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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
HATAB, BTO Partners With SAs North West Province
The North West chief director of tourism planning Ishmael Kgokong during their regional marketing campaign in Botswana last week said this. In an interview with Monitor Business, HATAB Chief Executive Officer Lily Rakorong, he said that this...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Entrepreneur Finds Niche In Radio Communications
Merapelo told Monitor Business that a two-way radio is a transceiver, which can transmit and receive information mostly among employees within the same organisation but in different departments or areas.  “These are available in mobile,...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Safety At BCL Mine A Concern
The lives of Andrew Ofentse, Obonetse Jim and Tebogo Josiah cannot be replaced by any form of compensation. What is even more disturbing is the fact that this incident follows hardly five months after another that claimed the lives of two miners at...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
In solidarity with BURS workers
Customs and Exercise as a sector alone contributed P15.97 billion or 31.8 percent to the total revenue and grants in 2014/15 and projected to contribute 29.5 percent or P15.3 billion in 2015/16. Second only after minerals sector projected to...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Local Musicians Deserve Better Pay
The music industry has had its own challenges in the past, and it still has challenges, mainly because it is a growing industry, with very little support and training. Of late reports from different media houses, show a shift, where locals outdo...
540,Monitor Editor,, 03 May 2015
Khama and JSC
03 May 2015
IDM welcomes new students
Today the IDM University country director   Faith Tombale is scheduled to officiate at the Day one session, the official welcome, where various IDM departments are also scheduled to make presentations to the new students as they are...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 10) Khama And Rhodes
These same sovereign powers are echoed today in our country’s Constitution, which in paragraph 86 defines Parliament’s authority as follows: “Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament shall have power to make laws...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Bayport Donates Home In Moshupa
The four-roomed house was built for an elderly mother Neelo Kgosikwena Jobane who lost her house, which was burnt in 2012 and resulted in the death of two children. Speaking during the handover ceremony of the house  Vice  President...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Metropolitan Bots Celebrates 34% Despite Economic Down Turn
Speaking at an event to recognise excellence in his company at the GICC, Augustin noted that four years ago their business retention was 56 percent , but today it is  82 percent . He paid tribute to his workers who continued to take clients...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Orange Launch 4G and 3G Internet For Homes And Businesses
The move will allow Batswana to benefit from Orange’s highly innovative 4G network that is available in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, Palapye and the 3G and 2G network in the rest of the country. “Konnecta” is a high-speed broadband...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Jennifer Kobuoa Is Millionaire Sales Agent
She is hailed as the first ever salesperson  to reach that target at Metropolitan Botswana. For her feat Metropolitan Botswana recently sent her on  sponsored holiday trips for two to Russia and Dubai. On the glittering night of music,...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Jennifer Kobuoa Is Millionaire Sales Agent
She is hailed as the first ever salesperson  to reach that target at Metropolitan Botswana. For her feat Metropolitan Botswana recently sent her on  sponsored holiday trips for two to Russia and Dubai. On the glittering night of music,...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Eric Molale parades UDC activists
“We are encouraged by the fact that there is some unhappiness in our rival’s camp, and some of the people who defected to us are their former council candidates who did very well in the 2014 General elections; they did not win but one...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BA ISAGO takes first step into research
The forum saw academic and non-academic staff showcasing talent in research and contributing towards the mandate of the university. Dean of Faculty of Commerce, Oscar Chiwira said in a statement that the event was expected to grow and draw interest...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
The life of a blind musician
In one special day recently, the villagers gathered at their kgotla for  blankets donations from a church. The chilly weather did not deter their attendance. Here we find one of the residents. Kethusegile Solomon  who is visually impaired...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 03 May 2015
Who wears the pants?
‘Midlife crisis’ is a word we often throw loosely, even carelessly around. The only time I ever use the word is when I am disappointed with myself or with the other person, either way, it is never meant in a pleasant way.  Midlife...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BURS threatens strikers
In a memorandum addressed to the employees recently, the commissioner general of BURS Keneilwe Morris indicated that the employees were not eligible to participate in the current industrial action. “Employees whose salaries have been adjusted...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 03 May 2015
Foreigners make 1.2 percent of Civil Service
Health has engaged 990, followed by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development with 302 serving expatriate officers. This is out of a total public service establishment of 108, 784. The Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
No Past, No Future, No Hope and No Soul
Or perhaps it was a recent e mail from an émigré friend in the US which she ended with that famous, familiar quote of Seretse’s, “A Nation without a Past is a lost Nation, a People without a Future is a People without...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Lotlamoreng Knows Barolong More Than Molale Sebele
He said it is time for tribal leaders to contest for influential positions in the society. “We need our tribes to stand with us since the government of today has made Bogosi to be irrelevant. What Lotlamoreng has done is not surprising at all....
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Confidential govt files stolen
Mystery surrounds a burglary that occurred recently when intruders broke into the offices of the RAC and stole nothing. They did such a clean job that officials who reported for work in the morning were stunned into complete inaction. What shocked...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Magwele nge Ikalanga
Bakalanga bana ludo gwe kuti tjisi fe, ndinakuti nditi tjibaka nge tjibaka ndi shake ku kayila mwe nkalanga bugwele nge ikalanga ndisinga shingise tjijawobe. Mangoni anobe yapo hapa nshaka jalo nowana ili kuti nda kaya ne zina le Ikalanga laasaka...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Goals
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
In Thursday paper
03 May 2015
Creed
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie
Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Spectre
A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 Poster
s the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
No Escape
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape from an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Creed
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Spectre
A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
War Room
A seemingly perfect family looks to fix their problems with the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie
Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Creed
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Spectre
A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
No Escape
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape from an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Goosebumps
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Oscar Pistorius verdict changed from culpable homicide to murder
He killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013 after shooting her four times through a locked toilet door. He is currently under house arrest after spending one year of his original five-year sentence in jail. Pistorius will have to...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Weeping Moswaane threatens to defect
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) legislator, who stood on a point of order, told the House that he did not know why Parliament was sitting and MPs getting free drinking water while people were suffering outside. “It’s been a month and...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Botswana Games attract 600 volunteers
The games run from December 5 to 13, with the official opening scheduled for the Francistown Sports Complex on Saturday. The competition, which draws together all the country’s districts, will see 2,607 athletes, 265 officials and 500...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 03 May 2015
Foreign coach targeted for 2017 netball team
Chairperson of the tournamennt’s Local Organising Committee (LOC), Prisca Mokgadi said the national team will secure an international coach to work with the team. Speaking at the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) annual general...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 03 May 2015
BOPSSA elects new committee
Secretary general, Thapelo Jacobs and treasurer, Koziba Bakokonyane also retained their seats without opposition. Rejoyce Tabane beat her opponents Nelson Daniel, Gilbeys Kenalewame and Bolokang Mashumba to become the new vice secretary. Tumelo...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 03 May 2015
Confusion over karates funeral scheme
Bathai’s committee, which was voted out last year, initiated the scheme. Bathai said during his tenure, they reached an agreement with an insurance company to administer the scheme. He said the only process that was left was the implementation...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Nna le Seabe art exhibition scheduled for next week
The exhibition was initially scheduled for December 2, but has since been moved to December 7. Aimed at spreading awareness on HIV/AIDS, this year’s artworks will only feature local artists. Through the exhibition, local artists will be given...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Splash to perform at Molapowabojang on Saturday
