Political freebies
Towards elections, politicians adopt different means to lure voters to cast ballots in their favour. Some of the freebies on the offing include T-shirts, caps, food, cash, booze, free entertainment...
View ArticleMotswaledi’s father endorses the UDC
The father of the former Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) President Gomolemo Motswaledi has for the first time openly endorsed the Umbrella For Democratic Change (UDC). Thatayaone ‘Tax’...
View ArticleNo need for bloodshed
The President of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Duma Boko has come out strongly against the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) President Ian Khama who said should the opposition take over...
View ArticleBDP united for general elections
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) President Ian Khama has said his party is united as the general elections approach. Speaking at a star rally that was held near Maharaj Hotel in Gaborone, Khama...
View ArticleSaleshando accuses BTV of sabotage
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) President Dumelang Saleshando has taken a swipe at Botswana Television saying they failed to cover a quarter of their rallies around the country. Speaking at a star...
View ArticlePHD’s chief usher commits suicide in prison
A chief usher with the controversial Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries of Prophet Walter Magaya was last week found dead at the Francistown State Prison and is believed to have...
View ArticleBotswana Golfer wins award in Lesotho
Malebogo Morebodi of Gaborone Golf Club is this year’s Champion of Mohokare Classic Golf annual tournament which was held in Lesotho over the weekend. The four nation’s tournament attracted 135...
View ArticleSpecially Elected MPs since 1965
1965-1969 1. David Morgan 2. Ramsey Molefe 3. James Haskins 4. George w. Sim 1969-1974 1) Q.K.J Masire 2) James Haskins 3) Tsheko Tsheko 4) Kebatlamang Morake 1974-1979 1) James Haskins 2) Gaositwe...
View ArticleSaleshando takes the bullet
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) President Dumelang Saleshando has taken the bullet for his party’s poor performance at last week’s general elections. Speaking at a brief conference he addressed...
View ArticleRakgare blames rivals’ dirty campaign tricks for his loss
A youthful Botswana Congress Party (BCP) parliamentary candidate who lost Mogoditshane to Sedirwa Kgoroba of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, “Chillyboy” Rakgare has accused his two rivals of...
View ArticleMasters chess tournament on the cards
Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) will host a one day chess tournament dubbed ‘The Masters Open’, at Oasis Motel, Tlokweng on Saturday. The tournament is open to all players from the ages of 35 and...
View ArticlePhikwe double header
Mascom Top 8 gets underway Football’s moneyed Cup tournament is back. With the postponement of the Soweto Derby due to the sudden passing Orlando Pirates keeper Senzo Meyiwa, all eyes will be on Mascom...
View ArticleFake gynaecologist sent to prison
A 36-year-old man from Thito ward in Maun who pretended to be a gynaecologist and intimately ‘examined’ three teenage women’s private parts has been sentenced to one year in jail. Pokano Gaethuse was...
View ArticleBristol city credit visit to Botswana for unbeaten run in English League
Although it is more than 8000 kilometres from Gaborone to Bristol City, the English team who have had an outstanding start to the new season, have attributed their success to their visit to Botswana...
View ArticleOrange Botswana CEO resigns
Orange Botswana Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Philippe Baudin has resigned from his plum job. Baudin leaves Orange Botswana hardly a month after he told The Voice he was ready to turn the local...
View ArticleStop the madness
Police appeal as crime statistics rise Police have sent out an appeal in the wake of growing numbers of murder cases that have since overtaken those recorded the same period last year. Most of the...
View ArticleIt’s not our fault- MoESD
Ministry of Education denies responsibility of paralysed student The Ministry of Education and Skills Development have somersaulted on their efforts to assist Ronnie Seoko, a 10-year old boy who was...
View ArticleRapist dealt a Deathblow
Maun women can now breath a sigh of relief after a rapist who terrorised the village for months was finally dealt a fatal blow on the head by his would be victim last week. Oreabetse Dipuo, 31 who...
View ArticleSoldiers take on cops
Defending Champions BDF XI will start their defence of the Mascom Top 8 Cup with a tricky encounter against Police XI this Thursday Matebele won this tournament last year after defeating Township...
View ArticleKhama’s standing orders amendment case postponed
• DELAYS VP AND SPEAKER APPOINTMENTS INDEFINITELY • RENDERS PARLIAMENT DYSFUNCTIONAL The Gaborone High Court has postponed to November 6 a case in which President Ian Khama has dragged the three...
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