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The million cattle logo
Back home, the government was adamant that there was no money to build an expensive higher institution of learning. Compounding the problem was the fact that the public knew very little about the importance of a university, let alone that of...
Bame Piet 20 June 2014
Namibia mulls diamond sales without De Beers
“Our diamonds are sold through a joint venture with De Beers but we are considering setting up a company through which we will be able to sell our gems directly to the trade,” Isak Katali, Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy,...
Pauline Dikuelo 20 June 2014
Youths dump Tirelo Sechaba for piece-jobs
Briefing the traditional leaders on the programme, acting Deputy Youth, Sports and Culture permanent secretary, Bethsheba Mbongwe, said some participants had already exited the programme, some of them without notice, for programmes such as...
Gothataone Moeng 20 June 2014
BNSC summons BRU over Six Nations tourney
BRU president, Elijah Jones told Mmegi Sport the BNSC has invited them for a meeting to discuss the issue after the tournament ends on Sunday. BNSC refused to assist the rugby body financially to prepare for the CAR tournament. BRU had to turn to CAR...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 20 June 2014
Diamonds lifespan extended to 2050
Diamonds have carried Botswana’s economic development for the past five decades but lack of diversification both within and outside the mining industry has posed a significant threat to future revenue streams. Speaking to...
Brian Benza 20 June 2014
IMF probes credibility of Botswana budget
In a paper titled ‘Introducing a medium term framework’, released last week, the IMF says that revenues are persistently under-forecasted, with an average error of 3.6 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), whilst expenditures usually...
Brian Benza 20 June 2014
ODC eyes 25% of Debswana output
As part of a 10-year agreement of 2011 with De Beers, the fledgling ODC currently has access to 14 percent of Debswana output (three million carats) being sold via auctions as Botswana seeks to develop its own price book through the independent...
Brian Benza 20 June 2014
Jewellers for further diversification
“We want people to go as far down the value chain as possible and that’s why we want to start a new conversation about how we can help bring jewellers to Botswana,” Mokaila said at the recent Rapaport Breakfast at the JCK Las...
Pauline Dikuelo 20 June 2014
Threatened churches blame Moswaane for their woes
Moswaane was involved in the talks between the Francistown City Council (FCC) and the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), the mother-body of African churches who squatted on open space to yodel their praises to God. When asked why FCC...
Pini Bothoko
| 20 June 2014
A quarter of births go unregistered, study finds
Following a comprehensive assessment of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems, the Department found among others, that customary marriages and divorces were going unregistered, Boammaruri Otlhogile, Chief Registration Administrator...
Gothataone Moeng 20 June 2014
Jehovah�s Witnesses �God�s word exerts power� assembly
According to their spokesperson, unlike any other book, Jehovah’s Witnesses recognise that the Bible has the power to transform lives. At the Assembly, guidance will be given on how peoples’ thoughts and ways can be harmonised with...
Gothataone Moeng 20 June 2014
Keorapetse banking on own ability to serve
In the October general elections, Keorapetse is pitted against Moeti Mohwasa of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and Opelo Makhandlela of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the Selebi-Phikwe West constituency. “I am young of...
Onalenna Kelebeile 20 June 2014
Veteran Swartz optimistic of another term
He became an active member of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and was nominated to Council following the 1984 general elections. According to Swartz, the nomination was not given to him on a silver platter, but it was because of his hard...
Leinanyana Tsiane 20 June 2014
No vacancy for briefcase politicians � Mohwasa
Mohwasa said that he understands the problems faced by the community of Selebi-Phikwe where he will be facing off against Opelo Makhandlela of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Dithapelo Keorapetse of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP). He...
Onalenna Kelebeile 20 June 2014
Stimela, Nkuna acquitted, Sebina remains in dock
The trio’s lawyers had filed an application for a “no-case to answer” ruling, arguing that the State had failed to establish any evidence linking the three with the crime. Setting Stimela and Nkuna free during his ruling yesterday,...
Mpho Mokwape
| 20 June 2014
Rollers� star denied work permit
We hope to be successful,” Rollers spokesperson, Bafana Pheto has said. He said Ngwenya who joined Township Rollers last year, is on a two-year contract with the league champions. He said the player is currently in South Africa, pending...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 20 June 2014
Electronic tax filing goes live
In revealing this, BURS principal communications officer, Matshediso Pule said the pilot process that was conducted on selected number of taxpayers was successful. “There was no particular criteria that informed the selection process in...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 20 June 2014
How the UB got its new logo
The following day in the Tuesday Mmegi, a different teaser avert appeared showing a cow with arc raised horns, grass in its mouth with the words: “It is a sign of wealth, a provider of sustenance and the grandmother of a half a herd. The symbol...
Thalefang Charles
| 20 June 2014
In Friday's paper
Sharon Mathala 20 June 2014
22 Jump Street
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
Fault in Our Stars
Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous given that Hazel's other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes...
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
Maleficent
A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
How to Train Your Dragon 2
When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
Edge of Tomorrow
An officer finds himself caught in a time loop in a war with an alien race. His skills increase as he faces the same brutal combat scenarios, and his union with a Special Forces warrior gets him closer and closer to defeating the enemy.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
How to Train Your Dragon 2
When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
22 Jump Street
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
22 Jump Street
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
Trading licences requirements relaxed
Speaking at the annual general meeting held in Gaborone on Wednesday, BOCCIM president Lekwalo Mosienyane said they remained firm on their mandate of ensuring a conducive business environment. “We engaged government through the already...
