Khumalo quits BRU for Zim job

Khumalo said the lack of union grounds posed the biggest challenge to conducting smooth coaching clinics during his tenure. When he arrived, there were only five schools playing rugby but the number has swelled to about 120.After attending the International Rugby Board (IRB), he trained a number of local coaches and referees. However, indications are that Khumalo leaves the Union with a heavy heart and was not entirely pleased with the treatment he received during his stint.

Morapedi: there is life after prison

"I then started writing letters to the then president Festus Mogae seeking to be considered for parole but I could not get any response. I did not give up until Khama became the president," he said. In response to his application, in March 2010, he was called to the President's office where he was told the good news that his parole application had become successful. He said he became successful because the president took into consideration the skills he acquired. The skills also demonstrated prospects of employment creation to other Batswana as well as the fact that he had been fully rehabilitated from his past life to that of an accountable member of the society."I told him about my intention to set up small businesses to make a living and he advised me to inform him whenever I encountered incidences of discrimination and sidelining from accessing financial services on account of my being an ex-convict," he added.  He said unfortunately he was discriminated against and could not get any financial assistance and now that he has already been released from prison it was very difficult for him to meet with Khama. He then resorted to joining the masses of unemployed in the job market.

Officers contradict Batshu on labour brokers

Officers contradict Batshu on labour brokers

BTU bankrolls Amos' grandmother

Mmegi: BTU president Simon Mapolelo said, as teachers, it is proper for them to support athletes like Amos whose talents were identified and cultivated at a tender age in formative schools. "We have decided to do this on the basis that Amos' talent was encouraged by teachers, and that by the time he was competing at primary school level, BTU was responsible for sporting activities," he said. Mapolelo said his union handed over that responsibility to the Botswana Brigades Sports Association (BOBSA) in 2006."Nijel belonged to the Francistown Bokalaka Area which was known as FRABOA," he said.

Mmegi Online :: BTU bankrolls Amos' grandmother

Mmegi: BTU president Simon Mapolelo said, as teachers, it is proper for them to support athletes like Amos whose talents were identified and cultivated at a tender age in formative schools. "We have decided to do this on the basis that Amos' talent was encouraged by teachers, and that by the time he was competing at primary school level, BTU was responsible for sporting activities," he said. Mapolelo said his union handed over that responsibility to the Botswana Brigades Sports Association (BOBSA) in 2006."Nijel belonged to the Francistown Bokalaka Area which was known as FRABOA," he said.

AFRICOM commander to visit

Mmegi: "According to a statement from the American Embassy in Gaborone, General Ham will meet with senior government officials and army officers before participating in the closing ceremony of Southern Accord 12. The joint training activities have reportedly enhanced the capabilities of military personnel of both Botswana and the US in various areas, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, anti-poaching, aero-medical, peacekeeping and convoy operations.

Speaking at the official opening of Southern Accord 12 recently, the American Ambassador to Botswana, Michelle Gavin, said the exercise had attracted such attention in the US that some senior government officials were interested in coming to Botswana."