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In Tuesday's paper
04 May 2015
Rousing welcome planned for Amos
Amos will receive a warm welcome courtesy of the Minister of Sport, Youth and Culture, Thapelo Olopeng. “As indicated last week, I have arranged a heroes’ welcome for Nigel Amos and Isaac Makwala, all plans are finally in place. ...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 04 May 2015
BR Hlanders appeal for Mahalapye stadium
Speaking at a well-attended fundraising dinner over the weekend, BR Highlanders chairman, Bosenogile Gabotale said he was worried that there is no stadium in Mahalapye.  “We are always playing our games outside our base. We have been...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 04 May 2015
Regional champions get promotion boost
First Division North as well as Nhabe Regional Football Association put the motion forward. Initially, the champions of each block were to engage in four-team play-offs with the runners-up from both blocks, after which the top two teams get promoted...
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BGU pledges more tournaments for Phikwe
Speaking at the tournament’s prize giving ceremony, Kelosiwang said the BGU is grateful of their partnership with Dr Kim Invitation tournament. “We applaud them for the good work they have shown since this tournament started in...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 04 May 2015
BFA amends constitution
FIFA has recently demanded standardised positions for all its member associations, which prompted the BFA to come up with changes in its previous constitution. In the new constitution, the BFA has created associate membership so as to accommodate...
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ATI outclasses Kelly Khumalo
South African artist, Kelly Khumalo, who has been frequenting Botswana of recent, was supposed to headline the event in her debut performance in Francistown. However, she offered little to write home about. Khumalo, who was the last and main...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,,50362,Faith Siako,, 04 May 2015
Queens of Comedy in a one-night show
The comedy show has been made possible by Soul Food Events, which brought Ugandan comedienne, Anne Kansiime last year. The company also hosted a number of shows such as the Soul Food Comedy Nights. “Queens of Comedy is a movement that puts the...
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Height disappoints models at Miss Botswana auditions
The final auditions were held at Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC) last weekend. In the registration room there was an instrument, which was used to measure aspirants’ height and those who did not meet the pageant’s required...
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Mmamantswe developer to submit 600MW Eskom bid
African Energy recently sealed a deal for the conditional sale of Mmamantswe  project to an unnamed South African developer for $20 million (P200 million). The Mmamantswe project, which is estimated to host 1.25 billion tonnes of coal, has an...
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Conditional approval for casinos merger
In a merger decision notice released on Friday, the CA said they decided to authorise the proposed acquisition transaction on condition that the global and gaming giants will not be involved in mapping business strategy for the local casino...
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Media neutrality: an incorrect yardstick for good journalism?
I intentionally exclude the state media, due to an apparently barracked space to engage. Political parties, to be specific, both ruling and opposition, carried out a string of public statements to the effect that some media houses were intentionally...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 04 May 2015
Goodwill key to BURS ceasefire
The BURS has reportedly told its striking employees that it is awaiting feedback from government on any possible new offer, while workers have indicated that they are willing to accept the six percent on offer if the employer also includes allowances...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 04 May 2015
Barrack Obama returns home and is wildly cheered
Typical of the supervisor, he had to tell the herd-boys a thing or two on how to maximise their efforts for better returns for Globalisation Inc. The Yankees must have felt good watching their foresight of having absorbed a Kenyan in their midst,...
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BMD - the pain of loosing members
04 May 2015
Parly Q & As
Ouestion:  Joseph Molefe (Mahalapye West) Asked the Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration if he is aware that veterinary surgeons are categorised in the same group as engineers according to the Directorate of Public...
04 May 2015
Incestuous father refuses to be fingerprinted DPP
The man who is a former tribal leader in Masunga was convicted of raping his daughter at Newstands location in 2007. The assistant director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Nomsa Moatswi told Siziba that she was unable to give the court previous...
