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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...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
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...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
HIV/AIDS hardest hit in NGO collapse
At the beginning of the 21st century, the HIV/AIDS NGO sector was vibrant and active, a critical contributor to the grassroots’ socio-economy.  It has since faded and only a few still anxiously wait for help from nowhere. The intensity of...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 04 May 2015
Analyst predicts bear market for festive period
In an interview with BusinessWeek, researcher Tlotlo Ramalepa said the reason for the downtrend was because the blue chips would be heading for their year-ends and half-year end periods. Blue chips are stocks in a company with a national reputation...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
World Bank avails P3bn envelope of loans to Botswana
Under a 2016-2020 Country Partnership Framework (CPF), the World Bank has proposed a developmental lending pipeline of US$270 million (P2.9 billion) to finance developmental operations in the first two years of the programme, up to 2018. According...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
The death of civil society
The major driver of the demise, according to many, has been funding. Botswana was upgraded from a lower to an upper middle income country in 1991 and while the new status highlighted its economic miracle from one of the poorest in the world, it also...
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Bleak Christmas for Mowanas forgotten workers
The Cuprum Curse, or the tendency by fledgling copper mines to collapse due to the mineral’s inherently fickle price, has visited African Copper’s Mowana Mine, nine months after erasing 800 jobs at Boseto Mine in Ngamiland. With copper...
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Illegal immigrants haunt North East District
Botswana and Zimbabwe share a long border with villages in the NED where the influx of illegal immigrants is said to be on the increase and so does its terrible twin of crime, especially committed by some of the arrivals. Although the country ensures...
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Illegal immigrants haunt North East District
Botswana and Zimbabwe share a long border with villages in the NED where the influx of illegal immigrants is said to be on the increase and so does its terrible twin of crime, especially committed by some of the arrivals. Although the country ensures...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Divided they fall
Perhaps it is an appropriate time to revisit this slogan by Marx following the divisions that currently bedevil the labour movement in Botswana. It is common knowledge that the powerful labour federation Botswana Federation of Public Service Unions...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 04 May 2015
BOPEU may join BFTU
Motsamai got 220 votes against Sikalame Seitiso’s 146 votes.  Although careful not to disclose details, he said in an interview that they will first scrutinise BFTU to see if it does not have the same characteristics that forced them...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 04 May 2015
BMWU suspends members
Nine BMWU members were last week slapped with suspension letters pending disciplinary hearing. The members who took the union to court include Marius Kruger, Granny Kanyeto, Boikego Langwane and Baphuthi Goshetwang.  The suspended members took...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Decolonising education
Last week, in Oxford, a demonstration of around 200 students were also demanding that Britain ‘move on’ from its colonial past – not by forgetting about it, but precisely the opposite – by acknowledging the damage done and...
53170,Solly Rakgomo,, 04 May 2015
Batswana no longer fear HIV/AIDS activist
Prior to their introduction nearly 21,000 people in the country were dying yearly as a result of the AIDS epidemic which threatened to wipe out the entire nation. Now HIV/AIDS accounts for nearly 6,000 deaths in Botswana, a decline resulting from the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Stakeholders urged to disseminate information on child laws
Speaking during stakeholders’ workshop on child laws held here on Wednesday, Modimoopelo said stakeholders should ensure that people were aware of child laws and follow them.  He said by doing so, it would ensure that people had relevant...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 04 May 2015
Analysing the etymology of the term cha
I consider a term to be ‘universal’ if there is evidence that it was, and still is, widely used across language families that are not supposed to be ‘genetically’ related. My formal name for such a term is...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Stakeholders urged to disseminate information on child laws
Speaking during stakeholders’ workshop on child laws held here on Wednesday, Modimoopelo said stakeholders should ensure that people were aware of child laws and follow them.  He said by doing so, it would ensure that people had relevant...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 04 May 2015
Does Botswana need a standing army? (Part 2)
Botswana already has a standing army with an assortment of infrastructure that needs maintenance. Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has had five different Commanders so far, and for every one of them including the current one, they have requested their...
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We will appoint BDP members to senior Govt posts Khama
“In other countries, not so far from ours we see their governments handing top post to their party members. We do not do that here, that is why only in Botswana you find a PS (Permanent Secretary) from an opposition party. We do not want...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Unions should help Parliament, aid change
The government has abetted this state of affairs; it appointed activists into political and other positions to silence them, enacted unfriendly laws which inhibit freedom of expression and the rights to assemble, protest and petition and the...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BFA NEC at war with itself, again
Although there have been the regular expected mishap and bad call, the general outlook and well-being of the BFA has been improving. To some extent, the BFA have over the past few months regained some credibility among many, as they have improved...
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High rape cases worry police
“Kweneng District is plagued by a high number of rape incidents,” he said. “The past month alone registered 14 cases of rape. The number might increase because November and December are the months when many criminal activities take...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Govt misfires on Zim situation
Botswana had a keen interest in the Zimbabwean situation after the country recorded a record-breaking number of migrants in the 2008 disputed elections. Mmegi investigations have revealed that the said facility behind Sebele Mall which has been...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Anti-smoking group warns against British America Tobacco
Anti Tobacco Network (ATN) has condemned partnerships between BAT and key stakeholders in the wake of bribery revelations in African states with the intention of opposing the passage of anti-tobacco legislature. The revelations were made this week...
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Moswaane, Kokorwe lock horns again
This comes a day after the Botswana Democratic Party Member of Parliament (MP) burst into tears while pleading for the same motion on water to go through. Yesterday, the unstoppable parliamentarian vowed to speak on the matter until a solution was...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Botswanas fight against HIV/AIDS declining
While the Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi hailed the Botswana government progress in bringing down the infection and death incidence, activists were singing from a different song.They are seeing regress in the fight against the epidemic. Globally,...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BDP backbench disgruntled with ministers
In an unprecedented move, the BDP backbench hinted that should the current socio-economic climate in Botswana continue, it is likely to force them to disassociate with the ruling party to protect their personal integrity. Legislator Ignatius...
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In Wednesday's paper
04 May 2015
Tsiang, Holmes secure AJC berths
Holmes and Tsiang, both Under-14 players, accumulated 180 and 170 points respectively to qualify for the AJC in Tunisia next month. Tsiang is based at the High Performance Centre in South Africa. In Tunisia, Tsiang and Holmes will be campaigning...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Nare leaves Letlapeng in the lurch
He explained that they had to respect the wishes of the other two coaches who left of their own volition. He said they only fired one coach, Nelson Olebile, while the other two resigned. “They have cited their reasons for leaving and we always...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Rollers, Monnakgotla clash over SA trip
Rollers’ spokesperson, Bafana Phempheretlhe Pheto has faulted Monnakgotla for using the club’s logo and players in promotional materials to lure fans to use the company’s buses to travel to South Africa for the match. He said they...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Masters to quit BFA
To date the police have not publicly confirmed a raid on Masters’ office, which reportedly led to the discovery of the material on his laptop. A Mmegi Sport deep throat said Masters was ready to quit last Friday, but changed his mind....
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Motswarapoetry sessions develop young talent
Through Kenny’s Poetry Sessions, which has since changed its name to Motswarapoetry, which stands for Motswako, Rap and Poetry, he has been able to create a platform for upcoming artists.  The sessions, which started in his garage last...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Flo Cater: The business-minded rapper
The 23-year-old passionate rapper who holds a degree in Sound Engineering told Showbiz that he wants to utilise his Hip Hop expertise to become a mogul through rap music.  He is signed under Deezone Music Group (DMG). He recently released a...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Khettis dream come true
To stay on track, he continued entering school dance competitions and did well.  The success helped to sustain his dream and today the 27-year-old, who has adopted the stage name Khettis, has released his first project called...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Dagizus visits to interact with artists
Dagizus told Showbiz that he is in the country to check the progress of his stable. “I always communicate with them through the internet, which is not enough so I am here to interact with them and see how I can help them push their...
