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Monday, January 20, 2025

Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Tiroeaone Ntsima has confirmed the immediate suspension of Thabo Thamane, the CEO of Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA).

Staff Writer | 20 January 2025

CEO, Thabo Thamane

Morupisi: The indefatigable fighter

Former Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP) Carter Morupisi has been the subject of media attention, and public debate for a long time since coming into the spotlight in 2019 when he was accused of misappropriation of funds belonging to the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF). Writes Mmegi Staffer MPHO MOKWAPE

Mpho Mokwape | 17 January 2025

The newsroom debate

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 January 2025

The real business begins

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 January 2025

Insights from BNF’s Molutsi

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 January 2025

Sejoe: An epitome of resilience

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 January 2025

BDP’s heated race for leadership

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 January 2025

Three ‘children traffickers’ imprisoned

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 17 January 2025

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is beginning to make its presence felt albeit gradually within politically appointed boards.

Close Up Of Man Hands Holding A Woman Hands For Rape And Sexual Abuse, Anti-trafficking And Stopping

Teenage girl attacked, raped

A 16-year-old girl who was walking home from a local shebeen with her peers was attacked and raped on Sunday early morning in Khwee village.

'Morupisi's allegations didn't spare President'

Justice Mercy Garekwe of the Court of Appeal (CoA) says Carter Morupisi's allegations against judges presiding over his sentencing when sent to jail didn't only sting but also insinuate the President interfered with the judicial process.

Molepolole-Gaborone road.PIC.PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gaborone/Molepolole road operational

The Gaborone-Molepolole road which was closed at Metsimotlhabe/ Kopong intersection due to overflowing Metsimotlhabe River is now open to the public under minimal supervision, police have confirmed.

Mooketsi Simba Mampori. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Death row inmate appeals sentence, cites provocation by deceased

Convicted serial murderer, Simba Mampori, has pleaded with the Court of Appeal (CoA) to overturn his capital punishment saying he committed the offence after he was provoked by the deceased.

Kgosi Sakie Gabanamotse showing Mmegi team craked land. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Cry for help: Kgosi Gabanamotse's plea for Hatsalatladi

Kgosi Sakie Gabanamotse of Hatsalatladi has expressed deep concern over the high unemployment rate at his village, a situation he believes is driving some of the youth toward negative behaviour.

Hands tied: Serufho says they cannot intervene. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BNSC hapless as karate burns

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) CEO, Tuelo Serufho, says the law prohibits them from intervening in the drawn-out Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) internal fights.

Back home: Moloi rejoined Chiefs this week. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A homecoming nearly seven years in the making

A career that first came into prominence at Notwane, refined and reached full bloom at Mochudi Centre Chiefs, has now gone full circle as Pontsho ‘Piro’ Moloi retraces his steps to a club that holds countless glorious memories, reports Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

Athletes turn tables on anti-doping office

As the war against doping continues in Botswana, athletes who tested positive for banned substances last year have now shifted the blame to the National Anti-Doping Office (NADO), accusing the body of sabotage and tampering with samples.

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Morupisi: The indefatigable fighter

The newsroom debate

The real business begins

Insights from BNF’s Molutsi

Sejoe: An epitome of resilience

BDP’s heated race for leadership

Three ‘children traffickers’ imprisoned

UDC's mounting struggles over 'political appointments'

Teenage girl attacked, raped

'Morupisi's allegations didn't spare President'

Gaborone/Molepolole road operational

Death row inmate appeals sentence, cites provocation by deceased

Cry for help: Kgosi Gabanamotse's plea for Hatsalatladi

BNSC hapless as karate burns

A homecoming nearly seven years in the making

Athletes turn tables on anti-doping office