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Modubule rules out fresh congress
Even before the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) makes a determination on the leadership crisis at the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), the Sidney Pilane-led executive committee of the party is...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Boko warns of a surprise outcome on BMD fracas resolutions
The leader of the opposition Botswana National Front (BNF) who doubles as the President of the opposition coalition of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Duma Boko, has dared journalists and political activists during a press conference on...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Crime has become sophisticated
The level of crime in Botswana has escalated with years while the perpetrators are also becoming too advanced and smart for the local community. Of recent, many Batswana have been left reeling in sho ck after being robbed by men dressed...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Murdered cop to be buried this weekend
Sergeant Basimane “Shime” Binikwa, the police officer who died at the hands of petty criminals in Gaborone Block 8 last Friday, will be laid to rest in Tsamaya village this weekend. Police Public Relations Officer Dipheko Motube said that the...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Thugs assault woman answering call of nature
Gobonyemang Phiri of Radisele was brutally beaten by criminals in Tsolamosese while driving from Oodi Farm with her boyfriend to their home around 2am this past Sunday. She told The Midweek Sun that she needed to relieve herself and decided to take...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Suspected cop killers denied bail
Six men accused of killing police officer Sergeant Basimane Binikwa over the weekend in Gaborone’s Block 8 appeared before Village Magistrate Ike Raphael on Tuesday this week. Binikwa, 43, was stationed at Sir Seretse Khama Airport police station...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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The Dalai Lama no show: Who is fooling who?
There is more than meets the eye in the way His Holiness Dalai Lama cancelled his controversial trip to Botswana - allegedly due to ill health. Contrary to the official version from Dalai Lama’s private office, The Midweek Sun can reveal that miles...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Is the Church under siege?
Once perceived as a haven for lost souls, the Church is losing its allure and authority as several religious leaders continue to make all the wrong headlines, from sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and murder. This begets the question: Is...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Should Catholic priests be allowed to marry?
Last week’s reports of the sex scandal that rocked the local Catholic diocese, culminating in the resignation of Bishop Valentine Seane, have prompted a debate around the utility of Catholic priests’ celibacy. Many people who followed details of...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Khama to inherit Masire's state mansion
President Ian Khama will after his retirement next year, live in the house that was used by the late second President Sir Ketumile Masire, government has announced. President Khama was expected to be built a new house at the tune of P34 million....
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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The perils of parenting a special needs child
Leadership & Business Coach Hannah Lecha spends much of her time reaching out to parents of children with disabilities. She knows how overwhelming it can be because after all, she is raising a daughter who is epileptic. “About six years ago, my...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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BDP's vetting process begins for opposition-held constituencies
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Central Committee is this Friday scheduled to conduct final vetting for members contesting for elections in opposition-held constituencies. BDP will be conducting its primary elections (Bulela-Ditswe) in 19...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Sibanda's views on FOIA shocking
Former Chairperson of Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC), Louis Sibanda says Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) does not want to open floodgates of secrets by passing the Freedom of Information Bill. He was speaking at a panel discussion organised...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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Wanton killing of donkeys a concern
Government has expressed concern over the high number of donkeys slaughtered each year. Assistant Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Security Kgotla Autlwetse says with the population of 227 000 donkeys in the country, government expects...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017
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16 956 graduates remain unemployed
Unemployment rate in Botswana has declined slightly in the past five years with the latest records standing at 17.7 percent for the years 2015/16. According to the Multi-Topic Household Survey results released by Statistics Botswana yesterday,...
Sun Reporter | 22 August 2017

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