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Larona Makhaiza
  • Gov't to combat Chinese shops' cash-only policy

    This was by Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Olesitse Masimega, when a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing this week. He disclosed during today’s PAC that the government has for years been concerned about the...

  • Accused serial rapist defies court order

    This defiance comes despite Extension II Magistrate's Court issuing a court order compelling him to comply.When appearing before court, State Prosecutor Simon Galebonwe stated that efforts by the investigating officer to draw blood from the...

  • State backs bail for murder accused woman

    This follows an incident in which the accused allegedly fatally stabbed her boyfriend, Maatla Merakeng, on April 4, 2025, at Old Naledi. Appearing before the court last week, the State continued from the last mention to advocate for Babantsho's...

  • Ukraine Embassy celebrates Vyshyvanka day

    Celebrated annually in the third week of May, vyshyvanka was first celebrated in 2006 and it has since evolved into a global celebration of Ukrainian cultural heritage. The day encourages Ukrainians to don the vyshyvanka symbolizing national identity...

  • BDP introduces congress for party elders

    The decision by Balopi follows long-standing concerns from party elders who have often felt sidelined and unheard within the structures. Balopi emphasised that restoring unity and respecting institutional memory will be key in rebuilding the BDP’s...

  • Grand Palm hosts throwback celebration for the ’70s & ’80s

    Celebrated as one of Botswana’s iconic themed events in the calendar year, the 70’s and 80’s event has drawn people from all walks of life in the past 15 years, ranging from music lovers, fashion enthusiasts and party goers. Grand Palm stated...

  • Heineken sends four lucky winners to UEFA Champions league final

    The trip is all expenses paid, courtesy of Heineken Beverages Botswana. The four lucky winners were drawn this past weekend at Park 27 giving them a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness the final live on May 31. The four lucky winners are...

  • BFL pumps P400k into the awards

    Through a statement this afternoon, BFL stated that for the first time it will host the league awards on May 25 in Gaborone while the nominees will be announced tomorrow. “The nominees for the end of the season awards shall be released by the BFL...

  • Magistrate remands murder accused despite non-opposal

    Following the incident, Merakeng was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital after he was rushed for medical attention.Appearing before court today, Prosecutor Happy Riddin stated that investigations on the matter are still ongoing.He, however,...

  • Accused serial rapist ordered to provide blood sample

    Appearing before court on Tuesday, State prosecutor Simon Galebonwe revealed that efforts have been made by the investigating officer (IO) Tiboni Lucas for Loeto to comply without luck.“The accused was to be extracted for a blood sample for DNA...

  • Socca headlines In Concert Jazz Under the Stars

    The series of In Concert Jazz Under the Stars is set to be held in Gaborone, Francistown, and Maun at the Cresta Hotels. In Gaborone, the event will be held on May 2, Francistown on May 4 and Maun on May 9-10. In an interview with Arts&Culture,...

  • How they remember Bra Stan

    Jacob Kelebeng(Minister of Sports and Arts) “Rre Stanley Thosane is one of the heroes that we ever had in this country. We are here to celebrate his legacy today. I had no close interaction with him but had it as a fan because I was a supporter of...

  • Chokoma to drop an EP named after his one man show

    The Toro music festival is set to be held at the Royal Aria Stadium, Tlokweng. In an exclusive interview with Arts& Culture online, Chokoma revealed the big secret that he will be dropping his first EP of the year, Toro. Chokoma also expressed...

  • The tale of Okavango Craft Brewery

    Established in 2019, the brewery has seamlessly blended traditional brewing techniques with a conservation-driven mission producing over 1, 000 litres of beer. Providing the media with the tour of facility organised by Avani Resort and Casino, an...

  • 'Tourism is our next diamonds'

    Diamond sales have plummeted in Botswana in recent years leading to a rescind in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country resulting in an economic crises. As a way to resuscitate the economy and identify more stable sectors to contribute...

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