Tshanda, who is in the country to promote the show, said their performances this weekend will be centred on celebrating Molapowabojwang’s 23 years of existence and also a dedication to his late friend and music promoter, Super Letshabo, who...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Hosana Wosana at Mantlwaneng Theatre
Hosanna Wosana is a musical, which celebrates Botswana through Kalanga spiritual music systems of Hosana, Sangoma and Mancomane. The story follows Christian missionaries’ first contact with the people of Southern Africa. It explores social...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Sereetsi & the Natives to play at major international festival
The group will perform alongside some of the region’s biggest stars including Nathi, Caiphus Semenya, Letta Mbuli, Tshepo Tshola, The Soil, Oliver Mtukudzi, Jaziel Brothers, Bhudaza. The Botswana act is billed to serenade South Africans with...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Peace-seeking Rollers meet in Palapye
The meeting follows the one that was held in Gaborone, where the interim committee was given mandate to see how investors could be brought on board without violating standing procedures. Club spokesperson, Bafana Pheto confirmed they will meet the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Choppies opens first store in Zambia
Kanyama is a city situated about six kilometres southwest of Lusaka. Group chief executive officer, Ram Ottapathu said the 1,000 square metre Choppies branded store will operate on the established group’s business model of strong price...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Kgalagadi bricks: A breakthrough innovation
One of the most interesting developments is that they intend to produce bricks from Kgalagadi sands to be used for construction. He stated that Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI), a new parastatal in the ministry, has...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 03 May 2015
Kably Khama
03 May 2015
BOPEU leaders hail union growth
Officially opening the elective congress, Andrew Motsamai said the membership of BOPEU has gone a little over 30,000, an unprecedented figure in the country.  Motsamai said that this feat alone is worth celebrating. “We have come a long...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2015
Dingake launches third book in Gabs
The founder of Botswana Congress Party launches the book with the help of the South African High Commission and Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. South African High Commissioner, Mduduzi Limbete, will officiate at the occasion, which will also see Max...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Moroka urges BOPEU to fight corruption
Speaking at the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) in Palapye, Moroka said the union must find time to speak about ethics and against corruption because only a productive and corrupt-free public service has the moral authority to demand an...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2015
Youth and Hiv/Aids
While some members of the community could be well empowered to guard against HIV infections or reinfections, it is only fit to reflect on some of the things that young people need to guard against to prevent new infections. Below is a realistic...
52766,Victoria Seiketso Sethibe,php4C44.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Suicide cases reach 3,030 in last decade
The startling information was shared following a question from MP for Mmadinare, Kefentse Mzwinila who wanted to know from minister of Defence, Justice and Security how many suicide cases were recorded from January 2005 to date. He also wanted to...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Vavi confident there is alternative government
Speaking during the ongoing Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) elective congress, Vavi said African people elect governments with huge majorities, but once in power, the leaders always say there is no alternative. He said public workers have to...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2015
Councillors complain about the female condom
Councillors complained on Tuesday during a full council meeting that women do not use the condoms because they are not comfortable. Shashe West Councillor, Sabata Mphaphazi said that the Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership should improve the...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 03 May 2015
We are ready for ESP Molefhi
Addressing the media yesterday, with a team of his technocrats, Molefhi said his ministry had mobilised all stakeholders among them architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, project supervisors and even the Directorate on Corruption and Economic...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Man gets 10 years for rape, murder
  Justice Lot Moroka sentenced Refilwe Gaosupe of Mmatshumo village to 10 years in jail for raping and killing Itumeleng Kelemogile at Mmatshumo on August 9, 2009. Kelemogile was the girlfriend of Gaosupe’s friend. Passing sentence,...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BOPEU dumps BOFEPUSU
A commission was assigned to analyse his speech, which then recommended that the 30,000 plus member union withdraw membership from the federation. The meeting noted that BOPEU joined the mother body through a congress resolution, therefore it should...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2015
In the Tuesday week
03 May 2015
Mozambique basketball tie postponed
The postponement gives the national team more time to prepare for their illustrious opponents. Their path to qualification has even been made easier by Swaziland’s pulling out of the competition. This leaves Botswana and Mozambique to battle...
439,Thato Kala,, 03 May 2015
Galaxy pull away as rivals falter
Galaxy leads with 27 points after a 2-0 weekend win over Sharps Electrical, while Santos, on 23 points, were held to a draw by Killer Giants. Black Peril held Fighters to a 0-0 draw. At the end of the first round, the three teams were tied on...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Chiefs torch fierce title fight
While Rollers’ coach, Madinda Ndlovu was in class, completing his CAF A licence in Zimbabwe, Chiefs were cutting open Rollers with a 1-0 pasting at the National Stadium on Saturday. When the Zimbabwean returns, he has some repair works to do...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Dow applauds Little Yungo author
Speaking during the book launch at Maru a Pula School recently, Dow who is also an author said it took a great person to write. “When I was 17 years, I thought perhaps I could write but I was afraid to do that and kept on postponing. I waited...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Vee thrills Francistown fans
The Gaborone-based singer and songwriter got on stage just around midnight when the fans were almost losing patience thinking that the pint sized muso would not show up. Dressed in white, Vee was sporting a glittering hat. Hundreds of his fans sung...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 03 May 2015
Ratshega pained by Bojo Mujos death
The musician whose real name is Jackie Mohlake died Saturday morning at his home in Pretoria. “It is sad to lose such a talented musician at such an early age. He was an inspiration to many but now he is gone,” Ratshega told...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
SOTS: Bigger and spiralling out of control
Based on this year’s affair, it appears the soul of the festival, which is participation, is dying.  Most of the newcomers to this event probably never got the message that it is a unique participatory cultural event and not a ‘chill...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BONELA responds to Mma Tshireletso on sex workers
In the article, it is reported that Honourable Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development; Botlogile Tshireletso spoke about  dangers faced by  sex workers  in their line of work. She is reported to...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
More needed for the physically challenged
To ensure people with disabilities enjoy life to the full, suggestions have been, among other things, that ramps are installed at all public buildings to enable those on wheelchairs easy access.  There has been visible progress in that regard;...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 03 May 2015
Moshupa West
03 May 2015
Tribute to Legong Raditlhokwa
Legong or “Shuffle” as his friends and school mates nicknamed him was a gifted, brilliant humble industrious, creative and exceptional student. For instance, “Log” wrote part of his COSC exams whilst hospitalized but still...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Cooperatives chief vows to crack the whip
Speaking during Selebi-Phikwe miners Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCOS)’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday at the Town Hall, Otlhabanye said he would not be afraid to take proper action including closing them. He said he is...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 03 May 2015
Govt urged to upgrade project management processes
Speaking at the workshop held recently, Innolead Group Managing Director, Oabona Kgengwenyane said government projects are mostly faced with the challenge of failure and delay in completion because there is no proper management process throughout the...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Sefalana expects P35m profit from Namibian stores
According to Sefalana‘s financial results for the six months ended October 31, 2014, Metro Stores should contribute approximately 30  to P35 million to profit by the financial year-end in April next year, prompting the Botswana Stock...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BDC embarks on major restructuring exercise
With plans to nurture a new corporate culture and introduce new ways of working, partnering and executing, the corporation is optimistic that the BDC journey to recovery has begun. BDC managing director Bashi Gaetsaloe enthused Friday that on...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Top JCE performer continues sparkling form
Mmegi: At a time when the country is grappling with a declining pass rate, your school continues to record outstanding results and continuity among the Top 5 schools. As school head, what’s your response to being the best performer in the 2014...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
MP reveals opportunities for youth, unemployed
Addressing his constituents at Masunga kgotla recently, Butale said the high unemployment rate in the country can be solved by having fully functional industries, as well as reducing over-dependence on one commodity –diamonds. He said the...
