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Correspondent 04 March 2015

Foreign, local strikers evenly matched

However, once they leave the beMOBILE Premier League, local strikers seem to struggle particularly in South Africa whereas their foreign counterparts have performed marginally better. Terrence Mandaza and Tendai Ndoro are doing relatively well in...

Kabelo Boranabi | 04 March 2015

Masters� poison could be Sebego�s meat

Keith Masters ceased to be a factor at the Botswana Football Association (BFA) the moment his office was raided leading to the alleged discovery of pornographic material. Pornography was largely seen as his demise, but the writing was already on the...

Mqondisi Dube | 04 March 2015

Slizer performs at Mugabe�s party

The Bobonong-born performer is no stranger to the Zimbabwean entertainment scene. She has performed at plenty of the music festivals in the neighbouring country.  Slizer was invited to perform at the statesman’s birthday party through her...

Kabelo Boranabi | 04 March 2015

Culture preservation can save marriages

Tshireletso was speaking at a culture event organised by Dikgosi at Monarch Customary Court on Friday. She said the status of marriage nowadays is not valued and that is why there are many divorces. She added that as the government, they have...

Lindiwe Mozola 04 March 2015

Folk wedding d�cor of true African elegance

The enterprising woman, who hails from Mahalapye, has landed her life long dream and is living and loving it. Moalosi of Kissysizuki Gardens said when she started her business last year, she knew that the market was saturated, but decided to give it...

Mpho Maswikila 04 March 2015

Advertising ban unconstitutional

The Permanent Secretary to the President Carter Morupisi confirmed this in an interview with a local publication, claiming it was nothing sinister but a cost cutting measure. It is, however, surprising that this ‘cost cutting’ measure...

Mmegi Editor | 04 March 2015

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Slow implementation of doing business reforms

Speaking at the Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC) Doing Business Reforms workshop held in Gaborone on Tuesday, Mmolawa said government had approved certain reforms, but there has not been any implementation of the reforms. “The...

Keikantse Lesemela 04 March 2015

Letshego spearheads financial literacy campaign

Speaking during the presentation of the group’s financial results for the eleven-month period ended 31 December 2014, the group’s Managing Director, Chris Low said the high volumes of household debt in the country are a huge concern for...

Isaac Pinielo 04 March 2015

Police: Man found dead hit by car, not murdered

The man, aged 26-years, according to the police, was found by passers-by on Sunday morning on the road passing by Tshimotharo-Broadhurst. This immediately raised suspicions from members of the public who took to social media that he might have been...

Mpho Mokwape | 04 March 2015

Police wait on attempted passion killing victim

Reports say the woman’s 29-year-old boyfriend from Siga in Ramotswa attempted to kill her on Tuesday last week. Ramotswa Police Station commander, Mothusi Phadi said they have not been able to speak to the victim who is the only one who can...

Amanda Dichabe 04 March 2015

BMD youth league members attack each other

Mphafe said the current BMD youth league had not established relations with structures such as Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) to engage them in empowering youth. “The current youth league leadership continues to attack and sabotage...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 March 2015

Ignorance lands Facebook user in trouble

The alleged paedophile faces a charge of common nuisance after he posted on Facebook that he sexually penetrated the child he was babysitting until she cried out in pain. The suspect is now out on bail.  Mbulawa said that preliminary...

Amanda Dichabe 04 March 2015

Mbulawa granted conditional bail

Christopher Mbulawa (not to be confused with Botswana Police spokesperson) is accused of defiling a 12-year-old schoolgirl last December at Phase Six. Mbulawa, a taxi driver in Francistown, pleaded not guilty to the offence and said that he will...

Lebogang Mosikare | 04 March 2015

Civic leader roots for improved prize giving ceremonies in schools

The ceremonies are usually held every year in schools to recognise and honour learners who have done well in their studies and sports. Responding to Palapye Sub-Council chairman, Lesedi Phuthego’s speech, Mabjweng said that enhanced prize...

Bonte Seepi 04 March 2015

Delta Diaries dragged to court over salary arrears

Pelonomi Asele and the other ex-workers filed an urgent application with the Industrial Court last week alleging failure by Delta Dairies to provide them with work from July last year to date. They also alleged failure by the company to pay their...

Amanda Dichabe 04 March 2015

Woman escapes marriage wrecking charge

Appearing before Deputy Court President, Oageng Mosola last week, Ditlhaloso Ditsela (53) of Seleka village accused Dikeleko Semata (40) of Gaborone West of causing havoc in her marriage by having an affair with her (Ditsela’s)...

Tumelo Mouwane 04 March 2015

Minimum wage up for review today

Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Edwin Batshu yesterday informed parliament that the minimum wage determination was a consultative process, which involved both the workers and employers representatives. Batshu explained that when considering the...

Bonte Seepi 04 March 2015

BDP members warned

The chairperson for BDP Francistown region Ford Moiteela revealed this during the regional congress that was held at Shashemooke village over the weekend. Moiteela warned his party members to refrain from that habit as it tarnishes the party’s...

Pini Bothoko | 04 March 2015

Cllr calls for caution in new Morupule tender

Councillor George Makhura of Khurumela West ward in Palapye said the IPP given the contract must do a good job in the stipulated time. Speaking last week at the Palapye Sub-District Council meeting, he said it is vital that the government does not...

Koketso Kgoboge 04 March 2015

Klass Motshidisi passes on

Kgosi Motshidisi passed away at Palapye Hospital after a brief admission following a short illness. According to Palapye Sub Tribal Authority Masego Olebile, Motshidisi suffered a short illness and was urgently taken to the local hospital where he...

Onalenna Kelebeile 04 March 2015

Khetho, Francis begin title defence

The qualifiers will take place at the Oasis Motel in Tlokweng on Saturday and Sunday. Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) spokesperson, Keenese Katisenge said they expect surprises in the competition. She told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the federation...

Calistus Kolantsho | 04 March 2015

The masterstroke that never was

After a protected period of looking for a substantive CEO, Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Tebogo Sebego unleashed a Briton in Keith Masters.  It was said his vast experience in football administration had tipped the scale in his...

Thuso Palai 04 March 2015

Sexual addiction is an illness

In certain parts, Kgafela described signs of sexual addiction, which were made to seem like those of frustration, something I found confusing. The statements of exhibiting negative behaviour applied to people with an insatiable sexual...

Keletso Thobega 04 March 2015

Molale fears for MPs safety

He told Parliament yesterday that political discourse of late has been characterised by deep emotions and actions that call for increased vigilance. “Reports that have reached us and our security organs indicate that there are intentions by...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 March 2015

Inflation seen breaching BoB�s lower ballpark

In a bid to maintain price stability in the economy, the central bank has set an inflation objective of between 3-6 percent. Launching the 2015 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) yesterday, BoB governor Linah Mohohlo said the economy will continue to...

Brian Benza 04 March 2015

Cr�me de la Cr�me at GIJF

Internationally acclaimed Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Jimmy Dludlu are the other obvious eye-catchers in the event slated for April 4 at Serokolwana Lawns just a few kilometres from Mmamashia, along the A1 highway. The event will also see rising...

Chippa Legodimo 04 March 2015

Rollers gross P1.7m from Chiefs tie

The match attracted arguably the biggest crowd for a club match, other than the annual Kabelano Cup. The National Stadium was at near capacity despite the exorbitant ticket prices where the cheapest seat cost P75 while the most expensive was...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 04 March 2015