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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...

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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...

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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

You hate Bakwena Mmatli tells govt

He said that his predecessor, Daniel Kwelagobe, was in Parliament for more than three decades under the ticket of the ruling party, but the village was left underdeveloped to this day. “We can see that this government hates Bakwena, but...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

GSS donates to Matsha students

Besides interacting with the students and wishing them well, the teachers also made undisclosed donations.“We really feel comforted by the evident progress that the survivors are making. We send our condolences to the families and friends of...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

Y-Care donates P325,000 to charity

The Trust raised the money through their annual sponsored adventure walk at Makgadikgadi Pans, Kgalagadi sand dunes, Domboshaba and Tswapong Hills.At beneficiaries dinner night in Gaborone, the chairman of the Trust, Modise Keofhethile assured...

423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Ones future not banked on background Muzila

Speaking at an awards ceremony organised by the Francistown City Council (FCC) in honour of the students, Muzila said that during her primary school days they used to go to school barefooted but they strived very hard to succeed in their...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Africa more committed to curb child brides

Participants have vowed to redouble efforts to eliminating child marriage by 2030 as well as employ focused interventions and measures to keep girl children in school up to the age of 18. The meeting, that drew hundreds of delegates representing...

412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Ex-cop disappoints accused

However Ramonna displayed little interest in rescuing him from an offence that attracts a jail sentence and a fine. When the trial resumed on Tuesday, Ramonna told the Magistrate Court that he did not know why he was brought there. The accused led...

46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

CDC fire fighters to get overtime payment

According to a letter from the council secretary, Gothaetse Dipholo, to the Botswana Land Board Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU), the employees who have been kept waiting since 2013 will be paid by December 31. According to...

54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Farmer sues BMC for breach of contract

The applicant, David Givens, owner of Northern Ranchers, said that in 2009 BMC told him that it was looking for farmers in the northern part of the country who were interested in developing feedlots in order to supply the Francistown...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

BCP welcomes BDP defectors

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, yesterday said his party would penetrate the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) strongholds, especially the Central District. Saleshando, was welcoming new members from the BDP, among...

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

Botswana Oil pre-empts corruption possibility

The deputy director general –operations at DCEC, Gaofenngwe Wasetso yesterday said this at Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) during the launch of the Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) tip off anonymous programme. “Let me point out...

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

Exam cheating cases decline

The organisation’s executive secretary, Brian Mokopakgosi, told journalists yesterday that there had been an overall improvement in the conduct of examinations countrywide. He said that the system has matured as BEC successfully processed all...

54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Standard price for bogadi

Masunga, who is also president of the northern Customary Court of Appeal, said that some women and parents take lobola (bogadi) as a ‘get-rich-quick scheme’ that is reflected by the high bride price charges. “Some youth prefer not...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Five people perish in head-on Collision

Mahalapye Traffic Division Assistant Superintendent, Kgosienalerona Sechoni, confirmed the incident saying two vehicles collided 10 kilometres outside Mahalapye killing four on the spot and leaving one critically injured. “The accident...

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

Heartache of a mother

While the whole nation was left in shock and disbelieve, the nation at large empathised with the parents of these children. Every parent hopes for their child to have a purpose in life; children are expected to learn how to...

55235,Motheo Masalila,, 01 May 2015

Speech by President Khama at COP21 Summit

The scourge of extremism and terrorism has created a path of death and destruction of many lives and property. We have witnessed many incidents of these crimes against humanity across the globe. More recently men, women and children were killed for...

494,Ian Khama,phpD86B.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Faith Siako

01 May 2015

Lindiwe Mozola

01 May 2015

Consumer Watchdog

Business & Enterprise Solutions Botswana (Pty) Ltd [email protected] www.bes.bw

01 May 2015

Kenneth Matambo

Kenneth Matambo is Botswana's Minister of Finance and Development Planning

01 May 2015

Amanda Dichabe

01 May 2015

Tumelo Mouwane

01 May 2015

Lesedi Mkhutshwa

01 May 2015

Mompati Tlhankane

01 May 2015

Kabelo Boranabi

01 May 2015

Methaetsile Leepile

01 May 2015

Kentse Bogatsu

01 May 2015

Sir Ketumile Masire

Sir Ketumile Masire is the second President of Botswana who served from 1980 to 1998.

