Month of prayer launched
KANYE: The annual September month of prayer campaign was launched yesterday under the auspices of the Botswana Council of Churches (BCC). The month of prayer is the brainchild of church leaders, worried about the destructive effects of HIV/AIDS in the church. The month of prayer was inaugurated in 1996 through the support of the then president, Sir Ketumile Masire.

Overtime, parallel progression pay dominate BOFESETE conference
The annual conference of the Botswana Federation of Secondary Teachers (BOFESETE) in Lobatse was dominated by the issue of government’s handling of overtime and parallel progression pay for teachers.

Councillor accuses Saleshando of harassment
SELEBI-PHIKWE: Councillor Sudzani Podiephatshwa of Botshabelo West has lodged a complaint of harassment against Botswana Congress Party’s Selebi-Phikwe West parliamentary candidate Gil Saleshando.

BDP sees politics in UB protests
FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) executive secretary, Botsalo Ntuane has said politics is behind the allowance problem at the University of Botswana (UB).

The talkative introvert
From a distance, Major Stanley Tshosane comes across as an introvert. But once he starts speaking, he never seems to stop. The BDF XI coach, who doubles as assistant national team coach, never hides his pious nature. In the last four months, he led his team to two major trophies.

Strike will not dent Debswana’s image - Sesinyi
Debswana has said that the on-going strike by its employees, now in its second week, would not affect the company’s credibility. The company’s spokesperson, Jacob Sesinyi said yesterday that Debswana will be respected because of its stand on the strike and “that alone says a lot about the image of this company”.

UB students take to the streets
University of Botswana (UB) students took to the streets yesterday to protest against what they term meagre off campus allowances. The students waved placards, some of which read: “Kgoroba mosola wa gago ke eng? [Kgoroba (George - Education Minister) what is your usefulness?)] “Taxi drivers or students, Kgoroba who is important?”. They submitted a petition to the Ministry of Education and the UB administration.