474,Gasebalwe Seretse,, 04 May 2015
Statistics Botswana
04 May 2015
For the elite, by the elite
Outside, in the public tents, scores of ordinary Batswana watch the proceedings, eyes glazed over from the stupor that often results from the bombardment of techno-jargon and hot temperatures. Further away, many more listen on radio or watch on...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 04 May 2015
The rock of jasper that was Log Raditlhokwa
In heartfelt eulogies, various people who have interacted with Log attested to his acumen, ability and brilliance. Gloria Jacques, one of the longest serving lecturers in the UB Department of social  work said she met Log in 1990 while he was a...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
The celebration of Independence in Gaborone
Swaneng, at the latter, had a battery of volunteer teachers – surely some of them must have taken photos? But now Brian Anderson, formerly an Inspector in the Botswana Police, has started to send me some of the very important photos from his...
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Post elections workshops begin
The recommendations might result in the amendment of the Electoral Act. Already returning officers are holding similar workshops around the country.  “Workshops by returning officers are ongoing in different regions,” said IEC...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Man slaps police with with P2.5m lawsuit
The lawsuit follows Olapile’s arrest and detention at Selebi-Phikwe prison for two months and two weeks on suspicions that he murdered Kganetso Mothofela in Mmadinare in December 2011. His lawyer, Tumisang Mokobi, stated that his client...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Palapye serial rapist found guilty again
He is said to have brutally raped two women and walked away with their panties in the latest case. Chief magistrate, Rebecca Motsamai, said the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. She said evidence given by the seven prosecution...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 04 May 2015
Peloetletse resigns from BDP committee
In a letter dated February 03, 2015 to the secretary general and the executive, copied to President Ian Khama, the outspoken Peloetetse states that; “Besides the fact that I wish to give more time to my duties as a nominated councillor, I am of...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
UB study brings enviro-safe toilets to Ngami
But human waste can play havoc with the ecosystem, as it not only pollutes the environment but also destroys lakes and rivers by starving them of oxygen. Now an experimental work with “dry-sanitation” a human waste collection system,...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Man drowns in Lotsane River
The body of the deceased was recovered on Sunday morning. Palapye Police Station Commander, Superintendent Waboraro Ramaja said the deceased was an employee of a construction company in the village. He said the incident was reported to the police at...
475,Correspondent,, 04 May 2015
Lobatse, Selebi-Phikwe cooperatives form partnership
Both societies have engaged their legal advisors to draft the agreement that will govern this partnership. Outgoing Selebi-Phikwe SACCOS chairman Western Ebepile said both societies have agreed to be joint owners of a shopping complex bought at a...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 04 May 2015
Agricultural census empowers youth
The organisation’s manager of communication, documentation and dissemination, Lillian Setimela said the selected individuals would work with 117 more from the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and SB.  “About 53 of them are supervisors,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Parastatals post uneven performances
Presenting the 2015/16 Budget Speech, Matambo said the parastatals continued to display uneven performance during the 2014/2015 financial years with some performing satisfactorily, while others recorded operational losses. Matambo said there is need...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Diamond firm closes, 400 jobs axed
The Serowe based company, which started operations in Botswana over 20 years ago, is the first local casualty of liquidity and profitability pressures facing diamond polishing companies globally.  The affected workers include 320 Batswana and 64...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
New budget, same old game
Frank Nswazwi (not real name) a local government employee believes it was important first to appreciate Matambo’s balanced budget with a proposed surplus budget of P1.23 billion for the 2015/16 financial year. Nswazwi says since the Minister...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
No money, no justice Dibotelo warns
In his address, the The Chief Justice (CJ) effectively described Botswana’s Judiciary as virtually bedridden and hence failing to efficiently disperse justice. Dibotelo said the Judiciary was so financially starved that time and again it had...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Govts ineptitude costs young man career
The young man sat across the table as tears ran down his face. Throughout the interview he had clasped his hands, and bitten his lip, trying to keep a strong face. But suddenly, as his eyes assumed that distant look, the doors to his tortured soul...
46962,Greg Kelebonye,phpBE72.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Economist calls for budget transparency
Speaking at the Stanbic Bank Budget Review session held at Thapama Hotel yesterday, Dr Jonah Tlhalefang, a senior economics lecturer at the University of Botswana (UB) said the private and public sectors, as well as the media and public, must hold...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 04 May 2015
American woman killed by lion in South Africa identified
  That's according to a source close to the investigation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday -- one day after a 29-year-old woman from the United States was killed on a safari outside Johannesburg. A family member identified the...
475,Correspondent,, 04 May 2015
Spy
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
The Guest
A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Barely Lethal
A teenage special ops agent coveting a "normal" adolescence fakes her own death and enrolls in a suburban high school. She quickly learns that surviving the treacherous waters of high school is more challenging than international espionage.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Poltergeist
A family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces must come together to rescue their youngest daughter after the apparitions take her captive.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Spy
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Barely Lethal
A teenage special ops agent coveting a "normal" adolescence fakes her own death and enrolls in a suburban high school. She quickly learns that surviving the treacherous waters of high school is more challenging than international espionage.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road
In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
The Guest
A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Spy
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Barely Lethal
A teenage special ops agent coveting a "normal" adolescence fakes her own death and enrolls in a suburban high school. She quickly learns that surviving the treacherous waters of high school is more challenging than international espionage.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
The Rewrite
An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road
In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Sebego defends Zebras performance
In addition, he justified some of the association’s decisions that have attracted public criticism. Addressing a full Francistown council meeting, Sebego noted that they were still in the rebuilding process. “Most of the players in the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Serufho appointed to Youth Games Commission
He will be responsible for overseeing the third African Youth Games preparations to be held in Algiers, Algeria in 2018. Serufho sits on a number of regional sporting bodies. He is the representative of the Confederations of Southern African...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Katisenge off to US for chess leadership workshop
Katisenge will join 33 other young sports leaders from across the world. Some of the countries that will send representatives are Brazil, Aruba, Cyprus, South Africa and Kenya. The programme starts on June 7, 2015. Katisenge told Mmegi Sport...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
I would be disappointed if Blatter is implicated Sebego
Blatter announced he was stepping down, just four days after his re-election to the presidency on Tuesday. Two days before the election, several FIFA officials were arrested over corruption allegations. Sebego yesterday confirmed to Mmegi Sport...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Frost breaks the record
The 19-year-old rapper, who came as an underdog, surprised a number of hip hop heads when his single topped the YouTube charts after only two months of release. At the moment Pula has 104, 511 views on YouTube. Before this,  Zeus’s award...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Botswana Big Brother Star lands SABC television role SABCs High Rollers
The former Miss Universe Botswana’s dream has always been to make it on the big screen and while a dancing extra role might not be that glamorous, she strongly feels it could provide the first step towards achieving her long cherished...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Mature jazz sounds lure youngsters
It is now a common sight to see young jazz enthusiasts flocking to jazz joints such as Millennium Restaurant and the Pavilion. Events such as Jazz X Change are no longer for the oldies. Ironically, even those hippy musicians seem to be ditching their...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Top comedians headline Strictly Come Laughing comedy show
The comedy show features South African comedians Kagiso Lediga, David Kibuuka, Tats Nkonzo and local comedians, Rib Cracker, Phenyo and MaWee. All the comedians in the line up have featured in high profile comedy shows both here and in South Africa...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Polygamy is a bad idea
Some of these ideas have been received well by some of our tribal groupings in Botswana, leading to the revival of bojale and bogwera, cultural events where traditional cuisine and beverages are served to the public and promotion of traditional...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 04 May 2015
Polygamy
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
New BITRI board members appointed
Both Dr Maje and Modungwa are experienced professionals who have served in other boards before. Dr Maje, who is an Electrical Engineer, brings a wealth of experience in that field, while Modungwa is a distinguished Human Resource practitioner whose...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Women increase participation in economic activity
Botswana landed on the eighth spot in the Economic Participation and Opportunity category ahead of Kenya with an overall ranking of 51, moving up 34 places from last year. The report also confirms that Botswana has been making significant strides in...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Electra Mining Botswana to support industry growth
Taking place from 1-3 September at the Gaborone Fair Grounds in Gaborone, the exhibition is organised in partnership between Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, a South African company with over 42 years exhibition experience...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Debswana builds P441m workshop at Orapa mine
Briefing the media during a tour of the facility on Tuesday, Thatayaone Serojane said since the mine has been in operation from 1970, there is correlation between the deepening of the mine and the size of the earthmoving fleet at the...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BOCRA decries low uptake of .bw domain
Speaking at the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) media workshop held in Gaborone this week, Director of Technical Services, Bathopi Luke, raised concern over the low uptake of the domain. “The .bw domain extinguishes a...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
New strategy promises kiss of life for education
Education minister Unity Dow said that the ETSSP was born from ‘a comprehensive situational analysis in 2012,’ which diagnosed deficiencies in the entire education sector. Dow said the study focused on low academic performance at all...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Contest for Goodhope-Mabule to be decided by NEC
The BCP secretary general Kesitegile Gobotswang yesterday said the decision on the by-election would be taken by the National Executive Committee (NEC) after extensive consultations with the regional and local leadership. “The item will be on...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Special Constable appears on rape charges
The accused Moithuti Bokowe, who is stationed at Francistown Central Police station, allegedly raped the woman at Monarch location on November 2, 2014. Appearing for the State, prosecutor Carol Manthe asked Senior Magistrate, Thebeetsile Mulalu, for...
