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Larona Makhaiza
  • UB unions get 8% salary hike

    On Tuesday this week, UBASSU and UBSU together with the UB management signed on the dotted line for the salary increment of eight percent across all bands. “All the undersigned parties have jointly agreed that management shall implement a salary...

  • Letsholo publishes yet another book

    The 23-year-old, who is a Master’s degree student at the University of Botswana (UB) and a young mother, is proving to be great epitome for the girl-child.She is seemingly taking the front seat of her life and will not allow any situation deter her...

  • Dark horses clinch chess titles

    The Botswana Chess Federation (BFC) public relations officer, Thompson Modisane said the tournament provided some entertaining moments as underdogs emerged victorious.Barileng Gaealafshwe failed to retain his title in the Open section while...

  • MISA Botswana to celebrate World Press Freedom Day

    The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 as the World Press Freedom Day as a strategy to observe and raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and reminds governments to give the press the freedom it very much deserves to do...

  • VTM edge closer to promotion

    Head coach, Leutwetse Tshireletso was left an elated man after the game ended. "I am happy with the three points and another clean sheet. I am that person who likes playing good football," Tshireletso said. Asked about the presence of former Orlando...

  • Gunners relegate for first time

    They wasted an opportunity on Saturday when they allowed Mogoditshane Fighters to equalise in the last minute of the match, which left head coach, Daniel ‘Chicco’ Nare, an unhappy man. Nare stormed off the field without addressing the media after...

  • UBASSU unhappy with salary increment

    UBASSU together with University of Botswana Staff Union (UBSU) had been calling for the university to award them a 15% salary increment for quite some time now.The two unions content that six years have passed without them getting any increment. The...

  • Union calls for President’s powers to be reduced

    Towards the end of last year, the government carried out the process of Constitutional Review led by Justice Maruping Dibotelo. The Constitutional Review was wrapped up last year.However, the Manual Workers Union feels that the Constitutional Review...

  • BONA holds elective AGM

    “Everything is set for the AGM to be held at Street of Gold in Block 8 and we are just waiting for the day,” Mokeresete said. “This year, 2023 is an elective year for BONA and three positions are up grabs, which are vice president technical,...

  • Chess players in Metropolitan showdown

    In an interview with Mmegi Sport, BCF director-technical, Thompson Modisane said they are ready for the showdown. “Everything is ready for the tournament; there are no pending issues.Thursday, players are arriving here in Gaborone then Friday we...

  • BUAN students disgruntled as courses 'unaccredited'

    BUAN students kick-started the peaceful demonstration on Tuesday after their subvention funds were not credited to their accounts. With the money not credited, the Student Representative Council led by Goabaone Makolobe (SRC president), took action....

  • Troopers prove too superior against Motown

    The two qualified for the final Top 4 finals alongside the ever high-flying Dolphins and Police V. Now the teams had to battle it out to qualify for the finals on a date to be announced in due course.Under the cold breeze and all the goose bumps, the...

  • Rollers redeem themselves in FA Cup

    The two sides had met a fortnight ago in the Premier League encounter and the Warders stunned Rollers 3-2. But on Saturday, Rollers avoided another defeat and registered a 3-1 victory to proceed to the last eight round of the knockout competition....

  • Shot in the arm for KTM Choir

    The money will be used to cover the choir's expenses during the trip. KTM Choir will be traveling to Gangneung, South Korea to take part in the 2023 World Choir Games on July 7. FNBB Foundation Board Trustees member, Dr Lesedinyana Odiseng said...

  • Young comedian goes against the tide

    Twenty-one-year-old, Zeze The Comedian is one of those new entrants who is ready to move against the odds and stake his claim in the local comedy scene. He has been that one young comedian that has not been demoralised to venture into comedy.In an...

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