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24 May 2014
Fate of the missing Police helicopter #BPS02
In a brief media briefing, Police Commissioner, Keabetswe Makgophe confirmed that police helicopter, BPS-02, which had been missing since Sunday evening, was found yesterday. Superintendent Keokeditswe Sobatha from Molepolole, Assistant...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 24 May 2014
Boko: upfront, unapologetic, BNFs son of destiny?
First though, the boldness: See, very few people are as confident of their abilities as Duma Boko is. He knows what he is capable of, and he knows who comes close to matching him much as he knows who doesn’t. That is an ace - a great deal of...
509,Lawrence Ookeditse,php7EC5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2014
Ease of doing business in Botswana improving-DHL
At a press conference held in Gaborone recently, DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa managing director, Charles Brewer noted that clearance at Botswana border posts are improving. “Engagements we have had with the officials are bearing...
441,Boitshepo Majube,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:29:05, 24 May 2014
BoB keeps interest rates steady
At a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Tuesday, it was concluded that the medium term outlook was positive, with inflation forecast to remain within the 3 – 6 percent objective. The central bank uses interest rates to influence...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:51:00, 24 May 2014
Fresh To Tswak sampling session tomorrow
The listening session is billed for this Friday at the Sportsman Pub, Main Mall. “In that sampling session, I will be performing the tracks for the first time just to give my fans a taste of what I have been cooking. I am basically creating...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/22,2013-10-22 14:33:37, 24 May 2014
Mabuthoe enlists in HIFA
In its 15th year running, HIFA is a highly acclaimed six-day annual event that showcases and promotes the arts in all their forms. The festival attracts local, regional and international artists. Mabuthoe is no stranger to the HIFA Hivos...
421,Mpho Tlale,phpB106.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 23:19:00, 24 May 2014
Is it wedding bells for Shanti Lo?
While giving feedback to one of the contestants, Tshegofatso Serite, Shanti-Lo praised the young woman’s singing, and extended an invitation for her to sing at his wedding, when it happens. Tshego, mesmerised Shanti Lo during a rendition of...
432,Zolani Kraai,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:21:39, 24 May 2014
All Star Comedy Jam hits Selebi Phikwe
The event organisors, Norman Proctor promised revellers lots and lots of laughter, saying that as usual they will be dishing out amusing jokes. “Having produced Heavyweights Comedy Jam Show featuring Deep Fried Man, Pelepele, Sifiso Nene and...
437,Kgomotso Molelekeng,php759B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 14:24:00, 24 May 2014
Khetho, Francis win Metropolitan chess finals
The quality in the competition is exemplified by the fact that the runner-up, Barileng Gaealafswe only lost to the eventual champion whild third placed, Thato Oleebile’s only setback was against the two top men. The pattern repeated itself in...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:50, 24 May 2014
BDF XI ignore deadline to appeal points deduction
BDF XI initially failed to follow procedure when submitting their case to the sports National Appeals’ Board (NAB) last month. The appeal was supposed to be lodged 30 days after the initial judgement. The deadline had long passed but the club...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 24 May 2014
BPL postpones Gunners prosecution
The Botswana Premier League (BPL) chief prosecutor, Tshiamo Rantao has told Mmegi Sport that the matter was postponed from Tuesday this week because Gunners have not been furnished with all the documents. “Yes the matter has been adjourned...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 24 May 2014
Chess star explodes over prize money
Khetho said each of the 248 players who took part in the tournament was paid P100 and this means the prize money should have been increased. He said it was clear that the BCF spent only P47,000 of the P80,000-plus available on prizes. He wondered...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 24 May 2014
Workers may shy away from strikes
Let us look at the factors which should inform business strategies of public service labour unions. We do this to understand the kind of operational and negotiating strategies which can be drawn to address the needs of the working...
24 May 2014
Vision 2016 was a good dream
The publicity manager of Vision 2016 council, Charity Kgotlafela said targets such as total poverty eradication, no new HIV infections and zero unemployment rate are among those that are impossible to meet. It is human to accept failure. We want to...
450,Mmegi Editor,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 17:32:19, 24 May 2014
Sour grapes?
24 May 2014
Youth lobby for tighter tertiary sponsorship
Youth activists have argued that Botswana’s current wide-ranging sponsorship system has become counter-productive. They say it makes learners aspire to pass their secondary school examinations with the bare minimum just to get sponsored. They...
