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In Friday's paper

Mmegi Editor 17 April 2015

The Boov�s are here

Home is the name of the entertaining cartoons we watched and became friends with at the big screen.  This film is a 2015 American 3D computer-animated comedy film from DreamWorks Animations, the very same production, which produced smashing...

Bakang Israel 17 April 2015

Lekang: From cleaner to council chambers

But, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor has rags to riches story to tell. It was not an easy road to the chambers. For 26 years, she donned overalls as a cleaner at the Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) in Francistown, while on the...

Pini Bothoko | 17 April 2015

�Scammers are still there�

You might think that the “traditional” scammers have moved on to more modern scams but they are still there. There are still messages arriving on people’s computers every day like this one that ended up in my Junk folder last...

Consumer Watchdog 17 April 2015

Exciting end to First Division North

Green Lovers that are in pole position to win a play-off spot are away to TASC in Francistown tomorrow.  TASC  that sit seventh in the table are eager to dodge the relegation fight because no club from seventh downwards is assured of...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 April 2015

BTA to launch wheelchair tennis

BTA president, Nelson Amanze told a press conference on Wednesday that the association would launch wheelchair tennis in the inaugural Euphemia Tlhabane tournament.  Amanze said they were grateful to launch such an initiative in the country as...

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 April 2015

First Division South League wraps up

The match is only of academic interest as the two sides have relegated to the Second Division. Jwaneng Galaxy have qualified for the Premier League by finishing with 45 points. On the other hand, Mogoditshane Fighters have booked themselves a spot in...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 April 2015

The key men

Segolame Boy (Rollers) Township Rollers will once again rely on exciting attacker, Segolame Boy tomorrow in what is expected to be a tight contest.  Boy has been arguably Rollers’ best player this season. Relatively unknown just two years...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 17 April 2015

Santos protest over alleged soft points

Santos gripe emanates from a second round league game between Fighters and Gantsi Terrors played on the day. The game was abandoned after Terrors’ Onneile Segwai slapped an assistant referee who could not continue with the match as a result of...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 April 2015

Top 8 final divides Gaborone city

Kick off is at 8pm. Both teams seem to have lost their pursuit of the league title and tomorrow’s clash is the last competition for either side to rescue their season. The game is expected to thrill considering the past encounters between the...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 17 April 2015

Botswana celebs that made it and breakout

Lorraine Lionheart Singer-cum-philanthropist, Lorraine Lionheart, is one of the fast growing local artists based in the United Kingdom.  She has headlined a number of international music festivals in countries such as Norway, Sweden, Hong Kong...

Dumisani Ncube 17 April 2015

The rubberstamp that is our Parliament and oversight

Notwithstanding the fact that the 11th Parliament is young and educated in its demographics, it finds it difficult to provide effective oversight of the executive arm. The term oversight refers to the legislature’s ability to monitor the...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 17 April 2015

Demystifying the mystery of Daniel

“Gods’, we explain time and again in this column, were real, very advanced flesh-and-blood beings whose ancient traces are periodically found in fossils hundreds of millions of years old (“Forbidden Archaeology”). So...

L M Leteane 17 April 2015

Pay teachers their dues

The Botswana Sectors of Educators Union (BOSETU) has threatened that its members will not work extra hours until they are paid. These developments are worrisome. It is the  students who suffer the most when teachers and the government are at...

Mmegi Editor | 17 April 2015

Go di gagameletsi setoropo...

Correspondent 17 April 2015

The probl�matique called youth unemployment

In the consequent, some social commentators, yours truly to be specific, have been guillotined, vilified etc on social media such as Facebook. The guillotining, lynching and vilification has been taken beyond the social media as amply instanced by...

Correspondent 17 April 2015

Health stink from disposable diapers in F/town

The cloth diapers were so common that families would stockpile and use them again after the birth of another child. They transcended family generations over many years and were only disposed of when they were very old or torn. Families saved a lot...

Pini Bothoko | 17 April 2015

The poisoned chalice off the shelf

Botswana Television (Btv) viewers were shocked by a report from Kasane where police, Food Control Unit officers and other authorities raided bakeries and grocers in the tourist town this week.  They uncovered numerous instances of negligence and...

Mpho Mokwape | 17 April 2015

Winter of hope beckons for LGBTIs

Goodhope-Mabule legislator, James Mathokgwane will carry the hopes of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex  (LGBTI) community with him when he re-enters the National Assembly for the winter session in July. Mathokgwane recently...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 April 2015

What�s behind that nosebleed?

Maybe you walked around in the sun for too long, or you have a passing allergy.  No big deal right? Friday Phatshwane knows better. As the founder and chairman of the Botswana Haemophilia Society, Phatshwane knows that while seemingly...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 17 April 2015

Life after renal failure

When the doctor broke the news that my diagnosis indicated chronic kidney failure, I thought he was playing a crude, cruel joke and would surely say the remedial words: “Just kidding”. However, I soon realised that he was not joking at...

