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17/09/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘: 𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐈 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐘 – 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺....

Reports reaching us are that Kaizer Chiefs and head coach Nasreddine Nabi are set to part ways with immediate effect, following the club’s 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United yesterday.

According to sources, the decision is tied to Nabi’s CAF coaching qualifications, which prevent him from being eligible to sit on the bench during Amakhosi’s interclub competition fixtures this season.

This development presents a significant challenge for Chiefs, particularly if they advanced deeper into continental tournaments. Insiders reveal the matter has been under review for some time, but with CAF requirements proving non-negotiable, the club was left with little alternative but to act swiftly.

Kaizer Chiefs are expected to release an official statement shortly, confirming the separation and outlining the next steps in their technical leadership plans.

17/09/2025

𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐎 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀

▪️𝘈 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘰𝘵𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘢’𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥: 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦-𝘵𝘰-𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘰, 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴

Captured by Safari Selections Botswana, this breathtaking moment on the Okavango floodplains shows raw African wilderness at its finest. A lioness cautiously approaches the water’s edge, only to be confronted by a protective hippo, mouth wide open in a dramatic show of power.

The intensity of the scene reflects the daily struggles for dominance and survival between two of Africa’s most formidable species. While the lioness prowls with confidence, the hippo stands its ground, defending both territory and companions. Such rare encounters highlight the unpredictability and beauty of Botswana’s wild, where every step tells a story of resilience.

📷 Safari Selections Botswana

17/09/2025

𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐙𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐈’𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅𝐒

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi has come under mounting criticism from football analysts and supporters across the spectrum, with many arguing that his tactical decisions are undermining the team’s progress.

Despite arriving with high expectations, analysts believe Nabi’s recent approach has left Amakhosi struggling for consistency. Several have emphasized that Chiefs looked far more impressive under the guidance of his assistant coaches, who temporarily managed the team’s technical combinations.

One football analyst noted that during that period, timely substitutions were made, tactical adjustments were effective, and starting lineups appeared well-balanced. Supporters also recall how the team seemed more organized, disciplined, and prepared to face different challenges on the pitch.

Since Nabi’s return, however, frustrations have grown. Many fans point to his questionable selection of the starting eleven that often leaving key players on the bench while fielding out-of-form individuals. In addition, his delayed substitutions have become a recurring concern, with critics arguing that by the time changes are made, momentum has already swung away from Chiefs.

Their most recent setback came yesterday at FNB Stadium, where Chiefs slumped to a 3–1 defeat against Sekhukhune United. Many had expected Amakhosi to capitalize on home advantage and overpower Eric Tinkler’s charges, but the visitors dominated in key moments. The result exposed Chiefs’ defensive frailties and lack of clinical finishing, issues critics believe should have already been addressed under Nabi’s leadership.

These inconsistent performances have intensified scrutiny on the Tunisian tactician. Fans have taken to social media to voice their displeasure, urging him to adapt quickly and make bolder, more decisive calls if he is to restore confidence within the squad and return the club to winning ways.

17/09/2025

𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄, 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘!

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲
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𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: "𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝘀"

17/09/2025

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17/09/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 “𝐋𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐋𝐀 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐀” 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓’𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐀 𝐌𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐀 𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐙𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Supersport’s iconic voice, Baba Mthethwa, will bring his trademark “Leleme La Barena” Sesotho commentary live at the Maun Sports Complex during the eagerly awaited Maaze Charity Soccer Tournament on September 27–28, 2025.

The two-day showdown will showcase eight thrilling social clubs—X1 Men, Mathaithai, Easy Way, Kweneng, Merchandise, Batho Botlhe, New Jerusalem, and Delta Warriors—clashing for honor and silverware.

Alongside the football, fans can look forward to DJ sets and live performance by Dj Twaza and Nature BW respectively. Laughter from host Thato Rantsia, famously known as Kgaripika Ka Sebele. With tickets priced at just P30, the event promises unity, entertainment, and giving back to the community.

17/09/2025

𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪 𝘊𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘹𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴.

16/09/2025

𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐘𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐒 𝐖𝐘𝐃𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐖𝐎-𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋

Former Township Rollers FC striker, Tumisang Orebonye, has officially been unveiled as the new forward for Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club. The talented Motswana international, widely celebrated for his physical strength and goal-scoring instincts, has signed a two-year contract with the Casablanca-based club.

His move marks a significant milestone in his career as he transitions from the Botswana Premier League to North African football, a region known for its competitiveness and high standards. Wydad supporters are optimistic that Orebonye will bring his trademark energy, determination, and scoring prowess to strengthen the club’s attacking options in domestic and continental competitions.

