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Lebogang Mosikare
  • Rape-murder convict gets death sentence

    When delivering a ruling on whether there were extenuating circumstances or not that could reduce the moral blameworthiness of the convict, Justice Bengbame Sechele of the Francistown High Court said the convict testified under oath and was...

  • BAC receives ISO 9001:2015 certification

    Speaking at the ceremony, the BAC Executive Director Serty Leburu said: “The ISO 9001:2015 certification is a badge of excellence and a commitment from the BAC to all stakeholders that we are committed to internationally recognised best quality...

  • UDC, BCP square off again

    The by-election was triggered by the death of Councillor Gagoope Sebina of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) who bagged the constituency with 633 votes in the 2019 elections.Sebina was followed by Gaolathe Kenosi of the UDC with 527 votes and...

  • Job advert error costs basic education ministry

    The applicant, Ruth Matekenya was promoted to the post of Head of Department (HOD)-Learning Difficulties only for her employer MoBE to later make a u-turn.After enquiring about her reinstatement for years, she was eventually promoted on April 30,...

  • BPF leadership visits Khama for reconciliation talks

    A well-placed source within the party said the BPF delegation composed of some members of the national executive committee (NEC) and members of Parliament (MPs) left for SA yesterday to meet ex-president Ian Khama who is also the party patron.The BPF...

  • Uptick in private sector participation in Northern Trade Fair

    However, the latest Fair, held here at the Business Botswana Show Grounds in Gerald Estates, has experienced an uptick in the private sector participation. The fair was held under the theme, “Promoting Economic Growth Through...

  • Paternal grandmother wins bitter child custody battle

    In Botswana, children exist under three different legal regimes often co-existing, namely, the common law, customary law and statute law. In this case, the child’s mother Unami Motlogolo gave birth to Lefika Motlogolo on November 12, 2014.“The...

  • We are exporting jobs - Gare

    The concern was relayed by the Minister of Entrepreneurship, Karabo Gare when officially opening the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF) here on Friday.The Fair was held under the theme, “Promoting Economic Growth Industrialisation”....

  • Northern Trade Fair kicks off

    The Fair is scheduled to take from May 24 to 28 at the Gerald Estates Show Grounds.The BBNTF Regional Manager (North), Eileen van der Est said the largest business exhibition in the northern part of the country will be held under the theme,...

  • BCP undecided over Serowe West by-election

    The by-election was occasioned by the disqualification of former Serowe West legislator, Tshekedi Khama, after he missed numerous Parliament sessions following his self imposed exile to South Africa.Tshekedi and his elder brother, former president...

  • ‘Boyfriend kills girlfriend with brick’

    Dikhutso Seete allegedly struck Lefika Letsolesele with a brick on the head on July 1, 2017 at or near Botalaote ward in Mahalapye.When the case continued before Justice Bengbame Sechele on Tuesday, the reasons why Seete allegedly murdered...

  • Court denies bail to alleged multiple rapist

    The accused, Oteng Moalosi, allegedly raped two different women at Gerald Estate on March 12 and 25.Moalosi pleaded with Magistrate Tshepo Magetse to grant him bail saying that he does not know where his chickens) are and how they are surviving since...

  • ‘Cattle rustling syndicate’ appears in court

    The state alleges that Kemoiponetse Gaobotswe, a firefighter, Gaobotswe Oweditsemang Jakalas, and Zimbabweans, Courage Moyo and Ndokeko Ncube, were found in possession of a herd of 12 cattle with an estimated value of P60,000 bearing varying brand...

  • Alleged robbers appear in court

    The state alleges that Morapedi Modimoopelo, Mmilili Chiche and a Zimbabwean, Abel Gumbo robbed Patricia Mogorosi on September 28, 2021 in Molebatsi ward in Tonota.They allegedly robbed her P2,300, stole her car and cellular phones and laptop among...

  • Bluetown woman ‘murderer’ granted bail

    The accused, Lillian Moakole, allegedly murdered Donald Matlhare, 47, of Tonota village following a misunderstanding.Magistrate Game Mooketsi granted Moakole bail on conditions that she pays P2,000, bring two sureties who shall each pay P1,000,...

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