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Thursday Paper

Keikantse Lesemela 17 July 2014

The President�s deafening silence

This is particularly so when issues arise that strike at the very heart of the republic, such as is presently taking place with the corruption allegations around the Director General of Intelligence and Security, Isaac Kgosi. Whether true or not,...

Mmegi Editor | 17 July 2014

M'holose! Le hapaantswe ke Voter Trafficking

Onalenna Kelebeile 17 July 2014

HIV free babies infected in adolescence

“PMTCT has put a decline to the number of infections on children born with HIV but now they get infected with the virus in their adolescence,” she said.  Rabantheng was making a presentation at the National Training on Comprehensive...

Patricia Edwin 17 July 2014

Batswana encouraged to embrace transformation

He said education has been provided freely to Batswana youth, adding that primary school net enrolment rate reached 93.1% in 2013.“With the advent of local tertiary institutions, which are not easily accessible but also cost effective, we are...

Leinanyana Tsiane 17 July 2014

PTA taking hands-on approach on students� work

Magama said this during the Northern Practical Subjects Association (NOPSA) fair that was held at Francistown Senior Secondary School on Saturday.  He said  gone are the days of parents complaining about student’s problems instead of...

Pini Bothoko | 17 July 2014

Glimmer of hope as Tsolamosese residents get water and electricity

Some homes in Block Four also known as Rantutu ward, in Mogoditshane had pending issues with the Mogoditshane Sub Land Board which stalled progress on connection. At the heart of the stalemate were reported disputes between the land board and...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 17 July 2014

Motswana student wins Cambridge award

Cambridge Top in the World awards recognises the success of learners who have achieved the highest standard mark in the world for a single subject. Aarnav Ram, a learner at John Mackenzie High School, received a Cambridge Top in the World award for...

Staff Writer 17 July 2014

On Wednesday's parliamentary questions and answers

Tertiary students allowances Question: Rayner Makosha ( Nata/Gweta): Asked the Acting Minister of Education and Skills Development to brief the House on the status of the tertiary students allowances in Botswana with a specific reference to: the...

Staff Writer 17 July 2014

Headman faces defilement charges

Pilane’s trial was scheduled to start before Mochudi Magistrate, Game Yuyi yesterday, but was postponed after Khumoetsile Tirelo successfully asked for a deferral. According to papers before the court, Pilane is accused of sexually abusing an...

Sharon Mathala 17 July 2014

Loan sharks ordered to return bo-Omang

The warning comes as the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) battles to restrain illegal cash loans who are believed to be behind unfair lending practices, which include the retention of identity...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2014

Soldiers strip naked for job

Mpho Dubane’s lawyer says he was forced to strip naked in front of his colleagues at Pandamatenga and run about naked, before mimicking a gorilla. At the High Court, Dubane had asked for P120,000 which was declared excessive. Yesterday, his...

Mpho Mokwape | 17 July 2014

UDC, BCP hold conferences

UDC chairman Motlatsi Molapise says they are making efforts to reach out to voters across various constituencies. “Although we began our campaigns late we still want to know the challenges our supporters are faced with on the ground. We have...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2014

BCP cllr Mosweu sheds mokoko tag?

The outspoken Botswana Congress Party (BCP) councillor announced in the first half of the year that he would contest the elections as an independent candidate citing ill treatment from the party. Though he has never been elaborate on the ill...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 July 2014

D-day for UDC�s Tonota war

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), of which the BNF is a member, was thrown into chaos in April when Moatlhodi – Tonota’s incumbent MP – decamped from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and immediately posed a...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 July 2014

Former High Court judge Marumo dies

At the time of his death, Marumo was a practising private attorney at his firm, Marumo Legal Consultants. He also chaired the Law Society of Botswana’s Disciplinary Committee. In a glittering career spanning several decades, Marumo served as...

Mbongeni Mguni | 17 July 2014

I have other tapes please!

I have been watching a series about some tapes being used against some people, whilst others went to court to seek authority to prohibit some people from using these tapes. You see, this country is a nice place to live in. Just a few months...

Bame Piet 17 July 2014

Moore still ponders TAFIC offer?

Yesterday, TAFIC spokesperson, Gilbert Makombo said that Moore has requested time to make a decision. “We had a meeting with Moore recently and he said that he will be travelling abroad and he will only give us his response when he returns in...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 July 2014

League boss grumbles over sponsorship

He complained yesterday that referees, instead of clubs stand to benefit more from the arrangement. He said clubs raised the matter during a recent general assembly. Olopeng said clubs want a lump sum and prize money at the end of the season,...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 July 2014

Constituency tournaments power Highlanders

He explained that they will rely on their promotion winning squad which was largely drawn from the constituency tournaments. He said they will reinforce the squad with two Zimbabwean players from TAFIC, a midfielder and a striker who was loaned to...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 17 July 2014

BONA introduces Super Stars tourney

Spar has donated P300,000 to sponsor the tournament. Players will be selected into the six teams created specifically for the competition. The national team will be joined by Under-20, Under-25 and Over-25 sides plus two select squads; one made up of...

Thato Kala 17 July 2014

New regulations delay BoBA elections

The names of those who survive the vetting will be sent to AIBA for further screening. BoBA was scheduled to hold its elections last weekend but had to postpone the exercise because the process of screening and submission of profiles of candidates...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 17 July 2014

Mr Molzz drops Recognition

Mr Molzz said  he believes some people use money as an excuse not to pursue their dreams.  He said students fail because of getting into relationships too early  and peer pressure. Further, he said people get fired from work because of...

Lerato Maleke 17 July 2014

Vee empathises with frustrated fans

The famous musician’s ‘limited’ guest list  500 people caused a storm on social media. Fans vented their anger on different platforms, including a Facebook page called Vee O Ntimile Lenyalo.  On the page fans shared their...

Chippa Legodimo 17 July 2014

Hip-hop extravaganza at Airport Junction

These include; Khuli Chana, who was recently in Botswana for the Miller Sound Clash, and Cassper Nyovest of Doc Shebeleza fame who also performed in Gaborone recently. There will also be former Teargas member Ntokozo KO Mdluli, whose song Cara Cara...

Mpho Tlale 17 July 2014

Inflation quickens marginally

“Two group indices recorded changes of at least 1.0 percent between May and June, Health (2.2 percent), Furnishing, Household Equipment& Routine Maintenance (1.0 percent). “The Health index group was pushed by a 3.5 percent Hospital...

Staff Writer 17 July 2014

Stanbic promotes youth entrepreneurship

The sponsorhip is part of the bank’s campaign of promoting financial literacy and entrepreneurship development amongst young Batswana. The project comes on the back of a strong reputation for driving sustainable financial literacy initatives...

Staff Writer 17 July 2014

LEA launches an all-sector strategy

In the past strategy, 2010-2014 LEA only focused on four sectors of the economy which include dairy, leather, piggery and horticulture. Launching the new four-year strategy in Gaborone this week, LEA chief executive, Tebogo Matome said the authority...

Keikantse Lesemela 17 July 2014