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The Khama virtual magic: The BPF's last resort

The Khama virtual magic: The BPF's last resort

Source: Mmegi Online Author: Spira Tlhankane SEROWE: They don't have that charming politician who can move crowds, change the narrative and sway voters no wonder the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) is relying on patron and former president Ian Khama's magic, at least the virtual one for

'Illegal gold miners continue to pose danger'

'Illegal gold miners continue to pose danger'

Source: Mmegi Online Author: Lesedi Mkhutshwa FRANCISTOWN: Widespread illegal mining operations in North Eastern part of Botswana are endangering the environment and the local communities, it has been revealed. The illicit mining activity is reportedly carried out mostly by illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe Over 130 culprits from the same country

Insurance killer condemned to death

Insurance killer condemned to death

Source: Mmegi Online Author: Innocent Selatlhwa LOBATSE: Seven years after being gruesomely murdered by his cousin, Arnold Ofentse, the 16-year-old deceased student and his tormented family have finally gotten justice. Lobatse High Court's Justice Modiri Letsididi sentenced Thato Tsametse, who was at the committal of the offence 29

BDP wars escalate in Tonota

BDP wars escalate in Tonota

Source: Mmegi Online Author: Chakalisa Dube FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)'s Setshege Tapela has written a letter to the party complaining about his opponent for the upcoming primaries, Andy Boatile, who he accuses of capturing key party structures in the Tonota constituency to gain an unfair advantage.

Court strikes out Kelepi vs BPP application

Court strikes out Kelepi vs BPP application

Source: Mmegi Online Author: Lebogang Mosikare FRANCISTOWN: The failure to fully understand legal processes and procedures has dealt a Botswana People's Party (BPP) council aspirant, Dumani Kelepi, a heavy blow after his case was struck out due to technicalities. Last week Friday, Kelepi took his party to the

BNSC backs table tennis

BNSC backs table tennis

Source: Mmegi Online Author: Kabelo Boranabi The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) has thrown its weight behind the Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) as it prepares to host the 2024 Africa Youth Championship. The BTTA will host the 2024 Africa Youth Championship and the 2024 Commonwealth Youth Championship in July.

Kgafela II sets year of return

Kgafela II sets year of return

Source: Mmegi Online Author: Goitsemodimo Kaelo MOCHUDI: Kgosi Kgafela Kgafela II of Bakgatla has promised his tribe in Mochudi that he will permanently return to Botswana in 2030. Kgafela II has been living in South Africa since 2012 after he relocated due to his legal battle with the State over