16/09/2025

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐂𝐏 – 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎

▪️𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰 𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘊𝘗 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 2029.

▪️𝘉𝘊𝘗 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘬𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘔𝘗𝘴’ 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

▪️𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘋𝘊’𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯.

▪️𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 30 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘊𝘗 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘋𝘗 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.

𝘽𝙔 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙁𝙁 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍

(𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐖𝐄) — Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has called on party leaders to uphold strict internal discipline and good governance, stressing that these principles will prepare the BCP to govern effectively should it assume power in 2029.

Speaking at the North West Region Congress in Shakawe, Saleshando underscored the importance of accountability, hard work, and integrity in both government structures and party operations. He said that the BCP, as a government-in-waiting, must lead by example in constituencies and councils where it holds influence.

“We have the Okavango and North West District Councils under our leadership. It is our duty to demonstrate that we are the better alternative to lead this country by showcasing our qualities at those levels,” he said. He added that Members of Parliament should reflect the same standards in their constituencies and parliamentary roles.

Saleshando further highlighted the responsibilities assigned to BCP legislators in Parliament, noted that Carterpillar Kainangura Hikuama is tasked with Child Welfare, Basic and Higher Education; Okavango East MP Gabatsholwe Disho is responsible for matters related to Tourism and Environment; while Okavango West MP Kenny Kapinga oversees Justice and Correctional Services, just to mention few among the Shadow Minister.

According to Saleshando, these shadow ministers must prove their resilience, hold government accountable, and conduct themselves in a way that presents them as credible alternatives ahead of the 2029 general elections. “Batswana have placed their trust in us. Unlike the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), which was caught unprepared, we must ensure that we are ready for government,” he cautioned.

The congress also elected new regional leadership, where Galetswaele Masake was voted Chairman, Molebeledi Monyamane became Vice Chairman, while Okavango District Council Chairperson Gaopalelwe Ronald returned unopposed as Secretary. Gaokgakala Lelathego was elected Vice Secretary, and MP Gabatsholwe Disho took up the role of Treasurer.

In a show of growing grassroots support, Saleshando welcomed 30 new members from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and other formations, hailing from villages such as Xauxau, Etsha, Jao, Ghani, Maun West, and Shakawe Central.

16/09/2025

𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐎𝐊𝐎 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐍𝐗𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐊𝐇𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐊𝐆𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍?

▪️𝘟𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘕𝘹𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘬𝘩𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘉𝘰𝘬𝘰 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴-𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘟𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢

𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙁𝙁 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍

(𝐌𝐀𝐔𝐍) - Since taking his oath of office, President Duma Boko has projected himself as a defender of indigenous rights, most notably by facilitating the long-delayed burial of Pitseng Gaoberekwe in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR). Now, attention is turning to whether he will intervene in another sensitive case: the Xigera land dispute involving Maun elder Lesiela Nxanekhwe.

Nxanekhwe has waged a decades-long battle with the Tawana Land Board over ancestral land at Xigera, deep in the Okavango Delta. He claims his family’s right to occupy and use the land has been unjustly denied. The board, which administers tribal land in Ngamiland, has long faced criticism for the way it allocates land in the delta, where conservation and tourism interests often collide with local community claims.

Recently, Nxanekhwe revealed to President Boko that the Land Tribunal had asked him to allow his land to be valuated. But he strongly rejected the proposal, insisting that he does not want compensation or valuation but he simply wants his land back. For him, the issue is not financial but cultural and ancestral.

Although reports suggest Nxanekhwe once sought help from former president Mokgweetsi Masisi, no resolution emerged. His recent meeting with President Boko has revived the case, fueling speculation that the new administration may take a more sympathetic stance.

Boko’s track record lends weight to these expectations. His intervention in December 2024 allowed Gaoberekwe, a San elder, to be laid to rest at Metsiamanong in the CKGR after years of government resistance. The symbolic act was hailed locally and internationally as a breakthrough for indigenous rights.

For many observers, the parallels are clear. Both disputes center on ancestral ties to land located within protected or economically valuable areas. Both highlight the long-standing tensions between indigenous communities, land boards, and national authorities. And both test Botswana’s commitment to balancing conservation, tourism, and cultural heritage.

For President Boko, the decision could shape his legacy on indigenous rights early in his tenure. As the nation watches, the unanswered question lingers: will the president who opened the gates of Metsiamanong also unlock the disputed lands of Xigera?

16/09/2025

𝐇𝐈𝐊𝐔𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐃𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

▪️𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘏𝘪𝘬𝘶𝘢𝘮𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 72 𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘛-𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 — 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴.

▪️𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦.

▪️𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘋𝘛 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯.

