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Motsewabeng dropped from national boxing squad
Budding boxing star, Kagiso Bagwasi, made the cut and is expected to carry his club form to the global boxing showpiece. Bagwasi has been in terrific form this year and goes to Almaty buoyed by his recent Mooka Mageu National Boxing...
Thato Kala 09 October 2013
Satmos defy odds as ECCO plumbs the depths
It looked like business as usual when the Selebi-Phikwe side slumped to an opening day 2-0 defeat to Mochudi Centre Chiefs. However, victory in the next four matches has seen the side climb to second behind leaders, BDF XI. Satmos have 12 points...
Mqondisi Dube
| 09 October 2013
Mixed fortunes for Sevens team in South Africa
The sevens team is taking part in the circuit which has been divided into four tournaments. The competition began a fortnight ago. Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) executive secretary, Zilwele Khumalo told Mmegi Sport that in the first games, the national...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 09 October 2013
Stakes high as Botswana seeks volleyball champs berth
As the host, the team will be under immense pressure to impress. Botswana hosts the Zonal qualifiers, which have Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Namibia and Mozambique over the next five days. The competition will determine the top two countries that will...
Mosah Mokganedi 09 October 2013
Tshosane fired
"I met him this morning and handed the termination letter on behalf of the BFA. He received it graciously," Masters told Mmegi Sport yesterday. He said the BFA will now have to sit down to discuss Tshosane's replacement. "It's a fairly quiet period...
Mqondisi Dube
| 09 October 2013
Trinity gets his breakthrough
He says that when he made the decision to move he wanted to follow his passion as a musician, face challenges, smell a breakthrough and he is slowly but surely getting that in North America. Trinity's recent gig was his performance at the Toronto...
Mpho Tlale 09 October 2013
Tackling HIV/AIDS through art
The organisation's director, Hendrikos Bervoets, last week descended on Botswana to workshop students on how to use art to address their social problems, including HIV/AIDS. The workshop was concluded with the group producing art works to express...
Chippa Legodimo 09 October 2013
These defections smack of prostitution
It is only a few weeks before that happens, and aspiring candidates have expressed their interest to contest the elections. In Francistown West, there is a looming by-election following the death of long time MP, Tshelang Masisi. Incumbent Botswana...
Mmegi Editor
| 09 October 2013
Economy grows at highest rate in three years
According to figures released by Statistics Botswana on Friday, economic growth, measured by real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) registered a 7.9 percent increase between April and June this year, doubling the 3.3 percent growth rate recorded in the...
Brian Benza 09 October 2013
Botswana has higher tourism potential - World Bank
Along with Botswana, the report lists Cape Verde, Namibia, South Africa and Tanzania as countries that have high potential for tourism growth over the next five years. It argues that many Sub Saharan African (SSA) countries are on the verge of...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 09 October 2013
BNF meets to vet candidates
BNF spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa said everything is going according to plan and preparations for the primaries have been smooth. "The central committee will be meeting over the weekend to finalise the list of candidates who will be contesting the party...
Isaiah Morewagae 09 October 2013
Pioneering health training college releases first graduates
Stella Thapelo who obtained a certificate in health care assistance said that the qualification is going to improve her professional standing as she has acquired new knowledge. She is a counsellor at Dukwi clinic. She was very excited because she has...
Baboki Kayawe 09 October 2013
Masisi joins BCP
Masisi told the media that on 28 August 2013, he took one of his best ever decisions, besides marrying his wife 37 years ago, by joining the BCP. He said the party is his first ever-political home and he took life membership. Masisi said in the BCP...
Oarabile Mosikare 09 October 2013
Former OP operative joins Limkokwing
A press statement from the institution says the appointment is part of their continued efforts to strategically place Limkokwing Botswana as an education market leader, and improve its management. "Limkokwing management is pleased to inform...
Staff Writer 09 October 2013
Bus crash death toll rises
Traffic Officer Commanding Superintendent Lekgotla Rankwaila told Mmegi that they learnt of the passing of the sixth victim, a 20-year old male who was referred to Princess Marina Hospital. The ages of those who died last week ranged from three...
Onalenna Kelebeile 09 October 2013
Nigerians send feelers for BMC beef
He took them through a brief background of the beef industry and the challenges the sector is facing such as Foot and Mouth Disease, low throughput of the slaughter facility, and the European Union market. The delegation was also scheduled to tour...
Bame Piet 09 October 2013
Case postponed as state calls wrong witnesses
Moseki represents 26-year old Oagile Leisimane who is accused of murdering Kelebeletse Senkang in Kgagodi Village on 11 January 2011. He said he was worried that his client would be prejudiced after the state erred. "My client is personally paying...
