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An injustice finally corrected
Judges Legwaila, Lesetedi and Howie ruled that the children of a deceased man had legal rights to his estate, despite the fact that he was not married to their mother. What ostensibly appears as a matter of course, has in fact been a...
Mmegi Editor
| 05 August 2014
Botswana is enjoying higher economic growth and well- being
Mmegi Editor 05 August 2014
Foundation plans nationwide free health services
The foundation invited around 60 health personnel specialising in diabetes, oral health, colon cancer and kidney problems to provide comprehensive screening for common causes of morbidity and mortality. They were backed by facilities and experts from...
Pini Bothoko
| 05 August 2014
Tawana expresses fears on counter-terrorism law
He supported the bill but said that it would have been more useful if it could also deal with corruption. He urged the government to ensure that Batswana are happy by creating jobs, refraining from oppressing the poor and curbing corruption....
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 05 August 2014
Parliament passes Industrial Development Policy motion
The policy measures include industrial establishment rules, role of the state in industrialisation, incentives such as free or subsidised land, taxation regime, establishment grants, reserved sectors policy, as well as import substitution support...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane 05 August 2014
BMWU complains about treatment of Moolmans workers
The union made the complaint in a petition submitted to the District Commissioner’s office last week to be forwarded to the management of Aveng Moolmans and the ministries of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources; and Labour and Home...
Patricia Edwin 05 August 2014
CoA seals landmark inheritance judgement
Shortly after the man’s death, his siblings took over his property and denied his children any right to it. Their claim was that they did not know the children – that their brother did not have any children. However the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 05 August 2014
Bontshetse fights Tonota recall
Bontshetse was last week controversially recalled from contesting the general elections in Tonota at the general elections later this year, giving the upperhand to his rival, Pono Moatlhodi. However, Bontshetse, who last week said he would engage...
Chakalisa Dube
| 05 August 2014
All clear after first Ebola scare
Yesterday, Head of the District Health Management Team, Godfrey Simonga told Mmegi that there was no need for panic as tests had cleared the Botswana College of Agriculture student. The student (name known to this publication) is a Liberian citizen...
Sharon Mathala 05 August 2014
Pistorious expert probes Motswaledi�s death
Accident scene reconstruction experts from South Africa also visited the crash site in Pitsane where they conducted detailed analyses. Reports from all experts, who have been engaged by the UDC, are expected within the week, with the...
Sharon Mathala 05 August 2014
In Tuesday's paper
Sharon Mathala 05 August 2014
Parliament passes Retirement Funds Bill
The retirement funds to be regulated by the new law include annuities, preservation funds, beneficiary funds, and external funds, among others. The Bill also regulates administrators and boards of retirement funds. When presenting the Bill,...
Lerato Maleke 05 August 2014
BBS banks on demutualisation as profits fall
According to the results, BBS recorded a four percent decline in profits from P71million in the previous year to P68 million. In a statement accompanying the results, BBS board Chairman Cross Kgosidiile attributed the decline in profits to the...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 05 August 2014
BCL embarks on grand diversification drive
This is in line with the company’s efforts to transform the mine into a regional metallurgical hub. The company is also exploring iron deposits while plans are also underway to establish a sulphuric acid plant and a coal-to-liquid...
Onalenna Kelebeile 05 August 2014
Kosher Nightz a star-studded event
Khuli Chana fresh from AFRIMMA awards, which were held in Texas, United States of America, says he has had a hectic 2 weeks of traveling in different time zones and fell ill on his trip. “I will not be in Botswana due to having acute...
Sharon Mathala 05 August 2014
The return of Phiri JR II
Born Onkabetse Phiri, the 27-year-old musician has finished recording a five track EP titled Grown Man’s Business, which is already receiving some airplay on different radio stations. The singer who is a former dancer has been in the music...
Dumisani Ncube 05 August 2014
Musicians steal the show at Kabelano
Music shows started after the semi final games as soccer lovers were waiting for the finals featuring Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers. It was the local Hip Hop star ATI who opened the show with his one-man performance. Of late ATI has...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 05 August 2014
Butler�s pragmatic approach pays-off
Skepticism flowed through when the Englishman ventured into Botswana for his first African assignment in February. He had never taken charge of a national team before. But the Englishman was tasked with major repair works after the...
Mqondisi Dube
| 05 August 2014
Under-19 boys� cricket team tours Namibia
BCA fixtures and publicity secretary Sumod Damodar told Mmegi Sport that their Namibian counterparts invited the Under-19 team. Namibia is preparing to host an international Under-19 tournament later this month. Damodar said the tour is...
Dumisani Ncube 05 August 2014
Montsho faces uphill task to clear her name
Montsho’s sample tested positive for banned stimulant methylhexaneamine during a random test. The result drew mixed reactions in her homeland with outpouring sympathy, while others felt she needed to exercise caution on what she consumes. A...
Mqondisi Dube
| 05 August 2014
Zebras start away to Tunisia
The trip is certain to evoke July 1, 2010 memories as Zebras, unrecognized, sneaked out of the country to kick-start what rolled into a successful campaign. On that day, when the 2010 World Cup was in full swing, Zebras coach, Stanley Tshosane and...
Mqondisi Dube
| 05 August 2014
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