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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
Tinkerbell & The Neverbeast
Fun and talented animal fairy Fawn believes you can't judge a book by its cover, or an animal by its fangs, so she befriends a huge and mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast. While Tinkerbell and her friends aren't so sure about this scary...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
The Judge
Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Exodus: Gods and Kings
The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
John Wick
An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
399,Staff Writer,, 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
Exodus: Gods and Kings
The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Best of Me
A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Big Hero 6
The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
399,Staff Writer,, 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
The Judge
Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Paddington
A family befriends a talking bear at a London train station.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Exodus: Gods and Kings
The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Big Hero 6
The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
John Wick
An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
08 May 2015
Botswana prepares for Afro-Basketball qualifiers
Botswana Basketball Association (BBA) public relations officer and coach of the women side, James Kalebwe has told Mmegi Sport that training started at the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) indoor courts yesterday.  He said the men’s...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,, 08 May 2015
First Division North clubs told to focus
The second round kicks-off on January 24 a week after the original January 17 date. Olopeng told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the League Committee convened a meeting on Sunday to evaluate the first round. He said they normally have a non-eventful...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Players drag Orapa United to labour
They are battling to get their outstanding signing on fees from the club. The Labour Department will hear the case of Kagiso Tutuwe next Thursday while that of Shabane Nonde is scheduled for January 20.  Tutuwe claims he is owed P20,000, while...
439,Thato Kala,, 08 May 2015
BPL finalises new innovations for Premier League
He said they are working round the clock to formulate a strategy for the league that will usher in new things.  “We are fine-tuning new and exciting innovations that we are going to launch at the end of February,” he said. He...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 08 May 2015
Villander uses his skill to earn a living
This, however, does not seem is not the case with Teko Simmons Villander who resides in Gaborone West and earns a living using his skill as a craftsman.  The Afrikaans speaking Villander, originally from Tsabong says he has been creating art...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 08 May 2015
The transformation of K1
It may seem like he was up to his usual partying ways, but this young man has turned over a new leaf. Ramontshonyana was raised in a humble Christian family in Kanye. His artistic talents were unearthed at Ngwaketse Junior Shool in 1991, when he...
46404,Mpho Maswikila,, 08 May 2015
Lansmore ranked Gaborones best hotel
Of the 13 hotels listed in the capital city, Lansmore emerged at the top, based on user reviews on the site. Lansmore Masa Square strives to redefine the hospitality experience of business and leisure travellers in Botswana. Nestled in the heart of...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Orange to launch mobile advertising service
Dubbed ‘Orange Makoya’, the service assists brand owners, stores and other suppliers to get access to customers who have an inclination towards a particular type of product or service. The service which is expected to be operational...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Save us! we lost the elections!
08 May 2015
RIP General Merafhe
The former Vice President and the first commander of the Botswana Defence Force, Lieutenant General Mompati Merafhe, passed away yesterday morning after a long illness. Merafhe served in the public service for more than four decades. He started his...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 08 May 2015
Tribute to Merafhe (1936-2015)
His record of public service dates back to his commissioning as a Constable in the then Bechuanaland Protectorate Police in 1960. In the decades since he has distinguished himself in many roles - including founding BDF Commander, a respected...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Merafhe, the undiplomatic diplomat Nasha knew
Merafhe was quite difficult to shake once he had taken a stand on something.  Perhaps the best description of Merafhe comes from the former Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Margaret Nasha. She gives a vivid description of the Merafhe that...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 08 May 2015
The hawkish, reliable right-hand man
He reports that Merafhe has been an attack dog and elder that both the BDP and government could not do without. Merafhe adjusted very well into civilian life and joined active politics in 1989 after retiring from the army where he had been founding...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Remembering the controversial Merafhe
However, throughout his political career, which spanned 25 years, Merafhe came across as a controversial figure. Merafhe left politics both as a loathed and admired figure for his proclamations. The departed general will remain one of the most...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Departed Merafhes wry humour to be missed
Indeed he was one of the great men to be remembered for his strong and sometimes sardonic sense of humor. Below are some of the strong opinions, comments and ideas he contributed during his time in parliament. These were taken verbatim from the...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,, 08 May 2015
Politicians honour Merafhe
Merafhe died yesterday morning after a long undisclosed illness.According to the former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairman Daniel Kwelagobe, Merafhe served the country with distinction and honour in particular during the time he was the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,, 08 May 2015
Merafhe dies
The government spokesperson Dr Jeff Ramsay confirmed the passing away of Merafhe. “It is with a deep sense of loss that we have been informed that one of our nation’s outstanding statesmen, His Honour the Former Vice President,...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,, 08 May 2015
New Year, new beginnings, tough decisions have to be made
Sport is a result oriented business, and we should as a Nation treat is as such, especially at international level. We cannot forever participate in international competitions, but we should compete. I have since realised that we only compete in a...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
08 May 2015
Orange hosts inaugural media golf tourney
Veteran journalist, Dikarabao Ramudubu of the Botswana Guardian and the Midweek Sun newspapers walked away as the winner of the inaugural Orange Botswana Media Golf Tournament. Orange hosted the local media to a golf tournament that is aimed at...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Judo and karate rake in medals
Ryushin-Kan brought home seven gold medals, five silver and 12 bronze medals from individual events. The style bagged two gold, two silver and other two bronze medals in team event. Sensei Isaiah Ramontshonyana said the team could have brought home...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
BNSC affiliates call for grant increases
Five affiliates given cars. Speaking at the handover of vehicles to five affiliates at the National Stadium yesterday, the president of the Botswana Volleyball Federation, David Molaodi raised concern that the grants they received from BNSC keep...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Motlakase coach quits
According to Changwe, when he left for the off-season holiday he wrote to the club management requesting for a salary increment. He also demanded that they beef up some departments in the squad. “Previously when I came here, I agreed to a...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 08 May 2015
Orange Klif Smartphone Tour Successful
Orange Botswana executive, Mosarwa Molema, said this while speaking with Showbizz after the tour. The seven towns’ tour started at Jwaneng on June 22, 2015, before moving to Gantsi the following day. The tour then proceeded to Maun,...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 08 May 2015
Kelly Khumalo billed for Gantsi
Chairperson of Sexanana Foundation, Olebogile Motsamai, said the Asine hitmaker will be performing at the Show You Care concert, which is meant to raise funds for needy children in Gantsi.  Other artists slated for the day are; La’Timmy,...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 08 May 2015
Bang Gae artistes to grace Swaziland Hipnotik festival
Musicians from the stable expected to perform at the event include, Epic, Young Black, Donno, Big Duce and Miz- E Somz. Bang Gae has produced music for a number of musicians.  Speaking to Showbiz, Bang Gae executive manager, Tsaone ‘Young...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Cracker Nights gives upcoming comedians a platform
The event is held every Tuesday evening at President hotel and is hosted by comedy veterans, Rib Cracker and MOD. Cracker Nights was established a few months ago. “This is a platform to empower upcoming comedians and give them more performance...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Mascom lauded for youth empowerment initiatives
The initiative is driven through the 81 Mascom Kitsong Centres that exist in villages across the country. Speaking at a Mascom Kitsong Centre workshop held in Gaborone on Monday, Director in the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Banks can weather the storm Union
Speaking to Mmegi Business, BOBEU general secretary, Lebogang Keabetswe said while they believe they can collectively weather the storm in the banking sector with the dedication of the employees, some banks are already looking for an easier way...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Khoemacau to spend P2bn on new copper mine
The construction of the mine is set to start in 2016 with the first copper shipment to the markets expected in 2018. Addressing the media in Gaborone yesterday, Cupric Africa Chief Executive Officer, Sam Rasmussen said the mine will produce 50,000...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Anatomy of (another) coup in Lesotho
And there was the promise of income from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, supplying ‘white gold’ to the thirsty South African reef. The overdue signature of this scheme was one stated reason for the coup that saw Major General Justin...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2015
Parley not for the short-tempered
Evidently, there were very few questions from legislators who just arrived from a two-month long vacation that started in April, during which they addressed their constituents.  A lot happened between April and July 6. Among such events, the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 08 May 2015
Go Masisi
08 May 2015
Di e lemile bogole fa kae?
