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In this weeks paper

Calistus Kolantsho 16 October 2017

Sunday Standard, DCEC

Bonte Seepi 16 October 2017

BNSC �Snubs� World Softball Congress

The minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC), Thapelo Olopeng was also absent as he was in San Francisco on official business. MYSC permanent secretary, Kago Ramokate was the ministry’s representative but the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 16 October 2017

Raditladi Replaces Lebotse-Sebego As Netball President

Raditladi emerged victorious following a tight contest against Onkemetse Mpudi and Dr Kebatenne Hulela at the BONA annual general meeting (AGM) held at the Majestic 5 Hotel here on Saturday. Raditladi garnered seven votes against Mpudi’s six...

Bonte Seepi 16 October 2017

Disciplined Highlanders Edge Motlakase

The game was decided in the opening five minutes. Following a series of miscues of clearances by Motlakase defenders, the ball fell to Boikobo Osupile on the arc of the 18-yard and he drilled into the top left. The goal unsettled the home side who...

Koketso Kgoboge 16 October 2017

Notwane Held As Matebejana Rue Disallowed Goal

Both teams went into the match looking to protect their unbeaten streaks and it was evident in the first minutes, as neither side created a chance at goal, instead, resorting to cautious approaches. But it changed in the 13th minute when Notwane...

Kabelo Boranabi | 16 October 2017

Chiefs Grab First Win Of The Season

It was Magosi’s first victory this season after playing to two draws in the opening two matches. The highly anticipated match almost lived up to expectations especially in the second half with many chances created by both sides. In the first...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 16 October 2017

Orapa Slay GU, Go Joint Top

The Ostriches’ consistent pressure was almost rewarded six minutes into the match but Lemogang Moswena missed by a whisker. Moyagoleele settled into the game and Kabelo Seakanyeng sent a set piece inches over in the 16th minute.  The...

Tumelo Mouwane 16 October 2017

The VIB Good Radio Awards Preparations Intensify

This past Thursday the awards organising team announced a number of developments such as the venue, voting criteria, judges and cash prizes to be won. The event is scheduled to take place on October 28 at Masa Square Hotel. The biggest development...

Dumisani Ncube 16 October 2017

MRS Botswana beauty pageant

Moreri Sejakgomo | 16 October 2017

Liberty Life Embraces Emerging Technologies

This became evident during its sixth annual insurance business breakfast seminar held in Gaborone last week under the theme, ‘Digital Disruption and the Impact of Technology on Insurance Underwriting’. The life insurer’s managing...

Isaac Pinielo 16 October 2017

Fashion Designer Thrives Against Odds

Through the years, passion has driven her to the top of the industry, which she joined due to unemployment. Apart from a short course, which came as part of a package for enrollment into the government poverty eradication funding scheme, the...

Tumelo Mouwane 16 October 2017

Protecting The Vulnerable

The manner in which the story was reported and the content of the story indicates the need for our society as whole to work towards the dignified and compassionate care of those living with intellectual disability. Regarding the manner of the...

Correspondent 16 October 2017

Are We On The Right Side Of Technological Advancement?

E-Waste encompasses household appliances like televisions, stereos, DVDs, refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines, air-conditioners, etc. The term e-waste is subject to a number of definitions. Technological advancement is at its peak and we are...

Correspondent 16 October 2017

BOPEU boosts Seleka Primary

It was a celebration of monumental achievement by a rural school whose academic achievements beat most schools in the Mahalapye sub-region, which also includes all Mahalapye schools. Although little had been said about the school tucked away in the...

Bonte Seepi 16 October 2017

Govt Disingenuous With Asylum Seekers-Moseki

In her address at the UN meeting which ended on October 6, the permanent secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security Segwakeng Tsiane said: “Following the 2016 summit that was held in New York, the government of Botswana...

Lebogang Mosikare | 16 October 2017

Man Hacks Girlfriend With Axe On The Head -Woman admitted in ICU

The 25-year-old, Kwama Monyamane is currently on life support in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in a critical condition. On Friday the court heard that the complainant’s boyfriend, James Motlhabane, 37, a wheel...

Lebogang Mosikare | 16 October 2017

That Lump Could Be Cancer, Get Tested!

