All Africa (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
When Kgomotso Mogami threw her name into the hat to contest the Gaborone Central parliamentary seat it was easy for many people to write her off.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
New Gaborone Mayor Veronica Lesole believes that she did not get the post because the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) wanted to prop up women.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009
Travellers on the Gaborone-Kanye road must have noticed something special just before they reach the village of Kumakwane.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
New opposition leader, Olebile Gaborone has said that it is unfortunate that changes in the Tribal Land Act has worsened the problem of land shortage in some districts.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Hosts Selebi-Phikwe Bowling Club (PBC) lifted this year's edition of the Botsogo Tuli Trophy over the weekend ahead of Gaborone and Francistown. The quartet of Oabona Motladiile, John Gaborutwe, Dix and Nelly Senna won the day for the home side in the event contested by 14 clubs.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
The American embassy in Gaborone is contributing $44,000 for the renovation of a colonial church at Old Palapye, present day Malaka.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
The annual North and South softball Under-13 boys and girls tournament takes place at the Westwood International School in Gaborone this weekend.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
So much was said but little was revealed about match-fixing allegations that surrounded the Zebras' recent 4-1 loss to China during a press conference addressed by the Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, David Fani in Gaborone on Tuesday.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
When Botswana Football Association (BFA) officially presented Stanley Tshosane as the head coach of the Zebras at the Lekidi Centre in Gaborone on Tuesday morning, questions were once again raised as to whether the former BDF XI tactician is the right man to lead Botswana to the Promised Land. Prior to the announcement, information had already leaked that Tshosane had been given a lifeline and tongues...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
The annual Botswana women golf championship takes place this weekend in Gaborone with about 35 competitors expected to vie for top honours in the closed event.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
My slow paced stroll at the Gaborone bus rank, which is always a bustle, is greeted by a quick motion of the hands by one of the white-clad women as she rubs two fingers of her left hand together. A double take and she confirms my suspicions with a question of whether I need to change any foreign currency.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
The newly elected Gaborone mayor, Veronica Lesole has urged the councillors to work as a team regardless of their party affiliations as they have one common goal of delivering developments in the city.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
Twenty-five years ago, Botswana National Front (BNF) fancied its chances of taking over power as Kenneth Koma, Maitshwarelo Dabutha and a small group of politicians swept to Parliament in Gaborone in a wave that shocked the then hugely popular president Ketumile Masire.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
THERE was commotion at Chez Ntemba club in Gaborone, Botswana, during one of Tongai Moyo's recent shows as fans clashed with tour promoters over the popular musician's late appearance on stage. Some people were reportedly injured while the promoters' vehicle had its windows smashed in the ensuing chaos.
Net News Publisher (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
In a state of the nation address on Friday, Botswana President Ian Khama said in Gaborone that if the political impasse in Zimbabwe cannot be resolved, the best solution is to hold fresh elections. In the absence of genuine partnership, it would be better for all parties to return to the people. For they are the [...]
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