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BDP swamped by complaints
BDP swamped by complaints
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is racing against time to adjudicate on complaints flooding the party secretariat regarding the elective congress next week. Botswana Guardian understands that the party President Ian Khama is leading the party...
05 July 2017
Comrade Moore: The Die Hard Marxist
Comrade Moore: The Die Hard Marxist
Popularly known as Cde Moore, Dr Elmon Tafa has cut a clear and distinguished figure as an accomplished Political guru, Marxist, Educationist, Trade Unionist, Mentor, passionate Writer and Analyst, Reader – all rolled up in one. His first cut in...
05 July 2017
Gaerolwe Mesho Kwerepe Tribute to Sir Ketumile Joni a MASIRE
Gaerolwe Mesho Kwerepe Tribute to Sir Ketumile Joni a MASIRE
Nna Gaerolwe Mesho Kwerepe ke tsala ya Sir Ketumile Masire e tona. Tota gase tsala re bana ba motho, botsalano jwa rona botswa kgakala, mo go rayang gore retswa mo mpeng e le nngwefela, ha o re motho ke kala yagago  le tswa mo thitong ya setlhare se...
05 July 2017
The extraordinary life that lit the lives of so many
The extraordinary life that lit the lives of so many
No matter how deep our vocabulary, we will struggle to describe and define the life and character of this beautiful soul, this harbinger of peace, this oasis of wisdom, this heart of courage, this steely fortified spirit of endurance, this torch of...
05 July 2017
Kedikilwe, Mogae extol Masire
Kedikilwe, Mogae extol Masire
Former Vice President Dr Ponatshego Kedikilwe says it would be unfortunate if principles that the late former President Sir Ketumile Masire believed in to strengthen the ruling party were no longer a priority. According to Kedikilwe who also once...
05 July 2017
Ketumile Masire: The former President who brought stability to the southern African nation
Ketumile Masire: The former President who brought stability to the southern African nation
Ketumile Masire was a cattle herder turned statesman who, as President of Botswana between 1980 and 1998, helped to solidify his country’s standing as one of the most thriving nations in Africa. Masire was widely heralded as a model leader in a...
05 July 2017
SADC, Botswana Govt. in ‘confidential’ talks
SADC, Botswana Govt. in ‘confidential’ talks
The SADC Secretariat and Botswana government are holding “confidential” talks in the wake of the shameful shutdown of a Tanzanian travel company that operated illegally at the regional bloc’s head offices. “We are in the process of...
05 July 2017
New TV station opens in Botswana in two months
New TV station opens in Botswana in two months
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) awarded licences to new television broadcasting players last week, marking another milestone towards Botswana’s vision of a connected and informed society. BOCRA awarded a licence to a...
05 July 2017
Dr. Mmatli’s reconciliation dismissed as vainglorious
Dr. Mmatli’s reconciliation dismissed as vainglorious
Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) Policy Director Dr Tlamelo Mmatli is confident he will accomplish his ceasefire mission before the do or die party’s elective congress. The elective congress billed for Bobonong in two-weeks’ time will be...
05 July 2017
Why Khama didn’t speak at Masire’s Memorial Service
Why Khama didn’t speak at Masire’s Memorial Service
President Ian Khama pulled a surprise again this week when he took a backseat and didn’t bid former President Sir Ketumile Masire farewell during the Memorial Service at the University of Botswana. This conduct fuelled suspicion that Khama has not...
05 July 2017
SACU prioritises industrial development
SACU prioritises industrial development
The Ministerial Task Teams have been directed to prioritise industrial development and develop concrete cross-border projects in the five-member Southern African Customs Union (SACU). According to a communiqué from the recent Summit held in...
05 July 2017
A reign of development: 1980-1998
A reign of development: 1980-1998
The night is always darkest just before sunrise. Words that resound today, as the people of Botswana pay their last respects to Sir Ketumile Masire, the second president and one of the founding fathers of the republic of Botswana.  It could not be...
05 July 2017
Creative Borders presents a night of dance and theatre
Creative Borders presents a night of dance and theatre
Creative Borders, an artistic outreach programme organised by students of Juilliard School of Performing Arts (New York City) was expected to stage a production that seeks to showcase the talents of students at Maru-a-Pula and adults in...
