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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...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 01 May 2014
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....
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg,2014/february/25,2014-02-25 17:07:23, 01 May 2014
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...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 01 May 2014
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...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 01 May 2014
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...
437,Kgomotso Molelekeng,php759B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 14:24:00, 01 May 2014
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,...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 20:17:20, 01 May 2014
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...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 01 May 2014
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...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:36:34, 01 May 2014
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...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:07:15, 01 May 2014
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...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:22:55, 01 May 2014
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...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 01 May 2014
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...
414,Isaiah Morewagae,php55DD.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 01 May 2014
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...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:05:38,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 16:31:00, 01 May 2014
Underpaid BDP workers threaten to boycott congress
The BDP special congress and council will be held next week Friday and Saturday respectively. If the BDP leadership does not address the workers salary increase query then preparations for the national council and the special congress may be...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 16:31:00, 01 May 2014
Six years living next door to Khama
April 1, 2008 Khama announces roadmap for Botswana President Ian Khama tells the nation that his roadmap for the nation will be underpinned and characterised by principles of Democracy, Development, Dignity and Discipline. April 1,...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 01 May 2014
Shakawe rejects Venson-Moitois decision Arone
Arone told Parliament on Friday that he had spoken to traditional leaders in the constituency following the ministry’s surprise announcement, and they told him they would not accept the ministry’s decision. The MoESD announced the...
574,Gothataone Moeng,,2013/october/08,2013-10-08 10:54:26, 01 May 2014
Heavy rains leave P1bn damage on roads
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Nonofo Molefhi, revealed at a press briefing yesterday that the amount far exceeds what the ministry has in its coffers. He added that very soon they will be approaching government for...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:46:00, 01 May 2014
BCP encourages tribalism
* If the policy was to work, then all ethnic languages in Botswana should be published so that textbooks written in all local languages are made available. * The major challenge will be lack of textbooks, trained teachers and a mixture of...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 01 May 2014
Party factions, good or bad?
It is difficult to picture any political party without factions. Human society is by nature riddled with factions; essentially as people, we hold different viewpoints at any time because we look at subjects, objects, issues , other people from...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg,2013/october/22,2013-10-22 22:56:57, 01 May 2014
A presidential report card
Exactly six years ago today, a perusal of the President’s report card makes for intriguing reading, being a kaleidoscope of positives and negatives, each unique to the eye of the beholder. Having set the economy high on his agenda, Khama...
450,Mmegi Editor,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 17:32:19, 01 May 2014
Ngwanaka! Hae' ra'e ke godile kana. Le gale.... Re ta reng?
01 May 2014
MH370: Missing plane search 'most challenging ever'
Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston also said that the search for the plane could take weeks. The plane disappeared on 8 March as it was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. It was carrying 239 people. Search teams are scouring the...
475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2014
BRU partners with Welsh University
BRU development manager, Zee Khumalo said under the programme, they will send players to Wales during the off-season to learn from a nation that is advanced in the sport. He said they enjoy a fruitful partnership with the university, which recently...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 01 May 2014
Rollers have raised the bar
It is a club many in South Africa and the continent bench mark on when it comes to marketing and branding. It is branding that properly positions an organisation well in the market and creates lots of good will. I was therefore thrilled and happy to...
8262,Dennis Keagile,phpE65F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2014
Court of Appeal affirms BMC ownership
The football club led by former chairperson, Sonny Phiri moved to the Court Appeal arguing that the club had been formed by the community and did not belong to the meat parastatal. However, Ian Kirby and two Appeal Court judges, Seth Twum and Craig...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 01 May 2014
Matlhaku says Young Zebras will overturn deficit
Kick off time is 1800 hours. The Zambians won the first leg a fortnight ago but Matlhaku said most of the hosts’ players were overage. However, he has reiterated that his charges are ready to turn the tide at home. “The boys are all ok....
