Panelists discuss causes of passion killings
Reverend Prince Dibeela of United Congregational Church of Southern Africa has said that passion killings may come as a result of the increasing stress in society, pressures and changing values.

Modubule condemns plans to abolish free education
Lobatse MP, Nehemiah Modubule challenged the government’s plans to introduce school fees in January 2006.

Life after Prophet Joshua
His name is currently on everyone’s lips. To many people, life will never be the same again. Perhaps to many others, Nigerian Prophet Joshua was the most inconveniencing guest in the history of this country.

Environmentalist agonises over pit latrines
A waste management expert has lamented the dangers and disadvantages of pit latrines in towns. Bigani Setume, a waste management officer at environmental NGO, Somarelang Tikologo said that it is time a campaign is launched to do away with the latrines. “They are a health hazard.

Legal ambiguity thwarts fight against prostitution
FRANCISTOWN: The ambiguity of the law makes it difficult for the Francistown police to control prostitution in the city.

Malfunctioning traffic lights worry motorists
FRANCISTOWN: Motorists have expressed concern at the Francistown City Council’s (FCC) failure to repair traffic lights on time. They said that malfunctioning traffic lights leave them prone to accidents and makes the flow of traffic difficult.

Public fails police in crime war
FRANCISTOWN: A police van going at full speed slows down to a level crossing at Gerald Estate. Its doors open and a man jumps out and takes to his heels. Police officers leap out and start chasing the man, forcing drunk patrons at a nearby bar to abandon their drinks to watch the spectacle.