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Boitumelo Khutsafalo 29 August 2014

Welcome home YALI fellows!

They then travelled to Washington, DC to participate in a three-day Presidential Summit, where they had a “town hall” meeting with President Obama and met with leaders from across the US Government, the private sector, and civil...

Patricia Edwin 29 August 2014

SADC needs a unified position on Ebola

The decision to prevent non-residents and non-nationals of Botswana who are arriving from the DRC and indeed other Ebola affected countries from entering Botswana may not be popular, but is understandable. In fact it is in times like this that...

Mmegi Editor | 29 August 2014

Motswaledi�s oratory skill was a threat to dictatorship

The announcement alone was sufficient to trigger the violence that followed King’s death. These floodgates of violent action of retribution for the blood of this leader would require the efforts of the US Army before they could be put to a...

Richard Moleofe 29 August 2014

Ebola Do Not Kiss

Richard Moleofe 29 August 2014

Please stop risking the lives of military men

Not only is it a sign of immaturity and lack of military discipline from my fellow military men who shared such information but is it a risk to the lives of many of us in uniform. How I wish I could wake up and realise that this is all a dream. How I...

Correspondent 29 August 2014

Are we under a dictatorship already? (Part 2)

Saddam Hussein Leader of Iraq – 1979-2003 Saddam’s uncle, an ardent Arab nationalist, introduced him to the world of politics. Iraq, which had been a British colony from the end of World War I until 1932, was bubbling with internal...

Correspondent 29 August 2014

Origins of BDP-BOSETU tattered relations

The media reported this week that angry BOSETU congress delegates jeered and forced Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) executive secretary Sechele Sechele to pack his bags and unceremoniously leave the congress venue at the Majestic Five Hotel. The BDP...

Ryder Gabathuse | 29 August 2014

Struck student seeks damages for ruptured eardrum

Morris, who was a Standard Four student at D’Kar Primary School at the time, told Mmegi that she received three slaps on the cheek for giving a wrong answer to a Mathematic problem in class.   She said after the incident she noticed she...

Leinanyana Tsiane 29 August 2014

Moipisi decries the poverty of Kgalagadi North

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) parliamentary candidate Itumeleng Moipisi said interactions with the constituencies has exposed him to the reality of the rate of poverty in the region.  He lists poverty as one of the  issues that he is...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 29 August 2014

Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympic teams return

Nijel Amos was the only shining star in Glasgow when he won a gold in the 800m, outshining Kenyan rival and World record holder, David Rudisha. The 18member team had set a target of seven medals, but it was only Amos who had something to show for...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo 29 August 2014

Cervical Cancer: A survivor�s tale

Odiseng and her fiancée had followed the correct procedures after they met by both testing for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) before they started engaging in unprotected sex two years previously. As far as she was...

Florence Radull 29 August 2014

MoH on Ebola high alert

Motshegwa said while the government was doing all that is within its power to prevent Ebola from crossing into the country, the public should also ensure that prevention efforts are not defeated. “We are talking about communities, and much...

Sharon Mathala 29 August 2014

Botswana hosts four-nations girls� cricket tournament

The competition is taking place at the Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) Oval. It bowls-off at 9:30am with two matches - between Botswana and Mozambique in Oval A and Zimbabwe and Namibia in Oval B.  BCA chief executive officer, Girish...

Teichler Rankoa 29 August 2014

Headman losses customary court appeal

When passing judgment court president, Mothibe Linchwe said Makgwapha should be exemplary to his community instead of dwelling on petty issues.  Makgwapha had during court proceedings indicated that he was not happy to pay the defendant money as...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 29 August 2014

Selema will not seek BTTA re-election

Selema took over from Robert Maabong two years ago and promised to serve one term and step down. Yesterday, Selema confirmed he was sticking to his promise, hours before presidential candidates were confirmed. “I had promised that I would do...

Thato Kala 29 August 2014

A tuckshop, Tshupelo�s panacea against poverty

The 25-year-old single mother of three – a daughter and two sons – had no means of fending for her family and only had a bleak future to look forward to, feeling impotent against the debilitating effects of poverty. Besides her three...

