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Chess prodigy scales the heights
Last weekend, the 16-year-old caused a surprised when she finished third after Candidate Master, Onkemetse Francis and FIDE Master Kgalalelo Botlhole in the semifinals at Wingate Hotel in Francistown. She garnered 4.5 points out seven after flooring...
Shingirai Madondo 06 March 2014
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Volleyball coach decries lack of warm-up games
The team finished fourth in the six-nation qualifiers. Botswana beat Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Nigeria but fell to Cameroon, Egypt and Algeria. Before they participated in the qualifiers, Botswana played Kenya and Tunisia in friendly...
Mosah Mokganedi 06 March 2014
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Motang to lead Gunners
Gunners’ management held a meeting on Monday to map the way forward and decided to rope in Motang, a former Zebras’ goalkeeper coach. Motang has been acting as an assistant coach to Sithole this season. He joined Gunners this season...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 06 March 2014
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Gumbo replaces Bright at GU
Gumbo is an experienced hand who once coached the Zimbabwe national team. He sealed the move to GU this week while the club’s disciplinary committee met Bright at their White City office on Monday evening. The hearing was adjourned to today at...
Thato Kala 06 March 2014
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DJ Onks develops wireless mixer
He said that he served a year in prison after a housebreaking incident and was released in 2009. After his release from prison Manthe said that he decided to get his life in order.  He started working on the idea of developing the mixer, which...
Mpho Tlale 06 March 2014
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Slizer's song to stir controversy
The song’s lyrics such as made it a game to bed other people’s wives leave nothing to the imagination. Recent accusations flew against Slizer’s ex and fellow musician, Mlesho (Lesego Lefatshe) that he was having a fling...
Thato Kala 06 March 2014
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Black Money Makers signs Mingo
Even though Mingo left Vee’s record label to be an independent artist, word has it that the artist is not doing well on his own. The kwaito star released an album last year that saw his comeback after many years not being in the market. ...
Kgomotso Molelekeng 06 March 2014
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Born-again Vusi for Lesotho tour
In fact, he is currently preparing a weeklong tour of the mountain kingdom of Lesotho.  He leaves on March 27 for a series of live shows that are set to end on April 5. “I am still around.  It is only that I am now a fulltime pastor,...
Thato Kala 06 March 2014
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Bill Gates regains top spot as world�s richest person
Gates’ total net worth was estimated at $76bn (£45.5bn) this year, up from $67bn in 2013. His rise in wealth knocked Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim off the top spot into second place. In total, there were a record 1,645...
Correspondent 06 March 2014
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BIHL profit jumps on economic recovery
On the back of improved life insurance new business, BIHL’s profitability rose 25% to P494 million in the year to December 2013, a sharp recovery from the 16% decline registered in the prior year. In a statement accompanying the results, BIHL...
Brian Benza 06 March 2014
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And the Oscar goes to hypocrisy
Look, I’m no legal expert so I don’t have much of an opinion on the proceedings. Except one. Oscar killed someone. A human life was taken. The problem is that the human life happens to be a beautiful blonde model and that seems to make...
Correspondent 06 March 2014
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Mokaila meets Chinese over Morupule B
Mokaila’s meeting, in Gaborone, comes as national attention again focuses on the troubled multi-billion Pula Morupule B, which is presently producing 39% of its net 528MW capacity. Two units at Morupule B continue to be under intensive repairs,...
Brian Benza 06 March 2014
We need better monitoring of minimum wage benefits
What we have noticed is that even after reviews, there is poor monitoring to ensure that the minimum wage is paid. This means that a significant number of the targeted workers may not benefit. The reviews therefore mean little to the intended...
Staff Writer 06 March 2014
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Parliamentary questions and answers
  Monarch houses cracking Dr Habaudi Hobona (Francistown West) Question: The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources if he is aware of complaints by residents of Phase Six in Monarch location in Francistown, whose houses have...
Staff Writer 06 March 2014
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Our heritage
Weather-wise, it was a dreadful day; overcast and cold. By noon a strong east wind was already developing into the dust storm it was to become - and unhappily the ceremonial stand that had been erected faced due east.  It was going to be a cold...
Sandy Grant 06 March 2014
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Police arrest 24 drunken drivers in one night
At the weekend, the combined forces launched ‘Operation Fokotsa Phafana’ (reduce drunkenness), during which 24 motorists were cited for drunken driving. On top of the fines, the road traffic offenders, one woman and 23 men, who were...