1206,James Kgosi,, 03 May 2015
More funds towards education, health budgets
The ministry’s proposed allocation represents 28.1 percent of the total recurrent budget of P36.7 billion and comes in the wake of assistant education minister, Moiseraele Goya, stating government’s desire to resolve long standing...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BONELA welcomes NACAs overtures to gays, prostitutes
Recently, the National AIDS Coordinating Agency (NACA) placed HIV protection adverts targeted at the gay community. Another advert was aimed at clients of commercial sex workers, advising them to use a condom during their sexual encounters. In an...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 03 May 2015
Dying man names his stabber
The victim was rushed to Princess Marina Hospital where he was immediately admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, before succumbing to the injuries a few hours later. Broadhurst Station Commander, Superintendent Bonosi Molapisi said, “the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Govt probes sexual behaviour in prisons
The survey comes after years of lobbying by rights advocates who have been asking government to provide condoms to prisoners and recognise that homosexual relationships are taking place behind bars. Government’s official line has been that...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 03 May 2015
Fresh P1.5 billion subsidy for BPC
For the 2014 financial year, government pumped P1.49 billion as a tariff subsidy into the Corporation enabling it to post a profit for the year of P114 million, being the first such since 2008. In 2013, the sole shareholder had ploughed in P871...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Matambo brings cheer to citizen businesses
Delivering his budget speech in Parliament, Matambo said in addition, each ministry would be required to reserve 30 percent of its annual projects budget for wholly citizen-owned businesses. “Inclusive growth cannot be achieved without...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Another budget surplus, but risks loom large
Presenting the 2015/16 budget speech, Matambo said domestic economic growth would this year slow down to 4.9 percent from 5.2 in 2014 with the non-mining sector expected to drive growth instead of the usual economic lifeblood,...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
UB union wants Deputy Vice Chancellor jailed
The application follows a ruling by Industrial Court’s Justice Isaac Bahuma on August 22, 2014, to the effect that  the UB management and UBASSSU should negotiate issues of transfer of 12 lecturers at the Centre for Continuing Education...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Finger pointing in BDP losses
The party lost all the three wards, Goodhope, Ngware, and Moshupa West, which went for a by-election over the weekend. The re-run was done following the failure to secure a winner in last year’s October 24 general elections. The ruling...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
In Friday's paper
03 May 2015
Vultures set for Africa rugby tournament
The Vultures are in Pool B alongside Ivory Coast and Mauritius and they will face Pool B teams: Madagascar, Senegal and the hosts Uganda.  After facing Madagascar this Sunday, Botswana will then tackle the Rugby Cranes Uganda on Wednesday....
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 03 May 2015
Rail Giants add more firepower
The ladies’ team caretaker coach, Romeo Tshelametsi, described the recent signings as a great edition and will increase the depth of the team.  He also said the team has appointed a full time coach for the ladies team.“We have...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 03 May 2015
Kemoeng to replace Masters?
Kemoeng is expected to be announced as the new CEO to replace Keith Masters who left in February after two years at the helm. Masters made history when he was appointed the first expatriate BFA CEO in 2013 when he replaced Duncan Kgame. BFA...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Twitter outbursts pile additional pressure on Butler
When the Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tebogo Sebego and his associates settled on Peter Butler as the man to retrieve the Zebras’ seemingly lost course, they were keen on a person to repair the post 2012 AFCON finals...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Miscellaneous committee asked to keep team in Premier League
Committee chairman, Seiphetho Sefhako retained his position as he stood unopposed and his former vice chairman Moses Bantsi also retained his position as he also stood unopposed. Malebogo Motsokono, the previous welfare manager was elected as the new...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2015
Lebotse-Sebego calls for netball transformation
The Botswana Netball Association (BONA) president, Tebogo Lebotse-Sebego has just been re-elected Africa Netball president and will be at the helm for the next four years. She is serving her second term after her first election in 2010, when the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Zebras have fixed scoring drought Radipotsane
The two teams meet at the National Stadium at 3pm tomorrow in the second leg of the African Championship (CHAN) qualifier. They had played to a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Lesotho two weeks ago. The Zebras played two warm up matches against Serowe...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
FIFA
03 May 2015
The poor man feels it
The writing has always been on the wall, that we are headed for the worst, as rainfall amount fell in the last three years. In fact, during  the 2014/2015 season there was absolutely little to record particularly in the southern part of the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 03 May 2015
Teddy bear in arms for civil rights
Typical of dolls or toys, he has the irresistible charm, but also arrogance with a crazy sense of humour that compares to none and serenades everyone.  If you missed Ted (2012) he is back and this time around movie enthusiasts are part of the...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 03 May 2015
Unravelling the mystery of the 144 000 (Part 1)
This number, John writes in his Revelation, is apparently the number of people from the twelve tribes of Israel who have been “sealed” with the name of God on their foreheads and will surely inhabit the New Jerusalem that will...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Fete de la Musique a great experience
The main objective of Fete De La Musique is to give an opportunity to both amateur and professional musicians to perform in the streets and promote their music.  The event attracted a large audience. Local upcoming artists had an opportunity to...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Is King Lotlamoreng adulterating Bogosi?
