probe launched following discovery of two bodies at Sese

    The discovery has spurred the police in the area to launch an investigation to ascertain what caused the death of the duo. Jwaneng Police Station commander, Superintendent Osimilwe Mangena, explained that they received a report on Sunday concerning a...

  • Ezra Neethings breaks the norm with one-man live concert

    Speaking during a media briefing on Tuesday, the Merwalela hitmaker disclosed that his show is dubbed Big Things You Go Do In My Life.He revealed that the one-man show has been his dream for a while, but he kept it under wraps until he felt it was...

  • What Comes After the Crown: Ruth Thomas Reflects on Legacy, Purpose and Life Beyond the Title.

    The gathering which marked 60 years of Botswana’s independence witnessed Thomas become the first reigning Miss Botswana to attend a reunion of former title holders, including Theresa Rantao Ogle, who was the first Miss Botswana 1967, which Thomas...

  • Woman kills brother in Paje murder-suicide

    The incident was reported to Serowe Police Station on the same day. Acting Station Commander Mokganedi Gaofoge told Mmegi that the motive behind the murder-suicide case is still unknown, while investigations are still ongoing.“We still do not know...

  • Sunbet Botswana donates P278,000

    The initiative reflects the company’s commitment to responsible gaming and sustainable development across Botswana, with the funding aimed at supporting local programmes that address key social challenges, including youth empowerment and...

  • Payouts for retired soldiers’ stall

    The question arose at the seating where the Minister of Communications David Tshere updated the house on the status of the matter, which was reportedly removed from the courts in 2024 following discussions of an out-of-court settlement.The A re...

  • Smuggling, fronting shake school uniform industry

    According to a report dated January 13, BEMA carried out the visits to assess industry readiness, compliance with the school uniform import restriction policy, and to investigate complaints previously reported to the association. The report was...

  • 17-year-old gives birth, suspect still on the run

    Mahalapye Central Police Station Commander, Superintendent Meshach Ranku, confirmed that they are investigating a defilement case involving a 17-year-old girl from Boseja Ward, which was reported on January 19.The matter was reported by the...

  • Botswana police record rise in missing persons

    In an interview with BTV News recently, Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe revealed that analysis of crimes registered in December showed a notable rise in missing persons compared to the same period in 2024, with young people making up the majority...

  • Kgosi Mosole records high GBV victim case withdrawals

    He stated that efforts to bring perpetrators to justice are undermined by victims who withdraw such complaints later on.Mosole, pointed out that in many GBV cases that are initially reported and even scheduled for court, majority of them do not...

  • Ministry of Education retracts savingram on temporary teachers

    In a press release issued this week, the ministry emphasised that temporary teachers remain vital to teaching and learning. Permanent Secretary Akanyang Mmoi highlighted their key roles, including covering for educators on study or extended sick...

  • IEC announces supplementary voter registration period

    In a media release issued this week, IEC Secretary Jeff Siamisang revealed that the supplementary voters’ registration exercise shall be carried out at the offices of Principal Registration Officers for each constituency between the hours of 7:30am...

  • GC Mayor hosts US actors to promote local tourism.

    The encounter focused on opportunities to market Botswana's rich tourism, agriculture, and unique products to global audiences in the United States.Johnson, who has prior ties to the country, noted it had been years since his last visit. He...

  • Thapong exhibition shines spotlight on local artists

    The event was aimed at selling and showing the latest works to art lovers and potential buyers. It exhibition opened on Tuesday evening at the Thapong Visual Arts Centre.Conversations dropped to a hush as visitors paused before each artwork, their...

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