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Strides achieved in women empowerment Goya
Officiating at the third Northern women’s exposition at Adansonia Hotel last Thursday night, Goya said in March this year, the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MoLHM) reported to the United Nations that the country has registered...
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Parties agree to end BURS strike
On Friday the union met with the BURS management to identify ways and means of reaching a common understanding in view of ending the industrial action. The BOPEU secretary general Topias Marenga confirmed the Friday meeting. “The meeting was...
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OIAC worried at splits of churches
Motlhagodi stressed that churches and branches should not be formed out of disgruntlement but rather abide by the policy in place. Speaking during the Church Leadership Training Workshop organised by OIAC in Selebi-Phikwe recently, Motlhagodi said...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 04 May 2015
Matambo doesnt know cost of BURS strike
Moreover, he says the tools downing has minimal impact on security because law enforcement agencies, being the police and immigration departments continue to provide services uninterrupted. When responding to an urgent question fielded by Ndaba...
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Late start for BIUST, again
By last Friday, hundreds of first year students were in limbo as they were told they would not resume classes this month as earlier communicated. Moreover, there was uncertainty as to whether government was footing their tuition and related costs....
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BCL blames accident on dead employees
The three employees allegedly breached safety procedures that may have led to their untimely deaths. The mine’s communications and public relations manager, James Molosankwe said the mine has realised that whenever there is an incident, a...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 04 May 2015
BOCCIM against civil servants entrepreneurship
Speaking at the Mmadinare Agricultural Show over the weekend Mosienyane said he is strongly opposed to the idea of allowing active civil servants to go into business. He said this is a bad idea because it would allow them to be players and referees...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 04 May 2015
Youth urges BCP to cooperate with UDC
Addressing the media yesterday, president of the BCPYL Tumiso Rakgare said that the time has come for opposition parties to set aside their differences and work towards liberating Batswana, and therefore the league was in full support of the party...
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VIDEO: The day Eric Molale became the 'Hard Rock'
   
428,Moreri Sejakgomo,, 04 May 2015
Fake accident
427,Kabo Mpaetona,, 04 May 2015
Fuel prices go down - press release
The price adjustments are as follows: 1. Retail prices for unleaded Petrol 93 will decrease by 17 thebe per litre; 2. Retail prices for unleaded Petrol 95 will decrease by 16 thebe per litre; 3. Retail prices for Diesel 500 ppm will decrease by 14...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
In Friday paper
04 May 2015
Botswana Games facilities ready
The games run until December 13 and will be held at various facilities in Francistown, Tonota and Shashe; attracting 2,607 athletes, 250 officials and 500 volunteers in 13 sporting codes. LOC chairperson, Bobby Gaseitsiwe said preparations are in...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 04 May 2015
Lobelo ends motor season on a high
Lobelo vice president, Lola Berrie said the race attracted 30 entries from different parts of the country and neighbouring countries. The race, held at the Dumela track, had two novice classes, one for the senior riders and another for the junior...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 04 May 2015
Fashion meets festive
While there are no rules on how to wear in this busy time of the year, one upcoming fashion designer, Waabo Anwar, has decided to go all out and build fashion under a simple concept of skull art. Skull art however is not a new culture. For...
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Botswana through to cricket final
Pakistan managed 117 from their allotted 20 overs before Botswana notched 121 in the 20th over. Botswana skipper, Karabo Motlhanka scored 53 runs and the ‘hosts’ now face Zimbabwe in the final tonight at the BCA Oval. Pakistan had a...
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The multi creative house of Xita
As for multi-talented One Rapelana, art comes naturally as she juggles it with jewellery making, graphic design and music production. She trades as Xita (pronounced as Zeeta). The creative artist has a jewellery line where she designs and crafts out...
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Funeral scheme torches fierce karate exchanges
Former BOKA vice president (administration), Lere Basupang now treasurer, has weighed in the raging exchange, saying the scheme is still at consultation level. Basupang told Mmegi Sport yesterday that BOKA held a meeting with instructors and...
