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Sharon Mathala
  • Church killer accused crippled in accident

    The accused was not able to appear in court because the case was held in an upper floor of the building, which had no facilities to support his disability. The man is said to have been involved in a road accident after the murder that left him with a...

  • Winky D�s first Botswana appearance

    The events are scheduled for November 18 and 19 in Gaborone and Francistown respectively.One of the event organisers, Gilbert “PP” Seagile said that they chose dancehall genre, because it is rarely done in Botswana. “The market needs something...

  • Horror truck accident: Drivers blame each other

    The driver of the truck, which swerved onto the deceased man’s Golf 4 and the Mazda Demio found near the crash site, are pointing fingers at each other for causing the accident that shocked the nation on Friday. Social media pictures of the...

  • SSKIA to host air show

    The air show will be hosted at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) on September 24. This will also be BTO’s way of honouring the country’s golden jubilee celebration. Speaking at a press briefing recently, Jillian Blackbeared,...

  • Son, Daughter, Mother, Perish Hours Apart In Two Accidents

    The family horror began with a freak accident, claiming the life of a 35-year-old motorist near the Fairground Filling Station in Gaborone on Friday, when the trailer of a truck loaded with sand overturned, fell on and buried the Golf GTI...

  • Pokello�s pink bottom shoes debut in Botswana

    The storeowner, Charity Baaitse said she decided to have Pokello’s shoe line because of its uniqueness. She said that pink bottom shoes are now the ‘in thing’ and they are a must have for every girl and or woman. “Pink bottom shoes have...

  • Seretse robbery suspects remain in custody

    The two accused, Zimbabwean national,  Clifford Zvidzai Takaza and Gosego Agang Tapela, appeared at the Village Magistrate Court yesterday.  Botswana police arrested the pair over the weekend. In a brief court appearance, police applied for the men...

  • Magistrate has a case to answer � court

    Lebakeng (34) is alleged to have, in July 2014 at the Woodhall police station, uttered words that legally seemed to threaten one Utlwanang Mokoe. According to the charge sheet, Lebakeng threatened Mokoe by uttering the following words: “Ke tla go...

  • 13,000 throng GIMC

    He said although the Saturday event pulled a large crowd estimated to be around 13,000, he was taken aback by the talented youth who performed at the not so popular shows like choral and theatre. “I mean I am obviously more than humbled by those...

  • GIMC Music Festival Attracts A Large Crowd

    The festival, headlined by South Africa’s renowned DJ Black Coffee, registered the best turn out since inception. By late evening hundreds had already began to pack the National Stadium and local deejays started to fire-up the place. Performances...

  • Olopeng�s 100% local content a fluke

    During their weekly meetings with the media held yesterday at the MYSC offices, Kgotlafela said  the dream to have a 100% local line up will not be possible. She however clarified that local radio stations however have agreed to have local music...

  • Sneak peek into the Eritrean 10

    Their plight grabbed continental attention. It pit government against human rights campaigners. Critics and defenders rose to take up positions in the debate. The case had all the intrigue, suspense and tragedy of a Shakespearean drama:...

  • Amantle Brown gets served

    The Black Mampatile hitmaker was served with court papers on Friday during her performance at the just-ended Mascom Live Sessions.  An insider told Showbiz that three police officers were seen at Botswanacraft to serve Amantle Brown with the court...

  • More charges for alleged Zim military imposter

    Mike Graduate Mutizwa, whose real names police believe are still unknown, is now facing charges of obtaining by false pretences and giving false information to a person employed in the public service. According to the new charge sheet, on or about...

  • Mafia Soul closes down

      According to papers before court soul fashion group is cited as the first respondent whilst one of its owners Molefi Nkwete has been cited as the second respondent.  It is said that on or about June 28 2011 Mafia Soul (Urban Soul) entered into...

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