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Shumba to double Sechaba project capacity
Shumba coal has revealed that it would bring a 1.5mtpa coal mine by 2016, after which the mine’s capacity will be doubled to cater for a 300MW power station by 2017. “ The coal project has a clear future which consists of three elements...
Keikantse Lesemela 03 October 2014
In Friday paper
Mpho Tlale 03 October 2014
Brits impressed with cricket facilities
MCC manager Graham Monkhouse told Mmegi Sport that BCA was moving in the right direction in terms of developing cricket infrastructure. He said the progress is proof that BCA is an organised association, which has development at heart. He noted that...
Dumisani Ncube 03 October 2014
Botswana slaps Hollywood actor Yune with visa restrictions
Yune, famous for his roles in the Hollywood blockbuster Fast and Furious sequels, and his British-born actress girlfriend, Bell, were set to grace Boko’s launch tomorrow at Bophirima school grounds in Gaborone’s Bonnington North. Mmegi...
Sharon Mathala 03 October 2014
Zambian wins Open Chess title
Mwali beat International Master, Providence Oatlhotse with a score of eight points out of a possible nine to pocket P10, 000. FIDE Master Thato Olebile was second with seven points while third position went to Kela Siame Kaulele also from Zambia. In...
Staff Writer 03 October 2014
Sebego�s COSAFA reference an insult
It is by all intents and purposes, very disappointing to many people. I also happened to listen to the BFA president, Tebogo Sebego on RB2 and he was not convincing as he was saying we have to start with the COSAFA Cup, which we have already done,...
Dennis Keagile 03 October 2014
Dobolo cleared of wrongdoing
The president of the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA), Tshepo Bathai confirmed to Mmegi Sport yesterday that the suspension has been lifted and Dobolo is back in the office. He said it is important for people to always account for money availed to...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 03 October 2014
Anger greets Yune ban
Phenyo Butale (UDC Gaborone Central parliamentary candidate): Batswana betsho I also noted with disbelief the reports that president Boko’s friend and Hollywood star Rick Yune and his girlfriend have been placed on a visa requirement. They...
Oarabile Mosikare 03 October 2014
Kelosiwang receives top golf award
Kelosiwang received his medal last month after a brilliant performance during a three year Diploma coaching course. Kelosiwang told Mmegi Sport that he was given an opportunity to take up the training due to collaboration between PGA Botswana and...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 03 October 2014
Dambe sponsors Monach soccer tournament
Eight teams Monach participated in the tournament. Dambe who has had spectacular rise to stardom was born in the low-income location. He contributed two kits worth P12 000, which were given to the finalists at the tournament. Dambe was recently...
Chakalisa Dube
| 03 October 2014
Boko launch to unveil state-of-the-art campaign buses
The buses, branded UDC with gold, orange and black colours are expected to boost their campaigns, especially for the leadership, as they travel from one area to another. The buses are said to have cost UDC millions of Pula. “Our...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 03 October 2014
ECCO eye turn of fortunes after cup win
“Already there has been a change of attitude from the players since the Independence Cup began. I hope winning the cup will help change the fortunes of the team and boost the morale of the players. “The players were even telling me that...
Chakalisa Dube
| 03 October 2014
Dozens injured as bus overturns
Officials said the accident did not involve other vehicles and happened around 10.15 a.m. at the traffic light just before the Nokia intersection. The bus plies the Moshupa-Gaborone route. At the scene Inspector Comfort Mpuchani of Gaborone...
Mqondisi Dube 03 October 2014
The foiled AFCON bid
There appeared to be confusion after the BFA chief executive officer, Keith Masters responded positively to Zimbabwe’s proposal of a joint bid, only for the National Executive Committee (NEC) to deny interest. In an interview yesterday, Sebego...
Mqondisi Dube
| 03 October 2014
Guardians hits the spot
This is arguably one blockbuster that I didn’t see coming, went to the big screen with little expectation, simply because The Equalizer trailer is not mind blowing. However the movie is totally sensational, one gets stunned when watching Denzel...
Mqondisi Dube 03 October 2014
Barber finds silver lining in art
He recalls the Mandela piece he drew back in Standard Three and how it illustrated his artistic prowess. He is quick to share that years later, after devastating Form Five results, he found his silver lining in an A in art. “My Form Five...
Thato Kala 03 October 2014
Khama re-launches Kwelagobe and GUS
In the state of panic, President Ian Khama yesterday took to Molepolole to re-launch the once unshakable candidates, Gaotlhaetse ‘GUS’ Matlhabaphiri and Daniel ‘DK’ Kwelagobe. Kwelagobe, once the powerhouse of Botswana...
Bame Piet 03 October 2014
VP fans Ndingo Johwa
Johwa was elated to be chosen to entertain the VP and put on masterpiece performance. “I was supposed to perform at 4:00 am, but a special request has been made for me to come forward in the programme so that the Vice President’s wish is...
