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Correspondent 02 April 2014
King of Afro pop: Gops Rathobane
Astley Gops� musical journey so far
His sixth album Dikgato Tsame reflects on his musical journey since he started as a lanky hopeful in 1999. “It have been quite an eventful journey for me filled with all sorts of challenges, faults and of coarse some successes.  The album...
Chippa Legodimo 02 April 2014
DT. PIC MORERI
Tasha�s World coaction thrills DT
He describes that unforgettable moment saying, “It is like having Beyoncé backing you”. DT rocked the Cape Town international festival alongside some of the continent’s giant acts like The Soil and Tasha’s World...
Thato Kala 02 April 2014
TJ Dema
TJ to embark on Danish residence
Dema, who is constantly on the road, said that her trip is a part of the Danish International Visiting Residence programme (DIVA) that houses visiting artists to work on various projects. She said that DIVA ropes in foreign artists for skills...
Mpho Tlale 02 April 2014
Mompati Kgosietsile
Engineering expo to bridge gap between students and industry
Themed Bridging the Gap Between Students and the Engineering Society, the expo is entirely spearheaded by the university’s engineering students. The expo, which will end on Friday, is expected to attract over 20 industry leaders, engineering...
Mpho Mokwape | 02 April 2014
Kgathi
Kgathi decries view that internship programme is exploitative
Speaking at the handover of the NIP from the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MLHA) to his ministry, Kgathi said he is worried about the common perception that the programme is a source of cheap labour. The programme, started in August 2008, is...
Gothataone Moeng 02 April 2014
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Many MPs support changes to marital law
If the bill is passed into law, married couples will be allowed to change their marriage regime from one type to another (either in community or out of community of property) up to a maximum of two times. Presenting the bill for second reading on...
Gothataone Moeng 02 April 2014
Tombale
BMC �thinking� of opening butcheries
BMC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Tombale Akolang confirmed to Mmegi during an interview that setting up a chain of butcheries is something the organisation is considering, but would not reveal further details on the matter. However, Tombale said that...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 02 April 2014
Tlou
Tlou boycotts BCP meeting to endorse CC decision
The Friday meeting, according to insiders was called to communicate the party’s central committee decision to not hold primaries in less than six months. Tlou yesterday maintained that the party should have approached him as an affected party...
Chakalisa Dube | 02 April 2014
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Mochudi tribal staff boycott colonial offices
The boycott follows the issuance of a certificate on March 17 by the Department of Buildings and Electrical Services (DBES) explaining that the offices pose a health hazard and risk and can no longer be used. The acting director of Tribal...
Lerato Maleke 02 April 2014
Nkaigwa
Mayor laments GCC drainage woes
Speaking at the just ended full council meeting, Nkaigwa said the drainage system is inadequate and cannot effectively serve its purpose. He said the Gaborone Storm Water Master Plan of 2002 indicates that the city lies in a flood plain and extensive...
Mpho Mokwape | 02 April 2014
Boxers will go into camp as they prepare for three international tournaments. PIC KABO MPAETONA
BoBA finally sends boxers to camp
Previously, BoBA had failed to assemble the teams due to lack of funds. BoBA president, Michael Moroka said they only managed to send the two teams to camp after they received their annual funding from government. The senior team that will campaign...
Thato Kala 02 April 2014
Ndove
FCC denies BALA, GL event boycott
Francistown deputy mayor Joyce Ndove, who is a commissioner in GL, came out spitting venom saying she was disappointed at the way the FCC treated the event, which took place between March 24 and 28. She said it has become apparent that the council...
Patricia Edwin 02 April 2014
Desailly during the BPL Live session in Johannesburg over the weekend
I was interested in Zebras job - Desailly
He said he had tasked his agent to speak to the BFA about the Zebras post. “My agent was handling everything, but as you are now aware, the BFA settled for Butler,” said Desailly who enjoyed a distinguished club football career in France,...
