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In Friday's paper

Maureen Odubeng 08 August 2014

KTM members mourn, pay tribute to Motswaledi

Speaking to Arts & Culture, Afro-jazz songbird Nnunu Ramogotsi said that her interaction with the celebrated and multi-talented Motswaledi helped shape her life and career. “I first met Motswaledi in 1998 after my conductor at St Conrad...

Gasebalwe Seretse 08 August 2014

Nation robbed of great leader

Motswaledi was indeed a man of many talents.   Whatever he set his mind on he did it to his level best and as a result, the fallen hero has touched the lives of many from different walks of lives.  Hiss political career was quite promising...

Maureen Odubeng | 08 August 2014

Gomolemo Motswaledi: A music giant honoured through song

“Gomolemo Sir G, o re godisitse. Re go amule robala…A re mo gopoleng tsala ya rona. Mo go wena re ithutile..”. These are some of the lyrics by Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete (KTM) choir honouring, Gomolemo Thatayaone Motswaledi. KTM...

Mpho Tlale 08 August 2014

Kgalajwe�s last glance at the mayoral seat

James Kgalajwe ascended to the mayoral seat after his predecessor, Ephraim Maiketso, suffered a vote of no confidence, which was upheld by the Francistown High Court. At his office this week, Kgalajwe described to Mmegi how overwhelmed he was at...

Pini Bothoko | 08 August 2014

Ethnic broadcast debate rages on

The motion, which was defeated, has triggered national debate within and outside the National Assembly on the issue of national languages and the seemingly unending conflict between self-recognition and nation building. Interestingly, in Parliament,...

Patricia Edwin 08 August 2014

Death and social media

Despite all the confirmations, some of the reporters regarded the news as too insensitive because it was “too early to report it”.  There was an argument that, “family members might not be aware of the incident,” and so...

Thalefang Charles | 08 August 2014

Bonyongo defies BDP to stand as mokoko

“I was chosen by the people to represent them at the upcoming 2014 general elections. Even when I was defeated at Bulela Ditswe, I still chose to become an independent candidate because the people chose me,” he says. Reverend Boy Farai...

Patricia Edwin 08 August 2014

Kuchwe changes teams after 30 years,

An announcement by personnel who were counting the votes in the BDP’s Tati East primaries last year, convinced the 57-year-old farmer and entrepreneur to leave the democrats and seek a new home. Kuchwe found out he had lost to Samson Moyo Guma...

Patricia Edwin 08 August 2014

Resolution of the crossroads status of my political career

During my boyhood years I joined a party marked by a legendary commitment to its Constitution with a culture for sober minded dispute resolution and with a recognition of the broad National Principles of Democracy, Unity, Self Reliance, Development...

Correspondent 08 August 2014

�Questions�

So the thing now is they don’t want to give me the money I’ve worked for and want to deduct P1,050 from my money. I should have been paid yesterday but they haven’t yet paid me! So I just want to know about notice. Am I not supposed...

Correspondent 08 August 2014

Power shortages retards Kalahari copper belt

The discovery of copper and silver deposits along the Kalahari copper belt which straddles from Zambia brought mining excitement in a district already booming with wildlife based tourism.  Boseto mine near Toteng operated by DML in 2012 was the...

Boniface Keakabetse 08 August 2014

Sponsor remains a secret on race eve

Mascom, which has sponsored the race over the last five editions, pulled out this year.  The announcement of the sponsor was expected on Wednesday.  LOC spokesperson, Baphisani Masunga said they could not reveal the sponsor’s identity...

Chakalisa Dube | 08 August 2014

Chess makes BOPSSA debut

The tournament has suffered a drawback after the North West pulled out due to logistical problems, leaving 10 regions to compete. BOPSSA publicity secretary, Lawrence Moseki said preparations for the schools tournament have been completed. The...

Chakalisa Dube | 08 August 2014

Change of format as basketball season starts

Traditionally, the basketball season starts in April, but this year, this did not happen because Botswana was hosting the Africa Youth Games. Because of reduced numbers, there will be no top four clash at the end of the season in the men’s...

Thato Kala 08 August 2014

Regulation of contractors gathers steam

Speaking at the Infrastructure Science and Technology Pitso held in Gaborone this week the minister said that these efforts are meant to bring professionalism in the construction industry where shoddy jobs have been blamed on fly-by-night...

Keikantse Lesemela 08 August 2014

One Day cricket tourney kicks-off this weekend

Francistown Cricket Club (FCC), Nyagabgwe Cricket Club (NCC), Francistown Sport and Recreation Club (FSRC) and Phikwe Cricket Club (PCC) will play in the north while Tladi, Shining Stars, Ditlhasa and Southern Rocks will do battle in the south. The...

Dumisani Ncube 08 August 2014

Clubs� war chest tops P30m . . .

The Premier League has burgeoned into a competitive product over the seasons attracting multi million sponsorship from be MOBILE, a cellular phone services provider. However, the sponsorship brakes have been temporarily slammed as the competition...