Keikantse Lesemela 20 June 2014
Property returns maintain bullish trend
A report by international property market experts, Investment Property Databank (IPD) shows that Botswana’s property sector returns are beating inflation by over two fold despite market sentiment, which points to oversupply particularly in the...
Brian Benza 20 June 2014
IMF probes credibility of Botswana budget
In a paper titled ‘Introducing a medium term framework’, released last week, the IMF says that revenues are persistently under-forecasted, with an average error of 3.6 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), whilst expenditures usually...
Brian Benza 20 June 2014
IMF probes credibility of Botswana budget
In a paper titled ‘Introducing a medium term framework’, released last week, the IMF says that revenues are persistently under-forecasted, with an average error of 3.6 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), whilst expenditures usually...
Brian Benza 20 June 2014
Diamond body formed
The objective of the so-called presidents Forum, whose members would comprise the presidents of the four industry bodies, would be to ‘Reflect the interests of all participants and stakeholders in the industry through discussion and...
Pauline Dikuelo 20 June 2014
Jewellers for further diversification
“We want people to go as far down the value chain as possible and that’s why we want to start a new conversation about how we can help bring jewellers to Botswana,” Mokaila said at the recent Rapaport Breakfast at the JCK Las...
Pauline Dikuelo 20 June 2014
Botswana woos producers
Speaking at a recent mining conference, an official of the Diamond Hub, Mmetla Masire said that as Botswana moves ahead with efforts to become a global diamond centre in the mould of Tel Aviv, New York, Mumbai and Antwerp there is an opportunity for...
Pauline Dikuelo 20 June 2014
Inflation steady at 4.5%
Annual inflation in May 2014 was lower than the 6.1 percent recorded during the same month in 2013. The downward movement of annual inflation rate between May 2013 and May 2014 was attributed to the decline in prices of commodities especially the...
Pauline Dikuelo 20 June 2014
MOD finds copper deposits
The Mahumo Deposit is 2.5 kilometres long so there may be some scale to the project. The company said in a statement that the work on the prospect could signal up to 25 kilometres of the copper prospective contact may have been folded into a...
Pauline Dikuelo 20 June 2014
Mohohlo at SA women forum
The two-day conference, ended yesterday (Thursday) was held under the theme ‘Africa Rising: Setting an Inclusive Agenda recognises Africa’s recent growth’. It was to unpack the rise of Africa and direct conversation towards...
Pauline Dikuelo 20 June 2014
�Your rights�
In fact we have an enormous array of rights that have been put there to protect us, covering almost everything we do with our money and our lives. For instance a fundamental right we have as consumers, one sometimes overlooked or ignored by some...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 20 June 2014
Hectic BNOC schedule forces Olympic Day postponement
Local sports enthusiasts were expected to join the rest of the world next Monday to celebrate the Olympic Day, but the commemorations have been moved to September in Masunga. BNOC communications and marketing manager, Mpho Motlhabane said their...
Shingirai Madondo 20 June 2014
NLB cautions against ranch fraudsters
The said fraudsters, who usually request a sum ranging from P1,200 to P4,000 also claim to offer applicants assistance to sell repossessed plots. The land board secretary Nickson Mogapi said during a press conference that tracing the fraudsters...
Onalenna Kelebeile 20 June 2014
Stricken farmers call for crops insurance cover
Speaking during an interview, Ramokapane said that though farmers’ associations are still in negotiations with potential insurance companies, there is a delay as the companies are reluctant because farming is a risky undertaking. Ramokapane...
Onalenna Kelebeile 20 June 2014
Threatened churches blame Moswaane for their woes
Moswaane was involved in the talks between the Francistown City Council (FCC) and the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), the mother-body of African churches who squatted on open space to yodel their praises to God. When asked why FCC...
Pini Bothoko
| 20 June 2014
Youths dump Tirelo Sechaba for piece-jobs
Briefing the traditional leaders on the programme, acting Deputy Youth, Sports and Culture permanent secretary, Bethsheba Mbongwe, said some participants had already exited the programme, some of them without notice, for programmes such as...
Gothataone Moeng 20 June 2014
Do black people tip?
Whoever said black folks don’t tip must have been high on an illegal substance. I am black and I do tip but not every time because I feel and believe that tipping is not an obligation. I tip when my mood or money allows. However, to date I fail...
Mpho Tlale 20 June 2014
Maleficent
A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
Edge of Tomorrow
An officer finds himself caught in a time loop in a war with an alien race. His skills increase as he faces the same brutal combat scenarios, and his union with a Special Forces warrior gets him closer and closer to defeating the enemy.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
Maleficent
A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
Edge of Tomorrow
An officer finds himself caught in a time loop in a war with an alien race. His skills increase as he faces the same brutal combat scenarios, and his union with a Special Forces warrior gets him closer and closer to defeating the enemy.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
How to Train Your Dragon 2
When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
Edge of Tomorrow
An officer finds himself caught in a time loop in a war with an alien race. His skills increase as he faces the same brutal combat scenarios, and his union with a Special Forces warrior gets him closer and closer to defeating the enemy.
Staff Writer 20 June 2014
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