01 May 2015

Bakang Ntshingane

01 May 2015

Solly Rakgomo

01 May 2015

Motlhaleemang Ntebela

01 May 2015

Jason Ranthatsa

Jason Ranthatsa is a freelance journalist with interests in theology and politics. He can be reached at 74533614 or [email protected]

01 May 2015

BBC.COM

www.bbc.com

01 May 2015

CNN.COM

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01 May 2015

In this week's paper

01 May 2015

Bribe? What bribe? Danny Jordaan explains US$10m payment

The Sunday Independent quoted Jordaan confirming the payment and making the denial days after US Attorney General, Loretta Lynch, described the payment as a bribe which was used to secure Warner vote for the hosting of the 2010 World...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

BPL board blocks Sankoyo relegation

The BPL committee’s decision followed the National Appeals Board’s (NAB) verdict on the case in which Sankoyo appealed after being docked three points by the BFA disciplinary committee. They were found guilty of using a defaulter (Morris...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

Botswana fails to qualify for the Afro Basket tourney

Botswana teams played four games each in their respective categories and lost all the matches leaving them at the bottom of the logs with four points each. The South Africa boys and Zimbabwe girls teams qualified for the Afro Basket...

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

Police VI Too Strong For Desert Kings

Police dominated right from the first set to the last set with Desert Kings struggling to match them. They won the first set 25-11. Police continued their dominance in the second set. By the time the two sides went into the second technical...

49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 01 May 2015

BPL board blocks Sankoyo relegation

Having lost in the first leg at home, Fighters stunned the hosts in the opening minute when they launched an attack from the left flank, which saw Daniel Mogapis cross take a deflection and beat the goalkeeper. The goal blew open the encounter and...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2015

Cigar Lounges Masquerade Ball Hailed A Success

Revellers were given masks to cover their faces, at the event, which was packed to the brim. Cigar Lounge is not new to hosting successful events; it has in the past organised special appearances from South African celebrities like Khanyi Mbau,...

662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Wame Ntaile Is Miss UDC

She will also spend two nights in one of the lodges in Gaborone with her partner. Contestants who did not make it to the top three, got away with P500.00 each as consolation prize. The contestants were from 13 different...

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

Lobatse Beef Festival Breaths Life To Lobatse

Team distant thrills Showtime caught up with some of the attendees who shared the same grievances. “We thought there was going to be an assortment of beef, we paid P150 not to get ‘setoki sa nama’. This is a rip off,”...

662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Diamond Life, Reussite And Botswana Life Partner On Health Awareness Campaign

One of the organisers, Karabo Mokgware, said the main purpose of the event was to teach people the importance of healthy living. “As you know, obesity cases are rising worldwide and the mission of this event is not only to raise funds but also...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

Lizibo, The Soil Light Up Molapo Piazza

The newly built Molapo Piazza was packed by 8 pm as both the youth and older fans thronged the event despite the chilly weather. Kicking off the performances was female songtress, Mmaphala who received quite a lukewarm reception from the crowd. The...

662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

beMOBILE Spends P90m To Boost Network

beMOBILE is a 100% subsidiary of BTCL. The event was themed, Value creation through innovative partnerships. The investment is geared at improving customer experience. We not only added more sites but improved network capability to handle next...

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

NDB posts P87m loss on high impairments

In a statement released on Friday, CEO Lorato Morapedi said that despite the expected loss, the bank registered growth in interest income, assets and advances. According to Morapedi, interest income increased by eight percent from P202 million in...

410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Innovative Motswana Nominated For Global Award

The Francistown College of Technical and Vocational Education (FCTVE) teacher trainer is among the 76 innovators selected from 792 entrants globally. Ntobedzi’s innovation project called ‘Empowered’ has been selected to go through...

46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 01 May 2015

Barclays Bank of Botswana Makes Digital Strides

It is no longer necessary for prospective customers to visit any of the bank’s branch to open an account. This is the case because Barclays has developed a solution called Remote Account Opening (RAO) to keep pace with the changing needs of the...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

Exemptions for youth businesses welcome

At a time when despondency seems to be the order of the day, Minister Thapelo Olopeng took to Facebook last week to announce some of the most encouraging news that young people need to hear at a time when government needs to be seen to be providing a...

540,Monitor Editor,, 01 May 2015

Defence puts pressure on skilled detective

Detective Superintendent Sergeant Marapo told the court that certain scenarios put before him were improper when carrying out an investigation.Marapo was cross-examined by the defence team of attorneys Kgosiitsile Ngakaagae and Busang Manewe on his...

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

The establishment of the protectorate (part 2) The lost confederation

The new colonial state thereafter wasted little time in vesting itself with the full administrative authority over the allocation of land, an usurpation which resulted in the predominately Batlhaping indigenous population losing virtually all of...

2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Boitekanelo college extends helping hand

The event started with litter picking activity around the Kgotla to help keep the environment clean and safe for Tlokweng residents. Giving the objectives of the program, the Principal of Boitekanelo Isabella Magetse said the staff and...

