Teenager struggles with renal problems
FRANCISTOWN: When 18-year-old Obakeng Kgosi was told that he had kidney problems and that the government could not assist him, he despaired. The only thing that he had in mind was death. “I was so scared. I thought I was going to die. I felt so helpless.”

Police involve business in crime prevention
MAUN: The increasing incidents of crime in Maun have compelled the police to involve the business community in combating the menace.

Man acquitted in rape case
FRANCISTOWN: A 43-year-old man of Block One in Francistown was acquitted and discharged by principal magistrate, Felicity Sigweni from a charge of defiling a mentally-retarded girl of 13.

Bishop calls for dialogue in Zimbabwe
President of the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe, Bishop Trevor Manhanga has said that there is need for political parties in Zimbabwe to sit down and discuss their differences and reach a consensus.

BOCCIM report evokes criticism
The proposals to revamp the country’s economy and create sustainable employment contained in the just released Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) has elicited criticism.

Church leaders test for HIV
Twenty-five spiritual leaders tested for HIV at the beginning of a four-day HIV/AIDS workshop on Wednesday. The president of the Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana (EFB), Pastor Johannes Kgwarapi said they had taken the challenge to be tested to lead by example.