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Pauline Dikuelo 25 November 2014
Mmelesi
Letshego tackles high indebtedness
“The purpose of this campaign is to impart the basics of personal financial management such as budgeting, financial planning and discipline in order to increase financial literacy in Botswana.” CEO Fred Mmelesi told a media briefing On...
Pauline Dikuelo | 25 November 2014
Morton
Bowler Morton claims first scalps at New Zealand meet
The tournament is held in Christchurch, New Zealand. Against his Sri Lanka opponent, Morton won 2-1 in a tight contest after the opening two sets were tied. The Motswana won the first set by eight shots to four before the Sri Lankan bounced back...
Mqondisi Dube | 25 November 2014
Accepting defeat: Botswana has accepted a painful super over defeat to Pakistan
Motlhanka accepts super over decision
Both teams were tied at 126 runs after 20 overs, which meant a super over had to settle the contest. Again, the teams were tied with 16runs at the end of the super over but Pakistan had scored more runs -six- of the last ball compared to Botswana...
Dumisani Ncube 25 November 2014
Experience needed: Motlakase players after their 5- 0 defeat to Rollers in the top 8
Former player says experience key for Motlakase
Motlakase were recently on the receiving end of an 8-1 aggregate drubbing at the hands of Township Rollers during the Mascom Top 8. The is also struggling in the be MOBILE Premier League, sitting precariously in position 12 with 11points from 11...
Bonte Seepi 25 November 2014
Tshanda
Dan still the boss at 50
In his latest release Delele he has a self-praising song, Boza, in which he describes his formula for success. Tshanda has sold gold and platinum with many of his records during the last three decades, and toured the world with his band. His...
Chippa Legodimo 25 November 2014
Gifa
Gifa fights cancer with music
Through his music, the talented composer is spreading the word, advising people to look out for early signs and symptoms and pleaded for love and care for the victims. Though not one of the most prominent musicians locally, talented Gifa mixes his...
Chippa Legodimo 25 November 2014
Boswaen
BIHL launches the Cyber City Kgotla
The Cyber City Kgotla provides Information Communication Technology (ICT) services such as provision of physical co-working space, access to high speed Internet, technical and business training, as well as testing platforms. All services would be...
Keikantse Lesemela 25 November 2014
Contrabandits performing at the BOMU launch
Contrabandits vows to raise standards for bands
The band, which specialises in a number genres consists of talented vocalists and instrumentalists such as vocalist-cum-poet Mandisa Mabuthwe, vocalist Tebogo ‘Debbie with a T’,  percussionist Sebabatso ‘Boski the...
Dumisani Ncube 25 November 2014
Textile exports plunged since the 2008 financial crisis
Textile industry forecast exports rebound
As one of the largest employers in the country, the textile and clothing industry has been seriously hit by the financial crisis, which led to exports dropping at a high rate and closure of some firms hence loss of jobs. In an effort to breathe some...
Isaac Pinielo 25 November 2014
Desai
BTC IPO faces another deferral
Initially slated for August 2011, the IPO launch has undergone a series of postponements. It was first delayed to 2012, then later pushed to August 2014 before it was again deferred to November 7 and now December 31st 2014. Speaking during a media...
Keikantse Lesemela 25 November 2014
CCARDESA launched its Grand Facility support agriculture research
EU embraces CCARDESA, awards agricultural research grants
The centre, which is a subsidiary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) received monetary support amounting to  5million Euros from the European Union (EU) and World Bank. Speaking at the ceremony to mark the presentation of the...
Zolani Kraai 25 November 2014
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Specially elected MPs and cabinet elected from MPs?
’ There were 12 University graduates in 1965 when Bechuanaland ventured into pre-independence general elections. That was why virtually all the four specially elected MPs of British origin were roped into the cabinet. The appointment of Cabinet...
Michael Dingake 25 November 2014
Police failed Thamaga
The group also left a trail of destruction, as they broke doors, windows, furniture and electronics in the 67 year-old deceased’s house, which seemed to be the gang’s main target in Kgosing ward. The gang, suspected to be the notorious...
Mmegi Editor | 25 November 2014
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Quick! call the the army! Malema and the Economic Freedom Fighters are toyi- toying at our border gate
Mmegi Editor 25 November 2014
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No love lost in the F/town mayoral race
The FCC has 24 councillors with the BDP leading the pack with 18 councillors, and both Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) having three apiece.  According to BDP insiders, councillors are already up in arms in...
Patricia Edwin 25 November 2014
BOPEU calls for unity
Giving a solidarity message on Saturday at Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) special delegates congress at Ave Maria Pastoral Centre, Marenga said unity and solidarity are their greatest strengths. “It is in unity and solidarity that...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 25 November 2014
UNIGEM property to go under the hammer
Unigem owes Yazoo company close to P60,000. Unigem, a company incorporated and formed by five main public sector unions with equal shareholding has been entangled in a court battle with Yazoo Company.  Recently at the Francistown High Court,...
Mpho Mokwape | 25 November 2014
EFF threatens to protest against Khama
Government added five more EFF members onto the list of South Africans needing Visas to visit Botswana citing security reasons. Andile Mngixtama, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, Floyd Shivambu, Dali Mpofu and Magdalene Moonsamy will now need to apply for a Visa...
Thato Kala 25 November 2014
Mothibamele
Automatic succession must be reviewed � Mothibamele
Speaking in an interview with Mmegi last week, Mothibamele said that he was surprised to learn that the motion that sought to do away with the automatic succession and amend the constitution was said to be from the opposition enclave in...
Zolani Kraai 25 November 2014
Mamela
Mamela says BCP not in a hurry to cooperate
Speaking during a political rally the party addressed in Selebi-Phikwe on Sunday, Francistown South parliamentary elections loser Vain Mamela, said there are so many issues they will have to iron out first with the UDC regarding their relationships...
Onalenna Kelebeile 25 November 2014
Khama
AG defends Khama over Merafhe benefits
This was after the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) in June this year instituted legal action against Khama declaring the Green Book [Executive Conditions of Service] unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional and a nullity and of no force and effect. ...
Oarabile Mosikare 25 November 2014
Butale
'Mr President, please don't be truant'
In a scathing attack on President Ian Khama in his maiden speech on the parliamentary floor, Member of Parliament for Gaborone Central, Phenyo Butale dared the President to avail himself in Parliament. “I wish to state that, President Khama...
Oarabile Mosikare 25 November 2014
Eying COSAFA Challenge redemption: The Zebras will look to put their AFCON form behind. PIC KABO MPATONA
Butler�s job not under threat � Sebego
“Butler’s job is not under threat. He has worked hard and met expectations,” Sebego said. The BFA had asked Butler to reach the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which the Briton achieved seamlessly. However,...
Mqondisi Dube | 25 November 2014
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