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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 07 January 2015

Govt statement on Merafhe's death

From his initial appointment as Police constable in 1960 until his retirement as Vice President in 2012 General Merafhe remained a model public servant whose various contributions to Botswana’s progress will be remembered for generations to...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 07 January 2015

South African clubs eye GFA youngsters

GFA managing director, Khumo Kenalemang told Mmegi Sport that Jacaranda Callies, a team in the South African second division has shown interest in signing some of the players from the academy. He said that other teams in the division has also...

Dumisani Ncube 07 January 2015

TASC fire �Facebook-crazy� Mavhondo

The letter of dismissal dated December 16, 2014 was delivered to the Zimbabwean-born coach just a couple of days before the Christmas Day confirming his sacking, only 14 months after joining the once army side. Mavhondo, popularly known as Madzibaba...

Shingirai Madondo 07 January 2015

Barrows gets boost from OP

Barrows, a law student at the University of Botswana told Mmegi Sport that the development came after he approached the OP in a bid to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional. He said the OP has agreed to help him get a club abroad and pay for...

Dumisani Ncube 07 January 2015

Nare joins Letlapeng

The club chairperson, Sydney Magagane told Mmegi Sport yesterday that Matshidiso Moseki has been appointed as the assistant to Nare. However, both Nare and BMC FC could not be reached for comment yesterday as their phones rang unanswered. Nare is...

Calistus Kolantsho | 07 January 2015

Gaborone as it was 50 years ago

Could this mean that we appropriately celebrate the 50th anniversary this year? The question is worth exploring. Gaborone, with Francistown and Lobatse, was already recognised by the British Protectorate Administration as a ‘town’ so that...

Sandy Grant 07 January 2015

TNT dance crew develops into an entertainment agency

Through the agency, they plan to teach dance and theatre. This development comes after TNT held a series of dance workshops across the country last year. The dance crew formed another group in Zimbabwe in 2014. TNT crew leader Charles Mangiroza, who...

Dumisani Ncube 07 January 2015

An ounce of prevention

The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has quickly stepped into the heart of the situation and is providing forms of relief, from shelter to the provision of food basket. While the Office’s actions are commendable, it is necessary to...

Mmegi Editor | 07 January 2015

Forum to discuss monetisation of coal, iron ore

The conference, dubbed ‘Coal and Iron Ore Botswana 2015’, will be held in March at the Gaborone International Convention Centre. Botswana continues on its journey to diversify its mining sector by implementing economic diversification...

Isaac Pinielo 07 January 2015

BSE posts positive outcome for 2014

Recent data provided by the bourse shows that total turnover for the year recorded as at 12 December 2014 amounted to P2.1 billion, the second highest ever recorded in a similar period since the inception of the stock exchange. BSE Deputy Chief...

Keikantse Lesemela 07 January 2015

Suspect in custody after cop murder

Yesterday, Mahalapye police station commander, Amos Kekgathetse said they arrested eight suspects who were questioned and released as investigations continue after the fatal stabbing. He said they are still following leads and hoped to make more...

Mpho Mokwape | 07 January 2015

SDA youth donate to Chobe Junior School

The mattresses were unveiled at the conclusion of the church’s youth camp in Kasane during the recent holidays. The Adventist youth were accommodated at the school’s boarding facilities. During their stay, the youth noted a dire lack of...

Mpho Maswikila 07 January 2015

Boy dies after black mamba strikes during phane hunt

Office Commanding No 10 District, Senior Superintendent Takongwa Mazwiduma said the boy was with his grandmother and peers when the incident occurred. It was reported that the young boys pursued the snake to its burrow, before it turned and struck...

Onalenna Kelebeile 07 January 2015

Floods leave families homeless in Serowe

About 15 households were affected by the heavy rainfalls, which began on Christmas Eve and continued until 2 January 2015. The NDMO in Serowe has conducted rapid assessments to determine the damage and needs of those affected. “Out of 15, six...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 January 2015

Father rapes five year-old daughter

“The grandmother told us that the young man asked her to allow his daughter to visit him for a few days as he wanted to spend time with her. She agreed but was disturbed when she noticed that the child was not her usual self, upon her...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 07 January 2015

Fresh judgment day for Masilo

Following a prominent trial in which graphic allegations were made against Masilo, all eyes will be on whether Chief Magistrate, Linah Oahile-Mokibe will finally pronounce her verdict after two postponements. After a postponement from December 24,...

Mpho Mokwape | 07 January 2015

Streetwise lioness must have fled Francistown- DWNP officials

The senior wildlife warden at the DWNP office in Francistown, Shepherd Mothi, said that there is a high possibility that the animal could have fled  Francistown to neighbouring villages or even further afield. “Our view is that if the...

Chakalisa Dube | 07 January 2015

BCP, UDC jittery about cooperation

Before the festive season, Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Slumber Tsogwane, set January 31, 2015 as the date for fresh elections in the three wards where the October general elections did not produce a firm result. The BCP...

Oarabile Mosikare 07 January 2015

Pheto heads to the UDC

Pheto quit the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) last year after losing in the primaries. He subsequently defended his Lentsweletau/Mmopane seat in the October general elections as an independent, losing to Vincent Seretse who is now Trade and...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 07 January 2015

Ramsay tipped as envoy to US

The post fell vacant after the tenure of former cabinet minister, Tebelelo Seretse was cut short in November amidst reports that she would resume her political career ahead of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) elections in July this...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 January 2015

Gun attack on French satirical magazine kills 12

At least two masked attackers opened fire with assault rifles in the office and exchanged shots with police in the street outside before escaping by car. The gunmen shouted "we have avenged the Prophet Muhammad", witnesses say. President Francois...

Correspondent 07 January 2015