Mqondisi Dube | 02 April 2014
Parks Tafa
BDP members challenges Tafa�s powers
The motion will be tabled at the BDP’s national council and special congress on Friday and Saturday. The region resolved last Saturday that it is improper for one person to be party legal advisor, electoral board chairman and advisor to the...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 April 2014
Venson-Moitoi
Khama fires Venson-Moitoi
The Permanent Secretary to the President, Eric Molale, disclosed in a press release yesterday that Venson-Moitoi has been given leave of absence from her ministerial duties. The release said the Serowe South MP has been redeployed on special...
Oarabile Mosikare 02 April 2014
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Bantsi vows to restore BAA credibility
He said it is a big shame that BAA has lost credibility and trust from international bodies. Bantsi replaced the man who ousted him, Mooketsi Thari at the helm of BAA. “There is need to bring stability at the organisation,”...
Mosah Mokganedi 02 April 2014
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Botswana abstains on General Assembly Crimea resolution
The resolution was adopted by a recorded vote of 100 in favour to 11 against, with 58 abstentions. In explaining Botswana’s decision to abstain, Ambassador Charles Thembani Ntwaagae affirmed that while the Government of Botswana does not...
Staff Writer 02 April 2014
Divide and rule!
The increment extends to Village Development Committees, old age pensioners, war veterans, and home-based caregivers, amongst others.  The decision flew in the face of ongoing negotiations between unions representing public servants and the...
Mmegi Editor | 02 April 2014
The Cresta Mahalapye was opened in 2013
Cresta posts lukewarm results
The group states the static margin shows a continuing downward pressure on room rates and the general inflationary environment, especially in Botswana. According to Statistics Botswana, overall annual inflation rate decreased between February 2013...
Boitshepo Majube 02 April 2014
Morulane
Boseto Mine gets P920m olive branch
The lifeline will also see the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed company reduce its net debt position by US$91 million from US$158 million to US$65 million. Discovery Country Manager, Mokwena Morulane was yesterday optimistic the...
Brian Benza 02 April 2014
TAWU leadership
TAWU protests automatic public service salary increment
Last week Ian Khama announced that government will award a four percent salary increment to public servants effective April 1, 2014. On Monday, the Director of Public Service Management Carter Morupisi released a statement to the effect that...
Oarabile Mosikare 02 April 2014
Masome ga a na �bo�
Fa a le koo, tona o ne a bua ka dilo dingwe tse di fatlhang tse di dirwang ke dikereke dingwe. Ga twe o ne a re, go ya ka molao motheo, e tshwanetse gore e re fa ngwaga o fela, dikereke di ntshe pego ya tsone ya madi, go tle go bonwe gore a...
Sebofo Motshwane 02 April 2014
Students working on the construction of Swaneng's great hall c. 1965 PIC SANDY GRANT
Our heritage [by Sandy Grant]
It has to be said, of course, that this particular celebration was out on its own - there hasn’t been, I believe, anything of the kind, which preceded it, nor is it likely to be matched at any time in the future. This was a...
Sandy Grant 02 April 2014
Sakarea Makgapha
Tributes to Sakarea Makgapha
Thank you Zakes Makgapha for who you were I was away at the cattlepost until late last night when I returned to the news of Sakarea Zakes Makgapha’s secretive departure. His being must have been aware of his possible appointment with the...
Correspondent 02 April 2014
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Correspondent 02 April 2014
Khama
Remarks by Khama at Botswana National Service Programme
For example we have the President’s Day Competition which allows youth to seek opportunities in the Arts which since 2013 has seen 14,061 participants, the Constituency Competition for the year 2013/14 with 203,830 participants, the CEDA Young...
Staff Writer 02 April 2014
Yes; we can host more and bigger sporting events
Some countries have enhanced their profile by hosting major international sporting events. Some Cities are only known because of the sporting events that they have hosted. How many people knew about Sochi before the recent Winter Olympics? As a...
Thuso Palai 02 April 2014
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