A mangwe a sa ntse a le teng, mme ga a bidiwe jaaka a ne a bidiwa nako ele. Go kwalwa le gone, Setswana se kwalwa se latlhelelwa fela. Puo e re dilo tse di sulafaditse Setswana, ga se sa tlhole se le monate jaaka pele. E re go buiwa jaana, potso e...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
The drought of the 1960s
This was so long lasting and so devastating that it now seems slightly surprising that it left no visible mark, no obvious scar of any kind which would tell younger generations about those years which, for so many, were very tough.  It is indeed...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Burundi refugees flock into Dukwi
The political crisis in the Central African country provoked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid to stand for a third term in office with the opposition branding Nkurunziza’s bid unconstitutional and a violation of a peace deal that...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Serule councillor, Dikgosi at loggerhead
P680,000 project at the centre of conflict At the centre of the conflict is a P680,000 project, which the councillor says is at risk of being stolen from the community. In a heated Kgotla meeting on Monday, some residents called for the sacking of...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 08 May 2015
New NGO pushes for united Africa
The civil organisation says most Africans are obsessed with identifying those thought different from themselves in a process that is likely to reinforce domination or subordination. This, in turn, has contributed greatly to intolerance. In an...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Land waiting lists to go public in October
Speaking at a leadership forum yesterday, Maele said the development would force land authorities to clean up their waiting lists and ensure that land seekers have easy access. “In October, I will make it public that people can now visit their...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Federations livid as essential services list grows
Under the amended Trade Dispute Bill, which debuted in Parliament on Monday, government intends to add teaching services, state broadcasting services, immigration and custom services, to the essential services list. Under existing legislation,...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Pregnant mother pleads guilty to killing previous baby
Tonto, who is heavily pregnant at the moment, is alleged to have drunk a concoction and prematurely delivered a baby whom she dumped next to a toilet on February 25, 2011 in Selebi-Phikwe. Tonto pleaded guilty to a single count of infanticide before...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Banyana ba tricky, Majita ba thirsty!
Word has it that the guys were angry because the girls refused to sleep with them.  Its either these girls are naïve or think that they are clever (which they evidently aren’t).  Most men who can take ladies on these all...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Police search for missing Lobatse boy
Investigations underwayParents urged to closely monitor children Woodhall Police Detective Superintendent and District Criminal Investigation Officer, David Maruatona told Mmegi that a family member had reported the boy’s disappearance at...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 08 May 2015
Justice Walia refuses to recuse himself
On Monday, Walia ruled that he would not be stepping down from the matter as requested by defence attorney Friday Leburu. “I am afraid there are no reasons as to why I should recuse myself and I won’t be doing that. The application for...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
LSB queries judges chosen for Khama case
The panel will comprise Justices Singh Walia, Abednico Tafa and Phadi Solomon. The dispute between the Society and Khama arose in March after the LSB learnt that the President had rejected the appointment of prominent attorney, Omphemetse Motumise to...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
BDP blocks power, water probe
The motion followed two days of pandemonium in the National Assembly, starting on Monday when security personnel carried UDC Gaborone Central MP, Phenyo Butale out of Parliament after a heated debate over the motion. Deputy Speaker, Kagiso Molatlhegi...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
UDC MPs vow to use force in Parley
Interestingly, they were joined in their declaration by Botswana Congress Party (BCP) parliamentarian, Bagalatia Arone of Okavango. “From now onward we are going to work as a collective. After party caucuses, we will have a joint opposition...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Mookane o ipelela dingwaga tse di lekgolo
Ipelo e tla nna ka Phukwi ale 18 shameko le ditiragalo tse dingwe tsa botlhokwa. Se se senogile mo potsolotsong le mothusa monnasetilo wa komiti e e baakanyetsang moletlo Basimane Mannaesi, yo a boletseng fa dipaakanyo di ile magoletsa, mme go...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 08 May 2015
Maruatona o itumelela Chese
A re se se supagetse ka mafelo a beke jaaka ba ne ba tshegeditse kgaisano ya motshameko o ntle le barotloetsi monongwaga. Fa a bua morago ga kgaisano e, Maruatona o boletse gore kgaisano ya monongwaga e tsamaile fela sentle ka thelelo jaaka ba ne ba...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 08 May 2015
Butler o lekile, go padile Batswana
Dipuo le dikeletso tse di tla jaana morago ga gore setlhopha sag a Butler se iphitlhele se ntsheditswe ntle ga kgaisano ya CHAN ke setlhopha sa Lesotho, se Batswana ba neng ba sa solofela gotlhelele fa se ka fenya Dipitse go sa kgathelesege gore di...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 08 May 2015
Lenyora, lefifi di supuditse motlotlegi Ngaka Butale
Batswana ba setse ba tshelela fela mo tshotlegong le letlhoko la ditlamelo le ditirelo tse di botlhokwa mo matshelong a bone ka e a re fela motho a ntse a re o apeile ka setofo sa motlakase a hakgamale fela go setse gore tshoo, fa gongwe a bone fela...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 08 May 2015
Tepo loapi e aname Radithupa
Fela bangwe ba bo ba setse ba botsa dipotso gore a ba tepo loapi jaanong ba a bo ba ntse ba lepile sentle le ka ditshipi tsa bone. Ba tepo loapi ba ne ba dirisa sekgoa ke seo, ba re go tla nna le mo gotweng “fairly warm winter”, ke gore...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 08 May 2015
Mosupi o le boditse phokoje
Xhaashe Gkaxao o jaana, mo tshekong e mosekisiwa Tsoa Xao Dabe o lebisitswe molato wa go thukhutha ka dikgoka a bo a itseela Margret Mpati mogala wa letheka o o lopileng makgolo a mane a dipula(P400), ga mmogo le sekete sa dipula (P1000.00). Mo...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 08 May 2015
Maraganateng a baithuti ba mmadikolo
Fela go lebega dikubetsano le maragana teng segolo bogolo kwa mmadikolo, a tla ba kgopakgopetsa gore ba bue ka lentswe le lengwefela le go atlega mo dikgannyeng tsa bone. Mmegadikgang wa Naledi, OAGENG BATENEGI, o kanoka seemo go ya ka dingwaga di...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 08 May 2015
Letsatsi: mmoki wa monana
Mogaka a leletswa ke setlhopha sa masole sa diphala, a gogotlega ka pina ya mogaka, Ratsie Setlhako ya “ A re chencheng.”  A tloga ngwaga o o latelang a oloma ka Kamponwane fa pele ga Tautona wa lefatshe leno Ian Khama Seretse...
