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Michael Dingake 13 November 2013
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Djokovic wins ATP World Tour Final
No two players in the modern era have met more often on a tennis court and, with Andy Murray recuperating from injury and Roger Federer closer to the slopes than the summit of his distinguished reign, this rivalry is the one that matters most for now...
Correspondent 13 November 2013
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Mourinho 'in bust-up' with West Brom defender
Both sides left the pitch in a fury after Ramires's plunge won an injury-time penalty for the home side which was put away by Eden Hazard to rescue Chelsea with a 2-2 draw. The Chelsea manager and the West Brom player then rounded on each other,...
Correspondent 13 November 2013
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Broadcast issue to dominate BPL board meeting
National broadcaster Btv has been screening beMOBILE Premiership games with indications that a P6 million deal was discussed.However, the contract is yet to be signed and clubs are in dire need of the money for the TV deal. Although he would not...
Thato Kala 13 November 2013
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BoBA struggling to find insurer
BoBA secretary general Dirang Thipe told Mmegi Sport that it has been agreed that boxers should fight without headgears and that cannot happen if they are not insured, as it is risky because fighters can sustain serious head injuries. He said they...
Calistus Kolantsho | 13 November 2013
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Notwane supporters gave Satmos game
Notwane, still reeling from a 7-1 defeat at the hands of ECCO City Greens were stranded in Gaborone by lunchtime yesterday. However, their supporters' intervention enabled them to travel to Selebi-Phikwe albeit late as the team was still in Gaborone...
Mqondisi Dube | 13 November 2013
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Tha MVP promises more albums
He describes himself as a God-fearing young man who really loves God's business and is dedicated in serving Him at all costs. He says what sets him apart from other gospel artists is that he sings hip pop gospel; a blend of hip pop music and...
Kgomotso Molelekeng 13 November 2013
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Playful Slizer strings fans along
Slizer who recently staged shows in the neighbouring country was referred to as makoti (daughter-in-law) during her performances after the two were rumoured to be hitting it off. About her 'whirlwind romance and obsession' for Moyo, she said people...
Thato Kala 13 November 2013
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'I make music, I don't sell sexuality' - Motswafere
His most recent project is a single that was released on Monday titled Boys In Heels (Run It ). However, the title of the song and its cover photo already attracted mixed reactions.  The attention has prompted Motswafere to write on his Facebook...
Mpho Tlale 13 November 2013
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Prostitution & unemployment: any real linkage?
My dream is to graduate with a Broadcasting and Journalism degree under my belt. Naturally nobody in any tertiary school would want to be part or increase of the 20.7% of the population classified as poor. Unemployment can actually drive you there...
Correspondent 13 November 2013
Implications of Bulela Ditswe
Before the elections were finally held, the BDP had postponed them in order to verify names on the voters roll. This postponement was viewed in some quarters as an indication that all was not well at the BDP. Some BDP stalwarts - the Minister...
Mmegi Editor | 13 November 2013
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What happened?
Mmegi Editor 13 November 2013
A man of honour from Botswana
Samuel Mpuchane sees his work as an honour, not a job. "But sometime soon I could still make way for someone younger, if a suitable person could be found." "The problem with diamonds is that their market is extremely sensitive. That's one reason why...
Correspondent 13 November 2013
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UB re-looking the logo
At the moment, UB is running an online consultative forum through which the public are requested to indicate whether they prefer the old, or the current logo. Five years after the university re-branded, an exercise, which cost about P2 million, UB...
Baboki Kayawe 13 November 2013
Joina to represent Shashemooke 'riot instigators'
Assistant Superintendent Lapologang Moatswi told Chief Magistrate Peggy Madandume that Joina, who is also leader of Marx, Engel, Lenin and Stalin (MELS) Movement of Botswana, has declared to him that he will represent the accused persons in the...
Lebogang Mosikare | 13 November 2013
Chairman of the BDP, Samson Guma Moyo
Moyo conducts post-mortem
"In the past, there was no electoral board, the body that supervises elections," he says. "It was later brought on board and given absolute powers to conduct voter registration, distribution of cards and everything about elections." He iss worried...
Lebogang Mosikare 13 November 2013
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Ndelu turns to God
"The numbers are an absolute shock to me," he told Mmegi by phone yesterday. Seretse, who is the incumbent MP for Serowe North East, was quick to point out that people who did not vote for him had exercised their democratic right and congratulated...
Ryder Gabathuse | 13 November 2013
Marobela and Moswaane
Motswagole defies the Chief Justice
The latest indication is that Motswagole recently declined to take orders from the Registrar and Master of the High Court to preside over a case involving the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) against the secretary of the Independent Electoral...
Bame Piet 13 November 2013
Men urged to be exemplary
 The permanent secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Ikwatlhaeng Bagopi said the inaugural International Men's Day (IMD) commemoration is an opportunity for men to retrospect and assess their contribution in society, specifically...
Maureen Odubeng | 13 November 2013
Dr Serara Moahi
BEC parts ways with Moahi
This was confirmed by Moahi yesterday. The former executive secretary was suspended in May this year pending conclusion of the audit that was launched in February. "We have parted ways, and you can get the details of the issue from the BEC," she...
Baboki Kayawe 13 November 2013
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BMC inquiry wants further probe on Prasad contract
In the report released yesterday, the Mephato Reatile led committee, stated that the investigation by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime should establish whether the contract execution violated the law. The committee further...
Isaiah Morewagae 13 November 2013
Clive Marshal
Marshal's 'racial' approach a replica of the past
The Parliamentary Special Select Committee of Inquiry into the BMC and the decline of the Botswana beef industry that was made public yesterday said this. The report says the actual implementation of the entire Batswana agricultural system from oxen...
Oarabile Mosikare 13 November 2013
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Bonyongo appointed new Debswana boss
Gowans was appointed managing director in January 2011 with a mandate to optimise and position Debswana's operations for continued profitability and growth. His successor, Bonyongo has worked for Debawana for 20 years. Before he was promoted to chief...
Oarabile Mosikare 13 November 2013
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Karowe Mine triples Lucara revenues
On the back of a 24% production ramp at Karowe Mine in Boteti as well as the company's diamond auctions in Gaborone, Lucara is now debt free and has moved into a profit position from the previous period losses. The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)...
Brian Benza 13 November 2013
Acting chief executive officer of Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), Letsebe Sejoe
Global Expo targets 200 exhibitors
So far, 170 clients of the targeted 200 have confirmed participation in the expo whose theme is: "Promoting Investment Through Innovative Business Partnerships and Trade". Acting chief executive officer of Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC),...
Boitshepo Majube 13 November 2013
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