Old man tragically burns to death in his house
Police have confirmed the death of a 60-year-old man who tragically died in his burning house at Tonota's Borotsi ward over the weekend.
Superintendent Oteng...
* Accused councillor dispels muti murder rumours
* Mob attacks man for suspected child abduction
A Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Councillor who was implicated in hiring a man to abduct a child for election winning ritual murder has vehemently denied the...
F/town councillor in fiery confrontation with political rival
Their animosity towards each other has become something of a legend in Blocks 7 and 8 in Francistown.
Ipopeng Ward Councillor Jenamiso Mojaki and her political rival Onneile Mokalake were at it again...
Business News
HRDC, Ministry of Labour and Skills Development collaborate
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) and the Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development (MELSD) entered into a collaborative partnership.
The two entities...
AfCTA no overnight fix
Continental free trade agreement a 'long journey'
Slightly dampening the excitement building following President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s announcement Botswana will sign the African Continental Free Trade...
An african affair
Botswana Companies To Exhibit At Intra Africa Trade Fair
It has been confirmed that companies from Botswana will be amongst the exhibitors at the inaugural...
Sports News
Bantsi retains his South Region Athletics seat
Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) President, Moses Bantsi, was given another term to lead the Southern African Athletic body at an elective congress in South...
Sunday bloody Sunday
Football fans to pay with their blood for Tafic match
In one of the more unusual initiatives by the newly appointed Tafic Football Club Chairman,...
Top 8 dzo dusa
Expect excitement as Mascom top 8 returns
The eighth edition of the Mascom Top 8 is set to get off to an explosive start when...
Court Stories
Deadly dues
Herdboy accused of killing employer's son in fight over unpaid wages
A 33-year-old herdboy is facing a murder charge after allegedly stabbing his employer’s son...
Mother dumps baby in a toilet
" I left her as a Christmas gift"
Overwhelmed and desperate, a young and single mother from Thamaga village recently abandoned her baby inside a...
Tears, fears and beers
Man accused of insulting friend cries in court
A 35-year-old man accused of insulting his friend, broke down in court on Wednesday morning, weeping frustrated...
Columns
No good news
A STORY OF TWO HEADLINES
It’s a season to be jolly and I wish I could write something good about my country but no positive...
Do you know about STEALTHING?
In its daily service provision Botswana Gender Based Violence Prevention & Support Centre encounters diverse issues that are experienced in intimate relationships.
Stealthing is one...
Give and Take
Giving and thinking of others.
That is what the Christmas spirit is supposed to be about.
In my experience, though, the holiday seasonis also a time...
Big Weekend
Dj Kaylo heads to Khipi dolo fest
DJ Kaylo will join a number of South African artists for the 9th annual Khipi Dolo show at The Place in Mafikeng on Saturday.
The...
Shanky briz releases music video
Sirishebo Nshimwe, who goes by stage name Shanky Briz, has dropped a music video for his song, ‘Going Home'.
The Afro pop number, which is...
Manto 7 drops Asante sana Mungu
Shakawe’s forgotten Kwasa Kwasa star, Chris Manto 7 is back with a blazing new single titled 'Asante Sana Mungu’.
The tasty track, which was recorded...
Big Interview
Soaring for the skies
A soul on fire
At the age of just 33, Captain Kgomotso Phatsima often has the world at her feet – literally.
The brilliant young officer...
Born to broadcast
The brainy broadcaster with a big heart
Hypnotized by the magic of radio from an early age, Layani Elias always knew he wanted to be...
Taking stock with Tsheole
An instinct for economics
With a natural flair for numbers, 43-year-old Thapelo Tsheole is perfectly suited to lead the Botswana Stock Exchange Limited (BSEL) –...
Voice on Fashion
Motiv8 opens fashion stores in Botswana
A new high-end store specializing in high range fashion merchandise opens its doors last Friday at the Game City Mall.
The event marked the first...
Beating the winter blues
Common perception dictates that winter limits people’s fashion sense, with outfits chosen for comfort and warmth rather than style.
However, Goitseone Tshimologo, one of Francistown’s...
Modelling guru benchmarks in SA
The Owner and Director of local modeling agency, X Models Agency, Latty Motlhalamme is currently in Johannesburg, South Africa to learn about how to...
Chillin Out
What’s eating you K.U.D?
He's not known to make inflammatory statements on social media.
In fact DJ K.U.D is widely known for his calmness and for his hip-hop and...
Don’t cartoon yourself
It is everyone's right to sue if they feel their rights have been trampled upon.
However Selibi- Phikwe’s Member of Parliament, Dithapelo Keorapetse’s letter of...
OZI F Teddy wants to suck [email protected]#k
One of the most trending rappers in the country is not happy about the recently announced Yarona FM nominations.
Calling out the Judges at the...
Featured Stories
A life of music
Born of a musical family, Mmaphala Letsatle’s existence has been characterized by melodic sounds since childhood.
Indeed, her very name is steeped in musical meaning.
“My...
Boko’ s nightmare
With the general elections drawing ever closer, politicians are positioning themselves for their final push for power.
The latest to stake a claim is the...
117 years and still going strong
Nestled deep in the heart of the Kweneng District, roughly 40 kilometres from Molepolole village, Mosekele lands is the home to a woman rumoured...