08 May 2015
Ba sekela go utswa dikhondomo
Boraro jo, bone bo ile go arabela melato e ba e lebisitsweng ya go thuba le utswa, e e akaretsang go utswa dipaki tsa dikhondomo tsa modiro wa TRUST di le masome a mabedi le bongwe tsa tlhwatlhwa ya makgolo a mabedi le lesome la dipula (P210.00). Go...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 08 May 2015
Segale o nakeng tsa Nare
Fela Bakgatla mo metseng ka go farologana supa Kgosi Segale ka monwana mo go se ba reng ke go tsaya letlhakore ga gagwe. Dikgang tsa gore Kgosi Segale o tsaya letlhakore, di simologile kwa motseng wa Oodi dikgwedi tse tharo tse di fetileng, kwa ntwa...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 08 May 2015
Mmegadikgang o tshosediwa go thubetswa
Go tshosediwa moo, godiragetse kwa lekgotleng la ga mmakaseterata lwa Letlhakane. E ne e rile go le pele ka letsatsi leo, babelaelwa mo ditshekong ka go farologana ga tsone ba itshupa mo lekgotleng, mme ya re morago ga seo babelaelwa bangwe ba ba...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 08 May 2015
BDF VI Stings Itekeng
BDF VI (3) Itekeng (1) The game started with BDF stretching the lead going into the second set leading 2-0. In the biting cold of the diamond mine, Theko Baruti stung Itekeng players with a thunderbolt taken from afar field to increase the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
In this week's paper
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
BFA Orders Notwane/Satmos replay
The management committee had docked the Premier League rookies, Sankoyo Bush Bucks 29 points for using Zimbabwean striker, Morris Rudzivo while not properly registered. Sankoyo were initially found guilty by the BFA disciplinary committee before they...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Galenamotlhale scoops player of the season award
Galenamotlhale beat Township Rollers’ midfielder, Segolame Boy and Orapa United striker Hendrick Moyo to win the most prestigious award of the night, the Player of the Season, with a prize tag of P75 000. He also won the bePlayer of the Season,...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 08 May 2015
DJ Sbu to launch his Mofaya in Botswana
DJ Sbu, who is also a businessman, told Showtime at the DStv delicious international food and music festival in Johannesburg over the weekend that he would also be coming to conduct workshops around the country to impart some of his knowledge to...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Nkonzo goes musical at the comedy show
The line up of the comedy show that was hosted by Ribcracker consisted of Phenyo, Mawee, Kagiso Lediga, David Kibuuka and Nkonzo The moment the South African comic stepped on the stage carrying his guitar a number of women in the audience...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Ramaphatle Legwetla lives to expectations
Despite the chilly weather, people came dressed in the traditional attires to this event, which was also graced by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Thamaga-Kumakwane Tshenolo Mabeo, government officials as well as the chief and village elders. On...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Huawei to train 1,000 African ICT students
Charles Ding, Senior Vice President, Huawei, announced the training plan for Africa during a panel discussion entitled ‘Africa Mobile Technology’ at the World Economic Forum on Africa. He said, “Governments in Africa need to develop...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
SB Gets Broader Access To BURS Data
This comes after the two entities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last week, which will strengthen the cooperation between them.  The MOU will facilitate the provision of timely, accurate and relevant information mainly about the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Entrepreneur Launches Personalised SMS advertising
As Seek.r Concepts' Operations Director, 32-year-old Moatswi aims at meeting customers’ needs by sending them personalised and requested advertisements or updates on sales, promotions and marketing. Seek.r Concepts, which is self-funded and...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 08 May 2015
Land crisis: dont blame Batswana
It therefore, comes as a shock when custodians of this scare commodity, the Department of Lands, declare that instead, Batswana do have land and for that matter in excess. When appearing before the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee last week,...
540,Monitor Editor,, 08 May 2015
James Mathokgwane
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Govt beefs up security in Jwaneng
As part of the measure, Kgathi said police officers in Jwaneng have been increased to 167, of which 36 are special constables. He said the mining town was important to the government as it produces the precious stone, which is a major contributor to...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 08 May 2015
There is life after cancer
Cancer survivors, volunteers, media practitioners and other members of the public thronged the venue for the event, which was held under the theme, ‘Cancer can be treated: Let’s get physical’. Jack’s Gym coordinator Lisa...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 08 May 2015
Ghanzi district turns to toll free no# to service rads
Their Customer Service Centre, the first of its kind by a district council in the country, is manned by a multi-lingual local people who take calls from the diverse language groupings of the Ghanzi as they call about services. The toll free numbers...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Land applicants exceed Botswanas population
“We are concerned about the waiting list. The number of people who have applied for land exceeds Botswana’s population,”said the accounting officer for Lands and Housing, Thatayaone Raphaka, in an answer to a question from MP for...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
JTC takes full council debates to the public
When tabling a motion, concillor for Seole ward, Obed Monkge said the move will enable the voters to come in large numbers and judge if their representatives are doing what they are sent to do. Monkge’s motion seeks to force the council to do...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 08 May 2015
Opportunist lawyers fleece ignorant clients
This surfaced at a recent appearance of officials from the Administration of Justice  (AoJ) before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Maun East legislator and PAC member, Kosta Markus complained that many clients were ridiculously exploited...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
MoESD addresses accommodation woes
Speaking during the national teachers day celebrations at Molepolole Sports Complex on Friday, the Minister of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) Unity Dow stated that currently there are 16,000 houses for both primary and secondary school...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Light sentence for Gerald estate rapist
In addition, Senior Magistrate Thebeetsile Mulalu ruled that Moraope should receive five strokes after being certified fit by a medical practitioner. Mulalu said that rape is a very serious offence that carries a minimum sentence of 10 years in jail...
