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Mahalapye Prison’s thriving underground economy

MAHALAPYE: Oftentimes, we hear of the prison shadow economy. Mmegi Staffer SHARON MATHALA uncovers the horrifying reality behind the locked gates of Mahalapye State Prison in this exclusive interview with inmates

Bonolo Selelo

Same sex couple sues gov't for right to marry

A legal battle has begun at the High Court as a same-sex couple pursues marriage equality. The couple, Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile, has taken the government to court, challenging the Marriage Act, which they say forbids same-sex marriages.

President Boko PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Boko’s judicial ‘headhunting’ irks LSB

Law Society of Botswana (LSB) is challenging the sudden appointment of former Attorney General (AG), Mmako Abram, to the High Court bench, saying the move amounts to “pure headhunting” that destroys fairness, shuts out deserving lawyers, and shakes public trust in the courts.

Tariq Babitseng speaking during Zebras send off ceremony. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Zebras walk into AFCON With P4 Million more in the bank

Before the first whistle blows in Morocco, the Zebras are guaranteed more than P4 million in player incentives for their participation at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals scheduled later this month.

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Molope wins Toyota Corolla Sedan in OLDM charity raffle

FRANCISTOWN:A lucky Motswana man , Erick Molope, has won a preloved Toyota Corolla sedan in the Debswana Orapa, Letlhakane, and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) Annual General Manager's Charity Walk Car Raffle.

Historic appointment: Ntesang is the new BCA chief executive officer

Ntesang becomes first Motswana cricket CEO

Experienced administrator, Tebogo ‘Gerda’ Ntesang has made history after she became the first Motswana and woman to be appointed CEO of the Botswana Cricket Association (BCA). She joins the body following early retirement from the Ministry of Sport and Arts (MoSA) where she served as Principal Programmes Officer.

Moseki

Botswana’s economy expected to operate below full capacity

FRANCISTOWN: Lesego Moseki, the new Governor of the Bank of Botswana (BoB), has said that the economy is expected to continue to operate below full capacity in the short to medium term, thereby not generating demand-driven inflationary pressures.

Green diamonds: The country's is increasing its solar generation as part of reducing emissions and contributing to global clean energy targets

Operations kick off at bigger Mmadinare solar plant

Norwegian renewable energy giant, Scatec ASA, says the second 60MW phase of its 120MW Mmadinare solar facility has officially begun commercial operations.

Batlokwa at a recent kgotla meeting. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Batlokwa demand action against five rival chiefs

Batlokwa have urged their chief, Kgosi Puso Gaborone, to take firm action against five rival chiefs who recently lost a court case over Tlokweng’s 145 years of heritage and unity celebrations.

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