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Water and woe » TheVoiceBW

Water and woe » TheVoiceBW

Maun’s health facilities braced for diarrhea outbreak as floods arrive The annual ‘coming of the water’ is a time of great excitement in Maun, when flooding from Okavango Delta seeps into river channels that run through major villages in North West, Ngami and Okavango Districts. It is also a time when the threat of disease, especially diarrhoea, is great. A Matron at Doctors Inn Private Hospital, Eva Lephirimile says they fully expect another ou…Read Article

Illiterate and in trouble » TheVoiceBW

Illiterate and in trouble » TheVoiceBW

Man accused of raping side-chick’s daughter With his trial looming, a Maun man accused of raping his side-chick’s seven-year-old daughter is in desperate need of an attorney. Unemployed, illiterate and thebe-less, Mothibedi Gasemodimo, 40, pleaded not guilty to the charge when appearing before the Magistrates Court on Tuesday. His denial comes despite having previously confessed to the police, allegedly telling the cops he was under the influenc…Read Article

Two die in freak Maun road accident » TheVoiceBW

Two die in freak Maun road accident » TheVoiceBW

Two men lost their lives and another two were injured after an unlicensed driver allegedly hit a pedestrian and a pole near Maun Old Mall on Tuesday (June 3, 2025). Confirming the freak accident, Maun Station Commander, Joseph Lepodise said the driver, a 28-year-old male who resides at Xhabara ward, was speeding in his Lexus IS 250. It seems he lost control and hit a 28-year-old pedestrian walking by the road. “The car then swerved and hit a pol…Read Article

No relief for ‘sad’ suspect » TheVoiceBW

Double murder accused denied bail again A Maun man accused of chopping up his mother-in-law and stepson with an axe in a horrific double murder back in February 2022 has once again been denied bail. Nelson Dibebe, 31, has been stuck behind bars for over three years, ever since his arrest on the day of the bloody massacre. His latest efforts at freedom hit another brick wall on Friday, with Maun High Court sending him back to the slammer to await…Maun · Maun Read Article

The BDP is back: Will the UDC fight, flee or fall?

Sunday Standard The BDP is back: Will the UDC fight, flee or fall? The Botswana Democratic Party congress in Maun has come and gone.It’s early days yet, but it would look like the party faithful are immensely happy with what they saw happening there..ihc-locker-wrap{}There's more to this story But to keep reading, we need you to subscribe. Investigative journalism is an indispensable part of a healthy society, but it's also expensive to produce.…Maun · Maun Read Article

Unions Distance Themselves from Endorsement of BDP

The conduct of two union leaders who spoke out of turn at the BDP elective congress in Maun over the weekend has led to concerns about political neutrality of the labour movement CALISTUS BOSALETSWE A storm is brewing within Botswana’s labour movement following controversial remarks by the Secretary General of the Botswana…Maun · Maun Read Article

Wildscreen Botswana announces full festival program

Wildscreen has officially revealed the full program for the Wildscreen Festival Botswana, which takes place in Maun from June 12 to 13. The two-day celebration of natural world storytelling will feature ...Entertainment · Maun Read Article

‘Shocked’ Balopi Cries Foul

Alleges Political Interference Ahead of BDP Congress As the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) prepares for its National Elective Congress in Maun this Saturday, Presidential hopeful Mpho Balopi has raised concerns about potential foul play. Balopi claimed that unnamed individuals are orchestrating a campaign to discredit him before the congress, the BDP’s first as an opposition party. He alleged an abuse of state institutions for political purpose…Maun · Maun Read Article

Conservation group seeks end to elephant trophy hunting - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

A wildlife conservation organisation in Botswana has called for the permanent prohibition of elephant trophy hunting and stronger anti-poaching legislation throughout the country. Elephants The Elephant Protection Society argues that hunting undermines conservation efforts and damages Botswana’s standing as a conservation leader, according to statements made to Africa Brief News. “Elephant hunting weakens public support for broader conservation…Climate Change · Maun Read Article

Tourism Sector Rallies for Reform at HATAB 2025 Conference

In a shift away from elitist safari-centric models, Botswana’s new tourism strategy emphasises inclusivity. Better mobility for disabled travellers, family-friendly services, and signage systems to enhance the visitor experience will become a part of the deal. Special Correspondent DOUGLAS RASBASH was an embedded participant The usually serene Maun Lodge was abuzz with energy and…Maun · Maun Read Article

Boko puts his foot in the mouth again

Sunday Standard Boko puts his foot in the mouth again President Duma Boko who earlier this year sparked a spat with South Africa following his diplomatic faux pas at the World Economic Forum in Davos may find himself in a similar row with Burkina Faso.Speaking at the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) Conference in Maun last week, Boko dismissed comparisons between his leadership style and those of African leaders like Burki…Paul Kagame · Maun Read Article

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