Mqondisi Dube | 08 August 2014

Teams ready to roar

Club: Police XI Position last season: 4 Player to watch: Betsho Pius Home colours: Maroon and gold Away colours: Gold and maroon Home ground: Otse Stadium Capacity: 2, 000 Coach: Maitumelo Lotlaamoreng  Lotlaamoreng (coach): “We...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 08 August 2014

SA�s athlete who aided Amos speaks

He has largely been credited as the man who untangled Amos after Kenyan threats, David Rudisha and Ferguson Rotich appeared to box the Botswana athlete.  Some Batswana took to social networks to hail Olivier’s unselfish heroics. Medal...

Mqondisi Dube | 08 August 2014

Let Motswaledi rest in dignity

Motswaledi believed in law and order. He believed in a better, peaceful, prosperous, just and secure Botswana. Initial reports are to the effect that he died in a road accident near Pitsane village. There is suspicion surrounding his death. Both the...

Mmegi Editor | 08 August 2014

Regulation of contractors gathers steam

The Minister of Infrastructure Science and Technology (MIST), Johnie Swartz said the drafting of the appropriate legislation for registration of construction contractors in all disciplines is in progress and will be in place next year. Speaking at...

Keikantse Lesemela 08 August 2014

If Motswaledi was killed, surely Intelligence had a hand in it

The moment Gomolemo Motswaledi’s death was announced, it seems almost the whole nation thought he was deliberately killed. This was even before we could get the faintest details of the said accident. One thing I am certain of is that no single...

Richard Moleofe 08 August 2014

When Khama doesn�t care, even about the US

Khama indifference towards international meets unhealthy Botswana, one of the few African countries revered for being a shining example of democracy and economic success, is the only country that did not attend the United States–Africa...

Ntibinyane Ntibinyane 08 August 2014

Parliament passes bill to reserve BTC shares to citizens

The amendment makes the BTC employee scheme exclusive to citizens only. The minister submitted the bill under a certificate of urgency because the listing of the BTC Limited in the Botswana Stock Exchange is due on August 22. He said the bill...

Lerato Maleke 08 August 2014

Govt shifts beneficiation focus to base metals

The base metals beneficiation would create employment and fuel economic growth and diversification, said the minister. Mokaila revealed that Botswana has five base metals mines while there are a number of prospecting projects that are...

Boniface Keakabetse 08 August 2014

Residential property market caps

Speaking during a BHC workshop held in Gaborone this week, real estate asset manager at Stanlib, Sethebe Manake noted that the home ownership market is now more flexible for people to invest in as interest rates have gone down. Also, she said banks...

Pauline Dikuelo | 08 August 2014

Tender dispute stalls Kazungula Bridge

Funded by loans from the African Development Bank, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as well as contributions from both the governments of Zambia and Botswana, the project’s ground breaking was initially scheduled for last...

Brian Benza 08 August 2014

Kgosi gets a break

Until last week Wednesday, local newspapers especially the private press, reported heavily on the unfolding story of the alleged corruption and suspected money laundering that Kgosi was accused of. The recent expose came after sensitive information...

Ryder Gabathuse | 08 August 2014

High Court confirms rapist�s sentence

Thomas Cork wanted his 2012 conviction and sentence for attempted rape quashed arguing that he never pleaded guilty to the charge because he was presented with an incorrect charge sheet of rape. But when delivering judgment yesterday, Dingake said...

Mpho Mokwape | 08 August 2014

Water supply situation

He however, highlighted a few which include the Lobatse dam, and the support infrastructure, which he said currently supplies 22 villages in Tswapong North; the Maun water treatment plant, which moved Maun from water supply deficit to surplus; the...

Lerato Maleke 08 August 2014

Family fingers cops after missing woman found dead

The deceased’s older sister, Malebo Ramocha told Mmegi that her sister, who was also known around the village by the name of Mmaonyana, went missing on July 13. “ Mmaonyana went missing on the Sunday of July 13. Of course when she did...

Sharon Mathala 08 August 2014

Minister Batshu trade labour laws

He further said after organising the employees of National Food Technology Research Centre (NFTRC) IN March 2009, the trainers and Allied Workers Union (TAWU) applied for recognition, to the management of NFTRC. He said the employer did not grant the...

Lerato Maleke 08 August 2014

UDC youth vow to bar BDP speakers at UDC leader�s funeral

Motswaledi will be buried today in Serowe. Segokgo said their heckling of BDP leaders yesterday was a sign that they are not supporting the decision reached by both their party leaders and Motswaledi’s parents to include BDP members in the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 August 2014

Serowe, Palapye accommodation full for Motswaledi

A random check by Mmegi confirmed that the popular Serowe Hotel had been fully booked for Thursday, since it was announced that the Botswana Movement for Democracy leader had passed away in a car accident. It is understood that mourners initially...

Onalenna Kelebeile 08 August 2014

How Motswaledi cut his political teeth

He had no time for kicking homemade soccerballs as his peers did. As politics is as old as humanity itself, Gomolemo – the former Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) secretary general and Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) president –...

Ryder Gabathuse | 08 August 2014

Recalled by the BDP, recalled by death

Gomolemo Motswaledi never imagined he would one day have to oppose his childhood and family party. He, along with the likes of Wynter Mmolotsi and Botsalo Ntuane, was among young people the ruling Botswana Democratic Party was grooming for...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 August 2014

Messages for Motswaledi

Message from the son Writing about a man whose mental, political and physical stature was of great magnitude is a challenge. Martin Luther King Jr once said, “Our lives begin to end the day we become SILENT about things that...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 08 August 2014