Leinanyana Tsiane 17 April 2015

beMobile seeks to rise against competitors

Since its inception, beMOBILE has ostensibly been lagging behind in terms of market share and service delivery. While Mascom and Orange command a huge chunk of the market by virtue of them being the first mobile operators in the country, beMOBILE is...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 April 2015

Research key to economic development � BITRI

When addressing the media yesterday, Torto noted that research could render relevant information that could be used in different areas of the country’s economic development.  He further said providing relevant information could provide...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 April 2015

Botswana falls in ICT rankings

The report stated that out of the 148 countries that had participated in the survey, Botswana has slipped one spot down to position 104 although it maintained a quality score rating of 3.4, which was the same as last year. Whilst the communication...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 April 2015

IMF raises Botswana growth forecast

According to the IMF’s bi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released on Wednesday, Botswana economic growth is estimated at 4.5 percent in 2015. The new forecast is marginally northwards of the 4.2 percent growth forecast for 2015 the...

Brian Benza 17 April 2015

Global exertions to bring business to Botswana

BusinessWeek: Brand Botswana has embarked on several initiatives to put Botswana on the map including partnering with CNBC Africa. How is this partnership developing? Gaorekwe: Brand Botswana continues to explore opportunities that can put Botswana...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 April 2015

Financials buoy BSE in first quarter

The domestic companies index (DCI) registered a 2.02 percent increase during the first quarter of 2015, closing at 9693.91 points as compared to 1.18 percent decline that was recorded in the first quarter of 2014. Around P355 million worth of shares...

Isaac Pinielo 17 April 2015

FSSS aims to continue with excellent results

The Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) rated FSSS the most improved school in last year’s BGCSE results after scooping position eight from 26. For a while, FSSS has been amongst the poorest performing schools. In re-branding the school,...

Pini Bothoko | 17 April 2015

A finger on the nation�s pulse

The Diamond Miracle allowed an agrarian economy with a per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately $70 to transform into a modern, comparatively wealthy society of $7,315 per capita GDP. With greater incomes and access to Western way of...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 17 April 2015

Makgato not fazed by multiple roles

She insists she can juggle her responsibilities with ease, despite the challenges that go with each office. Makgato was, over the weekend, elected the chairperson of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Women’s Wing in Lobatse. She is also the...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 April 2015

New Era committed to offering skills necessary needed in market

Speaking at the inaugural graduation of New Era College in Gaborone yesterday, he said one factor was that supply of skills is not driven by demand from industry but on what institutions offer. “Industry must come to the fore and present its...

Amanda Dichabe 17 April 2015

Botswana to use video conference in USA bank swindle case

Whether the conference will be in Gaborone or Francistown where the case is being heard will decided by principal magistrate, Dumisani Basupi, on May 13. Yesterday, a prosecutor, Gasemotho Pitlagano told Basupi that the owners of the cards allegedly...

Lebogang Mosikare | 17 April 2015

Indiscriminate disposal of litter worries mayor

This was said by the mayor of Francistown Sylvia Muzila at the Central ward Kgotla meeting held at the Civic Centre. Muzila said that the Vision 2022 is intended to attract investors into the city and that they can only achieve that with a clean...

Lindiwe Mozola 17 April 2015

TNMC found guilty of worker�s fatal death

Raditsebe, who met his fatal death on August 15, 2013, was employed by Aveng Moolmans, which was sub-contracted by TNMC at its Phoenix operations. Makgatho made the judgment in the inquest hearing of a fatal mine accident versus TNMC yesterday. The...

Lebogang Mosikare | 17 April 2015

Khama extends Merafhe benefits to PHK

This was confirmed by the government spokesperson, Jeff Ramsay, telling Mmegi that Kedikilwe is entitled to various benefits as provided for by the Executive Conditions of Service, commonly known as the Green Book. “Former vice presidents are...

Sharon Mathala 17 April 2015

Intrigues behind the suspension of BNYC chairman

Those close to the controversial Sibanda allege that he was too stubborn to tow the party line, hence his corruption and maladministration allegations made against him. “Sibanda is being crucified because of his stubbornness. The powers that be...

Sharon Mathala 17 April 2015

And the front-runner is�

Seven BDP members have since declared interest in contesting the party’s chairmanship position. The candidates are Tshekedi Khama, Ndelu Seretse, Biggie Butale, Moemedi Dijeng, Tebelelo Seretse, Seteng Motalaote and Dithapelo Tshotlego. But,...

Staff Writer 17 April 2015

Guma vs Makgato: Things will never be the same

Against the wishes of the influential Guma, Health Minister, Dorcus Makgato defied the odds to become chair of the BDP Women’s Wing over the weekend. One party insider alleged that Guma’s camp went all out to pay for accommodation...

Staff Writer 17 April 2015

Boyhood allies in cup final showdown

It was prior to the two sides’ decisive meeting at Anfield last season. Rogers was equally complimenting.  The two worked together at Chelsea, but the colourful Mourinho could not bottle his excitement when Brazilian Willian broke free to...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 April 2015

Guma � the biggest loser?

Who emerged the biggest loser in the recent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Women’s wing elections in Lobatse? It’s certainly not only Tshepo Wareus, but also the former party chairperson and Member of Parliament for Tati East Samson Moyo...

Ntibinyane Ntibinyane 17 April 2015

De Beers� sightholder affiliate in fake jewellery row

KGK Jewellery vehemently denies the accusations. KGK Diamond Group, which is one of the largest diamond manufacturers and Jewellers in the world, recently opened a factory in Botswana after being selected by De Beers as one of the new Botswana...

Brian Benza 17 April 2015

Taking embroidery to the next level

With no background of visual arts, her breakthrough came at the age of 28 years of age after she attended a Chinese Embroidery workshop organised by the Department of Arts and Culture in 2010. That was all it took for Mphetolang to make a drastic...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 April 2015