50362,Faith Siako,,2015/february/01,2015-02-01 12:37:00, 08 May 2015
Tonota School: Disaster waiting to happen
Civic leaders in the area say the school premises are not conducive to a learning environment, even describing it as a death trap. During the just ended Tonota sub-district council meeting, councillors of Borolong and Chadibe villages noted that the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Boko sires baby Moono
Baby Moono, named after the popular UDC slogan, was born just as the multitudes of supporters and members of Boko’s party, the Botswana National Front (BNF), were gathered in Thamaga to kick-start the 50th anniversary celebrations. When the...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
UDC teachers day message
The theme: Teacher: A Change Agent For Global Competitive Human Resource And Economic Diversification is fitting to the current global trends and Botswana in particular. With globalisation, Botswana does not only train for the Botswana market but...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2015
The establishment of the protectorate (Part 3) The Warren expedition
Having only evacuated the same lands during the previous year, as part of its general imperial pullback in the region, the Liberal Party government of Prime Minister William Gladstone was initially unwilling to re-impose its authority. But,...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Witchcraft, anyone?
Well, actually, Mr. or Ms. Moswetsi, it does not.  Except in a person’s mind. No-one, no animal and no thing can in fact come to harm by supernatural means, and not one example of such an effect, from any time or place, has ever been...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2015
Masire speech divides BDP congress
During the elective regional conference, former minister Peter Siele stood to read a letter from the former President, which openly backed Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi to the chairmanship position. Masisi is one of the five contenders for the...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Police dragged to court
The family of Olefhile Momphitlhi wants closure on a four-year matter in which their son vanished without a trace while allegedly in police custody. According to papers before the court, on August, 7, 2011 Momphitlhi accompanied by his brothers,...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
My encounter with a polygamist
Now my friend was most concerned about the polygamist I had referred to in my last article. According to him, the octogenarian was a poor representative of ‘real’ polygamists in his country. A polygamist married to three wives, my new...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Police dragged to court
The family of Olefhile Momphitlhi wants closure on a four-year matter in which their son vanished without a trace while allegedly in police custody. According to papers before the court, on August, 7, 2011 Momphitlhi accompanied by his brothers,...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
A P100 million project gamble in the offing
It is, of course, natural that, having been so seriously hurt in the recent election, it will feel under extra pressure to pull off a master stroke of some kind in order to give everyone that feel good factor which, right now, is so conspicuously...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
The establishment of the protectorate (Part 3) The Warren expedition
Having only evacuated the same lands during the previous year, as part of its general imperial pullback in the region, the Liberal Party government of Prime Minister William Gladstone was initially unwilling to re-impose its authority. But,...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
In Friday's paper
08 May 2015
National bowls to proceed without a sponsor
Botswana Bowling Association (BBA) public relations officer, John Gaborutwe told Mmegi Sport that traditional sponsors BOMAID have since pulled out due to financial constraints. “The national tournament is going ahead nonetheless and we are...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 08 May 2015
Fighters, Lovers begin quest for Premier League berth
The play-off was supposed to have kicked-off last week, but was delayed due to Uniao Flamengo Santos’ protest at it challenged Fighters eligibility. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) executive committee member, Eatametse Olopeng told a...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Chiefs ride storm to smash their way to glory
Mental strength Like any other team in the Premier League, Chiefs were at some point faced with some challenges both on and off the field. There were reports of instability within the club management, alleged rift between some key players and the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Trio battle to stay afloat
A six pointer is on the cards in Serowe where Notwane visit Motlakase while Satmos face dethroned champions, Township Rollers also in Serowe tomorrow. Chouka and Toronto will get the ball rolling in the afternoon before the evening encounter between...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 08 May 2015
Baboneng to launch their first ever action movie
The movie launch will be held at the Majestic Five Hotel in Palapye on Saturday. Among the many people expected to attend the launch are Member of Parliament (MP) for Palapye, also Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development, Master Goya,...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 08 May 2015
Khawa Dune Challenge promises exciting arts acts
The event, which will be held from May 15 to 17, 2015, is associated with exhilarating sporting activities and celebration of Botswana culture. Hosted at the remote village of Khawa, this year those in attendance will get more with the introduction...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Masekela, Keita leave a mark in Gaborone
The two performed in separate shows last month, with each leaving their own mark on the stage. However, these were not just music festivals but also encompassed historical moments, which will be forever cherished. The two shows also reminded people...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Press Freedom Day message by Press Council of Botswana
We also confirm our solidarity with those who continue to be harassed by the system just because they are doing their job. We should note that annually over 100 national celebrations take place each year to commemorate this Day. UNESCO leads the...
400,Tshireletso Motlogelwa,, 08 May 2015
Battle of the BDP Chairmanship
08 May 2015
Silencing the media is the regimes plan
This draconian act comes after the paper published an investigative story this week linking Zambian national Jerry Chitube to illegal activities with the notorious Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS) and the ruling Botswana Democratic...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 08 May 2015
What will you do with that 6%?
“The worst thing someone can do would be to get into more debt, to get that ‘top-up’ and get more credit,” he says. Hoko says of his client base, he has found that public servants are among the most debt-stressed, as they...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Valiant maid recounts her city woes
Like other young women dreaming of a better life,  25 years ago *Masego Jackson, then at a tender age of 24, packed her bags and headed for the bright lights of Gaborone. Before then, Jackson had lived her formative years with her parents at...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Seeking out the banking sectors lost sheep
The results of the inaugural Global Findex Database, caused consternation in the local financial services arena, when they were first released in 2012, indicating that only 30 percent of adults in Botswana held bank accounts. The World Bank global...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Inside the motshelo nest-egg
Mmegi: What was the motivation behind setting up the Motshelo account and please give us its brief? Sefena: We are a bank that exists to help Batswana prosper, and towards the end of 2011, we noted reports of security issues within metshelo, stories...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
When the hunted becomes the hunter
With the industry facing shortages of loanable funds due to a prolonged period of over-extended lending without commensurate growth in deposits, banks have embarked on a deposit rummage offering unusually high returns for savers. Sitting on over P10...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Botswana improves in tourism competitiveness
The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report for 2015 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) under the theme, “Growing through Shocks”.  In the report, Botswana is ranked 88th out of 141 countries as compared to 94 out...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Letshego gets aggressive with deposit taking
Traditionally a consumer lending company, Letshego has now embarked on a mission to diversify into a deposit-taking financial institution. Recently, the company announced it has entered into negotiations with a third party in Tanzania to become a 75...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Yet more scams
A few weeks ago a woman contacted me on Facebook and told me that a man had approached her on Facebook and a relationship had developed between them. She said: “I have been communicating with someone named Luca Anders and he became my Facebook...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:20:00, 08 May 2015
BMC eyes beef exports to China
This is part of the Commission’s continued endeavour towards diversifying from a reliance on the European Union (EU) and South Africa markets for exports. More than 70 percent of BMC’s beef exports are sold in the lucrative EU market....
