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BOTSWANA AND JAPAN CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
BOTSWANA AND JAPAN CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
The Republic of Japan has this week celebrated its diplomatic relations with Botswana in anticipation OF the latter’s 50th silver jubilee independence celebrations.Speaking at reception ceremony in Gaborone, Ambassador of Japan to Botswana,...
05 August 2016
Blackbeard’s long stay in London baffles Mmolotsi
Blackbeard’s long stay in London baffles Mmolotsi
Botswana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, is the best performing among the country’s envoys, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi has said. The UK High Commissioner Roy Blackbeard is the...
05 August 2016
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The drunken driver is not our President
The BMDYL would like to inform its members and the public at large that it has learnt that there is a list of names in the local publication with heading “Names of Persons convicted of Drunken Driving” which the name Phenyo Segokgo appears...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Young BNF firebrand dismisses Trade Dispute Act
The President of Botswana National Front Youth League (BNFYL), Khumoekae Richard has described the Trade Dispute Act as a “dangerous law”. Recently members of Parliament debated a Bill in which teachers and other cadres were classified as...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Deputy Mayor in trouble with the law
Debt-ridden Francistown City Council (FCC) deputy mayor and Botswana Democratic Party councillor for Moselewapula ward, Lechedzani Mudenga was on Friday ordered to pay P3500 to settle a debt of four goats that he took from Tebalo Mpona last...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Magosi turn to old guard
The influential triumvirate of coach Innocent Morapedi, goalkeeper Noah Maposa and striker Jarome Ramatlhakwane have reportedly gone full circle and reunited with their former club Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Morapedi, who is formerly the Chiefs...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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BCF revels in lap of success
The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) calendar is undoubtedly imprinted in the country’s sports arena following a successful 2015 season. "We have successfully handed the calendar for the year 2015 and we are happy to report that it was a huge...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Youthful Jenamo conquers Phikwe Marathon
A 20-year old debutant Kabo Jenamo from Francistown Athletics club overcame experienced athletes to win the men’s 42.2 km Orange Phikwe Marathon over the weekend. Pitted against the experience of the Zimbabwean marathon specialist Tops Mopatwa who...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Jwaneng Bush walk attracts 800 people
Jwaneng mining town was the place to be on Saturday when over 800 people participated in the Desert Bush Walk, Winter 2016. This bush walk, took place in an endeavour to raise funds towards sustainable educational projects as well as for the...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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A night of bliss with Joji Hiroto & the Taiko Drummers
Ever heard of Taiko drum players before, nope?Well, I didn’t either until last Thursday night when the Japanese embassy presented a drum festival at Westwood International School’s Mantlwaneng Theatre as part of a series of activities to...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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All in Nelson Mandela spirit
Hatsalatladi Primary School students and Kgothatso Day Care Centre children received an early Christmas present from the South African High Commission to Botswana after it donated shoes and groceries to them last week. The donation was made in...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Y-Care boss runs for charity
Y-Care Charitable Trust Chairman, Modise Koofhethile, is on a 422km run in aid of Cancer Association of Botswana, Diabetes Association of Botswana as well as various charities. Following his incredibly successful “Y-Care Chairman Challenge” run...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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I will never join the BDP
The newly elected Vice President of Botswana National Front (BNF), Reverend Dr Prince Dibeela has sent a chilling warning to Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to stop recruiting their Member of Parliament for Goodhope-Mabule, Kgosi Lotlaamoreng. The...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Mokgware raps Ministers for shoddy performance
Member of Parliament for Gabane-Mankgodi, Pius Mokgware has expressed disappointment at the poor level or answers that cabinet ministers provide in Parliament. Mokgware argued that the reason why Parliament in most instances seems to be performing...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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BDP sugarcoats Bulela Ditswe primary elections
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) says it has put mechanisms in place to ensure that the party’s controversial primary elections dubbed Bulela-Ditswe, run smoothly. Bulela-Ditswe has since inception in 2003 proved a stubborn headache for the party....
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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I'm not Vee's trophy wife - Kagiso
Kagiso Sento (nee De Klerk) wants everyone to know that she is not Odirile ‘Vee Mampeezy’ Sento’s trophy wife. In a no holds-barred interview with The Midweek Sun, the 28 year-old Kanye woman who has two children with Vee recently laid bare...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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We are not Satanists…
The past weekend’s performance of the controversial trio of Diva Vebrok, Berry Heart and ATI in Francistown at Lagos Club has set tongues wagging about the collaboration. Many view them as Satanists, while others say that Vebrok is inspired by the...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Amantle is back on track
The start of August this week heralded the Second Coming for erstwhile world 400m champion Amantle Montsho, who yesterday expressed delight at finally being able to challenge for honours on the international athletics track after serving a two-year...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Hail our golden queen, Thata Kenosi
Miss Botswana 2016, Thata Kenosi finds inspiration from William Shakespeare’s quote; “Some people are born great, others achieve greatness and others have greatness thrust upon them.” And when she thinks about that, a lot has happened to her...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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We've learnt from our mistakes in Kigali
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, and International Cooperation, Pelonomi Venson – Moitoi is confident she will win the second round elections for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) next year January. Addressing a press...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Barclays Botswana to localise MD's position
Barclays Bank Botswana is expected to appoint a citizen Managing Director once the current MD’s contract expires in two years’ time and the situation at the bank has normalized, Minister of Finance and Development Planning Kenneth Matambo...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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BSB launches ATM machines and debit card
Botswana Savings Bank (BSB) was urged to modernise all its savings including savings book which has been around for a while as this will help it be at par with competitors in terms of technology and having customers spoiled for choice. Minister of...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Sefalana plans to bring back Delta Fresh milk
Sefalana Holdings Group plans to relaunch Delta Fresh milk and other dairy products by the end of year. The dairy plant which was purchased July last year started production in December and is currently supplying A Star brand of milk to Sefalana...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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PBGA Awards tell local businesses' success stories
Small medium enterprise award has been added to this year‘s Private Business Growth Awards (PBGA) this was revealed by Grant Thornton Partner Vijay Kalyanaraman recently in an update on this year ‘s awards. Kalynaraman said that the additional...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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FNB Botswana engages with farmers
First National Bank Botswana is committed to growing the agricultural sector in Botswana, in recognition of its substantial contribution towards Botswana’s Gross Domestic Product. Hosting a cocktail for farmers at Pada Rest Camp on Friday in...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016
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Botswana to join Coca-Cola Bottling Company Africa
Botswana together with her counterparts, Zambia and Swaziland are expected to join the Coca-Cola Bottling Company Africa (CCBA) in the next 12 to 18 months, Business Trends has learnt. In November 2014, the Coca-Cola Company, SABMiller plc and...
Sun Reporter | 05 August 2016

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