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Islamist militants 'kill reporter James Foley on video'

The militants said the killing was revenge for US air strikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq. Foley's mother Diane said on Facebook she was proud of her son: "He gave his life trying to expose the world to the suffering of the Syrian...

Correspondent 20 August 2014

In the Wednesday paper

Mqondisi Dube 20 August 2014

Francistown growth needs to be inclusive-PHK

The investment forum will be held from August 19 to 21 at Adanosia Hotel under the theme, ‘City of Francistown: An Investment Centre of Choice by 2022-A step Forward to your investment.’Kedikilwe pointed out that he did not see...

Patricia Edwin 20 August 2014

SPEDU chief encourages financial prudence

Speaking during the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) open day held here last Friday, Kedisitse said many Batswana have lost millions of Pula after investing in unlicenced financial institutions.  He pointed out that...

Onalenna Kelebeile 20 August 2014

BSE boost market efficiency with news service

Briefing the media about the service yesterday, BSE chief Executive, Hiran Mendis said the service has been implemented as part of the strategy of making the BSE a repository of exchange related information for the benefit of the market. “This...

Keikantse Lesemela 20 August 2014

Sheleng attempts a second comeback

However, shortly after releasing their first album, the group disbanded amid reports of conflicts in management of the band. Ironically, this transpired shortly after their debut album won the Best newcomer award at the Botswana Musicians Union...

Chippa Legodimo 20 August 2014

Double Jay to claim spot with Most Wanted

The song, released a few months ago, is currently enjoying rotation on radio stations.  The budding artist said that he has finished shooting the video for the song and is scheduled to play on Btv’s popular music show, Flava Dome this...

Gasebalwe Seretse 20 August 2014

Vee�s former dancers release single

The duo, worked who with Vee for five years until 2007, have reunited to make music together. Their new single has three house tracks, which include the title-track Cherry, and Mistress. The two are adamantly convinced that they have no trace of...

Thato Kala 20 August 2014

The races come to town

One of the event organisers, Chabo Majaha, has said that amongst other things they aim, through the initiative, to encourage riding as a sporting and recreation activity. The Bots Race also promotes fellowship amongst riders.  Majaha said horse...

Mpho Tlale 20 August 2014

Tafnaz blends photography with music

He told Showbiz that art is limitless and has no boundaries, which is why he wants to combine both his artistic talents to come up with a magnificent art work. Tafnaz boasted that he is a modern day Picasso who captures intriguing moments digitally....

Dumisani Ncube 20 August 2014

Jubilation in Maun as Sankoyo register impressive results

On Saturday, Bush Bucks travelled to Selebi-Phikwe where they beat hosts FC Satmos 2-1. Bush Bucks won their debut Premier League match 2-1 against visiting  Motlakase.  The teams’ positive run has been met with euphoria in...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 20 August 2014

Ditlhasa overcome Shining Stars

Shining Stars skipper, Thatayaone Tshose won the toss and elected to field first while Aziz Mintu and Zain Abbasi opened the batting for Ditlhasa. The two opening batsmen started with a very high run rate scoring 50 in six overs. Abbasi was bowled...

Dumisani Ncube 20 August 2014

Badminton tournament shows growth

The second edition of the tournament sponsored by Landscape Solutions attracted 53 junior players from various clubs. The tournament organiser, Modesto Madzambi said compared to last year, there has been a massive response from players. Around 30...

Calistus Kolantsho | 20 August 2014

BoBA takes competitions to the regions

The association’s public relation’s officer, Mmaotho Segotso told Mmegi Sport yesterday that some clubs are far from the main venues of Gaborone, Francistown, Lobatse and Selebi-Phikwe and this makes it difficult for them to fully...

Teichler Rankoa 20 August 2014

Why our youth are getting out of control - conduct disorders

Just last week, I was reading Mmegi (August 7, 2014), and there were 3 stories relating to out of control behavior by youth. One of them was about a teenager charged with three counts of rape, and the other two on young people facing murder charges....

Teichler Rankoa 20 August 2014

A a farologana

Re ne ra utlwa fa karata e tlaa bo e dirisiwa boemong jwa bukana e e leng yone go ntseng go duelwa ka yone.  Ka fa pego e e neng e bua ka teng, mo malatsing a, bagodi, batlhoki le one masole a ntwa ya bobedi, ba tshwanetse ba bo ba ikwadisa gore...

