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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.

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UDC to uncover DIS links to Tautona Lodge acquisition

Minister for State President, Moeti Mohwasa, has revealed that the Umbrella for Democratic Change-led (UDC) government will uncover the Directorate of Intelligence and Security's (DIS) alleged role in the P58.2 million acquisition of Tautona Lodge and whether public funds were misappropriated.

Thandi Ramolala. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

My mother's kind nature took her life – Daughter

KGOMOKASITWA: The family and relatives of a mother and her two grandchildren who were brutally killed, bid them farewell during a funeral held in their honour in Kgomokasitwa on Saturday.

Kamal Jacobs

Boko’s ‘threats’ to Jacobs not surprising – BCP

Following Lobatse legislator Kamal Jacobs’ damning allegations against President Duma Boko, the main opposition party Botswana Congress Party (BCP) stated they were not surprised as the President has subjected Members of Parliament (MPs) to public tongue-lashing before.

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.

The great beyond: The author (centre in white T-shirt) and other adventurers at Kruger National Park

A kind of heaven on Earth

Kruger National Park, located in the northeastern region of South Africa, stands as one of the most iconic and expansive game reserves in Africa.

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.

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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