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DIS being used to settle political scores

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has noted the recent arrest of former Head of DIS, Mr Isaac Kgosi. In the past there have been several allegations of corruption leveled against Mr Kgosi. His investigation, arrest and possible prosecution has...

22 January 2019

Manslaughter accused fears will not have fair trial

Talkmore Givemore Sibanda, who is accused of manslaughter, has expressed doubt that he will have a fair trial in the absence of a photo album which was to be used in the case. Sibanda has approached the Court of Appeal to determine whether in the...

22 January 2019

Career Coaching drills 200 youth on business skills

Some 200 youth from across the country are expeected to descend on Travel Lodge in Gaborone’s Block 3 surburb tomorrow (January 19) to kick off the first session of Career Coaching youth mentorship programme this year. Held under the theme...

22 January 2019

MP Keorapetse pushes for abolition of child marriages

Member of Parliament for Selibe-Phikwe West Dithapelo Keorapetse is proposing that child marriages should be abolished.The Marriage Act prescribes that a person between the ages of 18 and 20 requires the consent of their guardian or parent to...

22 January 2019

Revival of Bargaining Council stalls

The much anticipated resuscitation of Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC) has hit a snag as the decision has been deffered. The resuscitation was to be done in September last year but this could not happen and the government through Directorate...

22 January 2019

The arrest that shook a nation

Dressed in a stripe-golf T-shirt and a khaki pair of trousers, Isaac Kgosi -the once feared spy chief –suffered his most humiliating evening this week Tuesday when he was arrested at the airport. Kgosi walked out of the Sir Seretse Khama...

22 January 2019

DISS, BURS searches Isaac Kgosi’ luxury home and farm

Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services (DIS) together with Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) and Botswana Police Services are expected to spend some days searching properties of former DIS Director General Isaac Kgosi. This follows...

22 January 2019

‘Masisi is untouchable’

Gaborone High Court Judge Michael Mothobi says President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi is untouchable in as far as Section 41 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Botswana is concerned. Justice Mothobi stated this in his judgement this week Wednesday...

22 January 2019

Masisi assures workers of salary increase on April 1

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi met public sector unions Wednesday at the Office of the President to hear their complaints regarding delays to commence salary negotiations for financial year 2019/2020. At the end of the closed door meeting, Botswana...

22 January 2019

Gaetsaloe quits BDC, Lekaukau tipped to take over

Botswana Development Corporation has ‘parted ways’ with Managing Director, Bashi Gaetsaloe a month after he led the corporation into impressive results, Botswana Guardian has heard from two sources familiar with the goings on at the state owned...

22 January 2019

Middle distance run neglected

Although Botswana has marked herself as a force to reckon with when it comes to sprint running, there are grey areas that seem to hinder its middle distance running development. Currently, 800m runner Nijel Amos is the only Botswana star competing...

22 January 2019

Young Seetso ranked first in Africa

The sky is the limit for the young tennis player Denzel Seetso (14) who is now officially ranked first in Africa after winning individual Under 14 International Tennis Federation (ITF)/Confederations of African Tennis (CAT) tournaments this past...

22 January 2019

BFA ropes in German football expert

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is expecting a German football expert to come and assist with some of their structures next month. The expert who is reported to be a doctor in Sports Science is expected to assist the BFA in football...

22 January 2019

BAA president fancies re-election

The President of Botswana Athletics Association (BAA), Thari Mooketsi might contest for presidency again during the BAA elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) billed for later this year. BG Sport has been reliably informed by BAA affiliates that...

22 January 2019

Branch thrills at Dakar Rally

Botswana is now home to one of the finest cross-country motorcycle racers in the world. The locally bred rider has won the respect and admiration of both his peers and motorsport fans across the world with his courageous and heroic performance at the...

22 January 2019

Tshanda: his legacy lives on

“I don’t copy anyone’s music I’m rather copied. If you buy original CDs, you’ll see that I’m the composer, producer, engineer, arranger so I own all my music.” said Dan Tshanda. [Chronicle SA] First it was our very own Lebasho, then it...

22 January 2019

Lip balm puts smile on Goaba Kgasa

Wth life’s unforeseen circumstances, the 25-year-old Goaba Zoe Kgasa found herself trapped on a wheel chair, and forced to find something to do to survive. The young ambitious Goaba Zoe Kgasa’s natural lip balm dubbed ‘Zoe Kgasa’s Lip...

22 January 2019

David Kau brings one-man show

Twenty years after David Kau first started his successful career as a stand-up comedian the funny South African is slated to host his one man show at Maitisong Theatre on February 1st. The show, which marks the start of his SADC tour is dubbed Half...

22 January 2019

Son of the Soil Festival returns

The thirteenth edition of the Son of the Soil (SOTS) cultural festival is pencilled to take place on March 2nd. The event that returns after a one-year hiatus is back at the Serokolwane Lawns under the theme: Kwa re go yang – Re Ipela. It is...

22 January 2019

Woman raped by another woman in BMW

A woman can rape another woman in Botswana. This was recently brought to light by one of the victims as the debate about the escalating and shocking rape cases that continue to grip the nation. Most often attention is always on incidents where men...

Sun Reporter | 22 January 2019

CHECK MATE

The arrest of founding Head of Directorate of Intelligence and Securty Services (DISS), Isaac Kgosi at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKA) Tuesday night adds a new twist in the ominously dangerous local political climate. Kgosi was...

Sun Reporter | 22 January 2019

Three months more

Following numerous postponements, the dual carriageway between Game City in Gaborone and Boatle near Ramotswa will be opened for full use in April this year. Currently motorists are using the newly-constructed half of the four-lane stretch as work on...

Sun Reporter | 22 January 2019

BSE upgrades online investor access

Botswana Stock Exchange Limited (BSEL) will this year introduce a new clearing and settlement system, as part of efforts to improve operations of the bourse. Speaking at the seventh opening bell ceremony, Chief Executive Officer, Thapelo Tsheole...

Andrew Maramwidze | 22 January 2019

Zapata takes charge

Township Rollers Head Coach Rodolfo Zapata was this past Tuesday in charge of the team’s training session, a first since he was appointed Rollers coach in November 2018. Sun Sports has been reliably informed by sources that were present at the...

Neo Masanako 22 January 2019