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In this week paper

Staff Writer 27 April 2015

Nepal earthquake: Death toll rises above 3,000

More than 6,500 people have been injured, according to the National Emergency Operation Centre. Dozens of people are also reported to have been killed in neighbouring China and India. Thousands have spent a second night outside after the...

Correspondent 27 April 2015

Taking stock of your finances

We must consider how fragile our financial positions are should something unexpected happen. You need to ask yourself: “What If?” What if I get retrenched next month - will I be able to afford my monthly bills for a few months until I...

Correspondent 27 April 2015

Today it�s me leaves audience emotional at Maitisong

The play follows the life of a Ugandan man called Phillip also known as Philly Lutaaya who was one of Africa’s most famous musicians in the 1980’s. It tells the story of how he used music to touch hearts and literally save lives. ...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 27 April 2015

Public interest notice RE: Mr temo tau, Mr Frederick Mathibe and Noroc technologies

They apply a lot of tactics to gain people’s confidence and public sympathy, key amongst which, are misinformation, creating clutter for confusion and the propagation of being continuously harassed by DIS, which also serves to detract or divert...

Staff Writer 27 April 2015

Mabote, Rebatenne win Top 8 super singles

Rebatenne was trailing by 2-0 after the first two sets, but produced a good performance to beat Matshidiso Osi of Smash Maniacs 4-3.  Osi appeared like she had wrapped up the match after two sets but committed too many mistakes in the third and...

Kabelo Boranabi | 27 April 2015

Hogs overcome UB Rhinos in rugby league

Local rugby commentators had described the game as David and Goliath match up. Rhinos won a penalty in the second minute after a foul by Hogs backline. Kaelo Mogotsi failed to capitalise. The game started getting physical with Hogs pushing for a...

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 April 2015

Notwane ease relegation woes

Notwane have now moved into position 12 with 31 points from 27 games. Notwane missed countless scoring opportunities in both halves, which would have seen them win by a bigger margin. Despite playing with 10 men since the first half, Notwane...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 27 April 2015

Nico stun Sankoyo in Maun

Musonda, who was unmarked, converted from a cross in the 23rd minute after Sankoyo defence failed to clear. Sankoyo defence have of recent been suspect at the back especially when it comes to dealing with crosses. Nico came into the game without...

Boniface Keakabetse 27 April 2015

Ostriches put Popa to the sword

Both teams had difficulty in executing their game plans in the first half. They fought neck-and-neck before the Ostriches composed themsleves and started taking control and tempo of the game. Popa on the other hand struggled to find their rhythm as...

Koketso Kgoboge 27 April 2015

US poet Dasha Kelly delivers stunning performance Maitisong Festival

The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana Earl Miller introduced Kelly, who came to Botswana courtesy of the US Embassy.  Ambassador Miller said they brought Kelly to inspire and educate Botswana artists. “The U.S.A promote arts and...

Mompati Tlhankane | 27 April 2015

Majestic five hotel to expand

According to Wenzel Holtzhausen, the hotel had an extremely good year- to-year growth and plans are underway to increase the number of rooms. He said this is thanks to the strategic location, their service and the hotel’s Palapye International...

Koketso Kgoboge 27 April 2015

Sigwele blow

This means that the company will be wound down and put under auction for any interested buyers.  In February the company was placed under provisional liquidation following a high court petition by nine of its creditors. The petition revealed...

Isaac Pinielo 27 April 2015

Taking stock of your finances

You need to ask yourself: “What If?” What if I get retrenched next month - will I be able to afford my monthly bills for a few months until I can secure another job? What if I don’t get a salary increase or bonus this year? What...

Correspondent 27 April 2015

Water Shedding

Koketso Kgoboge 27 April 2015

The Botswana society to present �Africa�s First World War�

No armed conflict had a greater impact on Africa as a whole than the First World War. This conflict reached every corner of the continent, including Botswana.  Between 1914 and 1918, c. 500,000 Africans served in the battlefields and trenches of...

