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In Wednesday's paper

Mqondisi Dube 30 April 2014

Death threats are a serious offence

Just last month, the MP for Francistown South, Wynter Mmolotsi made a stunning allegation in Parliament that he had received death threats from one of his colleagues, Moyo Guma. He claimed that Guma warned him to stop asking questions about...

Mmegi Editor | 30 April 2014

Go gogorupa

Ga twe e tlaa re boemong jwa bukana e e ntseng e dirisiwa, jaanong go dirisiwe karata. Thulaganyo e, e bolelwa e tlaa simologa Seetebosigo e rogwa; ke gore kgwedi eo e simologa. Pego e bolela gore, batho ba ba ntseng ba amogela ka bukana, ba...

Sebofo Motshwane 30 April 2014

Our heritage [by Sandy Grant]

The duiker, after all, has been beautifully crafted, is very elegant and has been admired by many hundreds of people over a long period of time. On the other hand, there will be those who insist that it is inappropriate to talk about...

Sandy Grant 30 April 2014

UDC resolves wards� allocation

The BNF secretary general Tapiso Kgosikoma told Mmegi that concerns around the allocation of seats to the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) partners had been laid to rest. “In Mochudi East, we had given the BNF eight wards and BMD four...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 April 2014

BCP suspends constituency launches

The party made the decision so as to concentrate on campaigning to get members to use the second supplementary registration to register for the October general elections. The supplementary registration is expected to start from May 1, and end on May...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 April 2014

BDP unleashes its might in Tonota

The BDP had unleashed its might on the village at a rally where its leadership had come in numbers to launch parliamentary candidate, Thapelo Olopeng and nine council candidates. Unfortunately, the weekend turnout never allowed observers to gauge...

Ryder Gabathuse | 30 April 2014

BCP manifesto promises goodies

Among many promises of dramatic change, the BCP will invest in research and utilisation of clean renewable energy programmes such as solar, wind, biomass and beneficiate coal resources.   Households and businesses that utilise renewable energy...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 April 2014

Panel calls for review of corruption laws

Speaking during a panel discussion last Friday, First National Bank (FNB) branch manager, Lucky Bogopa said voting for parliamentary candidates should not mean an automatic vote for the president.  That will be tantamount to imposing a president...

Onalenna Kelebeile 30 April 2014

Secrecy shrouds looming job cuts at Galane Gold

Mine Manager Nicholas Brodie said he was out of the country when Mmegi first called.  Human Resources Manager Vincent Mothupi’s response yesterday, after days of not answering his phone, was that they would not be able to...

Patricia Edwin 30 April 2014

Okavango�s Heritage status goes to the vote

If successful, the Delta will be Botswana’s second such Site after the Tsodilo Hills and will access statutory global funding for preservation as well as the attention and funds of both the national and the international community. The...

Mbongeni Mguni | 30 April 2014

Court allows Mooketsi to withdraw from Boko case

Mooketsi, Meshack Mthimkhulu and other disgruntled BNF members had questioned Boko’s membership of the party and alleged that he got it fraudulently. But yesterday, Rannowane dismissed the objection raised by Mthimkhulu and others who wanted...

Isaiah Morewagae 30 April 2014

Loss of chopper, crew hobbles police fight against crime

He said that though another helicopter can be replaced, the officers who perished will be difficult to replace because they were highly qualified. “Kana we are talking of three people, the two pilots and the law enforcement officer. It is a...

Pini Bothoko | 30 April 2014

HIV/AIDS maternal deaths on the decline

The report states that HIV and AIDS related maternal deaths dropped to 1.4 percent of all maternal deaths in 2012 from 10.2 percent in 2008. The Botswana Maternal Mortality Ratio report indicates that the most common cause of maternal mortality in...

Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 30 April 2014

Serial offender escapes jail on police error

Nchidzi Uyapo had previously appeared before court for assaulting his girlfriend and had been sentenced to one year, suspended for three years.  The condition meant Uyapo faced an automatic one-year jail term if convicted of the same offence...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 30 April 2014

No bail for Masilo

Murder accused, Thabo Masilo’s stay in prison was sustained yesterday after the Lobatse High Court denied him bail.Justice Lot Moroka yesterday rejected the 22 year-olds appeal for bail. Masilo has been in custody since November 2012 and is...

