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Security officials "routinely" rape women in prisons in DR Congo

Freedom From Torture said medical reports of 34 women showed many of them had been brutally gang-raped. The women - who included traders and professionals aged between 18 and 62 - are seeking asylum in the UK. Democratic Republic of Congo...

Correspondent 03 June 2014

In Tuesday's paper

Correspondent 03 June 2014

Humanitarians aren�t we?

The walk has been postponed twice now and many other things have stood in his way such as lack of sponsorship, but his sincerity and perseverance remains as he pushes on. It is not about making money from this, it is about the human spirit and its...

Maya Roze 03 June 2014

Let�s give credit where it�s due, Botswana has potential!

We are used to hearing, saying and reading negative stuff about our country. We are not a country of high achievers and for the most part, have low expectations of our people and government. There are also problems in this country, which are usually...

Keletso Thobega 03 June 2014

Symphony plans regional expansion

The Scheme, which has come into the market to give both existing and potential medical aid members, a ‘true alternative with innovative products and services’, officially, opened its doors on  May,1 2013. Coming into the market as...

Staff Writer 03 June 2014

Botswana�Moz rail study set to start this year

  The railway line is expected to start at a new dry port to be established near Selebi Phikwe, in eastern Botswana, and pass through Zimbabwe. Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Minister Kitso Mokaila says that prefeasibility study into the...

Correspondent 03 June 2014

Chobe bullish on tourism prospects

In a statement accompanying the company’s financial results for the year ended February 2014, the tourism company stated that when compared to the previous year, they have seen an increase in revenue for the group will be achieved in the...

Staff Writer 03 June 2014

Dutch firm assessing CBM deposits

The engagement of the Dutch company is part of the broader coal road map strategy, which seeks to develop a plan for the monetisation of between 30 trillion to 40 trillion cubic feet of CBM gas deposits in Botswana. The World Bank will fund...

Pauline Dikuelo | 03 June 2014

My Star camera- woman aims high

“I enjoyed more of the aerial shots and the action on various wildlife species fighting for territories,” she said. She later made up her mind and enrolled with Limkokwing for an Associate Degree in Broadcasting, Radio and...

Zolani Kraai 03 June 2014

Kuminda pulls Zhizha off in style

Even though the event could, arguably, have not reached the standard of Kalanga festivals like the popular Domboshaba, celebrated around September annually at Masunga village, Zhizha still saw a sizable crowd from surrounding villages and...

Pini Bothoko | 03 June 2014

How the Zebras fared in Burundi win

Kabelo Dambe 7 He was always confident and never put a foot wrong. He calmed the nerves with an assortment of saves towards the end as Burundi came charging for the all-important equaliser.  He applied route one football when he found a...

Mqondisi Dube | 03 June 2014

Nyumasi leaves for Santos trials

His agent, Comfort Ramatabele said Santos has requested that the player is sent for assessment before a final decision is made. “The assessment will last for probably a week. I am hopeful that the player will impress during that period and get...

Chakalisa Dube | 03 June 2014

Was it Botswana�s best ever sporting week?

Focus zeroed in on Botswana on May 22 when Africa descended on the vast but sparsely populated nation. For the next 10 days, Gaborone was the focal point as 2,500 athletes drawn from 53 countries competed in the Africa Youth Games. It began with a...

Mqondisi Dube | 03 June 2014

Zebras favoured to clinch group stage berth

Zimbabwe suffered a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Tanzania to crash out while Liberia fell to fast improving Lesotho. Malawi narrowly survived when they lost 3-1 away to Chad after winning the first leg 2-0. Namibia fell by the wayside after losing 3-1 on...

Mqondisi Dube | 03 June 2014

MoH to seek alternative ARV dispensation

Accounting before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday, Malefho conceded that the current means of dispensing the drugs is a violation of patients’ privacy and promotes stigma. Currently, most government facilities have Infectious...

Gothataone Moeng 03 June 2014

Convicted robber blames evil spirits

It was just after case facts, which included robbing a house on March 21 in Makomoto, were read that Ezra Mhlanga told the court he was under the spell of evil spirits when committing the offences. Chief Magistrate Gaedupe Makgatho had earlier said...

Lebogang Mosikare | 03 June 2014

Ngwato LB sends out warning

According to the land board, the con artists claim they are able to sell repossessed plots to potential developers and land-seekers in Palapye and Mahalapye. The land board said one of the culprits calls himself, ‘Phenyo Tamocha’ or...

Sharon Mathala 03 June 2014

Water shortage in Northeast

The affected villages include Masunga, Mapoka, Moroka, Zwenshambe, Jackalas No. 1, Jackalas No. 2 and surrounding areas.  The public is advised to use the little water available sparingly so that it can last longer and to keep the taps closed at...

Sharon Mathala 03 June 2014

Report incidents of violence

Speaking at the launch of the Northern Division Police Women Network Anti-Rape Campaign in Maun recently, Makgophe said rape and related violations affect the mental and physiological wellbeing of the victims.  Makgophe noted that Maun has been...

Sharon Mathala 03 June 2014

Judge slams �giggling� prosecutor

Mothobi’s anger was sparked when the prosecutor appeared to laugh in the middle of his tongue-lashing, in a case involving a murder. “Why do you think this is funny? I hope that no members of the press are present in this...

Mpho Mokwape | 03 June 2014

Mogae departs for Tunisia

A statement from the Office of the President says Mogae will return to Botswana on June 6. Last year the former president was among former heads of state who were assigned to mediate between deposed Egyptian president Mohammad Morsi and his...

Staff Writer 03 June 2014

BDP councillor arrested, questioned over alleged voter trafficking

A search by police of the councillor’s property is alleged to have turned up election registration cards, belonging to individuals other than himself. Police say a minimum of five other people, including Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)...

Onalenna Kelebeile 03 June 2014

Thabo Masilo may testify in his trial

Yesterday, his lawyer, Kgosietsile Ngakayagae told Mmegi that his client could take the stand depending on the outcome of testimony from state witnesses. The state alleges that the 22-year-old former Botho University student brutally raped and...

Sharon Mathala 03 June 2014

Moatlhodi, Bontshetse impasse ensues

The resolution was made during a meeting on Sunday called to discuss the impasse between the Member of Parliament Pono Moatlhodi and Maokaneng Bontshetse. Prior to Moatlhodi’s defection from the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 June 2014

Domkrag, the party of the ultimate dishonest propaganda!

This false propaganda was broadcast in spite of the fact that the opposition had more relevant, more sensible policies that exposed the ruling party as a breed of hopeless politicians, who refused to learn from the vibrant opposition, they preferred...

Michael Dingake 03 June 2014

Youth Games should trigger paradigm shift

Propelled by a presidential target of 30 medals, the young sports girls and boys garnered a total of 34, including seven gold and an array of silver and bronze. From the organisation, to the attendances, the safety/security protocols and support, the...

Mmegi Editor | 03 June 2014

Tsotso is ready for much bigger challenge

Over the past few weeks there have been a few names mentioned and there is one particular name that has hogged the back pages in both Botswana and South Africa.   He is arguably the best footballer in Botswana at the moment. He is arguably the...

Thuso Palai 03 June 2014

PAC Next!!!!

Mmegi Editor 03 June 2014