"𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗦" - 𝗠𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚

Gaborone City Council has embarked on a mission to reclaim Botswana’s heritage by renaming streets with colonial names to honor local heroes. The decision announced by Mayor Oarabile Senyolonyolo Motlaleng aims to promote the city's cultural identity and give recognition to those who have shaped its history.

This move is part of broader efforts to decolonize the city's landscape and assert its African identity. "We have taken a decision as Gaborone City Council to remove all colonial names from our streets and replace them with those of our own heroes," Mayor Motlaleng said.

The Infinity Castle sequence in Demon Slayer film was built from millions of interconnected 3D architecture assets, arranged to feel as convincing as a real city and presented in a single continuous shot to give viewers the sensation of wandering through an endless, maze-like space.

Staff notes describe the challenge of linking countless pieces while keeping character movement readable, balancing complexity with clarity.

According to the film’s official booklet, the team spent about three years completing the Infinity Castle after Mugen Train, and the studio upgraded its pipeline and hardware so the work wouldn’t stretch to nearly ten years under older tech.

With the assets now established and the tools modernized, future scenes set inside the castle can be produced far more efficiently.

Absolute Cinema from Ufotable studio.

𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃
Botswana’s economic resilience is being tested as the global diamond market faces a prolonged and painful downturn that has unsettled the country’s finances and exposed its reliance on a single commodity.
In a move viewed as a significant warning signal, S&P Global Ratings downgraded Botswana’s longterm sovereign credit rating from ‘BBB+’ to ‘BBB’, citing falling diamond revenues and a rapidly deteriorating fiscal position. The outlook was set to negative, reflecting deep concerns that weak external demand and fiscal pressures could persist.
For Botswana, often praised for careful financial stewardship, the downgrade signals a turning point with serious consequences.The diamond industry has long stood as the backbone of Botswana’s economy, historically contributing around seventy percent of export earnings, a third of fiscal revenue, and roughly a quarter of gross domestic product.
Since late 2023, the sector has been in steep decline, battered by sluggish demand from China and the United States, growing competition from synthetic diamonds, and a broader pullback in luxury spending. The combination of falling prices and volumes has left producers struggling. What once looked like a stable pillar of prosperity now appears increasingly fragile and dangerously exposed to global volatility.
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121 political killings dockets returned to KZN task team amid interference claims

A total of 121 case dockets linked to political killings in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have been returned to the province’s Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), following allegations that senior officials interfered with investigations.

KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of undermining the PKTT to protect politically connected individuals.

Mkhwanazi said Mchunu ordered the unit’s disbandment in March 2025, transferring the dockets to SAPS headquarters in Pretoria, allegedly stalling cases to shield figures including businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and political operative Brown Mogotsi. Reports claim WhatsApp messages and forensic evidence support these allegations.

Since its formation in 2018, the PKTT has secured 436 arrests and 128 convictions, including 29 life sentences, in over 600 cases of political violence in the province. The return of the dockets follows public pressure and the creation of the Madlanga Commission, led by retired Constitutional Court judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga, which will investigate interference claims.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who placed Mchunu on special leave, described the situation as a “serious threat to national security.” While an internal SAPS report disputes Mkhwanazi’s allegations, admitting only procedural flaws, families of victims continue to demand justice. The reinstatement of the dockets is seen as a vital step toward accountability in KZN’s politically charged murder cases.

𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃

Acting CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority (GA), Moruntshi Kemorwale, is facing accusations of attempting to discredit former board members as their possible reinstatement looms.

The board was dissolved earlier this month without explanation, but sources indicate it could be reinstated soon. The Tuesday Grill has seen internal communication in which Kemorwale urges executive management to provide any information that could incriminate former board members.

In one message, he wrote:
“Evening colleagues. We continue to receive reports from employees about some past Gambling Authority Board members who made sexual advances and possible sexual harassment postures towards staff members. We will compile a list for possible enquiry. I have already alerted relevant authorities about such incidents. It is unfortunate that our female staff had to undergo such trauma.”

He further added:
“Team, in light of the serious nature of matters of sexual harassment levelled against some former Board members, I have taken the liberty to invite forensic psychologist, Dr Selemogwe, to address staff on the subject matter on Monday at 09h00, after which staff members will be encouraged to speak out to her privately. She will then compile a report for assessment for possible action, including counselling of victims.”

However, insiders at GA claim some of the allegations are false and part of a campaign to discredit the former board, which is expected to return next month. The same sources allege Kemorwale played a role in the suspension of CEO Peter Kesitilwe and has had strained relations with the previous board, though this has not been independently verified.

When approached for comment, Kemorwale said only: “I cannot confirm nor deny.”

Some predict that the return of the previous led by Marvin Torto might see Kemorwale return to his position or Chief of Staff with Kesitilwe returning to work.
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