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In the Tuesday week

Correspondent 31 March 2015

Things that go bump in the night – Part Two

These ones appear coy but are probably the dodgiest, because they come across as other revelers and look attractive in their funky hairstyles, painted lips and fashionable garb. Easy targets are men, especially those who love women, and salivate...

Keletso Thobega 31 March 2015

Stanbic Bank rewards local athletes

Godiraone Nthompe and Mema Tiango, the best performing local athletes in the men and women’s categories, were each presented with P5,000. Speaking during the event Stanbic Bank client relations manager, Omphemetse Dube said the bank takes...

Kabelo Boranabi | 31 March 2015

Judo harvests 16 medals in Swaziland

The team overreached itself by plundering four gold, six silver and six bronze to leave coach, Kingsley Segokotlo elated. So accomplished was the performance that Segokotlo felt the team could have done better. “We did well, but could have done...

Mqondisi Dube | 31 March 2015

Teams resume unfinished business

Police XI and high riding Orapa United kicked-off the week’s busy schedule last night, with a further five fixtures lined-up for today. Log leaders, Mochudi Centre Chiefs resume their title onslaught with a trip to Serowe to face struggling...

Mqondisi Dube | 31 March 2015

Children treated to early Easter fun at Airport Junction Mall

Airport Junction Mall came alive on Saturday with the joyful noise of children enjoying all kinds of games assembled for the fun day. Although the day kicked off on a low note, this didn’t affect the children present as they eagerly waited to...

Mpho Mokwape | 31 March 2015

I will continue performing and preaching in nightclubs – Vee

Of late, people have been complaining about his performances in unholy places’ such as bars and clubs where recently he has been spotted preaching during his performances, some had doubts about his credibility saying he should stop performing...

Pauline Dikuelo | 31 March 2015

Barclays bank brings L’Atelier art competition to Botswana

This time around, the competition invited young and emerging artists from Botswana to showcase their talents internationally.  The five artists selected to compete in South Africa are Incubates Mpolokeng, Obed Mokhuhlani, Kumbulani Thubu, Botho...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 31 March 2015

Phaladi steals Koch’s thunder

Phenyo affectionately known as Master did not have to try hard to make the audience laugh their heads off. He started his performance on a high note. He came up on stage dressed in His Excellency’s favourite casual wear, cowboy hat and a...

Amanda Dichabe 31 March 2015

Motshwarakgole amongst TEEP beneficiaries

TEEP is a multi-year programme of training, funding, and mentoring, designed to empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs. The three beneficiaries, Lerato Motshwarakgole of Generations fame, Mavis Nduchwa and Chokwe Goitseone, are among...

Amanda Dichabe 31 March 2015

Botswana Diamond Industry

Mmegi Editor 31 March 2015

GCC should get serious or be disbanded

Just when we thought that the Daisy Loo scandal was embarrassing enough to wake up officers from their slumber, it is evident that there are more surprises that await the nation from the council. It is reported that the GCC books of accounts have not...

Mmegi Editor | 31 March 2015

Electra Mining Botswana expo slated for September

According to a press release from the promoters, exhibitors at the show will have the opportunity to network with key decision-makers from Botswana’s growing industrial and mining sectors, position their company brand, grow their client base...

Staff Writer 31 March 2015

Pula Steel Plant will not collapse – BCL

Speaking during a dinner to celebrate 30 years of corporate partnership between BCL and Glencore International, an Anglo-Swiss multi national commodity trading and mining company based in Switzerland, Moremi announced that the steel manufacturing and...

Onalenna Kelebeile 31 March 2015

Power imports surge 36% on Morupule B failures

According to figures released by Statistics Botswana (SB) yesterday, importation of electricity increased by 35.9 percent to 510,100 Mega Watt Hour (MWH) between the fourth quarter of 2014 and the same quarter of 2013. “The increase in...

Brian Benza 31 March 2015

Court dismisses UB political ban case

The student, Setlhomo Tshwanelang, had filed an urgent motion against UB and attorney Parks Tafa in his capacity as the UB Council chairperson.  Dismissing the case yesterday afternoon, Mothobi said he was not satisfied that the matter was...

Oarabile Mosikare 31 March 2015

Trans-Kalahari project office due next month

Speaking at celebrations to mark the Silver Jubilee of Namibia’s independence, that country’s High Commissioner to Botswana, Mbapeua Muvangua said preparations were at an advanced stage for the project office. “The office space has...

Tumelo Mouwane 31 March 2015

Fire guts iconic Gaborone Golf clubhouse

A faulty plug is suspected to have caused the fire within a thatched bar, with the blaze later ripping through the restaurant and into parts of a golf equipment shop. A Mmegi newscrew that arrived at about 2:40pm, found one Gaborone City Council...

Tumelo Mouwane 31 March 2015

Area W residents vow to end prostitution

Area W, popularly known as ‘Doublers’, is one of the areas that have been plagued by prostitution in the city.  The prostitutes in the area sell sex for low prices. It is believed that sex can be bought from as little as  P20...

Pini Bothoko | 31 March 2015

Mogoditshane gang remanded for soldier’s murder

Aubrey Gobonwang (24), Mosimanegape Khumalo (22), Botlhe Seadimo (22), Ithuteng Lucas (18), Boitshoko Boitshoko (18), Ontiretse Sethole (21) appeared before Broadhurst Magistrate Babedi Mathumo where their request to be released on bail was...

Mpho Mokwape | 31 March 2015

GC mayor, Khama in rare meet

Speaking after the closed-door meeting, Thutlwe said Khama told him that he was the first opposition mayor to request for a meeting with him (Khama) in order to discuss challenges faced at the local authority. According to the mayor, the meeting...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 March 2015

SA legal eagle to help LSB

“We are very pleased and humbled that the highly regarded Advocate Wim Trengove SC will lead us in the LSB and Motumise vs President Ian Khama and Judicial Service Commission application. He has decided to assist pro bono because he considers...

Oarabile Mosikare 31 March 2015

Retrenchments looming at BDP

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has warned its employees of an impending restructuring exercise that it blames on operational challenges. A letter to the employees dated March 15 from the party secretary general, Mpho Balopi, says the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 March 2015

Two firms accused of rigging P114m tender

The companies, Creative Business Solutions, trading as Bread and Butter Foods and Rabbit Group were dragged before the commission by the Competition Authority (CA) on accusation of colluding to fix prices in the multi-million tenders.  Bread...

Isaac Pinielo 31 March 2015

Ballout wins Little Miss Universe Botswana

Ballout’s luck started after she was crowned Little Miss Photogenic, a special award, which gave members of the public an opportunity to vote through social media.  The award meant that she automatically made it to the top 10. The...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 31 March 2015

Kebatho impresses as Zebras labour

The defeat comes after the Zebras’ juniors, the Under-23 side had done their work well on Wednesday night, winning 2-0 against Lesotho. However, the senior side came unstuck as their play was not entirely convincing. Some of the youngsters,...

Tumelo Mouwane 31 March 2015

Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari wins

Gen Buhari's party said his opponent, incumbent Goodluck Jonathan, had admitted defeat and congratulated him. Mr Jonathan trailed Gen Buhari by about two million votes when he conceded. Observers have generally praised the election but there have...

Correspondent 31 March 2015