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Correspondent 23 April 2014
More worrying signs of dictatorship
It has been proven that once left unchecked, the executive turns into a dictatorship and kills democracy. We do not have to look far, since our continent is awash with the historical ills of an unchecked and over powerful executive. In Botswana, a...
Mmegi Editor
| 23 April 2014
A kae magadi ao?
Ka gone go itse gore wa e esi ga o ele, e a re batho ba le mo tirong, ba ipope makgotla a moono wa one e a bong e le go leka go goga ka kgole e le nngwefela mo tirong eo ya bone. Gangwe le gape makgotla a, a a tle a kopane go bua ka tsa...
Sebofo Motshwane 23 April 2014
New twist in teen shooting
The victim’s parents however, say, they were only aware of the idling and disorderly conduct charge while police spokesperson, Dipheko Motube said a cellphone found in the wake of the shooting was stolen, adding another charge. The 16 year-old...
Sharon Mathala 23 April 2014
Our heritage [by Sandy Grant]
The modest Lesedi Centre, which comprises the one central building and nothing more, occupies a standard sized plot. In contrast, the much better endowed Broadhurst Centre is provided with a super sized plot which enables it to have its own housing,...
Sandy Grant 23 April 2014
Will Dow make it?
Dow won the BDP primary elections last year against former Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Tosh Kgotlele. The former judge said they have since made peace with her opponent and she will easily win in the general...
Lerato Maleke 23 April 2014
Tannery liquidators in legal hot soup
During the clash, the liquidators’, Munyaka Makuyana and Raja Gopal, who are attorneys, successfully convinced Justice Michael Mothobi to stay their prosecution in the matter in which creditors have inspired criminal charges alleging...
Mpho Mokwape
| 23 April 2014
Council admits Vision 2016 targets out of reach
Yesterday, council publicity manager, Charity Kgotlafela told a seminar that various studies had shown that targets such as no new HIV/AIDS infections, poverty eradication and zero unemployment were impossible to meet by 2016. “When one looks...
Boitshepo Majube 23 April 2014
Immigration boss hails smooth holiday travel
“It was a job well done. We did very well. This was because we had prepared very well. We had a plan and we actualised it,” the director of Immigration and Citizenship, Mabuse Pule said yesterday. He said the difference is that since last...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 23 April 2014
Mzwinila appeals Baroda jail term
Mzwinila and his brother, Edward were found guilty of robbing the bank of P1 million in 2003. In his argument, Mzwinila who appeared in person said he was appealing on the basis that the matter should have been backdated from the time he was arrested...
Mpho Mokwape
| 23 April 2014
Masitara, cllrs bury hatchet
In the past few weeks, Masitara’s candidature has been shrouded in controversy following the demand by some of his council candidates that he be recalled. His detractors had written and held meeting with the BDP central committee to seek a new...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 23 April 2014
Letlhakane teens die in car accident
Letlhakane Police Station commander, Superintendent Robert Mack, confirmed the accident in an interview with Mmegi, saying that it occurred around 2pm. The driver of a Toyota Corolla lost control and overran the teens as they walked on the...
Pini Bothoko
| 23 April 2014
Govt bans Sekai
Signed by the minister, Peter Siele, Statutory Instrument No. 36 of 2016 of April 11, 2014 reads: “Bana Sekai is hereby prohibited from purporting to exercise the functions of Kgosi of the Bakgatla tribe,” adding that, “no...
Lerato Maleke 23 April 2014
Security officer pleads guilty to defilement
Twenty-three-year-old Oageng Sedimo pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared before Principal Magistrate Sijabuliso Siziba on Tuesday. The state alleges that Sedimo had unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 16 in 2012 on a date...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 23 April 2014
Another top BDP activist resigns
The businessman had been contesting and losing in the party primary elections to the Member of Parliament for Tonota North Constituency Fidelis Molao since 2009. Daniel confirmed having resigned from the party last Wednesday, adding that he will run...
Pini Bothoko
| 23 April 2014
BOFEPUSU 3 - Govt 0
Judge President Ian Kirby’s judgment has reversed the decision by government to declare the professions of teachers, veterinary services, diamond sorters and transport services as essential service. The sectors were declared...
