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VIDEO: The day Eric Molale became the 'Hard Rock'
428,Moreri Sejakgomo,, 05 May 2015
GRAPHIC: Bizarre scenes as baby hippo gets brutally killed by its pod
Even the most seasoned guides felt a little traumatised by the sight.  Eyewitnesses told Africa Geographic Blog: “We’re not sure exactly what possessed the hippos to do this and the manner in which they did it. It is possible they...
05 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
05 May 2015
Overzealousness among charismatic churches is dangerous
Look, I’m not cynical about religion and Christianity. I’m just disturbed by the bizarre behaviour, which is seemingly becoming the norm in our social landscape as depicted by the overzealousness we see in charismatic...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
TAFIC works on reviving clubs company
Tabona was speaking to Mmegi Sport on the sidelines of the club’s fund raising dinner last Friday here. TAFIC registered a company a few years ago under the name TAFIC (Pty) Ltd. However, the company never blossomed as a result of infighting,...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Fight for pool spot hits up
Players who have made it to the finals are Joseph Tsienyane, Keabetswe Mazana, Tebogo Phiri, Meshack Abraham, Boikanyo Humu, Ndulamo Mathumo, Petrus Sokela, Mogolodi Kebalekanye, Dimpho Moribola and Kabelo Salobati.  There are 22 slots still up...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Top boxers square up
One of the organisers, Tebogo Ramocha said 26 boxers from five clubs - SSKB, Glen Valley, Thebephatshwa, Selebi-Phikwe Eastern Military Garrison (EMG) and Francistown Boxing Club, have registered for this year’s competition. “The draw...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 05 May 2015
Premier League introduces new initiatives
Among the changes, the Premier League will now be known as the beMOBILE Premiership and a new monthly award, the player of the month, has been introduced. The new changes were announced at a beMOBILE Premiership club and media workshop held in...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Amos threatens to relocate over lack of support
“Motivation comes in many ways and this is surely a great way to inspire athletes,” Amos said at his welcome ceremony held at the National Stadium yesterday. “You have to rally behind me during the good and the bad times. In...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 05 May 2015
Dikgaisanyo tse ga di na mosola
Mme se go ne ga lebega o kare BFA ga e se tlhaloganye ka gore le fa go tswa Tlhowa ga ba ga ba ise ba ko ba dire jalo. Fela, gompieno go a itumedisa go bona jaanong kopo e e atlega. Tlhowa kgang ya yone e tona le mabaka e ne e le gore ke eng fela se...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 05 May 2015
Olopeng hails Amos, Makwala
Speaking at the two athletes’ welcome ceremony at the National Stadium yesterday, Olopeng congratulated both athletes for a job well done.  “I also wish to thank their managers, coaches and sponsors for bringing out the best in...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 05 May 2015
Kuru festivities return
The traditional festival will once again be hosted at its homeground at the Dqre San Lodge, from August 28 to 29. The two-day festival is expected to attract multitudes from all over southern Africa.  To make the annual event an experience...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Matama nekwe Ngombe: Koleba Bantolo
1949, Ndevo Yenombe Luvizho and other Lilima Texts: Communications from the School of African Studies; University of Cape Town]. Matama iyawa aka kwagwa ne Ikalanga tjina v akamilila b ngono ndaakwala nenkwalo watoshingisa ngwenu ndisinga tubidze...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Bommaseapei ba supa khansele ka monwana
Ba re go reka kwa marekisetsong a ke go tsibogela selelo sa go ema nokeng dikgwebo tse dipotlana tsa benggae. Fela, bare seemo se jaanong se ba kgoba marapo. Leswe la marekisetso a ka dinako tse dingwe le gwetlha Mme Poloko Mosekantwa go ya go reka...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 05 May 2015
DJ Sunlite works on debut album
Though he was evasive about who he is working with on the album, DJ Sunlite told Showbiz that his new offering is titled Tshola Uzwe meaning ‘Take And Taste’, and the songs will be in different local languages such as Sekgalagadi,...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 05 May 2015
Monna o sikere podi ya bogodu
Fa magodu a mangwe a utswa, a gatelela le go bolaya dikgomo le dihutshane pele ba ka inaya naga.  Monna mongwe kwa Molepolole mo kgaolong ya Kweneng ene o lesa beng ba bolaya ba bo ba kaletsa podi go tshologa madi pele a ka tsena mo tirong ya...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 05 May 2015
Go jela mang fa?
Leswe la marekisetso a, le go dumedisa fela o tsena ka legora la one. Monko ke oo kgaolang nko tshika ya go dupelela. E seng one fela, tsena gape kwa maemelong a dipalamo tsa setshaba go bapa le otele ya Gaborone. Seemo se tshwana fela. Baapei ba ba...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 05 May 2015
Worship, Million to grace Mantlwaneng Theatre
The South African gospel artists who have been performing together in different concerts in their home country are set to stage a three-hour performance.  The concert has been titled ‘We Will Worship and Lilly Million Live in...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Anatii promises jam-packed debut performance
Anatii is part of the more than 20 artists on the lineup set to entertain partygoers. This will be his inaugural performance in Botswana since he started his music career. The rapper’s music has garnered a large following among many local...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Research shows growing cocaine use among youths
Clinical programme manager, Kegomoditswe Manyanda made the remarks as BOSASNet and other organisations embarked on an eight-kilometre walk last Saturday as a prelude to the Substance Abuse Awareness Month (SAAM). “Substance...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Muzila to face fellow BDP cllrs on ouster allegations
The BDP Francistown regional committee has arranged the meeting, which is expected to take place on Saturday.  BDP Francistown chairperson, Sabelo Matikiti yesterday confirmed that the regional leadership would hold a meeting over the weekend to...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Sparks expected to fly at this years GIMC
Briefing the media on Tuesday, the founder of the weeklong music event, Thapelo Pabalinga said they were excited and ready to host this year’s event. “We want to celebrate Gaborone as a city and recognise our rich culture,” he...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 05 May 2015
Cop in court over P3,000 bribe to destroy docket
According to papers before the courts, Alidy Alidy stands accused of accepting a bribe from one Gagoitsewe Thakotona on February 21, 2012. The officer has pleaded not guilty to the charge and his corruption case will continue on August...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Alleged student killers granted bail
The fourth-year University of Botswana (UB) student, Misani Machola and Leabua Lekorwe from Ba Isago University are jointly charged with Thabo Machola and Mbiganyi Macha for the alleged deadly assault on Tsholofelo Madziba. Police say the assault,...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Rampaging elephants worsen Matsilojes drought woes
“We are aware of elephants that have been roaming around the country including Matsiloje areas. The elephants in Matsiloje are mostly from Zimbabwe. We recently opened up an office in Masunga, which is aimed at controlling elephants in the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
BMCs P300m bailout gets Parly nod
The request that was tabled by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo was approved with the majority of legislators supporting it. When presenting the request, the minister noted that the funds are required to finance the...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
DCEC probes missing youth fund millions
It was revealed yesterday in a brainstorming workshop that the youth fund (YDF) is potentially rife with corruption. The revelations at a workshop called by the DCEC, add credence to previous reports that the millions of Pula government pumps...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
'BCP four' audiotape leaked
An audiotape ostensibly exposing conspiratorial discussions between suspended Botswana Congress Party (BCP) members and Botswana Democratic Party seniors has emerged, even as both parties take evasive action over the affair. The BCP last week...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Exit option for 300 former DCA workers
The DCA was abolished and transformed into Civil Aviation Authority Botswana (CAAB) in 2009, which led to some of its employees being re-deployed to MTC, as they could not be absorbed into the structures of the CAAB. The exit packages include...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
I am resigning from the opposition citing personal reasons
05 May 2015
Reverse the civil servants entrepreneurship policy
These were employees of among others, the University of Botswana, Botswana Power Corporation, Debswana, and other organisations in which government has a stake. The rationale was that conflict of interest and the possibility of sabotage of...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 05 May 2015
BFTU statement on the ongoing BURS strike
The strike started in earnest this Monday to demand an 11% salary increase contrary to the 6 percent offered by the employer. BOPEU and its members need to be congratulated particularly that they have exhausted all the procedures to negotiate for an...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
The new bridge at Ramotswa
But this, unfortunately, is not a great country for bridges.  Nor, like bridges, is it a great country for historic buildings which is another of my little interests - the oldest standing building of which I am aware dates back only to...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Motswana ga a rialo
Ka fa go begwang ka teng, ya nna tiro e e jesang leitlho monate thata. Pego e supa fa tiro e e ne e tshwerwe kgwedi e e fetileng kwa motseng wa Letlhakane mo kgaolong ya Boteti. Moono e ne e le gore batho ba tle go supa tse ba kgonang go di itirela...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
In Thursday's paper
05 May 2015
BDF XIs CAF participation still in doubt
Reigning Mascom Top 8 champions, BDF XI have not been able to raise enough money to travel to Tanzania to play Africa Sport in the preliminary round next week. “Up to now, we have not received any financial back up. We really would like to...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Olebile targets national chess title
The first qualifiers for the Metropolitan sponsored national chess championships will be held this weekend in Gaborone. BCF will select the top 23 players in the open section and top 17 in the women section for the second stage. After winning...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
The Wedding Ringer
Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Jupiter Ascending
In a bright and colorful future, a young destitute caretaker gets targeted by a ruthless son of a powerful family that live on a planet in need of a new heir, so she travels with a genetically engineered warrior to the planet in order to stop his...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Versatile Miller talks Fashion District BW
Showbiz took the time to chat with Miller about his new undertaking, which has a slot in the new popular Botswana Television (Btv) show, Pula Power. “Basically, Fashion District BW was born out of a show that I present every Saturday on Yarona...
