Man dies after assault
A young man died at the Princess Marina Hospital early this week after he was allegedly battered with a baseball bat. Police say the 24-year-old Motshidisi Koswane met his fate on Sunday morning at the Village in Gaborone.

PHK calls for public sittings of PAC
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Ponatshego Kedikilwe has called for the proceedings of the parliamentary body to be opened to the public. The Mmadinare MP explained that public access to the PAC would enhance transparency in how government spends money.

Labour office fails to resolve dispute
The Maun District Labour Office has failed to resolve a labour dispute in which 17 former employees of Shoprite Supermarket have appealed against their dismissal.

Robertsons destroys dye-affected products
A leading spice manufacturing company began destroying hundreds of its products contaminated with the banned chemical dye - Sudan Red. Robertsons made the decision after instructions from the Ministry of Health advising manufacturers and suppliers to recall all contaminated spices.

Falling through the cracks
Botswana’s status as a middle-income country might turn out to be a curse and not blessing, writes EDWARD MAGANU

Of former soldiers and plural politics
As long as ex-soldiers satisfy the conventions of democracy, they must be allowed civil liberties enjoyed by all citizens, including running for political office, argues BOTSALO NTUANE