Magistrate fury over University murder

The deceased would still be alive today Someone did not do their job – Magistrate The brutal murder of a University of Botswana (UB) employee has ignited a storm of anger and frustration within Botswana’s judicial circles and the university community alike. Chief Magistrate Kamogelo Mmesi of the Extension II Magistrate Court did not mince words during the recent court appearance of the accused, Bantshuti Nkgarapi, expressing palpable fury over the circumstances that led to...

Bogadi’s journey from Driver to Trainer at Sky Bridge Logistics

Bogadi Rradikgokong’s journey from a regular driver to a trainer of Bulk Vehicle Operators (BVOs) at Sky Bridge Logistics is not just a personal success story; it mirrors a broader shift in the logistics and transportation industry in Botswana and beyond. When Bogadi joined Sky Bridge Logistics in November 2021, she brought with her six years of experience from Unitrans. Unitrans had been her training ground since 2015, and she entered her new role with...

BDF stops Special Forces training amid mutiny fears

Special Forces training stopped three weeks before completion Training had 32 soldiers, army generals sense more upheaval Believe the soldiers would also want Special Forces allowance Senior training participants have now attached to other units 68 Special Force units sue BDF for denying them SF allowance Botswana Defence Force (BDF) high ranking officials have moved swiftly to stop Special Forces’ nine month course, this comes three weeks before completion, amid fears of mutiny in the...