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Correspondent 08 November 2013
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Monster typhoon roars into Philippines
Meteorologists say that if initial estimates based on satellite images are borne out, it could be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall. The storm has forced millions to seek shelter in 20 provinces and at least two people have died,...
Correspondent 08 November 2013
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Lekang: Tennis' most promising prospect
His cousin was a tennis player. He used to come home with a racket and tennis balls. The two would spend time hitting the balls. That is how Lekang fell in love with the sport. The 20-year-old tennis player started playing the sport in 2006 at the...
Calistus Kolantsho | 08 November 2013
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Haskins trophy winners to be decided this weekend
The tournament is the fifth and final one in the race to win to the Haskins trophy. Currently, Francistown Bowls Club is in pole position in the contest with 22 points followed by Jwaneng (18), Phikwe and Gaborone are joint third position with 17...
Calistus Kolantsho | 08 November 2013
On-form Spiking Stars credit change of venue
Coach Dikgang Kgosane said they moved their training sessions from Ramotswa because it was difficult for players who stay in Gaborone to travel to Ramotswa. He said because of late afternoon traffic delays, players always arrived late in Ramotswa....
Mosah Mokganedi 08 November 2013
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BPL, BDF XI meet over Amakhosi friendly
The match has incensed be MOBILE Premier League side, BDF XI who were scheduled to meet Centre Chiefs in a league match on November 16, the day of the friendly. A BPL board meeting was postponed on Wednesday where the issue was expected to feature...
Mqondisi Dube | 08 November 2013
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TASC, Queens in grudge encounter
Queens head coach Delroy Nkomazana wanted Keeditse to be part of his squad but TASC refused to release the talented defender.Mmoloki Mogale, Queens team manager, said they are travelling to Francistown in full force and upsets are likely to...
Shingirai Madondo 08 November 2013
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Fierce battle looms as Ramotswa giants meet
Though they suffered their first loss last weekend to Mochudi Buffaloes, Letlapeng start the weekend derby as favourites. They may be licking their wounds after the Mochudi trampling, but they still top the standings with 16 points from seven games,...
Calistus Kolantsho | 08 November 2013
Professional boxers to fight in Namibia
The Namibian trip is a direct result of the Bond Promotions professional tournament in Gaborone last month. After sending one boxer Verde Ndayambewa for the Bond Promotions tournament, the Namibians have returned the favour by inviting local boxers...
Thato Kala 08 November 2013
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Former TAFIC coach contemplates action over unpaid dues
“Yes, I am owed a substantial amount of money by TAFIC. The money is for the outstanding salaries I was not paid whilst I was the coach of the club. For now I am not willing to disclose the amount. I am however contemplating engaging the...
Chakalisa Dube | 08 November 2013
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Limping Chiefs seek revival against GU
After an impressive start, Chiefs looked set for a third successive title before faltering to allow BDF XI to topple them from top spot. Rollers did the damage, first delivering Chiefs’ first defeat in the league and following up with a wallop...
Mqondisi Dube | 08 November 2013
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Swimming in murky waters
Some parents have withdrawn their children protesting the selection process. There are allegations that nepotism is rife in the selection of the national side. One parent, Zlatan Imsorivic, blames the woes on the constitution, arguing that the...
Calistus Kolantsho | 08 November 2013
Why we have to be Globally Competitive
 The report remains the most comprehensive assessment of national competitiveness worldwide. I am a faithful reader of the GCR due the increased level of globalisation over the past decade, which means that for us to prosper we have to...
Calistus Kolantsho 08 November 2013
Saleshando
Response to State of the Nation Address
While subsequent addresses highlight the problems that were meant to be addressed by the abandoned promises, no new strategies are presented to address the challenges. The following are examples; At paragraph 49 of his address, the President...
Dumelang Saleshando 08 November 2013
TS, a sign of tired thinking
The initial TS, which was stopped in 1999, targeted high school leavers and was a means to unite the nation through a form of cultural exchange among Botswana’s tribes. Put simply, a young person from the south of the country would be...