50362,Faith Siako,,2015/february/01,2015-02-01 12:37:00, 04 May 2015
Missing exhibits worries commissioner
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday, Makgophe said that there have been incidents of exhibits going missing or being stolen while in police custody. “We have had instances where exhibits in storage are stolen or...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Tshotego withdraws, backs Tebelelo
Tshotego is now backing Tebelelo Seretse for the highly contested position. He said he felt Botswana’s former envoy to the US was the rightful person to solve the problems besieging the BDP. “Apart from convincing people to vote for...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Youth Development Fund loans go astray, PAC hears
The YDF is an empowerment programme aimed at encouraging out-of-school, marginalised and unemployed youth to venture into sustainable and viable income generating projects. The Fund offers successful applicants up to P100,000 comprising both a grant...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 04 May 2015
BLLAHWU hires Motshegwa fulltime
On Monday, June 1, the Botswana Land Boards, Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU) acting president Disang Mokwape wrote to all the regions and branches informing them about the employment of their secretary general on full-time...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
No solution to 999-line troubles Makgophe
Appearing before the Committee yesterday, Makgophe said the BPS has been experiencing technical problems with the line but was clueless on how to solve the matter. “We do not have a solution at the moment. When you call the line even if it is...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
04 May 2015
Foreign, local strikers evenly matched
However, once they leave the beMOBILE Premier League, local strikers seem to struggle particularly in South Africa whereas their foreign counterparts have performed marginally better. Terrence Mandaza and Tendai Ndoro are doing relatively well in...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 04 May 2015
Masters poison could be Sebegos meat
Keith Masters ceased to be a factor at the Botswana Football Association (BFA) the moment his office was raided leading to the alleged discovery of pornographic material. Pornography was largely seen as his demise, but the writing was already on the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Rollers gross P1.7m from Chiefs tie
The match attracted arguably the biggest crowd for a club match, other than the annual Kabelano Cup. The National Stadium was at near capacity despite the exorbitant ticket prices where the cheapest seat cost P75 while the most expensive was...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Slizer performs at Mugabes party
The Bobonong-born performer is no stranger to the Zimbabwean entertainment scene. She has performed at plenty of the music festivals in the neighbouring country.  Slizer was invited to perform at the statesman’s birthday party through her...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 04 May 2015
Folk wedding dcor of true African elegance
The enterprising woman, who hails from Mahalapye, has landed her life long dream and is living and loving it. Moalosi of Kissysizuki Gardens said when she started her business last year, she knew that the market was saturated, but decided to give it...
46404,Mpho Maswikila,, 04 May 2015
Culture preservation can save marriages
Tshireletso was speaking at a culture event organised by Dikgosi at Monarch Customary Court on Friday. She said the status of marriage nowadays is not valued and that is why there are many divorces. She added that as the government, they have...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 04 May 2015
Crme de la Crme at GIJF
Internationally acclaimed Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Jimmy Dludlu are the other obvious eye-catchers in the event slated for April 4 at Serokolwana Lawns just a few kilometres from Mmamashia, along the A1 highway. The event will also see rising...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Khetho, Francis begin title defence
The qualifiers will take place at the Oasis Motel in Tlokweng on Saturday and Sunday. Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) spokesperson, Keenese Katisenge said they expect surprises in the competition. She told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the federation...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Advertising ban unconstitutional
The Permanent Secretary to the President Carter Morupisi confirmed this in an interview with a local publication, claiming it was nothing sinister but a cost cutting measure. It is, however, surprising that this ‘cost cutting’ measure...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 04 May 2015
Welcome Comrade
04 May 2015
Inflation seen breaching BoBs lower ballpark
In a bid to maintain price stability in the economy, the central bank has set an inflation objective of between 3-6 percent. Launching the 2015 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) yesterday, BoB governor Linah Mohohlo said the economy will continue to...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Letshego spearheads financial literacy campaign
Speaking during the presentation of the group’s financial results for the eleven-month period ended 31 December 2014, the group’s Managing Director, Chris Low said the high volumes of household debt in the country are a huge concern for...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Letshego spearheads financial literacy campaign
Speaking during the presentation of the group’s financial results for the eleven-month period ended 31 December 2014, the group’s Managing Director, Chris Low said the high volumes of household debt in the country are a huge concern for...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Slow implementation of doing business reforms
Speaking at the Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC) Doing Business Reforms workshop held in Gaborone on Tuesday, Mmolawa said government had approved certain reforms, but there has not been any implementation of the reforms. “The...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Police wait on attempted passion killing victim
Reports say the woman’s 29-year-old boyfriend from Siga in Ramotswa attempted to kill her on Tuesday last week. Ramotswa Police Station commander, Mothusi Phadi said they have not been able to speak to the victim who is the only one who can...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 04 May 2015
Police: Man found dead hit by car, not murdered
The man, aged 26-years, according to the police, was found by passers-by on Sunday morning on the road passing by Tshimotharo-Broadhurst. This immediately raised suspicions from members of the public who took to social media that he might have been...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BMD youth league members attack each other
Mphafe said the current BMD youth league had not established relations with structures such as Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) to engage them in empowering youth. “The current youth league leadership continues to attack and sabotage...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Ignorance lands Facebook user in trouble
The alleged paedophile faces a charge of common nuisance after he posted on Facebook that he sexually penetrated the child he was babysitting until she cried out in pain. The suspect is now out on bail.  Mbulawa said that preliminary...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 04 May 2015
Delta Diaries dragged to court over salary arrears
Pelonomi Asele and the other ex-workers filed an urgent application with the Industrial Court last week alleging failure by Delta Dairies to provide them with work from July last year to date. They also alleged failure by the company to pay their...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 04 May 2015
Woman escapes marriage wrecking charge
Appearing before Deputy Court President, Oageng Mosola last week, Ditlhaloso Ditsela (53) of Seleka village accused Dikeleko Semata (40) of Gaborone West of causing havoc in her marriage by having an affair with her (Ditsela’s)...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 04 May 2015
Minimum wage up for review today
Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Edwin Batshu yesterday informed parliament that the minimum wage determination was a consultative process, which involved both the workers and employers representatives. Batshu explained that when considering the...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 04 May 2015
Mbulawa granted conditional bail
Christopher Mbulawa (not to be confused with Botswana Police spokesperson) is accused of defiling a 12-year-old schoolgirl last December at Phase Six. Mbulawa, a taxi driver in Francistown, pleaded not guilty to the offence and said that he will...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Civic leader roots for improved prize giving ceremonies in schools
The ceremonies are usually held every year in schools to recognise and honour learners who have done well in their studies and sports. Responding to Palapye Sub-Council chairman, Lesedi Phuthego’s speech, Mabjweng said that enhanced prize...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 04 May 2015
BDP members warned
The chairperson for BDP Francistown region Ford Moiteela revealed this during the regional congress that was held at Shashemooke village over the weekend. Moiteela warned his party members to refrain from that habit as it tarnishes the party’s...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Cllr calls for caution in new Morupule tender
Councillor George Makhura of Khurumela West ward in Palapye said the IPP given the contract must do a good job in the stipulated time. Speaking last week at the Palapye Sub-District Council meeting, he said it is vital that the government does not...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 04 May 2015
Klass Motshidisi passes on
Kgosi Motshidisi passed away at Palapye Hospital after a brief admission following a short illness. According to Palapye Sub Tribal Authority Masego Olebile, Motshidisi suffered a short illness and was urgently taken to the local hospital where he...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 04 May 2015
Molale fears for MPs safety
He told Parliament yesterday that political discourse of late has been characterised by deep emotions and actions that call for increased vigilance. “Reports that have reached us and our security organs indicate that there are intentions by...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
The masterstroke that never was
After a protected period of looking for a substantive CEO, Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Tebogo Sebego unleashed a Briton in Keith Masters.  It was said his vast experience in football administration had tipped the scale in his...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Sexual addiction is an illness
In certain parts, Kgafela described signs of sexual addiction, which were made to seem like those of frustration, something I found confusing. The statements of exhibiting negative behaviour applied to people with an insatiable sexual...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
In this week paper
04 May 2015
Largest Recovered Botswana Diamond Goes On Show
The stone, the 26th largest ever recovered in the world, is expected to fetch millions of US dollars when it eventually goes on sale. The diamond was recovered from Karowe Mine, owned by Lucara through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Boteti Mining. On...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Moruleng Gets Cultural Precinct
The Moruleng Cultural Precinct is a 21st century museum space that celebrates the cultural history of the Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela. It is part of a wider plan by Kgosi Nyalala Pilane to make Moruleng the first post apartheid city in South Africa....
