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To the people of Botswana, the media, football stakeholders, and all concerned parties: My name is Kealeboga Gift Mogapi. I am the lawful owner of Notwane Football Club. I write publicly for the first time since the events that began in 2013 to set the record straight about the acquisition of Notwane FC, the reforms I initiated as owner and as an officer of the Botswana Premier League (BPL), the sustained campaign of misinformation that followed, and the actions I now require

The Maerua Mall Office Towers linked to Maerua Mall are considered a prestigious business address in Windhoek, are high-end corporate offices in a prime location, often used by established businesses and professionals in Namibia. This office towers offers modern facilities, high-speed connectivity, meeting rooms, and 24-hour access, making it ideal for professional operations. ​ The offices at Maerua Mall in Windhoek are where RRA Namibia was based, directly contradicting cla

Open letter to South Africans: Be vigilant — don’t fall prey to fake “civic” or political outfits…!!! Fellow South Africans, As we approach local government elections and civic activism increases, a troubling pattern has emerged: individuals and groups presenting themselves as legitimate civic movements or political parties — but operating without lawful registration, transparency, or accountability, and pressuring vulnerable people for money, membership fees or support. We p

Dear readers, A recent University of the Free State (UFS) investigation into commonly used personal‑care products has lifted a corner of the curtain on a widespread, under‑recognized public‑health risk: the routine presence of endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs) — phthalates, bisphenols, parabens and related agents — in items we apply to our bodies every day. The preliminary findings reported by UFS demand rigorous public scrutiny, immediate public education, and urgent reg

Dear women and men in our communities, Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are not distant statistics; they are everyday realities that affect people across ages, backgrounds, and relationships. This expanded open letter is intended to deepen understanding, dispel myths, and offer clear, practical guidance so individuals and communities can act with knowledge, responsibility, and compassion. Why this matters now - Scale and persiste

When South Africa embraced democracy in 1994, the North West Province arrived at the new dispensation with more than hope — it arrived with advantages other provinces coveted. Much of this rested on an unusually solid institutional and socio-economic foundation inherited from the Bophuthatswana homeland administration: functioning local structures, relative social cohesion, an enterprising citizenry, and proximity to Gauteng’s economic engine. Batswana communities across the

The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is one of the most visible rituals of modern governance in parliamentary and presidential systems. It signals a moment when the executive reports on the country’s condition, sets a policy tone and stakes political claims for the year ahead. But where did this practice come from, how did it evolve in South Africa, what does it accomplish today, and does the spectacle — with its preparation costs and high security — justify the money and a

South Africa’s expanding trade relationship with China has reached a new phase with a recent trade agreement that deepens market access, investment ties, and industrial cooperation. For a country wrestling with slow growth, high unemployment, and structural inequality, the deal promises significant economic opportunities — but also exposes structural vulnerabilities. This editorial outlines what the agreement means for South Africa (SA) as a whole, and for key sectors: manufa

For two days now our airwaves have carried two separate, escalating conversations — one led by women, the other by men — each sharpening grievances into accusations and each deepening the distance between households and communities. On one side, women have poured out stories of disappointment, fear and sacrifice: partners who are emotionally absent, physically unsafe, or simply unwilling to shoulder responsibility. On the other side, men have pushed back with feelings of bein

Across South Africa, a hollow echoes through homes, streets and towns: the absence of men where they are most needed, and the violent presence of some where they should offer protection. Yesterday’s round-table with five women on Radio Bop Africa and Radio Mmabatho Africa made a blunt claim: many South African women are pushed into dangerous or degrading relationships because the men they need are not present — emotionally, economically or morally. During the round-table last

Tonight on Authentic Talk (18:00–22:00), simulcast live on Radio Bop Africa and Radio Mmabatho Africa, and published on tuNEWS Publication, we open a conversation that many of us have carried quietly in our bones: why, as African women, do we so often accept less than we desire and deserve? “Settling” wears many faces. It can be the quiet consent to a relationship that erodes our spirit, the career path narrowed by expectation, or the life framed by someone else’s timeline. A

Tonight at 19:00 President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver another State of the Nation Address (SONA). On the face of it, the SONA is meant to be a singular, sober moment for a country’s leader to account to the nation — to set out policy direction, acknowledge failures and chart a credible path forward. Yet after decades of South African SONAs, the ritual has become an expensive theatrical spectacle that too often obscures reality rather than illuminates it. ​ The Price of Perf

South Africa risks falling behind its BRICS partners unless it moves faster and smarter to open new markets. While China, India and Brazil have pushed hard with bilateral deals, state-backed projects and regional outreach, our country too often waits for perfect consensus or lengthy processes. That caution protects against mistakes, but in a world of fast-moving trade shifts and political realignments it also costs jobs, investment and bargaining power. The recent one-year ex

Mental health is how we think, feel, and act as we handle life. It affects how we cope with stress and relate to others. Good mental health helps us make choices and enjoy life. Mental illness describes conditions that change thinking, mood, or behavior. These changes can make daily tasks hard to manage. Mental health exists on a spectrum, not as a simple yes or no. People can move along that spectrum over time. Knowing this helps us be kinder to ourselves and others. A healt

tuNEWS celebrates its one‑year milestone today — a Year Defined by Bold Reporting, Steady Audience Growth and a Distinctive Editorial Signature that has Put South African and African Stories on a Global Stage... From a deliberate beginning At launch the editorial team made a conscious decision: for the inaugural year, a single editorial voice would craft every story. That choice was strategic — not restrictive — intended to establish a consistent tone, rigorous editorial meth

The Story of Boo Recording Studios, Bop Broadcasting Corporation and Mmabana Cultural Centre - the Burial of a Creative and Cultural Legacy For decades the people of the former homeland of Bophuthatswana — today largely the North West province — lived with a cluster of creative institutions that were the envy of the continent. Built, funded and run with a clear community vision, these assets were not token memorials; they were functional engines of skills, jobs, production an

The region’s floods, the rand’s recent strength beyond R16 to the US dollar and questions over market-opening are not isolated stories but linked signals for policy urgency. Farmers, traders, investors and policymakers face overlapping risks that require coordinated responses across relief, macro policy and trade strategy. If action is delayed or disjointed, the costs will show up in lost livelihoods, constrained investment and forgone market opportunities. This editorial upd

Across boardrooms in Shanghai, London, and New York, decisions are made that shape the flow of capital, technology, and opportunity. In classrooms across much of Africa, children are taught to follow instructions, memorize facts, and accept narrow roles. That mismatch is not incidental. It is the result of education systems—shaped by history, policy failures, and external interests—that too often produce compliant workers and passive consumers rather than innovators, critical

AUTHENTIC QUALITY AND PROPER RADIO… There are radio stations that play songs, and then there are radio stations that teach a people how to love music. Radio Bop and Radio Mmabatho did the latter. In an era when apartheid’s censorship smothered the airwaves, these two radio stations cut through silence and scarcity to bring worlds of sound into the homes, offices, cars, public transport, restaurants, and entertainment places across Southern Africa. For millions, the first time