Sebofo Motshwane 20 August 2014

Another day, another talkshop

From the noble objectives of national liberation as the Frontline States, to the reduction of their reliance on apartheid South Africa as the SADCC, to greater economic integration development as SADC, countries in the region appear progressive on...

Mmegi Editor | 20 August 2014

I hereby anoint thee BDP candidate for Molepolole South.

Mmegi Editor 20 August 2014

Our heritage [by Sandy Grant]

It is likely that visitors and new residents to diamond rich Gaborone, unfamiliar with its history, will routinely accept that Cecil Rhodes, the great diamond magnate, coloniser and politician, would have had a close historical connection with...

Sandy Grant 20 August 2014

Ngwato tribal leaders call for task force to collect land arrears

The land board is currently owed P40 million in lease rentals. This has compelled the land board to join forces with Botswana Post and Standard Chartered Bank to facilitate defaulters’ payments. The tribal leaders have expressed fear that the...

Onalenna Kelebeile 20 August 2014

Court postpones G/North murder gang case

The matter, which is due to be committed to the High Court after assessing evidence to establish a murder, will be heard on September 19 before chief magistrate Linah Oahile-Mokibe. Standing in for Oahile-Mokibe yesterday, senior magistrate Goodwill...

Sharon Mathala 20 August 2014

NED youth collaborate against poverty, crime, HIV/AIDS

Last Friday, the Committee of Youth Empowerment Against Crime and HIV/AIDS (CYEAC) held a ceremony here, where they displayed one of the weapons they intend to deploy against the scourges that have left families in tatters. The weapon is in the form...

Pini Bothoko | 20 August 2014

Five Khawa men face illegal hunting charges

Motsogedi Sephiri Velskoen, Piet Morongwa Velskoen, Hans Kassie, Lucas Bok and Jan Matthys are accused of hunting a partially protected game animal in 2012. They are said to have committed the offence in a controlled hunting area in the Kgalagadi...

Zolani Kraai 20 August 2014

ATI off the hook, for now

The ruling was initially set for yesterday but was postponed because the presiding magistrate was absent. The court is set to decide whether it will dismiss the charges or proceed with the prosecution against the “O Tsididi” hit maker....

Sharon Mathala 20 August 2014

�Construction the most hazardous job in Botswana�

Presenting the figures during a Pitso yesterday, Minister Edwin Batshu said data showed that the numbers of workers injured on the job were generally high. According to the figures, 1,173 work related injuries were recorded in 2011, 1,251 in 2012 and...

Pauline Dikuelo | 20 August 2014

BOFEPUSU salary case goes to Court of Appeal

In May, Justice Michael Leburu of the Lobatse High Court ruled that the four percent salary hike by the government would not stop BOFEPUSU from bargaining for a higher increase or seeking redress through a normal court process rather than on...

Oarabile Mosikare 20 August 2014

DIS torture lawsuit reaches court

The plaintiff, Phillip Tlhage, is suing the spy agency for P2.9 million.  In his court papers dated March 26, 2014, Tlhage, through his lawyer Kabo Motswagole of Monthe Marumo and Company, says he has been waiting months for the delivery and...

Oarabile Mosikare 20 August 2014

Guma preaches peace to democrats

Guma said this last weekend at the Semotswane freedom square when launching the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) council candidate for Semotswane, Peter Williams, who is also the Chairperson of Tonota Sub-District Council. He said that most of the...

Pini Bothoko | 20 August 2014

Bontshetse gives BNF 7-days

The BNF recalled Bontshetse two weeks ago after charging him with “addressing the media on very sensitive issues”. The recall left incumbent MP, Pono Moatlhodi, who crossed over from the ruling party in April, with a clear line to October...

Ryder Gabathuse | 20 August 2014

Police Report: No foul play in Motswaledi�s death

BOTSWANA POLICE SERVICE MEDIA RELEASE: “INVESTIGATIONS ON MR. GOMOLEMO MOTSWALEDI’S DEATH COMPLETE”  On the 30th July 2014 a fatal road accident which claimed the life of Mr. Gomolemo Motswaledi along A1 road near Pitshane...

Pini Bothoko 20 August 2014