Khama’s peace efforts fail
FRANCISTOWN: A closed-door peace meeting convened by Vice-President Ian Khama at Thapama Lodge to pacify the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ranks reportedly degenerated into a shouting match on Saturday. Sources who attended the meeting say rival party members traded accusations in front of Khama.

Questions over Gaborone Station ‘casino’
The opening of a “casino” at a shopping complex near the station in Gaborone has raised eyebrows. The business, which has attracted police attention, has been operating for more than a month.

Should men wear earrings in kgotla?
When a member of the House of Chiefs, Rebecca Banika, chased trouser-clad women out of the kgotla recently, those who supported the move said she was right because she was upholding a cultural norm. It was argued that trousers are the preserve of men, and women must restrict themselves to skirts and dresses.

New SRC president promises solutions
FRANCISTOWN: Newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) president Keorapetse Tshwene says his leadership will resolve the impasse between the students and management at the Tonota College of Education (TCE). The Moletemane-born student leader said that the SRC would strive to restore an environment conducive to learning at TCE.