Pini Bothoko | 29 August 2014

Money, new talent fail to fire Gunners

Extension Gunners has avid followers from the foot of the Peleng Hills to the sprawling suburb of Monarch in Francistown, hundreds of kilometres away. But the famous crossing guns representing the aspirations of many black and white fans on the...

Mqondisi Dube | 29 August 2014

Butale�s new Kgosi cracks the whip

Butale and nearby villages such as Tshesebe, Senyawe and Mowana have experienced rising levels of youth-perpetrated crimes against community members, police say. Law enforcement say between January and August, 21 youths in Tshesebe were charged with...

Pini Bothoko | 29 August 2014

Jwaneng springs into sports life

The Zebras held a training camp in the town to prepare for the recent AFCON qualifier against Guinea Bissau. The town is scheduled to host boxing and softball tournaments. The merger of all football clubs in the town to form Jwaneng Galaxy means...

Calistus Kolantsho | 29 August 2014

Kgafela appeals

Kgafela’s defence had wanted Mafikeng High Court to pronounce who is the rightful Moruleng chief between him and his uncle Nyalala Pilane. In her ruling, Judge Monica Leeuw dismissed Kgafela’s application with costs and ordered that both...

Lerato Maleke 29 August 2014

Botswana aims to become an education hub � Molefhi

Speaking during the hand over of the computer accessories (bandwidth and tablets) to Selebi-Phikwe Secondary School recently, Molefhi said diamonds are not forever, therefore the move to convert Botswana into an education hub is critical. The joint...

Onalenna Kelebeile 29 August 2014

Cops hunt down Majombolo

They beat Notwane in the next game and last Saturday, they travelled to Maun to slay debutants, Sankoyo Bush Bucks who had won their first two matches. The performance sent a clear message to other Premier League rivals that Police XI means...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 29 August 2014

BDP pays millions to Israeli company

While it was initially reported that the ruling party had engaged a discredited Israeli company, Nikuv International Projects, it has since turned out the company is Timor Consulting – another Israeli company linked to the feared Israeli...

Ntibinyane Ntibinyane 29 August 2014

Brooks declares ever-lasting love

In an interview, Brooks, the outgoing Tsabong South councillor, rubbished claims that he was at loggerheads with his opponent Frans Van Der Westerhuizen. Brooks said it was not true that he intended decamping from the ruling party to the Umbrella...

Zolani Kraai 29 August 2014

Mondelez chewing gum leaves bitter taste in Southern Africa

But in 2010 the UK food giant Cadbury was eaten by an even bigger fish, the American firm, Kraft  Foods. Kraft had in turn been acquired by the US tobacco giant Philip Morris in 1988. With this rather unfortunate direct ownership of Kraft, a...

Roman Grynberg 29 August 2014

BOSETU is non-aligned � Rari

He told Mmegi in an interview that BOSETU all along has maintained that they are not aligned to any political party in particular.  So, as a trade union, they prefer to leave the democratic process of who to elect open-ended and for now it...

Ryder Gabathuse | 29 August 2014

Over 2000 teachers live below their means

Government recommends that married public service employees take home P1, 500 while those single should have a minimum of P1, 300 as their net income.  The minimum take home income is not done in accordance with salary scales but across...

Chakalisa Dube | 29 August 2014

The Boy who has taken the Premier League by storm

The two giants were locked at 0-0 in the second half and with both under pressure to win, the 22-year-old Boy showed big match temperament to give his side victory. He received the ball way outside the 18-yard area, realised that BDF XI goalkeeper...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 29 August 2014

Financial woes stop Diphatsa women side

The side has not been performing well in the Mascom Volleyball League after losing last seasons’ outstanding player, Chada Majaha to fellow military team, BVF VI. Diphatsa women showed signs of recovery by things took a turn for the worse when...

Shingirai Madondo 29 August 2014

BAA meets over Montsho

The meeting came in the wake of a directive from the International Athletics Association Federation (IAAF) to BAA to determine Montsho’s fate. BAA spokesperson, Ipolokeng Ramatshaba said early yesterday that officials are expected to meet...