Sharon Mathala 30 April 2014

Moroka charged with lesser offence

Moroka allegedly shot and killed a Tsabong man on April 22, 2014 at his farm, about 22 kilometres from Makopong in Kgalagadi District. It is alleged that Moroka killed the man after he mistook him for a dog. Senior Superintendent of Police,...

Oarabile Mosikare 30 April 2014

Karate sweats over Groth�s injury

Africa Youth Games karate team manager, Ezekiel Seru said Groth is expected to resume training on Saturday, but that will depend on the doctor’s report. Groth, a winner at the BNSC awards on Saturday, was initially taken to Gaborone Private...

Mosah Mokganedi 30 April 2014

Strong swimming team targets 5 medals

Botswana Swimming Sport Association (BSSA) treasurer, Collette Van Der Colf said the team began preparations last December with a trip to the 10th Africa Youth Championships in Zambia. The swimmers participated in the national championships in...

Calistus Kolantsho | 30 April 2014

Forest�s protest thrown out

Forest had approached the committee alleging that eventual champions, Letlapeng had used Nelson Sibanda in their match last September though he was not a registered player. But on Monday, the committee chairperson, Tariq Babitseng told Mmegi Sport...

Calistus Kolantsho | 30 April 2014

We could have done better - Mamelodi

“All in all, we managed to pull through although there is still room for improvement. We hardly had games postponed this season and we tried to fixture the matches at the same time,” he stated. He said their target of finishing the season...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 30 April 2014

Batswana vying for SADC Fashion Week face title

The four Batswana models to get a place in the top 23 of the SADC Fashion Week are Kaone Apadile, Denzel Letlole Jnr, Boetelo Gareobone and Refilwe Mosala. The shortlisted candidates will take part in the fashion week showcasing a collection of...

Maureen Odubeng | 30 April 2014

Letshwiti breaks through with Tseleng

The 23-year-old, who would rather be called a seamstress instead of a designer, expressed that although she has been sewing for a while, Tseleng was her first stage production. She revealed that she has always been dealing with fabrics but on a...

Mpho Tlale 30 April 2014

Ghetto Waves play steals limelight in Zambia

The local thespians forced spectators, who included other theatre performers from Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia, to be on the edge of their seats throughout their performance thanks to their exhilarating presentation. The play reflects on the...

Shingirai Madondo 30 April 2014

Reason to sizzle at Cresta

The event organisor, Kopano Coangae told Showbiz that bringing Reason was solely based on the fact that he has over the years built a musical career and image for keenly followed by Botswana urban youth. “We felt the need to bring him as we...

Kgomotso Molelekeng 30 April 2014

Horticulture graduates appeal for funding

During a tour of the Glen Valley hortuculture incubator  facility last week, Olebile Sebego said the government should assist them in developing their projects because they are limited by lack of resources after graduation. “After...

Keikantse Lesemela 30 April 2014

Judex seeks funds to reopen F/town abattoir

The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) closed the abattoir in 2011 after it was found that it does not meet the required standards to operate. Last month, the Francistown City Council (FCC) announced that Judex Ventures, a 100 percent wholly...

Chakalisa Dube | 30 April 2014

Letshego shelves plans to open bank in Botswana

In 2012, Bank of Botswana declined Letshego’s banking licence application for reasons, which the microlender says, were not explained. Letshego has already acquired banking licences in Mozambique, a deposit-taking licence in Rwanda, and is in...

Boitshepo Majube 30 April 2014

Let�s never play with talk of assasinations

Thus, nostalgia or any such sectarian interests must never be used to bring society close to the brink of war. The words that are attributed to the UDC launch of Major General Pious Mokgware are unfortunate, and dangerous. War is not sweet, and words...

Lawrence Ookeditse 30 April 2014

Let�s up the ante�

The Botswana football season came to a close this past weekend.  The beMobile Premier League and the Debswana First Division Leagues came to a gripping conclusion.  Up until the last day, we did not know as to who would win the...

Thuso Palai 30 April 2014

Tsvangirai 'expels' Tendai Biti from MDC

Mr Biti was an "opportunist" who was being manipulated by President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF party, he said. On Saturday, a faction led by Mr Biti said Mr Tsvangirai had been suspended from the MDC because of a "remarkable failure of...

Correspondent 30 April 2014

Rollers stay top despite setback

With four matches remaining, the race for the title has become even more difficult to predict after BDF XI who have been breathing down heavily on the necks of Rollers were shocked by Extension Gunners on Saturday in Lobatse. Matebele have now...

