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In Friday's paper

Thalefang Charles 24 April 2015

Huawei P8 review

When news came in that Huawei has unveiled their latest ‘P8 smartphone’ some people in Botswana questioned whether it is ‘disposal.’ This was because in Botswana ‘P8’ reads as ‘Eight Pula’ an amount,...

Thalefang Charles | 24 April 2015

Unearthing the primordial roots of m�en

In all my unearthing of the ancient roots of “men”, of peoples, even of Setswana, I have not encountered a more misunderstood and misapplied word. Today, we clarify this key word which reverberates in both secular and biblical history; a...

L M Leteane 24 April 2015

Refracting unemployment through the lens of national security threat

It has the potential to polarise the nation, thus, should be viewed as a security threat. The same argument could be applied to development challenges such as abject poverty and income and wealth inequality. Simply defined, to be unemployed means...

Correspondent 24 April 2015

Hogs, Rhinos in titanic clash

Both teams are tied on 23 points from five matches, although the defending champions are on top due to a 10-goal advantage over Hogs. Rhino’s chairperson, Thatayaone Malele said they expect a tough match and have trained hard for the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 24 April 2015

New sponsor for Kalahari Challenge

“Gem Diamonds, experts at discovering hidden treasures in the seemingly bleak Kalahari, saw the potential of the event and have committed their support for the next three years,” the organisers of the event said in a media statement. The...

Staff Writer 24 April 2015

COSAFA Cup to proceed despite attacks

COSAFA chief executive officer, Sue Destombes said they have not received any intentions of withdrawal from participating countries. The deadly violence has claimed seven lives thus far since attacks on foreigners began in KwaZulu Natal a fortnight...

Mqondisi Dube | 24 April 2015

Green Lovers� tortuous journey

Already, the pride of the village, Miscellaneous has made a quick return to the top flight, one season after relegation. Green Lovers had to endure the loss of two players, through suicide and an accident, to snake their way to the top. The Serowe...

James Kgosi 24 April 2015

Sparkling Kgaswane destined for greater heights

He was an ever-present threat in a first half in which he ran the show before tiring in the second stanza. At 20, he is one of Botswana’s emerging prospects, having already represented the country at all levels. He is part of the Under-23 side...

Tumelo Mouwane 24 April 2015

We will dig ourselves out- Nico skipper

On hindsight, he blamed poor pre-season preparations for the predicament which the team finds itself in. The Baby Jombies are in position 14 with 27 points after winning only six games in 26 outings. Misfiring Majombolo are enduring a catastrophic...

Koketso Kgoboge 24 April 2015

Wounded Rollers face Orapa United

Though there are a number of Premier League matches this weekend, it is the Ostriches clash against Rollers that has attracted attention. Rollers are fresh from the last Saturday disappointment after they lost 2-1 to Gaborone United in Mascom Top 8...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 24 April 2015

Mogapi�s art tugs at the heartstrings

Marley’s words also ring true of art.  A good art piece tugs the observer right at their heartstrings without causing any pain. Ironically, some people shed tears after listening to good music just like those with high artistic...

Chippa Legodimo 24 April 2015

Dangerous feelings

She is back, but this time in The Boy Next Door.  Yes, the title says it all.  The Boy Next Door (2015), stars Jennifer Lopez (Claire Peterson) as a lonely high school teacher, Ryan Guzman  (Noah Sandborn) is a new friendly neighbour...

Bakang Israel 24 April 2015

Gaborone comes alive again

“Gaborone was the hub of live music in the 80s,” he says, adding; “Every Friday there were hardcore revellers who crossed the border from South Africa into Gaborone to party here”. The narrator, Bonjo Keipedile, actually...

Thalefang Charles | 24 April 2015

Just dissolve BNYC

The Act also gives the organisation’s responsibility for lobbying and advocating for development policies affecting youth as well as ‘to give advise to government on matters relating to youth development’. This BNYC, however, has...

Mmegi Editor | 24 April 2015

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Mmegi Editor 24 April 2015

A letter from London

I am travelling alone armed with a map and camera.  I have just over four hours of free time to be a tourist before a work rendezvous at 2pm – Huawei Press Event at the Old Billingsgate Hall. Let me first take you back to how I got...

Thalefang Charles | 24 April 2015

In the aftermath of the floods

D’Kar is a settlement located 35 kilometres West of Gantsi town along Maun-Gantsi road, whose residents are mostly Basarwa, although there are tribes such as Bakgalagadi, Bangologa and others.  While the Dutch Reformed Church owns...

Leinanyana Tsiane 24 April 2015

�Eat safe�

Perhaps the most amusing aspect to this story (yes, there is one) is the reaction we have heard from some of the stores. “We weren’t told this was going to happen!” they said, complaining that they had not been given advance warning...

Consumer Watchdog 24 April 2015

Critique to Emmanuel Botlhale�s toxic economic analysis

These rather lengthy articles titled “The problematique called youth unemployment” which covered acres and acres of usually rare newspaper space seems to have been motivated by a previous debate on Facebook  where I had initially...

Correspondent 24 April 2015

Makgato, the rising political star

Makgato joined active politics in 2009 on a nomination card and was immediately appointed the assistant Minister of Trade and Industry. A year later, she was appointed the substantive minister of Trade and Industry. Her critics dismissed her as a...

Chakalisa Dube | 24 April 2015

RMB urges businesses to hedge against exposures

Hedging is defined as a risk management strategy used in limiting or offsetting probability of loss from fluctuations in the prices of commodities, currencies, or securities. In effect, hedging is a transfer of risk without buying insurance...

