Opposition parties take leap of faith?
While the media is awash with the exodus of Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to its splinter, Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), opposition parties, too, are busy preparing themselves to enter the battlefield, this time around, fully armed. Recently, they found it fitting to field people of high integrity, who have the capacity to lead their parties to the promised land.
It is without doubt that the BMD, Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Botswana National Front (BNF) have youthful leaders whom the country understands well their capability. Gomolemo Motswaledi, the current BMD leader, has the masses on his side. He has,time and again, proven to be a visionary leader.
EU tightens sanctions over Iran nuclear programme
EU foreign ministers have adopted tougher sanctions targeting Iran's energy sector, in an effort to block its controversial nuclear programme.
There are new restrictions on foreign trade, financial services and the oil and gas sectors - the backbone of Iran's economy.
Officials said the package was "by some way the most far-reaching sanctions adopted by the EU against any country".
The move comes a month after the US strengthened its own sanctions on Iran.
Standard Chartered Bank Africa once again wins key Euromoney Awards
Standard Chartered Bank has won a number of high- profile awards from Euromoney at this year’s Awards for Excellence. These include ‘Best Bank in Africa’; ‘Best Project Finance House in Africa’; ‘Best FX House in Africa’ ‘Best At Risk Management in Africa’ and in addition ‘Best Bank in Kenya’ and ‘Best Bank in Uganda’.
The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are given to banks which set the standard of excellence for their high quality products and services across all areas of investment and commercial banking.
Temane to grace BMD Maun launch
MAUN – The Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) will this weekend (July 31st) descend on Maun in a bid to launch and announce the party to the people of Northwest.
The party has already conducted launches in Francistown, Gaborone, Mochudi and Ghanzi.
It is expected that after addressing people in Maun, the BMD entourage will be heading for Tati East and Lobatse constituencies. Other launches are to be arranged in Mogoditshane and other places.
According to BMD official, Kabo Morwaeng, “the party has been receiving new members and shall continue doing so. Some of these members are councillors and top community leaders.”
Batswana let’s live a meaningful life
Life is full of surprises and many difficult challenges. These challenges sometimes overcome us. We become so helpless. We start to groan in pain. This should not come as a surprise because our Lord and saviour suffered dearly in this world of sorrow and misery. When the son of man came into this world he promised us that he came so that we may have life in abundance. So what went wrong to the extent that we find ourselves cursing for the misfortunes we experience in our lives? Do you remember what I said? Didn’t I tell you that most people live the lives which they were not meant to live due to lack of purpose which is in accordance with what the creator (God) has placed in each one of us?. I hope by now you are busy working upon your life purpose, vision and values which are congruent with that of your society or community.
Dirang to sign for Vasco
Mochudi Centre Chiefs’ midfield dynamo Dirang Moloi will soon realise his dream of playing professional football. It is reported that the Chiefs and senior national team attacking midfielder will sign a deal with newly promoted South African Premier League outfit Vasco da Gama.
The Serowe-lad has been on trials at the club and it is reported that the Parow-based Cape Town side was impressed and is engaged in negotiations with his club for a possible transfer. The playmaker will put pen on the dotted line at Vasco if the two clubs agree.
F/town stadium workers take employer to court
FRANCISTOWN: Hundred and thirty retrenched Tuwana Construction employees on Tuesday flocked to Francistown High Court to claim their unpaid overtime wages during their work period. The matter appeared before Justice Davy Johannes de Villiers of the industrial Court.
Patrick Chengeta from Botswana Railways Workers Union (BRWU) and Lilian Matsheka of Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) appeared alongside the judge as assessors.
'Morwalela' tv series returns
Morwalela, TV series returns to Botswana Television (Btv) today (Wednesday 28th July). The series which has generated interest and started conversations about our way of life in Botswana will run for eight weeks. The repeat has been necessitated by an overwhelming feedback from members of the public. The new timeslot is bound to attract more viewers and feedback about the series.
Developed by PSI Botswana and produced by Traffic Productions, the series is set in Botswana and focuses on the everyday trials and thrills of life in a small fictitious village in Botswana. The series showcases the beauty of Botswana and the strength of its people. Joyful moments of romance, family, love and laughter are intertwined with the harder times of losing loved ones, financial difficulties and HIV/AIDS.
Change of government possible
Two main opposition parties held their congresses over the President’s Day holidays and elected new young and vibrant leaders. The election of Dumelang Saleshando and Duma Boko to the presidency of Botswana Congress Party(BCP) and Botswana National Front(BNF) respectively, coupled with extraordinary visits of Botswana Movement for Democracy’s (BMD) Gomolemo Motswaledi and his acquaintances, has left members of these parties imbued with euphoria. Members of BCP, BMD and BNF are optimistic that opposition parties can cooperate and dethrone the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). This sanguinity, it must be argued, is neither flimsy nor improbable. BDP has split after about 48 years since its formation and the BMD continues to attract not just ordinary ruling party members but legislators and councillors as well as some very important activists.
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