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In Thursday paper
09 May 2015
UCT votes to remove Rhodes statue
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...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Good Luck
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
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
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
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...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.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
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
Bogosi wrangle divides Batlokwa, Bakgatla
Bakgatla and Batlokwa royals are embroiled in an ugly feud over the Oodi chieftaincy that originally alternated between the two tribes following Batlokwa’s arrival in Oodi after fleeing tribal wars in Kweneng in the 19th and 20th...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BDP happy with Moswaanes passion
Secretary general Botsalo Ntuane told a media briefing yesterday that Moswaane’s motion on the setting up of an enquiry over the water situation in the Greater Gaborone area amounts to no rule breaking. “I have been in Parliament for 10...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Matsha accident report expected this week
Asked on the latest development in the tragic accident that left the nation reeling with shock and anger, Takatokwane Police station commander Toi Maraganyane told Mmegi yesterday that, “Investigations are still ongoing. As we indicated earlier...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Science, engineering related programmes gain traction
This is according to the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), in the 2014/2015 annual report. The report says there has been a marked decline in numbers studying humanities, social science and education as a result. “Between 2009/10 and...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Tanzania President John Magufuli helps clean streets
Mr Magufuli swept and picked up rubbish from the street as part of the scheme, which he had ordered to replace Independence Day celebrations. The move is being seen as symbolic of the president's promise to tackle corruption, our correspondent...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Magotswana a tshuba batho ka motlakase wa diphologolo
Mo puisanyong le Naledi ka Sontaga kwa Tlokweng, banna ba le bararo ba boletse fa ba ka se tlhole ba lebala moso wa Matlhatso, ka erile fela ka nako ya botlhano mo mosong ba le mo tseleng go ya kwa lefelong la leokwane la Engen ba kopana le...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 09 May 2015
Puso e tlhwaafaletse go ruta setshaba-Tshireletso
Tshireletso o ne a bua kwa palamenteng bosheng go lemoga malatsi a a lesome le borataro kgatlhanong le kgokgontsho ya bong.Mopalamente yoo wa Mahalapye botlhaba ebile ele tona wa Tlhabololo Magae  a re mo godimo ga thuto ya tlwaelo, puso e na le...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 09 May 2015
A motokwane o kalwe gape Mosekisiwa
Moleele o dirile kopo e mo tshekong e a sekisediwang go fitlhelwa ka setlhatshana se go belaesegang e le motokwane. Mosekisiwa o ne a gakgamatsa lekgotla fa a ne a kopa ka tlhoafalo gore motokwane o a tshwerweng ka o ne o kalwe gape, go lebega fa a...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 09 May 2015
Ba kgala lenaneo la Nyeletso Lehuma
Ba re thulaganyo ya go tlatsa dipampiri tsa boikopedi e a ba ketefalela ka jaana di kwadile ka sekgoa. Ba boletse gape fa makalana a tshwana le a LEA a ba lopa madi go tlatsa dimpampiri tsa dikopo gammogo le go dira leina la kgwebo. Ba re go dira...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Dintsho tsa AIDS di wetse tlase - Makgato
Se se builwe ke Tona wa Lephata la Botsogo, Dorcus Makgato, kwa letsatsing la segopotso sa ntwa kgatlhanong le mogare le bolwetse jwa AIDS kwa Tonota bosheng. Makgato a re e re ka jaana batho ba ba tshelang le mogare wa HIV ba na le seabe se segolo...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 09 May 2015
Moshe Mos Mos Lekaukau o bolokilwe
Moshe Lekaukau, kana “Mos Mos” jaaka bangwe ba ne ba mmitsa, o tsholetswe kwa motseng wa Hukuntsi ka ngwaga wa 1944, kgwedi ele ya Moranang a le bone. Moshe e ne e le ngwana wa ga Mme Kennetseng Rebecca Lekaukau, yo erileng pele ga a...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 09 May 2015
In this week's paper
09 May 2015
Nigeria election: Minister 'confident' poll will happen
Abbo Moro said he had been advised by the military that enough troops would be available in six weeks' time to secure the presidential ballot. Officials say they delayed the vote to 28 March because troops needed for security are fighting the...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
