There is no settlement – ex-soldiers Agrieved former soldiers who launched a legal action against the Government have accused the State of spreading propaganda against them, labeling them hypocrites and opposition activists. They also say that the government claims that the matter has been settled whilst the truth is that the case is still pending before the courts. Addressing journalists on Tuesday afternoon in Gaborone, the retired soldies said as far as they know, the Government has not engaged them or their attorneys and therefore no settlement has been reached. “The A Re Itshekeng (ARI) S ..read more

Upset at continuously being overlooked for the top tribal posts, Nata’s Bakhwe community are demanding recognition as first settlers of the village, and therefore the rightful tribal leaders. In a petition sent to the Bamangwato Tribal Administration, the community expressed frustration and anger at never getting a look in for leadership positions at the village’s Customary Court. The petition, written on behalf of Bakhwe by the Botswana Khoedom Council (BKC) Interim Chairperson, Galenkutlwe ‘Cxazee’ Leakwa, condemns the exclusion of Bakhwe from the kgotla set-up despite being the first settle ..read more

After four fruitless months searching for a killer, Kutlwano Police believe they have finally caught their man. On Monday, the coppers pounced on 24-year-old Themba Nkosi, arresting the Zimbabwean native in Francistown’s Block 7 location – the same part of the city where Hillary Ntsimanga’s butchered body was found lying in the bush on Christmas morning last year. It is suspected the two Zimbabweans were illegal gold miners who had a fatal falling out. “Suspicions are that they were using the accused person’s detecting machine, who then wanted to take the deceased’s gold as it was detected by ..read more

‘Elephant tusk’ duo free to go…if they can pay P50, 000! Two Francistown men found guilty of possessing elephant tusks will avoid going to jail, providing they can pay the P50, 000 fines the Magistrate imposed on them. Omphithetse Meshack and Percy Lotlegang have 30 days to stump up the cash. Failure to do so will see them locked up for two years. The duo were convicted on two counts after they were caught with an elephant tusk and 21 tusk pieces in their car at Ntote Complex in Francistown on 9 May 2019. The ivory had a combined value of close to P18, 000. Begging for mercy before sentencing ..read more

The influx of international athletes in local marathons has over the years relegated local talent to the periphery. Recently, long-distance road races have been dominated by competitors from Zimbabwe or Kenya, sometimes even South Africa. The foreign legion’s supremacy has created a lopsided rivalry that has pushed local runners to the very limit. Already heated, tensions reached boiling point earlier this year when natives raised complaints about foreigners who come to compete in the country without any clearance from their member associations. For some, seeing a clean pair of pumps from an i ..read more

The man facing charges of sexually abusing a minor, Samuel Selolwane got the entertainment of his life on Monday afternoon when he appeared before Justice Itumeleng Segopolo of Gaborone High Court in his third attempt to secure bail. As his attorney, Dr Obonye Jonas and the Judge engaged in a heated debate, Selolwane seemed amused and was regularly smiling and giggling alongside the public, and probably thinking that freedom was on the horizon. It turned out to be a temporary comic relief session as the suspected child molester was eventually driven back to prison where he is going to spend a ..read more

In a first for Botswana sport, two local Beach Wrestlers will represent the country at the African Beach Wrestling Championships in Senegal later this year. Set for Dakar from 22 – 23 June, the daring duo of Kelebogile Basupi and Meshack Kulube sealed their spots in the Senegalese capital after starring at the ‘Beach Wrestling Match’ in Gaborone earlier this year. Initially, the Botswana Wrestling Federation had planned to take six fighters to the continental competition but a lack of Pula power meant that was not possible. According to the federation’s President, Moagi Sharp, who will accompa ..read more

“I don’t have a problem with re-joining UDC”- Reatile After weeks of a controversial disagreement within the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) onthe decision to leave the Umbrella for Democratic Change, the party has found itself navigating treacherous waters, seeking reconciliation and a pathway to beat a retreat back into the coalition. The National Executive Committee (NEC), of the Ke Nako Brigade, convened this week minus its President, Mephato Reatile to seek a way back into the coalition. The Party which is at crossroads of a decision made by its President selected a delegation of four stal ..read more

A heart warming tale of Dr Mahilo’s dedication to dentistry Meet Dr Mahilo Kevin Mahilo, a 40-year-old Mathangwane village native currently doing well in the Science and medicine industry. A dentist who runs Smiles Dental clinics with branches in Maun, Kazungula and Gumare, the shy doctor is also a successful farmer both in small stock, […] To access this post, you must purchase (Monthly) Premium Access, (Weekly) Premium Access or (Yearly) Premium Access. The post A dentist who cares appeared first on TheVoiceBW ..read more

A host of dignitaries and celebrities both from within and outside the borders of Botswana are expected to attend the Saturday mass burial of the 45 Zion Christian Church (ZCC) who tragically died in a bus crash on Easter weekend. Famous artists from the ZCC faith from across the border are expected to come to pay their last respects. Amongst the stars expected to attend are South African songbird Makhadzi. This was confirmed by Gilbert Seagile of Gilbert Promotions in a brief interview with The Voice Online. Seagile said MakhadI will arrive on Saturday morning and will proceed to the burial s ..read more