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AT THE SUMMIT: First Division South log leaders, Dinare FC. PIC.MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Battle for promotion down to two

The battle for the First Division South league title has now been left to two teams following a weekend of interesting results across the region. With three rounds of matches to be played, log leaders, Dinare FC will now only battle Prisons XI for the title and subsequent promotion to the elite league.

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Air Botswana plane. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Air Botswana scraps three routes as losses deepen

The national carrier Air Botswana, has suspended three recently introduced regional routes after incurring losses of about P44.5 million on the services, underscoring the deepening financial strain at one of the country’s most troubled state-owned enterprises.

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'I didn't steal anything'

Businessman Bakang Seretse says he was not shocked after learning that criminal charges against him had been reinstated, saying he expected the matter could return despite earlier court decisions connected to the case.

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Murder accused quartet fail to appear before court

Four men facing a single count of murder over a suspected stolen phone failed to appear before court this morning. The accused are out on bail.

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Ombudsman takes bold step, subpoenas ministries

Following a long-standing concern that the ministries and government departments delay in addressing Ombudsman cases, the office has resorted to using the power of subpoena to compel attendance.

The incident comes despite a ruling by the High Court of Botswana in December last year PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

ZCC Mogoditshane church dispute turns violent

Chaos briefly disrupted Sunday worship at the Mogoditshane branch of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) after a simmering leadership dispute between rival factions erupted into a dramatic confrontation.

BPF elections.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE.

Court voids BPF elections over irregular electoral authority

The Lobatse High Court has nullified Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) National Executive Committee (NEC) elections. I

Rare turn: Gaolathe will seek Parliamentary authority to raise funds from banks

Gov’t seeks P3bn loan from commercial banks

The Minister of Finance is set to approach Parliament for approval to raise $216.6 million (about P2.95 billion) from three commercial banks, marking a rare turn to bank lending as the government grapples with mounting fiscal pressures and a widening budget deficit.

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A promising step for public schools, but...

For too long, the state of many public schools has been a source of shame. We have all seen the pictures and heard the stories of broken windows, unreliable water and electricity, topped by classrooms that are not fit for proper learning. The establishment of the Education Infrastructure and Management Company Ltd (EIMC) signals that authorities are finally ready to take this problem seriously. We must commend the government for this initiative....

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