Patricia Edwin 09 October 2013
Gaborone Declaration targets sustainable economic growth
The goal of the declaration is also to demonstrate how African nations and their investment partners understand, manage and value natural capital, and to come up with a practical results-focused approach that would put African nations in the driving...
Mpho Mokwape
| 09 October 2013
Khama implicated in BOCCIM lawsuit
BOCCIM allegedly approached Has Construction to supply eight loads of river sand to the BOCCIM Trade Fair grounds on 21 May 2013. The job was well paid for in two days. On 23 May 2013, Has Construction was again requested to spray water on the...
Lawrence Seretse 09 October 2013
Botswana's canon deficiency exposed
Bobo Molebatsi Zebe, who was arrested by agents of the Directorate of Intelligence Service on Independence Day, spent nearly a week in custody while authorities - including the Attorney Generals Chambers and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions -...
Victor Muyakwabo 09 October 2013
Former BPP president challenges BDP primaries results
"The way the elections were conducted undermines the ideals of democracy which the BDP and Botswana are known for," he fumed. Marobela, Angelinah Sengalo and Kago Phofuetsile got the battering of their lives from Monarch South councillor Ignatius...
Chakalisa Dube
| 09 October 2013
BMD hit by mass exodus
Raoboy Mpuang, Monarch East councillor, and specially nominated councillor and deputy mayor of Francistown, Joyce Ndove, resigned on Sunday and Monday respectively. And rumour has it that two more councilors from the embattled party may soon ...
Chakalisa Dube
| 09 October 2013
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Chakalisa Dube 09 October 2013
Political leaders may know something about ritual murders!
“Rraboko” is probably a syndicate of individuals involved in murders for dipheko. Ritual murders are no different from the spate of crimes that have recently hit Gaborone. The people involved clearly aren’t amateurs! What fuels my...
Keletso Thobega 09 October 2013
Dear Artist, walk out of that office and grab your dream
The other day I was sitting in the shade with Webster, who shared a personal mantra, a goal of where he sees himself in a few years time. The details were thoughts manifesting themselves into reality as he covered every area of his life through this...
Maya Roze 09 October 2013
Tshosane's Timeline
June 2008- Tshosane appointed caretaker coach, succeeding Briton, Colwyn Rowe November 07, 2009 - BFA confirms Tshosane as substantive coach until March 2012 March 26, 2011 - Tshosane takes the Zebras to first ever AFCON finals January 24,...
Maya Roze 09 October 2013
BMC matter yet to reach courts
BFA called the two parties last weekend and ruled that the club belongs to the Social Welfare Club of the Botswana Meat Commission, the parastatal. The ruling was a blow to the former chairperson and some members of the club who argue that it is a...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 09 October 2013
Wrestling body accuses BNSC of sabotage
BWF president, Moagi Sharp has come out with guns blazing over what he says is non-cooperation by BNSC on the grant. He told Mmegi Sport this week that the BNSC is making it difficult for the BWF to fulfill its mandate because of the sabotage. He...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 09 October 2013
First Division teams receive P12, 500 grants
First Division South secretary, Sydney Magagane confirmed to Mmegi Sport that the teams were given the grants at the beginning of the season. The First division league got P6 million sponsorship from Debswana in 2012. Magagane explained that the...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 09 October 2013
Duplicate ticket scam hits Notwane
The club has since instructed the ticket printers and Botswana Premier League (BPL) they will now print their home game tickets to avoid duplications. Notwane chairman, Gift Mogapi confirmed the issue saying they had lost an estimated P115, 000 in...
Thato Kala 09 October 2013
Tshosane pleads for time to recuperate
Tshosane pleaded to be given time to recuperate after the operation. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) dismissed the coach while he was on sick leave. BFA Chief Executive Officer Keith Masters delivered the letter, which bore the bad...
Mqondisi Dube
| 09 October 2013
Malaria Vaccine 'could be widespread by 2015'
Researchers reported at a malaria conference in Durban, South Africa, that the jab continues to protect a substantial proportion of babies and young children 18 months after vaccination. The mosquito-borne disease kills around 660,000 people every...
Correspondent 09 October 2013
Al-Shabab bolsters presence in Barawe
The residents say about 200 masked fighters have arrived in the coastal town with heavy machine guns. The American raid targeted a Kenyan Somali known as Abdukadir Mohamed Abdukadir, alias Ikrima. The operation follows last month's attack on a...