All systems go for beMOBILE Francistown marathon
BeMobile communications manager Tiro Kganela says routes have been confirmed, taking into account aspects such as road points closures, positioning of refreshment stations and supporter zone accessibility. Through the event, Kganela says beMOBILE...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Police IX clobber Panthers
The game marked the end of the 2014/15 Southern Zone league games.Police IX started to tear apart their opponents in the first inning as they scored four runs.  Panthers failed to respond.  It was only in the second inning when Tiro Mazugwa...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 09 May 2015
Bantsi retains position at BAA
Bantsi warded off challenge from Paphane Botlhale and the former athletics coach, Adam Letham.  He received 27 votes, while Botlhale was voted by nine. Letham received only seven votes. Almost the entire executive committee was retained except...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 09 May 2015
Jwaneng Galaxy maintain good run
Kenanao Kgetholetsile netted the only goal of the match from a spot kick after Olebogeng Malebye was fouled in the in the box. The goal came five minutes before the halftime break. The visitors showed their intention to grab maximum  points...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Chiefs, Notwane share spoils
The result saw Chiefs move to the top of the log standings, leapfrogging Township Rollers who were beaten by BDF XI the previous day. Notwane who had just parted ways with coach, Calvin Petersen, never looked like they were limping and instead...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Miss Millenium promises a twist with a Valentines day theme
Zenzele Hirschfeld of Zen Promotions revealed that this year, the pageant would be different since they plan to introduce a vibrant and interesting theme for Valentine’s Day as well. “We want to add some pizzazz to the event.  The...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 09 May 2015
La Timmy steals the show at Trekkers
He was ushered on stage in style by Flava Dome presenter, Leungo, whose suggestive dance moves set, the tone for the night.   Emerging backstage clad in simple grey pants and a matching t- shirt the Vuke Vuke hit maker continued the raunchy...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Juice tasting for the Healthy generation
The juices and smoothies were made from different fruits and vegetables such as pineapples, lemons, oranges, carrots, spinach, ginger and avocados.   The drinks have been given names such as Sesame Street, Sweet Greens, Mint Melody and...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Seabelos express to host fund raising festival
Seabelo‘s Express marketing manager, Tebogo Segaetsho, told Showtime that the event is meant to raise funds for disabled people. “I urge people to attend this event because by attending this event, they will definitely make a difference,...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 09 May 2015
Motswrapoetry celebrates young talent
From a young man who ricited a complementary poem to honour the Three Dikgosi, to the 16- year-old girl who performed with tears rolling down her cheeks, different performers demonstrated good skill and passion. First to set the tone was Lere...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Motswrapoetry celebrates young talent
From a young man who ricited a complementary poem to honour the Three Dikgosi, to the 16- year-old girl who performed with tears rolling down her cheeks, different performers demonstrated good skill and passion. First to set the tone was Lere...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
For he is a jolly good fellow!
09 May 2015
Police response to intrusive crime must improve
The police presence in dangerous spots such as the Old Naledi stops, the BURS neighbourhood, and other notorious spots, has not gone unnoticed. The public believe that such presence w would go a long way in deterring violent crime around the...
540,Monitor Editor,, 09 May 2015
Bonela And Sisonke Association Of Botswana Responds To The Monitor Article - It Takes Two To Tango
In the article, it is reported that Honourable Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development; Botlogile Tshireletso spoke about  dangers faced by  sex workers  in their line of work. She is reported to...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Of the stolen half a billion pula absurd!
I read with interest a front page story in the Mmegi about a half a billion Pula that disappeared into Government officials’ pockets. Amazing. Interestingly, the story is from a certain docket that is supposedly in court, according to the...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Scams and Ponzi schemes beware!
