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Sharon Mathala
  • Khumalo talks, walks back to her roots

    “I do not need to explain myself or anything to anyone.  Things happen to people all the time.  Why do people expect me to react how they would react?  I react differently to things that even I shock myself at times,” Khumalo tells Showbiz in...

  • 45 dead due to road accidents - Police

    Head of Traffic, Assistant Commissioner Katholo Mosimanegape told Mmegi that as from December 1, to December 23 they have recorded a total number of 24 fatal road accidents, which led to 45 people dying.  “Since beginning of this month until the...

  • Norwegian slapped with P65, 000 bail

    Bjorn Nodtvedet is facing a charge of indecent assault of a minor, allegedly committed last week. On the police charge sheet, it is alleged that on December 13, Nodtvedet indecently assaulted a minor at Gaborone Block 6. Ruling on the bail...

  • No �intshwarele morena� over festive, police warn

      Yesterday, police spokesperson, Christopher Mbulawa warned motorists and other offenders to forget about asking for forgiveness from officers or seeking mitigating factors as these would not be taken into consideration. Mbulawa said historically...

  • SA�s Nhlapo causes a storm in Botswana

    Although the actor and model arrived late, he told Showbiz that he felt compelled to visit Botswana as he had to thank BBA supporters for their votes and support. “Batswana voted for me and they showed me love.  I had to come here to thank them...

  • Makwakwa shine at the BOMU�s

    Motswaledi, who died in a freak accident which caused media frenzy in July , was also one of  the founding members of the KTM choir. For the Legendary (present) award it was Alfredo Mos who scooped the award. Notably, this year fewer people turned...

  • Batlokwa royals block 'nudity' beach party

    Batlokwa royals,  the local sub-district authority and the Tlokweng Police were on Saturday determined to block the Annual Beach Party which was being hosted in Tlokweng for the first time this year. In fact, they prevailed for six hours as heavy...

  • Cabino assaults Gloria Kgosi?

    In a fit of rage, Kokole is said to have assaulted Kgosi of “le sale ka Lorato lele kalo” fame after she allegedly called her (Kokole) a mmadirabanyana, a derogatory term used to refer to a woman with loose morals. It is understood the...

  • Western Kgalagadi Cultural returns to lukewarm ambience

    When the two-day festival started in 2010, it attracted multitudes of tourists and revelers in its first two years. However, in the past recent years the festival hasn’t been doing as well. Last year, only a handful of residents seemed to be aware...

  • Kansiime leaves Gaborone in stitches

    The 28-year-old entertainer was in the country at the invitation of Soul Food Comedy. The comedian arrived last Thursday and her two-day shows at Molapo Piazza and Thapong Visual Arts Centre were sold out according to the events’ organiser, Karabo...

  • MDJS to introduce alternatives to imprisonment

    This means that for the deserving candidates, instead of a prison term the perpetrators will be “punished” through other means equalling the incarceration period. The newly appointed Minister, Shaw Kgathi said this during his first official...

  • Son of Molepolole MP still on the run

    Khan has confirmed that his 25-year-old son, Nadeem is a wanted man but could not be drawn into discussing the matter further saying he would be in a position to talk next week. Three people, Oteng Puleng, Thabo Seswai and Modisaotsile Rentse have...

  • Africa�s best comedians ready for Botswana

    Anne, who arrived in the country yesterday, is expected to host two shows on Friday and Saturday.  The first is an outdoor event to be held at the Molapo Piazza, while the second would be a corporate affair billed for Thapong Visual Arts...

  • Judgment day for Masilo

    In his submissions yesterday, Ngakaagae said Masilo, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges, was sticking to his defence that he was neither at the scene nor attacked the complainant. “The accused denies the charges. He denies ever being at the...

  • HHP goes topless at Motswako invasion

    The event dubbed Motswako Invasion attracted a relatively fair crowd. Motswako is an African personalised type of hip-hop mostly popular for a mix of Setswana and English lyrics on a steady beat.  The genre gained popularity in the late nineties as...

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