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672,Arthur Simuchoba,,2013/october/11,2013-10-11 14:42:57, 10 May 2014
Boxers off to Zone VI, World Championships
The World Junior Boxing Championships will be held in Bulgaria from today to April 25, but the Botswana team of six leaves for the tournament tomorrow because its first fixtures are scheduled for the weekend. In the male category, Botswana will be...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 10 May 2014
Police grab gold in Namibia
Police coach, James Kalebwe said they were sent a special invitation to the games by the Namibians. Other countries that took part in the event are Angola and Mozambique. Kalebwe said the Namibians were aware of his team’s achievement, hence...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:04, 10 May 2014
Paralympians opt out of Youth Games
Locally, Botswana was also facing challenges in raising a team. With the new development, the Paralympic Association of Botswana (PASSOBO) is now focusing on next year’s All Africa Games and the Olympics in 2016. PASSOBO spokesperson, Phenyo...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 10 May 2014
SA company scoops P8m Youth Games tender
Botswana Africa Youth Games Organising Committee (BAYGOC) chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho said after inviting tenders, they realised that local companies did not have experience to do the job. However, he said their agreement with VWV is such...
418,Mosah Mokganedi,,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:05:00, 10 May 2014
A way of life
Ozzy told Showbiz that he knew he was destined to be an entertainer when he used to be responsible for organising school festivals.  He mentioned that pleasing people has always been his forte. “I love being the life of the party, being...
437,Kgomotso Molelekeng,php759B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 14:24:00, 10 May 2014
DJ Kent billed for Easter All-Black Party
It also seems this Easter will see another lineup of DJs to entertain folks. House junkies Uhuru and Heavy K will be at Duma fm grounds while another smashing, star-studded party will be taking place at the Game City Roof Terrance. SA’s DJ...
437,Kgomotso Molelekeng,php759B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 14:24:00, 10 May 2014
The shine not out in Galaletsang
The young woman’s talent is not in doubt. She is confident that her dream of becoming one of the country’s top performers still lives. A few weeks ago she mesmerised all – the crowd, the judges well as the television audience- with...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 10 May 2014
Bhudaza to headline Barclay@play jazz concert
Organised by Barclays Bank social club, the event dubbed the Barclay@play Jazz concert is the first of its magnitude by the financial institution. Performing alongside Bhudaza will be local jazz heavyweights Nono Siile of  A Ko O Nthekele Ring...
421,Mpho Tlale,phpB106.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 23:19:00, 10 May 2014
Repayment of youth business loans slow
  Seretse said the introduction of the local procurement scheme – a 20 percent reservation of government micro percent procurement activities for the youth, women and people living with disabilities – should help improve the...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:36:34, 10 May 2014
MCM and BCL renew three-year coal deal
BCL uses coal in processing of metal at the smelter. “MCM will be responsible for transporting this coal to BCL using part of a fleet of rail wagons dedicated to MCM by Botswana Railways,” BCL stated. MCM started production of the...
441,Boitshepo Majube,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:29:05, 10 May 2014
Shame of the honourables
Only five MPs briefly debated the bill. This lot either expressed ignorance on what the bill is about or sought to be enlightened about it at some obscure point in future. And yet they still passed it into law!  One legislator was quoted as...
450,Mmegi Editor,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 17:32:19, 10 May 2014
The law doesnt apply to non-politicians
He argues that he almost gave up on ploughing this year after learning from his neighbour’s television news that there was going to be below-normal rain. It was in the first week of November, he claims, when the television warned that there...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 10 May 2014
Moyo calls Mmolotsi childish
In a brief interview yesterday, Moyo told Mmegi that he was bluffing.  He said: “Go and ask Mmolotsi.  There is no news in this thing. He is the one who should tell you what’s next.” Moyo came close to describing...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:46:00, 10 May 2014
Parliamentary questions and answers
Districts cannot fill vacancies Question: Phillip Khwae That the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development to state the performance of Kgalagadi and Ghanzi Districts, as well as the Hukuntsi, Mabutsane and Letlhakeng sub districts for...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
Double joy for former murder suspect
She appeared before Justice Michael Mothobi of the High Court on Tuesday where she pleaded guilty to the lesser charge. She was freed after the court convicted and sentenced her to a five-month jail term to run from the time she was incarcerated....
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/09,2013-10-09 10:20:58, 10 May 2014
UB group tackles sexual discrimination
“Young women have the right to take control and decide freely on matters related to their sexuality, including sexual and reproductive health, without any discrimination,” she said yesterday at the launch of a book by the UB Young...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 16:31:00, 10 May 2014
Late rains boost bountiful Letlhafula
Kesego Modibe and Tlotlang Seketemo both of Gaborone praised those who were able to plough despite the fact that heavier rains came late in the season. “However, we still see many fields not being used and it is bad for the country to rely on...
425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:45:07, 10 May 2014
Venson-Moitoi confusion deepens
Last week President Ian Khama granted Venson-Moitoi a leave of absence from her duties as Minister of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), and placed her in charge of the Education and Training Strategic Sector Plan (ETSSP) in the...