What is a Ponzi scheme? “A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to its investors from their own money or the money paid by subsequent investors, rather than from profit earned by the individual or organisation...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
KBL to unveil kick start beneficiaries
Kickstart is a youth entrepreneurial programme aimed at supporting youth that want to either start-up or expand their businesses.  It is executed in such a way that it covers related elements of budget setting, panel reviews, training and...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Biologist pilots fish farming project
Speaking to Business Monitor, Nermark said that he has been doing fish farming since 1980 in his home country, Sweden. “This industry can be one of the fastest growing sectors in Botswana,” says the farmer. Nermark is doing an applied...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 09 May 2015
Parliament swimmer speaks
His name is David Petagano Samolao (30). We met on the corner of Independence Avenue and Kaunda Road in Gaborone central. I recognised him from the Facebook pictures so I slowed down the car, rolled down the window and said,“Eita”. He...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Plans underway to change use of F/town school premises
On Friday, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Francistown West Ignatius Moswaane tabled a motion before Parliament seeking government to turn the old school into a vocational and technical centre. Supported by most MPs, the motion was amended by...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Bus operators fail to change flagging law
The operators, Mokoka Transport and Plant Hire, JNG Express and Thiphe Holdings, wanted the Court of Appeal to declare the Motor Vehicle Flagging Regulations unconstitutional. The regulations were introduced into the Road Traffic Act in 2010 by the...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Boatile retains BDP youth chair
The fresh-faced Boatile made history by becoming the first youth wing leader to retain his position. Boatile defeated business man Thabo Autlwetse and Mpho Setuke who was considered a dark horse at the elections. Boatile managed 212 votes while his...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Union secondment case goes back to High Court
The Court of Appeal remitted the case because the judge who heard it and granted the unions’ wish to interdict Government from recalling the officers did not determine the dispute that was brought before him. The court also set aside the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Court slashes P1,2m claim
Speaking to The Monitor after the judgement on Friday, Tumisang Dow said the amount was so shockingly low, especially in today’s economy where prices for everything have skyrocketed. Dow said even though he fully agreed with the judges on...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Police call off alleged abduction search
Gaborone West station commander, Agreement Mapeu, said that they have engaged in the search for a possible kidnapping victim but have not been able to establish any leads that might prove the abduction actually occurred. He said they have now given...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Murder Convict Ntwaagae Freed
On releasing Ntwaagae on Thursday, Justice Monametsi Gaongalelwe said that the state had failed to successfully discredit the defence’ argument that the former waitress at O’Hagans in Gaborone, killed her boyfriend, Pule Letota in...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Dad flees from Elephants, abandons children
Struck with the fear and fright, the dad, who was escorting the children from a nearby arable farm (masimo) to where they attend school, ran away to safety, leaving his children behind when he saw the herd, that was probably minding its own business,...
46404,Mpho Maswikila,, 09 May 2015
Heroic cop rests
Matsapa who was based at Sejelo police in Kanye,  was brutally shot by armed robbers  who were stealing cash at a cash-loan spar in Kanye nearly two weeks ago. He died at Bokamoso hospital late last week from injuries sustained during the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Magang delivers another classic
The book, titled Delusions of Grandeur, is a constructive critique on the contemporary economic condition of Botswana. Written with the same depth and linguistic sophistication of his 2008 autobiographical sketch, The Magic of Perseverance, Delusions...
09 May 2015
Mugabe fall: 27 guards suspended
Sources said up to 27 members of the presidential security and advance team who seemed immobilised as Mugabe tripped and tumbled after addressing hundreds of Zanu PF supporters who had been bussed to welcome him on his return from the African Union...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
In Friday paper
09 May 2015
BCA ovals undergo maintenance
The renovations are supposed to be completed before the start of the new cricket season next month. Both Oval A and Oval B behind the National Stadium will get a face-lift which includes scarifying the turf and planting new grass on patchy...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,, 09 May 2015
Kenyans enter Francistown marathon
More than 300 runners have registered for the race, with organisers targeting an entry of 2,000. “There has been a lot of inquiry from individuals and companies. Our hope is that those who have made inquiries will register in numbers so that we...