05 July 2017
We Must Praise album launch a resounding success
We Must Praise album launch a resounding success
Botswana’s first gospel ensemble, We Must Praise (WMP) launched their first album, ‘Give Thanks’ at Boipuso Hall on Saturday evening.  The group founder and director, Vusumudzi ‘Vusi’ Botshelo said they wrote most of the songs as the...
05 July 2017
Desert Winter Bush Walk expected to be bigger and better
Desert Winter Bush Walk expected to be bigger and better
Organisers of the annual Desert  Bush Walk - Winter 2017 are working around the clock to deliver a one of a kind event this year. The third edition of the event pencilled to take place on July 29th in Jwaneng, is bringing with it some exciting...
05 July 2017
The beautiful side of the desert race
The beautiful side of the desert race
The Toyota Botswana 1000 kilometre desert race is renowned for boosting the local economy as well as attracting all kinds of people, but most importantly supporters of different types of expensively-assembled racing vehicles.  This year was no...
05 July 2017
The Daily Grind: A serene Café to relax and unwind
The Daily Grind: A serene Café to relax and unwind
Nestled in a cosy little corner at the Briscoe Attorneys building located on Plot 133, Independence Avenue (opposite BOCRA), one finds a unique treasure when it comes to the hospitality industry. A unique treasure in the sense that the size and...
05 July 2017
A taste of the good life at the DWINE session
A taste of the good life at the DWINE session
On Friday evening, wine connoisseur and lovers were treated to an evening of wine tasting, socialising and trying to figure which wine best suited their tastes buds. Local company, DWINE (short for Dine and Wine), hosted the event held at Travel...
05 July 2017
Chobe, GNT is soft points conundrum
Chobe, GNT is soft points conundrum
The burning issue of soft points versus hard points continues to plague local football. The latest episode where soft points are causing controversy includes the National First Division North (NFD)league where a rescheduled match between Francistown...
05 July 2017
COSAFA is Radipotsane’s time to shine
COSAFA is Radipotsane’s time to shine
The time is now for veteran coach Boyo ‘Oris’ Radipotsane.  The experienced local coach has found    himself   in daunting position of leading the   Zebras   in their 2017 COSAFA Castle cup campaign against Zambia this Saturday.  The...
05 July 2017
TAFIC courts Zimbwabwean coach
TAFIC courts Zimbwabwean coach
Former Orlando Pirates striker and Zimbabwean international Gilbert Mushangazhike has  been linked to the TAFIC FC coaching  job this  week.This  follows  the unceremonious departure of  Serbian  Draglo ‘Drago’Stanojlovic who  could not...
05 July 2017
Team Botswana drilled on doping
Team Botswana drilled on doping
The National U 21 netball team has gone under rigorous drilling ahead of the 2017 Netball World Youth Cup (NWYC). The training will ensure that the local girls do not consume banned substances during the NWYC and their future games. According to...
05 July 2017
OPM to stir Phikwe’s economy
OPM to stir Phikwe’s economy
This year’s Orange Phikwe Marathon (OPM) will be used to promote tourism and support different businesses in Selebi-Phikwe and surrounding villages. Following the recent closure of the BCL mine the Selibe Phikwe   economy quickly took a...
05 July 2017
Gouws a favourite for BPL award
Gouws a favourite for BPL award
The glitzy 2016/17 BTC Premiership awards will be held tonight( Friday) at the GICC in Gaborone. Among the list of    categories and impressive nominations the best goal keeper of the year is arguably the most intriguing. The nominees for best...
05 July 2017
Stand off...Zebras confront BFA
Stand off...Zebras confront BFA
The cash strapped Botswana Football Association (BFA) has been caught with its pants down once again as Zebras players are threatening to boycott their Saturday fixture against Zambia in the 2017 COSAFA Castle cup. The game is scheduled for Moruleng,...
05 July 2017
At cross roads...Will they come out united?
At cross roads...Will they come out united?
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will from today (Friday) colour Tonota red during its Elective Congress. The congress is expected to usher in a new leadership that will carry the party to the decisive 2019 general election. An interesting and fierce...
05 July 2017
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Triple M: Enemies of opposition unity
Two weeks ahead of the famed Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) elective congress in Bobonong, there is rising anger towards party chairman Nehemiah Modubule, party Secretary General Gilbert Mangole and Dr Tlamelo Mmatli.  This is because beyond...
Sun Reporter | 05 July 2017

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