Wylie in her book discusses Tshekedi Khama’s chieftaincy in a deep and authoritative manner.  In this book, Tshekedi is best described as a “sub-imperial ruler who centralised the power of his office and reduced the powers of...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Khama s government anti-corruption posture is suspect
This Bill is long overdue! The Bill titled Whistleblowing Bill, 2015, Bill No. 11 of 2015 is according to the Botswana Government Gazette dated 19th June 2015 meant to ìprovide for the manner in which a person may, in the public interest,...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Lukova at work
She says she enjoys working for these as her work is immediately gets in the hands of people and not lie at the galleries.  To her, the newspaper medium is amongst the best as it possesses an immediate connection to life and reminds all that...
33225,Lesang Maswabi,, 03 May 2015
Butler is acidic to Botswana football
It cannot be right that Butler has a different set of rules simply because he is an expatriate and there is a different set of rules governing the locals. Butler has to respect other structures in place. His recent controversial comments on his...
8262,Dennis Keagile,phpE65F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Rakops youth petition against smelly water
The disgruntled youth travelled over 500 kilometres to Gaborone before submitting the petition protesting against the supply of smelly tap water in the village to the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs and Member of Parliament, Slumber Tsogwane on...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Lukovas imagery not one to be confined
Lukova, a United States-based artist visited Botswana in 2013 to conduct a weeklong workshop at the art studios of Raising Education Within Africa (REWA) in Gaborone. She had come to facilitate design clinics under the auspices of The United Nations...
33225,Lesang Maswabi,, 03 May 2015
Cash-strapped BCP closes party offices
While admitting that lack of funding has led to this decision, BCP secretary general, Kesitegile Gobotswang has denied reports that the opposition party has been reduced to a ‘briefcase party’. Recent reports indicated that not only is...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Kgathi orders Namibian refugees to leave
If they do not leave they will become illegal immigrants sant demands. In an interview yesterday, Kgathi said that the refugees would be asked to leave the country that has hosted them for 17 years come this December. “They came here...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
No evidence that Setlampoloka was tortured Defence
Post mortem shows no bruises, scratches The six police officers, Detective Assistant Superintendent Thuso Dintwe, Sub Inspector Ranto Mmeleki, Constable Tebogo Khutsafalo, Constable Kabo Ramohibidu, Constable Michael Ramohitshane and Constable...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Only reformists Ntuane, Butale have manifestos
Tati West MP Biggie Butale like former Gaborone Bonnington South legislator, Botsalo Ntuane, have manifestos that are the rallying point to their campaigns. Earlier this year, Ntuane released to his campaign team a document titled: ‘BDP Reform...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Stanbic Bank empowers women
The initiative is the result of a renewed partnership between the bank and Women in Business Association (WIBA). Through the partnership, Stanbic donated P150, 000 to WIBA as prize money for the WIBA Businesswoman of the year awards over three...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Pro-Masisi camp manhandles Ndelu
But Mmegi has since established that the incident allegedly occurred when Seretse attempted to gain entry into an exclusive and affluent campsite reserved only for Masisi supporters. The well-secured camp dubbed ‘Camp Dubai’ is located on...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 03 May 2015
Battle for the soul of BDP
Tebelelo Seretse: The defiant Iron Lady As the only woman in the race, Tebelelo Seretse has so far maintained the pace and momentum to make sure she finishes the race with a bang. But will she? Currently holding no party position or any position of...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,,404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg,419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
These People
I say that’s nonsense I genuinely believe that greater contact with other countries and cultures, either in person or electronically, has improved us as a nation. It educated us, broadened our minds and has given us an even better sense of our...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 03 May 2015
BDP acid test
Masisi’s loss will be leadership rejection Other contenders banking on defiant membership The weekend Mmadinare elective congress will be a moment the ruling party leadership will come face-to-face with the ordinary members since the...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Services sector drives economic growth
According to figures released by Statistics Botswana this week, Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 4.3 percent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 3.6 percent accrued in the same quarter in 2014. “At industry level, most of...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Pan- Africanism needs Ethiopianism
Professor Muchie, a Pan- Africanist to the bone posed some few questions like how many of us Africans know that Ethiopianism was a fore bearer of Pan- Africanism? In fact, that it is the foundation for both Pan- Africanism and African Renaissance? He...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Are we ready for retired athletes yet?
National sports federations and club invest considerable resources in an effort to identify and train exceptionally gifted young athletes. Theoretical constructs developed in industrialised nations are imported to Africa with the hope of accelerating...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
BCP Womens League call to women
This is the time in our history when we need to dispel all clichés, myths and stereotypes about us not supporting one another. It is the time when we encourage women to stand for election and also rally behind all those who have taken up the...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
BBS profits jump as demutualisation gathers pace
In the previous year to March 2014, the Society’s profits declined four percent to P68 million. This year’s profit rise comes as the Society prepares to bolster its revenue by venturing into commercial banking sector with the submission...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BPOPF-backed fund to acquire Flo-Tek
BOP is a partnership between the Botswana Public Officers Pensions Fund (BPOPF) and Capital Management Botswana (CMB), with the mandate to invest in businesses in Botswana. Flo-Tek chief executive officer, Vijay Naik, confirmed that negotiations for...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Sun defends move to dominate casino industry
If granted regulatory approval, the acquisition of Peermont’s assets in Botswana will result in Sun International, which divested out of Gaborone Sun last year but retained the Casino business there, owning all casinos in Francistown and two...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
A day in the spirit of Khama
While chasing an investigative story late last year, my colleague and I embarked on a road trip that took us through Serowe where I had the inimitable opportunity to visit one of the country’s most safely guarded and invaluable sites. Although...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
A day in the spirit of Khama
While chasing an investigative story late last year, my colleague and I embarked on a road trip that took us through Serowe where I had the inimitable opportunity to visit one of the country’s most safely guarded and invaluable sites. Although...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Quotable quotes
At Dag Hammarskjold Centre in Sweden, November 1970 on ideology and culture: “We in Botswana have chosen to develop our own guiding principles and describe them in terms readily comprehensible to our people. And these principles,...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Khama and the making of a sovereign nation (Part 1)
In my address this afternoon, I shall seek to demonstrate how Botswana, whose claim to genuine independence was still questioned less than ten years ago, has emerged as an independent sovereign democracy, capable of making its own distinctive...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Fifa's Sepp Blatter 'under investigation in US'
  The news came hours after Mr Blatter, 79, announced that he was stepping down from his role. US prosecutors launched a criminal inquiry last week, with seven Fifa officials arrested in Switzerland, part of a group of 14 people indicted. Two...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Mechanic-turned-coach motors Green Lovers to Premier League
Green Lovers beat Mogoditshane Fighters 3-2 on aggregate, in a promotion play-off to book their maiden berth in the Premier League. Thanks to Kootswele’s brains. Like any young boy of his age, growing up, Kootswele’s favourite pastime...