𝘽𝙔 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙁𝙁 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍

(𝐌𝐀𝐔𝐍) - Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Basic Education and Skills Development, Carterpilla Kainangura Hikuama, has firmly dismissed a press statement attributed to the DDT College of Medicine, describing it as “deficient, amateurish, and hard to believe.”

The statement, which circulated widely on social media under the headline “DDT Wins Big,” alleged that Hikuama had purchased 72 black T-shirts for student protesters to destabilize the institution. He rejected the claims outright, calling them “a pure lie and deliberate misinformation peddled by desperate individuals.”

DDT College of Medicine has come under growing scrutiny, facing waves of student protests over poor facilities, questions about academic quality, and unresolved concerns about program accreditation. The unrest has deepened uncertainty about students’ futures, with calls mounting for the college’s closure.

Parliament has intervened through Hikuama’s committee, which is investigating the matter. He stressed that the process would be conducted transparently, legally, and without intimidation. “Our committee will not feel intimidated nor derailed from its mandate. We will conclude the matter as per the law, without fear or favor,” he said.

Hikuama urged the public to view the disputed statement with caution, arguing that it was intended to intimidate parents and students while diverting attention from the institution’s real challenges. “The prevailing controversy is fueled by genuine concerns, student protests, accreditation issues, and calls for closure. These challenges alone make any official-looking statement from the institution subject to scrutiny,” he noted.

As Shadow Minister of Child Welfare, Basic Education and Higher Education, Hikuama further criticized the tone of the alleged statement, saying no credible institution should celebrate “temporary legal victories while ignoring the plight of its students.” He emphasized that “a respectable university builds its reputation on successful and satisfied alumni, not on arrogance or hollow declarations.”

With pressure mounting, both the Ministry of Higher Education and Parliament’s oversight committee face the urgent task of resolving the crisis. Hikuama reassured the public that the matter will be addressed with seriousness and fairness. “We will do all within our power to restore sanity and progress,” he pledged.

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𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐒 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄

▪️ 𝘕𝘥𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘶 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘍𝘊, 𝘑𝘑 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 – 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘯 3 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴.

▪️𝘛𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘺𝘦𝘨𝘢 𝘛𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘴, 𝘔𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘶 𝘚𝘊 – 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴.

𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙁𝙁 𝙒𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙍

(𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒) - The Botswana Football Association First Division North League enters its second week this Saturday, with six matches scheduled across the region. After an entertaining opening weekend, all eyes will be on whether the early log leaders can maintain their momentum.

𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆 𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝙍𝙀𝘾𝘼𝙋

Ndundu Young Fighters FC, Enesia FC, and JJ United FC top the table with 3 points apiece after their opening victories. Young Fighters lead the standings with a superior goal difference, having netted twice in their first outing.

BR Highlanders FC, Motlakase Power FC, Sankoyo Bush B FC, Tsabotlhe FC, Ferry Wonderers SC, and Tonota FC all sit on a point each after drawing their opening fixtures, while Mbalakalungu SC, Eleven Angels FC, and Tshikinyega Tigers FC remain at the bottom with no points after suffering defeats.

𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆 𝙏𝙒𝙊 𝙁𝙄𝙓𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀𝙎

At Palapye Shallows Ground, Motlakase Power FC will seek their first win against in-form JJ United FC, who are riding high in third place.

Over in Tshikinyega, Tshikinyega Tigers FC, currently bottom of the table will look to bounce back when they face log leaders Ndundu Young Fighters FC at the Tshikinyega Primary School Grounds. This promises to be a tough test for the Tigers, who need points to avoid early pressure.

At the Prisons Ground, tenth-placed Mbalakalungu SC meet second-placed Enesia FC in a clash of contrasting fortunes. Enesia will be keen to build on their winning start, while Mbalakalungu are desperate to register their first points.

Meanwhile, Eleven Angels FC, who lost on opening day, will take on Ferry Wonderers SC. The venue remains to be confirmed, but Angels will be aiming to climb off the lower end of the standings.

Tonota FC will host BR Highlanders FC at Rutwang CJSS, with both sides evenly matched after draws in their first games. A win here could push either side into the top half of the log.

Finally, at the Maun Sports Complex, Sankoyo Bush Bucks welcome Tsabotlhe FC. Both clubs are mid-table on one point each and will be eyeing a first victory to ignite their campaigns.

𝙒𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙄𝙎 𝘼𝙏 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙆𝙀?

With the league still in its infancy, Week 2 provides an opportunity for teams to set the tone for the season. For the likes of Ndundu Young Fighters and Enesia FC, it is about consolidating their top spots, while strugglers such as Tshikinyega Tigers and Eleven Angels must respond quickly to avoid being left behind.

The Hope Newspaper Botswana

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