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Sharon Mathala 12 November 2014
Rains stay away as T20 tourney starts
Four games were played in the north and south regions. In the opening match played in the south, Ditlhase walloped Shining Stars by 10 wickets through a solid century stand between Akhlaq Raja and Sooraj Nair at the Botswana Cricket Association...
Dumisani Ncube 12 November 2014
Historic 73rd placing for basketball team
The men remain unranked because they have not been active for a while. The tournaments used for the rankings include the FIBA Africa, FIBA Americas, FIBA Asia, Eurobasket Championships and FIBA Oceania Championships. The ranking is calculated...
Thato Kala 12 November 2014
Chiefs, Nico to play remaining 16 mins
Kick off is at 4:00 pm. According to the Botswana Premier League (BPL) chief executive officer, Bennett Mamelodi, referee Joshua Bondo’s report stated that he abandoned the match in the 74th minute because of power failure. Chiefs were leading...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 12 November 2014
BFA suspends Babitseng
In a statement, BFA president, Tebogo Sebego said an emergency executive committee yesterday resolved to suspend Babitseng who was to the association’s executive committee in July. “The suspension is to facilitate an investigation and/or...
Mqondisi Dube
| 12 November 2014
Mascom, BPL clear air on Zebras �snub�
But Mascom has blamed the incident on confusion from security personnel manning the gates. “I understand the security details asked them to wait (before being admitted) as they sought clarity from Premier League (officials). “The...
Mqondisi Dube
| 12 November 2014
Beach Party to change venue
One of the organisers George Morris stated that there was nothing suspicious about moving the event from Lion Park. He explained they had to change the venue because the resort had scheduled certain activities, which would make it difficult for the...
Mpho Tlale 12 November 2014
Winnie Mashaba�s album sold like hotcakes in Botswana
Mashaba has repaid Batswana for their support by performing for charity and being a judge at the country’s first gospel talent search show which was held last week, at no charge. After the Joyful Ambassadors auditions held in Gaborone this...
Thato Kala 12 November 2014
Ketlogetswe: The determined fashion entrepreneur
The 22-year-old fashion photographer asserts that he fell in love with fashion while studying for a degree in business administration and project management at the University of Botswana (UB). “It was while at UB that my passion for...
Gasebalwe Seretse 12 November 2014
NBFIRA warns of rise in cross border financial crimes
The call was made by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) chairperson, Mmatlala Dube during the 33 bi-annual Committee for Insurance, Securities and Non-Bank Financial Authorities (CISNA) conference held...
Boniface Keakabetse 12 November 2014
Indian firm to set up leather park in Lobatse
According to LEA, the plan to establish the park, which will be a fully-fledged industrial complex, is well on course with construction expected to start in the 2015/16 financial year and create over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs. LEA acting...
Isaac Pinielo 12 November 2014
Miners call for inclusivity in tax amendments
Anglo American Group Head of Tax, Keith Tucker was speaking during the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) conference on Monday here. He said governments should recognise specific characteristics of the mining industry, including...
Keikantse Lesemela 12 November 2014
Dealing with a major loss
It could be the death of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of innocence through rape or relocation to another place. Like all the other years, this year has not spared us the pain of losing our loved ones. The emotional pain that comes with a major...
Correspondent 12 November 2014
In defence of the Republic
And after another loss for the Attorney General and its Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) handlers, the matter has now passed into the court of public opinion – a diverse, changeable arena where hawks and doves, villains and heroes...
Mmegi Editor
| 12 November 2014
This door remains closed.
Mmegi Editor 12 November 2014
Go ata
Tiro ya se ka ya nna go aba le o atlarela fela. Ke efe tiro e e ka dirwang go didimetswe? Le fa mafoko a se kalo, a mabedi, a mararo, one a tshwanetse go nna teng. Ba tla ka one. Pego ya re mogolwane mongwe wa lephata la temo thuo, a bolela fa mo...
Sebofo Motshwane 12 November 2014
The Gaborone City Hall plaque
On a recent visit to those offices I was pleased to see that some inspired person – the City Clerk perhaps? - had lifted the plaque from the near ground level where it had been previously placed and re-situated it at eye level. Wonderful. But...
Sandy Grant 12 November 2014
New twist in Tlokweng land row
The fence’s removal was in line with a June Land Tribunal decision that found that the family had illegally erected the fence, effectively kraaling several homes within the two square kilometre piece of land. The land, located in Metlhabeng...
Mpho Mokwape
| 12 November 2014
BITRI learns from IT giants
BITRI held its second seminar yesterday where Dr Kamal Bhattacharya, the vice president and lab director of IBM Research Africa based in Nairobi, shared his own experiences. Bhattacharya said that in Africa a different approach of doing business was...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 12 November 2014
Court denies Zim asylum seeker bail
The prosecutor, police Inspector Oteng Selalame applied for Tshepang Moyo to be further remanded in custody because he may escape if granted bail. Selalame further told Principal Magistrate Dumisani Basupi that he was awaiting a psychiatric report...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 12 November 2014
Reprieve for brawling Mater Spei students
The scuffle resulted in one student writing his Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations from his hospital bed. Two male students were involved in a fight last Wednesday, after one of them apparently made moves on his...
Pini Bothoko
| 12 November 2014
No leads in murder of BDP founder�s son
Leon Steinberg, 64, was found dead in his vehicle in July, with multiple wounds and blood spatter indicating that he met a violent end. He was cremated in Mahalapye shortly after. Police subsequently posted a P25,000 reward for information leading...
Sharon Mathala 12 November 2014
Who will be VP?
It is possible that Khama will create a dynasty by appointing his younger brother, Tshekedi Khama as the Vice President. Another contender to the second highest post is Nonofo Molefhi who is the Minister of Infrastructure, Science and...
Staff Writer 12 November 2014
BCP goes to Palapye for introspection
“Coming from elections where we performed not as we expected, it’s important that we assess the results and identify what ought to be done going forward,” BCP publicity secretary, Taolo Lucas said on Monday. The BCP had targeted 29...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 12 November 2014
BDP MPs rally behind Kokorwe
The ruling party caucus also nominated MP for Gaborone South, Kagiso Molatlhegi for the position of Deputy Speaker and Shashe West MP Fidelis Molao as BDP whip. The BDP made this announcement yesterday through its Facebook page. The statement said...
Oarabile Mosikare 12 November 2014
Masisi is the new Vice President
Masisi who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Moshupa-Manyana was endorsed by parliament this afternoon. Gladys Kokorwe was also voted as the new Speaker of Parliament. Kokorwe received 41 votes while Margaret Nasha got 21. MP for Gaborone South...
Oarabile Mosikare 12 November 2014
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