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In Wednesday's paper
08 May 2015
Hosts Lobatse dominate LAHISA games
Teams Lobatse, Kanye, Ramotswa, Tlokweng, Mogoditshane, Palapye, Serowe, Bobonong, Gaborone, Chobe, Jwaneng, Mochudi, Ghanzi, Francistown, Selebi-Phikwe, Sowa, Tutume, Tsabong, Mabutsane, Ngwaketsi Land Board and Tonota attended the games. The games...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 08 May 2015
Sabure, Oathotse are National Chess Champs
Oathotse clinched the 2015 men’s title flawlessly as he went through all his nine games unbeaten on his way to collecting his P9,000 cash prize. Oathotse, who entered  the national chess finals as the highest rated player in the absence...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
CAF conducts AFCON 2017 draw today
Zebras, which failed to qualify for the 2015 AFCON finals in Equatorial Guinea, will be hoping that they get a favourable draw that could see them qualify for the second time in history. In the 2015 AFCON qualifiers, Zebras managed to overcome the...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
It is 1925 and Kgosi Sekgoma formally welcomes the Prince of Wales to Serowe
The speeches would have followed a routine, a loyal address by Sekgoma and a gracious response from the Prince with translation being provided by the resident missionary, in this case I presume, the Rev. Jennings.  Sekgoma’s retinue...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
EDD is the way to go
Last week’s directive will hopefully help reduce the P58 billion annual import bill. This is an initiative that the MTI undertook a few years back, when it was under the leadership of Dorcas Makgato. It is a commendable effort for the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 08 May 2015
Law firm fails conflict of interest test in BTC privatization
The company provided lawyers to advise BTC and Botswana Fibre Networks Limited (BOFINET) in the transaction, causing a conflict of interest. “Neither BOFINET nor BTC were aware of this conflict until March 30, 2015. The onus on declaring...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
AG working on carbon dioxide regulations
After officiating at the commissioning of the construction of the spaghetti road in Francistown, Mabeo told Mmegi that currently there is no law regulating emission rates from vehicle imports. The lack of regulations has raised fears that some...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Epilepsy, the misunderstood disorder
You are much more impressed at the young man’s knowledge of financial matters and are eagerly waiting for him to say his next sentence when he makes some rapid hiccup-like sounds, foams at the mouth and clasps at the report before him, with all...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 08 May 2015
Lions Club helps children see
The Immediate Vice President of Lions Club Gaborone, Anthony Mathias said the 35 children would get the assistance they need; be it the spectacles or any other prescribed items. “Our aim as Lions Club is to get involved in assisting the...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Govt introduces meal allowance programme for unemployed graduates
A statement from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MYSC) noted that participants of this programme would receive a meal allowance of P600 per month. According to the communication, the scheme caters for unemployed youth graduates, as well...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
CTO faced with decentralisation challenges
When answering a question in Parliament recently, the Minister of Transport Tshenolo Mabeo said due to unavailability of posts within the ministries, it was impossible to create fully functional transport units, even where there are officers....
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Butlers tenure thus far: the good and the bad
However he is still relatively new and is been given a chance to prove himself. Having said that, time is ticking and he cannot use the ‘I’m building a team’ line forever. At one point, that line will pass its sell by date and we...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Cooking is the way to a mans heart myth or reality?
