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Larona Makhaiza
  • SA truckers strike contained as Ramatlabama border reopens

    Earlier this morning, BURS released a statement informing the public to refrain from using the Ramatlabama Border Post.“The public is informed that the Ramatlabama Border Post is temporarily closed (May 21, 2024) until further notice. This is due...

  • Majama qualifies for World Under-20 Championships

    The biggest let down, however, was that local athletes fell short in booking their flight tickets to the much-anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics billed for July. The BAA had hoped more athletes would qualify for the prestigious competition especially...

  • Ex-Bafana Bafana star to launch book in Gaborone

    The celebrated football star announced Botswana as one of his destinations for the book launch on his social media platforms. He said through a video message: “Greetings Batswana, it's Bernard Parker here, former Bafana Bafana international,...

  • Athletes target late Olympics berths

    The BAA has set aside P26, 700 as prize money to inspire athletes to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The National Championships run from today until Sunday at the National Stadium and a strong local and international line-up will compete. With...

  • Manual Workers Union supports 15% increment

    Earlier this year, senior officers got 15% commuted overtime allowance, which evoked a lot of emotions from the public as they questioned why highly paid officers received such an increment but the same cannot be extended to the 'ordinary...

  • Pastor gets 14-year imprisonment for raping minor

    Phela was accused of raping a 12-year-old girl at the time when he claimed that he was baptising her after taking her to the river, where he then penetrated her without consent. When delivering her sentence, Magistrate Morweng outlined that she had...

  • NOW! online platform launched

    What makes NOW! channel enticing is it is entirely free to its users, who just have to register without paying any subscription, marking a significant step forward in the country’s digital entertainment industry offering viewers diverse content...

  • Gov't not on buying spree – Masisi

    This morning’s consignment (150 breeding dairy goats and 92 breeding beef cattle), which arrived at the Sir Seretse Khama Airport follows last year’s arrival of 161 live breeding cattle, which were imported from Texas, USA. Masisi indicated that...

  • Promoted Young Stars warn Premier League teams

    Young Stars played to a 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Mogoditshane Fighters on Saturday. Brimming with delight and jubilation, Tlou was more than amazed as his side secured the league title and warned Premier League teams to expect good...

  • Gov’t increases 2024-2025 students sponsorship

    Launching the sponsorship cycle this week, Letsholathebe stated that for the past years, the ministry has been working tirelessly trying to secure more funds to sponsor students. He stressed that their efforts had not borne fruits up until this year....

  • Couple arrested for fake kidnap report

    According to a statement, the police in Tutume received a report of the alleged kidnapping on Tuesday where a victim was supposedly being kidnapped by unknown assailants somewhere at Nkange lands. “The police investigations have proven the report...

  • Gaothusi's homecoming slated for month end

    The visit is on May 31 at the Tutume main kgotla. In a statement released by the Miss Botswana management team, Gaothusi’s visit to her home village is a long planned event to accord her the opportunity to celebrate with the community that raised...

  • No fatalities in Old Naledi level crossing collision

    Acting Station Commander Mike Gaoboe has told Mmegi Online that the accident occurred after 9pm when the train was setting off to South Africa (SA). Gaoboe stated that preliminary investigations have established that the truck belonged to retail...

  • New Orange FA Cup champion loading

    GU lost to Jwaneng Galaxy in an absorbing encounter which was decided by penalties. Galaxy joined Orapa United, TAFIC and First Division side, UB Hawks who are the only team remaining from the lower divisions. Hawks claimed the scalp of Police XI on...

  • Hawks claim another Premier League side's scalp

    Hawks defeated the Jungle Kings 1-0, courtesy of Thatayaone Nkwapa's 89th minute goal from the spot kick. Full of grit and determination, Hawks as the underdogs of the game, secured their place in semi-finals of the FA cup for the first time in...

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