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
BMC eyes beef exports to China
This is part of the Commission’s continued endeavour towards diversifying from a reliance on the European Union (EU) and South Africa markets for exports. More than 70 percent of BMC’s beef exports are sold in the lucrative EU market....
08 May 2015
Regent to buy Zambian insurance firm
The disposal by Blue comes as part of the restructuring process that was announced last month and it is expected to help the group divest from non-core investment despite BAS Zambia being the only long term insurance licence holder in the group. The...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
New generation of medical insurance cover
In this interview, Symphony Health Managing director Rose Tatedi explains to BusinessWeek how the their ‘new generation’ or savings type scheme might be the most suitable medical insurance cover option  BusinessWeek: How has...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Four bidders race to convert Orapa power station
Under the Expressions of Interest tender opened this week, one of the four bidders could supply the Orapa power station with natural gas on a trial basis, as a means of testing the plant’s conversion. At present, Orapa, an emergency plant for...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Another copper mine shuts down
The company has also taken a decision to significantly cut production at its flagship mine, Mowana open pit. Thakadu becomes the second copper mine this year to be closed after Discovery Metals shut down Boseto mine in January. In a statement...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
BDP Reform Agenda Conversation; 22 Discussion Points
Honoured as I am by colleagues to believe I can adequately discharge the functions of SG, I am convinced one has to contest elections on a campaign platform articulating clear issues of what they as a candidate represent. A key plank of my platform...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2015
Brilliant13 for Mandela Washington Fellowship programme
The selected participants will partake in a six week academic residency at a US university, which would include seminars, mentoring and networking sessions, community service opportunities, site visits and cultural outings. Miller explained said US...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Thorns among roses at Dukwi refugee camp
A refugee is someone who is outside their home country because they have suffered (or feared) persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, or political opinion; because they are a member of a persecuted social category of persons; or...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Khamas diplomatic tiff
President Khama and his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma were quoted widely by the media to have clashed with their Zimbabwean counterpart, Robert Mugabe over xenophobic violence in South Africa. The media quoted Zuma and Khama demanding that...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Why DCEC raided The Gazette
The raid on The Gazette and subsequent arrest of three staff members and lawyer by the agents of the Directorate Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) was due to the newspaper’s publication of fresh cases before the state organ. The DCEC agents...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Factionalism rocking BCP
The current secretary general, Kesitegile Gobotswang, and secretary for information and publicity Taolo Lucas are likely to battle it out for the position of vice president. It is said that backed by the vocal so-called Ditimamolelo and Tumiso...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Ntuane advises BDP govt to enact key reforms
Ntuane wrote this to his campaign team in a document leaked to Mmegi titled, ‘BDP Reform Agenda Conversation; 22 Discussion Points’. The former Gaborone Bonnington South MP is contesting for the position of the BDP secretary general at...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Unravelling the ancient names of God: Part 2
The clear and conclusive connection between these ancient names, we also demonstrated, cannot be fully made and understood without Setswana. In the earliest written sections of the Old Testament (OT), dubbed ‘Eloist’ by scholars, the...
2213,L M Leteane,, 08 May 2015
In Thursday paper
08 May 2015
Pan
12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 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,, 08 May 2015
Straight Outta Compton
The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
The Martian
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Pan
12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Straight Outta Compton
The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 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,, 08 May 2015
The Martian
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
The Perfect Guy
After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Dope
Life changes for Malcolm, a geek who's surviving life in a tough neighborhood, after a chance invitation to an underground party leads him and his friends into a Los Angeles adventure.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Pan
12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Straight Outta Compton
The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
The Martian
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 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,, 08 May 2015
The Perfect Guy
After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Ready to defend the country
428,Moreri Sejakgomo,, 08 May 2015
Security beefed up for Zebras Tuesday game
Fans raided the pitch while some vehicles were broken into, in addition to traffic congestion to and from the Francistown Sports Complex. Deputy divisional traffic officer north, Senior Superintendent Pelontle Kesupile said security will be beefed...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 08 May 2015
Tshelametsis injury not career ending
The veteran goalkeeper twisted his knee with the kneecap moving out of position, which resulted in a huge swelling. The Mahalapye-born goalkeeper’s career has been plaqued by long-term injuries, which have affected his progress in the game. His...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 08 May 2015
Scramblers back in revamped softball league
Orapa based-teams, Carets and Rebels, will welcome Rail Giants of Mahalapye and Raptures of Serowe respectively in the opening week. Other teams; Wipers, Motlakase and Francistown powerhouse, Scramblers who are returning to the league after a stint...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 08 May 2015
History making women referees hailed
The three took charge of a beMOBILE Premiership clash between BDF XI and Orapa United recently, a first in the history of local football. Lekgowe was the centre referee while Ramothogobeng and Letota were her assistants.  Senai said his...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 08 May 2015
Broke BR Highlanders plunge into crisis
The clubs’ spokesperson, Jacob Monyeki confirmed to Mmegi Sport that the team is struggling financially which he said has contributed to their poor performance.  Highlanders have nine points from nine games and lie 12th on the...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 08 May 2015
Miss Africa in hunt for TV presenter
The reality show will focus on the tasks and activities the top 15 finalists are involved in as part of their race to the title of the diamond-studded crown. The show will be broadcast on an international television channel that is yet to be...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
E.P.IC on a verge to success
He said he put his music on hold to focus on getting his media studies degree at the University of Botswana. “The course was something that I needed to push my music and right now I can do my own marketing and public relations,” he...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
BOMU nominees to be announced this evening
The nominations are expected to be more exciting than ever, secretary general of union, Pagson Ntsie, told Showbiz this week. He said unlike past years the entries were of higher and competition proved to be stiff. Ntsie said BOMU would be unveiling...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
It was about time
Although this was not a state event but the ruling party one, it was the first time he called a press conference since declaring war on private media in the run-up to 2014 general elections. At that time, he was Minister of Presidential Affairs and...