I once had a chat with a few friends about this, and we were divided on the subject. I wonder if cooking is the way to a man’s heart because men genuinely enjoy hearty meals as we have been made to believe, or it’s an opportune time for...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Money causes havoc in the Double Trouble house
The pompous and overly confident pair, Matthias and Sibu, initially won the prize, which caused a lot of havoc in the house, during the Friday night challenge.  The housemates were required to get a fish from water and use a combination to...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
ATI steals the show at Summer Explosion
The local rapper, born Atlasaone Molemogi, left revellers yearning for more with his electrifying stage performance. The Ka-ching hitmaker surprised over 8,000 people who thronged the event. He showed up in a suspended cage clad in white. The event...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
AKA hits fan
The man was slapped across the face after he told the multi-award winning rapper that his former ‘archrival’, Cassper Nyovest, is better than him. The Cape Town-born AKA, 27, is not new to controversy.  Apart from his chart topping...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Jazz on the lawn takes it up a notch
The show featured a strong line up comprising of Jimmy Dludlu, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Nnunu Ramogotsi, Atjazz, Punah Gabasiane-Molale, Mpho Sebina, Louis Mhlanga, HHP and The Pulse of Joy Choir, and Shanti Lo. The performances kicked off with...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Old mans killer appeals today
The 55-year-old serial offender was sentenced to death last year for the murder of the visually impaired septuagenarian at Ga-Mosusu Lands and five years for attacking and unlawfully wounding the old man’s 74-year-old wife. Gabaakanye, who has...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Zimbabwean inmates want permanent Secretaries jailed
Last year August Justice Bengbame Sechele ordered the government to provide foreign inmates with ARVs free of charge. Two Zimbabwean prisoners, with the help of Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) sued the government for refusing...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Stanbic profits plunge
According to the bank, income declined to P666 million from P813 million in 2013 largely due to systematic pressures in the market, which include, the low interest rates environment, the freeze in bank charges increases as well as the prevailing...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Electricity tariffs hiked
According to a statement released by BPC, tariffs for domestic customers consuming up to 200-kiloWatt per hour (kWh) have been increased by 7.5 percent while the domestic category customers consuming more than 200kWh per month were increased by 10...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
In Tuesday paper
08 May 2015
Gaone Rantlhoiwa - Kopisa
08 May 2015
First Division South moots Top 8 cup
League secretary, Sydney Magagane said the tournament can only be possible if there is funding. He said they are yet to meet with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) on how they could be assisted. He told Mmegi Sport that if they find...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Deadlock rekindles Chiefs interest
With Rollers fast getting out of sight, it was left to Orapa United to put brakes on the pacesetters’ juggernaut. The Ostriches managed to limit Rollers to a 0-0 draw that saw Chiefs slice the advantage at the top to a still intimidating eight...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
BR Highlanders coach resigns
Highlanders’ spokesperson, Jacob Monyeki confirmed Mokute’s departure. He said they received Mokute’s resignation letter on Sunday, a day after the team lost 4-0 to Miscellaneous. “As Highlanders management, we called an...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 08 May 2015
Francistown dominates opening day
Team Francistown dominated on Sunday as their swimmers had a good day in the pool, coming out tops in the 100 metres (m) breast stroke girls and boys, 100m freestyle girls and boys and in the 100m backstroke boys. The team scooped 12 medals in the...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 08 May 2015
BNSC to hand over national teams to govt
BNSC chairman, Solly Reikeletseng told delegates at last week’s special general meeting that they want government to bear the full funding of the national teams especially when they engage in world competition qualifiers. He said the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 08 May 2015
Ushering the festive season with Christmas carols
The main acts of the night was Hope Orchestra and Chorus Ensemble, which blew away the audience with their well designed vocals and orchestral skills. The orchestral sound coordinated with the various vocals such as turner, baritone and...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Pitse ya naga couple optimistic ahead of next years pageant
The Balekane Ba Botswana couple will be turning 50 in 2016 when Botswana celebrates 50th anniversary of independence. The couple has transformed many lives since their crowning last year October. The couple worked with Moabi Trust Fund and Botswana...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Ga bo Rangolo festival matches on
The show that recently re-branded from Ga bo Tate to Ga bo Rangolo is a brainchild of one local musician Dithuso Selepeng also known as DT in the music circles.  In a press brief recently, Selepeng addressed many issues among them the...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Rekunde to headline MyMaun Experience comedy night
