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BDF  soldiers PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

BDF soldier arraigned for suspected stolen food

FRANCISTOWN: A 38-year-old Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier based at Donga Military Garrison was arraigned in court today (Tuesday) for being found in possession of suspected stolen property.

Austin Abraham PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Fraud scandal renders Gabs Mayor 'unfit for duty'

Sparks are expected to fly at next Gaborone City Council meeting after a PPADB letter surfaced of Gaborone Mayor Austin Abraham's corruption involvement leading to his suspension at the asset disposal board and raising ‘confidence’ issues.

Down and out: Ghaghoo was the country's first underground diamond mine

Ghaghoo Mine faces final closure

Gem Diamonds, the owner of the Ghaghoo Diamond Mine in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), is considering a final closure of the operation after failing to secure a buyer over the last six years of suspended activities.

Dagga PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Drug abuse rampant in Kgatleng schools

Kgatleng District Council (KDC) chairperson, Daniel Molokwe has revealed that schools in Kgatleng are increasingly registering cases of the use of substances and drugs by students, both at primary and secondary levels.

BTU congress PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Teachers in court for learners ‘inhuman’ treatment

FRANCISTOWN: Three Sir Seretse Khama Junior Secondary School teachers will on March 28, 2023, appear before Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court for separate charges relating to the excessive use of corporal punishment against learners.

Lonely Mogara

Fairgrounds targeted as Botswana's Wall Street

Fairgrounds has been zoned as a leading financial services centre whose location at the heart of the capital will give investors access to top notch schools, health and entertainment facilities, as well as easy access to the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) and the country’s major roads.

Bloody knife

Man's obsession over 16-year-old minor leads to death

Struggling to get over a breakup with a 16-year-old girl, a Tlhomaditlhotse ward, Palapye native lost his life after attacking the minor’s family on Saturday early morning.

Editor's Comment
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I am well aware I have shared a Bao Bun recipe before, but I simply couldn't help myself, they are perfect and exceptional for making sandwiches with an Asian flair. Basically, they’re flattened dough folded into a half-circle shape.After steaming, they’re opened up to wrap a variety of fillings. Therefore if you missed it, this can be of benefit to you. Traditionally they’re made with such simple ingredients. We choose to make ours...

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