Mmegi Editor | 08 November 2013
Response to the article entitled "DTEF pays living allowances to former students"
GIPS would like to put the record straight as follows; 1.’ All students register at the beginning of the semester. 2. Once registration is complete, GIPS submits the lists to DTEF for payments  of both tuition and student allowances. 3....
Mmegi Editor 08 November 2013
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The mountain goats of Nyangabgwe
Mmegi Editor 08 November 2013
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SA credit watchdog to handhold Botswana
Various experts have said a lack of education and responsibility by the providers of financial products such as commercial banks, furniture shops and micro-lenders, is largely behind the debt crisis most households are in. In South Africa, the...
Mbongeni Mguni | 08 November 2013
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Prime Time develops Kanye mall in PPP deal
Prime Time Director, Property Management Division, Turnie Morolong, said they have leased the land from the council for 45 years to develop the mall at their expense.  When the lease period lapses, all developments on the plot, which used to...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 08 November 2013
Boardroom wrangle hits uranium project
JP Morgan Nominees, acting on behalf of investors and holding 27 million shares, had proposed that shareholders boot Stacpoole out at the October 24 AGM, reportedly due to differences over cost-cutting initiatives at the firm. Since 2004, A-Cap has...
Mbongeni Mguni | 08 November 2013
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BURS reforms widen tax base five fold
In an interview with Businessweek, Commissioner General Ken Morris said following amendments to the Income Tax Act of 2011, taxpayer registration has risen from 50,000 to over 250,000, mostly individuals registering for the Tax Identification Number...
Brian Benza 08 November 2013
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Sata livid as top mine threatens massive layoffs
At a press briefing in Kitwe this week, KCM’s chief executive Kishore Kumar said the current productivity level of eight tonnes per year, per employee, was far below the global average of 100 tonnes and was unsustainable. “This is due to...
Arthur Simuchoba 08 November 2013
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Mother Nature is smarter than all of us
I have just read an article entitled  “Botswana can host 400,000 elephants – Joubert. This article (on page 2) and the article on page 4 of the same paper (The Monitor of Monday November 4, 2013) entitled “Film stars employ 180...
Correspondent 08 November 2013
Kgalagadi South MP, John Toto
Battle for McCarthy's Rust resumes
The request came in during a Kgotla meeting recently hosted by Kgalagadi South MP, John Toto. The residents advanced their intention to dialogue with the Minister on government’s failure to have McCarthy’s Rust recognised as a village,...
Zolani Kraai 08 November 2013
ATN warns street cigarette sellers
In an interview, Bontle Mbongwe, Director of the non-governmental organisation, said they were happy over the 30 % tobacco levy that President Ian Khama announced during his State Of The Nation Address. During the address this week, Khama said they...
Zolani Kraai 08 November 2013
I am not afraid-Mothibamele
Mothibamele who was a member of parliament for 30 years (1974 to 2004) until he was deposed in the last 2009 elections, is not too anxious of what November 23rd, the date for the primary elections, has in store for him. He told Mmegi that he...
Zolani Kraai 08 November 2013
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Guma confident of smooth primaries
Guma says that the leadership of the ruling party has visited all 57 constituencies to workshop and pre-counsel all council and parliamentary candidates. He nevertheless admitted that it is possible that some may appeal the results of the polls...
Mosarwa Othusitse 08 November 2013
Leaders lead by example
Brigadier George Tlhalerwa, the private secretary to President Ian Khama, said the president has registered in Serowe where he has been voting in the past.  He said during the last general elections in 2009, Khama voted in Serowe. ...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 08 November 2013
Divine Intervention - Men of God praying for Pono Moatlhodi who will be battling with Thapelo Olopeng at Tonota South
BDP weekend war on
Serowe North West A constituency to watch this weekend is the most controversial Serowe West. Situated in the heart of the village, it is closely linked to the royal house. The incumbent Tshekedi Khama faces a stiff challenge from...
Mosarwa Othusitse 08 November 2013
What did Kenyatta,Museveni discuss with Khama?
  Government spokesperson, Jeff Ramsay had this to say about the visits yesterday afternoon: “The discussions are confidential, so I am only prepared to confirm that a range of issues, both regional and bilateral were discussed with each...