Bame Piet 03 October 2014
Legends unleash their musical prowess at independence show
Pioneer recording jazz band Kgwanyape, Afro Sunshine, kwaito’s Davet Crew, gospel musician Phempheretlhe Pheto, T-Joint and traditional outfit Machesa Traditional Dance group, were just some of the 35 artists who performed at the event,...
Chippa Legodimo 03 October 2014
�Your rights�
Perhaps the most important comes from Section 13 (1) (a) of the Consumer Protection Regulations. This says that “any supplier who offers a commodity or service to a consumer fails to meet minimum standards and specifications if … the...
Onalenna Kelebeile 03 October 2014
Opposition unsettles BDP in Kgatleng
The opposition threat has become so real that the BDP president, Ian Khama spent the Independence holidays canvassing support for parliamentary hopefuls Mpho Moruakgomo and Unity Dow in the Mochudi East and West constituencies. The President’s...
Lerato Maleke 03 October 2014
Women should overcome condom fears
Popularly known by her stage name ‘Mary’, she said that the greatest goal a woman can set in life is deciding whom she wants to father her children, hence the importance of condomising. In an interview with Mmegi, the outspoken...
Mpho Maswikila 03 October 2014
Firestone to wrap up BK11 sale in 2015
Firestone started the development programme on the Liqhobong mine in late June after completing the project financing in May. “As previously communicated to shareholders, the Board is considering various strategic alternatives for its Botswana...
Staff Writer 03 October 2014
Police record 7,926 traffic offences over holidays
Director of Traffic, Senior Assistant Commissioner Katholo Mosimanegape, revealed yesterday that compared to last year where they recorded a total of 4,114 offences, this year the number almost doubled. He said the police began their operations on...
Sharon Mathala 03 October 2014
Beneficiation key to future of mining sector
This is a massive decline from the 40 percent of a few years ago. While the gradual success in economic diversification efforts could be responsible for the mining sector fall in contribution chief executive officer of the Botswana Chamber of Mines...
Isaac Pinielo 03 October 2014
Sluggish mining retards economic growth
On a year-on-year basis, SB announced that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth was at 4.5 percent in the second quarter of 2014 from 7.3 percent in the same quarter of last year. The economy grew by 5.2 percent in the first quarter of this...
Brian Benza 03 October 2014
Seretse would agree with us
The media stands for the rights of any downtrodden people, we stand for human rights. We stand for our democratic ideals that have brought us this far, and will not shy away from shouting it from the rooftops, when and if we see the virtues that...
Mmegi Editor
| 03 October 2014
Seretse o bua le Ian go tswa lebitleng
E rile ha ke eme ha pelo ga lona ha mo malobeng, e le gore ke le raya ke re ga ke sa thola ke na le keletso ya gore ke nne Kgosi ya ga Mmangwato, go ne ga nna karabo ya gore, “Ee wena o ka bo itatola ha o rata, mme ga o kake wa bua mafoko a o a...
Staff Writer 03 October 2014
And the truth shall set you free�
It should come as no surprise. Clear-minded investigation shows that ma-Eloi (Eloi’m in Hebrew) at first encouraged mankind to regard them as ‘gods’, then later ruthlessly suppressed this outlook when it led to serious problems of...
L M Leteane 03 October 2014
The last draw that broke the lady�s straw hat!
Taking centre stage as usual is our man Chicken, the economic exile from South Africa - Soweto to be more specific. He recalls the time he was to wed some woman from the Free State, whose intimate acquaintance he had made through the personal...
Barolong Seboni 03 October 2014
Khama/BDP abuse state resources
Over the weekend the President, accompanied by members of his party and civil sevants, went on a BDP campaign trail using government vehicles and a Botswana Defence Force (BDF) C130 plane. They flew to Gantsi and New Xade where ground transport was...
Staff Writer 03 October 2014
So long Poloko Pitwane, so long former comrade
Poloko Pitwane must come out in the open and admit that the pressures of power imagination and dreams of spinning money ultimately got to him. I have been listening with that gesturing of shaking my head in disbelief as Poloko Pitwane went on to...
Thuso Palai 03 October 2014
BUT IN 2010, YOU SAID...
Thuso Palai 03 October 2014
EXPOSED: The missing link in Kalafatis murder
The documents provide insight into how DIS director general, Isaac Kgosi may have been involved in the death of John Kalafatis. Kalafatis was brutally shot and killed execution style by members of the BDF Military Intelligence (MI). Three officers...
Ntibinyane Ntibinyane 03 October 2014
Botswana in crisis: perspective from a journalist in exile
Right now, Edgar Tsimane should be working hard at home in Gabarone to prepare for his country’s upcoming presidential elections on 24 October. There’s a lot of news around at the moment, and he’s one of the country’s top...
Ntibinyane Ntibinyane 03 October 2014
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