474,Gasebalwe Seretse,, 05 May 2015
Mokgosi offers Zion House gospel album
The October 10 incident happened near Mmopane Engen Filling Station where he was hoping to get help.   Sadly for him, the people in  the white van pursuing him started shooting at him right after he got there. He suffered two bullet...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Selma
A chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Annie
A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Tracers
Wanted by the mafia, a new York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Jupiter Ascending
In a bright and colorful future, a young destitute caretaker gets targeted by a ruthless son of a powerful family that live on a planet in need of a new heir, so she travels with a genetically engineered warrior to the planet in order to stop his...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Wreckless Motion enters the fray
The group is set to release its two-track single on February 14. The three teenagers are convinced they are bringing something new to the music scene with their mix of Rap and Soul genres. Emmanuel Jordan Muzenda, 17, Israel Dube, 17, and...
439,Thato Kala,, 05 May 2015
Fio Matt-Hala to change Hip Hop scene
The 19-year-old rapper, who first burst into the scene last year with a single Hold Up, says she has been playing her cards close. “I am looking forward to changing the game with my new project.  The content, style and authentic rap will...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Note the difference
05 May 2015
The AG finally gets it right
She said the process is at an advanced stage and will be in operation in the 2015-2016 financial year. In her 10 years at the helm, this is the best thing the AG has done for this country. Indeed, it is never too late to remedy a wrong. We have been...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 05 May 2015
Investor pulls out Boseto Mine deal
This is the third time talks to find a buyer for the cash strapped mine have collapsed after Singaporean firm Blumont, Chinese company, Cathay, pulled out of acquisition talks in 2013 and 2014 respectively. According to the company statement, DML...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
BMWU query outsourcing of mining operations
BMWU general secretary Bob Malele confirmed the meeting with the minister, yesterday. “We are optimistic that through constant interactions with the ministry and other stakeholders there will be a solution to the problems besieging the mining...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Public sector reforms slated for NDP11
Presenting the Budget Speech on Monday, Minister of Finance and Development Planning Kenneth Matambo, said public sector reforms are critical to improving productivity and achieving efficient public service delivery. Matambo further said the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
African Copper warns of possible closure
The copper producer, which employs about 200 workers at its Thakadu and Mowana open pit mines in the northeast district, desperately needs additional money to fund operations. The warning by African Copper comes shortly after Discovery Metals...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
F/town-West youth protest weekend elections
The BDP youth chairperson, Andy Boatile, confirmed receiving a letter of complaint from Francistown but would not be drawn into discussing its contents. Over 30 youth from Francistown West signed the petition letter. In the letter, the concerned...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Villagers outraged as taps produce red water
A Mmegi news crew that visited the village on Tuesday encountered irate residents who said they had been subjected to the rusty water for sometime. “Bathong, re tshwere bothata, re noswa metsi a mahibidu,” said Iponeng Moreri of...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Angry Botshabelo residents kick-out VDC officials
The officials were elected in January 2014 and were left with a year before their term elapsed.  Tension was in the air at the Botshabelo kgotla when the chairman, Kgololego Kabelo stood up to declare that sour relations among them have affected...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 05 May 2015
Man swims in Parliaments water fountain
Unconfirmed reports say that Central Police Station (CPS) officers temporarily detained the trespasser but released him after a whipping. The station commander, Modisaotsile Bonang was not available for comment as his phone rang unanswered....
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Man axes girlfriend, commits Suicide
Superintendent Ogaufi George of Maunatlala police said just after being tipped off about the murder, they received another report of suicide at Mogapinyana village, in which a 39-year-old man was found hanging from the rafters of his house. The man...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 05 May 2015
The Wedding Ringer
Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Police release boys accused of rape, assault
Selebi-Phikwe Police Station commander, Superintendent Victor Nlebesi, said the victim and her friend were on their way from a night vigil when they met their attackers. He said the two 17-year-old boys are known to the girls. They allegedly pounced...
48625,Esaleone Molaodi,,2014/december/01,2014-12-01 11:21:00, 05 May 2015
Kgathi under fire from opposition MPs
Reading from a prepared statement in Parliament, the minister earned the wrath of the opposition when he asserted that soldiers were agitated by remarks uttered by Leader of Opposition, Duma Boko that some of them were pledging their support to...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Hitchhikers shoot woman dead
The police said the incident occurred around 11pm along the road near Sebina junction. Senior Superintendent, Israel Tuelo said that the deceased was from Kasane and was in the company of two males driving an Isuzu van. Earlier at Nata, the deceased...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
One suspect freed in Kanye shoot-out
Frankly Samhera (24) from Zimbabwe was released after appearing before Kanye Principal Magistrate, Janet Phosa, who remanded three other suspects. The magistrate told Samhera he was free to go but explained to him that if at a later stage the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Kanye robbery suspects face multiple charges
Traditional doctor, Evans Mhiwatiwa (43) from Zimbabwe, security officer Gaofenngwe Seitiso (34) of Kanye and unemployed Thuso Tankomane (28) from Molepolole, appeared before Kanye Principal Magistrate, Janet Phosa yesterday. They are facing five...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Fury
April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened Army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
AG hails judiciarys speed in Parly case
Speaking at the opening of the legal year on Tuesday, Dr Athalia Molokomme said the speed the case was dispersed bore testimony to the judiciary’s readiness, willingness and ability to rule quickly and decisively whenever there were differing...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Insurers cause confusion in legal fraternity
“The insurers need to note that they cannot determine fees for professionals, and on the other hand, attorneys also need to be made aware that agreeing fees with a third party who is not your client is misconduct,” said chairman of Law...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Annie
A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Inside Boko's briefcase
Leader of Opposition, Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has urged Bank of Botswana (BoB) to be firm with commercial banks. Responding to the Budget Speech yesterday, he said that while it is commendable that BoB has managed to...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Jupiter Ascending
In a bright and colorful future, a young destitute caretaker gets targeted by a ruthless son of a powerful family that live on a planet in need of a new heir, so she travels with a genetically engineered warrior to the planet in order to stop his...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Fury
April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened Army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Tracers
Wanted by the mafia, a new York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Annie
A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
In full defence of Comrade Kwerepe
He demanded to know if weather forecasts are genuine. His question was prompted by a ‘promise’ of floods by the weather department. As usual, social media commentators had a field day on the honorable members making fun of his question,...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
African dates for Popa & Matebele; anything is possible
Thus far, Notwane Football Club remains the only team from Botswana to have gone the furthest in any CAF continental club competition. Over the years, our teams have been humiliated and to some extent embarrassed themselves. Fresh on our minds is the...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Hands off Uncle Bob!