Correspondent 09 October 2013
Mineworkers fall through the cracks
In the two years between commissioning and suspension of operations, the 158 workers attempted but ultimately failed to unionise, a process involving a recognition agreement between management and the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) and workers'...
Mmegi Editor
| 09 October 2013
My sista! You are my Usher!
Mmegi Editor 09 October 2013
Finale's Phenomenon bands together hip hop aces
The ambitious musician features ATI in the songs A Luv It and Flee Fly, a track that also has Ozi F Teddy. Sker features in the bonus track We Made It, which is already doing well in online platforms. Other tracks in the EP include Pushin' Me Away,...
Thato Kala 09 October 2013
AKA and Da Les to grace Kast's album launch
Kast insists he is back to reclaim his spot at the top of the hip-hop charts. The 16-track album, titled King, is set to hit the shelves soon. Kast told Showbiz recently, that he named his new album King as he felt the name was fitting for him...
Kgomotso Molelekeng 09 October 2013
DJ Franky Jay proves first victory was no fluke
Instead of nursing his ego in a little corner, the DJ who won the Serowe Battle of the DJs in 2012 proved his detractors wrong by winning it for the second time running this year. "I just wanted to prove to my detractors that I am still the champ so...
Gasebalwe Seretse 09 October 2013
Loso La Monnamogolo more bacon for Shumba Ratshega
The decorated musician is one of Botswana's true musical exports having broken barriers to expose the local brand to countries like Tanzania, South Africa and Namibia. He has rubbed shoulders with Africa's best performers on international stages like...
Chippa Legodimo 09 October 2013
Letlole scores high in property ranking
Letlole chief executive officer, Dimitri Kokinos told Business Week that though IPD assessed other companies in Botswana, it does not disclose, who is first or last because of the confidential nature of investments. He said after the exposure of...
Boitshepo Majube 09 October 2013
Firestone puts Boteti diamond mine on the market
The British developer suspended operations at BK11 in the Boteti sub-district last February citing operational challenges and weak market demand for the precious stones. The move resulted in the retrenchment of 143 workers, with 15 being retained for...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 09 October 2013
Women, youth dominate at registration points
By noon Sunday, about 228 people had registered at the four registration points at Borolong Primary School (which had been allocated two stations (A and B), Government Camp and Tlhalogang Junior Secondary School. An impromptu Mmegi vox pop revealed...
Pini Bothoko
| 09 October 2013
Extent of mental illness burden unknown
Thula says it is currently difficult to know the extent of mental health problems because some patients do not visit hospitals but prefer traditional doctors and spiritual healers while others just stay at home. Further, the Ministry of Health...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 09 October 2013
National Museum signs MoU with SA's Ditsong Museums
Speaking at the signing ceremony last Friday, the Chief Curator and Head of the ethnology division at DNMM, Winani Kgwatalala, said the process to collaboration between the two institutions began in 2010 "because our programme for electronic...
Lerato Maleke 09 October 2013
Mokopakgosi acts as BEC head
Among his specific assignments is to manage the conduct of the 2013 examinations to ensure that the results are released timely and with minimal hiccups and to coordinate board committees assigned to address recommendations of the report of the...
Staff Writer 09 October 2013
The captivating stonehouses of Palapye
PALAPYE: If there is something unique about the Lotsane and Khurumela wards of Palapye, it is the many houses that are patched decoratively with shale stones or slates, setting the two wards apart from the rest of the town. Mmegi set out to get a...
Gasebalwe Seretse 09 October 2013
Shoshong chieftainship war brews afresh
Mmegi has been reliably informed that a kgotla meeting is set for 17 October and it is expected that the Bakaa and Baphaleng are going to try to unseat their long-time rulers, the Bangwato. Most of the Bakaa and the Baphaleng argue that they are...
Gasebalwe Seretse 09 October 2013
All expect 2013 exams to run well
With the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Examinations (BGCSE) already underway since Monday, stakeholders are optimistic about this edition because an invigilation and marking agreement between teachers and the Ministry of Education and...
Baboki Kayawe 09 October 2013
Jamataka youths form ambitious support group
The small village in Tutume Sub district that lies along the Orapa-Francistown Road was named after a pond on the eastern outskirts of the village and has a population of less than 1,000 consisting mainly of Basarwa. Mud huts with rickety doors and...
Pini Bothoko
| 09 October 2013
Justice Motswagole outlaws the death penalty
Motswagole then proceeded to declare section 203(2) unconstitutional. "I am unable to see how one's mouth can be shacked and at the same time expect the person to show that he or she is not death worthy, but this is exactly what is being done...
Oarabile Mosikare 09 October 2013
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