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

Go Masisi blind

The selfie immediately got hundreds on social media wondering whether this could be the Vice president or someone fiddling with his photos using modern computer technology. In one of his video clips VP Masisi appeals to the followers who took selfies...

410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

BCP clinches Mochudi

The BCP’s Thapelo Mosothwane was voted by 453, followed by the BDP’s Lesego Matlapeng with 404 votes. The UDC trailed behind with 271 votes. Nine ballot papers were rejected in the by election that lacked hype just like the three...

419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Witchcraft does exist, Mr. Olopeng

As much as the universe is gradually embracing the technology development, the 21st century has brought along with it, witchcraft has also had a way of developing its ways too. It was very astonishing to hear the Minister Sports and Culture,...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

Ghanzi district twins up with Sweden to empower local youth

Started in 2013, the program has already benefitted 30 young people, all unemployed and out of school, and the plan is to roll the initiative to the larger Ghanzi District society. William Mphala, principal economist at Gansti District Council says...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

BOPEU reward excellence at lotsane Snr

Lotsane Snr on Friday held a Victory Celebration in which BOPEU which has taken the school under its wing since 2011 awarded prizes for best performing students and teachers during the 2014 Botswana General Certificate...

45705,Bonte Seepi,, 01 May 2015

Parley Calls For Humane Treatment of Zimbabweans

The PAC characterised the situation at the boarder as chaotic and said the MLHA was bringing Botswana into disrepute by failing to attend to the mess. PAC member and Nata-Gweta MP Polson Majaga wondered if MLHA permanent secretary Pearl Matome had...

2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Churches exorcise deemons at primary school

The Monitor has learnt that the prayers were called after Standard six pupil was said to have been attacked by what parents and teachers believe to be dark forces of nature at the school on May 20. The incident forced the school management to call a...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

No overseas study for top achievers

The Monitor has established that there are some students who would not be sponsored by the Ministry under Top Achievers Scholarship programme even if they do qualify because the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) does not have...

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

Kgosi Mosielele wants polygamy back

Kgosi Mosielele who was the guest speaker told a full packed kgotla that, men are not satisfied by one woman resulting in multiple concurrent partners which lead to HIV/AIDS. He said in marriage, love is temporary, from there you become...

46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 01 May 2015

The parliamentary committee exposes the rot

The news story in question provided an account of the meeting of the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Pearl Matome who, henceforth, I refer to as the Perm. Sec. ...

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

Polygamy, anyone?

8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

The establishment of the protectorate (part 2) The lost confederation

2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe

01 May 2015

BPC Increasing Tariffs

I’m sure that most consumers are aware that increases are inevitable. However, what we would really like to know is why the new Morupule B power station is such a disaster as we get very little information from either the ministry or...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

Boikobo Kanego

01 May 2015

Innocent Selatlhwa

Twitter: @streetcent

01 May 2015

Tefo Pheage

Twitter: @tefo_pheage

01 May 2015

Motheo Masalila

01 May 2015

In Tuesday paper

01 May 2015

Firm foot forward for Gunners

Since the arrival of coach Pio Paul during the off-season, Gunners are revitalised and GU were the latest recipients of the ruthless Lobatse giants’ juggernaut. Gunners have notched four wins on the trot to send their fans into dreamland early...

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

Athletes shift focus to All Africa Games

The AAG take place in Brazzaville, Congo from Wednesday until September 10. BAA spokesperson, Roland Masalila told Mmegi Sport yesterday that all is not lost as they are now preparing for the AAG and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. He said the association...

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

Bance, Pitriopa named in Burkina Faso squad

Bance has joined Chippa United after spending the off-season club hunting in South Africa while Pitriopa plays in Qatar after moving from France. The two were prominent during Burkina Faso’s fine run, which saw them reach the 2013 Africa Cup...

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

Optimistic Zebras move to Francistown

It would be the first time the Zebras play an official match at the new 26,500 seater Francistown Stadium. In order to get used to the turf, Peter Butler’s charges left Gaborone yesterday to continue their preparations in Francistown. Their...

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CHIPABO hosts first annual children arts festival

The official opening was held at Mantlwaneng Theatre at Westwood International School from 1930-2200hrs. The night started on a high note as the children were in high spirits. Children of Arts’ organisations from neighbouring countries such as...

46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 01 May 2015

Just Gospel holds countrywide auditions

Although the organisers did not readily have the official figures of those who attended, the hall was filled to capacity on Friday and this led to many returning home without having auditioned. Those who did not audition on Friday had to come...

50362,Faith Siako,, 01 May 2015

The YAMAs are back

The radio station said in its 16 years of broadcasting, it has dedicated itself to developing local talent and has played a major role in the development of urban music. Not only that it has developed the entertainment industry, it would also...

