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Mqondisi Dube 10 September 2014
Serufho
Serufho returns to BNOC as BAYGOC winds up
Serufho who was seconded to Botswana Africa Youth Games Organising Committee (BAYGOC) as chief executive officer, resumed duty at BNOC on September 1.  He said that although he has returned to BNOC, BAYGOC is still running to clear outstanding...
Dumisani Ncube 10 September 2014
Bowlers
Lukewarm start for Botswana bowlers at AST
Halfway through the competition, Botswana men had collected two points in the singles by yesterday and occupied fifth spot. Swaziland is leading the pack with six points, same as Kenya which is in second spot due to an inferior scores difference....
Calistus Kolantsho | 10 September 2014
The beautiful game: Models parade in the participating teams' colours during the 2014/2015 Mascom Top 8 launch in Gaborone yesterday PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Mascom bends on club sponsors� kit branding
In the last edition, there was controversy when Gaborone United (GU) were barred from branding their playing kit with the colours and symbols of the main sponsor, Mutual and Federal (now Old Mutual).  Meanwhile, the prize money for the...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 10 September 2014
Senegal national team
Zebras� poor West African record a concern
In the last two AFCON qualifiers, the Zebras have only one victory in six matches against an opponent from West Africa. The Zebras last tasted joy against a West African nation when they hosted Togo at the UB Stadium in 2010. They won 2-1 with goals...
Mbongeni Mguni | 10 September 2014
Frustrated but staying focused: Butler PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Suspensions force Butler to bank on rookies
Midfielder Ofentse Nato, Lemponye Tshireletso and Edwin Olerile have been ruled out of the tie and Butler will have to look into his young squad for alternatives. CAF has written to Botswana Football Association (BFA) advising that the trio are not...
Thato Kala 10 September 2014
Moroba
Moroba cautions women with Botlhapise Bokgarebe
The album, Botlhapise Bokgarebe featuring Botoka Moroke, was released last week.  It contains eight tracks namely Botlhapise Bokgarebe as the title track, Tsala, Phikoko, Bokamoso, Banna, Mphe lorato, Ditsala and Sweet My Dali.  Micky,...
Teichler Rankoa 10 September 2014
Spiza
Spiza Valentino� Rosarie to make history
The vibrant musician told Showbiz that he is set to make history in both the local and international music scene. “I spent two years working on this album making sure that I come up with high quality content that will leave a mark in the music...
Dumisani Ncube 10 September 2014
MMP family: PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
MMP Family aims for international stardom
Perseverance has been the name of the game for the youngsters from Gaborone West who are currently riding the crest.  They secure performing slots at major gigs and dominate the airwaves as radio personalities find it hard to ignore their...
Chippa Legodimo 10 September 2014
Sethunya
Sethunya releases Life
Listening to the song one, would not think it is the singer’s first offering. Life offers a fusion of Jazz and Afro-soul beats teamed up with a rich voice.  Locally she could be compared with women like Helen Dikobe, Nnunu Ramogotsi...
Mpho Tlale 10 September 2014
Internet penetration is still very low in Botswana
Low internet usage presents investment opportunity
While the mobile density is gradually increasing in Botswana, currently standing at 158 percent, internet usage is still low with less than 50 percent of the population utilising the service. Speaking during the ICT Pitso recently, Permanent...
Keikantse Lesemela 10 September 2014
Mohohlo
Modest decline in big banks� dominance
There are 13 licenced commercial banks in the country, up from just six entities nine years ago. As at the end of 2013, the big four banks kept a tight leash on their dominance holding over 80 percent of the industry’s assets, deposits, loans...
Brian Benza 10 September 2014
Amantle Montsho is still a star!
The question on most people’s lips was: Did she knowingly consume something with illegal substances or not? Within several hours she went from being a celebrated star to a “disgrace”. I however trust that like a phoenix, she will...
Keletso Thobega 10 September 2014
Gotsenelela
Go alela kgang, re ne ra bua ka makgotla a dikoporase.  Re ne ra re, dikoporase di ne tsa dirwa/tlhamiwa ka mogopolo wa go kgothatsa Batswana go dira mmogo le go ithuta kgwebo.  Tsholofelo e ne e le gore, ka go dira mmogo, Batswana ba ka...
Sebofo Motshwane 10 September 2014
Draconian laws shoot the messenger
Without going into the merits of the case against the Sunday Standard editor, the charge he is facing is a reminder how easily the more draconian sections of the Penal Code may be used or misused. The Penal Code – or the law governing what...