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
New MP Delivers Water To Mmathethe
The Mmathethe-Molapowabojang MP was instrumental in making sure that the village of more than 6,000 people got water from a new borehole. Last week, the pumping of water from the borehole that was sunk 17km away from the village started with...
04 May 2015
Recoveri Botswana Launches Microdot Security
The patented Microdot is an almost invisible dot placed on the asset. This feature, which holds all the asset’s information for easy identification, provides quick feedback on stolen assets. This identity method has become an invaluable tool...
04 May 2015
Trial Dates To Be Set In David July Case
The state alleges that the incident happened in December 1, 2013 at Block 1 location here.Inspector Alexander Phale applied for a warrant of arrest for Tabulawa to be issued because he was absent from court and did not give the prosecution reasons...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:13:00, 04 May 2015
Uncle Rapes 12 Year Old Niece
The court also heard how the uncle Mosepedi Mothudi of Sekoma village, raped the child after he had called her into the house while she was playing with other children. He beat the child with a stick before he raped her.  The incident happened...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 04 May 2015
Archie Mogwe Still Driving Himself at 94
So fit to drive is Rre Mogwe that he often drives to South Africa to buy supplies for his farm. When I first phoned him, I made sure to lock myself in a quiet room because, given his old age, I had anticipated to talk to someone with a withered...
50929,Sonny Serite,,2015/april/01,2015-04-01 12:55:00, 04 May 2015
Archie Mogwe Still Driving Himself at 94
So fit to drive is Rre Mogwe that he often drives to South Africa to buy supplies for his farm. When I first phoned him, I made sure to lock myself in a quiet room because, given his old age, I had anticipated to talk to someone with a withered...
04 May 2015
Poor Attendance At BOFEPUSU Commemoration
Even the federation’s Francistown branch leader Thatayamodimo Xabue seemed not content with the numbers of those who have attended when giving opening remarks at the celebrations. It was the first time BOFEPUSU celebrated the National Workers...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Prominent Lawyer Survives Car Crash
The accident happened  days after another prominent lawyer Ditodi Mosweu of the Directorate on Public Prosecutions(DPP) perished in a similar fashion, also along the A1 road. Ngakaagae on Sunday posted the photos of the  horrific accident...
04 May 2015
Ndelu Refuses To Back-down For Masisi
In his sponsored message  circulating on facebook, Ndelu says he has been approached by some prominent MPs to make way for the VP. “ I really do not understand why joining the race by the Hon. Vice President should cause so much concern to...
04 May 2015
Team Phenyo Sweeps The Stakes At BMD Youth Elections
Emotions were boiling as police officers were called in time  and again by the two battling factions of the youth league, as rival members came close to fist fights. The two camps fighting for the leadership positions were Rodger Mphafe’s...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Team Phenyo Sweeps The Stakes At BMD Youth Elections
Emotions were boiling as police officers were called in time  and again by the two battling factions of the youth league, as rival members came close to fist fights. The two camps fighting for the leadership positions were Rodger Mphafe’s...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Kgafela's frustrations
“We are ridiculed as “batho ba Botswana”(people from Botswana) when we claim our legitimate birth right.’’ It has come to light that contrary to general assumptions that Bakgatla King Kgafela II  has attained South...
04 May 2015
Living within My Means
Does this mean he has to be tight-fisted with his money? Modise is usually a generous man, who likes to share what he has. The idea that he now needs to be mean; stingy to his friends and family, skimp with his own needs and desires is not appealing....
475,Correspondent,, 04 May 2015
Barclays Bank Assists Mochudi Resource Centre
Last week, the bank handed over a P40,000 donation to the Mochudi Resource Centre for the Blind, a beneficiary of the Barclays Million Maker Project. The project comes as part of the Barclays Pan African Graduate Development Programme. Respective...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Hatab Decries Red Tape In Tourism Industry
The board chairperson of Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) Dr Thapelo Matsheka revealed this at the HATAB annual conference here on Wednesday. According to Matsheka for the last 10 years, HATAB has been trying to lobby the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Ceda Helps Entrepreneur To Thrive
In a recent interview, Dipholo who owns Disolis Building and Civil Construction proudly told The Monitor Business that through help from CEDA he has built a company from nothing but now employs about 60 people. “I am a civil engineer by...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
South Africa Dominates ITF Junior Championship
The hosts, Botswana, bowed out of the tourney in the knock-out stages. The South African team consisted of players that included Matthew Astell, Bertus Kruger, Nicole Pechey and Alexis Tensfeldt. The team sailed from the first round of the...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
South African Tactician Drills Botswana Cricket Team
More than 20 players from the BCA north and south clubs attended the camp. The training was part of the build up to the ICC World Cricket League Division VI tournament, which England hosts in September this year. At the camp, Rudolph conducted...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Santos Protest Falls Flat
The decision was taken at a hearing that was held on Thursday evening at Lekidi Centre. Santos were arguing that Fighters could not finish above them through soft points after the Mogoditshane side was awarded points for an abandoned game against...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BFA Fail To Submit Names For BNSC Awards
This was revealed by BNSC Selection Panel Committee Chairperson, Geoff Tembo at the announcement of awards nominees last week. Tembo explained that the BFA did not submit the league winners and that they have players who are based in South...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Rollers Thrash Meat Girls
The hosts scored two goals in each half to boost their chances of clinching the title. The game started on a high note with Rollers taking the lead in the third minute through Masego Koboto’s astounding finish from close range. The Meat Girls...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 04 May 2015
Rollers/Motlakase Clash End In Stalemate
Rollers made a couple of changes to their line up with speedy winger Gofaone Tiro and midfielder Lesego Molemogi given a rare start, while star player Segolame Boy missed the encounter due to injury. On the other hand, Motlakase national Under-23...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 04 May 2015
Rollers Thrash Meat Girls
The hosts scored two goals in each half to boost their chances of clinching the title. The game started on a high note with Rollers taking the lead in the third minute through Masego Koboto’s astounding finish from close range. The Meat Girls...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 04 May 2015
Magosi Wrap Up League Title
Chiefs    0 Satmos  0 Magosi needed just a point to wrap up the title and the draw against a disciplined Satmos was fit for purpose with two games to go. Both sides created few chances in the tightly contested game. Satmos...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Batswana Shun Farm Labourers Jobs
The farmers were spot on, they need results oriented, reliable and productive labour force if they are to produce satisfactory yields in their farms. There is no denying that Zimbabweans especially are more productive, and largely more educated than...
