Chinese Gold Hunters Face Court in Botswana!

Four Chinese men, Qingxion Zhou, 45, Haiyan Xiong, 49, Goushen Xiong, 42, and Kaijin Zhou, 42, appeared in Masunga Magistrate Court, accused of unlawful possession of raw precious metals and prospecting without a license. They were nabbed near Sechele village while on a gold-hunting mission. The quartet had a successful treasure hunt in Kalakamati and were heading to a private farm in Sechele. Language barriers caused a courtroom delay, and the four men were remanded in custody for a bail ruling on Monday. https://thevoicebw.com/gold-diggers/?fbclid=IwAR1tMClGnPj4s0EWO7AF8iW0MGSnvxzRtUylxx_8R-jCZ_l_fkHNFwQ3gI8

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G4S donate sickbay to special school

Security giant G4S Botswana Limited donated a sick bay to Bothakga Primary school in Lobatse early this week. Bothakga Primary School is one of the pilot projects for an initiative by the government called 'Health Promoting School and has a special education unit for students with disabilities and mental challenges which include complete mental retardation. The unit was established in the late 80's and was initially at St. Theresa Primary School but was later relocated to Bothakga Primary in 1991. Speaking at the occasion to hand over the sick-bay, the school's deputy head teacher, Charles Sehularo said that the support from the ministry of education and the town council was not enough and therefore. “The business community is one of the key stakeholders involved in partnership in the education due to the fact that the school outputs are the future employees of their agencies,” he said Sehularo also lamented that the special education system in the country was unable to pro...

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60 Days of Action on Crime and Road Safety Unleashed in Kanye

In a resounding show of unity, the heart of Kanye bore witness to the electrifying launch of the "60 Days of Action on Crime and Road Safety Campaign." Government institutions, parastatals, and the vibrant Kanye community gathered in full force at the Kanye main Kgotla to kickstart this vital initiative. This dynamic campaign sets its sights on a two-month crusade (November and December) where it rallies the public, law enforcement, and various stakeholders to actively combat crime and enhance road safety. Kgosi Kebapetswe Telekelo, while extending gratitude to the Botswana Police for choosing Kanye as the campaign's launch host, raised a poignant concern regarding the surge in drug abuse within high schools. He attributed this alarming trend to guardians who exploit children in the illicit drug trade. He passionately implored the community to join hands with the police, acting as vigilant sentinels against crime in their village, urging them to promptly report any sus...

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