Bakwena, who is the director of Thapong Visual Arts Centre, has called on the new administration to formulate a clear strategy for revitalising the creative sector. He said the local creative sector has remained stagnant for a long time and the new...
He was on Monday named Deputy Minister of Land and Agriculture in President Duma Boko’s new Cabinet. Dikoloti had found himself on the political sidelines before the 2024 General Election, after the BDP unceremoniously removed him as their...
Among many things the talented singer accuses BOMU of in a letter addressed to the BOMU president, Phemelo ‘Fresh Les’ Lesokwane this week, is the organisation’s consistent misleading of the government that the creative environment is thriving...
In an era where Amapiano has completely taken over the world of music, Ras Logic is one of the few local artists who has remained true to their original beat without flowing with the tide. The guitarist, who says his music falls between Afro Jazz and...
Among many things the talented singer accuses BOMU of in a letter addressed to the BOMU president, Phemelo ‘Fresh Les’ Lesokwane this week, is the organisation’s consistent misleading of the government that the creative environment is thriving...
Chombo’s nomination as one of the six SEMP was endorsed by 45 MPs out of 60 who were present in the house, a reflection of her popularity across all demographics. Although there might have been some dissenting voices, there is no doubt about...
LastbornWhilst former Member of Parliament for Molepolole and veteran politician, Daniel Kwelagobe still holds the record for the youngest elected MP, having achieved that feat in 1969 when he was elected MP for Molepolole aged 26 years, this...
Speaking to the media after his team played to a goalless draw against league champions, Galaxy on Saturday, ‘Piro’ said he is satisfied with how his team played thus far. It was the second game that GU played to a draw, after playing to a...
For a long time, music has always been a part and parcel of the political space. For local artists, the period leading to an election has always been ‘prime time’ as they know that gigs are in abundance, even for the lesser known once who seldom...
Last week, the JSC announced that it has appointed six members to serve as IEC commissioners, "since the All Party Conference (APC) failed to agree on a list of persons to recommend for appointment”. The appointees who join the chairperson of the...
After the prosecution was caught off guard by Khama’s appearance last week, it remains to be seen if the State would fight to have him arrested. Khama, who has been on a self-imposed exile in South Africa and Eswatini, made a surprise court...
Mpho BalopiThe Gaborone North legislator’s fate was long sealed after his alleged fall out with his leader, President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Balopi was relegated from his Cabinet post to the back bench. Balopi who was the party secretary-general at the...
After sacrificing him in the past to pave the way for another coalition affiliate, Botswana Patriotic Front, the UDC has finally settled for Motshegwa to represent the coalition in Mmadinare. He was launched during an occasion boasting a star-studded...
Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)The UDC is of the view that a youthful population is potentially a great social and economic dividend for a country where innovations, creativity and critical analysis of ideas and adoption of technologies are...
Different speakers at the launch of the coalition’s parliamentary candidate, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa and his team of council candidates, aimed more at luring the seniors to vote for the coalition. In the past, opposition parties have targeted...