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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 29 October 2014

Musicians cash in on political campaigns

The line-ups included both local and international artists.  Politicians would then take advantage of the massive numbers to spread their election message.  But this was not a new development because entertainment was also part of the...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 29 October 2014

Boys deny meddling in Kaelo�s job

The coach left the club last week, ending a long marriage that started at the now defunct Security Systems. There are reports that some of Rolling Boys’ administrators were interfering in the team selection, but Letsogile shot down the...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 29 October 2014

Darts body seeks to shed bar image

BDA treasurer, Kgara Madandune told Mmegi Sport yesterday that their intention is to introduce the sport in all government schools across the country. She said they want to introduce the sport at grassroots to give young talent the necessary...

Calistus Kolantsho | 29 October 2014

Butler shuts door on Nato, softens on Ngele

Both players left the national team in a huff after a tiff with the technical team. Nato was reportedly drunk when he reported for camp recently while Ngele walked out after being reprimanded for poor performance by assistant coach, Pio...

Mqondisi Dube | 29 October 2014

Will it be the end of the road for Sheillah?

This week, however, Sheillah is amongst the housemates up for possible eviction. Sheillah received 10 nominations, with housemates stating their different reasons. Some housemates said she is too talented and therefore felt she is a threat in the...

Maureen Odubeng | 29 October 2014

X-Caliber relishing Vee launch appearance

“We are on the lineup for crowd puller Vee Mampeezy’s Supernatural Vol II launch, sharing the stage with Cassper Nyovest after being invited to do a special performance at Vee’s wedding this year,” said an excited Patrick...

Thato Kala 29 October 2014

Choppies nominated for African entrepreneurship award

The African Leadership Network (ALN) made the announcement on Friday, at an elite and invitation-only community of young and dynamic new-generation leaders focused on powering Africa’s prosperity. Choppies chief executive officer, Ramachandran...

Isaac Pinielo 29 October 2014

Stars compete for attention

Vee launches his Super Natural Vol II at Kiss Africa Entertainment (formerly Lizard Lounge) where South African musician Cassper Nyovest is also expected to woo the audience. The show is expected to pull the masses considering the excitement created...

Thato Kala 29 October 2014

BoFiNet rolls out faster, cheaper Internet project

The project is estimated to cost P150 million. The FTTx is a single pair of optical fibre shared between two and up to 128 customers, hence lowering connectivity costs. It is expected to give consumers’ access to a larger choice of interactive...

Keikantse Lesemela 29 October 2014

Dependent personality disorder: A hindrance to self-care

Dependent Personality Disorder is a mental disorder classified under DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th edition). This disorder basically describes people who consistently resist self-care or self-help. People with...

Keikantse Lesemela 29 October 2014

�The citizens remain our masters�

We have just emerged from another election that has once more demonstrated our commitment to the democratic processes and values that have sustained our peaceful progress over the past five decades. I must commend the Independent Electoral...

Ian Khama 29 October 2014

BCP must stop burying its head in the sand

Yesterday, someone insulted the intelligence of the great people of this nation. When addressing a press conference after his party was humiliated at the general elections, BCP leader, Dumelang Saleshando was not in the least remorseful for the crime...

Mmegi Editor | 29 October 2014

Kwe' ke'ng?

Mmegi Editor 29 October 2014

Our heritage [by Sandy Grant]

They may have wondered if the term had been previously used in this country and in what circumstances? Hopefully Patrick Gunda will fill in the details for us – he being the one and only person involved with the law who appears willing to...

Sandy Grant 29 October 2014

Moroka o ��..

Diphathi tsotlhe di ne di dumela gore ope a se ka a supiwa ka monwana go twe ke ene a eme. Di ne di dumela gore, gore dilo di direge sentle, ke gore ba ba batlang go ema, ba gaisanye, go tlhophiwe. Ga nna jalo ga tlhophiwa. Jaaka gale bangwe ba...

Sebofo Motshwane 29 October 2014

Driver pleads not guilty in multiple death case

Segwagwa was a driver of a Dyna bakkie that was involved in an accident with Bamangwato Transport bus that claimed six lives along Selebi-Phikwe/Serule near Damuchujenaa turnoff on October 1 last year. The accused appeared before Principal...

Onalenna Kelebeile 29 October 2014

Gaborone Dam needs no �cleaning up�

Gaborone Dam is now at 6.8 percent with its supplies due to run out in under a month. Some experts had expected WUC to take advantage of the dam’s drying to conduct a de-silting exercise. Yesterday, however, Infrastructure Director,...

Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 29 October 2014

Youth power Salakae to victory

The difference in ages between the two contestants for Gantsi North can be seen in the fact that Salakae was only 10 years old when Swartz was first elected into Parliament. However, over the weekend, the 37-year-old triumphed over his more senior...

Leinanyana Tsiane 29 October 2014

Zambian President Sata death: White interim leader appointed

Presidential elections to choose a permanent successor will be held within 90 days, Defence Minister Edgar Lungu said. Mr Scott becomes Africa's first white head of state since FW de Klerk in apartheid South Africa. Mr Sata died in the UK aged 77...

Correspondent 29 October 2014

Khama inaugurated for second term

Speaking during his inauguration yesterday at the National Assembly, Khama said he would therefore confine himself to confirming what will be their governing priorities as they move Botswana forward. “These priorities, which were set out in my...

Oarabile Mosikare 29 October 2014

The day Molepolole giants fell

This year’s most unexpected fall was of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) heavyweights, one a 45-year veteran of the National Assembly and near legendary status in the village, and the other two decades history spent largely in Cabinet. As...

Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 29 October 2014

Khama freezes Parliament

The development comes after President Ian Khama effectively froze today’s scheduled opening of Parliament by withholding a proclamation he issues allowing for the swearing in of members and the commencement of sitting. Khama’s freezing...

Oarabile Mosikare 29 October 2014

New faces, fresh Cabinet twist

Permanent Secretary to the President, Eric Molale caused surprise when he made it to Khama’s list of preferred Specially Elected Members of Parliament (SEMPs), sparking expectations that he would swing straight into Cabinet, likely within the...

Mbongeni Mguni | 29 October 2014

Morupisi replaces Molale

After 11 years in the post, Molale was yesterday afternoon named a Specially Elected Member of Parliament (SEMP). Joining Molale were Kenneth Matambo, Kitso Mokaila and Unity Dow. Shortly after the unveiling of the SEMPs, several sources pointed to...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 October 2014