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BCL employees call for the sacking of management over nagging safety concerns
BCL employees call for the sacking of management over nagging safety concerns
BCL employees this week called for the resignation of the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water resource Kitso Mokaila over a continuing spate of fatal and near fatal accidents at the Selibe Phikwe mine. The aggrieved employees who also called for...
23 June 2016
The Vultures face tough competition at Africa cup 1B tourney
The Vultures face tough competition at Africa cup 1B tourney
Botswana Rugby Association has blended youth and experience in its 25 men squad, dubbed The Vultures, in quest for victory at the upcoming Africa Cup 1B tournament in Tunisia. This is according to the team head coach, Ivor Greaves, addressing a media...
23 June 2016
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Sibanda shines at BNSC Awards
The young, sensational sprinter, Karabo Sibanda emerged P70 000 richer after scooping the prestigious Sportsperson of the Year and the Junior Male awards at the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) ceremony held on Saturday night at Gaborone...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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It's desert race weekend
Batswana’s fascination with speed will be yet again be quenched this weekend when the 2016 Toyota 1000km Desert Race revs back into the diamond-mining town of Jwaneng. The 35th edition of the biggest motorsport event on the continent starts from...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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New chapter for Botswana volleyball
The recent conclusion of a five-day international beach volleyball coaches course in Gaborone heralded a new chapter for the country’s sport as the Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) aims to have staged a beach volleyball competition by close of...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Another accident hits BCL mine
Hardly two weeks after four BCL miners lost their lives, another tragedy struck the troubled Botswana’s copper nickel producer in Selibe Phikwe on Monday night. Reports from the copper nickel township are that one miner at around 1930hrs on Monday...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Spare 50 minutes for children – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched a “50 minutes for children” campaign calling on society to be actively involved in children’s lives. Officially launched on Tuesday at the Gaborone International Conference...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Batswana not keen to donate blood
Only one percent of the national population donates blood, but research by the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows that about 80 percent of people worldwide will need blood at some point in their life. There are currently only 8000 regular donors...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Opposition Youth want Julius Malema's visa listing lifted
Botswana’s opposition youth leaders who hold South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema in high esteem want his name removed from the Visa list. The former African National Congress youth leader, Malema earned the wrath...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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BCW auctioned to highest bidder
It never rains but pours for Miss Botswana pageant holder - Botswana Council of Women (BCW). The organisation is now being auctioned to the highest bidder by the 2013 top three winners – the queen Rosemary Keofitlhetse and her princesses, Betty...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Manyapetsa offended by the 'purchased' tag
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) activist Lotty Manyepetsa has taken a swipe at his former colleague, Tumiso Rakgare, who is the president of the Botswana Congress Party Youth League (BCPYL) for picking him out as a purchased activist. Manyapetsa was...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Engagement: A partner on 'lay-bye' or a necessary step before marriage?
Lately it has become common for couples to be engaged prior to a marriage. Several years ago, it was largely unheard of but nowadays the trend has gained traction. Some engagements lead to the altar, but others fizzle out before the couple has even...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Tibone's suspected robbers denied bail
Robbers who broke into the house of former Minister, Charles Tibone and stole goods amounting to thousands of Pula were denied bail again this week for the second time. Appearing before Broadhurst Chief Magistrate, Faith Ngandu, prosecutors dropped...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Opposition youth manhandle police officers in Sebina
Drama unflolded last week Thursday in Sebina Village during the commerations of the African Child Day. Opposition youth inlcuding Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Botswana Movement for Democray (BMD) youth and...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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The Sebina saga - A clarion call to parents
Some call it a measure of some new-found social consciousness. The more spiritually conscious consider it a sign of the end times. Academics aside, the recent spate of revelations of instances of sexual abuse of underage girls by older and, in most...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Mayor invites partnership in development
The Gaborone City Council Mayor, Kagiso Thutlwe has this week urged his Council to use the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) strategy to sufficiently finance the City’s internal roads. Thutlwe acknowledged that maintenance work was insufficient...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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Young Pule takes on Agriculture
Ikelo Farm manager, Keletso Pule has always yearned to venture into agriculture and intends to be in it for life as he was driven by passion. As a Marketing Officer for Botswana Young Farmers Association (BYFA), he envisions having his farm in...
Sun Reporter | 23 June 2016
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