1206,James Kgosi,, 03 May 2015
Pearmain breaks trophy drought
Pearmain told Mmegi Sport that many people had written him off, after he experienced a rough patch and lost form.  The young golfer said his family had extended support towards him and offered him the encouragement he needed to win the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
We did not fail Mamelodi Mojaki
  The board failed him There were power struggles We left Mamelodi vulnerable.    Mamelodi resigned on Monday morning amid reports of internal bickering and power struggles. Reports have claimed Mamelodi did not enjoy the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Mascom awards expected to be GU affair
The team has four players nominated, while their coach, Rahman Gumbo has also been nominated for the coach of the season award. GU is already assured of a top goal scorer award, which has been won by Benson Shilongo. The Namibian striker scored five...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Poetavango calls out to Botswana journos
For the first time, the event, to be held in Maun on October 26, will have a literacy award competition for writers living in Botswana. “This is our first competition that involves story writers. Our plan is to spread it out and include other...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Phiri Jr II sings reality
“Working in a pub inspired me to write this new track and I eventually recorded it,” he said. The track has a fresh RnB feel and some touches of funk. It was produced by Majick Keys Rick. It tells a story of a man who meets a single woman...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Dance contest aims to unearth local intl stars
Well, her fans had reason to be jubilant looking at how accomplished a dancer Banks is, with an impressive profile that includes befeaturing in videos by world -famous stars Usher Raymond, Toni Braxton, Justin Bieber and Beyonce Knowles. While many...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Naijaboy, Amantle collaborate on romance song
In the past, proposing to a woman was done face-to-face, but modern technology has stolen the oomph from the first meetings as it makes it easier for people to meet and propose digitally. The track Mukele, sang in Yoruba and English, was officially...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Boseto Mine bid reaches competition watchdog
In a statement, the CA said it has received a merger notification for the proposed acquisition and was thus inviting stakeholders’ submission on the bid. Australian mining company, Discovery Metals is the owner of the Boseto Mine. Cupric...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
National quality policy on the cards
The policy is part of a broader industrial plan for diversification and export strategies that seek the development of quality products and services to enhance trade. These would ultimately underpin socio-economic development. Speaking at a...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
No end in sight for Air Botswana woes
Appearing before the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Communications Goitsemang Morekisi confirmed that the airline is experiencing a number of problems. While the airline...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Just a thought...
It is a concern shared by many Batswana who have had a case brought before our courts. Whatever the reason for delays in delivery of judgment, there is no doubt the courts are inundated.  Complexity of cases may not exactly be the reason cases...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 03 May 2015
SPEDU
03 May 2015
Applause to the men and women of the teaching profession
We pause and salute not only those who will be honoured but all the teachers who have gone beyond their normal call of duty to ensure that Botswana continues to be a shining example with regard to sustainable economic growth. Teaching as the mother...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Distribution of Lorato condoms to be discontinued
National AIDS Coordinating Agency (NACA) coordinator Grace Muzila said this yesterday when briefing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). She confirmed that her office had received many complaints about the contraceptive sheath.  “Since we...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Delays, non-delivery of judgments vex PAC
Yesterday, PAC member and Selebi Phikwe West legislator, Dithapelo Keorapetse said delays and the non-delivery of judgments appeared to be rampant and continued to be worrisome in the Administration of Justice (AoJ). “Delays and non-delivery...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BDP Francistown region endorse Ntuane
Although Ntuane is not aligned to any lobby list leading to the July party’s congress, members supporting different lobby groups at the meeting endorsed him. While Ntuane’s opponents in the race are yet to publicly confirm their...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BDP operatives exchange blows in Maun
MAUN:  Campaigns for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairmanship race got nasty in Maun as two party members fought over the nomination of delegates for the congress. The fight happened after the visit by Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 03 May 2015
No top lawyers, attorneys for magistrates posts
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) member and Selebi-Phikwe West legislator Dithapelo Keorapetse recently said failure by the AoJ to create a lucrative market for magistrates had impacted negatively in attracting top lawyers and attorneys who are...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Seven hopefuls for BDP ticket
“Our party wants a credible candidate for the area. The names of those who are already leading are Eric Molale, Fankie Motsaathebe, Kopo Mononi, Mantsa Sekgororoane and Tuta Orapeleng,” a source said. “The committee wants those...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Compensation for Maun airport relocated residents due month-end
Appearing before the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Communication, Goitsemang Morekisi confirmed that the residents would be paid their dues after her ministry concludes...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Ke borwa bofe?
Motswana wa malatsi ale, o ne a tshela ka tshimo le moraka. Ka jalo, e ne e a re a lema, a se ke a tlhaole dipeo jaaka re bona bangwe ba dira gompieno. O ne a jwala dithotse tsa marotse, magapu le tse dingwe fela jalo. A jwale dinawa, mmidi le...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
The government negotiates to takeover secondary education
Curiously, Serowe itself was without a secondary school until the founding of Swaneng by van Rensburg. In the south, the Bakgatla, Bangwaketse and Bakwena each possessed junior certificate secondary schools – Molefi, Seepapitso and Kgari...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Motswasele e ipelela ngwao
Moletlo o o ne o tseneletswe ke kgosana ya kgaolo kgosi Mookotsane le bagolwane ba lekgotla le batsadi le barutabana, Rre Kebonang le mme Mosimanegape, mokgogo mme Seitei le mothusi rre Moremong. E rile a tlhalosa maikaelelo a letsatsi, morulaganyi...