Bame Piet 08 November 2013
Roy Sesana
Saleshando wants apology for 'cultural genocide'
In his response to Khama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, BCP President Dumelang Saleshando demanded that Khama acknowledge the government’s mistreatment of Basarwa, and said they deserve to be treated like human...
Gothataone Moeng 08 November 2013
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BOFEPUSU defeats DPSM
Tafa found that BOFEPUSU has established the requirements to interdict DPSM director Carter Morupisi for his suspension of the PSBC. This means that Morupisi must go back to the table with BOFEPUSU for the 2013/14 salary negotiations. A month ago...
Oarabile Mosikare 08 November 2013
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ZANU-PF spin doctor addresses UB students
Addressing the Student Representative Council (SRC) yesterday subsequent to the year long suspension of 10 representatives of the 13 membered Council, Maziwisa urged them to seek proper channels to engage management, as UB is an institution with...
Baboki Kayawe 08 November 2013
SRC appeals suspension of students
UB management slapped the students with a one year suspension each, saying they held a student meeting during lessons without informing the vice chancellor, and disturbed the learning process through a class boycott in August. SRC Vice President...
Mosarwa Othusitse 08 November 2013
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BDP finally goes to court over Moswaane nomination
The BDP wants the court to order the IEC to receive its nomination papers to allow its candidate, Ignatius Moswaane, to contest the Francistown West by-election. In its latest application, the BDP does not address Justice Motswagole’s order,...
Mosarwa Othusitse 08 November 2013
Boko to launch Tambula
Tambula contests the November 23 Francistown West parliamentary by-elections under the Botswana People’s Party (BPP) ticket, which is part of the opposition coalition, the UDC. Other parties that are part of the UDC are the Botswana National...
Chakalisa Dube | 08 November 2013
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'I will rise again' Moswaane is never one to let go
Dubbed Francistown’s most colourful politician, Ignatius Mokwaledi Moswaane shares some of the feats displayed by the Hungarian-American. Moswaane has always managed to overcome his challenges. In 2003 during his bid to make a debut as Monarch...
Chakalisa Dube | 08 November 2013
Sukoluhle Mafisa
Entreprenuer eyes booming business from diamantaires
Rosewell Chauffeurs Managing Director Sukoluhle Mafisa says the response to their business, which opened in January, has been overwhelming. She attributes their success to the quality of service they offer their clientele. She said the quality of...
Boitshepo Majube 08 November 2013
Lethakane Diamond mine
De Beers 'relocation: Local businesses miss the boat
As part of a 2011 sales and marketing agreement, De Beers and government agreed to relocate the company’s international aggregation, sales and marketing activities to Botswana.  The relocation, which on Monday brings De Beers’ rough...
Brian Benza 08 November 2013
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How to buy and sell a diamond
There are types of diamond sales - to sightholders, and auctions or tenders. De Beers operates mines in Canada, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. It takes its output and has contracted/licensed sightholders or diamond manufacturers. A sightholder...
Bame Piet 08 November 2013
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Pic Kabo Mpaetona
SSKIA 10 months away from completion
The multi-million Pula project was left incomplete after government and the airport contractor Sinohydro (Pty) Ltd ended up in a conflict over the quality of works and payments thereto. Sinohydro has since relocated from Botswana. Recently Civil...
Bame Piet 08 November 2013
DTC Botswana
De Beers' relocation prompts Diamond Park expansion
The expansion of the DTP is also in preparation for the higher business activities linked to the relocation of De Beers’ sightholder sales business from London to Gaborone. This development is another step following the DTP’s expansion...
Brian Benza 08 November 2013
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Sightholders skeptical about move to Gaborone
This move affects three groups: The people of Botswana, who hope to benefit from the increased activity there; employees of what used to be known as the Diamond Trading Co., some of whom have elected not to move to Africa (with De Beers vice...
Correspondent 08 November 2013
A diamond PIC TSELE TSEBETSAME
Botswana's diamond miracle comes full circle
As part of a 2011 sales and marketing agreement, De Beers and government agreed to relocate DTC International’s aggregation, sales and marketing activities to Botswana. This is part of valiant plans to transform Gaborone into a diamond centre...
Mbongeni Mguni | 08 November 2013
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