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 01 May 2014
Motswana World Cup volunteer pens book
He described his six week stay in Brazil as an eye opener adding that he spent a lot of time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio. “It was an overwhelming experience. I learnt a lot especially about security. Personally I gained a...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:04, 01 May 2014
Masters, Sebego rift deepens
Reports say tempers flared after Sebego told the Englishman to resign or he will be sacked. The two denied reports of a rift last week, but sources at Lekidi Centre confirmed the relationship is deteriorating fast. At the Monday meeting,...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:53:00, 01 May 2014
Amos gold lights up a nation
What made the victory sweeter is that he emphatically eclipsed Kenyan nemesis, David Rudisha. He crossed the line in 1:45:18secs. Rudisha tried to block him, but Amos had one message for the spluttering Kenyan wall; you cannot block...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:53:00, 01 May 2014
Losing Brooks cuts too deep
The pain hit me so hard when I first heard that Brooks Monnanoka is dead. I got to learn about his passing via SMS. The person who told me said that she did not know how to tell me, as she knew of my relationship with...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,,2014/february/28,2014-02-28 13:01:12, 01 May 2014
Black Gypsy trades in accounting degree for verses
Mosekima vows she wants to be the Maya Angelou of Botswana and sees going back to accounting as something that will choke her dream of emulating the late African-American author, poet, dancer, singer and actress. While she may not have all the...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 01 May 2014
Leburu simplifies music
His combination of the guitar, harmonica and cajoling lyrics has made him a unique performer who creates spontaneity between him and the audience. Leburu creates some mythical impressions, which people find attractive. In some instances he uses...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2014
BotswanaPost facing extinction Molefhi
Speaking recently at a meeting with parastals under the ministry, Molefhi blamed the latest technology for the state of the post office business. He said the introduction and growth of technology such as Internet, email and mobile phone...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg,2014/may/19,2014-05-19 15:07:35, 01 May 2014
Consumer watchdog
In New York one of the largest cellphone network providers, AT&T, is installing solar powered charging stations for cellphones and tablet computers throughout the city. If you’re passing through New York and your cellphone runs low on power...
01 May 2014
Mobile money uptake grows 65%
According to recently released Botswana Communication Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) data, the number of mobile money subscriptions was pegged at 70,000 when Orange Botswana and Mascom Botswana first introduced the services in 2011. Mobile money...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:07:15, 01 May 2014
Input tax: the dos, donts and requirements
Input tax is VAT that is charged to, and can be claimed by a registered person when he/she acquires goods and/or services for the advancement of his/her taxable activity. Consequently, persons who are not registered for VAT bear the VAT as a...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 01 May 2014
Matshwaratau
01 May 2014
We must remain calm and resolute
The death has led some people to spread conspiracy theories to the effect that it was an assassination. We believe that it is too early to make any conclusions on whether or not there could be foul play in this tragedy. We call on Batswana to...
450,Mmegi Editor,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 17:32:19, 01 May 2014
Putin is a Chief suspect in the downing of MH17
From the very beginning, the finger of blame points toward Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia who holds the position of president the second time around. The investigation to determine what brought down this Malaysian passenger plane has begun...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 13:38:49, 01 May 2014
Ngaka is a disgrace
In a statement issued this week BONELA says it learnt with shock and dismay that a leader could be so irresponsible in public, if his recent utterances at the launch of Minister and MP candidate Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri is anything to go by....
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 01 May 2014
What China is doing to Africa
This week Botswana’s emerging as well as existing copper and base metals firms along with government are meeting in Maun to discuss the road ahead for beneficiation in the country. Two things are pretty clear. The copper companies will...
3687,Roman Grynberg,,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 18:33:00, 01 May 2014
Death of the left?
“A spectre is haunting Europe – the spectre of communism”, Marx & Engels, Communist Manifesto (1848). A century and a half later, Francis Fukuyama argued that the global spread of the West free market capitalism and its...
509,Lawrence Ookeditse,php7EC5.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2014
Ministry of health on ebola alert
The Ministry of Health has prepared and distributed Information, Education and Communication materials in the form of posters, and pamphlets. We have also conducted radio interviews through Tsa Boitekanelo and Gabz Fm to explain further about...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 01 May 2014
Boitekanelo College relocates to new campus
The college Principal, Isabella Magetse, said construction of the premises started in October 2012 at the launch of the new campus. “Phase 1 of the campus, which comprises of the library, auditoriums and the cafeteria is 100 percent complete,...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 01 May 2014
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