ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA.(PHOTO)

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 ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA A Zimbabwean couple has been deported from Botswana after secretly burying their child without notifying authorities. Motilinah Mpofu and Christopher Ncube were convicted on Thursday of concealing a death after they allegedly dug a grave for their child in the dead of night. The Gaborone court heard the child had died suddenly. Instead of reporting the death to police, health officials, or traditional leaders, the couple quietly buried the youngster and hoped no one would find out. But the secret did not stay buried for long.   Police moved in and arrested the pair. In sentencing, the court ordered that the couple be taken to the Plumtree Border Post for deportation to Zimbabwe.  Top Botswana lawyer Winnie Masitha who offered the couple free legal representation during the trial, confirmed the deportation to BTV News. Masitha believed that the matter should not be viewed only through the lens of crim...

NSC BOSS OLOPADE STEALS SPOTLIGHT AT SWAN NOVELTY MATCH, REWARDS SPORTS JOURNALISTS. (PHOTOS).


 NSC Boss Olopade steals spotlight at SWAN Novelty Match, Rewards Sports Journalists


 The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Chief Bukola Olopade, delivered a standout performance both on and off the field during the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Novelty Match held at the 2024 Gateway Games in Abeokuta. The friendly football match, organized by SWAN as part of the ongoing multi-sport festival, brought together journalists, stakeholders, and sports enthusiasts in a symbolic display of unity and appreciation for the role of sports journalism in Nigeria’s development.


In a rare but spirited move, Chief Olopade participated in both halves of the game—first lining up for the Southern Team before switching sides to the Northern Team, who eventually emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. His participation drew cheers from the crowd and highlighted his enduring passion for grassroots sports development. Speaking after the match, the NSC boss applauded SWAN for its commitment to elevating sports discourse through professional and impactful reporting.


“I had fun,” Olopade said. “This was the most exciting novelty match I’ve attended. I saw real unity and passion among the journalists. Sports is life, and it deserves the spotlight in our media spaces.” He emphasized the critical role sports journalism plays in promoting national unity and development, urging media outlets to give sports the visibility it deserves in mainstream news coverage.


In a show of appreciation and encouragement, Olopade announced ₦2 million in incentives for the two participating teams and handed out dollar rewards to standout performers, including the best goalkeeper of the match. The atmosphere remained festive long after the final whistle, with laughter, camaraderie, and sportsmanship defining the day making it a memorable highlight of the Gateway Games.

More photos below. 



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