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Castle to sponsor COSAFA Cup
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Four defeats rattle Botswana in T20 tourney
Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) chief executive officer, Girish Ramakrishna told Mmegi Sport that the batting has not been up to scratch “Our batting system did not deliver that much. We did not expect such a performance from the...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
GU lose sight of leading pack
The 1-0 defeat to Motlakase Power Dynamos on Tuesday means the star-studded side’s chances have evaporated. It all started last week at Itekeng Stadium when and where they were thrashed 3-0 by Orapa United. The goals all came in after the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Fencing parries out of obscurity
The Botswana Amateur Fencing Society (BAFS) president, Gaolatwe Modongo said they are ready to take the sport to the people. Fencing has existed since 2008, but it was only last week that the sport officially joined the mainstream as its membership...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 03 May 2015
BMC face Chiefs wrath
Magosi went eight points clear on Tuesday after a routine 2-0 win over ECCO City Greens. The log leaders are unbeaten in 2015. With only six games left before the end of the season, Chiefs appear out of sight and strong favourites for the title. BMC...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 03 May 2015
Thieves hit struggling ECCO
Thieves went away with eight bags belonging to the players, although the police in Serowe have revealed that two of the bags have been recovered. “The bags recovered contained clothing only; other items such as cell phones were...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
All set for With Heart, Not Eyes
With Heart, Not Eyes creativdirector, Christopher Mangiroza, confirmed that the set up and everything required for the play is ready. “We managed to get a small amount of money to help with the production we have even purchased...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
SA gospel giants thrill revelers
The celebrated musicians moved the fully packed crowd with their sensational and touching performances at the gospel charity concert held at Bible Life Ministries auditorium recently. Renowned local gospel maestro, Mpho Nakedi, opened the show with...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:13:00,48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 03 May 2015
Frustrated by life
Although yours truly watched this comedy, there were a lot of mixed reactions (backlash of skepticism) from those who had watched Top Five on premiere night, which explains the fewer turnouts. The film also seemed to be in the shadows of another...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 03 May 2015
The Art and Crafts exhibition
The Art and Crafts of Botswana exhibition officially opened at the National Museum on Monday, igniting an exciting imagination of the country’s heritage and its close links with South Africa. The official opening was held in conjunction with...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
The elephant that followed the howl of the Coyote
When the news of Stimela’s lead singer Nana Coyote’s passing broke out, coincidentally  the Arts & Culture team was getting into a meeting with the directors of Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF).  The directors,...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Behold the man
03 May 2015
Nigeria on the right track
From 1983-1985, General Buhari was the military ruler of Nigeria before a palace coup put paid to his presidency. The man who helped to install him in power in a putsch in 1983, General Ibrahim Babangida, kicked him out, accusing him of all manner of...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 03 May 2015
Afternoon tea at the Four Corners
In a rarity, the wildlife of Kasane had a feel of what the fuss is about staring.  Being the traditional centres of attraction in the northwestern tourism heartland, the wildlife are used to being gawked at for hours on end by enamoured...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Battle against stigma won, then lost
Fiona Lekgetlho is HIV positive and committed to being a model for others in the fight against the disease’s spread in Botswana. She is grateful for the amount of education given to Batswana about the disease over the years as it has reduced...
46404,Mpho Maswikila,, 03 May 2015
Unsung heroes: TB healthcare workers
Healthcare workers tending to TB patients are among the worst exposed to the highly contagious disease, particularly in countries with poor health and safety systems. According to Gaborone District Health Management Team head of preventative...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 03 May 2015
Two years of isolation in a TB clinic
The 35-year-old employed family man, vividly remembers his troubles. David was diagnosed with the disease while staying with a relative infected with TB and HIV in Gaborone. “At the time I was in tertiary level and my relative asked me to stay...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Tuberculosis in Botswana
TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the germs into the air. A person needs to inhale only a few of these germs to become infected. The disease is curable and...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
One chiefs victory over deadly TB
The arduous journey towards the cure of Multi Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) requires potent personal strength, hope and faith, Kgosi Balemetse Bailaphuti says. The 83-year-old chief of Semotswane village near Tonota explains that when he was...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 03 May 2015
SPEDU transforms into private company
Phuthego said while some SPEDU employees were permanent and pensionable while others were on fixed contract term with government. She further said some of the employees who were on permanent and pensionable basis have been re-employed while others...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 03 May 2015
How to complain
It had ten, yes TEN, steps. If you had a complaint about the service you received you were first required to contact the Supervisor in charge, then the PR officer, then the Matron, then the Hospital Manager, then the Hospital Superintendent, then the...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:20:00, 03 May 2015
Mokubung outlines his SPEDA vision
On top of his agenda is the transformation of Selebi Phikwe into a vibrant city by developing the tourism and hospitality as well as the horticulture industries in the SPEDU region, which covers Selebi Phikwe, Bobirwa, Tswapong North and...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
New Orange CEOs growth blueprint
BusinessWeek: Can you give us a brief introduction of yourself? Benon: I was born in Benin. Although I now reside...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Economist urges govt to speed up Trans Kalahari project
Addressing the media on the developments and impacts of oil industry this week, eConsult Botswana economist, Bogolo Kenewendo, said the low oil prices have dragged down the global commodity thus hurting Botswana’s copper and coal industries and...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BNPC calls for engagement with local companies
Speaking at a customer appreciation day held at BNPC Office in Francistown recently, BNPC marketing manager, Matlho Kgosi said that there is still a lot to be done in terms of improving productivity and efficiency in Botswana.  She said the...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 03 May 2015
Huge impairments drag BancABC into red
Addressing the media on Tuesday, acting group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Blessing Mudavanhu, said the significant jump in impairments was a result of efforts to clean up the balance sheet after the banking group was in August last year acquired...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Govt flexes muscle on local procurement
According to a statement from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), government took this decision to try and curb the unemployment rate, build a sustainable economy and reduce the import bill, which currently stands at about P58 billion per...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Mauritius hosts regional youth tourism meet
The youth in tourism conference will take place in Pointe aux Piments. It will tackle issues like sustainable tourism development; mainstreaming tourism in the region; market access for youth operated business projects; and funding. The Southern...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Cohabitation fuels HIV/AIDS Olopeng
This was revealed at a  bonfire event which brought together the youth, town leadership and The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Thapelo Olopeng in an informal setup to discuss challenges that put the youth at a risk of getting the...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 03 May 2015
Jwaneng records one infant death in two years
At a Youth Against AIDS ceremony held in Jwaneng on Tuesday, she said between 2012 and 2014, Jwaneng registered only one child born with HIV. She said this is proof that the prevention of mother to child  is effective and pregnant mothers to...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 03 May 2015
Parly debates, passes 89 motions
From eighth parliament, 21 motions were debated and passed, 22 on the ninth parliament, 42 on the 10th parliament and four on the 11th parliament. Out of the 89 motions, 28 were implemented, parliament heard on Tuesday. The Minister of Presidential...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Female police officers impress minister
Speaking at a pass-out parade at Police College in Otse on Tuesday, the minister said 35.8 percent of the recruits are women. He said the Botswana police has recruited 292 constables and four cadet sub-inspectors. He congratulated the police for...