Organizers say there will be a comedy night on December 27, 2015 at the Cresta Rileys Hotel. The event comes with the package of the My Maun Experience alongside Major Moves Comedy. Coming in as no surprise and leading the pack will be Maun-based...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Khan crowned 'Little Miss Princess of the World Bots'
Khan beat competition from 19 other contestants in what was a tough call for the judges. Khan would now go on to represent Botswana in Bulgaria next year where she will face 85 other contestants from various countries. Another 14-year old Wedu Sebina...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
DITSHWANELO press statement on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
People living with disabilities worldwide, face many barriers to inclusion in society. There is constrained access to participate in society on a basis equal to other persons, in terms of, for example, access to and use of transportation, employment,...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2015
Hope Christmas Carols
428,Moreri Sejakgomo,, 08 May 2015
University students care for disabled
On Wednesday November 18, five modified desks for learners in wheel-chairs were donated to Bonewamang Primary. The desks were presented to the school by Lesego Otukile and Vivian Motsatsi who are special education students at the University of...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2015
Broadhurst Pre-School reception class graduates
The school has a family environment and all the children call her Teacher Granny! Every year we celebrate our Annual Broadhurst Pre-School and Daycare Centre Christmas and Graduation Party in grand style. Children of ages one-six years old, all...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2015
Govt denies blacklisting newspapers
However Members of Parliament Noah Salakae and Pius Mokgware argued that Sunday Standard has been blacklisted as it received only P10,662 from a total of P4,388,698 spent on private newspapers in the 2014/15 financial year. “The criteria used...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
More effort required to fight HIV/AIDS
In an interview with Mmegi following EU’s participation in the march to commemorate World AIDS Day organised by the District Multi Sectoral AIDS Committee (DMSAC) last Friday, Baum said free provision of ARV might not be an ever-lasting...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Delay in passing BEC Amendment Bill blocking transformation
In his remarks in the BEC Annual Report 2014-2015 for the year ended March 2015 the BEC Board Council chairman Dr Joseph Tsonope said that among the challenges that made the organisation to come short of fully implementing its strategy has been...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Bus accident claims one life, six in critical condition
Although investigations are underway, the police said they suspect the bus driver might have lost control of the bus. “The accident occurred at around 10.05am, along the Makolojwane river,” confirmed Eric Balondi, the traffic boss for...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Moswaanes motion defeated
Gaborone North Member of Parliament (MP), Haskins Nkaigwa said instead of finding the root cause to the water supply problem, Moswaane called for monitoring of the situation as a way of trying to score cheap popularity points. Last Friday, the...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Nyangabgwe hospital guilty of negligence
The plaintiff in the case, Stella Dube, through her attorney Rodger Callender initially demanded P300,000 for pain, suffering and loss of amenities of life and disfigurement. She also demanded the ministry to pay the costs of the suit. Dube...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Load shedding looms
The corporation came up with two initiatives: load management and load shedding, to control power usage as the demand and supply was not balancing. BPC public relations officer, Sandy Mosarwa said in an interview that they were doing load management...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Beware of new Greeks bearing gifts
From energy, to health, to infrastructure, climate change, peace, trade, agriculture and even cyber security and biodiversity conservation, China has pledged to stand by Africa as a development partner. Hidden within the centuries of colonialism...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 08 May 2015
Huawei drills students on latest technologies
Sponsored by Huawei, the training programme, saw the University of Botswana (UB) students, including their counterparts from Indonesia and Serbia, receive mentoring in 3G, LTE 4G, E-PON and Cloud Computing among others. Speaking at the closing...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Business Botswana takes charge of PSDP
This was revealed yesterday at the official transfer of the PSDP to Business Botswana in which the European Union (EU) also signed a grant agreement for €1.128 million (P13.29 million).  The grant is meant to enable Botswana’s...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Historic Karowe Mine targets P2.4bn revenues
The revenue will range from $200 million to $220 million (P2.4 billion) from its Karowe mine next year. The operating guidance excluded revenue from the sale of exceptionally high-value stones such as the 1,111-carat gem it unearthed last month, the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Seventh Son
Young Thomas is apprenticed to the local Spook to learn to fight evil spirits. His first great challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin escapes her confinement while the Spook is away.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
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