Select Year:

2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |

Select Month:

Archives:

01 May 2015

The Mascom Derby is the highlight of Maun Easter Holidays calendar with dignitaries and tourists coming in from different countries around the world to join in the excitement. On Saturday 4th April 2015 at the Shashe Race Track, Mascom will host over...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

BNSC 10% grant to drive development

BNSC chairperson told Mmegi Sport the development, announced at the council’s Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) last Thursday, would see Botswana build a solid sports foundation. “We have realised that we just go to some of these...

407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Galaxy vow to make presence felt

Galaxy sealed their promotion to the elite league last Saturday after an emphatic 2-0 pasting of Black Peril. Club spokesperson, Kealeboga Ramogobya said it is always difficult for newly promoted sides to cope in the Premier League because of a huge...

411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Its golf as usual at GGC

The 18-hole golf course will still host Nomad Competition shortly after the Easter holiday. GGC club manager, Andre Du Plessis said the blaze that affected the clubhouse has not disrupted their programme. “The GGC is still operational and...

49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 01 May 2015

Bishop not in a hurry to release an album

The light in complexion musician released his single, Remember, a remix of Lucky Dube’s hit song recently and it is doing well in the market. “I believe in doing things the right way. I am not thirsty for cash or fame. Those...

413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Bishop not in a hurry to release an album

413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Pitse Ya Naga, a couple with a purpose

She said the Balekane ba Botswana Pitse ya Naga couple has improved her life beyond human comprehension since they met. The Zebra couple, Lyndon Mothusi and Boikhutso Shawe, were crowned Mr and Miss Independence Gaborone Region last October and went...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 01 May 2015

Project Tunes and Tales for Little Theatre

Afro soul crooner Lizibo headlines the show that also includes rising folklore jazzman Tomeletso Sereetsi who trades as Sereetsi and The Natives. Lizibo has proven over a few years of breaking into scene to be a real revelation with his ability to...

413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Exciting line up for Summer Explosion

Summer Explosion, which started in 2011, is well known for hosting artists both local and international. It has previously hosted the likes of DJ Kent, Teargas and DJ Kuchi. One of the organisers, DJ Kuchi, said that all has been set for the...

8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Speak Setswana to your children

We say this because, increasingly, we find more and more Batswana whose native language is Setswana, choosing not to speak the language to their children. Whatever their reasons, the high numbers are shocking and confusing at the same time. Could it...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 01 May 2015

Afro Barometer

01 May 2015

Engens profits down as oil prices crash

According to the group’s audited results for the year ended 31 December 2014, the company’s gross profit decreased by 26.9 percent from P247.4 million in 2013 to P180.9 million in 2014, mainly due to the decline in international crude oil...

46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Stanchart leans towards corporate lending

In a challenging operating environment characterised by compressed interest margins, tight liquidity, falling profitability and weak household incomes, the listed top 5 bank said it remains well capitalised and liquid with a better Loan to Deposit...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

The visit in 1925 of the Prince of Wales to Serowe and the Origins of the Sekgoma Hospital

Here, travelling by train, he had two stops, at Gaborone and Serowe. I have previously seen several photos taken at the former but only at the K3 museum, I believe, have I seen photos of his visit to Serowe, and of course at the Palapye...

2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Know the law Batshu

Addressing Zwenshambe residents on services offered by his ministry recently, Batshu explained the contents of the Citizenship Act. He said a child born of a Motswana and a foreign national will enjoy the rights of any Motswana but at the age of 21...

1206,James Kgosi,, 01 May 2015

Tlokweng faces LAPCAS hurdle

During a stakeholders meeting at the board offices, principal land surveyor, Nehemiah Tokonyane said the LAPCAS project is lagging behind in Tlokweng due to certain challenges. “The LAPCAS project is slow because there have been some...

601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Thabala headman fails to pay child maintenance

The 36-year-old Oteng Ntwayakgosi was dragged to court by Dekeledi Odiretswe of Ratholo. Odiretswe said she and the Kgosana have two children. One is a Standard Four girl aged 10 and the other is a Standard Two boy of seven. She told the court that...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2015

MoH builds water storage tanks for Gabs clinics

District Health management coordinator at GCC, Dr Godfrey Simonga, told the full council meeting that the ministry had plans underway to build water reservoirs in clinics which operate 24 hours. “From April 16, the contractor that has been...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Farmers reject Land Board compensation guidelines

During the consultation meeting organised by Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) last week, the affected farmers noted that the compensation rates used by the Land Board are the same as the ones used for those making way for residential plots. They would rather...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2015

Nigerians dominate Botswana visa applications

Out of 2,721 who applied, 1,714 were approved and 1,007 were rejected.Indians second the Nigerians on the list, the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Edwin Batshu told Parliament yesterday in response to a question from Selebi-Phikwe West MP...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

BCL ploughs over P3m into Botshabelo project

The main anchor of the centre will be a non-profit making Humana People to People, which is a Child Aid project. Part of the project money was raised by BCL employees who contributed a day from their leave days that was converted into money while...

