The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) says they need help from Sport Volunteers Movement to re-open sport. “I am aware that there is a pressure towards BNSC to open and play sport. BNSC must do it in SVM’s advice . Advice us better and on how sport can be opened…
At least one very important member of the Botswana Patriotic Front is greatly displeased with General Ian Khama’s membership of his party’s Central Committee. That revelation is made in a letter written by BPF’s Secretary General, Tshekedi Khama, to all regional chairpersons. The letter says that “Party President Patriot” Reverend…
Stalking is a word most Batswana millennials often use jokingly, such as teasing a friend that they “stalked” your social media profile. But according to social scientists, stalking is not a joke. Dr Sophie Moagi, clinical psychologist in Gaborone says, “Stalking is dangerous to its victims on both emotional and…
Beginning 2019, each secondary school in Molepolole has been assigned a junior kgosi (traditional leader; plural dikgosi) as a sort of liaison officer between the school and the community. Bakwena supreme traditional leader, Kgosi Kgari Sechele, says that this arrangement was motivated by mutual concern on the part of both…
After agreeing to host the African Athletics Championships last month, Nigeria has pulled back from its offer. The decision came two weeks after agreeing to host the 22nd edition of the Championships from June 23- 27. The decision to withdraw came due to the increase of corona virus cases; a…
The race is on between traditional restaurants on one side and outdoor eateries/mobile kitchens on the other. So far, it appears it has not been easy for traditional restaurateurs as many jobless Batswana have massively moved into the catering business within the informal sector. Official figures show that the Covid…
Despite being led by Maclean Letshwiti, vice president Masego Nchingane is allegedly calling the shots at the disgruntled local football mother body. A close source at the BFA technical committee alleges Nchingane has been throwing his weight around under the guise that he has the backing of the BFA president.…
“I did this because I think agriculture can sustain our economy and beyond. I want to have my own farm where I can plant lekatane (melon) so I don’t buy from anyone”, says Dorcus Othusitse, an agro-processing business lady as she welcome Sunday Standard at her place of operation in…
The world came to a shocking stand still on Sunday as popular Nigerian Televangelist, Temitope Balogun Joshua famously known as T.B Joshua was pronounced dead by his church. Batswana were pouring out their hearts through various social media platforms sending condolences to this prophetic giant’s family. Some alluding that the…
Last week Avani introduced their new executive chef, Melisa Ngoni, by gifting samples of her new menu tasted nowhere before in Botswana. Chef Melissa’s culinary magic is such sorcery that induces tasteful sensations. Meet Chef Melisa Ngoni, the new executive Chef at Gaborone Resort & Casino, born and bred in…