As has been the tradition in the last couple of decades, December 1 marks World AIDS Day. But after so many decades of this pandemic living with us and after so many scientific trials, the question is: Are we winning the fight? Depending on where you stand and how affected you have been the answer may differ. Needless to say, this year's World AIDS Day came with much fanfare and renewed commitment ...
It could have been one fistful weekend of super shows in Gaborone until thunder storm and heavy rains put those dreams to naught. At the University of Botswana Amphitheatre, gospel sensations from South Africa, Benjamin Dube, Kgotso, Charisma, and Uche, were all billed to perform in front of an estimated 6000 crowd at the open arena.
Residents of Kootilane Ward in Thamaga are living in fear of what they claim to be mysterious fires that burn their homes.
The widespread dissatisfaction with the quality of education in Botswana and the effectiveness of the ministry in charge points to an urgent need for change, a recently released report has revealed.
Tear gas cylinders exploded last Friday filling the air around with white smoke making it impossible to see anybody sitting next to you.
The Botswana team to the Under-20 COSAFA Castle Cup in South Africa left without first choice goalkeeper, Kabelo Dambe who remained behind at the request of his club, Township Rollers.
Four First Division South clubs face a tough weekend as they prepare to play two games in as many days.
He arrived in Botswana as a little known coach but carrying a big reputation. Mike Sithole, a shrewd Zambian coach took the Premier League by storm, endearing himself to the Mochudi Centre Chiefs faithful when he joined in October 2006.
The Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) sports development officer, Healer Modiradilo has said they are pleased with the progress they have made this year in grooming young talent.
Botswana's premier knock-out competition, the Coca-Cola Cup roars into life this weekend with lower division teams battling it out in the round of 32. Premier League clubs join the competition on the weekend of January 9-10.
ECCO City Greens and Mochudi Centre Chiefs clash in what promises to be a thrilling be Mobile Premier League match at the Francistown Stadium tomorrow.
At least 14 Premier League clubs and other sports bodies face sanctions from the Registrar of Societies for failure to submit their annual returns.
South African table tennis star, Zodwa Maphanga is in the country for a tour that will see her meet sprinter Fanuel Kenosi and other local sportspeople.
Though the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Health recently lashed out at Princess Marina Hospital staff about the failing to deliver and shaming the ministry, service delivery at the hospital is still regarded a disgrace by many.
November 30th, 2009 marks the day that the FNB Foundation donated funds amounting to P300, 000 to Children in the Wilderness Botswana.
The expensive nature of the Jwaneng mine expansion, billed to cost P23 billion, has forced Debswana mining company to outsource the provision of essential services like accommodation and bus service.
Jamataka village is situated 40 km west of the city of Francistown. At this time of the year, the vegetation is green and domesticated animals graze freely, thus adding more life to the countless paths going into the village.
Botswana Congress Party (BCP) leader Gilson Saleshando has dismissed accusations by a woman who claims the Selebi-Phikwe West MP ditched her after promising marriage.
Mogoditshane Sub-Landboard secretary, Gosaitse Kenosi has said that shortage of plots and manual record-keeping has led to delays in land allocation in the area.
Four suspects, who were allegedly found in possession of cocaine on October 3, appeared before Village Senior Magistrate, Ephraith Ndegwa yesterday.
"It is like they are sending us back to jail," said Robert Hassan, a Rwandan refugee who has become accustomed to life on the streets of Francistown.
The roar of the violent ocean waves, sights and sounds of the ships, and palm trees around the beach are some of the refreshing and inspiring things about Pemba Bay, one of Mozambique's busiest tourist centres.
Plot No.16220 at Ledumang in Broadhurst, was a scene of grisly find on Monday morning as a policeman went berserk and fatally shot his girlfriend.
The case of a 56-year-old Mokgatla man who was flogged recently at Mochudi Kgotla has opened floodgates and put the Tswana laws and custom vis-à-vis human rights under the spotlight.
Despite renewed pressure on him to resign from his position, embattled Botswana National Front (BNF) president Otsweletse Moupo has not moved an inch Highly placed BNF sources say Moupo has recently been asked by people close to him to step down.
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