540,Monitor Editor,, 04 May 2015
My Gay Confessions
From fear of losing my pastor who has a tremendous role over my life, the only man I trust, who is so against homos and has no idea I am gay, I will not disclose my name I am a homosexual youth from Mmadinare Village in Botswana.  I realised I...
475,Correspondent,, 04 May 2015
Life: Very Unpredictable!
Fast forwarding my life would be the most interesting part, although I am not sure I would have the guts to read until the end. I mean, who wants to find out exactly how their exit would be when they finally bow down from life? But nonetheless, I...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Those Left on the Outside
(The Telegraph April 29) or that electricity and water shortages must be expected to continue for the next few years. Not enough? Then consider the news report that applicants for plots at Letlhakane had been tear gassed by the police. (Mmegi 22nd...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Africas First World War (Part 3) Batswana In The Saudf
“When you return you will replace the whites in the administration, you will have decorations and you will gain the same salaries as the whites who are here.” The influence of the first black French MP was not just confined to the ranks...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
XENOPHOBIA - A Royal Experience
The recent outbursts of xenophobia in South Africa come as no surprise given our own royal experience of rejection by the powers that be in government surrounding my South African citizenship and delivery of my ID book and passport. At the present...
475,Correspondent,, 04 May 2015
UDC 2015 Labour Day Message
The government should therefore appreciate this priceless workers’ contribution as we commemorate Labour Day. There have been countless cases of corruption and mismanagement leading to Botswana losing of billions of Pula. There are records of...
475,Correspondent,, 04 May 2015
Khama defends Zuma at SADC summit
Khama was apparently the unnamed leader quoted saying at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit on industrialisation that “South Africa can’t be looked at as the employment bureau for the region”. South African...
04 May 2015
The 10 most sexually satisfied countries in the world revealed
According to a Durex global survey of 26,000 people, aged 16 and older, across 26 countries, only 44 per cent of people are fully satisfied with their sex lives. In the wake of these results, AlterNet has compiled a list of the 12 most sexually...
04 May 2015
Keitas Africa track lights up Botswana craft night
The jazz superstar was in Botswana on Thursday for the celebration of the International Jazz Day (April 30) at Botswana Craft. News of Keita coming to town was met with a lot excitement on various corners and the social platforms were buzzing with...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Comedian leaves audience in stitches
Local comedians together with South African renowned funny man, Thapelo ‘Tips’ Seemise, thrilled them with jokes. The stand-up comedian also known as Shampoo made the show a night to remember with his endless jokes.  He made...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
In Wednesday paper
04 May 2015
Block 10 shocked at discovery of old graveyard
Children gathering firewood in the area alerted their parents about the find over the weekend, with further confirmation coming from Ipelegeng workers, who stopped their activities in the area and alerted the area councillor. The graves consist of...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
AG to defend police, prison heads in Ugandans suit
This week the government lawyer notified attorneys for Musa Isabirye and Timothy Yamin that Makgophe and Motlalekgosi shall, at the hearing of the matter, oppose the relief sought by the applicants. Last week the two Ugandan political refugees filed...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BPC escapes P2.9m suit for damages
The victim, Live Baliki, however still has room for relief as the Court of Appeal returned the case to the High Court for continuation and trial on issues of liability and the sum of possible damages. Baliki sued the corporation and won at the High...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Ball boys to the rescue
Motlhabani said the ball boys mainly play in the Under-15 regional league. He said during their youth league games, which are usually played at the Serowe Sports Complex in the early hours on weekends, they also receive training as ball boys....
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 04 May 2015
Wife turns against Zim ex-soldier
Michael Graduate Mutizwa had called for his wife to be a surety and testify that he could be trusted. Advancing his reasons to be granted bail, Mutizwa said he was married to a Motswana woman who was present in court and would bear witness to his...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Murder suspect begs for trial
Mompoloki said his case has dragged on for a long time and at each stage, the prosecutor “comes up with excuses to delay matter further”. “It is not nice to be in jail. You people do not know how much I am suffering. The prosecutor...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 04 May 2015
Bail for half of suspected Mogoditshane robbery gang
The six men, all from Zimbabwe, are suspected of 18 counts of robbery, burglary and house breaking in the Mogoditshane area. Yesterday, prosecutors said evidence gathered thus far suggested that only the first three of the arrested were responsible...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Sympathy but no relief for convicted killer
The CoA bench, led by Judge President Ian Kirby, agreed last week that the 32-year-old Gabanakgang committed the murder under strong extenuating circumstances as also found by the trial judge. Gabanakgang murdered his mother’s lover at Sasa...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BCP in crunch cooperation meeting
Members of the party executive have in recent weeks been consulting members across the country to hear views on the possibility of joining the UDC. The BCP recently concluded its consultations. Although party officials would not be drawn into...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BDP welcomes back mekoko
The ruling party welcomed back seven former members, who included two parliamentary hopefuls, in its first olive branch move towards those resigned to go it alone in last year’s general elections. Several BDP members, including high profile...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
GCC dodges Kweneng over P8m rubbish bill
Yesterday, KwDC chairman, Jeffrey Sibisibi told Mmegi that the debt, which stretches back to 2009, was a sore point among Kweneng councillors as the local authority had been forced to divert its own funds in order to maintain the landfill. The GCC,...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
We always believed in our coach Gilika
Towering striker, Nyamadzawo was adjudged the best by the Premier League’s technical study group  after leading Gilport Lions from the relegation zone with his crucial goals. He is currently on a season long loan from Gaborone United...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Karate mulls funeral scheme
The proposal is the brainchild of former BOKA president, Tshepo Bathai, but did not see the light of the day due to the internal bickering that had engulfed the association during his tenure. BOKA president, David Mathe said he felt the proposal was...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Exemplary Koko handed coaching role
Koko, now 34, has been the club captain but was this week given a new role as player-assistant coach. Harrison purred about Koko’s influence in the team and his decision to elevate the diminutive former Zebras winger. Harrison said about...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Berry Heart impresses multitudes
Berry Heart appeared on the stage wearing black lingerie and performed her latest single Hottest Girl In Town as contestants paraded in swimwear.  The crowd, which seemed bored before Berry Heart went on stage lightened up when she performed...
50362,Faith Siako,,49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 04 May 2015
Sesinyi fingers Nkgakile
Sesinyi has accused Nkgakile of not paying her the full amount, but Nkgakile said he is not aware of such an issue. On Monday afternoon Sesinyi was breathing fire on Twitter as she uploaded a number of tweets accusing Nkgakile of not paying her an...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Tshepo Tshola hails Botswana talent
Briefing the media ahead of the Friday show, Tshola said he started to realise his potential in Botswana around the early 1970s.  “Botswana has grown and it is now a spearhead of artistic excellence,” he said. Tshola further hailed...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Global headwinds weigh on economy
Speaking at an economic dialogue hosted by Business Botswana and BIHL in Gaborone recently, research manager at First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB), Moatlhodi Sebabole said Botswana is facing not only lower growth but also a budget deficit driven...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Skills shortage delays BCLs smelter rebuild
Speaking at a Business Botswana gala dinner held in Francistown recently, Mahupela said the company has failed to complete some of the projects on time due to significant delays in securing work permits for its skilled expatriate staff. He said this...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 04 May 2015
60 days of action it's festive time!
