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
We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...

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