In African culture, you don’t laugh at elders. It’s basic human courtesy. When someone falls, you help him or her up quickly or soothe him or her. But in social media culture, you create memes comparing a 90-year-old man’s fall to...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Millions of US government workers hit by data breach
  The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) confirmed that both current and past employees had been affected. The breach could potentially affect every federal agency, officials said. US officials said the hackers were believed to be based in...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Mafolofolo aim to remain in the lead
The team, which has not lost a single game, is currently sitting at the summit of the log, with 12 points. Kutlwano follows in second position with nine points, trailed by Spiking Stars who have also accumulated nine points.  In an interview...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
First Division South to hold AGM
The FDS secretary general, Sidney Magagane told Mmegi Sport that Botswana Football Association (BFA) was yet to confirm their request to postpone the assembly. “We were supposed to hold the AGM on May 31, 2015, but we could not because at the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Phoko shines at Mascom Top 8 awards
The youthful shot stopper won the prestigious player of the tournament as well as the goalkeeper of the tournament award and walked away with a total of P75, 000 to his name. He competed for the best player award with his teammate, Alphonse...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
A strong hunch never lies
This film is a 2015 American science fiction adventure. We know that adventure films are a genre that revolves around conquests and explorations of a protagonist relative with such purposes of conquests being either to retrieve a person, lost...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 05 May 2015
Artist paints his artistic scripture
Moses foresaw that the people of Israel would sin in their new land and would therefore be exiled. However, he also foresaw the people’s return to their homeland. This is one of the biblical teachings often used in worship houses to elaborate...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Artist grooms young talent
The artist who holds a degree in Marketing is heading Attractive Mirage Arts Center for Artists (AMACA), which mainly focuses on young artists ranging from five to 20 years of age. “Normally art is introduced to people when they are a bit...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Rainbow Art students express themselves through art
For Rainbow art students, the craft offers some space to pour out their concerns and share their emotive turbulences. The young souls have watched with a lot of concern as predicament of global warming continues to threaten the very existence of...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 05 May 2015
Millers, bakers eat the bread of discontent
Depending on which side speaks, both arguments sound compelling. The millers say at least 800 local jobs are at risk if government reduces or removes the wheat levy, as their products will be flooded out of the market by cheaper South African...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Once beloved Lorato falls from grace
“It breaks easily”. “It smells”. “It has resulted in unplanned pregnancies”. The Lorato brand of condoms has become the most detested in the 13 brands currently circulating in the local market. According to...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg,662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Botswana Democratic Party: Where is my beloved country?
I see the pity with which the citizenry was taken for a ride by the villainous and arrogant imperialist force to realise its malevolent goal of continuing to fleece. I cannot find any reason to justify this injustice, except to blame it on the...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Open letter to BNYC- Vee must pay back the P300,000
The nation has recently learnt of some illicit transaction between BNYC and one local musician-cum-entrepreneur Odirile ‘Vee’ Sento amounting to P300,000. We are further informed that the money was for some performance which never took...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
The true story of Sodom and Gomorrah (Part 1)
This stems from the story in Genesis 19 wherein Sodom was a “sinning” city that, along with Gomorrah, was obliterated by God for practicing homosexuality. But other ancient texts reveal a far different picture of what really transpired,...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
James Mathokgwane resignation: A perspective
Whilst his resignation is not the first in the history of Parliament in Botswana, it has been one of the most controversial. Notwithstanding his stated reasons in one of the local papers that he stepped down due to ill health and that he has also...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Khama is right
He told BBC Radio on Wednesday that he welcomes the sudden announcement by FIFA president Sepp Blatter that he would step down from the organisation’s presidency in the next few months. Khama, a sports enthusiast, said; “It was so...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 05 May 2015
BLLAHWU
05 May 2015
Botswanas poorest village is...
Kutuku, a village in Ngwaketse West, has 166 residents according to the last census. And according to a World Bank/Statistics Botswana report released this week, 100 of those villagers are classified as poor. According to the report, this means the...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Dreaming of a smokeless, sparkling Selebi Phikwe
Interacting with stakeholders in the mining town recently, Mokubung said he is looking into bringing big investments in the area and this will be done in collaboration with other stakeholders. On his to-do-list is an issue that literally has been...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 05 May 2015
Businesses to benefit from ICT investments
The call was made at the presentation of the 2015 Deloitte Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions held in Gaborone yesterday. The annual TMT Predictions show technology, media and telecommunications trends will be making...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Too good to be true
The job in a far-flung country with the extraordinary salary and amazing conditions that you did not actually apply for and for which you have not been formally interviewed? Also too good to be true. The charming person you met on Facebook who now...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:20:00, 05 May 2015
Engen seeks to expand bakery footprint
Corner Bakery is a brand exclusive to Engen in the petroleum retail forecourt market. In the latest annual report of 2014, Engen’s management indicated that Corner Bakery aims to become the largest bakery food service brand in sub-Saharan...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Hollard in talks to acquire Regent Insurance
According to information obtained this week, Imperial Holdings is looking to sell its shareholding in Regent Insurance Company and Regent Life Assurance Company to the Hollard Insurance Group. Imperial said it had entered into exclusive negotiations...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Tender rigging curse gallops ahead, stifles economy
This is all because the country’s public procurement system seems paralysed to shake-off elements of corruption and wrongdoing that are munching away at the national cake. Corruption is defined as a dishonest practice by those in positions of...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
MMWER to engage resources sector
The 12th Annual Botswana Resource Sector Conference takes place between June 9 and 10, 2015 in Gaborone. The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Kitso Mokaila will open the conference on the 9th.  A full agenda will see...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
BPC to axe 187 jobs
Sources within the corporation revealed that the exercise, to be implemented between July and September this year, might be part of the BPC’s move to engage an Irish management consultant that will take over the running of the power...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
BPOPF moves to acquire Bramer Life
Information gathered by BusinessWeek reveals that negotiations are at an advanced stage for new investors to takeover Bramer Life after the insurance business, currently under statutory management, was shaken by a financial scandal at its Mauritian...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Dow speaks on the education strategic plan
Mmegi: How is the strategy going to address the issue of declining pass rates in schools? Dow: The problem is when you put children with different learning abilities in the same class, as some of the students lag behind. Previously, the system...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Reflection on the state of our nation
Lives are severely disrupted. Businesses are poised perilously on the brink of collapse, with many facing imminent closure. The result is a further swelling of the ranks of the unemployed, plunging yet more of our people, young and old, into abject...
2440,Duma Boko,, 05 May 2015
Kesupile calls for indigenous livestock identification
Kesupile said, during the recent sitting, that the indigenous knowledge system should be accommodated in courts especially in the wake of the rising stock theft cases, disputes and loss in the country. “Indigenous identification of livestock...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
KBL apply new technologies to conserve water
KBL Technical Director David Grant told the media during the plant tour in Gaborone this week that even though they do not use recycled water for their products (drinks, beers and mageu) they came up with strategic ways of conserving water. One of...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Zimbabwe company owes Botswana govt over P1M
PAC learnt this when the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) gave account of its annual budget. According to details of the report, the Botswana government extended its export deal of live cattle to Zimbabwe for an indefinite period, four years ago, as...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
UDC cllrs give second thought to resignations
Town mayor Tsietsi Oodira –Kwenje told the full council meeting this week that his fellow councillors would fully participate in all council committees and they are withdrawing their statements. The councillors were Ronicah Ntsimako for Mogale...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 05 May 2015
CKGR gets 500 animals from SAVE
The animals consisted of about 400 wildebeests and 100 elands, which were successfully translocated over a range of about 140km from Grassland Safari into CKGR. The relocation was an opportunity to resettle the animals back into the wild. “The...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Disaster funds ghost haunts OP
Guma wondered why Moepeng omitted the DMF on her memo. “There is no way you could balance your books without those funds,” said Guma. In response Moepeng said she had thought she had clarified the issue in the Auditor General’s...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
who owns the rhinos
This week, a South African newspaper, The Citizen reported that the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) in South Africa was a hive of activity when the BDF aircraft picked a second consignment of the endangered animals to Botswana. While...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Molale eyeing the bigger picture in Goodhope-Mabule race?
Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Minister Molale is in the race for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ticket for the recently declared vacant constituency. The vacancy follows the abrupt resignation of the former Umbrella for...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Mathokgwane appointed illegally- Boko
According to sources close to SPEDU, the position was allegedly created for former Member of Parliament for Goodhope-Mabule James Mathokgwane following his unexpected resignation from parliament. “It is a deft piece of trickery played by the...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Who really employed Mathokgwane?
Mmegi has leant that before the controversial appointment, there was no such position at SPEDU hence some important stakeholders such as the Board are in the dark about his appointment. Mathokgwane last week resigned his Parliament seat to take up...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Government, BFA differ on Blatter
While the BFA president, Tebogo Sebego earlier this week admitted that they voted for Blatter at the recent FIFA congress, president Ian Khama was quoted welcoming Blatter’s resignation on UK channel, BBC, with open arms. “There are so...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
In Thursday paper
05 May 2015
Nightcrawler
When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Kill the Messenger
A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Addicted
A gallerist risks her family and flourishing career when she enters into an affair with a talented painter and slowly loses control of her life.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey
Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
American Sniper
Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Nightcrawler
When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Hear Me Move
The son of a famous street dancer tries to discover the truth about his father's tragic death 12 years prior. When he joins forces with his father's dance partner, he finds himself.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey
Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Kingsman: The Secret Service
A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Hear Me Move
The son of a famous street dancer tries to discover the truth about his father's tragic death 12 years prior. When he joins forces with his father's dance partner, he finds himself
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Nightcrawler
When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Addicted
A gallerist risks her family and flourishing career when she enters into an affair with a talented painter and slowly loses control of her life.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey
Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Kingsman: The Secret Service
A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
DJ King to launch hit single Lereme
Speaking to Showbiz, DJ King said that his single Lereme is going to be launched at Lady Khama Centre in the Bamangwato capital on March, 27. The launch is going to feature among others Trademark and Zinhle Ngidi both from South Africa, Atlasaone...
474,Gasebalwe Seretse,, 05 May 2015
Kario dazzles in acting debut
Shot in the high-paced city of Johannesburg, Ayeye follows the lives, loves, heartaches and dreams of three friends JK, Neo and Lebo who share a loft in downtown Joburg, Maboneng District.  Working as rockstar creatives at a fancy Sandton...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Motswafere returns with Paralle
The popstar, who has not released any musical material in almost two years, told Showbiz that Paralle would mark his return and pave way for his new music. Paralle is the melody that Motswafere makes in the song. The starlet said the new single...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Meet the versatile male model, Abednico
Today, the youthful model whose industry name is Abednico forms part of Botswana’s few male models. “I started modelling while at Maun Senior Secondary School, but my career bloosomed after joining Wizard Walk Modelling Agency upon...
474,Gasebalwe Seretse,, 05 May 2015
Lobatse beef festival is back this time in three phases
The event organiser, Barolong Seboni, has revealed that on the first day patrons will be treated to an off-road and outdoor exhibition. “Though the event is about beef and cattle, it is also about how we enjoy the great outdoor lifestyle at...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Bidders engage PPADB over vague tender terms
During a workshop hosted by Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB), participants raised concerns that they often struggle to understand the tender requirements. “In most cases tender specifications are always complicated and so we...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Darts affiliates urged to show commitment
A previous attempt to hold the meeting, a fortnight ago, failed as the affiliates could not form a quorum. The Saturday meeting was held at the Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) in Sebele. BODA president, Basil January urged affiliates to...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 05 May 2015
Construction of Cresta Maun Hotel commences
The river-front located hotel, will have a capacity of 83 rooms consisting of a single presidential suite, to be named Tshekedi Khama, as well as five junior suites, 77 standard rooms, two conference facilities with a capacity of 230 people and a...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 05 May 2015
Barclays headhunts Moleta for CEO post
According to industry sources, Moleta was headhunted by the Bank’s board in a quest to localise the post, which was delocalised two years ago when South African citizen, Van der Merwe, took over the reins at the bank. “Moleta was...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Tertiary institutions receive P70,000 sports boost
Speaking during the handover ceremony, PTIA president Keorapetse Setlhare said the association would use the funds to develop sporting infrastructure in private institutions. “Only a few private institutions such as Limkokwing and Botho...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
ECCO considers Serowe switch
Sitting precariously at position 15 in the league after accumulating a paltry 16 points from 21 outings, the green side of Francistown have found the going tough after severing ties with former sponsor, BMC. ECCO lost a number of influential players...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 05 May 2015
BFA begin hunt for new CEO
Masters’ stay was cut short when the two parties decided to part ways 12 months before the end of the Briton’s contract. He had signed a contract in February 2013, becoming the first expatriate BFA CEO. Masters’ departure came...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Race for BNSC top job reaches last lap
The commission would take over from the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC), which would cease to exist once the new body becomes operational, expected to be April. Five names had made it to the last lap of recruitment with prominent names of...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Botswana receives project grants from devt partners
Presenting her Ministry’s budget, she said that they have also received scholarship offers for both undergraduate and graduate courses in different disciplines from different countries.  She said that the grants will go a long way in...
431,Lerato Maleke,phpD4F0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Boitekanelo College unveils a new programmme: Clinical Technology
This past week, the institution engaged stakeholders and the media at its unveiling of the brand new and all important Clinical Technology programme which is currently only available at three universities in South Africa. “We have realised...