52153,Moroka Moreri,, 03 May 2015
Modise o tlaa atlholwa kgotla kgolo
Mmakaseterata Queen Moanga e boletse jalo ka Labone wa beke e e fetileng gore  Kgongwane wa dingwaga tse di lesome le borobabongwe (19), o mo bothateng jo bo seng kana ka sepe gonne o lebisitswe molato o le mongwe wa go tlhakanela dikobo le...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 03 May 2015
Iketleleng boloto Tshireletso
Go kgala moo go dirilwe ke modiri wa lefelo la tlhatlhobelo ya mogare la Tebelopele kwa motseng wa Letlhakane mo kgaolong potlana ya Boteti, Rre Sane Tshireletso. Tshireletso, yo o tumileng kwa motseng oo ka ntlha ya go nna mongwe wa badiragatsi mo...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 03 May 2015
Phokoje go tshela yo o dithetsenyana: Batshabile Tio
Tio, yo o tlholegang kwa Lecheng, mo kgaolong potlana ya legare ya Tswapong, o itshetsa ka go rekisa melemo ya setsa sa Setswana, mme o direla tiro e gaufi le marekisetso a Furnmart kwa Palapye. Tio, yo gape a itsegeng ka leina la...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2015
Puso e atla bogosi
Tsogwane o buile jaana ka Labotlhano beke e e fetileng kwa tlhomamisong ya peo ya ga Kgoshi Cosmas Moapare IV, jaaka a ne a tlhomiwa go nna Kgosi ya Bangologa ba Hukuntsi. Tsogwane a re kamogano ya thelelo ya bogosi e e tsweletseng ke go dirwa ke...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 03 May 2015
In Tuesday's paper
03 May 2015
Fans left yearning in Rollers, Chiefs anti-climax
Township Rollers were expected to craft a perfect response going  into the return leg of their CAF Champions League tie against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday. But at the end, the game petered out into a damp squib, deflating a bellowing National...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BFA, Masters part ways
“The decision to mutually terminate the contract of employment was not based on any wrongdoing on the part of the association nor of Masters. “The decision was purely based on the interest of both parties and what was best for the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 03 May 2015
Terrors lose three points over referee assault
Fighters were awarded the game 2-0. Terrors are at the bottom of the log without a point. The decision was taken last week after a match between Fighters and Terrors was abandoned, a fortnight ago, after a Terrors player assaulted the assistant...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Fatboy Challenge back bigger and better
Botswana Public Officers’ Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS), in collaboration with Yarona FM, will this year host the North-versus-South Fat Boy Challenge in a brand new and improved format. Addressing the media recently, BPOMAS Sales and Marketing...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
DJ Fresh to feature in the Soul Food Comedy finals
Soul Food Comedy promoter, Karabo Musa, confirmed to Showbiz that DJ Fresh will headline the grand finale of the stand up comedy, now in its third season. A number of socialites and personalities such as athlete Nijel Amos and rapper Ozzy F Teddy...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
DJ Andy X puts up fair show
Born Andile Xolo over three decades ago, the renowned disc jockey came on stage well after midnight and put up a fair show, which saw hundreds of fans dancing to some of the best hits he belted out. The celebrated but simple disc jockey seen on...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 03 May 2015
Stiff competition at Soul Food Comedy auditions
Renowned comedians battled it out with new comedians for a spot in the ten. The auditions were held at Thapong Visual Arts Centre. The line-up featured well-known comedians including, Charles Manase, Umbambi ‘Bambino’ Ndiwenyu and the...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Entrepreneurship key to job creation
Speaking at a media briefing on unemployment and job creation hosted by Afena Capital, Chief Executive Officer of Innate Investment Solutions, Lynette Ntuli, said entrepreneurs could change the face of the economy for the better, if given enough...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
American firm seeks stake in Bolux
Seaboard Botswana Holdings is a company registered in the Bahamas, which was established for the purpose of acquiring the minority interest in Bolux Group. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seaboard Corporation, a US listed entity with investments...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BIHL restrategises after Bifm blow
According to market reports, Botswana Public Officers Pensions Fund (BPOPF) recently withdrew Bifm’s P9 billion mandate to manage funds, a decision that would result in substantial fee income losses for the subsidiary in 2015 going forward. In...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Media bash wont stop the leaks
But just before reaching the critical point, there were disturbing reports that the Minister of Finance and Development Planning has cut by one percent budget for each ministry. A Savingram communicating that or something that could have been...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 03 May 2015
Is everybody doing their bit?
Still they need to be prevented least our health is compromised leaving our health to open vulnerability and opportunistic diseases.   This prompted Kutz & Tutz Hygiene to organise a seminar on infection control, which was officially opened...
44537,Mothusi Jowawa,, 03 May 2015
Gareitiri builds house for homeless woman
Ketlogetse Makwanye’s life was changed recently when she was given the keys to a two-bedroomed house. Prior to the handover, she had spent most of her life living in a shack built with a couple of bricks about 1.5 meters high and three meters...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 03 May 2015
Women empowerment can accelerate economic development
Speaking during the International Women’s Day press briefing recently, Phuthego said studies had proven that when women were given access to productive resources, there was accelerated broader economic development.  “This day...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BMWU lobbies for action after BCL deaths
Two miners lost their lives while four were treated for minor injuries in an accident in which the BCL mine’s preliminary internal investigations point to an explosion during drilling last week Tuesday. The incident brought to four the number...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 03 May 2015
Armed police shut down Boseto Mine
The minister had promised to give us the government’s intervention measures after he had discussed the problem with Cabinet. We are still waiting for your feedback to date. However, before the minister arrived with government’s position,...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Moiteela breaks ranks with BDP leaders on dismal popular vote
Moiteela expressed his misgivings at the region’s elective congress held here at the weekend, where he said the BDP was in trouble and needed immediate attention. Moiteela was particularly concerned about the lower numbers that voted for the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Mashaba quits, then returns to BMD in a day
Mashaba, one of the founding youths of the UDC member party, Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), lost the seat to cabinet minister Nonofo Molefhi. The outspoken leader caused commotion within the BMD circles when out of the blue he announced on...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 03 May 2015
Pheto joins BMD
While it had long been speculated that the veteran democrat would join the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), it was not clear which party within the opposition bloc, he would move to. Pheto confirmed his latest move yesterday. “Of course,...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Scientists reveal average penis size
Researchers at King’s College London and a London NHS trust said they hoped the review would help address “the concern that some men have about their penis size” and aid people suffering from anxiety and distress. They revealed...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2015
Low-key birthday for Khama
Khama’s senior private secretary, George Tlhalerwa said the first citizen was doing routine office work on his birthday and held a number of meetings with cabinet ministers and the private sector. The President’s celebrations contrasted...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 03 May 2015
Evictions loom as Morupule colliery expands
Residents of the community of ploughing fields and farms that form part of the Palapye Sub Land Board, Serowe Sub Land Board and Paje Sub Land Board surrounding Morupule Coal Mine are due to be removed to make way for the new open cast mine expected...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 03 May 2015
Universal access to education policy weighing down exam pass rates MoESD
Responding to the 2014 national exams results at a media briefing yesterday, Education permanent secretary, Richard Matlhare said state resources were stretched in the process of promoting access to 10 years of basic education. Automatic...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
All hell breaks loose at BLLAHWU special congress
The leadership of Botswana Land boards, Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU) allegedly called the police to quell dissidents seeking to push a motion of no confidence over the weekend.  The special congress was convened to amend...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
D-Day looms for civil service salary talks
According to the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) secretary general, Tobokani Rari, the negotiations commenced on February 16, 2015 with all sides concluding the engagement rules. “Parties at this meeting agreed that...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
In Tuesday paper
03 May 2015
Eritrean players face expulsion
This is contained in a letter written by the Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security, permanent secretary, Segakweng Tsiane, to the United Nations refugee agency, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The agency is mandated to...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
ECCO end Flamingoes unbeaten start
Flamingoes, who are making a return to the First Division North, were unbeaten in six games before their weekend loss. The Sowa outfit has won five games and drew one scoring 11 times and conceding three goals. The club’s public relations...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 03 May 2015
BCA implements new playing rules
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced changes to playing rules, which came into effect in July. The regulations that affect fielding, batting and umpiring are aimed at improving One Day International (ODI) and T20 standards. BCA clubs...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Tawana Land Board loses repossession bid