Mqondisi Dube | 29 August 2014

Guardians hits the spot

A recap for the non-comics, Marvel Comics is the publishing house of superhero characters such as Thor, Avengers, X-Men, Captain America, Superman, Batman, Spiderman and the Hulk amongst others.  Guardians Of The Galaxy is also part of their...

Correspondent 29 August 2014

BCP claims favouritism in street pole posters� matter

In a response affidavit, Madisa-Rapelana stated that although other political parties have contravened the Guidelines for erection and maintenance of hoarding and advertising signs, no action was taken. “No similar course of action has been...

Oarabile Mosikare 29 August 2014

BCP wants ailing Merafhe to �pay back the money�

The BCP wants the court to issue an order directing the president to disclose documentary evidence of each payment and the value amount accorded to Merafhe. They want the court to declare that all such payments were made unlawfully and...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 August 2014

Kgafela: From the horse�s mouth

The king writes about his birth, enthronement, his horses, his initiation schools and most importantly the famous leopard hunt, which included his brothers, Bakgatle and Mmusi.  There is businessman Isaac Davids, bluntly called Fokkon Bastard in...

Correspondent 29 August 2014

BDP campaign manager accused of arrogance, incompetence

With less than two months to the October 24 general elections, Mmegi has leant that the tensions are so high that some candidates have threatened not to work with their strategist. At the heart of the candidates’ concern is that Seametso is...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 29 August 2014

Opposition question sudden surge in the voters� roll

Mmegi has established that most voters’ rolls in some opposition strongholds have swelled overnight with new additions. For an example, the Bobonong constituency – which analysts have opinioned that the Botswana Congress Parry (BCP) has...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 August 2014

The charisma in Sereetsi�s voice

But once he opens his vocal cords, an astounding level of charisma and artistry erupts. Those close to him have raved about his guitar playing, but only a few would say the same of the man’s vocals skills.  Perhaps, they were not aware...

Chippa Legodimo 29 August 2014

Benson Phuthego � An epitome of resilience

His is the face of a man who has overcome many challenges. He has overcome financial problems, which went public and threw him in the gutter. But, Benson is back. Like the phoenix, he has risen from the ashes. Like many other people who have been to...

Thalefang Charles | 29 August 2014

Kedikilwe urges for competitive agriculture sector

Officially opening the national agricultural show on Wednesday, Kedikilwe said the sector plays a pivotal role in life therefore the sector must be competitive despite the challenges.  “Agriculture plays a pivotal role in our livelihoods...

Keikantse Lesemela 29 August 2014

BotswanaPost launches money order to Zimbabwe

The service, offered through Universal Post Union (UPU) managed International Financial System (IFS), went live on Wednesday. “The introduction of the cross border transaction will result in BotswanaPost and ZimPost customers being able to...

Keikantse Lesemela 29 August 2014

Business briefs

Engen profits falls Engen turnover and gross profit decreased by three percent during the first half of 2014.  The oil company said in a statement this week that this was mainly due to the marginal decline in sales and the non-adjustment of...

Keikantse Lesemela 29 August 2014

Thailand firm acquires Gaborone Sun

The global gaming and leisure company, which is looking to reduce its exposure to some African assets, has teamed up with Thailand-listed leisure conglomerate Minor International (MINT) in a R661million (P528 million) deal. The deal allows the South...

Brian Benza 29 August 2014

Cadbury closure leaves 134 jobless

Mondelez said it had to focus its resources on larger scale manufacturing facilities where it can generate greater efficiencies to reinvest in growth.  In the press statement, the company said the exercise is part of the company’s global...

Keikantse Lesemela 29 August 2014

BoB keeps hawk-eye on household debts

Statistics show that as at May this year, households owed P23.4 billion to commercial banks, rep- resenting 56.3 percent of the total credit. In a review of the 2014 Monetary Policy Statement released this week, the central bank said the level of...

Keikantse Lesemela 29 August 2014

AB targets 6.5 % passenger growth rate

Briefing the media this week, AB general manager, Ben Dahwa said the company has been posting losses for the past years but support from the government will help its turnaround. From 2009 annual passenger growth rate was above five percent but it...

Keikantse Lesemela 29 August 2014