44537,Mothusi Jowawa,, 05 May 2015
Sub-council delays with trading licences - business community
The business community was allegedly left disgruntled on Tuesday after they were called at the council for a third meeting in a row, which they said did not bear any fruit as it was cancelled. According to one annoyed businessman, who chose not to...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
NRH laboratory receives SADCAS accreditation
The hospital received the ccreditation certificate of Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS) on Tuesday at Adansonia hotel. Handing over the certificate SADCAS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Maureen Mutasa said that NHR...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Teen girl pleads guilty to theft spree
It is said she stole a black Hyundai vehicle worth P28,000 last month in Jwaneng. She is alleged to have stolen goods amounting to P1,27.80 and P5,565 on separate occasions. The prosecution, led by Sub-Inspector Edwin Supang, asked the court to...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Octogenarian murdered in Mathangwane
Tatitown Police Station commander, Superintendent Cyprian Magalila said the 88-year-old woman was living alone. He said the police were alerted about the death by the woman’s children who had visited her at the lands on Sunday night. “On...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
No show by DPP leads to acquittals
The case involved Keotshepile Jacob who allegedly threatened to kill one Bantsi Makgothi in Francistown last year at Block 4. Jacob’s attorney Baboki Dambe applied for the case to be dismissed after there was no appearance from the...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Experts hail inclusive health approach
They said moving away from the traditional health methodology to an all-encompassing approach would reduce the public health bill.  This was said by health experts at the national conference on Health in All Policies (HiAP) held in Gaborone...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
De Graaff hospitalised in India
“We hope that he will be back by the end of this month if he has recovered well. I cannot disclose De Graaff’s health condition to the media. Its best you contact the minister himself about his health issues,” she said. De...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Pupil dies after dog attack
Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Patrick Mbikiwa said that they have received reports that the 10-year-old boy died after he was bitten by a dog. He said they are still uncertain what really transpired during the incident. ...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 05 May 2015
Suspended BLLAHWU treasurer fights back
She says the CEC does not have the powers to suspend her before a hearing. “The CEC was exercising powers that it does not have. As already averred, the CEC does not have the power to effect pre-hearing suspension against members of the...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Council formulates post-Vision 2016 agenda
A dissemination workshop held by the council at Boipuso Hall in Gaborone this week resolved to develop and make recommendations for post 2016 forums because most of the country’s long-term vision goals cannot be achieved by next year. One of...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 05 May 2015
IEC owes 4,355 teachers
Presidential Affairs and Public Administration minister, Eric Molale, said the IEC engaged 9,691 teachers in the 2014 general elections. To date only 5,336 have been paid. “It is expected that the remaining 4,355 teachers would have been paid...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Burkina Faso orders Sankara's exhumation
The move means the remains can be formally identified - a long-standing demand of Mr Sankara's supporters, who wanted proof that the remains were his. Mr Sankara - seen as Africa's Che Guevara - was hastily buried in a coup led by his successor,...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Celebrating self government- Btv unable to rise to the occasion
What I did see was an interview with the amazing Mma Gaositwe Chiepe and then, on Sunday evening, the filming of the commemoration meeting in Lobatse at which she again spoke, fluently and with total recall. With no disrespect to the other speakers,...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
For somebody to be diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, the worry and associated symptoms must not be better accounted for by use of medication, general medical condition or mood disorders such as depression.   Why is a diagnosis...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
A wait worth while
The energetic youth spoiled the audience with their beautiful dance moves from Hip Hop to Latin dance. Most of the groups and individual dancers like 8th Lion, Boy Elf, Flex, Tamirira, Rubbertwist who could not seize to amaze revellers with their...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
In Tuesday's paper
05 May 2015
Second round burst hands Magosi title
Township Rollers were the team worth mentioning at the time. Mochudi Centre Chiefs were four points behind, but Rollers’ capitulation thereafter, left many baffled. An unbeaten run stretching 13 matches, coupled with Rollers’ wretched...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Golf tourney raises P500,000 for charity
British High Commissioner to Botswana, Nick Pyle told Mmegi Sport after the tournament that the charity event was launched last year. It is the brainchild of Pyle, Marshall Huntingford and Taff Williams.  He said Botswana is considered a...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Nico safe after Letlapeng mauling
Prior to that, Majombolo literally lived dangerously as they were not safe from the drop. Their coach, Wesley Mondo described the match as critical and that they had to win it.  “The game was a bit low in the first half. In the second...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Budzwane wins five gold medals at BOTESSA Championships
Budzwane, a first year Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) student won five of the 17 gold medals her team, Bracket B bagged.  All in all, Bracket B, which was made up of the University of Botswana (UB), ABM, New Era, Institute of DM, BIUST, and...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 05 May 2015
Tonota all set for Ga Botate music concert
During a recent press briefing, the developer of the music concert, Dithuso Selepeng better known as DT, said he wanted to cater for the northerners during the Christmas holidays. “People go to their home villages during the festive season and...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 05 May 2015
Russians celebrate World War victory in film
It was the day Nazi Germany officially conceded defeat to the then Soviet Union by signing surrender documents in Berlin just moments after midnight.  The Russians celebrate it as Victory Day annually. While that was a rough time for mankind,...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Russians celebrate World War victory in film
It was the day Nazi Germany officially conceded defeat to the then Soviet Union by signing surrender documents in Berlin just moments after midnight.  The Russians celebrate it as Victory Day annually. While that was a rough time for mankind,...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Mafitlhakgosi to raise funds
The group will be performing alongside Vee, K-Bos and Zeus to mention a few. Acts expected to grace the event include La Timmy, Scar, Mosako, MMP, Shumba Ratshega, Eskimos, Topito, Makwakwa, Lizibo and Tumza. The event is scheduled to start from...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Duo behind Koze Kuse shares secret to hit making
The Koze Kuse house track by soft-spoken DJ Merlon and vocalist Mondli Ngcobo is one of the rare tracks that a number of music lovers have truly appreciated and consider a hit. Speaking to Showbiz DJ Merlon stated that when recording their hit track,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Khamas words will echo long
Khama reportedly told Mugabe that his policies were solely responsible for the collapse of his country’s economy and the resultant immigration crisis that – in part – has stoked xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Not phantom...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 05 May 2015
Tourism operators urged to venture into agritourism
Head of regional office for Africa at the Centre for the Development of Enterprise,  Dr Sid Boubekeur,  proposed this at  the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) annual conference here recently. Already a popular...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Letshego in P500m shares buyback
In a circular to shareholders, the micro-lender said the proposed scheme would see the company buying back 218 million of its issued 2.18 billion shares at a price of an estimated illustrative price of about P2.57 per share. “The directors do...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Smartphone explosion doubles internet uptake
According to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Statistics Report released this week, individual internet subscriptions jumped 86.7 percent in 2013, largely due to a similarly huge 87.6 percent jump in mobile internet...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Hostels for disabled learners due in Moroka
The school is the only one in the North East district with a special unit, and all children with disabilities who attend the institution are forced to travel long distances to and fro to attend school. The school caters for a total of 39 students...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Morima attacks corrupt labour officers
Anthony Morima told an educational workshop during Botswana Textile, Manufacturing and Packaging Workers Union (BOTEMAPAWU) Labour Day commemoration last week that labour officers do not inspect factories. He said whenever the officers conduct...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Manual workers union official attacks Btv
The attack came hardly two days before the Press Freedom Day commemorations. Despite advise from fellow union official Dudu Joel to stop the attack as the television crew was there on official duty, Maswabi persisted and said that it is within his...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 05 May 2015
Media ownership worries BOFEPUSU
Delivering a solidarity message at the World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Gaborone on Sunday, BOFEPUSU president Johannes Tshukudu said the tendency would reduce the voice of journalists in Botswana.  He said this turn of events was...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Apology
The Articles were headlined “Gantsi farms Prisons or Labour Camps?” and “Child Labour Rampant in Gantsi.” The averments such as pertain to Mrs Dalene Henning and Mr Nico Henning and to Kentrek Feedlot are hereby retracted in...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Judge raps AG on the knuckles
This is in a matter in which a union sued the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime for refusing to unionise the parastatal’s workers. Justice Ranier Busang ruled in favour of the National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Masilo needs hearing aid for trial
Masilo’s attorney and defence lawyer, Pako Moakofi, revealed this at the Village Magistrate Court yesterday. Appearing on behalf of Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, Moakofi told the court that his client had been using a hearing aid that is now...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 05 May 2015
Another suspect in Kanye robbery given bail
This is after two Batswana suspects implicated in the same robbery incident, were also accorded bail. The 43-year-old Mhiwatiwa, was last week given bail at the Regional Magistrate’s Court joining Thuso Tankomane and Gaofenngwe Seitiso who...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
BCPYL to oppose attempts to join UDC
He said this yesterday when addressing a press conference at their office. “We do not have a problem of cooperating with UDC but we want them to clear things out first. It should be known that UDC had spread hurting lies about BCP. Certain...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
I wont challenge Boko Gaolathe
Addressing the BMD Youth elective congress in Mochudi over the weekend, Gaolathe said he was aware of speculation on the matter. “I want things to be clear for those who have wishes and go around spreading that I will challenge Boko,” he...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Hostile split rocks BMD youth
Roger Mphafe’s team withdrew from the contest in an election marked by near fistfights as tensions between the two camps ran high. Police were called in time and again to quell outbursts between rival members at the congress in Mochudi. Mphafe...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Khama endorses Masisi for BDP chairpersonship?
Members of the BDP convened an impromptu meeting for the party leadership, members of Parliament and civic leaders in Palapye yesterday, in a team building exercise meant to foster cooperation between councillors and MPs. Several sources at the...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 05 May 2015
Dangote, Africas richest man wants to buy Arsenal
Nigeria’s Dangote, an Arsenal fan worth $15.7 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, discussed buying a stake in the club five years ago before talks with the owners fell through, he said. Since then his wealth has grown more...
05 May 2015
First annual 3rd Degree comedy show impresses
Hosted by Bambino from TLC, the comedy show, which was sponsored by Mandy Promotions, will run annually. First to enter the stage was a young Kgatleng man named Thabang Kgafela. Kgafela immediately spread laughs around with his great sense of...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 05 May 2015
In Thursday paper
05 May 2015
John Magufuli sworn in as president in Tanzania
Magufuli's win in the October 25 poll with over 58 percent of votes cemented the long-running Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party's firm grip on power. Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who comes from Zanzibar, was also sworn in at a stadium in the...