Even though the general public is taught about breast cancer every year on October, many people are still unaware of the importance of getting tested for cancer and getting treatment early. The lump on or under a breast could be cancer so it is...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 October 2017

Kgathi Trial Yet To Start

Kgathi, (23) of Broadhurst, Tumisang Tlhaelang (24), Kgosietsile Dihutso (25), both Phakalane residents and Alphious Raditladi (25) of Block 5 were busted at a roadblock in Pitsane village allegedly in possession of 41 units of cocaine. The accused...

Tumelo Mouwane 16 October 2017

Botswana To Continue Hosting GDSA

The recommendation was made on Thursday following the conclusion of Maun meeting. The Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa originated from the 2012 Summit for Sustainability in Africa, held in Gaborone. At this summit 10 founding GDSA...

Boniface Keakabetse 16 October 2017

Women Challenged To Unleash Their Entrepreneurial Potential

Patrice Bailey, a coach, consultant and trainer from the United Kingdom (UK) said this at this year’s Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Women’s Wing (BDPWW) annual ladies high tea. The BDP women’s wing hosted a ladies high tea at...

Pini Bothoko | 16 October 2017

Local Company Aims To Make Maths, Science �Thrilling�

The group attribute maths and science poor performance to poor curricula delivery as they are offered in a theoretical way as opposed to being practical. The University of Hard Knocks, a consultancy business that started a mathematics and science...

Staff Writer 16 October 2017

Masisi Inaugurated As UB Chancellor

Masisi became the third Chancellor of UB since its establishment in 1982 as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. He succeeds the late former President Sir Ketumile Masire, who died three months ago. A moment of silence was...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 16 October 2017

Fake Lawyer Denied Bail

Moyo’s urgent application was dismissed by the Lobatse High Court Judge, Jennifer Dube after state prosecutors argued that if the applicant is granted bail, the immigration laws of the land would take effect and he would be deported...

Pini Bothoko | 16 October 2017

Place Names � Who and Why?

As it is, I have enough of my own posers to keep Gasebalwe in business for a year or so. I am, after all, remarkably, unhappily ignorant. But that’s me. What about you, the other two million or so? Are you any better informed? But let’s...

Sandy Grant 16 October 2017

Leaders are born not made

Like most of my peers, I grew up playing ‘house’ with neighbourhood friends and cousins on our street every day. We particularly looked forward to this after school, weekends and during school vacations. For the benefit of those who...

Tumie Modise 16 October 2017

Batswana & Firearms (2)

Amongst the technological pioneers in the region was George Nicholson who is known to have experimented at the beginning of the decade with conical shot from America, it being reported by a fellow traveller through eastern Botswana that he had...

Jeff Ramsay | 16 October 2017

276 people dead in Somali blast

A Turkish military plane has arrived with medical aid. It will then evacuate about 40 of the injured to Turkey for medical treatment. It is the deadliest terror attack in Somalia since the Islamist al-Shabab group launched its insurgency in...

BBC.COM 16 October 2017

Cairo 'most dangerous' megacity for women � survey

The finding comes from the first international poll on how women fare in cities with over 10 million people. The survey was conducted in 19 megacities where experts on women's issues were asked about how well women were protected from sexual...

BBC.COM 16 October 2017

Motlhasedi Scoops Mrs Botswana Title

Motlhasedi, who competed against other beautiful and talented married women, was crowned Mrs Botswana a minute before 12 midnight after proving that she was not only a pretty face but a beauty with brains. In the top six finalists, Motlhasedi was...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 October 2017

Manual Workers� Union Defrauded of P700,000

Attorney, Bhekimpilo Moyo and Tebogo Koketso, who is an Asset Financial Manager at Stanbic Bank have been charged for allegedly defrauding the union of close to a million pula after they sold a ploughing field to the union through a manipulated and...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 16 October 2017

Entrepreneur Tests Market With Dishwashing Liquid

Unique Cleaning currently produces dishwashing liquid in 750ml, five and 25 litres. It is accessible at general dealers and on request as disinfectants. Pine gel and others are still on the pipeline. Currently, Thoje supplies general dealers,...

Pauline Dikuelo | 16 October 2017