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08/06/2026

BA YA GO TSAA KAE BANA?
Answer👇🏼

HOW CAN SAME S*X COUPLES HAVE KIDS?

They can have kids through surrogacy and IVF.

However, in Botswana I am yet to determine if surrogacy is legal.

I guess this answers a question that is frequenting comments sections of most publications,'how are they going to have kids?'

📷 DailyNews Bw

07/06/2026

NATION BIDS FAREWELL TO FIRST LOCAL POLICE CHIEF

By Mosidi Mokaeya

President Advocate Duma Boko and veteran politician Daniel Kwelagobe paid heartfelt tributes at the memorial service of former Police Commissioner Simon Hirschfeld, held in Mogoditshane on June 7.

Addressing mourners, President Boko praised Hirschfeld’s monumental legacy as the first Motswana to lead the national police service.

He described Hirschfeld as a defining symbol of localisation, a devoted custodian of public trust, and a leader who spent decades building the police service brick by brick.

Boko noted that Hirschfeld’s appointment in 1971 cemented the country’s resolve to place its future in the hands of its own people.

Former Minister Daniel Kwelagobe also took the podium, reflecting on Hirschfeld’s distinguished career. He remembered the former commissioner as a disciplined public servant whose decades of dedication helped shape the nation’s security architecture.

Mourners gathered in Mogoditshane to celebrate the life of the trailblazer, who passed away at the age of 91. The memorial highlighted the profound respect that both political leaders and the general public hold for Hirschfeld’s lifelong contributions to Botswana.

His legacy continues to inspire the nation’s civil and security services.

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07/06/2026

VAN DEN BRENK CROWNED MRS BOTSWANA 2026

By Mosidi Mokaeya

Ndapiwa van den Brenk has been crowned Mrs Botswana 2026 after outshining fellow finalists at the grand finale held on June 6 at the Royal Aria Conference Centre.

Impressing the judges with her grace and elegance, the new queen will use her reign to champion strong families, women's empowerment, and child protection.
Van den Brenk's victory followed a remarkable pageant journey during which she also secured the Mrs People's Choice and Best Impression awards.

Organizers praised her ongoing community efforts, particularly her child safety advocacy and anti-gender-based violence (GBV) initiatives in Jwaneng.

She now takes on the responsibility of representing married women across Botswana while inspiring elegant living and positive social impact.

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07/06/2026

MASISI OFF TO TOGO FOR AU PEACE TALKS

Former President Mokgweetsi Masisi has departed the country for Lomé, where he will join fellow African leaders and key stakeholders at the African Union Peace Process Review Meeting.

Masisi says the gathering will focus on strengthening peace, stability and long-term solutions across the continent, emphasizing that lasting peace is built through dialogue, cooperation and sustained commitment.

He expressed optimism about contributing to discussions aimed at shaping a more stable and secure future for Africa.

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07/06/2026

BA BOSEKISI BA GANA NNYA WA BANANYA KA BOIKUELO JWA GA LOVEMORE JWA GORE O NE A KETEKWA ABO A PATELETSWA GO AMOGELA MOLATO WA POLAO YA GA TLOTSO KAREMA

📹: BTV

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07/06/2026

FROM TEARS TO DETERMINATION: Mother Speaks Out After Daughter's Burial

The burial of Gauta may have marked the end of a funeral, but it appears to have ignited a mother's determination to seek answers.

Following the burial of her only child yesterday, the grieving mother broke her silence with a chilling warning: "It's gonna rain havoc. Don't look at me and underestimate me. Gauta was my only child. My silence should be alarming."

The emotionally charged remarks come amid lingering questions surrounding the student's mysterious death, which has been linked to a possible su***de.

As speculation continues and calls for clarity grow louder, the mother's message suggests that she is far from ready to let the matter rest.

With emotions running high, attention is now turning to what steps the family may take in their quest for the truth behind Gauta's untimely death.

MAY GAUTA'S PRECIOUS SOUL REST IN PEACE

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07/06/2026

FMD DEPLOYMENT ROW: OFFICERS ALLEGE ALLOWANCES MISSING AS QUESTIONS MOUNT OVER WELFARE

Questions are mounting over the welfare of Botswana Police Service officers deployed on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) operations amid allegations that some members have not received allowances allegedly funded by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Information reaching this publication suggests that officers stationed in remote areas are frustrated over what they describe as delayed or unpaid benefits linked to their deployments. It is further alleged that some officers have been forced to source their own cooking equipment and other basic necessities while operating in areas with limited network coverage.

The claims have raised concerns about the handling of funds earmarked for FMD operations and whether officers on the ground are receiving the support and compensation due to them.

This publication has submitted questions to Botswana Police Service seeking clarification on the allegations, including the administration of FMD-related allowances and welfare provisions for deployed officers.

At the time of publication, BPS had not responded to our inquiries.

📷: ILLUSTRATION

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07/06/2026

SELIBE PHIKWE SENIOR AND OTHER SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY BIDS FARE WELL TO MR. SENTLE

"He would come to our class ka study sa phakela or sa maitsebowa o utwa are “hao ntsha di holiday tsothe, le di weekend tsothe, le malatsi a di exam le di test, wa go lemoga gore o setse ka 2 weeks gore o kwale final exam”😂 Ka nako yeo go January ke gone ngwaga o simollang😂 Even when you see him carrying a stick, he would never use it on any day. He believed in reaching out to students through talking rather than punishing them. May his soul rest in eternal peace 🤍🕊️
I liked his stories.And all Di na le Di msgs behind them...he never believed in beating a student.He believes in talking to students"- Kealeboga France

MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

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07/06/2026

LEPHATA LE NYATSA MANG?

Fa lephata le diragalelwa ke sengwe abo le latola kgang eo mme ka fa le itse gore ke nnete ebile ka letsatsi le tiragalo le biditse babereki la kgalemela le morago ga dipego la boa la ba bitsa gape; leabo le nyatsa mang?

Le nyatsa Batswana kana Bobegadikgang kana Puso?

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07/06/2026

MOKUBATSE PRIMARY ROCKED BY WORKPLACE CONDUCT ALLEGATIONS

A teacher at Mokubatse Primary School has raised concerns about what she describes as a deteriorating working environment at the school.

According to the teacher, who joined the school on recently, tensions began following a school picnic sometime earlier. She alleges that a disagreement arose after she declined a request by one school management member to sit at the front during the event, citing concerns about her attire. The matter reportedly resulted in a meeting in the school administration office, where she says she felt she was spoken to harshly.

The teacher further claims that the incident affected workplace relations and led her to withdraw from social activities such as farewell events, bereavement contributions and other staff gatherings.

She also alleges that at the beginning of the second term, changes to class allocations created confusion regarding the serving of pupils' meals. According to her account, after seeking clarification from her supervisor and the school secretary, the matter was resolved. However, she claims that the issue was later reported to the school administration without her knowledge.

The teacher further alleges that concerns and messages were subsequently communicated indirectly rather than through direct engagement.

She says there are several other issues within the school that she believes require attention and hopes that the relevant authorities will look into the concerns raised.

The school administration has not yet responded to the claims at the time of publication.

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