05 May 2015
Sala Le Nna - DramaBoi
DramaBoi wrote on the video post: "Way before all this fame stuff she was the only one who used to call me Baby.She paid for my first recording of my life when I had nothing at all, she raised Mama and all Mama's kids but I was her favorite. She used...
05 May 2015
Kutlwano close in on Police VI
Kutlwano have shown renewed vigour in their bid to overtake the leaders after beating Mafolofolo 3-0 and Spiking Stars 3-1 over the weekend. The journey continues this Saturday in Jwaneng where they will battle against Kalavango in the first match...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Trigger-happy Serumola denied bail
Delivering her ruling, Ncube said: “For a bail application, the court has to take into consideration the likelihood of the suspect absconding, the severity of the punishment in the event the suspect is convicted, the nature of the charges, the...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
BDF XI resist to be drawn into Notwane matter
BDF XI were docked six points and fined P10,000 for a similar offence last season, but Notwane got off lightly with a P4,000. The army side’s secretary general, Isaac Letsholathebe said to them the issue is water under the bridge. “We...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Bridge of Spies
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Three scouts, on the eve of their last camp-out, discover the true meaning of friendship when they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Goosebumps
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Crimson Peak
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Burnt
Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Three scouts, on the eve of their last camp-out, discover the true meaning of friendship when they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Bridge of Spies
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Crimson Peak
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Goosebumps
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Bridge of Spies
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Three scouts, on the eve of their last camp-out, discover the true meaning of friendship when they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Goosebumps
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Crimson Peak
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Rollers, Police XI resolve players impasse
The players were initially barred from facing their parent club, but after a meeting, the two will only face Rollers in the Mascom Top 8 cup and not the beMOBILE Premiership. Police XI chairperson, Solomon Mantswe said it was in the best interest of...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
The Jakes Are Missing
Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Hotel Transylvania 2
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Launch of American Space at Maun public library
Local, regional, and national officials attended the launch, including the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture, artists from the Maun International Poetry Festival, and media representatives.  Ambassador Miller...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Man acquitted of arson, guilty of manslaughter
He was also charged with setting fire to a house belonging to Metseyabeng’s parents. Delivering judgement, Justice Barnabas Nyamadzabo said that the accused pleaded not guilty to the charge and gave unsworn evidence. “The accused...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
BIUST completes first phase of the College of Sciences
The phase consists of two buildings that were handed over to BIUST by the contractors, Time Project Company, yesterday. BIUST construction project manager, Onkabetswe Modungwa, told Mmegi that the facilities came as a relief to the university as it...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 05 May 2015
Sefhophe village never experiences chieftainship conflicts Kedikilwe
Speaking during a visit and donation of chairs to Sefhophe by members of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi on Tuesday, Kedikilwe said that succession of chieftainship has never been a problem in the village. He said that residents should take pride in their village,...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 05 May 2015
SA citizens denied right to buy land
The Court of Appeal recently dismissed Charel Lee Smit and his son, trading under a company called Kundanika Investments, after seeking an interpretation of the Land Control Act (LCA). This followed their failed bid to purchase an agricultural...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Take ecotourism seriously - US Ambassador
“While diamonds can be said to have built the Botswana of today, ecotourism will likely be a primary engine powering the Botswana of tomorrow. The travel and tourism industry continues to surge world wide and competition for international...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
BMDYL has lost trust in party leadership
Pilane’s membership re-application has been dragging for some months and it has divided the party leadership.  “We have lost trust in our leadership, the national executive committee and we believe that if each camp continues...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Police deny arresting suspect in CEO shooting
The BPS spokesperson senior superintendent Dipheko Motube told Mmegi that people, especially the media have been interfering with police investigations on the matter. “We have never had any suspect. People have been interfering with...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
BFA denies snubbing Sexwale
Reports in neighbouring South Africa claim that from the COSAFA region, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia all snubbed Sexwale’s nomination. Sexwale, however, managed to garner enough nominations for him to make the final cut.  The former South...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Team Distant goes soulful
They collaborated with Lee Tshipana, who brought the soulful vocals, and D-Troy John.  The track was released a few days ago. The track has more of an international soulful house sound, similar to Soul Candy music played by DJ Vinny on his late...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
HIV testing kits shortage
The assistant minister of Health, Dr Alfred Madigele has confirmed the shortage, but insists they are slowly arresting the situation. Suppliers in the Non Government Organisations and the Public Health facility alleged that provision of below...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Ikgalemele brings Galo Mall to a stand still
The road show, which relays information on the effects of alcohol abuse, started in Maun on Monday before it was staged in Francistown.  The road show, which is in the first phase, is scheduled to continue around the country to amongst other...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 05 May 2015
Sasa Klaas, Kinetic 9 in the studio
Kinetic 9 is a member of rap group, Killa Army, which is an affiliate of the legendary Wu Tang Clan, which has the likes of Methodman.  He has been in the music industry for close to 20 years. Sasa Klaas’ management representative, Palesa...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Kwaito Mental optimistic about the future
The 25-year-old artist from Thamaga told Showbiz that he has released a new single called Sgubu For Real.  “It is a single that sends a message that kwaito music is not dead,” he said.  He said the genre would be big again in...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Underutilised Francistown abattoir bleeds losses
“Data from Statistics Botswana show that the region had 223,701 cattle from a total of 2.08 million cattle in the country of which only about 14,500 (6.5 percent) was sold to the BMC Francistown abattoir in 2013,” said Tombale. Further,...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Turnstar profits from stronger US Dollar
The dollar has been strengthening against most major currencies, gaining 13.8% against the Pula in the year to October 2015. Turnstar Finance Manager, Comfort Rankgomo told Mmegi Business the property company’s profit before tax grew by 10.6%...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
What are farmers to do?
However, as the worst rainy season in 34 years settles across the country, research and policy developers are conspicuously quiet in terms of preparing farmers, particularly the struggling subsistence folk who make up the majority and bear the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 05 May 2015
UDC and BDP
05 May 2015
We can try cloud seeding and make rain
It is not only this year, even last year the country experienced inadequate amounts of rainfall which impacted badly on the agriculture sector hence  lowering the economy of Botswana. We also saw dams including Gaborone dam drying up, which at...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Collaborative learning A complimentary approach
What this implies is that learners transform for the better if they make an effort to learn independently before coming together to make meaning out of what they already know.  Collaborative learning can take place in various forms such as panel...
52766,Victoria Seiketso Sethibe,php4C44.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
In this week's paper
05 May 2015
Mwali Defends Chess Title
The Zambian was winning the tournament for the second time in a row and pocketed P8, 500. International Master, Providence Oatlhotse of Botswana came second while Candidate Master, Barileng Gaealafshwe was third. Mogale Onkabetswe won the Open...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Sparks Fail To Fly At Rollers Meeting
Although there were instances of finger pointing, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tebogo Sebego managed to calm the situation and urged members to stick to the agenda. One of the members accused some committee members of using...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
We Want To Stay In Canaan: Rollers Fans
Rollers members were unanimous that the arrival of investor, Jagdish Shah had heralded a refreshing era and propelled the club to a new pedestal. The meeting was called as efforts to find a lasting solution to a bitter two-year ownership impasse...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Nico, Lions share spoils in drab tie
Both teams failed to make meaningful raids with few scoring opportunities in the opening session. Nico were guilty of committing early fouls with Nelson Moreetsi chopping a Lions player in the 26th minute and the visitors were awarded a penalty....