Onalenna Kelebeile 06 March 2014
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Agric research centres merge
The Minister of Agriculture, Christiaan De Graaff announced this in parliament recently when presenting his ministry’s proposed budget. He said that they are confident that the new institute will upscale research in agriculture to inform...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 06 March 2014
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Parliament passes motion on post-graduate financing
A few MPs from the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) were not convinced that the motion had been passed after Deputy Speaker, Pono Moatlhodi said the ‘ayes have it’. They complained that it was not clear whether the motion had been...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 06 March 2014
Three month ultimatum for plot owners
  Speaking during the full council meeting recently, the Mayor said applicants did not respond to the offer, as letters written to them were unclaimed at the post offices and were returned to council. “Their names were advertised on...
Onalenna Kelebeile 06 March 2014
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Coming soon: Household water prepaid metres
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Godfrey Mudanga told Mmegi yesterday that the infrastructure involved in the project would cost P500 million with a timeline of three years for completion.  The corporation, however, is hoping to fast track the...
Mbongeni Mguni | 06 March 2014
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Less than 200,000 turn up for supplementary registration
Gaborone Bonnigton North leads the list in this supplementary  registration with 5,026, followed by Gabane-Mmankgodi 4,899, Letsweletau/Mmopane 4,852, Gaborone North 4,721, Mochudi East 4,746, Mochudi West 4,702 amongst...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 March 2014
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Less cash for schools in MoESD budget
This year, the ministry is requesting over P9 billion in recurrent budget and only P630 million is expected to go to the welfare of students and funding necessities such as feeding, utilities and stationery. The P630 million will be shared...
Gothataone Moeng 06 March 2014
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Pheto appeals to Khama over hidden cards
The investigations follow a meeting between incumbent Moeng Pheto and President Ian Khama last Thursday. The BDP president wanted the MP’s reasons for deciding to contest the general elections as an independent candidate (mokoko). Pheto...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 March 2014
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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 06 March 2014
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BDF XI, Rollers dominate Mascom awards
BDF XI won the tournament, defeating Rollers 5-4 on penalties after they two sides were tied at 1-1 score line during normal and extra time. Rollers’ striker, Jerome Louis is already assured of P25,000 as the tournament’s top marksman...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 06 March 2014
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Smith finishes career same way he started
But two of Smith’s senior lieutenants, Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers, then frustrated Johnson and the rest of the Australia attack for more than two hours to preserve an outside chance that the captain will not bow out with a series...
Correspondent 06 March 2014
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Puyol to leave Barca at end of season
The 35-year-old Spain international had a contract with Barça until 2016 but has reached an agreement with the club to rescind the final two years of the deal. Puyol, who has spent his entire career at Barcelona and made his first-team debut...
Correspondent 06 March 2014
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Karate wonderkid recovers from injury
The 16-year-old karate starlet dislocated her left arm three weeks ago while training in Gaborone in preparation for the forthcoming Africa Youth Games (AYG).  The injury caused concern since Senaise is one of the seasoned karatekas in the squad...
Shingirai Madondo 06 March 2014
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Black Crake Books announces winners
Tsamaase walked away with P2,500 and a publishing deal from Black Crake Books. Tsamaase’s manuscript is a science fiction novel set in a futuristic Palapye, Botswana where people are being sucked up into the sky. “I am beyond...
Maureen Odubeng | 06 March 2014
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La-Timmy back in the studio
La-Timmy entered the music industry in 2008 when he released a single, Ke Bona Motho, which got him noticed instantly.  He later released an album titled Nfana Wa Kasane.  Lately he has been trending as a resident DJ of a music programme,...
Kgomotso Molelekeng 06 March 2014
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BOMU president admonishes wayward musicians
Pheto was the keynote speaker at the launch of District Chapter Three of BOMU in Francistown and its committee. He said that if Botswana musicians wanted to go far they should also begin to behave and stop featuring in the media for all the wrong...
Patricia Edwin 06 March 2014
Debene Natale fails to secure appeal
The ruling effectively means that Tshipa will have to complete the 10-year jail term imposed on him by a Molepolole magistrate in 2009. However, he was given a reprieve when Kirby allowed his appeal to backdate his sentence.  Kirby found that...
Isaiah Morewagae 06 March 2014
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Machesa close-knit as ever
That a cultural music group won such a prestigious award was the cherry on top for culture enthusiasts.  It indicated pride in culture and could be much rewarding. Although the band had already established itself as a force to reckon with at...
