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
A call for collaboration in Botswana’s media landscape

This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...

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