Probe team unearths irregularities at Student Placement
An inquiry into allegations of irregularities at the Department of Student Placement and Welfare has unearthed a number of corrupt practices and mal-administration. The investigation chaired by Peter Siele found that the department did not adhere to established selection procedures in determining who qualified for external sponsorships.

Inquiry puts onus on MoE
The Siele probe committee has recommended that the leadership at the Ministry of Education should be vigilant and thorough in guiding and monitoring the Department of Student Placement and Welfare. This will make the scandal-ridden department carry out its functions efficiently.

Nkate tables probe report on Student Placement
The Minister of Education Jacob Nkate has confirmed that all is not concerning the allocation of scholarships by the Department of Student Placement and Welfare.

BNF, BCP enter pact in Kgatleng elections
FRANCISTOWN: In a rare move, the Botswana National Front (BNF) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) have joined forces in Kgatleng District in an attempt to grab leadership of the local council from the ruling party.

Francistown hit by floods
FRANCISTOWN: A heavy downpour yesterday hit Francistown flooding homes and roads. The rainfall began in the morning and continued till late afternoon. In Block-Four, Seven, Nine and 10, Riverside, Satellite and other areas, many families were left stranded after their houses were flooded.

Speaker caught off-guard again
The Speaker, Patrick Balopi found himself in trouble over procedures and interpretation of standing orders for the second time yesterday. Kgatleng East MP, Isaac Mabiletsa ran rings around Balopi by pretending to block a motion on the financial paper presented by the Assistant Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Duncan Mlazie.

A legal coup against men
Abolition of Marital Power Bill seeks to promulgate “an act to provide for the abolition of marital power, to amend the matrimonial property law of marriages, to provide for the domicile of married woman, to provide for the domicile and guardianship of minor children and to provide for matters incidental thereto”.