The Court of Appeal brought to an end the case that has been ongoing since 1996. The land board had sought a declaration of the rightful owner to the farm. According to court documents, the piece of land measuring about a hectare belongs to the The...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
South African wins inaugural snooker title
Local events management company, Earth Life Africa organised the first ever snooker challenge. Mthethwa won the tournament after beating Mathumo 3-2 in the final. He told Mmegi Sport yesterday the tournament was tough as every player wanted to walk...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Clubs snub softball meeting
Only eleven out of 20 teams turned up at Cresta Botsalo Hotel where the meeting was scheduled to take place. UB Giants, Dinare, Motlakase, Rebels, Rail Giants, Comets, Raptures, Deltas, Ghetto Vankees, Police and BMC were present while Vikings,...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2015
Westwood parents not school operators - CoA
The Court of Appeal (CoA) recently denied the parents any rights after seeking a declaratory order for their rights as legal members of the school, in accordance with Articles of Association adopted in 1988 by the school. The parents, who have been...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Debswana accuser loses appeal
The appellant, Patrick Mokokwe, worked as an operator for Debswana Diamond Company from 1976 until retirement in 2010. In 2009 Mokokwe claimed to have sustained a back injury while in the course of duty but the employer resisted this claim. An...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
How Notwane escaped with a light fine
Notwane, unlike BDF XI made attempts to seek recourse through football structures before taking their complaint to the High Court, which is the reason why they got off with a light sentence. According to the judgement delivered last week Thursday,...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
DJ Guyvos releases new single
“This is my first single and the second one is coming next year,” he said. Guyvos said he spent six months working on his latest single.  “Pina Ena has received massive following and it is available for download.  The...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Dikeledi saves the Folklore Festival
Despite the very poor sound quality that messed up the experience, the legendary Swabi showed his prowess. People could not hear the guitar sound, but he kept pleading with Dikeledi to stop crying as he is singing this beautiful song about...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Serule residents urged to preserve culture
“To preserve culture is to preserve your identity, which nobody wants to lose,” he said. He said in order to be able to preserve cultural values individuals should also have self-respect and respect for others. He said respecting each...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 03 May 2015
Charma Gal takes home slew of awards
The awards ceremony, which was held at Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) on Saturday saw Charma Gal scoop the Best Female Artist, Best Mosakaso, Album of the Year and Song of the Year for her hit track Sekuta. The four awards made her...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Govt requests Japan to extend minerals surveying project
Remote sensing is a minerals prospecting technique using aircrafts or satellites. Deputy permanent secretary in MMEWR, Obolokile Obakeng made the appeal on Friday at a seminar on sustainable development of mineral resources in Botswana’s...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
NAP earnings jump on higher rentals
During the year, distributable earnings amounted to P117.4 million or 19.43 thebe per linked unit, an increase on the comparable P109 million (18.03 thebe per linked unit) on the prior year. Management attributed the growth to a 9.6 percent increase...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Farmers do not understand BMC mandate Tombale
Speaking at BMC Francistown Baruakgomo Pitso on Friday, Tombale stated that he was saying so against the backdrop of systemic criticism of BMC from some of its stakeholders some of who do not hold any semblance of truth. “…I am often...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Contractor pulls plug on troubled African Copper
In a response to Mmegi Business enquiries, Diesel Power’s parent company, Buildmax, said it has enforced its contractual right to suspend contract mining services as a result of their client’s inability to meet payment...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
ICC: Africa should not withdraw
The mandate of the ICC, which was established just over a decade ago out of the Roman Statute, is to take action against individuals who commit international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.  It was after realising...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 03 May 2015
Democracy does not abolish public protest...!
The Greeks, from whom we inherited the democratic concept had an element of recall in  political institutions, to emphasise the fact that fulfillment of the public interest was key to incumbency phenomenon. Abe Lincoln, the American president...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
BMD Pilane
03 May 2015
Botswana vultures in decline
Senyatso, who is also Chairman of the Birdlife Council for African Partnership said that a coordinated response is needed that does justice to the scale of the crisis.   “Africans, who derive direct benefits from having their vultures in...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Stanbic Bank recognised as best for Foreign Exchange
The prestigious award was bestowed at the EMEA Finance’s Treasury Services Awards and Global Finance’s World’s Best Bank Awards, presented at the Sibos conference in Singapore. Stanbic Bank’s accolade, part of the Global...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
STI cases on the rise in Palapye
According to the Central District HIV/AIDS coordinator, Calistus Jackalas, 1,888 people were treated for different types of STIs from July to September 2015 only. Jackalas said as health workers they are worried about such large numbers because it...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2015
Rape suspects not linked to murder
The decomposed body of the heavily pregnant 19-year-old former student was discovered at a hill behind Newstands location some days before Independence Day. On Independence Day, two women aged between 20 and 23 years met two strangers who offered to...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 03 May 2015
Suspect in guard murder arrested
The state alleges that Mbakiso Makhakhe killed Dilo Makgasana, 46, at Kami complex near the Francistown bus and taxi rank between October 24 and 25. Police said that the man was found tied on both legs and hands and showing no signs of life....
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Khama to address Gaborone region
The move comes after BDP members accused the party leadership of distancing itself from party structures. The feeling is that the party was not doing well in general elections because the central committee was aloof from the general...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Judge lambasts magistrate
Three Zimbabweans; Augustine Tembo, Trevor Vandirayi and Tawanda Mukafura, are charged with the murder of a 17-year-old Nigerian University of Botswana (UB) student last year at Village, Gaborone. The trio previously applied for bail at the...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
UDC wont interfere in BMD fights
“We have hope in the BMD leadership that they will solve the current problems. This is politics; it doesn’t mean that we should agree every time. We do have our differences and it doesn’t mean we will differ forever. The UDC...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
In Thursday paper
03 May 2015
Hitman: Agent 47
An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Private tertiary institutions games launched
Etudian Medical Aid sponsors the games with P70, 000 and also provided a car that will be used during the games. The seventh annual games will see eight private tertiary institutions namely; Limkokwing University, ABM University College, Imperial...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 03 May 2015
Tell Me Sweet Something
From the team that produced the box office hit MATERIAL, comes another film, a romantic comedy called TELL ME SWEET SOMETHING. Directed by Akin Omotoso and produced by Robbie Thorpe the film stars Nomzamo Mbatha (of Isibaya fame) in the title role as...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Nico cries foul over stadium lights
The floodlights are not fully functional, meaning that night games have to be moved to day kick-off. Nico United spokesperson, Mogomotsi ‘Ace’ Orapeleng said this resulted in his team losing revenue from gate takings. He said most of...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 03 May 2015
Butler praises new Francistown Stadium pitch
The national team held its first ever training session at the new stadium on Tuesday afternoon, in a bid to acclimatise ahead of Saturday’s Africa Nations Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso. The Zebras initial training session was done at the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Butler praises new Francistown Stadium pitch
The national team held its first ever training session at the new stadium on Tuesday afternoon, in a bid to acclimatise ahead of Saturday’s Africa Nations Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso. The Zebras initial training session was done at the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Season kicks-off despite unresolved Notwane matter
The matter is before the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC). The club filed an urgent application in the High Court in an attempt to prevent their play-off match against FC Satmos from going ahead in June. The court...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Southpaw
Boxer Billy Hope turns to trainer Tick Willis to help him get his life back on track after losing his wife in a tragic accident and his daughter to child protection services.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Rollers factions leave Shah confused
This comes after a High Court ruling that the committee of the society rather than a commercial entity should run the club’s affairs. Rollers have been run by a commercial entity, Township Holdings that is owned by Shah. Shah told Mmegi Sport...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 03 May 2015
Schucks! Pay Back The Money!