This is the time of the year when cases of burglaries go up; when robberies also reach sky level; and when our roads become death spots. This is so because with the festive mood in the air, some people travel and abandon their houses with no...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 04 May 2015
BDP interview
04 May 2015
Mogwang o ya borwa go rileng?
Tsa tlhaba dijwalo tsa gola. Fa di ntse di tla, mhero wa tla o di setse morago. Balemi ba tlhoafala ba tlhagola, e se re gongwe dijwalo tsa tloga tsa jewa ke mhero mme ba tswa fela. Go bona di tlhagoletswe, tsa phophoma. A tla mabele, wa tla mmidi,...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
The old trading stores
Churches looked like churches, houses looked like houses, and anything with pillars was obviously either the office of the District Commissioner or the house of the Kgosi or of some other eminent personage. Today anything goes and there is little to...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Tse Ditona di semeletse
Fa motho a lebelela metshameko ya mafelo beke a re tswang mo go one, o ka lemoga sentle gore ditlhopha di lwa ka tse tsotlhe go gwetlha bommampudi ja kgaisano e.Se gongwe ke ka ntlha ya gore barotloetsi Mascom le bone ba tsentse lentswana mo mading a...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 04 May 2015
Ke ipaakantse sentle Seoko
Dintwa tseo di tla tshwarelwa kwa ntlo lehalahala ya Gaborone City Council. Fa Naledi e etetse ikatiso ya boramabole bao fa Notwane Club Mosupologo ono, Seoko o tlhalositse fa a sa itse sepe se se kalo ka ramabole o yang go lebagana le ene. O...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 04 May 2015
No more intshwarele boso Makgophe
Ramapodise, Keabetswe Makgophe, erile a bua kwa tshimolodisong ya letsholo la malatsi a masome marataro a twantsho dikotsi tsa tsela le borukutlhi a bolela fa bakgweetsi bangwe ba sa itshware sentle mo ditseleng, mme gantsi ba sa obamele matshwao a...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 04 May 2015
Bakgatla ba rekela Mma Matshego sukiri
Fa ba bua mo phuthegong ya kgotla kwa Oodi bosheng, borre le bomme ba mophato wa Mangana ba ne ba bolela gore go tswa bogologolo, morafe wa Bakgatla o ne o itlhokomelela dikgosi tsa one go sa kgathelesege gore a dikgosi tseo di ne di na le eng go ka...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 04 May 2015
Motshela le mogare o kopa tiro
Louis yo e leng motho wa letso la Sesarwa kwa Motlhabeng o ikuetse jalo mo bekeng  e e fetileng fa Naledi e ne e jetse nala kwa lefelong leo. E rile fela fa a lemoga Naledi, Louis, a simolola go putsaputsa dikeledi,  fa ka legano a...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 04 May 2015
Mascom e atumeletsa ditirelo kwa dikgaolong
E ne ya re bosheng banni ba motse wa Letlhakane mo kgaolong ya Boteti  ba akola seo, morago ga gore badiri bangwe ba Mascom ba bo ba le koo ka mabaka a  go tlhalosetsa banni ka ditirelo tse di farologanyeng e bile di le molemo mo matshelong...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 04 May 2015
Basadi ba ganela banna ka motlakase
Ba THC Foundation erile go bona banna ba tsholola dikeledi ba lemoga gore ba ora molelo wa dikgong tsa motswere oo fisang thata. Kwa dithuto-puisanyong tsa lekgotla la THC Foundation kwa Mochudi, banna ba ne ba mena diphatla ba bolela fa ba utlwang...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 04 May 2015
VDC ya Serowe e lela ka leswe
O supile ka monwana setshaba ka kakaretso, badirelapuso le bagwebi go bo ba na le seabe mo go kgotlelesegeng ga tikologo. Kennekae o boletse gape fa a sa itumedisiwe ke seemo se se jwelelelang pele sa go epiwa ga mmu mo mafelong a go sa letlelelweng...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 04 May 2015
Fire Ministries e lorile
Ka lone letsatsi leo batho ba ne ba kokoanye ba lebile ka kutlobotlhoko jaaka kereke ya Share The Fire e jewa ke molelo o bangwe bareng ke wa diphera, o go sa itseweng gore tota o ka tswa kae.    Ba ne ba le mo bohutsaneng jo bogolo go...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 04 May 2015
CELIAT e thatafaditse liki ya BTTA Motswagole
Motswagole a re metshameko yotlhe e tlhokana le thotloetso ya madi le dithoto tse di dirisiwang mo go yone, a re fela jalo le thenese e tshwanetswe go engwa nokeng gore e tle e kgone go gola la bofefo jo bo eletsegang. A bolela gore fa motshameko o...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 04 May 2015
In Friday paper
04 May 2015
Local basketball referee to officiate SA finals
Phokoje, who started officiating in the basketball league earlier this year, will officiate the three-game play-off as the Egoli Magic and Duzi Royals wrestle each other for rights to the throne. Phokoje told Mmegi Sport that he was invited by the...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 04 May 2015
The Stallions jet in
Hordes of supporters lined up to welcome the team. The supporters arrived just moments before lunchtime to welcome the team. Even when it was announced that the team would not arrive on scheduled time, the fans remained patient. The team was...
04 May 2015
First Division South season kicks-off
Mogoditshane Fighters is expected to get off the blocks quicker after failing to win promotion to beMOBILE Premier League because of its loss to Green Lovers in the play-offs. The first assignment for Fighters is against Tsabong Black Rangers....
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Francistown catches Zebras fever
Freedom Bowane (49) “It gives us dignity. At last we get the recognition we deserve. All things were being done in Gaborone. More so our talented sportsmen and women, performing artists have moved there. We are sure they will move back home...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 04 May 2015
Lessons from Premierships opening four weeks
Premiership unpredictable As much as anything is possible in football, the past four weeks have produced shocking but interesting performances and results. While many expected both Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs to dominate right from...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Strife torn Rollers call special meeting
Township Rollers have called a special general meeting in a bid to restore peace at the strife torn club, which has seen a three-year boardroom tussle reach crisis levels. The date for the meeting has not been set, but the two factions fighting for...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 04 May 2015
Its Zebras vs Stallions
Peter Butler’s troops started the qualifiers on a bad note, losing 2-0 to Uganda (the Cranes). A loss tomorrow will all but end their interest in the competition as only the group winners and three best place runners up make it to Gabon in...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Dithubaruba to honour Kgosi Sechele I
The festival themed ‘Botswana Pele; Maropeng go a Boelwa’ will celebrate and recognise the role played by Kgosi Sechele I of Bakwena in the foundation of the nation as it is known today. The festival will also celebrate Borankana ja...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Dqae Qare Lodge: The marvel of DKar
There, wooden curved signs direct one to the reception. On the opposite is a garden thatched roof balcony that, according to the management, is used as a serving point for refreshments and meals.  The lawn beautifies the front view of the...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 04 May 2015
Master of disguises and pranks
Movie Concept and Cast South Africa’s naughtiest man is back to his funny antics again, tricking people and causing mayhem. Leon Schuster’s pranks and disguises make simple conversations with strangers you meet in public seem dangerous,...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 04 May 2015
The enthralling San healing dance at Kuru
The event opened with a San healing and ritual dance that attracted hundreds of Batswana from as far as Kasane, Shakawe, Tsabong, Bokspits, Moshupa and Gaborone. On the eve of the official opening all the participating San groups from various...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 04 May 2015
Govt drives uptake of science and technology
This development follows the SADC agreement that resolved that its members should commemorate STI after they observed that awareness in science and technology across the region was low and had resulted with investment in research and development...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Phikwe safe as Letsibogo diverts to GC
It will continue to be insulated even when supplies from Letsibogo Dam are diverted to Gaborone, Mmegi has established. Letsibogo Dam, with a capacity of 100 million cubic metres, is presently at 41 percent,  having been drained from 77.5...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 04 May 2015
Goodhope Senior wilts in the southern sun
For all the glory at its establishment in February 2008, the grand structures are now a testament to the futility of inescapable aridity. Even though water has always been a problem at Goodhope Senior, acting deputy school head, Kabelo Mogopodi,...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 04 May 2015
Thirst for learning turns too real
Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Kitso Mokaila uttered these words yesterday in his first public briefing as the maelstrom around recent water shortages in the country’s south darkened. Public schools are open in the face of...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Scammers are still there
The truth is simple. Scams are not going away and people are still falling for them. I know this and I have evidence for it. Firstly ask yourself this question. Why would a business still market products that nobody wants to buy? That would be a...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 04 May 2015
Of diarrhoea, health and the water crisis
