Man dies in inferno

MATHANGWANE: A 26-year-old man who had his first pay from his job at a construction site in Francistown died in an inferno that engulfed a shack he used as his home in Mathangwane last Saturday night.

The incident not only shocked the sedate village of Mathangwane, 30 kilometres south of Francistown, but also left a relative of the deceased, whose name was disclosed as Mbatshi Mpoloka, with more questions than answers.

More ire, however, was directed at the police whom the relatives said were inept when dealing with the matter at the scene on the night of the incident.

Editor's Comment
Khama and gov't must step right

Whilst the government seeks to clarify boundaries between elected councillors and Dikgosi, and Khama defends the autonomy of Bogosi, this dispute musn't spiral into division. All parties must step back, breathe, and commit to dialogue rooted in mutual respect and the rule of law.Botswana’s strength lies in its unique blend of modern democracy and deep-rooted tradition. Dikgosi, as custodians of culture and community justice, hold immense...

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