409,Chakalisa Dube,phpC3B.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Mondo arrives at Nico to finalise deal
The ex-Zambia Under-20 head coach will take over from Kenneth Mogae who was dismissed last year. Nico chairperson, Mothusi Taolo said Mondo was expected to consider their proposal after a meeting expected today. “He arrived in the country on...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 09 May 2015
Shaka reflects on the good old days
Shaka donned the red jersey in the late 1970s and early 1970s when GU earned the nickname ‘Money Machine’ for winning lucrative tournaments.Nowadays, Shaka does not look like the man who used to run in the football field with such...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 09 May 2015
Zebras up one place in FIFA rankings
Peter Butler’s charges were in position 107 in December’s rankings after a barren run in Africa Cup of Nations group stage qualifiers, which saw the team fail to register a win in six outings. But in rankings released yesterday, the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php1B9A.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Slow start in transfer market
The transfer window opened this week and will close at the end of the month. Botswana Premier League (BPL) chief executive officer, Bennett Mamelodi told Mmegi Sport yesterday that there were no confirmed transfers, although clubs are negotiating...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php6D54.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Hectic 2014 leaves BCF broke
Tshenolo Maruatona told Mmegi Sport that international assignments gobbled much of the budget of the national chess body.  The BCF received a grant of P600,000 from the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) in the last financial year....
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php6D54.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BFA to probe suspended Babitseng
BFA president, Tebogo Sebego has said they will assemble a team to look into Babitseng’s case. The BFA executive committee meets today. Babitseng was suspended in November for alleged embezzlement of funds following the Zebras’ trip to...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php1B9A.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Ntshingane uses Gods creations for her art
The mountains and the arrangement of rocks that make them, the way rivers snake through the vast open spaces and arrangement of the bushes often inspire artistic imagination. African artists are predominantly  inspired by the continent’s...
413,Chippa Legodimo,php2EC7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Exodus Gods and Kings
However, it seems that the best was reserved for last, with the release of this legendary Biblical tale Exodus Gods and Kings premiering on Christmas Eve capping the year 2014 in grand style. This meant that some of the diehard movie enthusiasts had...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 09 May 2015
Makgoba masters the art of realism
His concerned mother called in a herbalist to treat him. Interestingly, the then five-year-old drew the man on the soil after he had left. That drawing on the soil made him embrace his talent and discover a passion that would change his life....
439,Thato Kala,, 09 May 2015
The more things change
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That was 2014 at Consumer Watchdog. Everything changed but everything stayed exactly the same. Pyramid schemes were still here. Even though some, like TVI Express, had long disappeared we still...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Furnmart records poor results
This is despite the company’s year-on-year increase in revenue, which was recorded in the past four years.   Profit after tax plunged during the year under review despite stagnation incurred in the past three years. The regional...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
PPADB awards P2.1bn in tenders
According to the recently released 2013/14 annual report, this figure represents a decrease of P2.6 billion or 59 percent, on procurement that was approved by PPADB in the previous financial year. The report states that 35 tenders awarded by the...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,, 09 May 2015
Hotels record boom over festive season
In an interview with BusinessWeek, Head of Marketing & Sales at Cresta, Patrick Chivese said they had recorded a good performance over the festive. “ Despite the Ebola fears, we received a lot of visitors in most of our hotels but this time...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Botswana has untapped potential Gale
Speaking to BusinessWeek in an interview before his departure to the United Kingdom, Gale said coal should be used to diversify the economy and create employment opportunities for Batswana. “Botswana has a lot of coal deposits that can be used...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
PrimeTime seeks to increase portfolio
It will be boosted by its debt leverage model of P300 million in the next 18 months. In the financial year ended 31 August 2014, the company’s portfolio value increased to P732 million from P544 million in 2013 as a result of the addition of...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
PPADB cracks whip on contractors
For the first time since the establishment of the code of conduct, PPADB delisted a contractor called Kentz Botswana last year, while the other contractor, Mylan Laboratories received a warning. According to PPADB executive chairperson Bridget John,...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,, 09 May 2015
Of beaches, go stayja and carcass tsa size
The ritual starts with rolling down the car windows when crossing the Thamalakane River from Boseja at New Bridge (it is now old bridge) behind Riley’s Hotel.  The humidity will immediately soak up the body and the fresh scent of water...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Kgosis acquisition of shares is legit
Last month a certain Liver Tembo wrote a rather over-cooked rebuttal, in the Weekend Post, to a series of allegations published in various newspapers where his identity was mixed up with that of a certain Harry Tembo, who died in Phakalane under...
