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Twisted Family Affair » TheVoiceBW

Francistown · Francistown

Twisted Family Affair » TheVoiceBW

Mother and daughter in court for granny’s brutal murderCurious bystanders packed out the Francistown Magistrates Court this morning as a mother and her daughter were arraigned for murder. In a twisted family affair, 54-year-old school teacher, Ruth Fana, and her daughter, Onalenna Fana, 35, are accused of killing Ruth’s mother, Elicah Fana. (For the background […] To access this post, you must purchase (Monthly) Premium Access, (Weekly)…Read Article

Ground of Concern » TheVoiceBW

Francistown · Francistown

Ground of Concern » TheVoiceBW

Geoscience experts sought for Monarch’s 1,700m caving groundAuthorities maintain area is still safe for occupation Following the discovery of gaping holes in parts of Monarch last month, the Department of Mines has warned residents of a lurking danger from what remains of a mine that in the late 1800s started the gold rush in Southern Africa, financing the humble beginnings of what is today known as the City of Francistown. Deep openings with a …Read Article

Fight Against Corruption: What Does 2020 Look Like for Rights Defenders?

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DCEC hails media as important ally The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has reiterated the media’s importance as a key ally in the fight against corruption. In a meet and greet session in Francistown last week, the DCEC Director General (DG), Botlhale Makgekgenene said the 4 th estate and the graft busting agency should work together, noting the former is crucial for dissemination of information. “It’s a partnership rooted in …Corruption · Francistown See the Story

From petty theft to car smuggling » TheVoiceBW

A Zimbabwean man who appeared in The Voice Newspaper in 2022 after he was allegedly caught armed with tools of crime, is back in court, this time facing multiple car theft charges and an illegal immigration rap. Clement Passmore Gondo, 40, appeared before a Francistown Magistrtes court last Thursday, accused of stealing three vehicles from Makobo village, Matsiloje village, and Tati River plots, and smuggling them across the border into Zimbabwe…Immigration · Francistown Read Article

Celeb Edition with Bonny » TheVoiceBW

Last week, Bonny-The Classic Man won rave reviews from Voice Entertainment’s very own Grooving in The Ghetto for his latest single, ‘Nda Wa’na Tjimgwe’. Rated a perfect 10 out of 10 by GiG, the song is set for official release this Friday and is part of the talented acappella act’s ‘Mu NdiPeleke’ EP, his first as a solo artist. As the EP requests, we take a walk with the supremely talented vocalist to find out more… Kindly introduce yourself? My…Francistown · Francistown Read Article

Hungry to help » TheVoiceBW

Monarch’s guardian angel making a difference Continuing her crusade to help youngsters in need through her movement, Feed a Child, Segolame Mapucheka returned to Monarch once again this Saturday. The self-employed 36-year-old is desperate to make a difference in the Francistown location, where she notes many families are struggling. Having previously donated in Monarch West, Phase 6, and Lephoi Centre, this time it was the turn of children in Ar…Poverty · Francistown Read Article

Seeking solutions » TheVoiceBW

Trade Minister meets manufacturers and exporters The Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Tiroeaone Ntsima met with Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA) members in Francistown on Friday to find solutions to challenges faced by local business people. In a meeting where entrepreneurs and business owners shared their sob stories about running businesses in Botswana, Ntsima assured them the new government is doing all it can to…Francistown · Francistown Read Article

UV Botswana » TheVoiceBW

Making vehicles for the mines Recently, at the invite of Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), Voice Money embarked on a behind-the-scenes tour of some of the biggest but little-known businesses in Francistown. The expedition included a trip to a huge warehouse in Somerset West Industrial, home to UV Botswana. The state-of-the-art facility builds special utility vehicles for the mining industry, with orders coming in from all over the wor…Francistown · Francistown Read Article

Tendering made easy » TheVoiceBW

State President Ministry to Professionalize Private Security The Ministry of State President is in the process of formulating new guidelines aimed at addressing challenges faced by private security companies during the tendering and procurement process. Through engagement with relevant stakeholders, the Ministry intends to create user-friendly policies that are easier for bidders to understand. In a bid to professionalize the private security i…Francistown · Francistown Read Article

Brothers busted » TheVoiceBW

Cops receive 30 complaints over siblings alleged crime spree United by an apparent life of crime on the outside, the Motlotlegi siblings were inseparable in court on Friday, shackled together at the feet accused of a spate of robberies in Francistown. Gobonaone, 30, and baby brother, Kitsiso 26, are said to have embarked on a crime spree in April and May, breaking into vehicles and stealing properties. With the heat on them rising after fed-up r…Court · Francistown Read Article

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