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Larona Makhaiza
  • GU substitutions pay off

    The introduction of striker, Thabo Maponda, in particular, paid dividends as the former Matebele forward scored an equaliser and went onto provide an assist. The Reds were trailing by a goal when Maponda replaced Mpho Kgaswane. Maponda put his side...

  • Tshwanelang entangled in P7.5 million lawsuit

    Tshwanelang has been embroiled in legal battle over corruption allegations against Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), which has since sought a rule nisi (temporary court order) against him. The court order instructs that Tshwanelang...

  • Miss Botswana selects Top 30 finalists

    Speaking at the reveal of the Top 30 on Saturday, the reigning queen, Miss Botswana 2024 Anicia Gaothusi, shared a word of advice with the finalists: the importance of 'unity', as she aptly named the crown. Gaothuse urged the finalists to...

  • It's all malice- Norris

    The allegations have cast aspersions on the institution’s reputation, raising questions about its management and academic integrity. They span from Tshephang Mabaila’s academic fraud, former vice president Slumber Tsogwane’s Masters' degree...

  • Boko puts his faith in women leaders

    Boko said this morning when announcing the last batch of his cabinet to take the number to 18.In the new cabinet Boko has taken faith in women and appointed them in ministerial positions from the ruling party Umbrella for Democratic Change...

  • Manele’s art a respite from reality

    Hailing from Pitsane in the southern part of Botswana, Manele shared through an interview with Arts&Culture that his art serves as an antidote to his everyday life challenges. He stated that once he immerses himself in crafting his art nothing else...

  • Court steps aside in sentencing rape-convict father

    Expected to deliver sentencing last week following his conviction and mitigation, Senior Magistrate Goratile Moremi-Ramakoloi advanced the sentencing of rape-convicted Kabelo to the High Court. Ramakoloi cited issues of the jurisdiction hindering her...

  • Fired NACB head loses against Rakgare

    Ellis had urgently approached the court following her dismissal just before the 2024 General Election, seeking to interdict the termination of her employment contract. She argued that her dismissal was not constitutional as she was fired for only...

  • You dare not fail- Boko

    The President stated that he will announce the cabinet in a batches of six as a way to afford the public opportunity and time to critique is choices. He has since shared that the new cabinet will encapsulate of 18 ministers despite him wishing to...

  • UDC cross-country victory celebration on Saturday

    Advocate Duma Boko, the sixth President of Botswana, led the UDC at the 2024 polls to dismantle BDP's dominance of the general elections. The ruling UDC won 36 seats to form the new government, whilst BDP only garnered four seats. Botswana...

  • Specially Elected MPs to be selected tomorrow

    The meeting, scheduled for 2pm at the Main Chamber of the National Assembly, is in preparation for the 13th Parliament."The President, who in terms of Section 58 (1), shall be entitled to speak and vote in all proceedings of the National Assembly....

  • Batswana react to presidential debate

    Yesterday’s debate was the last kick for the presidential candidate’s Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi of BDP, Dumelang Saleshando of Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and Mephato Reatile of Botswana...

  • Batswana react to presidential debate

    Onalenna Keretswe : Tota rona ga re battle BDP go bua nnete. Masisi must fall ga a direla Batswana sepe gotlhelele. I do not care which party wins as long as it’s not BDP. This is the same party that whenever there is a Forbes event, they...

  • Selolwane turns to Lobatse High Court for bail

    Selolwane is charged with raping a 13-year-old girl back in January at Oodi village in Kgatleng District. He is charged alongside the 13-year-old’s mother and a friend of the mother who is the third accused in the matter. Both Selolwane and the...

  • Mogale died from fatal stab wounds on head, chest, heart

    Speaking at the memorial ceremony in Phakalane, family spokesperson Ndiya Mogale stated she was the one who discovered Mogale in a bad state with the stench coming from the kitchen."I got into Tshephang's kitchen on Monday where I was met by a...

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