425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,, 03 May 2015
Salary disparity at UB, BIUST shocks Parly
Disclosing the difference, Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), Kgotla Autlwetse said UB pays lecturers between P16,975 and P29,164 per month, while BIUST pays P32,060.  Moreover, BIUST can pay up to a maximum of 40...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Man stabbed to death at Monarch bar
The commander of Francistown Central Police Station, Superintendent Lekang Maniki, said they have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder. He said that a sharp object appears to have been used to kill the...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 03 May 2015
Merafhe's last words
The General: In the Service of My Country: an autobiography of the late Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe was launched yesterday at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), in the presence of legislatures, former policy makers as well as business...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
DBS ready for digital migration
Addressing journalists at the Mass Media Complex yesterday, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the State Presidency, Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo, said that the department has acquired all the necessary equipment for the project. He said that there are many...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Financial indiscipline shames Diamond City
However, the city fathers were caught flatfooted this week by revelations that even as they wait to get P212.6 million in fresh funding in the current financial year, the council’s audit trail is a mess. For the past five years, the GCC has...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Audit reveals shambles at GCC
The Gaborone City Council (GCC) has failed an audit into its 2010 accounts, with the Auditor General noting improper preparation of statements, numerous cases of financial ineptitude and poor record keeping. In one howler uncovered by the Auditor...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Parliamentary Committees: Will they be effective?
The boycott and suspension of participation in committees by the Opposition paid off, especially the non-participation in inter-Parliamentary committees. The ruling party got the message that they don’t have a right to do as they please simply...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,, 03 May 2015
In this week's paper
03 May 2015
F/town Utd Grab All Awards
All award recipients were given certificates and various gifts sets, which were all sealed. United were crowned the women’s league champions in the 2014/15 season. The club also dominated the league awards as none of the players from their...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,,50362,Faith Siako,, 03 May 2015
MP Warns Tafic Bosses Against Greediness
Speaking at the club’s fund raising dinner held at Adansonia Hotel on Friday, Billy said lack of professionalism and greediness among some senior officials are the reasons the club has failed to maintain the good performance it was known for in...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Gunners defend Regent Matebejana cup
Second half goals from new signings Deco Kgaodi and Tshegofatso Chimuku ensured that the Lobatse based side win their second Matebejana Cup. The first half game way characterised by tough tackles and a number of fouls with both teams looking to have...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 03 May 2015
BFA Confirm Babitsengs Sacking
Babitseng was elected as the vice president administration at last year’s general assembly. “Following the national team trip to Guinea Bissau, the BNSC found financial inconsistencies and mismanagement of the funds in respect of the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Kutlwano humbles Mafolofolo
It was not a walk in the park though for the Big House, as they had to come from behind in several instances to wrap up the first round of the league against their rivals. It was clear Mafolofolo came to Lobatse with a plan to revenge against Big...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Miss Africa Unveils Top Models
The models were unveiled last Friday at Rail Park mall before a large audience. After scouting for models in 10 cities, towns and villages around the country, the Miss Africa team finally found the talent and material they have been scouting...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Idris Fails To Crack The Rib
The Tanzanian was in the country as per his promise to tour all African countries that were represented in last year’s BBA show. In a previous interview with Showtime, Sultan revealed he has a foundation going on now, “which basically...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BTCL hosts top executives
Some of the executives at the stakeholder engagement briefing appreciated efforts by the corporation towards improving   service delivery by building a high performance culture. They urged BTCL, as the foremost provider of...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Trim Fat, Analysts Tell Barclays Africa
Its stock fell 1.94 percent  to R183.28. The JSE’s other banks all rose, pushing the banking index 1.67 percent  higher. “It was a reasonably good result in the current environment. I think it’s pretty much what the...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Women Urged To Discard Dependence Syndrome
She said this when giving the keynote address during the official opening of the third Northern women’s exposition held at Adansonia Hotel last Thursday. Masima said she has established a recurring trend whereby beneficiaries of...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
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