574,Gothataone Moeng,,2013/october/08,2013-10-08 10:54:26, 24 May 2014
I am not finished - Ngoma
The former mayor of Francistown told Mmegi that he is still a very marketable figure, despite a 10-year string of poor showing in the BDP primaries. Early this year, Ngoma lost the BDP parliamentary primary elections in Francistown West to Ignatius...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 24 May 2014
Setuke enters BDPNYEC race
Setuke will be facing the incumbent NYEC chairperson Andy Boatile and Thabo Autlwetse. Through his website, www.mphosetuke.com, Setuke said after weeks of fruitful interactions with branches, their team is also in the contest for BDPNYEC...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:05:38, 24 May 2014
Police say murder accused had hit list
Detective Sergeant Quiet Shalamotho told Senior Magistrate Thebeestsile Mulalu on Wednesday that Sicelo Sibanda, 20, Javas Khumalo, 35, Mulendeni Moyo, 21, and a local, Moagi Borotho, 31, are on a mission to avenge the death of their friend, the late...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:30:07, 24 May 2014
Mohembo ferry out of service, delays movement
He said that residents of Mohembo and other villages across the river depend on the ferry to cross over to places such as Maun and have been struggling due to the situation. Kesupetswe said that the ferry is used to transport residents and their...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:22:55, 24 May 2014
The trouble with four percent
The High Court Judge Michael Leburu has postponed the case to next week when he will make a determination on the ongoing legal battle between the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) and President Khama over averments regarding...
414,Isaiah Morewagae,php55DD.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 24 May 2014
Zion members bus still missing
Weekend media reports from South Africa indicate that a total of 30 worshippers who travelled to Soweto for Easter, found themselves stranded after the bus they had hired was stolen. Yesterday, an officer at Diepkloof Police Station in Soweto told...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/10,2013-10-10 22:37:48, 24 May 2014
Questions swirl around helicopter tragedy
Superintendent Keokeditswe Sobatha from Molepolole, Assistant Superintendent Shepherd Ntobedzi from Kalakamati Village as well as Inspector Ricardo Modiri Mabotho from Lekgolobotlo Village lost their lives in the accident. In a brief media briefing,...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 24 May 2014
BDP, BNF to set Tonota alight
The BDP deputy treasurer and the party parliamentary candidate, Thapelo Olopeng said yesterday that the general elections’ candidates would be launched at a rally billed for the bus/taxi rank in the village on Saturday. Former vice president,...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:40:41, 24 May 2014
Lupita Nyong'o of Kenya named world's most beautiful person
She said she "never dreamed" she would be praised for her looks and find herself on the US weekly's cover. Nyong'o shot to fame in the film 12 Years a Slave, winning the Oscar for best supporting actress last month. She subsequently won her first...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2014
45 dead due to road accidents - Police
Head of Traffic, Assistant Commissioner Katholo Mosimanegape told Mmegi that as from December 1, to December 23 they have recorded a total number of 24 fatal road accidents, which led to 45 people dying. “Since beginning of this month...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/10,2013-10-10 22:37:48, 24 May 2014
Ukraine issues warrant arrest for ousted President
Arsen Avakov said on Facebook that a criminal case had been opened against Mr Yanukovych and other officials over "mass murder of peaceful citizens". MPs voted to remove Mr Yanukovych on Saturday after months of protest sparked by his...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 24 May 2014
UB Giants squash Dinare
Dinare has done exceptionally well this year, maintaining a top four position as they target a berth in the National Championships. But UB proved too strong for them on Saturday afternoon, scoring two home runs in the thrilling encounter. The match...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 24 May 2014
Fighters Crush Masitaoka
Fighters did not show any respect for Masitaoka as they took less than ten minutes to find their first goal through the foot of Daniel Mogapi. The goal brought confusion in Masitaoka players. In the 20th minute, Gopolang Matlou got the second goal...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 24 May 2014
Railways club wins inaugural Botswana Classic 2014
The team walked away with a trophy and a cash prize of P12, 000 with an overall time of 19:02:15. The second prize went Gaborone Cycling Club (GCC) with a time of 19:30:23. GCC also got the third position with a time of 19:55:26. The winner of the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 24 May 2014
Tafic Get Relief Win
The encounter was also marred by controversy, as two Satmos officials were red carded for using foul language towards the referee in the second half. Goalkeeper, Kagiso Tshelametsi was also shown a red card for lack of decency immediately after the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 24 May 2014
Rollers return to the top
The match was marred by controversy towards the end with two red cards as well as a penalty. The first red card was given to Santos’ defender, McDonald Tshwaranang after he was adjudged to have fouled skillful winger, Gofaone Tiro in the box....