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 05 May 2015
Woodwork To The Rescue
Both teams started the game at a high pace with Rollers shaving the post in the 6th minute. Two minutes later, Rollers were denied by the post again as Segolame Boy failed to convert Joel Mogorosi’s pass. GU was put under pressure with Boy...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Senyatso Debuts At Organic Live Sessions
Organic Live Sessions is an open mic session held on Fridays after every fortnight at Cresta President Hotel. The event brings together  new and established artists of different calibre including poets, comedians, rappers and singers. Senyatso...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
How We Perceive Our Income
My maths teacher did an experiment with our class in high school, she wanted to know our perception of what our parents earned.  This clever teacher understood the phenomenon, and wanted us to realise it while we were still young enough for it...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
NDB Expects To Cut Loses By 50%
Despite tight liquidity,  NDB remains self-sustainable and continues borrowing from the capital market which is still under a constrained interest rates environment. Updating the media on their current business environment recently  ...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
All Star comedy show fails to impress
Expected to ignite that non-stop laughter from the audience, South African Karou Charou could not make half of the audience laugh while popular local Facebook comedian, Sibs MacD failed to crack a single joke. The only positive outcome from the show...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Apex targets smaller businesses
Apex Properties, the company managing the property, said they have availed the smaller office space of between 25 to 37 square metres for sale, as they want to instil the culture of ownership in entrepreneurs. In an interview with Business Monitor,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Wood products help man earn a living
The Serowe-born 22-year-old says that his father and elder brother manufactured and sold artifacts to sustain their family. “Being closer to them made me develop keen interest in wood-carving from a tender age,” he said. Mokalaiye now...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 05 May 2015
Education Pyramid A New Outlook Needed
We all are cognisant of the happenings at that ministry; poor school results, poor worker-relations, high corruption incidences (ghost students at DTEF), shortage of resources despite the ministry getting the lions-share of the national budget,...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Education Pyramid A New Outlook Needed
We all are cognisant of the happenings at that ministry; poor school results, poor worker-relations, high corruption incidences (ghost students at DTEF), shortage of resources despite the ministry getting the lions-share of the national budget,...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Judicial squattering 101
In return we are now led by individualistic, selfish, egocentric and self-centred ideologies. Ideologies that centre-around the creature of demi-gods; authoritative authors of our destinies who take no advice except from their own cheerleaders;...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Khamas Job Opportunities Pledge Reassuring
He put the time frame for this as this financial year and also elaborated that it was only recently that his cabinet approved what the President termed an accelerated programme for job creation. Indeed we need an accelerated programme for job...
540,Monitor Editor,, 05 May 2015
The Democracy Test
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Letting Go of the Old Values
In the event, that first shock was quickly followed at regular intervals by others - for instance the period of time which was apparently involved which varied from eight years in one case to two years in another. Then came the news that it was...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
No to girl abuse
Miss Botswana competition is now synonymous with controversy, with some people even labelling it a porn show, just to drive home their point.  Almost every year, the licence holders call in new organisers, but before the new queen can even...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 18) - Petition And Pack
While Rhodes’ Cape Colony government had snubbed the Phuti during his stay, he had been warmly welcomed by many others as a model African Christian, while the press not under the Chartered Company’s influence had given him sympathetic...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Local farmers show huge appetite for technology
The agricultural mobile application which is supported by Orange Botswana is said to be registering about 260 new users on a daily basis. The  new mobile application was designed for farmers in underserved communities. The m-Agri application is...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Khama's Boipuso dance
428,Moreri Sejakgomo,, 05 May 2015
Low Crime Incidents In F/town Over Independence Holidays
Although they did not have readily available statistics for last year, police hypothetically believe that this year’s independence holidays were very peaceful. Central police station commander, superintendent Lebalang Maniki and Tatitown...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
UDC retains Lobatse ward
The UDC retained Boswelatlou, traditionally the ruling party’s stronghold, which it lost in last October’s general elections to the UDC by just two votes. UDC’s Themba Stimela won the ward by 183 votes beating the ruling party...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Assault, Murder Spoil Independence Holidays
The victim and the accused, 49, were enjoying traditional beer (khadi) when a quarrel allegedly started between the two of them. Letlhakane police superintendent Michael Maphephu confirmed that they are investigating an incident in which a...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Over 53 Boipuso babies
A total of 54 babies were born at seven hospitals across the country. They comprised of 33 girls and 21 boys. It was an early Christmas present for the parents as their new babies were welcomed into the world on Botswana’s own...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Miss Botswana organisers to handover prizes
Already the top 30 contestants have been awarded their Samsung tablets from Bofinet, all loaded with unlimited data for the next two years. Limkwokwing University of Creative Technology is the main supporter of Miss Botswana with a P4 million...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Domboshaba festival attracts diverse cultures
The festival has been celebrated  annually since 2000 with the objective of preserving the Ikalanga language and culture. This year’s event was held under the theme, ‘Inclusion in and through education, language counts’. The...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Rowdy neighbour wields knife at Police
The incident happened in Gaborone after police rersponded to a neighbour’s complaints about noise at the young man’s house. The man, Kedibonye Tshoganetso, was discharged from Princess Marina Hospital on Friday after a week long stay at...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Turkish jets intercept Russian plane
Russia said the incident was a "navigational error" and that it has "clarified" the matter to Ankara. Turkish jets patrolling the border were also "harassed" by an unidentified plane on Sunday, Turkey said. Russia has been carrying out air strikes...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
How rugby star daughter's doll captivated Australia
The doll was carried by the daughter of Johnathan Thurston, captain of the winning team, North Queensland Cowboys. Thurston is an indigenous Australian, as was, for the first time in the league's history, his counterpart, Justin Hodges of the...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
How rugby star daughter's doll captivated Australia
The doll was carried by the daughter of Johnathan Thurston, captain of the winning team, North Queensland Cowboys. Thurston is an indigenous Australian, as was, for the first time in the league's history, his counterpart, Justin Hodges of the...
53561,BBC.COM,, 05 May 2015
Nasa releases thousands of images from Apollo mission
Around 13,000 scans of images from Nasa's archives, taken across ALL manned Apollo missions between 1961 and 1972 have been given to founder of the Project Apollo Archive Kipp Teague.
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2015
Even dinner time is work time
A salivating meal is soon followed by brain cracking quiz to the trainees, as soon after dinner a multimedia equipment is set in front of them for their night assignment. On this occasion, the instructors have recorded a wide selection of...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2015
Distell Botswana MD discusses the Amarula Trust
The Monitor: Tell us about the relationship between Distell Botswana and Amarula Trust. Mothusi Molokomme: Distell Botswana is a distributor of wines, ready-to-drink (ciders) and spirits in Botswana with the shareholder being the Distell Group...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Dreaming of fleeing absolute poverty
It is a situation he abhors. His is a dream of decent living, progression up the ladder and becoming the best he can possibly can in the hospitality industry. Mpontshang is one of the eight local young people currently enrolled for a three month...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Mashatu partners with eco-training for guides training
According to Pete Le Roux  the director of Mashatu, a portion of the game reserve, the southern part to be precise, has been allocated to the training institute, Eco-Training, to deliver wildlife guides courses to many young Batswana who come...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
The women among men
Moeng, who is based in the Chobe national park’s Chobe Game Lodge, has five years of experience in boat and game drives in the Chobe. She relocated from her home village of Molepolole many years ago to pursue a course in the hospitality...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Amarula field guide scholarship benefits 104 in Botswana
Brought by Distell, who brews a number of hit labels such as Amarula, Hunter’s, Savanna, wines and spirits, the Amarula Trust aims to invest back into the communities they operate in. Distell Marketing Manager for the Botswana, Namibia,...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Amarula field guide scholarship benefits 104 in Botswana
Brought by Distell, who brews a number of hit labels such as Amarula, Hunter’s, Savanna, wines and spirits, the Amarula Trust aims to invest back into the communities they operate in. Distell Marketing Manager for the Botswana, Namibia,...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Amarula Trust boosts tourism skills
They are the eighth group in Botswana to be sponsored by the trust, bringing the total number of students to receive such training in southern Africa to 103. Amarula, currently the world’s number two cream liqueur, is produced by the South...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2015
Kgafela
First annual 3rd Degree comedy show impresses
Hosted by Bambino from TLC, the comedy show, which was sponsored by Mandy Promotions, will run annually. First to enter the stage was a young Kgatleng man named Thabang Kgafela. Kgafela immediately spread laughs around with his great sense of...
Mompati Tlhankane | 05 May 2015
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Dangote, Africa’s richest man wants to buy Arsenal
Nigeria’s Dangote, an Arsenal fan worth $15.7 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, discussed buying a stake in the club five years ago before talks with the owners fell through, he said. Since then his wealth has grown more...