430,Mmegi Correspondent,, 08 May 2015
BMTS reaches out for upcoming musicians
“It has been quite tough for upcoming artists to get such platforms, some have even lost hope yet they are talented, we as BMTS have decided to be the leverage to lift them up,” he said. Taylor said the NGO would also play a role in...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
BDP Web
08 May 2015
Homeowners tax exemption still to be implemented
The status quo is a source of frustration for the parliamentary Committee on Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises. The committee chairperson, Samson Moyo Guma expressed his unhappiness when they were examining the books of the Botswana Unified...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,, 08 May 2015
Mmakgodumo Festival starts Friday
The cultural festival, in its third year, promises to be bigger and better, and to cater for a diverse audience. The event, which goes by the theme “Ngwao Yame Mokgabo Wame” seeks to revive Ngwaketse culture through edutainment, which...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Thamaga crime declines
In an interview, Makgoeng said they recorded minor incidents during the Independence holidays. “Some violent attacks still exist but they are not prevalent like last year where we had to ask for reinforcements,” he said. Special Support...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 08 May 2015
Artists give back to the community
Obakeng Sengwaketse, a gospel artist, came up with the initiative. The line-up includes Tumza, Spiza, Ashley Gops, Bouncy, Skavenja, Machesa, Crush, Chrome, Ramonyaka, Rachel, Douglas, Ounah, David and Mc Umaga. Speaking to showbiz about the show,...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Govt pledges unlimited support for young innovators
Speaking at the launch of Di Apps mobile application this week, he urged more innovators to come forward and utilise the Youth Development Fund (YDF) as he intends to help empower the ICT sector. He further urged all sectors to have confidence in...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
BCP threatens Phage
This comes after one of the BCP activists Phagenyana Phage vowed that they would not be forced to join the unity of opposition parties by party leaders without first being consulted. “We caution members to exercise restraint and express their...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Shumba Coal eyes power exports to Namibia
The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed company looks to set up an initial 1.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) coal mine at Sechaba, near Morupule by next year to supply thermal coal locally. In a market update for the year ended June 2015, Shumba...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Botswana Diamonds JV completes drill programme
The programme targeted an anomaly discovered by Botswana Diamonds’ joint venture partner Alrosa using its Transient Electromagnetic Method (TEM), reinforced by soil sampling which had earlier discovered significant Kimberlite Indicator Minerals...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
GCC poverty eradication coffers run dry
“Our council does not have money to assist those people. It should be clear that we had managed to assist 1,131 people since the programme started. Now the money we have can only assist 106 people.  The 106 are those that we have assessed...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Outsourcing will not result in job losses PEEPA
Chief Executive Officer, Kgotla Ramaphane was testifying yesterday before the Parliamentary Accounts Committee on Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises. Committee members had wanted to know about the progress of the outsourcing programme and how it...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Khama's 'flying bike'
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Policeman accused of attempting a hit and run
Phaleng, who is now recuperating at Princess Marina, said she was hit by an unnamed police officer, who then attempted to run away. She sustained serious body injuries and a broken leg. Sharing her story with Mmegi, Phaleng said she was walking from...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 08 May 2015
BCP leaders attend Labour Party conference
The BCP deputy leader Kesitegile Gobotswang, deputy secretary general Tshegofatso Raditlhokwa, and Women’s League president Daisy Bathusi represented the party at the conference. “Contrary to some local media reports the real friends of...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Zimbabwe stops Nigerian prophet from entering after he prophesied Mugabe would die
According to News Day, Okafor, the leader of the Liberation City World Outreach Ministries, reportedly said in October last year that Zimbabwe would have a new president by March this year. The prophecy may not have been well-received by Zimbabwean...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2015
Zimbabwean charged for raping alleged girlfriend
The 31-year old Ndlovu is alleged to have, on October 2, 2015 raped the complainant, at Radisele village. Ndlovu denied raping the complainant claiming that they were having an affair. He added that at the time of the alleged rape he was not aware...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 08 May 2015
Killer lover given seven years
Justice Barnabas Nyamadzabo sentenced Temogo Otsogile for killing Kago Gaobotswe at Setshe ward in Mogorosi on July 17, 2010. The fight was sparked by Gaobotswe’s refusal to go home with the accused, who is the father of their two young...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Golden Jubilee torch hits historic Lobatse
Receiving the Golden Jubilee torch, Kruger said the movement was a big sign of victory since Botswana started with nothing. “When our forefathers occupied this country we were nothing other than a desert and they  significantly took the...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 08 May 2015
Accident victims prefer private hospitals
In the 2014 annual report, he stated that the trend has caused the MVA an increase in expenses from P76million in 2013 to P122.4million in 2014. “The increase in medical costs was mainly driven by the increase in high value claims and the...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 08 May 2015
Mystery behind surprise Police re-branding
But not all police vehicles have been re-branded as yet.  The vehicles however are in use and have been moving around town. One member of the public told Mmegi: “We do not know what is happening. The new cars look so much like those of...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Met Services warns of heatwave
The heatwave, the department says, is expected to gradually dissipate, with temperatures in Kgalagadi district dropping by three degrees on Sunday October 11. “The Department advises members of the public to take precautionary measures to...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2015
Tati Rivers lifespan threatened- Sakuringwa
The two day river dredging clean up campaign ending today (Thursday) was held under the theme, “ Noka ya Tati ke ya rona” which translates to: “Tati River is ours.” Sakuringwa called for everyone’s involvement towards...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
It was about time
Township Rollers is the most decorated, most recognisable football brand in Botswana and arguably the most supported and most talked about football team in Botswana. To some, it is more than a football team, but an institution. Some have even joked...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
In Tuesday paper
08 May 2015
Gaborone International Music & Culture Week (GIMC)
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All eyes to the skies
On Friday, the Meteorological Services Department will issue its own forecast based in part on SARCOF’s findings and thus unlikely to be materially different. A water crisis that has simmered in the Greater Gaborone for months, is spiralling...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 08 May 2015
The battle of number 11s
The thudding sounds of the Zebras left an indelible mark on the new Francistown stadium on a day when everything except one, went right. There was abundant flair, a glut of goal scoring opportunities and a water tight defence before a late pitch...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Motlakase blame Changwes departure for poor start
Changwe left in July over a payment dispute and Pule Mogotsi took charge. After four matches, Chouka are bottom with just one point from four games. Chouka chairperson, Mangisi Segadimo attributed the poor start to Changwe’s departure. He...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 08 May 2015
Ratings: How the gallant Zebras played
Boitumelo Mafoko Mafoko was among the best performers on the day. The Jwaneng Galaxy utility player showed experience and maturity at the back. He commanded his defence very well and made three timely tackles in the match. 8/10   Tebogo...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
YAMA nominees announced
Kwaito group MMP Family, and Epic are leading the nominees’ pack with four selections. The radio station revealed that the nominee selection was based on the artists’ performance on the station’s playlist and chart shows as from...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Rains fail to dampen All- White Party impresses
