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Boikanyo Mathonsi
  • ‘City Police unit target major offences’

    This was revealed by Gaborone Central police station commander, Superintendent Sharpson Mbuso, who said the primary objective of the innovative policing is to focus on major crimes. “City Police{cing} is here to focus on major crimes like heists,...

  • Lesego Chombo ranks 9th in Miss World 2023 predictions

    In a recent interview with MmegiOnline, Ambrosia Samboko, the spokesperson for Miss Botswana, said the endorsement of Sebertero further solidifies Chombo's position as a formidable contender for the Miss World 2023 competition. "Lesego is ready...

  • BNF to hold primary elections in two months

    Speaking at a press conference this morning, the secretary-general of the Botswana National Front (BNF), Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, announced the party's plan to hold primary elections before March 31, 2024. According to him, the decision is aimed...

  • Botswana's new party dreams big

    Led by Biggie Butale, the founding president of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) and formerly with the Botswana Democratic Party, the BRP has set its sights on creating a brighter future for the country.At a media briefing this morning (Tuesday),...

  • Acute shortage of books, furniture in Botswana schools

    This is the report card of Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) on the status of the landscape of the country's education.The union's president, Gotlamang Otsile, has raised concerns about the dire situation, emphasizing that the issues have...

  • IEC numbers decline, Maroba expresses no worry

    The stats show that since January 5, 2024 when the national voter registration exercise began, a total 319,632 eligible voters have been captured. 130,541 people were registered in week two beginning January 8-12, with the numbers dropping to 113,525...

  • Absa urges vigilance following festive season scams

    Sources at the blue chip listed bank said unidentified scammers had employed different tactics in an attempt to defraud the bank’s customers over the busy festive season.Such tactics include vishing, phishing, social engineering and card fraud....

  • Hard Pro recognised as Best Dell Partner in SADC

    The company’s Sales and Relations Manager, Onkemetse Phiri, said the prestigious accolade comes as a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to providing top-notch technological solutions and services in the region."Notably, Hard Pro...

  • Educators with disabilities encouraged to overcome barriers

    The call was made by president of the Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU), Winston Radikolo, at the BOSETU Disability Forum. In his address, he emphasized the importance of creating a psychological environment where educators with...

  • Rising swindling cases worry police

    In an interview with Mmegi Online, the SSKA police station commander, Superintendent Mmoloke Sebako, highlighted the prevalence of this criminal activity and the impact it has on the victims. According to Superintendent Sebako, the police have been...

  • Voter Registration Surges in Week 2

    A total of 130,157 individuals were registered in week 2, bringing the overall number to 205,723. This marks a substantial increase from the 75,566 individuals who were captured during the first week.IEC spokesperson, Osupile Maroba, said the surge...

  • Miss Botswana documents projects for Top 10 finalists

    Miss Botswana spokesperson, Ambrosia Sanboko, disclosed that the documentation also aims to showcase the impactful initiatives undertaken by these remarkable individuals, adding that the process will go on from January 16-22, 2024."The Beauty with a...

  • Bar fight leaves one dead

    The 28-year-old victim, whose name has not been released, died of stab wounds at the hands of another aged 23 during the altercation.When speaking to Mmegi Online, Boitshepo Modongo, the station commander for Mahalapye Central police station, said...

  • BCP appoints Rapelana campaign manager

    Making an announcement before the media yesterday, BCP president, Dumelang Saleshando indicated that the decision to give Rapelana this daunting task is a strategic one which signals the party's commitment to ensuring a well-organised and...

  • DBS P2.6m funds exclusively for our members – BEPA

    Late last year, the DBS released funds to be distributed amongst music festivals over the festive holidays in order to acquire filming rights for content for Botswana Television (Btv). The programme was spearheaded by BEPA in conjunction with DJ...

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