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Stop making death threats – Masisi cautions Boko

DITSHEGWANE: Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has warned the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) president, Duma Boko, to desist from making death threats.

Debswana’s CEEP was established in 2019 PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A P21bn sabotage: Fronting floods Debswana CEEP

About 90% of service providers for Debswana’s P21 billion Citizen Economic Empower Programme (CEEP) are fronting for foreigners, it has been revealed. Investigations indicate that salaries and bills for some of the rogue companies are being paid from South Africa.

On the verge: Branch could wrap up the world title today PIC: ROSS BRANCH FACEBOOK

Branch all but wins world title

Ross Branch must complete the final 374km of the Morocco Rally's 2,468km to clinch the 2024 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) title this afternoon.

Khama’s wish was granted after Dipate dropped the warrants PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Court removes ‘fugitive’ tag from Khama

A Gaborone Regional Magistrate's Court has confirmed its order of last month setting aside warrants of arrest against former president, Ian Khama.

Kopong’s future brightens with new P120m school

Kopong’s future brightens with new P120m school

Vice President Slumber Tsogwane officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the-art primary school in Kopong, a step towards addressing overcrowding and improving the quality of education in the area.

Police officers during election. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

We will search every vehicle including the police – Boko

In order to protect the electoral system and prevent rigging, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) president Duma Boko has indicated that Madibela Tlhopho will search every vehicle that leaves and enters polling stations during the October 30 General Election including police vehicles.

Steering softball ship: Mukokomani.PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Mukokomani given ‘friendly warning’

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) board chairperson, Marumo Morule, has issued a friendly warning to the Botswana Softball Association (BSA) president, Tirelo Mukokomani, regarding the composition of clubs that will compete in the league.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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