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UN water expert advices Botswana to review tariff policy

Botswana is in the midst of the worst drought in its history. Available water resources are getting lower over time in Botswana, what with the influence of climate change, the decreasing rainfalls and the temperature rise, which is anticipated to...

03 December 2015

BURS union members call off indefinite strike

Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) employees who participated in the industrial action over salary increment have instructed their union Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) to call off the indefinite strike. BURS employees participated in...

03 December 2015

BOPEU invades Palapye to choose new leader

It is a make or break moment for Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) as they descend on Palapye on Sunday to elect new leaders. Long time buddies, BOPEU President, Andrew Motsamai and his first president, Sikalame Seitiso take on each other in...

03 December 2015

Air Botswana on security agents’ radar

The dismissal of Air Botswana’s general manger, Ben Dahwa and the dissolution of the board of directors on Tuesday by government is a sign that the latter had run out of patience. For a very long time government has pumped in billions of pulas to...

03 December 2015

Big companies urged to invest in SMMEs

Programme Director of Tokafala, Ineke Van Der Weijden has urged more companies to come on board to support small, macro and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in order to diversify the country’s economy away from diamonds. Van Der Weijden was speaking at...

03 December 2015

P650 million BIH’s Science Park in limbo

The P650 million iconic Botswana Innovation Hub’s (BIH) science and technology park situated in Block 8 is experiencing setbacks regarding availability of tenants before its full completion. Measuring approximately 23, 000.00 square metres the...

03 December 2015

Oscar Pistorius verdict changed to murder

Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of murder after a South African appeals court overturned an earlier manslaughter verdict. He killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013 after shooting her four times through a locked...

03 December 2015

#FillupGaboroneClub

In case you missed it, the man of the moment Refiloe Maele Phoolo will be here this weekend to help KBL celebrate the re-launching of their St Louis Lager. Are you lost? Let’s rephrase that. Cassper Nyovest will be here this weekend joining a...

03 December 2015

Kalanga comedy film needs funds

The crew of Tamabrown, a hilarious Kalanga comedy recently filmed the fifth chapter of the drama which has over the past five years been hugged dearly by the northerners. The director and script writer of the drama Pelontle Mpatane, Head of...

03 December 2015

Family lifestyle Magazine celebrates milestone edition

A year ago, a new baby in the form of a lifestyle magazine was ushered into the market. Trading under the name Dreams Botswana, the magazine is a product of two business partners, Charmaine Muir-Revaka (Managing Editor) and Olivia Britz (Editorial...

03 December 2015

Hosana Wosana musical plays at Mantlwaneng

Arts and Media Company, The Campus Group, will showcase its first production under the Botswana Blue Performing Arts Series. The series will comprise of close to 20 performance arts events aimed at celebrating Botswana’s 50th Anniversary.The...

03 December 2015

Skin bleaching is worst form of low self-esteem

Our protection against the harsh Ultra Violet rays from the sun has been largely compromised by the depletion of the ozone layer because of pollution. As a result, our skins are now in more danger than before from diseases especially those skins that...

03 December 2015

Miss Botswana missing in Missosology’s crystal ball

The road to the 65th edition of the Miss World beauty pageant has intensified. The first week of the pageant has seen the 117 confirmed hopefuls taking part in the first series of competitions that will edge them closer to the stage when all eyes...

03 December 2015

FCC wants closer links with business community

Failure by the Francistown investors to attend events has cast doubts on their commitment to the development of the city in which they are doing business. For instance, when only a few of them showed up at a meeting called by the mayor, Sylvia Muzila...

03 December 2015

Francistown MPs slam Water Corporation

The decision by Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) to discontinue the emptying of septic tanks and pit latrines in the Self Help Housing Agency (SHHA) areas in Francistown by 31st March 2016 has annoyed Francistown Members of Parliament...

03 December 2015

Tough Ndlovu test awaits Rollers in Orapa

The titanic beMOBILE Premiership clash slated for Itekeng Stadium in Orapa this  Sunday afternoon will be more a battle of egos  than just the quest for the three points on offer. Hosts Orapa United welcome league log leaders Township Rollers in...

03 December 2015

Ralesotla finally leaves Green Lovers

While still dealing with the pain of Moatlhodi Ralesotla’s imminent departure, Green Lovers have found themselves between a rock and a hard place as it has emerged that more players will leave the budding Serowe side for greener pastures. BG Sport...

03 December 2015

Patlakwe stirs BNOC, demands coach

The Botswana Boxing Association’s (BoBA) president Dr Thato Patlakwe has challenged the Botswana National Olympic Committee to assist his federation with a full time coach. Patlakwe was speaking at the Botswana National Olympic (BNOC) Annual...

03 December 2015

BNOC promises better working relations

The raging and protracted war over athletes between the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) and Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) was reignited this week when the former’s leadership accused the latter of controlling athletes. During the...

03 December 2015

State president orders penalties in 63rd minute

The president of Mauritania reportedly ordered the country’s cup final to go to a penalty shootout in the 63rd minute – because he was getting bored with the match. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who presides over the North African country was present...

03 December 2015

Controversial Botswana Games begin this weekend

The 2015 Botswana Games set off this weekend in Francistown where about 2607 athletes from the country’s sporting districts are expected to slug it out for national honours in about 13 sporting disciplines. Despite aspersions cast on the games...

03 December 2015