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09 May 2015

The monument will be taken down from the campus on Thursday and stored for "safe keeping", UCT's council said. Students have been campaigning for the removal of the statue of the 19th century figure, unveiled in 1934. It was smeared with excrement...

475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015

Botswana sails through to ICC WCL Division six

Botswana went into the match as the underdogs after suffering four T20 losses to Ghana and three defeats to Kenya, Namibia and Uganda during an ACA Division one tournament. Ghana closed the first innings with 143 runs, which Botswana found easy to...

8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

BR Highlanders not thinking about Top 8

Now, when they take on Nico United in Selebi Phikwe next weekend, uppermost in the mind of BR Highlanders coach, Tebogo Mokute and his charges will be to keep head above the water. Highlanders have collected nine points out of a possible 12 in the...

45705,Bonte Seepi,, 09 May 2015

Namibians blame inexperience for poor race

He said unlike last year, they brought inexperienced horses and hoped that by next year’s event, the horses would be familiar with the competition and hence acquit themselves well. They brought a total of seven horses, which were chosen from...

433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 09 May 2015

Zebras avoid big guns in AFCON qualifiers

The senior national soccer team are in Group D alongside Burkina Faso, Comoros and Uganda. Despite facing the 2014 AFCON finalists, Burkina Faso, Zebras have this time managed to avoid the group with big guns like Egypt, Tunisia and Ivory Coast. On...

399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015

Efigy Productions to host mother-of-all fashion shows

The fashion show themed ‘Crazy and Unconditional’ will be held in the city’s hottest and classiest place, Sky Lounge in Gaborone on April 25, 2015. The show will commence at 7pm and tickets for the event will be sold at Computicket...

49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 09 May 2015

Naak Musiq advises local musicians

It is commonplace that South African acts share the spotlight with local artists, and even headline most live performances in the country. But it is almost unheard of for Botswana artists to command the same level of respect and pull in the...

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09 May 2015

Katata, Radinoga spark excitement in Molapowabojang

Kapenda Katuta, a seasoned guitarist whose magic touch has shot many local musicians to instant stardom and saxophonist, Masilonyana Radinoga. Few people might be aware of it, but Masilonyana has been in the music industry for decades. However, the...

413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

The pain of tariff hikes

The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) received yet another tariff increase, with households set to pay between 7.5 and 10 percent more for electricity, a commodity that has become as scarce as it is costly. Over the years, electricity tariffs for...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2015

RPC invests P1.5million into skills development programme

In an interview this week, Poll said the investment was meant to benefit interns engaged through the Department of National Internship Programme (DNIP). He explained that his company has developed an initiative they regard as a critical component...

432,Zolani Kraai,, 09 May 2015

Huawei to launch its latest mobile gadget next week

The Chinese manufacturer has invited world tech media to the launch. The invitation to the event teases with a poster only stating, “It’s coming...” with the company logo and press conference details. One poster features the...

423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Mmamabula project acquisition gets nod

Through a special purpose vehicle (spv) specifically created for the transaction, Jindal will offload 74 percent in what is potentially Botswana’s largest coal energy and mine project to South Africa’s Glendal Trading. In a statement...

406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Woman beats ex-boyfriend, causes serious injuries

The police say the attack happened over the Easter holidays. Inspector Molebatsi Chingabe of Moshupa Police said the incident happened when the victim went to harass the 28-year-old suspect at her home. He said the suspect called the police...

46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 09 May 2015

Convicted Zim pastor awaits deportation

After admitting to have entered Botswana through an ungazetted point at Matsiloje on October 25, 2013, the Principal Magistrate Sijabuliso Siziba found Shadreck Lovedale, 36, guilty on Tuesday. The sentence was suspended for one year on condition...

46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 09 May 2015

Choppies break-in suspects denied bail

The state alleges that on March 25, Mathiba Ncube, 27, and Nkululeko Dube, 32, broke through the roof of the store to commit offence. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. Inspector Alexander Phale applied for the accused to be remanded in...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

MPs call for protection of insurance policy holders

During the debate on the Insurance Industry Bill on Tuesday, the MP for Palapye and Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development, Moiseraela Goya said there is need for insurance companies to educate people about policies they signed...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Three months relief for death-row inmate

Appearing before justices Isaac Lesetedi, Elijah Legwaila and Monametsi Gaongalelwe yesterday, Dingake sought postponement on grounds that he was not aware that the matter was scheduled for the day. “I was not aware that this matter was to be...

662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Twelve die during Easter

Last year during the same period the police registered five fatalities from three road accidents. In addition, five people were murdered in separate incidents as compared to six in 2014 while two people committed suicide as compared to four last...

399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015

Ebola restrictions remain in place

MoH chief public relations officer, Doreen Motshegwa told Mmegi yesterday that the ministry retains entry restrictions that were imposed last August. She said while the situation has stabilised, it does not mean that the country is off the danger...

2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Frustrated BDP youth question silly schemes

BDP youth wing chairman Andy Boatile told Mmegi that they will meet with the minister over weekend, to discuss the scheme, which will target unemployed graduates youth not in the Internship programme. The programme will see young graduates...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

BMC in the red

The acting minister of Agriculture, Patrick Ralotsia, however, told Parliament this week that the commission is not insolvent, only facing cash follow challenges. Last year the National Assembly approved that the government guarantee P300 million...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Govt says providing ARVs to foreign inmates costly

In a case in which the government want Justice Terrence Rannowane to stay the execution of provision of ARVs to foreign inmates, Attorney General lawyer, Neo Sharp, appearing with Yarona Sharp, told the Gaborone High Court the undertaking is not...