Isaac Pinielo 24 April 2015

Debswana output flat in bearish market

A first quarter production update from parent company, Anglo American says Debswana’s output decreased by two percent to 5.6 million carats compared to the same period in 2014, on the back of a decline in grade at Orapa. “The Orapa...

Brian Benza 24 April 2015

PrimeTime to build P100m mall in Pilane

The asset and property company stated in a press announcement that it has acquired the rights to 4.392 hectares of land held under tribal lease in Pilane. Two possible further extensions of approximately 1,320 and 1,700 square metres are planned for...

Isaac Pinielo 24 April 2015

Huge import bill shows weakness of domestic industry � Seretse

Addressing participants at an SMME Pitso organised by the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) yesterday, Seretse noted that the significant growth of the import bill, which currently stands at P68 billion, is a clear indication that Batswana are not...

Pauline Dikuelo | 24 April 2015

Govt denies owing teachers

The ministry spokesperson, Silas Sehularo said this week that after cross-checking their records, they found that they did not owe teachers any payments for coursework or invigilation. “Our latest records indicate that there are no outstanding...

Oarabile Mosikare 24 April 2015

Huawei building a better connected Botswana

BusinessWeek: Could you please give a brief description of Huawei Company? Xu Liang: Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships. Huawei...

Ulla Setswalo 24 April 2015

Magisgtrate unsympathetic to petty thief�s stress please

At the start of the trial, Tolo told the court that he was not fit for trial as he is still traumatised by his sibling’s car accident. But the magistrate refused to postpone the matter, stating that the accused has a tendency of absconding...

Lebogang Baingapi 24 April 2015

Elephant tramples traditional doctor to death

The elephant reportedly charged at the man, who was in the company of his 50-year-old friend while the two were digging for healing plants. The latter man managed to escape and flee for safety, while the traditional doctor failed to run away. News...

Boniface Keakabetse 24 April 2015

Francistown prisoners to be relocated

While confirming the process, the public relations officer at Botswana Prisons Service Wamorena Ramolefhe, insisted that the relocation has not started. “We have not yet started renovating the prison and transferring prisoners to other...

Lebogang Mosikare | 24 April 2015

Rakgare supports Lucas for BCP Vice Presidency

The position of the vice president became vacant after the incumbent Batisani Maswibilili declared that he would not defend his position. Rakgare confirmed his support in an interview with Mmegi on Thursday, ahead of the BCP Youth League Elective...

Pini Bothoko | 24 April 2015

Kokorwe, MPs at war over BNYC inquiry

Consequent to a motion passed in Parliament recently, the The Parliamentary Committee for Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, led by Boteti East MP Setlhomo Lelatisitswe launched investigations against BNYC. Kokorwe, however, insisted that the committee...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 April 2015

CoA confirms legality of death penalty

The bench of five judges, Ian Kirby, John Foxcroft, Alistair Abernethy, Elijah Legwaila, and Isaac Lesetedi said Justice Motswagole had misdirected himself through his findings that Section 203 of the Penal Code was unconstitutional. The striking of...

Mpho Mokwape | 24 April 2015

Masisi should Chicken out

Supporters of vice president Mokgweetsi Masisi are said to be lobbying their man behind the scenes to stand for the party’s chairmanship position, but odds are against President Khama’s deputy in the fight for the soul of the ruling...

Ntibinyane Ntibinyane 24 April 2015

Under-23 game on

BFA president, Tebogo Sebego said the Kenya Football Federation’s (KFK) request came late to be considered. Botswana and Kenya clash in the first leg of the qualifiers at the New Lobatse Stadium tonight. Kick off is at 7pm.  “We were...

Tumelo Mouwane 24 April 2015

South Africa: identifying Identity Crises

It seems a lot of fingers do point to the Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini for instigating this insurrection. As an outsider I may be able to provide a better understanding of the phase that South African society is going through. I am at a better...

Richard Moleofe 24 April 2015

The Speaker, impartiality and reform

The office became especially controversial and became a key aspect of the legal battle that ensued just after the 2014 general elections. The seats of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker were hotly contested after the general elections; the tradition...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 24 April 2015

A dictionary of death

This veers in the direction of all the different words used to mean “death” or “murder”. “The English are very specific about the type of murder and who or how one gets killed,” says Nikita. “They have a...

Barolong Seboni 24 April 2015

Africa is one big country with many problems

Just when it looked like things were improving for the ‘dark continent’, following the 2011 Arab Spring, we are once again back to square one – feeding international news media with negative news. African leaders, academics, and...

Bame Piet 24 April 2015

King Zwelithini comes to town

Just weeks after allegedly making remarks that triggered widespread xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Zulu King-Goodwill Zwelithini is expected to jet into Botswana in the not so distant future. Mmegi has leant that the polarising monarch will...

Sharon Mathala 24 April 2015

Prime property rentals sink to ten-year low

The prime rent, usually quoted in US dollars, is defined as an average rent of the top 3-5 percent of all lettings in each submarket. According to the Knight Frank Africa 2015 report, the supply of office space in Gaborone currently outstrips demand...

Brian Benza 24 April 2015

Modise exhibits at Casa Labia Gallery, Cape Town

The exhibition is titled Ground Zero, and opened on February 28. It is scheduled to run until April 26. Modise went on a walkabout last Saturday when he interacted with art enthusiasts, and gave a talk on his artworks.  This is his eighth solo...

Staff Writer 24 April 2015