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CLASSTIME FOR TEACHERS
Apr. 19 | SOWING SEEDS: Makhwengw2 Botswana Football Association Education Officer Philimon Makwengwe says teachers are an important part of football as they are an oraganised entity and have acces to young players. Speaking to Voice Sport on Wednesday,...
JESUS MY ‘LOVER’
Apr. 5 | Dubani-wa-Dubani on Monday eavesdropped on this conversation whilst hitching a ride at Naledi Motors Francistown. Black Hat: (to another who has just alight taxi) Greet me girl. You and your load; where are you going? White shirt: You!...
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Mar. 29 | Affordable solar solutions promise a brighter future+ Diagram: SOLAR SOLUTIONS Richard (right) showcasing his products last weekend There is light at the end of the tunnel for the many Batswana without access to electricity and others fed...
MAKING STRIDES IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
Feb. 8 | Business Minded: Mokotedi Ronnie Mokotedi is living his childhood dream of participating in the hospitality and tourism industry. Mokotedi, who graduated with a degree in Tourism Management from the Johnson and Wales University is the MD of White Palace...
WOMAN’S PERSPECTIVE ON AFCON
Feb. 1 | Dubani-wa-Dubani heard three women at a cafe in Francistown discussing AFCON and its impact on their lives. BLUE BEANIE: Mma I love this AFCON. I wish it could be played all year round RED SKIRT: You, loving football or am I hearing voices? BLUE BEANIE:...
ORANGE YOUTH CUP BACK IN TOWN
Nov. 23 | EXCITED: Ricardo Marape The country’s most prestigious youth football tournament, the Orange Youth Cup, makes a welcome return to its roots in the Ghetto this weekend. The tournament that features under- 13 teams from all the Botswana Football Associations...
GHETTO LOVE FOR NNUNU
Nov. 13 | IGNED OFF: Nnunu signs an autograph for a fan STEP BY STEP: Nnunu dances with a fan Righ LOST IN SONG: Nnunu on stage Songstress plans another gig in Maun Local jazz songbird Nnunu Ramogotsi of the Women of Jazz fame last Saturday put up an impressive...
MUTI USE IN FOOTBALL
Nov. 12 | Tafic and Chiefs fan face off on allegations made against chiefs by owed traditional doctor Dubani-wa- Dubani on Monday evening heard this conversation between two football fanatics at the Francistown Bus rank Tafic Supporter: So the doctor has not placed...
INDEPENDENCE FOOTBALL
Sep. 28 | *Tafic takes on GNT in Independence football extravaganza Football lovers will on Sunday be treated to a free football feast courtesy of Building Material Suppliers (BMS) who are sponsoring this year’s Independence Cup to the tune of P20 500 HELPING...
LOCAL GROUPS SEEKS FUNDS TO TRAVEL TO LONDON
Aug. 31 | APPEALING: Bana Bana Ba Ntogwa group Ikalanga music sensation Bana Bana Ba Ntogwa have revealed that they are in desperate need of financial help so that they can be able to be part of the Botswana Independence celebrations in London. Speaking to Voice...
FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC
Aug. 17 | Upcoming music and entertainment promoter of Romeo Mashaba Promotions says she is into the the entertainment mainly to expose local talent to international audiences. Speaking to The Voice in Francistown recently, Gabatshwane said her dream is to see...
COP IN COURT FOR STEALING ALCOHOL
Aug. 17 | Beers in fridge A 25-year-old cop and his four accomplices charged with breaking into a bar and stealing alcohol beverages and others goods valued over P5 000.00 were on Wednesday granted bail at the Mahalapye Magistrates court. Stephen Lesedi Manga,...
TRAINING AND COACHING KEY TO FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT
Aug. 3 | Botswana Football Association technical Director Sonnyboy Sethibe says training coaches and developing players from the youngest possible age is the only way forward for local football. Letsholo and Sethibe Speaking to Voice Sport as he and Ray Letsholo...
MANNING OLYMPICS LINES
Jul. 27 | GOING PLACES: Kgaboetsile Emmanuel Kgaboetsile on Tuesday left for London where he will become the first Motswana to officiate at the Olympic Games. Kgaboetsile of Rakops will be one of the 40 badminton line judges chosen by the Badminton World Federation...
KGATLENG REGION ON POINT
Jun. 22 | Newly elected Kgatleng Football Association Vice Chairperson Technical Stephen Phetlhe says his committee intends to involve as many stakeholders as possible in their quest to take football to the next level. DETERMINED: Phetlhe Speaking at the picking...
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Jun. 22 | Young Masitara talks about being the world’s top mathematics student It may have come as a surprise for Botswana that the world’s best student in mathematics for 2011 is a Motswana but not the genius holding that title. WHIZ KID: Sean Masitara “I...
BAKGTLA ROYALS ESCAPE JAIL
Jun. 21 | NOT AMUSED: Bana Sekai Our charges were made up: Sekai Bakgatla royal, Kgosi Bana Sekai believes that many Batswana are either in jail or have suffered the hangman’s noose on made up charges. Sekai said this to The Voice minutes after magistrate Barnabas...
FARMING, A WAY OF LIFE FOR MOST
Jun. 16 | DETERMINED TO TAKE FARMING TO ANOTHER LEVEL: Jezer Rampa of AgriSales Armed with over five years experience in selling farming machinery and implements, Jezer Rampa, has embarked on Agricultural entrepreneurship. The young man’s passion for tractors...
NO RAIN, NO LIFE…
Jun. 16 | DETERMINED TO WIN: Meswele Despite the trials and tribulations facing farmers due to the unpredictable weather conditions, Penepene Meswele says he will never give up farming. The 70-year-old retired Electrician who resides in Mochudi and farms in Marokolwane...