2212,Titus Mbuya,, 09 May 2015
Parliament in 2015
Many questions were asked by Members of Parliament (MPs) to government ministers, three themes discussed, two Bills passed, one deferred, one motion withdrawn, one negated and one adopted. Most importantly, in the 1st meeting of the 1st session of...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,, 09 May 2015
A step in the right direction
Elsewhere in this edition, we reveal that the Board has delisted one contractor and officially warned another.In addition, five other contractors are being investigated with the possibility of disciplinary action, which could include suspension or...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2015
Dikgomo
09 May 2015
Reflections on a family -filled festive season
Over the past few years, I have been through a personal hell that I sometimes did not think I would, or even could be resurrected from. It also affected other members of my family nucleus because that’s what happens when one family member is...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Christmas 16 years in the making
The story goes that on a hot morning in February 1998, one of 25 phones in a large, open and new office rang and was answered by one John Motsie. The voice on the other end congratulated him, and the still fledgling company, Mascom, on being awarded...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
A festive full of strangers
It is Christmas 1988 and everyone is gathered in the homestead.  The monotonous buzz of excited chatter filters through from the kitchen as the women catch up, gossip and laugh while preparing a feast.  Some boast about their perfect...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Villagers dispersed at the Merafhe Serowe home
As per tradition, people continued to flock to the Merafhe homestead following the announcement of the passing on of the former vice president. Prior to the announcement, people just sat in the compound waiting for the normal prayer session, but an...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 09 May 2015
Thabo Masilo: chronology of events
He was convicted and found guilty of robbery and indecent assault. But the lengthy trial that had its graphic content detailed in court was just a tip of the iceberg regarding Masilo and some of the offences he is yet to stand trial for. Many will...
601,Mpho Mokwape,, 09 May 2015
Former youth leader enters BDP chairmanship race
The party is going for an elective congress on July 10 and the chairmanship has attracted more interest than ever before. Among the leading figures contesting the seat to be vacated by the former Vice President, Ponatshego Kedikilwe are former...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Khama advised to befriend the media
According to the report, except for The Patriot, WeekendPost, Yarona FM and Duma FM who are viewed as sympathetic to the BDP, the rest are seen as hostile. The report says it is fundamental that the president improves relations with the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,, 09 May 2015
Unpacking Africans skewed perceptions of nakedness and dress indecency
A confident woman, who pushes boundaries and does what she wants, when she wants, still makes some people uncomfortable, particularly the insecure and low self-esteemed types. The assumption of such a woman is often that she is a rebel or attention...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
How Kgosi spied on his juniors
Kgosi makes this admission in a tape seen and analysed by Mmegi. In an interrogation with the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) investigators Kgosi said that he installed covert cameras in his office after he realised that some...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg,45058,Ntibinyane Ntibinyane,, 09 May 2015
DIS the chaotic organisation
Mmegi has established this in a leaked interrogation videotape between the DIS director general Isaac Kgosi and the Directorate on Corruption and Economic (DCEC) crime investigators. In the videotape, which Mmegi has seen and studied, Kgosi concedes...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg,45058,Ntibinyane Ntibinyane,, 09 May 2015
Kgosi The missing tape
The video was the missing part of the widely publicised transcriptions of the interrogation that was leaked to the press last year under the heading ‘Disc One’. The leaked transcriptions were however incomplete because they did not have...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg,45058,Ntibinyane Ntibinyane,, 09 May 2015
Minions
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Terminator Genisys
John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Magic Mike XXL
Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Ted 2
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Minions
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Terminator Genisys
John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Ted 2
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
San Andreas
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Minions
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Terminator Genisys
John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
In Thursday's paper
09 May 2015
Magic Mike XXL
Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
San Andreas
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Ted 2
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
TB Joshua Synagogue should be prosecuted over building collapse - report
The coroner, Oyetade Komolafe, blamed poor construction work for the collapse of a Lagos church guesthouse on Sept. 12, 2014 and said weak foundations led to the disaster. "Synagogue Church of All Nations should be investigated and prosecuted by the...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Maybe we should look elsewhere for success