During a briefing on the recent outbreak in Ramotswa recently, the ministry’s head of communication and public relations, Doreen Motshegwa said that even if the water situation could not directly be identified as the cause of the disease,...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Small businesses bear the brunt
Street catering and car washes are the most common small businesses whose day-to-day operations rely on steady water supply.  The food catering business, which has become wildly popular over the years, and is mostly carried out at the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Khamas three musketeers
The government spokesperson Jeff Ramsay said Khama, in accordance with Section 97 of the Constitution of Botswana, appointed the tribunal to inquire into the conduct of four judges of the High Court. The suspended judges are Key Dingake, Mercy...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2015
Teachers Unions wary of looming BEC Act
Government is taking the bill amending the Act to Parliament in November. The existing law places the responsibility for invigilation on the BEC, not on the teachers. “We are yet to meet with the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) to discuss the...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Teacher gets three years for molesting pupils
The case, which started in 2012, has been dragging before Principal Magistrate Clifford Foroma due to postponements. Ten witnesses gave evidence for the state during the trial. Passing judgement, the magistrate said that Modibedi is a disgrace to...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 04 May 2015
Govt loses over P3m in cigarette smuggling
Recently, the British Tobacco Botswana, in collaboration with the Botswana Police Service embarked on an intelligence led operation on the proliferation of illicit tobacco from neighbouring South Africa. Head of the operation, Deputy Sergeant Hendrik...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Dont execute me
Through a notice of motion on September 2, 2015, Gabaakanye indicates that he wants to move an urgent application to seek an interim interdict against the President and others on the execution. According to the papers, he would challenge that the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BMC sees light at end of the tunnel
With the parastatal having been at, or near the bottom, in the past three years, there are already signs that the turnaround strategy is starting to deliver results. By the end of 2014, BMC recorded revenue of P1.16 billion from 144,000 cattle that...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Water crisis affects manufacturers
This year manufacturers report that they are being forced to frequently stop production due to the impact of the water cuts. According to Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA) president, Nkosi Mwaba, the manufacturing sector is the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
UDC just being childish Mokaila
Responding to questions from journalists yesterday, Mokaila said that he was appalled at the demonstration especially that the ministry has tried to explain the current water and energy challenges. “I made a presentation to Members of...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
No quick relief for parched Gaborone
With another shutdown scheduled for today, and due to inflict a 75 percent deficit for the next few days, Mmegi Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, reports the words of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources minister, Kitso Mokaila who carries the...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
African human trophies in western museums
Britain has recently revealed that it is currently negotiating with Zimbabwe over the repatriation of human remains, belonging to fighters from Zimbabwe’s struggle against British colonizers, currently displayed in the Natural History Museum of...
475,Correspondent,, 04 May 2015
Expansion of Matshelagabedi plant nears completion
The expansion follows a contract that the BPC signed with APR Energy to expand the capacity of Matshelagabedi power plant from 70 MW to 105 MW. According to BPC Chief Executive Officer, Jacob Raleru the expansion of the plant will be ready for...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
How denominationalism destroyed christianity- part 1
It is not easy to convert to Christianity solely because it is confusing and frustrating to extract truth within the religion. Because you have one church over here that is teaching this practice and another church that is teaching the opposite. One...
475,Correspondent,, 04 May 2015
Possible UDC, BCP merger to upset BDP
With the recent winds of change blowing across the opposition bloc, there is likelihood of future upsets.  This is especially so if the sleeping giant in the  opposition, Botswana Congress Party (BCP), joins the UDC. In fact, a BDP senior...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Reforms key to unlocking manufacturing industry growth
The sector is said to be the vehicle towards rapid sustainable economic growth. Speaking at a Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) workshop held to establish manufacturing sector committees, Mabena said there is need for the introduction of a...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Bargaining Council VS Government
04 May 2015
Face the press; emulate Mokaila
This shortage is likely to result in closure of some companies, job losses, relocation of investors to other countries, and even a recession. To a larger extent the government is to take blame for this mess, equally as climate change. The government...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 04 May 2015
Banks innovate to woo cheaper deposits
As the liquidity dearth heightened in the past year, commercial banks have found themselves paying astronomical interest rates to attract funds, a cost that is chomping into their profit figures. For the full year to June 2015, FNBB saw its interest...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Setswana in the very roots of mankind (Part 4)
In any case, the following African peoples – to mention a few – have Flood stories: the Yuroba, Efik-Ibibo, and Ekoi of Nigeria; the Bakongo, Basonge and Bena-Lula of the DRC, and the Masai, Komililo-Nandi, Kwaya and Kikuyu of East...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
BDF is sitting on an HR time bomb
The US has had such an exercise much earlier right after the fall of Communism. Their force reduction exercise was known as the drawdown. This project affected all other NATO forces because the perceived threat was now gone. The reduction of...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Reform Standing Orders of Parliament
Therefore, key to reforming Parliament in the process of democratisation is the review of not only the Constitution and the Powers no Privileges law, but also the Standing Orders. The Standing Orders of Parliament are a serious impediment to...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Kalahari killings
The book is about the killing of two British pilots, Gordon Edwards and Walter Adamson, who were training to become pilots in camps in Zimbabwe during World War II (WWII). On a routine exercise in October 1943, they got off track, ran out of fuel,...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2015
Mawee
Comedian leaves audience in stitches
Local comedians together with South African renowned funny man, Thapelo ‘Tips’ Seemise, thrilled them with jokes. The stand-up comedian also known as Shampoo made the show a night to remember with his endless jokes.  He made...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 04 May 2015
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Khama defends Zuma at SADC summit
Khama was apparently the unnamed leader quoted saying at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit on industrialisation that “South Africa can’t be looked at as the employment bureau for the region”. South African...
Correspondent 04 May 2015
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The 10 most sexually satisfied countries in the world revealed
According to a Durex global survey of 26,000 people, aged 16 and older, across 26 countries, only 44 per cent of people are fully satisfied with their sex lives. In the wake of these results, AlterNet has compiled a list of the 12 most sexually...
Correspondent 04 May 2015
Keita’s ‘Africa’ track lights up Botswana craft night
The jazz superstar was in Botswana on Thursday for the celebration of the International Jazz Day (April 30) at Botswana Craft. News of Keita coming to town was met with a lot excitement on various corners and the social platforms were buzzing with...
Chippa Legodimo 04 May 2015
UDC Members
UDC 2015 Labour Day Message
The government should therefore appreciate this priceless workers’ contribution as we commemorate Labour Day. There have been countless cases of corruption and mismanagement leading to Botswana losing of billions of Pula. There are records of...
Correspondent 04 May 2015
XENOPHOBIA - A Royal Experience
The recent outbursts of xenophobia in South Africa come as no surprise given our own royal experience of rejection by the powers that be in government surrounding my South African citizenship and delivery of my ID book and passport. At the present...
Correspondent 04 May 2015
Africa’s First World War (Part 3) “Batswana In The Saudf”
“When you return you will replace the whites in the administration, you will have decorations and you will gain the same salaries as the whites who are here.” The influence of the first black French MP was not just confined to the ranks...
Jeff Ramsay | 04 May 2015
Those Left on the Outside
(The Telegraph April 29) or that electricity and water shortages must be expected to continue for the next few years. Not enough? Then consider the news report that applicants for plots at Letlhakane had been tear gassed by the police. (Mmegi 22nd...
