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In Thursday paper

Baboki Kayawe 22 January 2015

Ntlo Ya Dikgosi must stay away from politics

Speaking at the dikgosi orientation workshop after Monday’s meeting of the Ntlo Ya Dikgosi (House of Chiefs), he encouraged the traditional leaders to uphold the law and strengthen good governance.  He said the democratic dispensation is...

Baboki Kayawe 22 January 2015

First Division fails to hold workshops

“Conducting workshops has taken a while, but we are in the process of conducting workshops for committee members from both South and North. “Then we will embark on a workshop for club managers and chairpersons. You must be aware that a...

Calistus Kolantsho | 22 January 2015

BR Highlanders sign three players

They are midfielders Gorman Batsweletse and Busang Robert and a striker, Mothusi Kenosi. The team is also on the verge of signing Orapa United midfielder, Emmanuel Thakadu. Batsweletse (35) has dusted off his boots to make a comeback from...

Bonte Seepi 22 January 2015

Under-19 cricket team gears for qualifiers

Botswana will face three associate countries in order to qualify for the international tournament. The countries are Namibia, Uganda and the hosts Tanzania on a date yet to be announced. Coach Obert Musiyamhanje told Mmegi Sport during a training...

Dumisani Ncube 22 January 2015

Kunene�s legacy lives on

For many of his fans, it will take a while to heal. Thankfully, the late singer’s positive spirit continues to inspire others musically.  Many still hold dear his music. More and more Pop-reggae artists are mushrooming around Africa with...

Chippa Legodimo 22 January 2015

Phiri�s BOMU gong motivates him

The artist said that despite his recent divorce, he still believes in the institution of marriage and was pleased when his song Lenyalo, off the album, Tsela E Le Thata, picked up an award. The video was produced by Metsimotlhabe-based Slate Dinoko...

Gasebalwe Seretse 22 January 2015

Off Campus artists to perform in Zimbabwe

The Pink Concert is a show that promotes women’s rights in Zimbabwe and fights against gender-based violence, breast cancer and child marriage through music. The three artists are award-winning RnB singer Orapeleng ‘Spiza...

Dumisani Ncube 22 January 2015

ATI expelled from Pop Bottles

Double Jay, an upcoming hip hop artist from Serowe told Showbiz that he has realised that sharing his concept with many people including ATI did not work out for him. “Pop Bottles is a concept that I want to turn into an annual event and a...

Gasebalwe Seretse 22 January 2015

Hands off dikgosi!

During an orientation workshop for Ntlo ya Dikgosi, Masisi “urged” the traditional leaders to avoid “politicking” or using their freedom of expression to attack the executive. “I have observed that in the past, the...

Mmegi Editor | 22 January 2015

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Mmegi Editor 22 January 2015

Tshekedi Khama rebels against President Khama�s respect of law gimmick to mislead parliament

As such, one expects exemplary decorum in the house. Sadly, the contrary is true with the current (11th) Parliament. Arrogance, deceit, sheer dishonesty, lies, egos and all their overt manifestations lie at the heart of the Executive operational...

Correspondent 22 January 2015

Production tumbles at Boseto Mine

A quarterly review note from the company says mining costs per tonne grew 18.3 percent in the period. “Productivity was impacted by delays and costs associated with a fire that occurred on waste excavator as well as unscheduled repairs to...

Pauline Dikuelo | 22 January 2015

Total Botswana hosts mining sector workshop

The event aims to showcase Total’s mining solution products and allow stakeholders to interact with the company’s specialist mining team.  One of the organisers, Melissa Padia, said Total was also searching for new business...

Isaac Pinielo 22 January 2015

Valentine�s Day comedy special at Little Theatre

Comedy lovers will be happy to know that The Other Guys will host a comedy show on 14 February at the National Museum Little Theatre.  The show will feature some of the best in comedy circles namely; Charles Manase, Tulani Tau, and Umbambi...

Maureen Odubeng | 22 January 2015

DTCB donates Braille equipment

The equipment, worth P200,070 was bought with part of the P1.9 million the company donated last year, which will be released in batches to the MRCB over a three-year period. Kago Mmopi of DTCB stated that the company intends to buy an industrial...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 22 January 2015

Autlwetse promises BDP reformation

Traditionally the BDP National Youth Executive Committee (NYEC) has always ensured that certain preferred members make it to the helm of the BDP Central Committee.  The NYEC holds its congress and elections on February 6 in Masunga, and it is...

Oarabile Mosikare 22 January 2015

Charges dropped against fugitive Samotse but�

The fugitive escaped from Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital last October after he had been retrieved from South Africa, where he had initially fled to in 2011 after allegedly killing his girlfriend. On Tuesday, prosecutor James Moikwathai asked the court...

Lebogang Mosikare | 22 January 2015

Abbie�s fundraising campaign a success

Abbie is suffering from a rare form of ovarian cancer known as immature teratoma. The Save Abbie campaign manager, Lorraine Lionheart said they have raised a whooping P703,654.58 in four weeks. The team had initially pleaded with the public to help...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 22 January 2015

Molester acknowledges his violent deeds

Gofaone Madikwa is accused of having had carnal knowledge of, and unlawfully wounding an eight-year-old Standard Two and 11-year-old Standard six pupils of Seolwane Primary School. The court was informed that the incidents happened on March 19, 2014...

Koketso Kgoboge 22 January 2015

Takatokwane coal project to cost P7.2 bn

A statement issued yesterday said the Perth-based miner’s operating expenditure is estimated between $43 and $57 per tonne Free on Board (FoB).  The company stated that it had completed a scoping study confirming the robust development...

Isaac Pinielo 22 January 2015

First Division call for gate fees hike

Entry charges are pegged at P10, but clubs suggest the figure should be revised to P20. In some instances, fans watch lower division games for free. The clubs feel a hike in charges would help boost their coffers. All the clubs feel that the lower...

Shingirai Madondo 22 January 2015