All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
The Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) has engaged the services of a sports development officer for Francistown.Odirile Sibanda, 27, who graduated with a degree in Physical Education and Sports from Cuba has been mandated to develop sports in the Francistown area from grassroots level especially in schools.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
The race for the next Francistown mayor has reportedly degenerated into a factional battle in the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Members of the Barata-Phathi faction, which produced a majority of BDP councillors after the recent general elections are said to have met last week to agree on the mayor and his-her deputy.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
The Botswana Basketball Association (BBA) is expected to come down hard on Francistown side, Flames for failing to honour last weekend's league matches at the University of Botswana (UB) basketball courts.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
The Botswana Basketball Association (BBA) recently held an Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) in Francistown to align its constitution with that of the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC). BBA spokesperson Thuli Jankey said that they reviewed different things in order to compare them with the standards the BNSC has set for its affiliates.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
Unsubstantiated reports say that some members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) had vowed "to punish" the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the Francistown East constituency during the October 16 general election.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
One of Botswana's football exports, Steve Kilego has resurfaced in Francistown, and is itching for a chance to kick the pigskin in the Premier League again.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
The Francistown Record Centre (FRC), which was launched in July last year, has not opened its doors to the public because of lack of historical documents about Francistown and other places in northern Botswana.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
Botswana Congress Party (BCP) parliamentary hopeful for Francistown South, Vain Mamela has said new voters need to be educated on how to vote.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
A Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) candidate in Francistown, Clifford Othusitse, has urged all youthful contestants in the general elections not to be daunted by their lack of resources.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
Township Rollers seek to put back their title ambitions on track when they travel to Francistown to face TAFIC in a be MOBILE Premier League match tomorrow.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/29/2009
Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) leader and parliamentary hopeful for Francistown South, Bernard Balikani has dismissed what he described as baseless and unfounded perceptions that his party might be headed for collapse.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
Botswana labour organisations' active participation in labour-related issues dates back to pre-independence days. During the colonial period, labour organisations were very vocal and in fact some contributed immensely to Botswana's independence. Immediately coming to mind are labour organisations like the Francistown Employees Union (1949), Serowe Workers Union (1958), Bechuanaland Protectorate Workers'...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/22/2009
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) parliamentary candidate for Francistown South, Vain Mamela has criticised the massive spending by the government on luxuries for President Ian Khama.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/08/2009
Botswana Congress Party (BCP) parliamentary candidate for Francistown East constituency Morgan Moseki said it is the first time in the history of this country that the ruling party is in a chaotic state, so it is time for Batswana to vote for his party BCP.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 08/31/2009
Francistown City Council (FCC) and the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) are at loggerheads over streetlights maintenance. This emerged during a full council meeting when a BPC official made a presentation last week.
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