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Mooketsi Simba Mampori. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Death row inmate appeals sentence, cites provocation by deceased

Convicted serial murderer, Simba Mampori, has pleaded with the Court of Appeal (CoA) to overturn his capital punishment saying he committed the offence after he was provoked by the deceased.

 CEO, Thabo Thamane

Ntsima confirms Thamane’s suspension

Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Tiroeaone Ntsima has confirmed the immediate suspension of Thabo Thamane, the CEO of Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA).

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.

Hands tied: Serufho says they cannot intervene. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BNSC hapless as karate burns

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) CEO, Tuelo Serufho, says the law prohibits them from intervening in the drawn-out Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) internal fights.

Boko and Saleshando

Let's not attack each other – Boko, Saleshando agree

Following the meeting between once opposition allies, President Duma Boko and Leader of the Opposition (LOO) Dumelang Saleshando, the leaders have agreed to work together to improve the lives of Batswana.

Looking forward: Kenewendo PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Gov't works on critical minerals strategy

Minerals and Energy minister, Bogolo Kenewendo, says the country is working on a critical minerals strategy which includes the associated value chain, in order to prepare itself for the next 'wave of mining' in the country.

Leaving: Monyatsi PIC.MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Monyatsi resigns at Letshego

Letshego Africa Holdings group CEO, Aupa Monyatsi, has resigned his position and is serving a three-month notice period, the pan-African microlender told investors this morning.

Editor's Comment
Refrain from risky behaviours

After long spells of dryness and high temperatures, it is important to celebrate the torrential rains with caution and reasonableness especially when all indications suggest that the rains are not going to stop anytime soon, especially in the northern parts of the country.We want to encourage both the young and the old to refrain from any risky behaviour during this rainy season.Batswana need to be on red alert and not take chances during the...

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