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Chombo PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Hero's welcome for Chombo

Scores of Batswana gathered at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) on yesterday to welcome back their Queen, Miss World Africa, Lesego Chombo.

Fighting to survive: Mupane Gold is in trouble PIC: MINING.COM

Mupane Gold grinds to a halt

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has called upon the government to save the country’s sole gold miner, Mupane Gold, after operations there ground to halt this week.

Miss Botswana Top 10 finalist

Miss Botswana to host Mindset Change Beauty Expo

Miss Botswana organisation has announced that it will host its inaugural Mindset Change Beauty Expo on March 22 at the Rail Park Mall parking lot in Gaborone, a day before Miss Botswana 2024 grand finale.

Eyeing solar: Moagi says several renewable energy projects are in pipeline PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

Govt extends bidding for 200MW tender

Minerals and Energy minister, Lefoko Moagi, says government's tender for a private contractor to develop a 200 megawatt Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power (CSP) plant has been extended to close later this month.

Police shoot murder suspects

Police fatally shoot murder suspects

Botswana Police Service has fatally shot two armed robbers who were suspected to have attacked and killed a 54-year-old man of Indian origin yesterday at Phase II location in Gaborone.

Grinding on: Debswana contributes about two thirds of De Beers' annual output PIC: DEBSWANA

De Beers’ sales rise

De Beers’ rough diamonds sales in the second cycle of the year, reached $430 million, about 15% higher than the January sales event, but still lower than the same period last year.

Prison break (Not actual photo)

Mahalapye prison break quartet still at large

Police say they are not aware of social reports linking an alleged rape incident to four Zimbabweans escapees who broke out from Mahalapye Prison on Sunday.

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Understanding Heart Diseases: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

**Causes:**Heart diseases often result from the accumulation of plaque in the arteries, a process known as atherosclerosis. This buildup narrows the arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart and increasing the risk of various cardiovascular events. Other causes include genetic factors, infections, and conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.**Risk Factors:**1. **Hypertension (High Blood Pressure):** Elevated blood pressure strains...

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