403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 01 May 2015

MISA press release on Daniel Kenosi

1. This statement follows the one issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Botswana Police, Mr Christopher Mbulawa, in relation to the arrest and continued detention of journalist Mr Daniel Kenosi. 2. Mr Mbulawa has confirmed that Mr Kenosi has...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

No update on Masilos abuse allegations

The 22-year-old who is facing fresh charges of robbery and indecent assault said in a previous appearance through his attorney Kgosietsile Ngakaagae that the police and prison authorities had mistreated him. The prosecutor, Christinah Ramokwena had...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 01 May 2015

Thobega dies

Thobega ruled Bahurutshe of Mmankgodi from 1953 after taking over from his paternal uncle Ali, who held fort on his behalf following the death of his father, Monnye. He presided over Bahurutshe of Mankgodi and those in satellite villages of...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

Energy station in limbo as parties wrangle

The companies, Synchrona Waste Management and Kagisano Innovations Botswana were supposed to work as a joint venture under the name, Clean Energy Botswana (CEB), to construct a waste energy power plant at the Pilane landfill, where a carbon capture...

46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg,33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Sonny Serite

01 May 2015

Botsalo Ntuane

01 May 2015

Ivy Matlho

01 May 2015

Edward Pekenene

01 May 2015

Moroka Moreri

01 May 2015

Oageng Batenegi

01 May 2015

Lauri Kubuitsile

01 May 2015

Kennedy Ramokone

01 May 2015

In Tuesday paper

01 May 2015

On the eighth day, the Pope became a meme, Twitter had no chill that day #PopeBars

The hashtag, #PopeBars, stemmed from a photo of Pope Francis during one of his stops on his African tour. The photo, which captures the pope holding a microphone with a stern expression and his head cocked to the side, inspired Twitter to use the...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

Firm foot forward for ECCO

Three weeks ago Mamoja Diski as they are affectionately known were deep down in ninth position, nine points behind table-toppers Sua Flamingoes. But they have since climbed to third and sliced the deficit to six points. ECCO were relegated...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2015

Mafolofolo complete double over Kutlwano

The win meant Mafolofolo complete a double over Kutlwano after winning the BMW Capital Motors tournament, and now the Mascom cup. Mafolofolo had an easy match beating their rivals 3-0. Mafolofolo won the Capital Motors tournament at the same venue...

417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

F/town bemoans limited consultation on games

The councillors said it was key to fully engage them so that they inform their electorates on how they could benefit from the games. They also bemoaned that procurement procedures for the games were shrouded in secrecy and lacked...

409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Botswana signs 2017 netball cup MoU

The agreement was signed at a meeting of the INF board with potential sponsors of the tournament at Masa Capitol Cinema in Gaborone yesterday. The Botswana National Sport Commission chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng and INF president, Molly Rhone...

417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Motlakase want compensation for cancelled tie

The game has been re-scheduled to tomorrow evening at the Serowe Sports Complex. The Palapye side had travelled for the game, which was supposed to have been played at the National Stadium, but was abandoned just hours before kick-off. Motlakase...

407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Black Zebras, Mulala on comeback is back in the music circles

Music lovers of that era can remember his acapella group called Black Zebras Choir, who produced a hit song Tsabana ke mojenje. After two decades of ups and downs in the music industry, the Ikalanga jazz musician Mulala has finally released a...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Inaugural Miss Mahalapye billed for December

The beauty pageant is to see 14 contestants battling it out for the ultimate crown in front of three non-nonsense judges at the luxurious Mahalapyes Cresta on December 26. “Most youth in Mahalapye think that fun and entertainment can be...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

The P8bn challenge

The project, according to the consortium, will cost US$800 million (about P8.1 billion) making it one of the country’s biggest investments. The expansion involves the construction of two more units at Morupule B, with the consortium jointly...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 01 May 2015

Insurers to play a critical role in the success of the ESP

The private sector, and in particular the insurance industry, has an important role to play in helping government achieve its objectives. Economic growth can only be achieved when aspiring entrepreneurs and burgeoning businesses protect themselves...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

World Bank proposes support for Botswana

The support will focus on private sector-led growth and jobs, strengthening human and physical assets and effective resource management. A recent news release from the group says executive directors of World Bank Group institutions recently...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

Competition Authority urges councillors to assess by-laws

Speaking at a full council meeting session last week, Morotsi said it was time councillors assessed by-laws before implementing them because some of the regulations made it difficult for Batswana to set up businesses. “When you make by-laws,...

52115,Ivy Matlho,, 01 May 2015

Asian JV wins P8.1bn Morupule B expansion tender

Construction of what would be Botswana’s maiden project under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model is expected to start late next year with the first electricity seen kicking into the national grid by May 2020. In a statement released...

406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

We can win the war on AIDS

Such a future is now possible. Botswana could be among the first countries to control the epidemic. We must collectively seize the opportunity to do so. December 1 is a chance for people to unite in the fight against HIV, show support...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

BOPEU, BDP, BOFEPUSU

01 May 2015

Archives

Explore

More

Select Year:

Select Month:

Archives: