Alcohol Motion Gains More Support
The popularity of the parliamentary motion calling for suspension of the impending liquor laws soared once again on Friday when MPs minced no words in taking government to task.

Motswana Man Convicted In Zim Court
A Zimbabwean court has convicted a Motswana man of theft by false pretences after a P110,000 car purchase deal collapsed. The 33-year-old Kesegofetse Dikatholo of Selebi-Phikwe was convicted and remanded in custody by a Bulawayo court till March 14 to allow his lawyer to make an application challenging the jurisdiction of the trial court. Dikatholo had pleaded not guilty to theft by false pretences but was convicted by Bulawayo regional magistrate Jennifer Chikate.

Cllrs Calls For Revisit Of Merafhe Commission
SELEBI-PHIKWE: Nominated councillor Benjamin Bagayi has called for a constitutional job description for councillors. He lamented that councillors do not have job description and are not incorporated in the country's constitution. "This puts them in a situation where they are not certain of their future and whether they are regarded as serious partners in development. Right now councils are just at the mercy of the Minister of Local Government."

Masire Explains Decisions Of Founding Fathers
Former president Sir Ketumile Masire has said that chieftainship should never be mixed with politics. During a press conference at the Mass Media Complex on Friday, Masire said one must either be a politician or a chief.

Rainfall Causes Destruction In Lerala
LERALA: The recent rains have caused destruction in villages in the Tswapong area. In Lerala, a storm destroyed houses and left about 48 villagers homeless.

Venson Rules Out Consultation On Liquor Laws
The Minister of Communications Science and Technology Pelonomi Venson told Parliament on Friday that there is no need to consult the public in implementing the new liquor laws. She said excessive alcohol consumption is a matter of serious concern that needs to be contained urgently.