574,Gothataone Moeng,,2013/october/08,2013-10-08 10:54:26, 10 May 2014
Dada controls chicken business
Answering a question from Shoshong MP, Philip Makgalemele, Makgato-Malesu said Dada’s Tswana Pride controls the local chicken industry.  “Tswana Pride is a broiler grower with an abattoir and distributes its products through its...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/09,2013-10-09 10:20:58, 10 May 2014
Govt takes 19 years to compensate flood victims
According to the Auditor General, Robby Sebopeng, 37 victims were paid P2,500 in the financial year ended March 31, 2013 a full 19 years after the natural disaster struck the flood prone region where the two settlements were located. “While...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:07:15, 10 May 2014
Amendments plug Met Services loopholes
The changes are meant to make systems at the Department of Meteorological Services efficient for improved customer service. The Minister of Wildlife and Tourism, Tshekedi Khama said a closer look at the 2009 Act revealed deficiencies that needed...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/09,2013-10-09 10:20:58, 10 May 2014
BPC employee pleads guilty to cash theft
Kenneth Maruapula, 33, was making an initial appearance before Principal Magistrate Sijabuliso Siziba at the Francistown Magistrates’ Court where he is accused of stealing P567,145.86 between December 2010 and March 2012 from the corporation....
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:30:07, 10 May 2014
Tawele gets nod to contest BCP primaries
Tawele was initially barred from contesting the primaries after the party said he had become inactive following the 2009 elections. “The party leadership made the decision late on Tuesday. It was informed by a report submitted by a commission...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 10 May 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.
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 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...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 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.
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
Noah
A man is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission of rescue before an apocalyptic flood destroys the world.
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
Muppets Most Wanted
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
BOFEPUSU imminent strike
10 May 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.
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 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...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
Noah
A man is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission of rescue before an apocalyptic flood destroys the world.
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
Muppets Most Wanted
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
Facebook, SMS bill passes
The Minister of Justice, Defence and Security Dikgakgamatso Seretse brought the bill to Parliament. Seretse said the bill would work hand in hand with the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act and the Evidence in Civil Proceedings Act, both of which...
574,Gothataone Moeng,,2013/october/08,2013-10-08 10:54:26, 10 May 2014
Investors should respect teams identities
Who can forget the Notwane and BMC debacles, and to some extent the Township Rollers matter that is still in court. Now, just when the dust was settling, we hear of one team being relocated and this has once again irked some people, and brought out...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 19:59:18, 10 May 2014
In Wednesday's paper
10 May 2014
The return of the passenger train is welcome
Although the timeframe has not yet been revealed, we are hopeful that the whole process will be concluded in the first quarter of 2015, and the train will be in service at least by June or July the same year.  This year marks five years after...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 10 May 2014
Its only in Africa that you can get worshipped for running a country aground
10 May 2014
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
When Katniss destroys the games, she goes to District 13 after District 12 is destroyed. She meets President Coin who convinces her to be the symbol of rebellion, while trying to save Peeta from the Capitol.
399,Staff Writer,, 10 May 2014
BBA Embarks On Sponsorship Drive
He said the league that kicks-off later this month has been running for years without sponsorship because the association has not been in a stable position to strike deals. It is only last year that BBA   secured sponsorship for the top...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:04, 10 May 2014
Black Forest Douse Fighters
It did not take long before Merafhe Obonetse punished Fighters in the 20th minute, tapping in from a corner. After scoring, Forest continued dominating the match, forcing Fighters to defend in numbers. The formidable attacking trio of Letlhogonolo...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 10 May 2014
BDF XI Sail To Mascom Top Eight Final
Trailing 5-2 from the first leg, Nico needed a minor miracle to prevent Matebele from reaching the final for the second time in a row. After losing in last year’s final, BDF XI get a chance to atone for the failure when they meet either...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 10 May 2014
Dinare Whitewash BMC
All players batted well with a massive home run coming from the enterprising Keleboge Bafenyi. Dinare launched their runs blitz in the bottom one inning with an opener by Lobopo Otlhomilwe off a well-struck ball from Bonolo Molefe. The second...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 10 May 2014
Superport United Edge Out GU
  GU will now have to score three times at home in the second leg this weekend without conceding in order to advance to the next stage. The Reds, who a few years ago caused a shock by  dumping another South African side...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 10 May 2014
Chiefs downed in Harare
Chiefs were hard done by a water logged pitch at Harare’s National Sports Stadium and poor officiating that saw them conceding a controversial penalty deep into second half.  Play had to be stopped for 25 minutes in the first half after...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 10 May 2014
Benson, Tebogo Set For O'Hagans
The duo has had their fair share of the limelight in their crafts.  Mathiba released an album late last year called Motheo, which was well received in the market, especially the hit single Thari Ya Sechaba.  Phuthego is still riding on the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/09,2013-10-09 10:20:58, 10 May 2014
Btv Reporter Reinstated
Nthite left court beaming last week after a judgement stated that she be given her full benefits from the date of the termination of her employment. Judges Monametsi Gaongalelwe, Lord Alistair Abernethy and Mpaphi Phumaphi delivered...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/10,2013-10-10 22:37:48, 10 May 2014
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