Sandy Grant 04 May 2015
Life: Very Unpredictable!
Fast forwarding my life would be the most interesting part, although I am not sure I would have the guts to read until the end. I mean, who wants to find out exactly how their exit would be when they finally bow down from life? But nonetheless, I...
Tumie Modise 04 May 2015
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My Gay Confessions
From fear of losing my pastor who has a tremendous role over my life, the only man I trust, who is so against homos and has no idea I am gay, I will not disclose my name I am a homosexual youth from Mmadinare Village in Botswana.  I realised I...
Correspondent 04 May 2015
Batswana Shun Farm Labourers’ Jobs
The farmers were spot on, they need results oriented, reliable and productive labour force if they are to produce satisfactory yields in their farms. There is no denying that Zimbabweans especially are more productive, and largely more educated than...
Monitor Editor 04 May 2015
Senatla Molefhe(Chiefs) Vs Gaetwesepe Legoreng(Satmos).PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Magosi Wrap Up League Title
Chiefs    0 Satmos  0 Magosi needed just a point to wrap up the title and the draw against a disciplined Satmos was fit for purpose with two games to go. Both sides created few chances in the tightly contested game. Satmos...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 04 May 2015
Thato Kebue(Motlakase) Vs Edwin Moalosi(Rollers).pic MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Rollers/Motlakase Clash End In Stalemate
Rollers made a couple of changes to their line up with speedy winger Gofaone Tiro and midfielder Lesego Molemogi given a rare start, while star player Segolame Boy missed the encounter due to injury. On the other hand, Motlakase national Under-23...
Kabelo Boranabi | 04 May 2015
SOLLY REIKELETSENG
BFA Fail To Submit Names For BNSC Awards
This was revealed by BNSC Selection Panel Committee Chairperson, Geoff Tembo at the announcement of awards nominees last week. Tembo explained that the BFA did not submit the league winners and that they have players who are based in South...
Calistus Kolantsho | 04 May 2015
Rollers Thrash Meat Girls
The hosts scored two goals in each half to boost their chances of clinching the title. The game started on a high note with Rollers taking the lead in the third minute through Masego Koboto’s astounding finish from close range. The Meat Girls...
Mompati Tlhankane | 04 May 2015
Santos
Santos Protest Falls Flat
The decision was taken at a hearing that was held on Thursday evening at Lekidi Centre. Santos were arguing that Fighters could not finish above them through soft points after the Mogoditshane side was awarded points for an abandoned game against...
Calistus Kolantsho | 04 May 2015
ITF Junior Circuit - Olivier Kigotho from Kenya
South Africa Dominates ITF Junior Championship
The hosts, Botswana, bowed out of the tourney in the knock-out stages. The South African team consisted of players that included Matthew Astell, Bertus Kruger, Nicole Pechey and Alexis Tensfeldt. The team sailed from the first round of the...
Dumisani Ncube 04 May 2015
South African Tactician Drills Botswana Cricket Team
More than 20 players from the BCA north and south clubs attended the camp. The training was part of the build up to the ICC World Cricket League Division VI tournament, which England hosts in September this year. At the camp, Rudolph conducted...
Dumisani Ncube 04 May 2015
Solomon Dipholo CEDA financed client giving testimony at CEDA open day in Lobatse.PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Ceda Helps Entrepreneur To Thrive
In a recent interview, Dipholo who owns Disolis Building and Civil Construction proudly told The Monitor Business that through help from CEDA he has built a company from nothing but now employs about 60 people. “I am a civil engineer by...
Pauline Dikuelo | 04 May 2015
HATAB Chairman Dr Thapelo Matsheka
Hatab Decries Red Tape In Tourism Industry
The board chairperson of Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) Dr Thapelo Matsheka revealed this at the HATAB annual conference here on Wednesday. According to Matsheka for the last 10 years, HATAB has been trying to lobby the...
Chakalisa Dube | 04 May 2015
Barclays Bank Assists Mochudi Resource Centre
Last week, the bank handed over a P40,000 donation to the Mochudi Resource Centre for the Blind, a beneficiary of the Barclays Million Maker Project. The project comes as part of the Barclays Pan African Graduate Development Programme. Respective...
Pauline Dikuelo | 04 May 2015
Casting the ballot at the BMDYL
Team Phenyo Sweeps The Stakes At BMD Youth Elections
Emotions were boiling as police officers were called in time  and again by the two battling factions of the youth league, as rival members came close to fist fights. The two camps fighting for the leadership positions were Rodger Mphafe’s...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 May 2015
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Kgafela's frustrations
“We are ridiculed as “batho ba Botswana”(people from Botswana) when we claim our legitimate birth right.’’ It has come to light that contrary to general assumptions that Bakgatla King Kgafela II  has attained South...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 04 May 2015
Living within My Means
Does this mean he has to be tight-fisted with his money? Modise is usually a generous man, who likes to share what he has. The idea that he now needs to be mean; stingy to his friends and family, skimp with his own needs and desires is not appealing....
Correspondent 04 May 2015
Kgosi Ngakaagae
Prominent Lawyer Survives Car Crash
The accident happened  days after another prominent lawyer Ditodi Mosweu of the Directorate on Public Prosecutions(DPP) perished in a similar fashion, also along the A1 road. Ngakaagae on Sunday posted the photos of the  horrific accident...
Chakalisa Dube 04 May 2015
Ndelu Refuses To Back-down For Masisi
In his sponsored message  circulating on facebook, Ndelu says he has been approached by some prominent MPs to make way for the VP. “ I really do not understand why joining the race by the Hon. Vice President should cause so much concern to...
Chakalisa Dube 04 May 2015
Poor Attendance At BOFEPUSU Commemoration
Even the federation’s Francistown branch leader Thatayamodimo Xabue seemed not content with the numbers of those who have attended when giving opening remarks at the celebrations. It was the first time BOFEPUSU celebrated the National Workers...
Chakalisa Dube | 04 May 2015
Archie Mogwe
Archie Mogwe Still Driving Himself at 94
So fit to drive is Rre Mogwe that he often drives to South Africa to buy supplies for his farm. When I first phoned him, I made sure to lock myself in a quiet room because, given his old age, I had anticipated to talk to someone with a withered...
Sonny Serite 04 May 2015
Uncle Rapes 12 Year Old Niece
The court also heard how the uncle Mosepedi Mothudi of Sekoma village, raped the child after he had called her into the house while she was playing with other children. He beat the child with a stick before he raped her.  The incident happened...
Lebogang Baingapi 04 May 2015
Trial Dates To Be Set In David July Case
The state alleges that the incident happened in December 1, 2013 at Block 1 location here.Inspector Alexander Phale applied for a warrant of arrest for Tabulawa to be issued because he was absent from court and did not give the prosecution reasons...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 04 May 2015
Recoveri Botswana Launches Microdot Security
The patented Microdot is an almost invisible dot placed on the asset. This feature, which holds all the asset’s information for easy identification, provides quick feedback on stolen assets. This identity method has become an invaluable tool...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 04 May 2015
New MP Delivers Water To Mmathethe
The Mmathethe-Molapowabojang MP was instrumental in making sure that the village of more than 6,000 people got water from a new borehole. Last week, the pumping of water from the borehole that was sunk 17km away from the village started with...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 04 May 2015
Kgosi Nyalala Pilane
Moruleng Gets Cultural Precinct
The Moruleng Cultural Precinct is a 21st century museum space that celebrates the cultural history of the Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela. It is part of a wider plan by Kgosi Nyalala Pilane to make Moruleng the first post apartheid city in South Africa....
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 04 May 2015
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Dennis Keagile 04 May 2015
Largest Recovered Botswana Diamond Goes On Show
The stone, the 26th largest ever recovered in the world, is expected to fetch millions of US dollars when it eventually goes on sale. The diamond was recovered from Karowe Mine, owned by Lucara through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Boteti Mining. On...
Mbongeni Mguni | 04 May 2015
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