After losing rugby’s holy grail, the Currie Cup, Schuks (Leon Schuster) sets off on a hilarious journey to pay for what he has done. In lieu of a R1 million fine, the Sports Minister (Desmond Dube) offers Schuks a lifeline to create a...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
From thug life to Christ-like
After living a thug life, much of it fake as he claims, Mo’Kreste, converted to a Christian and used his rap skills to spread the gospel of God. Narrating about his past Mo’Kreste, who is also an X-Caliber member said, growing up without...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Dont put all your eggs in one basket
A few musicians in country such as Vee, Zeus, Euri and BK Proctor have penetrated and swelled their careers to become established entrepreneurs through different initiatives. Some have survived solely on music while others struggle to make ends...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Tell Me Sweet Something
From the team that produced the box office hit MATERIAL, comes another film, a romantic comedy called TELL ME SWEET SOMETHING. Directed by Akin Omotoso and produced by Robbie Thorpe the film stars Nomzamo Mbatha (of Isibaya fame) in the title role as...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Plot repossessions should be humane
This process, however, did not come as a shock, as plot owners were long warned. The FCC is also not at fault for repossessing the plots. The law says they should, if plot owners fail to develop the land within two to five years of being...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 03 May 2015
Denise Zimba to host All-White Party
Her South African counterparts, Dino Bravo and Soulful Apollos, will also join Zimba as the entertainment. “Denise has been the talk of the town lately.  She has been on Generations: The Legacy and other programmes so we decided to bring...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Hitman: Agent 47
An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Executive VS Judiciary
03 May 2015
BIHL declares bumper P154m dividend
In the first six months of the year, BIHL’s revenues breached the P2 billion mark largely on the back of a significant 68 percent jump in the life insurance division’s annuity business. “The directors have declared a dividend of 55...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Schucks! Pay Back The Money!
After losing rugby’s holy grail, the Currie Cup, Schuks (Leon Schuster) sets off on a hilarious journey to pay for what he has done. In lieu of a R1 million fine, the Sports Minister (Desmond Dube) offers Schuks a lifeline to create a...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Hitman: Agent 47
An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
SSKIA complete: Five years later, P231m above budget
The airport was handed over to the Ministry of Transport and Communications this week. With a target completion date of May 2010 the expansion project was originally awarded to Sinohydro in 2008 at a cost of P433 million. In July 2012, government...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Tell Me Sweet Something
From the team that produced the box office hit MATERIAL, comes another film, a romantic comedy called TELL ME SWEET SOMETHING. Directed by Akin Omotoso and produced by Robbie Thorpe the film stars Nomzamo Mbatha (of Isibaya fame) in the title role as...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Schucks! Pay Back The Money!
After losing rugby’s holy grail, the Currie Cup, Schuks (Leon Schuster) sets off on a hilarious journey to pay for what he has done. In lieu of a R1 million fine, the Sports Minister (Desmond Dube) offers Schuks a lifeline to create a...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Fantastic Four
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Bargaining council leaders see no interference
The startling statement, coming on the back of Justice Michael Leburu’s Monday ruling that President Ian Khama has no power to decide on the conditions of public service including salaries, was made at the inaugural stakeholders forum...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
MISA Mozambique denounces killing of journalist
Paulo Machava, Publisher and Editor of the electronic daily paper Diario de Noticias, was gunned down near his home in Maputo, while undertaking his early morning physical exercises before going to work, as was his routine. So far there are no known...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
Minions
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
BOFEPUSU to appeal Leburu judgement
The Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) secretary general Tobokani Rari said they take a dim view of the part of the judgement, which says the Public Service Bargaining Council  (PBSC) is not mandated to negotiate for...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2015
BOFEPUSU to appeal Leburu judgement
The Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) secretary general Tobokani Rari said they take a dim view of the part of the judgement, which says the Public Service Bargaining Council  (PBSC) is not mandated to negotiate for...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Borolong, Chadibe border dispute rages on
Over the years, the two villages have wallowed in a dispute in which each claims Shongochena-Mpatane ward, located between them. In May last year, Chadibe escalated the dispute to the Francistown High Court. In the absence of the Ministry of Local...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Zim accused pleads for ARVs
The 29-year-old Zimbabwean was arrested on August 29 at Old Naledi in possession of a suspected elephant tusk. The man (name withheld for ethical reasons) who hails from Plumtree in Zimbabwe, told Village Magistrate Goodwill Makofi that he has run...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
UDC to petition Khama over power, water
The UDC has written to the police notifying them about their intention to hold a peaceful march/demonstration tomorrow (Friday) in order to hand over a petition to President Ian Khama. The match will be between 10am and 2pm and it will start from...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2015
Land scam suspects fight for freedom
Justice Bengbame Sechele will on October 6 deliver a ruling in a matter in which four former employees of Mogoditshane Sub Land Board want a permanent stay of prosecution for corruption and obtaining by false pretences. Kaboyaone Segola, Maggie...
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Buy a pill that will calm you down gateway to drug addiction
The issue of children and adolescents using harmful drugs for stress relief is becoming increasingly common. Children learn mainly by emulating what their parents do. The scary fact is that children are the ones who are usually be sent by parents to...
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Things that go bump in the night Part 4 Of curvy girls in twerk pants and the Shumaya effect
As a social drinker and occasional roisterer, I sometimes mingle, and it was on one of these sessions while watching and chatting to fellow night crawlers, that I learnt of what I aptly term the ‘Shumaya effect’.  If you are one of...
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Failed Dam
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MH370: Reunion wing debris 'certainly' from missing flight
The wing section, known as a flaperon, had been examined in France by international aviation experts. French authorities launched searches on and around Reunion for more debris after the flaperon was discovered. The Malaysia Airlines plane carrying...
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Gaborone has 1,200 millionaires report
The report is the country’s first peek into a dataset regarded as highly private and where individuals concerned traditionally seek to limit access or public scrutiny. The pioneering report, which was released yesterday, was compiled by...
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