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After defeating Filbert Nagafela in the 2013 by-election, some young people were happy that Ngaka, with IT training would boost the participation of youth in the national assembly. Barely 12 months after his swearing in, the youthful MP was slapped...

Mmegi Editor | 31 July 2014

dapt or die

Mmegi Editor 31 July 2014

FIFA vs Botswana Govt � who will lose

Mazongo Mazongo Cain: the only good move is to stop it. We are improving on daily bases on national team so we cant risk boot from Fifa. and oh must re beole mongwe if we get booted out Kaone Mapogo Bogatsu: Kante gone mme mosola wa Constituency...

Mmegi Editor 31 July 2014

Close to 2,000 churches registered

Response: My ministry has registered 1,820 churches and de-registered 44 churches since the beginning of the National Development Plan 10; “The above figures communicate mushrooming of churches, which is serious concern that needs monitoring...

Mmegi Editor 31 July 2014

Free vaccination for Newcastle-affected areas

“Newcastle disease is a viral disease of birds that affects both domestic and wild birds, including ostriches. It is preventable by vaccination. The disease is endemic in Botswana where it circulates among backyard chickens as opposed to...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 31 July 2014

Boko to decide on Moatlhodi, Bontshetse saga?

According to information reaching this publication, Maokaneng Bontshetse, who was initially chosen to contest in the elections has now decided to stand, despite initially demanding P300,000 as compensation from the party to allow Pono Moatlhodi to...

Chakalisa Dube | 31 July 2014

Thabo Masilo�s lawyer rebuffs key witness� evidence

Mbandanzo was in court yesterday giving his testimony on what occured on August 9 2012. He said although he was on duty at the Julia Molefhe Clinic on the day, he is not stationed at the clinic. “On August 9 at around lunch time, I was on duty...

Sharon Mathala 31 July 2014

Solar electricity for schools in Tonota North

Tshireletso was responding to a question from the area MP Fidelis Molao, who wanted to know why there was a delay in connecting electricity in all the primary schools in the constituency.Molao said the minister promised to do so in the 2013/2014...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 31 July 2014

Messages of condolence

BCP’s message of condolence: Motswaledi Botswana Congress Party has learnt with shock of the passing of one of Botswana’s great sons, Gomolemo Motswaledi. DP mourns Motswaledi It is with great sadness that we hear...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane 31 July 2014

Suspicion looms over Motswaledi car accident

Suspicion arose when police officers at the scene blocked them from viewing the Audi3 which reportedly claimed the life of the prominent politician. The UDC members who arrived at the scene were head of policy and research, who was also a close...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 July 2014

Boko (centre) struggled to control his emotions at the announcement of Motswaledi's death PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Emotions high as UDC confirms Motswaledi�s death

Briefing journalists, UDC's head of mobilisation and organisation, Wynter Mmolotsi, disclosed that the party was scheduled to hold their general meeting where Motswaledi was to address the members. "We were supposed to have a meeting...

Sharon Mathala 31 July 2014

COSAFA Senior Challenge to be held in SA?

In a press statement, COSAFA confirmed the cancellation of the 2014 COSAFA Cup, which was due to be hosted by Botswana in September 13-28 but further said it had secured a sponsor to hold the event elsewhere. COSAFA remains hopeful of staging...

Staff Writer 31 July 2014

Aiming for the sky: Netball has come up with a new tournament meant to improve the quality of the national team

BONA unveils P300, 000 Spar Super Stars deal

Unlike in the past where excellence was recognised at the end of the five weeks tournament, the new sponsorship has allowed for rewarding outstanding players after each game, said BONA marketing and publicity officer, Ntebo Maplanka. “Each and...

Thato Kala 31 July 2014

D�j� vu sweeps across after Glasgow nightmare

First up, it was Pako Seribe who laboured to seventh place in his 400metre semi final race. Not much was expected from the up and coming runner. The nation’s soaring expectations were (mis) placed on the on-form Isaac Makwala. The strong...

Mqondisi Dube | 31 July 2014

Skydiving set for Makgadikgadi Epic

BTO acting chief executive officer, Thabo Dithebe, said that they have partnered with Skydive Botswana and Nata Conservation Trust in order to develop another tourism product. He said that the skydiving activity stands to add to the...

Mpho Tlale 31 July 2014

Cendric talks Khama, Toronto Fashion Week

“Honestly, I didn’t think I was going to win the award again this year so I was a bit surprised when my name was called out. Having said that, I know that I qualified to be chosen all the same because I have what it takes to be...

Gasebalwe Seretse 31 July 2014

Lattimore visits Mariri Speech Audiology Centre

Instead of pledging money like many music giants do, Lattimore decided to dedicate his time to the children. During his visit at the centre Lattimore, who was accompanied by his band, mingled and sung with the children. During an interview...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 31 July 2014

BBS demutualisation inches forward

Trade and Industry minister, Dorcas Makgato-Malesu presented amendments that will allow the BBS to make its long awaited debut into commercial banking activities. For years, the 37-year-old bank has pushed for demutualisation in order to better...

Lerato Maleke 31 July 2014

AFR bids for SA power deals

AFR holds approximately 8.7 billion tonnes of coal in eastern Botswana with advanced mining and election generation studies, as well as partnerships with established global power firms. The Australian company has also been shortlisted to build a...

Staff Writer 31 July 2014

Buckshot vows to reclaim hip hop crown

The 35-year-old rapper told Showbiz that he has returned to lead the pack once again. “I am dropping an album in October this year and it’s gonna seal my place at the top,” Buckshot said. When the artist burst into the music...

Gasebalwe Seretse 31 July 2014

Crossing the finish line: The Phikwe marathon will have a new sponsor after Mascom withdraw

Phikwe race organisers mum on new sponsor

The organisers’ spokesperson, Batisani Masunga said the name of the sponsor remains an internal Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) matter. Masunga said sponsor would be revealed when the time is right, expected to be during a press...

Calistus Kolantsho | 31 July 2014

Zebras fly out minus visas

Zebras’ welfare manager, Sakaeyo Jane said they tried in vain to process visas through the Guinea Bissau Embassy in South Africa. He said they have sent a list of names in the travelling party to Guinea Bissau so that their visas can be...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 31 July 2014

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