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 24 May 2014
BOMU Clinches 50th Anniversary Music Celebrations Deal
Speaking at a BOMU event held at the newly finished Bptswana Nationa Youth Council (BNYC) headquarters, Phempheretlhe Pheto, the BOMU President, said contemporary music on September 30. He said BOMU has been entrusted with a task to coordinate...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 24 May 2014
Thabiso Nashas express your vote flops .
For an event that was scheduled to kickoff at 2pm with 100 percent local entertainment it was disappointing for one to arrive at the venue hours later and still not spot one artist in sight. It was also hard to believe the event is indeed a...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 24 May 2014
Mzanzis Sexiest Shines In Gabz
Along side rapper Zeus and Afro pop sensation Samantha Mogwe, Boity cautioned girls who attended the launch that being a teenager is very crucial in one’s life. She said that if one makes a wrong decision, “your entire life could go down...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/10,2013-10-10 22:37:48, 24 May 2014
Breakthrough for a lerotse jam maker
A jam manufactured out of melons, on a small scale, has caught the attention of Botswana’s largest retail company Choppies who have already started stocking it on their shelves. The jam can be used as a spread on bread, as filling for cupcakes...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:22:55, 24 May 2014
Trade minister snubs Oriental Plaza
The P70 million building was completed in December 2011 and was supposed to have started operations a few months after, but the minister of Trade and Industry, Dorcas Makgatho-Malesu put the spanner in the works when she denied them licences citing...
429,Patricia Edwin,php845.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 11:20:54, 24 May 2014
Sejoe Appointed CEO
Following his appointment to the position of Chief Operations Officer in September 2012, Sejoe was appointed by the Board of Directors to act as CEO until such a time that a substantive candidate was identified through a rigorous recruitment process...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 24 May 2014
EU Beef Market Still Elusive
Tombale says there is scarcity of cattle matching the EU market quality requirements. According to him 90% of Botswana’s cattle feed in communal pastures, something that disqualifies them for the EU market. They are required to be kept...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:50, 24 May 2014
Mahalapye, A "Sorry Sight!"
I was reminded of how special this village is by “a football fan” who wrote about the village recently! The distressing thing about this village is that it has stagnated in terms of development. You see, stagnation here is used quite...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 24 May 2014
Orange Botswana Slashes International Roaming By 50%
While this public disclosure is without doubt long overdue, Orange Botswana deserves the applause for being the first cellular phone company to come out and explain international roaming rates to the public. It is interesting to...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 24 May 2014
Go bipa mpa ka mabele
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 24 May 2014
Uganda: President Museveni signs anti-gay bill
A government spokesman said President Yoweri Museveni wanted to assert Uganda's "independence in the face of Western pressure". US President Barack Obama has cautioned the bill would be a backward step. Mr Museveni had previously agreed to put the...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2014
Keep looking. Dont settle
Although his audience was useful, his speech was so insightful and addressed some of the big questions people will ever confront in a very simple way. In this issue we will reproduce parts of this speech; and highlight what we believe are the...
2711,George Chingarande,phpE1B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:05:00, 24 May 2014
Questions of design at odi sub landboard offices
The Board meeting room was spacious and airy and, for once, vinyl tiles had been used throughout the building instead of the usual ceramic tiles. The clinching argument in favour of vinyl tiles is that they can take hard wear, and even when cracked...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:30:00, 24 May 2014
UBs media studies research papers go online
The research papers were originally presented at a series of seminars hosted by the Department of Media Studies in the Faculty of Humanities last year. The work reflects the wide range of teaching and research that takes place within the department....
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 24 May 2014
Kalahari scientist ignites rainbow school
With the goal of stimulating minds, nurturing creativity and sparking the imaginations of students, Hartley gave explosive presentations that kept students at the edge of their seats. “The presentations I give are designed to inspire and...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 24 May 2014
Masitara in hot soup for questioning VP
Masitara was not available on his mobile phone but talk was rife in Parliament on Friday with some MPs expressing shock that a fellow MP could be punished by his party for the comments he made in the House on national issues. The Monitor has learnt...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 24 May 2014
Rathedi is first ambassador to CARICOM
Rathedi, who is Botswana’s resident ambassador to Brazil, was also accredited as the country’s first Plenipotentiary Representative to CARICOM in a ceremony in Guyana this week. CARICOM is an organisation of 15 Caribbean nations and...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 24 May 2014
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