But, it appears they had not reckoned with tyhe indomitable spirit of the organisers who ensured the event went ahead and was a resounding success. Revellers converged at the Pavilion Fairgrounds on the night, for one of the biggest parties on the...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Khuli Chana show cancelled due to bad weather
The show was due to take place at the Lansmore rooftop in Masa Square and the venue became waterlogged forcing a cancellation for health and safety concerns. The city revellers who were keen on seeing the motswako rapper gathered at the Lansmore...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 08 May 2015
Ringo brings the roof down
The South African musician was the main attraction at the closing day of the Gaborone International Music Cultural (GIMC) week. He shared the stage with local and international acts such as Mpho Sebina, Sethunya Maele, Sheila Molelekwa, Jazzman and...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Zebras game break attendance record
The new Francistown stadium has a capacity of 26,500 while the Zebras have previously played at the National and Lobatse stadiums which have a comparatively lower capacity. “At the moment we do not have audited figures but attendance was...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Man found dead under flyover
Tatitown police station commander, Superintendent Cyprian Magalila confirmed the incident yesterday. Members of the public alerted the police about the grisly find last Sunday.  “We took the man to Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital where upon...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Jwaneng mine launches safety programme
General Manager, Albert Milton said that the initiative is not new , but a revival of the many safety programmes they had in the past. He said the programme provides a roadmap for individuals to commit to a single objective of achieving zero-harm at...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 08 May 2015
PS impressed with North East schools performance
Matlhare had paid a courtesy call to the northeast region last Friday and held an appreciation ceremony with MoESD senior management, schools head teachers and deputy head teachers to personally thank them for the high achievements in the 2014...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Zebras match: A game changer for vendors
To control the number of traders who entered the new stadium last Saturday,, Francistown City Council (FCC) conducted an impromtu raffle in which those admitted pickled a ‘yes’ and those rejected picked a ‘no’. Those ...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 08 May 2015
Respite for consumers as fuel prices drop
Economic analyst at Motswedi Securities, Garry Juma said the fuel price reduction is an early Christmas for all the consumers. “It will certainly relieve some pressure, especially from those businesses that have high fuel bills, such as in the...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Man found guilty of 2007 robbery, murder
Maphorisa killed Moyo (79) on March 22, 2007 in Block 5. He will be sentenced on September 25. Passing judgement, Ketlogetswe said the accused had vehemently denied killing and stealing clothes and money from the deceased’s place. On the other...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Dismissed employees demand medical exams
EFSS is a company engaged by Botswana Power Corporations (BPC), at the Morupule B Power Plant.  “We work in a high risk area where there is high voltage electricity. We work with fibreglass, coal dust, limestone, silica dust and all sorts...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 08 May 2015
BDP ready for Boswelatlou
Raphel garnered 76, while the other three contestants Sono Mekgwe, Goemeone Lekaukau and Moffat Mbaakanyi got 11, 18 and 49 votes respectively. The ward registered 730 votes in the 2014 elections. Raphel is the former councillor for Boswelatlou...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Banks profitability tumbles
According to a 2014 Banking Supervision Annual Report released on Monday, the banking sector’s after-tax profit decreased by a significant 16.7 percent to P1.5 billion last year due to a low interest rates environment coupled with a high rise...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Kanjabanga sued for counterfeit
The local company trading as Longhurst Holdings, has been at the centre of investigations from the HP and the Criminal Investigations Department since 2013. The company is accused of selling HP products including ink cartridges and toners at a...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Masisi makes surprise appearance at GIMC music festival
It is rare for the second citizen to attend a music festival, but Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, who is known for his love for selfies and personal slogan, ‘Go masisi blind’, relaxed at the MultiChoice marquee. The show, which was...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Masisi makes surprise appearance at GIMC music festival
It is rare for the second citizen to attend a music festival, but Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, who is known for his love for selfies and personal slogan, ‘Go masisi blind’, relaxed at the MultiChoice marquee. The show, which was...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Masisi makes surprise appearance at GIMC music festival
It is rare for the second citizen to attend a music festival, but Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, who is known for his love for selfies and personal slogan, ‘Go masisi blind’, relaxed at the MultiChoice marquee. The show, which was...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
Normal to below normal rainfall forecast
Released on Sunday, the report provides the first forecast of the October to March rainfall season for Botswana. The Department of Meteorological Services is due to release its own eagerly anticipated forecast this Friday in Gaborone. The SARCOF...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2015
UDC wants impeachment law
Addressing a political rally in Maun over the weekend, the Member of Parliament for Mochudi West, Gilbert Mangole, said if UDC is voted into power in 2019, it would amend the Constitution to include presidential impeachment by Parliament. The UDC...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 08 May 2015
Are protest demostrations childish?
President Ian Khama was also on Btv to lambast the organisers of the Friday protest march in Gaborone. The reaction to the water crisis march by President Ian Khama and his Minister is certainly surprising, absolutely intriguing and interesting in...
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You call this a crisis?!
08 May 2015
Unravelling the ancient names of God: Part 2
The clear and conclusive connection between these ancient names, we also demonstrated, cannot be fully made and understood without Setswana. In the earliest written sections of the Old Testament (OT), dubbed ‘Eloist’ by scholars, the...
L M Leteane 08 May 2015
Ntuane
Ntuane advises BDP govt to enact key reforms
Ntuane wrote this to his campaign team in a document leaked to Mmegi titled, ‘BDP Reform Agenda Conversation; 22 Discussion Points’. The former Gaborone Bonnington South MP is contesting for the position of the BDP secretary general at...
Oarabile Mosikare 08 May 2015
Manyapetsa
Factionalism rocking BCP
The current secretary general, Kesitegile Gobotswang, and secretary for information and publicity Taolo Lucas are likely to battle it out for the position of vice president. It is said that backed by the vocal so-called Ditimamolelo and Tumiso...
Oarabile Mosikare 08 May 2015
DCEC officer with a The Botswana Gazette computer after they raided the newspaper. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Why DCEC raided The Gazette
The raid on The Gazette and subsequent arrest of three staff members and lawyer by the agents of the Directorate Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) was due to the newspaper’s publication of fresh cases before the state organ. The DCEC agents...
Thalefang Charles | 08 May 2015
Khama
Khama’s diplomatic tiff
President Khama and his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma were quoted widely by the media to have clashed with their Zimbabwean counterpart, Robert Mugabe over xenophobic violence in South Africa. The media quoted Zuma and Khama demanding that...
Ryder Gabathuse | 08 May 2015
Thorns among roses at Dukwi refugee camp
A refugee is someone who is outside their home country because they have suffered (or feared) persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, or political opinion; because they are a member of a persecuted social category of persons; or...
Lebogang Mosikare | 08 May 2015
2015 Yali fellows with the US Ambassador Earl Miller. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Brilliant13 for Mandela Washington Fellowship programme
The selected participants will partake in a six week academic residency at a US university, which would include seminars, mentoring and networking sessions, community service opportunities, site visits and cultural outings. Miller explained said US...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 08 May 2015
Ntuane
BDP Reform Agenda Conversation; 22 Discussion Points
Honoured as I am by colleagues to believe I can adequately discharge the functions of SG, I am convinced one has to contest elections on a campaign platform articulating clear issues of what they as a candidate represent. A key plank of my platform...