Mmegi Editor | 10 September 2014
Sechele's cannon
Our heritage [by Sandy Grant]
Less welcome were the reports, unfortunately unsurprising, that nothing has been done to promote the site for locals, especially school children, and foreign visitors.  An obvious first step would be to commission Jeff Ramsay to prepare a brief...
Sandy Grant 10 September 2014
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Phe zulu! A di palame!
Mmegi Editor 10 September 2014
Botswana acquires hi-tech TB detection tool
Anikie Mathoma from the TB/HIV Division at Centre for Disease Control (CDC) Botswana said that the new cutting edge diagnostic tool is being studied at clinics in the country. It is hoped that the tool will help more people to be treated faster than...
Patricia Edwin 10 September 2014
PMTCT hailed for reduced HIV transmission
PMTCT Programme Officer at Centre for Disease Control Botswana (CDC) Dr Janet Mwambona also said that PMTCT has reduced deaths among HIV-exposed infants in the first year of their lives. She was speaking on issues of breastfeeding at the New...
Patricia Edwin 10 September 2014
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Probe into BDP bogus petition drags on
Two months ago the police told Mmegi that investigations were continuing and no one has been charged in connection with the bogus petition.  This week the police repeated the same stance. Asked why the investigations have taken too long to...
Chakalisa Dube | 10 September 2014
Gaborone Dam
Bittersweet rain forecast for parched Gaborone Dam
Met Services director, Thabang Botshoma, dashed hopes of early relief for the 500,000 or so residents of Greater Gaborone when he unveiled the 2014/15 seasonal rainfall forecast indicating mixed fortunes for the southern and eastern...
Mbongeni Mguni | 10 September 2014
Chinese couple robbed
The robbers made away with cash in the region of P20 000 and the couple’s Ford Mondeo sedan, according to police station commander Lebalang Maniki. Maniki said the no one was hurt in the robbery of the Chinese couple, who are in their...
Chakalisa Dube | 10 September 2014
Ngaka
Ngaka�s assault case resumes
At a previous appearance, the legislator’s stand-in lawyer, Teto Sebola, told the magistrate, Faith Dlamini Ngandu, that his client was served with the prosecution documents late. The lawyer pleaded with the court for a postponement to enable...
Shingirai Madondo 10 September 2014
Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital
ABM student killed
Station Commander, superintendent Letsholathebe Mothibi confirmed the murder, suspected to have taken place early hours of Friday at Block 10, where the young woman was renting a house. “Indeed we are investigating a murder case which involves...
Bonte Seepi 10 September 2014
UDC campaign member found half-naked, dead
The woman appeared to be half-naked and had fatal stab wounds on the neck, police have confirmed. UDC parliamentary candidate for the area, Same Bathobakae, also confirmed the incident yesterday. Station Officer Crime, Assistant Superintendent...
Sharon Mathala 10 September 2014
Katse
Katse loses to Khama
Katse surrendered yesterday shortly after Justice Terence Rannowane of the High Court ruled that his suit against BDP and President Ian Khama, had no legs to stand on due to presidential immunity. After the ruling, Katse said he was not going to...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 September 2014
Crossing the divide: BOFEPUSU has given its members political recommendations
Labour movements insist on partisan politics
Officials from the Botswana Federation of Public Sectors Union (BOFEPUSU) and Botswana Land Board, Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU) insist that there is nothing barring them from participating in politics contrary to...
Onalenna Kelebeile 10 September 2014
Mokone
Mokone out free on sedition charges
Mokone was on Monday night charged with sedition under Sections 50 and 51 of the Penal Code, the first citizen in recallable history. The two sections deal with the publication of articles likely to cause disaffection or hostility towards the head...
Oarabile Mosikare 10 September 2014
Outsa Mokone putting on a black hat from his office with the security agents
Cops raid Sunday Standard offices
At around 1100hrs, Mokone, who was arrested Monday night allegedly charged with sedition, arrived in the company of four plainclothes officers suspected to be members of the intelligence organ. A Mmegi news-crew that intercepted the...
Sharon Mathala 10 September 2014
Mineworkers at BCL say they will boycott next month's election PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
BMWU cautioned against boycotting October poll
The union took a decision to boycott the general elections after salary negotiations with BCL mine stalled. Addressing a rally during the launch of Thakadiawa council candidate Evelyn Kgodungwe on Sunday, Xhabue said the move is illegal as the union...
Onalenna Kelebeile 10 September 2014
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