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Meet the award winning art of TAYA 2015
This year has seen growth in the number of participants from last year and more young artists dominated the submitted works. With more than P390,000 invested towards the awards, a total of eight artists walked away with decorations including the most...
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Troubled BMS to set AGM date
“We will have a meeting next week to discuss among other issues, the date of our AGM, where we will discuss the issues concerning the association.  That’s all I can say now,” Mash told Mmegi Sport yesterday. The AGM is seen as...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 04 May 2015
Premier League inches closer to autonomy
The BFA would remain as the supreme body but with autonomy, the BPL would be able to negotiate its contracts and run independently unlike the current arrangement where the mother body enters into contract negotiations on behalf of the league. BPL...
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Depth has kept Rollers season ticking
While Orapa United use their homeground advantage very well, Rollers have the arsenal; at least on paper to break the hosts’ unbeaten home run. Rollers main strength has been their depth in every department.  They have the best strike...
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Teamwork behind Ostriches home run
Orapa United are on a 20 game unbeaten run at home, which backdates to 23 August 2014 when they lost 2-1 to then BMC (now Gilport Lions). In the off-season, the Ostriches lost talisman Hendrick Moyo to Gaborone United, but bought wisely. ...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 04 May 2015
Rollers, Orapa: Who blinks first?
With Rollers’ traditional sparring partners, Mochudi Centre Chiefs languishing in third and other attractive options, Gaborone United and Extension Gunners enduring a nightmarish start to the season, it has been left to unfashionable Orapa...
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Fifa crisis: 16 more officials charged after earlier arrests
The new indictment, released by the Department of Justice in Washington, came hours after the arrest of two Fifa vice-presidents in Zurich on Thursday. Former Brazil football federation chief Ricardo Teixeira was among those accused of being...
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BOCRA receives 12 complaints in Q2 of 2015/16
Ten of them were resolved while two are still pending. According to BOCRA deputy director of corporate communications, Aaron Nyelesi the escalated reports were restricted to telecom and value-added network service providers. Nyelesi said the...
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Botswana National Monuments and protected areas
Bokaa Dam Situated in the Kgatleng District, about 30 kilometres north of Gaborone on the road to Francistown, Bokaa Dam was constructed in 1990 by damming the Metsimotlhabe River just south of Bokaa village. The body of open water stretches for...
475,Correspondent,, 04 May 2015
Competition affects all of us Kaira
Speaking at the commemoration of the World Competition Day this week, Competition Authority (CA) chief executive officer, Thula Kaira said competition should be of concern the same way as levels of corruption and fair public procurement processes...
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The Facebook blessing
However, like all developments there is a downside. If you’ve never seen it, watch Inherit The Wind, a film from 1960 loosely based on the so-called “Scopes Monkey Trial” in 1925 when a biology teacher in Tennessee was prosecuted...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 04 May 2015
Govt, EU to the rescue
His remarks, made recently at the NGO Council’s inaugural stakeholders forum, come as the sector struggles to stay afloat due to poor funding and internal governance issues. Batshu said a programme has been developed, in collaboration with the...
432,Zolani Kraai,,54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BPOPF eyes Tirelo House
According to a statement from the Competition Authority  (CA), BPOPF notified them on the proposed acquisition of Lot 1140-1145. “The CA has received a merger notification for the proposed acquisition of Tirelo House from Mall Properties...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
SB adopts framework to guide sectors generate statistics
The framework is expected to promote generation and use of statistics for decision making across sectors. Statistician general, Anna Majelantle stated that SB will provide the necessary technical backstopping to ensure that processes to generate...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Yuans SDR admission to nudge Pula downwards
At an executive board meeting in Washington D.C. on Monday, the IMF determined the Yuan to be now a freely usable currency and will, effective October 2016, be included in the SDR basket as a fifth currency, along with the U.S. dollar, the Euro, the...
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