Onalenna Kelebeile 05 May 2015
Mangole
Hostile split rocks BMD youth
Roger Mphafe’s team withdrew from the contest in an election marked by near fistfights as tensions between the two camps ran high. Police were called in time and again to quell outbursts between rival members at the congress in Mochudi. Mphafe...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 May 2015
Rock solid: Khama and Masisi at the party's manifesto launch last year
Khama endorses Masisi for BDP chairpersonship?
Members of the BDP convened an impromptu meeting for the party leadership, members of Parliament and civic leaders in Palapye yesterday, in a team building exercise meant to foster cooperation between councillors and MPs. Several sources at the...
Onalenna Kelebeile 05 May 2015
Comrade in arms: Boko and Gaolathe
I won’t challenge Boko – Gaolathe
Addressing the BMD Youth elective congress in Mochudi over the weekend, Gaolathe said he was aware of speculation on the matter. “I want things to be clear for those who have wishes and go around spreading that I will challenge Boko,” he...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 May 2015
BCPYL president Tumisho Rakgare
BCPYL to oppose attempts to join UDC
He said this yesterday when addressing a press conference at their office. “We do not have a problem of cooperating with UDC but we want them to clear things out first. It should be known that UDC had spread hurting lies about BCP. Certain...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 May 2015
Freedom day: Mhiwatiwa during a previous appearance. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Another suspect in Kanye robbery given bail
This is after two Batswana suspects implicated in the same robbery incident, were also accorded bail. The 43-year-old Mhiwatiwa, was last week given bail at the Regional Magistrate’s Court joining Thuso Tankomane and Gaofenngwe Seitiso who...
Mpho Mokwape | 05 May 2015
Hearing loss: Masilo
Masilo needs hearing aid for trial
Masilo’s attorney and defence lawyer, Pako Moakofi, revealed this at the Village Magistrate Court yesterday. Appearing on behalf of Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, Moakofi told the court that his client had been using a hearing aid that is now...
Mompati Tlhankane | 05 May 2015
The DCEC headquarters in Gaborone
Judge raps AG on the knuckles
This is in a matter in which a union sued the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime for refusing to unionise the parastatal’s workers. Justice Ranier Busang ruled in favour of the National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and...
Oarabile Mosikare 05 May 2015
Media ownership worries BOFEPUSU
Delivering a solidarity message at the World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Gaborone on Sunday, BOFEPUSU president Johannes Tshukudu said the tendency would reduce the voice of journalists in Botswana.  He said this turn of events was...
Oarabile Mosikare 05 May 2015
Apology
The Articles were headlined “Gantsi farms Prisons or Labour Camps?” and “Child Labour Rampant in Gantsi.” The averments such as pertain to Mrs Dalene Henning and Mr Nico Henning and to Kentrek Feedlot are hereby retracted in...
Staff Writer 05 May 2015
Manual workers union official attacks Btv
The attack came hardly two days before the Press Freedom Day commemorations. Despite advise from fellow union official Dudu Joel to stop the attack as the television crew was there on official duty, Maswabi persisted and said that it is within his...
Onalenna Kelebeile 05 May 2015
Incensed: Morima says textile workers are being exploited
Morima attacks corrupt labour officers
Anthony Morima told an educational workshop during Botswana Textile, Manufacturing and Packaging Workers Union (BOTEMAPAWU) Labour Day commemoration last week that labour officers do not inspect factories. He said whenever the officers conduct...
Oarabile Mosikare 05 May 2015
Hostels for disabled learners due in Moroka
The school is the only one in the North East district with a special unit, and all children with disabilities who attend the institution are forced to travel long distances to and fro to attend school. The school caters for a total of 39 students...
Pini Bothoko | 05 May 2015
Mobile internet subscriptions jumped 87 percent in 2013
Smartphone explosion doubles internet uptake
According to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Statistics Report released this week, individual internet subscriptions jumped 86.7 percent in 2013, largely due to a similarly huge 87.6 percent jump in mobile internet...
Staff Writer 05 May 2015
Letshego Managing Director Christopher Low
Letshego in P500m shares buyback
In a circular to shareholders, the micro-lender said the proposed scheme would see the company buying back 218 million of its issued 2.18 billion shares at a price of an estimated illustrative price of about P2.57 per share. “The directors do...
Staff Writer 05 May 2015
Delegates at the HATAB conference held in Kasane recently. PIC: CHAKALISA DUBE
Tourism operators urged to venture into agritourism
Head of regional office for Africa at the Centre for the Development of Enterprise,  Dr Sid Boubekeur,  proposed this at  the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) annual conference here recently. Already a popular...
Chakalisa Dube | 05 May 2015
Mondli Ngcobo
Duo behind Koze Kuse shares secret to hit making
The Koze Kuse house track by soft-spoken DJ Merlon and vocalist Mondli Ngcobo is one of the rare tracks that a number of music lovers have truly appreciated and consider a hit. Speaking to Showbiz DJ Merlon stated that when recording their hit track,...
Dumisani Ncube 05 May 2015
Khama’s words will echo long
Khama reportedly told Mugabe that his policies were solely responsible for the collapse of his country’s economy and the resultant immigration crisis that – in part – has stoked xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Not phantom...
Mmegi Editor | 05 May 2015
Tonota all set for Ga Botate music concert
During a recent press briefing, the developer of the music concert, Dithuso Selepeng better known as DT, said he wanted to cater for the northerners during the Christmas holidays. “People go to their home villages during the festive season and...
Mompati Tlhankane | 05 May 2015
Russians celebrate World War victory in film
It was the day Nazi Germany officially conceded defeat to the then Soviet Union by signing surrender documents in Berlin just moments after midnight.  The Russians celebrate it as Victory Day annually. While that was a rough time for mankind,...
Chippa Legodimo 05 May 2015
Mafitlhakgosi
Mafitlhakgosi to raise funds
The group will be performing alongside Vee, K-Bos and Zeus to mention a few. Acts expected to grace the event include La Timmy, Scar, Mosako, MMP, Shumba Ratshega, Eskimos, Topito, Makwakwa, Lizibo and Tumza. The event is scheduled to start from...
Pauline Dikuelo | 05 May 2015
British High Commissioner to Botswana, Nick Pyle plays a shot during the charity event. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Golf tourney raises P500,000 for charity
British High Commissioner to Botswana, Nick Pyle told Mmegi Sport after the tournament that the charity event was launched last year. It is the brainchild of Pyle, Marshall Huntingford and Taff Williams.  He said Botswana is considered a...
Calistus Kolantsho | 05 May 2015
Nico safe after Letlapeng mauling
Prior to that, Majombolo literally lived dangerously as they were not safe from the drop. Their coach, Wesley Mondo described the match as critical and that they had to win it.  “The game was a bit low in the first half. In the second...
Correspondent 05 May 2015
All that glitters is gold: Budzwane shone in Palapye
Budzwane wins five gold medals at BOTESSA Championships
Budzwane, a first year Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) student won five of the 17 gold medals her team, Bracket B bagged.  All in all, Bracket B, which was made up of the University of Botswana (UB), ABM, New Era, Institute of DM, BIUST, and...
Bonte Seepi 05 May 2015
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In Tuesday's paper
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane 05 May 2015
Tittle joy: Chiefs fans break into song during their title securing 0- 0 draw against FC Satmos in Molepolole on Saturday. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Second round burst hands Magosi title
Township Rollers were the team worth mentioning at the time. Mochudi Centre Chiefs were four points behind, but Rollers’ capitulation thereafter, left many baffled. An unbeaten run stretching 13 matches, coupled with Rollers’ wretched...
Mqondisi Dube | 05 May 2015
Psycho Kingz perfoming at Maitisong Dance Show
A wait worth while
The energetic youth spoiled the audience with their beautiful dance moves from Hip Hop to Latin dance. Most of the groups and individual dancers like 8th Lion, Boy Elf, Flex, Tamirira, Rubbertwist who could not seize to amaze revellers with their...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 05 May 2015
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