Chippa Legodimo 06 March 2014
FirstRand to focus on Africa as SA rates rise
After establishing commercial banking operations in Nigeria in January, the group said yesterday that it planned to have a greenfield operation and use the Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) platform. It had not ruled out acquisitions there. RMB,...
Correspondent 06 March 2014
Regional body annoyed by the tobacco levy
TISA says the levy eradicates trader harmonisation and hampers the free flow of goods within the SACU community. The levy is also criticised for imposing a larger burden on importers than local manufacturers, which is in contravention of the SACU...
Correspondent 06 March 2014
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Botswana consumers anchor Stanchart
In a report on its impact in Africa released last week, Standard Chartered revealed that in 2012, Botswana consumers made the second highest contribution to its African consumer banking income of US$482 million (P4.3 billion), second only to...
Mbongeni Mguni | 06 March 2014
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Japanese Embassy supports OVCs at SOS Children�s Village
The funds are for the refurbishment of the fence around SOS Children’s Village in Francistown, by replacing the damaged iron mesh fence to a new solid palisade. This will enable SOS to enhance and ensure the security of their facility where 196...
Staff Writer 06 March 2014
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Rains expose bad road planning
The rains have exposed our below-standard engineering, particularly how our roads are designed and the storm-water drainage system, as well as the related works. Driving around Gaborone in the last few days has been nothing but a...
Staff Writer 06 March 2014
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Rains: Not enough to raise alarm
TAUNG Lillian Tau (49) - In the past few years we were terrified by heavy rainfalls, as our yards were always flooded.  We thank God that the culverts and trenches have been built across our communities. Most of the water flows to these...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 06 March 2014
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Saleshando, Moatlhodi call for inquest on education
While debating the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MOESD) budget proposals on Tuesday, Saleshando said it is clear that the government has failed in meeting the education promises it had set in the National Vision...
Gothataone Moeng 06 March 2014
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Children should be consulted on divorce
Ookame Mokabathebe, head of Child Protection Services in the Department of Social Protection asked councilors yesterday to engage the public on especially the matter of divorce. Speaking before a full council meeting of the Tonota Sub-District on...
Pini Bothoko | 06 March 2014
FMD increases destitution
Addressing the sub-district council on Tuesday, chairperson Peter Williams said that the depopulation of livestock left a majority of subsistence farmers in poverty and dependent on government assistance programmes. In 2012, the government...
Pini Bothoko | 06 March 2014
IEC needs P108 million for elections, Masisi implores MPs to push voter education
Masisi told Parliament yesterday that the country is at a point where all efforts the IEC does are meant to facilitate preparation for the forthcoming general elections. “I therefore feel obliged to implore honorable members of Parliament to...
Isaiah Morewagae 06 March 2014
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Market tenants sent packing
The tenants admitted to Mmegi that they might be relocated to Block 2, which for them is not viable because it is too far from their customers who are mostly in the city centre. In an interview with Mmegi, the mayor of Francistown James Kgalajwe...
Patricia Edwin 06 March 2014
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BCP to announce Shadow Cabinet
According to the BCP publicity secretary Taolo Lucas told Mmegi that the meeting in Gaborone will, among other issues, announce the date of the launch of the party manifesto and candidates for the October elections. “Most importantly,...
Ryder Gabathuse | 06 March 2014
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Masitara launches crusade against corrupt MPs, civil servants
In a campaign document that he drops door to door in his constituency, Masitara states: “I am quite sure that some Members of Parliament, some government officials and some local businessman who are involved in corrupt deals and money...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 March 2014
Teachers shun Salajwe
Education Minister, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi told Parliament yesterday that efforts to fill the vacancies have been unsuccessful because teachers have turned down postings to the school. She explained that the teachers do not want to serve in...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 06 March 2014
Manual Workers challenge DCEC in court
Last month NALCGPWU otherwise known as Manual Workers Union notified the Attorney General of its intention to sue after the DCEC management instructed workers to resign from the union. Since December 2013 the union has been receiving resignation...
Staff Writer 06 March 2014
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Special constable admits to diesel theft
The state alleges that Elias stole 200 litres of diesel in 10 containers worth P18,000 belonging to the Botswana Police Service on December 2, 2011. Elias admitted to the facts when they were read to him.  According to the charge sheet, Elias...
Lebogang Mosikare | 06 March 2014
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Nasha to launch autobiography
Nasha is scheduled to launch her autobiography, titled Madam Speaker, Sir: Breaking The Glass Ceiling, One Woman’s Struggle this month. The book, published by Diamond Educational Publishers, will be launched at the Gaborone International...
Gothataone Moeng 06 March 2014
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