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Tsaone Reboeleng

Ngakaagae challenges evidence in Phase 2 shootout case

As the trial for the survivor of the 2022 infamous Phase 2 shootout incident got underway, her lawyer has challenged the evidence presented by prosecutors questioning whether indeed the exchange of fire happened.

Rich soils: 
Boseto Mine closed several years ago, weighed down by high operating costs which included diesel powered electricity. Now new developers on the Kalahari Copperbelt have access to the grid network, enhanced technology and escalating commodity prices

World’s biggest miner wants slice of Kalahari Copperbelt

BHP, the world’s largest mining group, plans to invest up to $25 million (P341 million) to earn a 75% interest in an upcoming project on the Kalahari Copperbelt, as the global race for the key mineral heats up.

Molapisi

Molapisi 'afraid' as she awaits appeal

Gilbert Mangole, Botswana's High Commissioner to India including Bangladesh and other South Asian countries has just revealed that a Bangladeshi Appeals Court is yet to set a court hearing date for condemned Motswana drug mule, Lesedi Molapisi who was sentenced to death in Bangladesh last year.

Balopi. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

Balopi to apologise to Masisi’s victims

Even though Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) presidential hopeful Mpho Balopi claims he never fell out with former president Mokgweetsi Masisi, the former Gaborone North legislator says he wants to apologise to people who were hard done by the past regime.

Kgotlayame Peloyakgosi

School caretaker gets 22 years for 'indecent assault'

MOKGENENE: A Mokgenene Primary School caretaker has been sentenced to 22 years behind bars for indecently assaulting 16 schoolboys. Kgotlayame Peloyakgosi, who hails here from Maaloso ward, was convicted of unlawfully and indecently assaulting the boys at the school's hostels by pulling their penises backwards and forward between March 1 and 12, 2024.

Balopi addressing the media. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Khama's name ‘unavoidable’ in BDP resurgence attempt

As the once mighty Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) seeks to rise like a phoenix, one name that keeps popping from the red ashes is former president Ian Khama’s and the bards of the party say any mention of his name is unavoidable in the annals of history.

Daniel Sitwane

Murder's accused prayers heard, bail granted

Murder accused Daniel Sitwane, 34, is a free man after his prayers were answered following numerous bail applications before the Extension II Magistrates' Court recently.

Editor's Comment
Justice served, but healing must follow

His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...

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