601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Shop assistants form union

The union was registered with the Registrar of Trade Unions and Employers’ Organisation last year, and is led by president Opelo Baleseng. According to the Government Gazette, the union was formed on July 22, 2014, and will be operating from...

419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Govt tightens screws on insurers

Presenting the Insurance Industry Bill before parliament this week, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Kenneth Matambo said that the bill will protect insurance policy holders, insurance agents, regulatory issues and national...

404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Mauritian financial scandal shakes Bramer Life

The Authority’s decision came after it emerged that the Mauritian parent company, BAI Co was being liquidated after a P6.7 billion financial scandal was unearthed at its sister company. BAI Co, which owns 80 percent of Bramer Life, was...

406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

In Wednesday paper

09 May 2015

Dow withdraws her utterances about Boko

“Since this House allowed the Minister of Education to attack me on personal matters, I think I should be given time to respond to her. I will attack her personally where it will hurt the most. I take this matter very seriously because the...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Sexual harassment drives girls away from sport

Speaking at media briefing in Gaborone yesterday, Mothibi said girls aged between 13 and 16 years continue to experience Gender Based Violence (GBV) in sport, particularly sexual harassment. She said this continues to be a barrier for girls to...

417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Hotspurs zoom past Flamingoes

Flamingoes have been at the top for nine weeks, but slipped to position two after a 2-2 draw against Real Movers while Hotspurs won 1-0 against Tonota FC. Since their 3-0 drubbing away at Kazungula FC in week seven, ‘Amahot’ have...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2015

See-saw affair in volleyball competition

South East region beat Southern 3-2 in a Pool A match with the winners utilising their opponent’s poor serve. The five sets were however closely contested but in the end, South East prevailed. Southern lost the first set 13-25 but improved in...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

F/town harvests 53 swimming medals

The team, comprising eight swimmers, finished first with 23 gold, 20 silver and 10 bronze medals. Team Gaborone came second with 21 medals, of which six were gold, six silver and nine bronze. Selebi-Phikwe finished third with six bronze medals,...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2015

Fireworks at BFA meeting

Sources close to developments told Mmegi Sport the meeting was divided over South African FIFA presidential candidate, Tokyo Sexwale, expected to rely on Africa’s vote to mount a formidable challenge. “The challenge is that the president...

407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Casper Nyovest to stage debut performance in F/ Town

The Motswako rapper will be the headline act in the show that has 10 local acts. He will be supported by the likes of MMP Family and La Timmy among others. With Casper Nyovest filling up the Dome with close to 20,000 people, organisers of the Ghetto...

8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Mchivestoh releases Tweggah

Mchivestoh, who started as a dancer for a group named Marroski in 2009, has finally decided to venture into a solo music career. “I started as a dancer and I managed to make it on my own,” Mchivestoh said. “I have seen a lot of...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Francistown painted white

The event received publicity through flyers, posters and social media, resulting in traffic snarl-ups as all roads led to the venue. The “All-White Family Fun Day” concept received massive response from the people of Francistown and...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 09 May 2015

La Danse Panier unveil young dancers

The dance show was themed “Step into Christmas Dance Show 2015” and in attendance was Minister of Education and Skills Development, Unity Dow. who gave a word of encouragement to the young dancers. Dow said the dance show was...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Berry Heart launches lingerie line on birthday

Berry Heart, born Kootshepile Motseonageng, is set to host the launch at the upmarket club, Cigar Lounge, which celebrated its first year anniversary on Saturday. Berry Heart, known and often criticized for embracing nudity and for controversial...

662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Mchivestoh releases Tweggah

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Lewis moves to acquire 25 Beares stores

According to a press release from Lewis, the acquisition will increase the group’s total store footprint to 786 in southern Africa. Lewis Stores Botswana is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African company, Lewis Stores (Pty)...

46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

BDC bounces back to profitability

Buoyed by increased revenues, reduced expenses as well as a P60 million injection from subsidiary divestments, the government investment arm registered a profit of P110 million before tax, at company level, from a loss of P67 million in the...

406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Debswana cuts output target, suspends Damtshaa

For 2015, Debswana had forecast production of 22 million carats. However, a senior finance ministry official revealed in October that the figure had since been revised to 21 million. Yesterday, Debswana head of corporate affairs, Esther...

407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Debswana cuts output target, suspends Damtshaa

422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

Debswana cuts output target, suspends Damtshaa

407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

USAID chief hails ARVs in the HIV/AIDS fight

“There were 1.2 million AIDS-related deaths in 2014, but that number was down from 1.3 million the previous year and from a peak of two million in 2005. The actual number of new infections has also decreased to two million in 2014 compared with...

402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

ATM suspected fraudster denied bail

Brian Tendai Poteredzai (33), faces two counts of unlawful importation of automated teller machine card scheming device designed for commission of cyber and computer related offences. On count two, Poteredzai alongside other three accused,...

49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 09 May 2015

Sefalana accused robber denies link with crime

However, Chief Magistrate Rebecca Motsamai said that the accused has a case to answer. ”I know nothing about the Sefalana robbery because on the said date I was hospitalised in Gaborone after I was injured by some people at a Gabane club the...

45705,Bonte Seepi,, 09 May 2015

Maele promises to revisit one-man-one-plot policy

Maele was speaking during the launch of the Orange Botswana and Tati Land Board (TLB) partnership last week in Tati Siding. Maele also said that he would investigate the issue of church rental payment, as they do not have a standardised...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 09 May 2015

A 50 year snap shot maobo and masaka

We have no idea therefore about the variation of design and choice of materials that may then have used. Curiously perhaps, we appear to be not much better off today. A Schapera photo does help us to know that the all wood leobo in Mochudi remained...

2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015

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