Staff Writer 27 April 2015

Giant diamond discovered in Botswana

The “exceptional colour and clarity” stone, said the Vancouver-based firm, was recovered while processing fragmental kimberlite from the central and south lobe interface of the mine, located in the central district of the southern African...

Staff Writer 27 April 2015

BDF Day pulls large crowd

Every year multitudes descend from all corners of the country for the celebrations, making it one of the biggest in the calendar of the military and the country at large. This year, the BDF’s 38th anniversary celebrations at the National...

Mpho Mokwape | 27 April 2015

Stanbic hosts Oil and Gas conference

The primary objective of the conference was to create a foundation for industry stakeholders, across the upstream, midstream and downstream sub-sectors. It was also to network and share industry views, experiences and best practice, prepare for the...

Staff Writer 27 April 2015

Eloyi douses mysterious fires tormenting Willie family

The fire has reduced most of the family’s belongings in the past two months to ashes. Bishop Sekai Jacoba of Selebi-Phikwe-based ECC, who utilised spiritual intervention to extinguish the fires, attributed the problem to mischievous...

Koketso Kgoboge 27 April 2015

Four charged with gang murder

The Zimbabweans, Suzisani Dube, 18, Felix Moyo, 22, Kulekani Maposa, 34, and a local Ditiro Dikgafela, 20, allegedly killed another Zimbabwean Botshelo Moyo at Mokgalo cattle post near Mosetse and Kutamogore villages in the Central District on March...

Lebogang Mosikare | 27 April 2015

Block 7 residents reject Ditimamodimo

The decision was taken by close to 300 residents of the middle-income area at a meeting in which area councillor Batlhalefeng Letlhage, mayor Kagiso Thutlwe and council physical planners were invited. The incensed residents gave the mayor a...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 27 April 2015

Ngamiland losing FMD battle

Speaking to Ngamiland District councillors in Maun recently, Fedelis Molao said on average, vaccination in the whole district stands at 57 percent. He said recent inspections revealed that out of the 118 cattle inspected in one crush, only six had...

Correspondent 27 April 2015

Former Furnmart manager wins big in court

Teisi was fired from Furnmart Company for promising an unhappy client a refund or a better mattress in 2013. Teisi had sued the company and last week, Gaborone High Court ‘s recently appointed Judge Zein Kebonang ruled that Teisi was unlawfully...

Mpho Mokwape | 27 April 2015

Chiliboy is the new BCP youth President

Tebogo Molefe, from the rival team SWAG was also  victorious as the chairperson of the  Youth League. Thato Osupile  is the new secretary general after garnering 218 against Oganne Mazwigila’s  179. Aldrine Pako Madigele is...

Staff Writer 27 April 2015

Segametsi unveiling reminder of uncompleted investigations

Mogomotsi died 06 November 1994, her body was found dumped and mutilated. Her mysterious death caused riots all over Mochudi before spreading to other parts of the country including Gaborone, resulting in violent demonstrations by schools, colleges,...

Sharon Mathala 27 April 2015

LEA helps Sebina exceed own expectations

Sebina, who runs Destiny Car Rental, told his fellow entrepreneurs last week at the SMME Pitso that he became successful although he did not have any business related qualification. “I didn’t go to University to learn about business...

Pauline Dikuelo | 27 April 2015

The master and his prot�g� thrill at Mascom Live Sessions

The show presented fans of the two legends an opportunity to see how much the Botswana musician, Moruakgomo, has learnt from South African jazz legend, Masekela. Before his performance, Moruakgomo shared that Masekela has been his mentor for a long...

Chippa Legodimo 27 April 2015

Young Zebras demolish Kenya

The first half of the contest was evenly balanced, with both teams playing attacking football. Kenyan winger, John Nnoroge gave Zebras’ players; Thato Kebue and Mosha Gaolaolwe a hard time at the back. It was Omaatla Kebatho alongside Mpho...

Tumelo Mouwane 27 April 2015