Elsewhere in the pages of this newspaper, we publish a letter from Survival International (SI), an organisation that is viewed askance by the powers that be.
Mochudi Centre Chiefs dragged their be MOBILE championship aspirations back on track with a convincing 4-1 thumping of bottom placed, BMC on Sunday. Chiefs had seen their title chase take a dent following two consecutive draws, but roared back into contention with the win over BMC.
Mochudi Centre Chiefs seem to have lost interest in goalkeeper, Barolong 'Toldo' Lemmenyane.
The Press Council of Botswana held its annual meeting last week to elect new members of the board of trustees. Mmegi editor, Gideon Nkala is the new chairman of the board with Gazette editor, Aubrey Lute as his deputy.
Gaborone West South Member of Parliament (MP), Botsalo Ntuane, took over half an hour on Friday, urging fellow MPs to make sure Parliament gets its independence and status as an equal partner with the Executive and Judiciary.
Justice, Defence and Security Minister, Ramadeluka Seretse, has accused the media of being overzealous in the quest to report on cases under investigation.
Police are worried by dagga use because it has led to a sharp increase in rape cases in the area.
The effectiveness of Gaborone Fire Station has been severely compromised because of lack of vital equipment and low staff morale. The station has no ambulance and operates with two old and unreliable fire engines.
The Matsiloje Portland Cement (MPC) has started production even though it faces many obstacles.
Profit-taking on the Botswana Stock Exchange continued from where it left last week as financial counters Barclays and FNBB shed more weight in yesterday's trade. Delayed profit-taking took place on the bourse last week as investors liquidate positions ahead of the festive season.
One of Botswana's few ventriloquists, Lucus Toteng is appealing to fellow Batswana to help him exploit his God-given talent so that he could support himself and his children.
Tshepho Tshola the man who has been dubbed the "Village pope" proved that he is still a force to reckon with in music circles. Clad in black attire, Tshola proved that he still has that magic that he has always been renowned for.
South Africa's National First Division side, Dynamos are keen to sign Township Rollers' winger, Joel Mogorosi.
Even before their nationwide tour kicks off, questions abound as to whether the much-celebrated collaboration by female dance sensation Slizer and the king of House Kwasa, Vee will last the distance. The collaboration had its first real test during the launch of the album on Saturday, where Vee seemed determined to dominate her counterpart on stage.
Vice President, Mompati Merafhe, had an early Christmas present after a P3 million adultery lawsuit arising from allegations of having untoward relations with one Preston Stephen's wife, was withdrawn yesterday.
Batswana went to polls last October expecting to vote in vibrant MPs.
Once again we are writing about state security agents. It is not that we have anything against them. Every nation needs security. We too need security to feel safe.
Botswana's sprinter Fanuel Kenosi is enjoying that rare privilege of being mentored by one of world's sports icons, the legendary long distance superstar, Haile Gebrselassie.
The Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) still requires P1.5 million for the Botswana Games, which kick off today after sponsors chipped in with P1.2 million on Friday.
National Under-20 women soccer team coach, Thembinkosi Takobana has lashed out at some of her players describing them as 'big headed' after they went down 4-1 to Zimbabwe in an international friendly at the University of Botswana Stadium on Saturday.
Selebi-Phikwe continued its dominance in local tennis after amassing 23 of the 66 medals on offer in the second edition of the annual Electric Junction Tennis tournament on Saturday in Gaborone.
The acting Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi presented the Botswana Tourism Organisation Bill to Parliament last week.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation (AGOF) Botswana held its third annual dinner in honour of students it has sponsored to study outside the country on Friday. At the dinner, Allay Gray representatives reiterated the asset management firm's commitment to its long-term agenda to reduce unemployment among Batswana through facilitating skills development among young entrepreneurs.
The Assistant Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Charles Tibone has said he is impressed with the rising number of youth in high positions in the corporate world.
I would have liked to participate but I had been assigned to provide the music. One of the themes of the seminar was 'the role of the poster in resistance'. Wally Serote, with whom I would have liked to sit a lot longer and discuss the 'Freedom Park' at Tshwane, spoke about the wider theme of culture and resistance.
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