Oarabile Mosikare 23 April 2014
Tati Mine reports stable sales
Norilsk’s presence in Botswana takes the form of an 85 percent share in Tati Nickel and 15 percent held by the Botswana government. In each of the financial years (FY) 2012 and 2013, Tati’s nickel sales came to 7,000 tonnes and its...
Oarabile Mosikare 23 April 2014
Letshego sheds reliance on Botswana market
In the group’s 16-year old history, Botswana has consistently contributed the majority of profits. An expansion into new markets, including the East African region has not diversified the group profit and asset mix but significantly cut...
Brian Benza 23 April 2014
Internet accessibility low in hotels
The study also revealed that conventional connectivity is not available in a number of places, including cities. This has led to facilities connecting through expensive and unreliable communication setups. “Many internet service...
Boitshepo Majube 23 April 2014
Missing police helicopter BPS02: Police still clueless
“Let us all pray that we find them safe and then we can ask questions about what happened later,” police commissioner Keabetswe Makgophe said in a tense media briefing yesterday. “The only evidence we have is that the helicopter...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 23 April 2014
Moeng Pheto unplugged
Pressed to reveal their relationship, he says: "I refuse to talk about that. I don't think it is the right time to talk about it." Pheto, who is now an independent MP after his resignation from the BDP last week, says he leaves the question to the...
Oarabile Mosikare 23 April 2014
Woki warns of money effects
Aubrei Woki, a London-based veteran jazz musician echoes the same sentiments in his title track Money. The man, who hails from Selolwane in the North East district, notes in his song that it can make people appear like ‘real friends’...
Chippa Legodimo 23 April 2014
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of supervillains against him, impacting on his life.
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Endless Love
The story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Former beauty queen shows many talents
Not only is she a full time clinical social worker, she has also shown great capabilities as a spoken-word poet, singer and songwriter. In an interview with Showbiz, Peacock mentioned that she discovered her love for poetry when she used to be a...
Kgomotso Molelekeng 23 April 2014
Does God approve of �dirty� dancing in church?
Some folk are convinced that I would do well with being a habitual church-goer, be “born again” or even marry a pastor and be Mma moruti. Ha, Imagine! Not one to argue with folk who claim to know me better than I know myself I always...
Keletso Thobega 23 April 2014
Seganabeng releases Poetic Meditations
The 14-track album is a fusion of poetry laced with jazz, soul and reggae sounds. On his album, the artist said that it has been a work in progress since 2008. He said that although there are some poems with backing vocals, a majority of the...
Mpho Tlale 23 April 2014
Son of God
The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Noah
A man is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission of rescue before an apocalyptic flood destroys the world.
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Rio 2
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his...
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Non-Stop
An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shore account.
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Mabote reclaims top spot but misses World Championships
Mabote, previously suspended from the national team, put up a five star performance when beating Chinese star, Yang Baosheng in the senior men’s final. But the Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) said yesterday he will not be considered...
Thato Kala 23 April 2014
Endless Love
The story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of supervillains against him, impacting on his life.
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Non-Stop
An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shore account.
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Rio 2
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his...
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Divergent
In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.
Staff Writer 23 April 2014
Youth Games rugby team fine-tunes in South Africa
A team official, Thusego Segaise said the side played seven matches against school teams, an army team and a church team in Pretoria. Botswana won four matches and lost three. Segaise told Mmegi Sport that the team will return to South Africa in...
Dumisani Ncube 23 April 2014
Letlapeng promoted
Forest needed a win to leapfrog Rolling Boys into the promotion play-offs. But they fell agonisingly short as they finished the season with 38 points, the same as Rollings Boys who had a better goal difference. Masitaoka and Mochudi Buffaloes...
Mqondisi Dube
| 23 April 2014
Vee, X-Caliber collaborate
Although X-Caliber is traditionally a hip hop gospel ensemble they have, this time around, gone kwaito gospel with aid of Vee’s flair. “It is kwaito and we like it because it brings back the old version of Vee with his original rough...
Thato Kala 23 April 2014
Africa Youth Games: It�s here, let�s saviour it and not knock it
This is however not across and is somewhat of a generalisation based on what I have seen and read in recent times. Everytime another Motswana does something or achieves something we tend to question and be more negative than positive. I could go on...
Thuso Palai 23 April 2014
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