475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2015

Flo Carter drops Sheila

On the track, Flo Cater features Motswako lyricist Drama Boi and Juz Beatz. Within a day of release the song had over 10,000 downloads on Datafilehost.com. Sheila is Flo Carter’s second single after the hit track Swagga Eso. The track,...

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

ONeal adapts at CliffCentral

The radio host joined the station, which is owned by media mogul Gareth Cliff as one of the first presenters to get a connection with the station’s audience. “It is another country obviously with a big market, economy and more...

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New diamond cutting firm opens shop

With a staff compliment of 90, KGK will cut and polish diamonds worth an average $1.5 million every month. Officially opening KGK’s factory, which is situated at Gaborone’s Diamond Technology Park, the Minister of Minerals, Energy and...

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Asian giants among 118 bidders for solar plant tender

The Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources recently floated a request for Expressions of Interest for the independent supply of two scalable 50MW solar plants to power the northwestern copper belt and Jwaneng Mine. Public Procurement and...

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FNBB profits tumble 18%

While the bank’s top line interest earnings registered a modest four percent rise to P1.29 billion, a mammoth 43 percent rise in interest expenses, induced by the tight liquidity, effected a P415 million dent on net interest income. On the...

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A crisis of myopia

At first, the restrictions were light, with the banning of garden watering and others, then they tightened to the rationing of supply a few days in the week. As of August 1, 2015, the rationing was increased to four days in a week. Recent events,...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 01 May 2015

Trade Dispute Act

01 May 2015

Brick moulders sink with Gaborone Dam

425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,, 01 May 2015

I am, because you are!

Travel between two points has shortened tremendously. A journey to London which used to take months by boat, takes hours by jet; a journey between villages which took days by sleigh has been reduced to hours by automobile. A message previously...

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Huawei donates 36 tablets to Malaka school

Huawei received the award from the permanent secretary in Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Richard Matlhare. The MOLEMA – an abbreviation for Mokgalo, Lecheng and Malaka – cluster was formed as a response to the MoESD call...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

Security wins ODLM inter-departmental first aid games

The Ore processing, Plant 2 engineering and Letlhakane Mine took position two, three and four respectively. The games served as preparation for Botswana Chamber of Mines (BCM) competitions that will be hosted by Karowe Mine on October 10. Giving...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

Kuru Festival should be restored to its former glory PHK

Ponatshego Kedikilwe, who is the KDT patron, made this call when officially opening the Kuru Dance Festival at Dqae Qare San Lodge, near D’Kar settlement over the weekend. The festival, which was co-sponsored by Barclays Bank to the tune of...

432,Zolani Kraai,, 01 May 2015

Molester denied appeal

The Court of Appeal (CoA) recently dismissed his application, to be granted leave to appeal his seven-year sentence, on the grounds that he had no prospects of success. Moradu, of Tonota, was convicted and sentenced in August 2014 for trying to rape...

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Men urged to support PMTCT programme

Speaking at a workshop held in Zwenshambe over the weekend, Busumani said statistics countrywide show that men are lagging behind in testing for HIV and rely on their partners to know their status. She said the district is hard hit, saying out of...

1206,James Kgosi,, 01 May 2015

Tutume sub district forum decry poor development

Its main purpose is to advocate and offer ideas on how the Tutume sub-district can be best developed. The forum was addressing a meeting with all sitting Members of Parliament (MP) for constituencies that make up the Tutume sub district. MPs Polson...

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Fraud suspects get bail

Lemogang Motlogelwa (28), Dilotlhoko Mogosi (45), Motlhalefi Dikomang (47) and Nonofo Mathiba (30) are accused of using false cheques bearing the names of Jab Pty (Ltd) with intent to withdraw money from the bank. The offence was committed on Tuesday...

49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 01 May 2015

MoH shrugs off ambulance deal with Avis

The deal was an agreement entered into last year by both the ministry and Avis Botswana for the purchase and rental of 100 ambulances. This year, the agreement came into effect with the purchase of the 100 vehicles by the rental company. The...

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Bring alternatives to eight-hour jobs Molutsi

Moreover, the fact that people are naturally attracted to jobs with good remunerations means that in hard economic times, the country cannot afford to pay decent salaries. This was said by the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Human Resource...

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Court rules against Khama, DPSM

Justice Michael Leburu has ruled that President Ian Khama has no power to decide on the conditions of public service including salaries. The Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) had approached the court seeking definition of the...

419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2015

President Khama is on the rope, literally

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2015

Balete celebrate bojale

425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,, 01 May 2015

Goitsemodimo Kaelo

01 May 2015

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