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Duma Boko 19 November 2014
Artists showcase Botswana culture of yore
The artists celebrated the country’s rich historical past and urged the audience to hold on tight to their culture lest they become a lost nation. Traditional artefacts like tlatlana, kika, motshe and leselo were displayed. The highlight of...
James Kgosi 19 November 2014
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King Tux dances it off
The launch party has been dubbed ‘Black, Gold and Sexy’.  His fans will remember his party when he moved from Dee-Zone. He, however, insists that the launch party comes on a whole new tip, with the single largely recognised as a...
Thato Kala 19 November 2014
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Theatre groups thrill at Maitisong
Ga-Ga Ja Pharing and The Laboratory community theatre groups proved that Botswana has talent and that indeed theatre is alive in the country.  Ga-Ga Ja Pharing nearly brought the hall to tears with their beautiful show, Nkazana, meaning a small...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 19 November 2014
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Massive disco show billed for National Stadium
Some of the acts expected to perform on that day include Tshanda himself with his group Splash as well as the Dalom Kids.    The line-up also features the versatile William Mthethwa who was popularly known as ‘Mr...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 19 November 2014
Game Mothibi PIC TSELE TSEBETSAME
World Cup forces IWG conference date shift
Botswana was awarded the right to host the IWG for four years in February this year. The conference was scheduled to be held on June 14 to June 17 2018 but could change due to the fact that it will clash with the World Cup. “The dates were...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 19 November 2014
Notwane Netball Team
Four teams fail to participate in netball league
The non-participants are Molepolole side Flying Doves, Flying Hawks from Mochudi, UB Crystals and Pubs from Kanye. Mogale the UB team has not been able to raise a team because its players are writing exams. The other teams are rusty because they have...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 19 November 2014
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Zebras seek dignified exit
It has been a long, often arduous road for Peter Butler and his charges, which has yielded only a point in five outings. Butler has promised to mould a formidable side for the future and tonight’s outcome might be no consequence to the...
Mqondisi Dube | 19 November 2014
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Mascarenhas scoops 10th Masters title
The Orapa bowls club player won after accumulating eight points, clinching nine out of 10 sets.  Tirelo Buckley of Jwaneng Club finished second after winning six of the 10sets while Pauline Lekone was third with six points.  Mascarenhas...
Calistus Kolantsho | 19 November 2014
Sifiso Dabengwa PIC KEBOFHE MATHE
MTN boss urges private sector to uphold work ethic
Speaking during the BOCCIM’s 28th annual Gala Dinner recently, Dabengwa said poor ethical performance is usually associated with the public sector, but the behaviour is also practised in the private sector. “In order for the economy to...
Keikantse Lesemela 19 November 2014
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Turnstar secures P250m for Game City expansion
The deal set in motion the much-anticipated expansion of the Game City Shopping Centre. RMB Botswana offers a comprehensive suite of investment banking products and services; advisory, finance and trading solutions; investment opportunities; and...
Staff Writer 19 November 2014
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PPADB fosters seamless procurement process
The government organs are the Ministry of Environment Wildlife and Tourism (MEWT) Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC). Speaking during the signing ceremony, the Executive...
Pauline Dikuelo | 19 November 2014
Another day, another talk shop?
Almost to the day – on October 20, 2006 to be exact – this same column bristled with hope, as the inaugural Expo was unveiled and billed as the country’s premier business marketing vehicle. At its inception, the Expo was branded as...
Mmegi Editor | 19 November 2014
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Mmegi Editor 19 November 2014
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Gaborone Sebele Halt - Our Heritage
When the passenger service was discontinued five years ago, it could perhaps have had the effect of bringing the pre-railway axis back to the life- and the revival of the old traditional capitals, Kanye, Molepolole and Shoshong.  This...
Sandy Grant 19 November 2014
Court Of Appeal Judge President Ian Kirby
Convicted child rapist pleads for mercy
Mosimanegape Ntoko appeared before the Court of Appeal (CoA) where he wanted to be granted leave to appeal in order to challenge his 10-year sentence for defilement.  Ntoko was convicted and sentenced on October 2009 for defiling a girl under...
Mpho Mokwape | 19 November 2014
Bogale jwa mogale bo�
Mo go tsone ditlhopho tsele, re bonye BDP (Botswana Democratic Party) e gapa dikgaolo di le masome mararo le bosupa mo go tse di masome matlhano le bosupa tse di neng di lwelwa. Ka molao wa Botswana wa gompienio, mo go bo go raya gore BDP e tlaa...
Sebofo Motshwane 19 November 2014
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Girlfriend must be charged � convict says
Dlamini together with his fellow convict Molataemang Mazwimbo yesterday appeared before Court Of Appeal Judge President Ian Kirby wanting leave to appeal their conviction and sentence. Dlamini and his co-accused were charged and sentenced to seven...
Mpho Mokwape | 19 November 2014
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Marobela farm hosts GBV awareness event
She said they will commemorate 16 days of activism  under the theme ‘Campaign Against Gender Based Violence’. The national theme is ‘From peace in the home to peace in the world, let’s end violence against women and...
Pini Bothoko | 19 November 2014
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BBS and UBORI donates lifejackets to address drowning
The donation was made by the officials of the two institutions to the community leaders at Matlapana Kgotla recently. The idea was initiated by UBORI but funded by BBS to address the escalation of drowning cases by people crossing the river. Out of...
Boniface Keakabetse 19 November 2014
Molosiwa
Former mayors set for return to council
Selebi-Phikwe East MP, Nonofo Molefhi confirmed the two names to Mmegi, but added that the District Commissioner’s office and the Minister of Local Government were the final authorities in the nomination process. Town Clerk, Poloko...
Onalenna Kelebeile 19 November 2014
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Director appears for uttering false CEDA document
The state alleges that on October 18, 2012, Dikgole uttered a document to Mogale Legal Practice knowingly and forged a letterhead bearing the CEDA logo and signatures of Karabo Keakopa and Ditiro Mangadi.  The letter was sent to Mosele Legal...
Lebogang Mosikare | 19 November 2014
Members of the presidential Bogosi commission PIC KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Kgafela will not return soon, commission says
“Kgosi a re o le tlhoafaletse,” announced Malope to ululations. He however said that Kgafela informed him that he would take sometime in South Africa as he is still fixing a number of things related to the tribe’s...
Lerato Maleke 19 November 2014
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BDP bigwigs line up for council seats
By law, each party in any council has the right to suggest names for the positions of nominated councillors which are routed through district commissioners for consideration by the Minister, Slumber Tsogwane. Critics expect Tsogwane to toe the...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 November 2014
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More EFF members on visa �blacklist�
The latest five join their leader, Julius Malema, who was slapped with a visa restriction last year in June, which was subsequently denied in September when he applied for entry for the launch of an Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)...
Sharon Mathala 19 November 2014
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AG delays Manual Workers Union vs DCEC case
Earlier this year the NALCGPWU otherwise known as Manual Workers Union notified the Attorney General of its intention to sue after the DCEC management instructed workers to resign from the union. Since December 2013 the union has been receiving...
Oarabile Mosikare 19 November 2014
Duma Boko addressing media and public outside court PIC TSELE TSEBETSAME
Boko sneers at �fair� elections
Responding officially to the State of the Nation Address yesterday afternoon, Boko said despite the “pompous rhetoric” by “defenders of the status quo” the recent elections had only been a mask of democracy. “While many...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 November 2014
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