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Gaborone One wallop Lobatse-Kanye

Lobatse-Kanye skipper, Abdul Rauf Shaikh, won the toss and elected to field first with Arief Malik bowling the first over. Gaborone One opening batsmen, Rashaad Mosweu and Inzimam Master started off with confidence and took advantage of every ball....

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MU and Masitaoka match cancelled

Modipane United spokesperson, Thebeetsile Mokgwa told Mmegi Sport that they decided to take the complaint to the BFA because the First Division South League committee failed to assist them. Mokgwa said they had written a letter to the First Division...

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Bright in talks with Santos

Bright left the country on Friday morning to watch the club beat Roses United 4-1 in a National First Division clash at Athlone Stadium on Friday night. It is said Bright’s main assignment should he take over is to coach the team back to the...

439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 01 May 2014

Marimba competitions on the bill

The competition themed ‘Excelling Together Through Marimba Music Towards 2016’ involves out-of-school youth and in-school youth.  Interested Marimba bands will be expected to perform one musical piece of their own choice, in line...

399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 01 May 2014

Mena Err an instrumental concoction for your soul

Listening to the recently released jazz album, those words ring true of the musical content.  It is such a relaxing, soulful album that demonstrates the composers’ brilliance with various musical instruments. With only three of the eight...

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DJ Clock billed up for Trekkers

Speaking to the organiser of the show, Phenyo Ntshinogang mentioned that the South Africa Music Award (SAMA) award winner has been on a few years’ hiatus after releasing The Third Tick in 2010.  His fans will welcome the release of his...

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Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder

I was reminded of this last week when there was a hullabaloo over South Africa’s Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s looks, particularly her huge “African” nose, in the media in that country. Madonsela is educated, smart,...

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Maxy goes to Abidjan

A veteran of traditional music and one of the pioneers of contemporary recording of the sound in this country, Maxy believes there is more to gain from participating in it.  Being part of this popular African festival would not only...

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Envoy to promote Botswana diamonds in China

Speaking during a visit to Jwaneng Mine last week, Zhuqiang commended the mine for its active role in the international mining space. “I am very impressed with your mining processes and fascinated by your pit. I commend you for being the...

399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 01 May 2014

Commercial banks urged to improve services

Speaking at the official opening of the Barclays airport junction branch, Matambo said with increased diamond trading activities, Gaborone is gradually turning into a destination for international diamond dealers. “As new downstream...

441,Boitshepo Majube,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:29:05, 01 May 2014

Letlole targets P800m portfolio by 2016

Presenting the company’s results last week for the six months period ended December 2013, Letlole La Rona acting CEO, Sethebe Manake said the company continues to seek more investment opportunities with expansion of an industrial property well...

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SADC ministers lobby EU on EPA deadline

  In October, the European Union will expire a seven-year old market access directive under which 36 African Caribbean and Pacific states, including Botswana and other SADC countries, will lose the duty and quota free access to the EU market...

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Decision on disputed land haunts minister

During a meeting the minister addressed in Borolong on Friday, it became evident that he had not informed other ministries and the Nwato Landboard about the ruling made in his presence and Dikgosi from Chadibe and Borolong. Sediegeng had ruled that...

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Parliamentary questions and answers

MoA to register landowners for leasing Question: Phillip  Makgalemele (Shoshong)- The Minister of Agriculture should state the progress made in developing model lease agreements for those owning and wishing to lease their agricultural...

399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 01 May 2014

BDP members want more powers for Khama

The Francistown region chair, Ford Moiteela yesterday told Mmegi that they feel that Khama would be impartial when selecting a team that presides over elections’ appeals. He said the decision, taken at the region’s meeting in Tonota on...

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Govt approves 4 percent for certain officers

In addition to this increment, all fixed allowances are to be adjusted upwards by 4 percent. As a continuous improvement process, the 30 percent commuted overtime has been extended to all grades within the nursing cadre, while the kilometre allowance...

399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 01 May 2014

UDC launches Modubule in Lobatse

They described the legislator as a true representative and an intellectual with characteristics of a great leader. UDC leader, Duma Boko, who launched Modubule said he was certain that the candidate would represent the residents of Lobatse well and...

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Masitaras overseas move becomes a joke

The legislator apologised on Sunday afternoon at a meeting at Galaletsang Primary School, chaired by BDP deputy secretary general, Malebogo Kruger. The meeting came after councillors in the constituency wrote a letter to the party leadership last...

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