Correspondent 08 May 2015
Thakadu Mine
Another copper mine shuts down
The company has also taken a decision to significantly cut production at its flagship mine, Mowana open pit. Thakadu becomes the second copper mine this year to be closed after Discovery Metals shut down Boseto mine in January. In a statement...
Pini Bothoko | 08 May 2015
Orapa power turbines currently run on diesel
Four bidders race to convert Orapa power station
Under the Expressions of Interest tender opened this week, one of the four bidders could supply the Orapa power station with natural gas on a trial basis, as a means of testing the plant’s conversion. At present, Orapa, an emergency plant for...
Mbongeni Mguni | 08 May 2015
Regent to buy Zambian insurance firm
The disposal by Blue comes as part of the restructuring process that was announced last month and it is expected to help the group divest from non-core investment despite BAS Zambia being the only long term insurance licence holder in the group. The...
Pauline Dikuelo | 08 May 2015
Tatedi
New generation of medical insurance cover
In this interview, Symphony Health Managing director Rose Tatedi explains to BusinessWeek how the their ‘new generation’ or savings type scheme might be the most suitable medical insurance cover option  BusinessWeek: How has...
Staff Writer 08 May 2015
Tombale
BMC eyes beef exports to China
This is part of the Commission’s continued endeavour towards diversifying from a reliance on the European Union (EU) and South Africa markets for exports. More than 70 percent of BMC’s beef exports are sold in the lucrative EU market....
Isaac Pinielo 08 May 2015
“Yet more scams”
A few weeks ago a woman contacted me on Facebook and told me that a man had approached her on Facebook and a relationship had developed between them. She said: “I have been communicating with someone named Luca Anders and he became my Facebook...
Consumer Watchdog 08 May 2015
Low
Letshego gets aggressive with deposit taking
Traditionally a consumer lending company, Letshego has now embarked on a mission to diversify into a deposit-taking financial institution. Recently, the company announced it has entered into negotiations with a third party in Tanzania to become a 75...
Isaac Pinielo 08 May 2015
Tourists in the Okavango Delta
Botswana improves in tourism competitiveness
The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report for 2015 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) under the theme, “Growing through Shocks”.  In the report, Botswana is ranked 88th out of 141 countries as compared to 94 out...
Staff Writer 08 May 2015
Cash walk: The Bank of Botswana has moved to ease the liquidity crunch
When the hunted becomes the hunter
With the industry facing shortages of loanable funds due to a prolonged period of over-extended lending without commensurate growth in deposits, banks have embarked on a deposit rummage offering unusually high returns for savers. Sitting on over P10...
Brian Benza 08 May 2015
Pay day: Motshelo members load up the savings during a previous festive season
Inside the motshelo nest-egg
Mmegi: What was the motivation behind setting up the Motshelo account and please give us its brief? Sefena: We are a bank that exists to help Batswana prosper, and towards the end of 2011, we noted reports of security issues within metshelo, stories...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 08 May 2015
Findex 2015
Seeking out the banking sector’s lost sheep
The results of the inaugural Global Findex Database, caused consternation in the local financial services arena, when they were first released in 2012, indicating that only 30 percent of adults in Botswana held bank accounts. The World Bank global...
Mbongeni Mguni | 08 May 2015
Grinding graft: Maids are often underpaid and under appreciated
Valiant maid recounts her city woes
Like other young women dreaming of a better life,  25 years ago *Masego Jackson, then at a tender age of 24, packed her bags and headed for the bright lights of Gaborone. Before then, Jackson had lived her formative years with her parents at...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 08 May 2015
Silencing the media is the regime’s plan
This draconian act comes after the paper published an investigative story this week linking Zambian national Jerry Chitube to illegal activities with the notorious Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS) and the ruling Botswana Democratic...
Mmegi Editor | 08 May 2015
What will you do with that 6%?
“The worst thing someone can do would be to get into more debt, to get that ‘top-up’ and get more credit,” he says. Hoko says of his client base, he has found that public servants are among the most debt-stressed, as they...
Mbongeni Mguni | 08 May 2015
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Battle of the BDP Chairmanship
Tshireletso Motlogelwa 08 May 2015
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Press Freedom Day message by Press Council of Botswana
We also confirm our solidarity with those who continue to be harassed by the system just because they are doing their job. We should note that annually over 100 national celebrations take place each year to commemorate this Day. UNESCO leads the...
Tshireletso Motlogelwa 08 May 2015
Salif Keita PIC THALEFANG CHARLES
Masekela, Keita leave a mark in Gaborone
The two performed in separate shows last month, with each leaving their own mark on the stage. However, these were not just music festivals but also encompassed historical moments, which will be forever cherished. The two shows also reminded people...
Chippa Legodimo 08 May 2015
Tjilenge Tje Ngwao performing at a corporate event. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Khawa Dune Challenge promises exciting arts acts
The event, which will be held from May 15 to 17, 2015, is associated with exhilarating sporting activities and celebration of Botswana culture. Hosted at the remote village of Khawa, this year those in attendance will get more with the introduction...
Sharon Mathala 08 May 2015
In danger of going down: Motlakase, Notwane and Satmos face crucial two weekends to save their Premier League stay
Trio battle to stay afloat
A six pointer is on the cards in Serowe where Notwane visit Motlakase while Satmos face dethroned champions, Township Rollers also in Serowe tomorrow. Chouka and Toronto will get the ball rolling in the afternoon before the evening encounter between...
Koketso Kgoboge 08 May 2015
Baboneng to launch their first ever action movie
The movie launch will be held at the Majestic Five Hotel in Palapye on Saturday. Among the many people expected to attend the launch are Member of Parliament (MP) for Palapye, also Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development, Master Goya,...
Bonte Seepi 08 May 2015
Sealed: Chiefs won their fourth league title last weekend
Chiefs ride storm to smash their way to glory
Mental strength Like any other team in the Premier League, Chiefs were at some point faced with some challenges both on and off the field. There were reports of instability within the club management, alleged rift between some key players and the...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 08 May 2015
Determined: Mabogo
Fighters, Lovers begin quest for Premier League berth
The play-off was supposed to have kicked-off last week, but was delayed due to Uniao Flamengo Santos’ protest at it challenged Fighters eligibility. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) executive committee member, Eatametse Olopeng told a...
Calistus Kolantsho | 08 May 2015
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In Friday's paper
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 08 May 2015
Rolling into action: Bowls player, John Gaborutwe takes aim at previous tournament. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
National bowls to proceed without a sponsor
Botswana Bowling Association (BBA) public relations officer, John Gaborutwe told Mmegi Sport that traditional sponsors BOMAID have since pulled out due to financial constraints. “The national tournament is going ahead nonetheless and we are...
Onalenna Kelebeile 08 May 2015
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