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STRUGGLING: Gaborone Dam remains at a precarious level despite the recent downpours PIC: BK17

Water crisis looms as Gaborone Dam levels plummet

Despite the recent downpours, Gaborone Dam’s water levels have dropped to a precarious 36%, raising serious concerns about water security for the capital city and its environs.

Kgang Kgang. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is beginning to make its presence felt albeit gradually within politically appointed boards.

FSS students. FILE PIC

Bleak future for tutoring centres

Having gained popularity over the years and moreso rapidly recently, tutoring centres and homeschooling face a rather bleak future.

Close Up Of Man Hands Holding A Woman Hands For Rape And Sexual Abuse, Anti-trafficking And Stopping

Teenage girl attacked, raped

A 16-year-old girl who was walking home from a local shebeen with her peers was attacked and raped on Sunday early morning in Khwee village.

OPEN SEASON: Live cattle exports have been extended PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Live cattle exports extended to April

The government has extended the live cattle export dispensation by another four months to April 30, BusinessMonitor has learnt.

Morupisi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

'Morupisi's allegations didn't spare President'

Justice Mercy Garekwe of the Court of Appeal (CoA) says Carter Morupisi's allegations against judges presiding over his sentencing when sent to jail didn't only sting but also insinuate the President interfered with the judicial process.

URGING CAUTION: Bank of Botswana governor, Cornelius Dekop. The central bank chairs the multi-agency FSC PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

FSC warns against bank deposit concentration

A narrow deposit base in the local banking industry has been flagged as a risk exercise by the Financial Stability Council (FSC).

Molepolole-Gaborone road.PIC.PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gaborone/Molepolole road operational

The Gaborone-Molepolole road which was closed at Metsimotlhabe/ Kopong intersection due to overflowing Metsimotlhabe River is now open to the public under minimal supervision, police have confirmed.

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Magistrate turns down murder-accused's plea for freedom

Murder-accused Daniel Lesitwane is at his wit's end as his plea to make bail and be free whilst he awaits trial or mention appearances, was turned down.

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