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In this week's paper

Keikantse Lesemela 19 August 2014

Butale, Masire lead UDC race

The Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) chairperson Nehemiah Modubule recently stated that president of Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) Andrew Motsamai will not be fielded as the UDC candidate in Gaborone Central. Modubule disclosed that...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 August 2014

Save the vulture

Where a decade ago there were several thousands vultures from various species, only a few hundred remain in Botswana. Some species are now classified as nearly extinct and others as critically endangered. To a less informed person, no one should...

Mmegi Editor | 19 August 2014

Where did we go wrong with democracy

Mmegi Editor 19 August 2014

Mmegi30yrs: Showbiz still going strong 30 years on

Arts and Culture encompasses many disciplines, which include but are not limited to the performing arts (drama, poetry etc) as well as visual and fine arts. From the onset, Mmegi made a commitment to giving readers diverse news, which of course...

Staff Writer 19 August 2014

Lake Ngami urgently needs ablution facilities

Chairperson, Moletelo Molathiwa, has revealed that fishermen in the camp don’t have anywhere to answer the ‘call of nature’ and have resorted to relieving themselves in the nearby bushes.  She said this exposes animals to...

Leinanyana Tsiane 19 August 2014

Kak Advise: residents have four months to comply

“The WUC urges all households in these areas to connect to the network and discontinue the use of pit latrines and septic tanks. We are giving those households grace periods up to the December 2014 to have connected to the network,” the...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 19 August 2014

City Lodge expands in East Africa

The company last year opened its 104-room Town Lodge in Gaborone, and it recently bought the 50% it did not already own in two hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. In its year ended June City Lodge’s normalised diluted headline earnings share rose by 11%...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane 19 August 2014

Botswana: refuge for South Africa�s rhino

In a recent story about the translocation, City Press quotes South Africa’s Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, as confirming her country’s intent. “South Africa is considering a range of rhino strongholds, inclusive of...

Sharon Mathala 19 August 2014

Public servants encouraged to adhere to the PSC

Acting Director of Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM), Theophilus Mooko, said this during the Public Service Charter Pylon launch at Tlokweng Education Centre (TEC) on Friday. TEC hosted the launch for the Ministry of Education and...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 19 August 2014

Key populations vital in the fight against AIDS

Former President and Chairperson of the National AIDS Council, Festus Mogae, said this when officiating at the National AIDS Council (NAC) 20th meeting held in Gaborone on Thursday. Mogae said, like other populations that were vulnerable to the HIV...

Zolani Kraai 19 August 2014

Tlokweng BDP members distance themselves from anti-Katse petition

The concerned members have filed affidavits claiming they were unaware of the petition and that their signatures were forged. Acting Station commander of Tlokweng police, inspector Molebatsi Moremi,  said no case has been opened but there is a...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 August 2014

ACHAP spreads into broader Africa

Speaking during the awards ceremony on Friday, Jerome Mafeni, ACHAP chief executive said the organisation is introducing new strategy in which it will have multiple funders as the main funders are revising their funding priorities. He said ACHAP is...

Keikantse Lesemela 19 August 2014

Pilikwe radiation case finally in court

Justice Modiri Letsididi instructed the parties on Thursday to have filed heads of argument by October 24, latest 31 and to be ready to argue their matter on November 5. “For the sake of moving this case forward I expect all to have filed...

Mpho Mokwape | 19 August 2014

Local acts to get treat

The lineup for the music show includes Kast, Noello, Amanandos and the MMP family to mention just a few.  The lineup will also feature a number of young and upcoming musicians. Vans Party will also feature dance groups such as Black Diamond...

Dumisani Ncube 19 August 2014

No Kuru dance fest three years on

Kuru Development Trust (KDT) board chairperson, Aaron Johannes, informed D’Kar community at a kgotla meeting recently that the dance festival will not be held this year as they have no sponsors. He revealed that they had managed to secure...

Leinanyana Tsiane 19 August 2014

Feine thrills American lensman

Rheims heard Feine’s song online and immediately posted comments praising the 17-year-old Moeding student. He told Showbiz this week that the youngster has ‘extraordinary musical talent’ hence the decision to do a bright and...

Thato Kala 19 August 2014

Botswana improves despite failure to win chess medals

Though the Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) had set a target of winning at least a medal in the open and women sections, the country’s chess players failed to deliver. The men’s team slipped out of the medal category in round 10 when they...

Calistus Kolantsho | 19 August 2014

KBL renews BoBA sponsorship

KBL through its product, Keone Mooka Mageu has been sponsoring BoBA for the last 13 years, having started in 2001. BoBA public relations officer, Mmaotho Segotso told Mmegi Sport yesterday that KBL has agreed to continue the sponsorship, though he...

Teichler Rankoa 19 August 2014

Maposa moves to South Africa

Maposa is still in the country awaiting his police clearance after which he will travel to the team’s Ga-rankuwa base, a township 37 kilometres north of Pretoria. The police clearance, according to the player, is likely to be ready by...

Thato Kala 19 August 2014

Rookies Sankoyo put their noses in front

Week two of the Premier League proceeded with no news of a sponsor for the competition, but things are shaping up well for what promises to be thrilling campaign. Bush Bucks, 2-1 victors over Motlakase Power Dynamos on the opening day, proved they...

Mqondisi Dube | 19 August 2014

Lucara lift revenue forecasts

In a statement, the company says that it has maintained its overall cost outlook for the mine of between $31-$33 per tonne ore processed with Karowe operating performance exceeding targets during the first six months of 2014. “The company...

Staff Writer 19 August 2014

Thabang�s daring single takes jabs at regime

Showbiz had a chat with the controversial afro-jazz artist, who had nothing nice to say about the present leaders. “We are living in dangerous times.  In the past, Batswana were free to express themselves, but we see things changing in...

Gasebalwe Seretse 19 August 2014

BHC home ownership campaign gathers pace

The corporation’s marketing manager Pinkie Tau told Mmegi Business that the campaign is progressing very well as many people have shown interest in buying the houses they have been renting for years. “After we educate them about the...

Pauline Dikuelo | 19 August 2014

Still no progress in Moroka shooting

The DPP’s dithering remains a mystery considering the fact that they received the final investigation report more than two months ago. “The office of the DPP initially received the docket pertaining to the matter in May, the docket was...

Sharon Mathala 19 August 2014

Basarwa sue Khama

Nare Gaoberekwe, Mosetlhanyane Matsipane, Amogelang Segootsane, Gaorapelwe Kgwathiswa and Mogoba Tshiamiso are residents of the CKGR, who have instituted the notice to sue.  “The claimants’ cause of action is their right as citizens...

Oarabile Mosikare 19 August 2014

Ramsay almost calls Mogae a liar

“As a democratic Government, we respect opinions and welcome criticism from all quarters. This is as true for retired political leaders as it is of any other Motswana,” The statement was in direct contrast to Mogae’s assertion...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 August 2014

Khama�s mystery woman

Take his latest escapade  to Makgadikgadi Pans over the weekend, where he attended this year’s sky-diving event.  He arrived in the company of a smoldering, sultry woman, who was synonymous with his every move  throughout the...

Thalefang Charles | 19 August 2014