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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 11 February 2015

Body building champions gear up for World Championship qualifiers

Maloiso will be participating in the junior qualifiers while Sechele will be battling it out in the champion qualifiers. Eight-time junior champion, Maloiso told Mmegi Sport that they have already started intense training for the qualifiers which...

Dumisani Ncube 11 February 2015

Gaborone hosts Notwane netball tourney

The chairperson of the netball section of Notwane Club, Malebogo Maphalane, said the tournament was started in 2008 to contribute in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This year’s tournament was won by Notwane who beat BDF Cats in the final. Other...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 11 February 2015

Modeling guru to coordinate Miss Africa

West, who boasts an impressive portfolio, has worked on eight Miss World and 14 Miss South Africa pageants, as well as several other pageants in different African countries. Speaking during a press briefing hosted at Gaborone Sun Hotel, Miss Africa...

Dumisani Ncube 11 February 2015

Diacore funds squash stadium renovations

Chairperson of DGM Foundation, Thola Magang said during the handover ceremony that the funds would go a long way in giving the club the much-needed facelift. He said DGM has always been a supporter of a holistic approach to national sports and...

Calistus Kolantsho | 11 February 2015

A to the T brings back the 90s music

This hits sample songs from the likes of Whitney Huston’s Exhale, Brenda Fassie’s Indaba Yami Istraight and Andre Martin’s Let Me Return The Favour.  The 19-year-old rapper released the digital free mix tape online earlier...

Dumisani Ncube 11 February 2015

It�s �No Strings Attached� on Valentines

The managing director of the organising company 6Pac Promotions, Tlotlo Letsomo, said they want to remove the stereotype surrounding Valentines’ Day, as many people believe it is meant to be enjoyed by married people or those in relationships,...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 11 February 2015

I declare this monument unveiled in honour of the late.....

Pauline Dikuelo 11 February 2015

Avert catastrophe: Improve conditions of service for health staff

Chief among their complaints has been the fact that they work extraordinarily long hours, looking after so many patients. Sometimes they do not even have a break, especially when the queues are long. This places patient care in danger as overworked...

Pauline Dikuelo 11 February 2015

BDP youth to formalise their council

The decision was taken at their elective congress in Masunga over the weekend. Re-elected youth wing leader, Andy Boatile, said it was important for the party youth wing to develop a formalised council. “We do host gatherings similar to the...

Chakalisa Dube | 11 February 2015

This is an optimistic budget � Botlhale

“On optimism, his glass is half full, not half empty. That is, he is saying that despite tough economic times, we must soldier on. On the cautious side, he unremittingly continues the ethic of fiscal prudence by proposing a modest budget...

Oarabile Mosikare 11 February 2015

Freak storm leaves trail of destruction in Thamaga

Asif Kablay, owner and manager of Furniture Express told Mmegi he lost furniture worth over P80, 000. “I received a call from my assistant manager around 6:30pm in the evening where I learnt the roof of my shop had been blown off. I had stock...

Tumelo Mouwane 11 February 2015

Rapist wins, loses within seconds

When delivering his verdict, CoA judge Seth Twum said the 23-year sentence imposed on Simololang was beyond the sentencing jurisdiction of a Principal Magistrate, who first heard the matter. The lower court had convicted him of six counts of...

Mpho Mokwape | 11 February 2015

US ambassador preaches importance of media freedom

Officiating at a five-day investigative journalism training workshop in the capital Monday, Miller noted that the media were the public’s eyes and ears. He implored journalists to ensure that their readers were armed with the information...

Baboki Kayawe 11 February 2015

MPs want tight security

Commenting on Molale’s presentation, Gaborone South MP, Kagiso Molatlhegi said Parliament was not safe at all since people are not searched when they come to listen to proceedings. “We need CCCTV cameras and people should be searched. The...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 11 February 2015

Land fight may lead to exhumation

Businessman Clement Kgosiemang told Mmegi that the Mokopotsa family buried their father Gaorutwe Mokopotsa on the piece of land “even though the magistrates’ court had ruled in my favour”.  Kgosiemang explained he bought the...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 11 February 2015

CoA raps govt as BOFEPUSU triumphs

A panel of four judges - Judge President of CoA Ian Kirby, and Justices Foxcroft and Isaac Lesetedi unanimously agreed that by their conduct, President Khama and DPSM Carter Morupisi did not negotiate in good faith when government implemented the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 11 February 2015

Slight fall in BSE traded volumes

There were 590.8 million shares worth P2.17 billion traded during the year, slightly lower than the 669.5 million shares worth P2.27 billion exchanged during 2013. Most of the trades were generated in the first quarter of 2014 followed by the last...

Pauline Dikuelo | 11 February 2015

Tjilenje Tje Ngwao to showcase Botswana�s rich culture

The founder and director of the group, Ngwisiwa Ntogwa said they would first screen a documentary, which showcases Botswana culture, from traditional dances, food and traditional games, to poetry.  Ntogwa told Showbiz that after submitting a...

Lindiwe Mozola 11 February 2015

Moswate, Boy return for Kaizer Chiefs clash

The two players missed Rollers’ match with BDF XI through injuries. Moswate was injured in the game against Mochudi Centre Chiefs, forcing him to make way at half time. Boy got a knock at training and missed the game against BDF XI in Serowe...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 11 February 2015