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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

His rather "unconventional" marriage sparked debate and catapulted him to celebritydom. Now the man who is one of the most followed individuals in Botswana has spent days behind bars.

Sharon Mathala | 14 February 2023

Sekati Sekati with his two wives. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Grandfather accused of granddaughter abuse commits suicide

FRANCISTOWN: The police in Tutume are investigating an incident in which a 57-year-old man of Tutume village allegedly hanged himself to death after being accused of allegedly abusing his 12-year-old granddaughter.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 15 February 2023

Triple murder Zim suspect's extradition begins

Lebogang Mosikare | 15 February 2023

Four new constituencies come 2024

Sharon Mathala | 15 February 2023

GBV remains a concern

Pini Bothoko | 15 February 2023

Zero VAT rated on sanitary products progressive

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 15 February 2023

DPP refuses to drop case against Nthoiwa

Correspondent | 14 February 2023

Balete judgment postponed

Mompati Tlhankane | 14 February 2023

Polygamist Sekati imprisoned

His rather "unconventional" marriage sparked debate and catapulted him to celebritydom. Now the man who is one of the most followed individuals in Botswana has spent days behind bars.

I nearly died in Parliament – Moswaane

Member of Parliament for Francistown West Ignatius Moswaane has been trending across social media platforms following an incident at the National Assembly this morning.

BFTU SG Thusang Butale. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BFTU reports Botswana to ILO

The Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) has blasted foreign investors for abusing Batswana. Responding to the budget speech on Friday, BFTU’s secretary-general Thusang Butale said they have since decided to report Botswana to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for ‘refusing’ to prioritise labour laws.

The war in Mozambique has seen Botswana lose soldiers since 2021 PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Cost of war: BDF increases coffin, Moz budget

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has increased the coffin and Mozambique deployment budget.

UB staff, management hit deadlock as strike rages on

The University of Botswana Staff Union (UBSU) together with University of Botswana Academic and Support Staff Union (UBASSU) have once more convened to embark on a strike after their salary increment pleas hit a snag last year.

Volatile couple faces murder in neighbour's death

A young couple of Broadhurst Extension 16 has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old neighbour whose murder occurred on Sunday morning following a fight.

Murder accused Gabalape Matsime : PIC DailyNews

Matsime further remanded in custody

Gabalape Matsime (32) who is accused of brutally killing a female police officer Onkemetse Motiki (36) in broad daylight last year December appeared before Broadhurst Magistrate's Court today for his mention.

DPP refuses to drop case against Nthoiwa

FRANCISTOWN: The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) decided to go ahead with the high-profile robbery case of Wazha Nthoiwa earlier today.

Kopong murder accused granted bail: PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Court grants Kopong murder accused bail

After several failed attempts, Broadhurst Magistrate Court finally granted Kopong murder accused bail. This is a matter in which former secondary school teacher, Barulaganye Aston was killed in a gruesome manner. Second accused Leufty Kosie and third accused Outlwile Aston were granted bail.

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Grandfather accused of granddaughter abuse commits suicide

Triple murder Zim suspect's extradition begins

Four new constituencies come 2024

GBV remains a concern

Zero VAT rated on sanitary products progressive

DPP refuses to drop case against Nthoiwa

Balete judgment postponed

Polygamist Sekati imprisoned

I nearly died in Parliament – Moswaane

BFTU reports Botswana to ILO

Cost of war: BDF increases coffin, Moz budget

UB staff, management hit deadlock as strike rages on

Volatile couple faces murder in neighbour's death

Matsime further remanded in custody

DPP refuses to drop case against Nthoiwa

Court grants Kopong murder accused bail