While other sporting codes bring medals and glory to the country, putting Botswana on the World map, football only brings misery, pain and embarrassment. Despite its popularity, the attention it gets, the resources it has, the exposure it gets,...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
'Half baked Under-20 face South Africa
The local team has struggled against their counterparts in recent games,  with the latest meeting resulting in South Africa knocking Botswana out the All Africa Games qualifiers at senior level. But Under-20 coach Sepheko Motlhagodi is...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 09 May 2015
Mater Spei chess challenge attracts 500
The tournament, which starts tomorrow and ends on Sunday, will be held at Mater Spei College in Francistown. The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) spokesperson, Keenese Katisenge said the competition, which has been running for the past three years,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Softball umpires under fire
BMC coach, Romeo Segone told Mmegi Sport that some umpire’s decisions were biased. “They take sides; their decisions are never neutral and they always cost us games,” he said. Segone also said the umpires lacked proper training,...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 09 May 2015
Nico has only 166 paid-up members
Speaking at the team’s annual general meeting held here last weekend, Taolo said the team management would engage professionals to develop the club’s website, adding that publicity was the missing link in their quest for improved public...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 09 May 2015
GU, Gunners on collision course over Maikano
Maikano’s contract at Gunners has elapsed, but the Peleng giants have said they have since renewed it for a further two years. GU on the other hand have also announced him as one of the new faces on their team with the transfer window business...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Diva Vebrok celebrates 10 years with Sorry babe
In a day my company distributes at least 500 CDs,” she boasted. “I am celebrating 10 years as a musician with Sorry babe which will be my only single this year,” said 31-year-old Diva Vebrok. The songstress said her new single,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Chris Robsons single celebrates mothers
“I did it with my mother in mind. She has been there for my siblings and me since our father passed on when I was 10. Her support and strong will has brought me this far,” he said. The single will give fans a taste of what to expect in...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
FNBB says 30% of deposits now done through ATMs
In a statement, FNBB said the innovative self-service machine with large screens and easy prompt steps to follow was first introduced to the bank’s self-service range in 2014. Since then, the footprint has increased to 18 across the...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
BOCCIM urges businesses to exploit global markets
BOCCIM, which is in the process of rebranding to Business Botswana, made the call yesterday at a press briefing to launch the World Chamber Trust. The service aims to assist SMEs already active in, or interested in, developing new markets in...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Govt invites bids for solar power plants
In an Expression of Interest (EOI) notice published on Tuesday, the government of Botswana invited bids from companies interested in building and operating a solar power station to supply Jwaneng as well as the northwest region, where copper mines...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
MISA reacts to Gaborone Central MPs forced ejection from parly
Pictures that circulated on both print and social media depicting the agents carrying DR Butale and leaving him lying on the ground are inhumane and degrading for the Honourable Member of Parliament. According to a press release issued by...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Botswana and China enjoy cordial relations
The recent visit to China by Hon. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi was at the invitation of the Chinese Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi and it was intended to further strengthen and deepen the existing bonds of friendship between Botswana and China. The visit...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Trade unions Pitso postponed
Participants indicated that they were given short notice to effectively engage in the discussions. As such, they were not in a position to effectively participate in the Pitso, something that would have defeated the purpose of the Pitso. As a...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
There are two ways to look at the Water and Electricity issues. The wrong way and the BDP way
09 May 2015
Artful dodging afoot in civil service
Both the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) and the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU), say the amendments before the House were materially different from the ones presented to the Labour Advisory Committee, which they are...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2015
Cancer Association completes 100km awareness walk
The 100km awareness walk held under the theme, ‘Everywhere is a walking distance if you have time’, started in Ramatlabama on Tuesday and will end in Gaborone on Saturday. The five-day walk continued to Lobatse Wayside area yesterday...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 09 May 2015
Ten years waiting for murder trial
Appearing before a panel of five judges at Gaborone High Court yesterday, state prosecutor, Farayi Mahwite admitted negligence on their part for allowing Kobedi to freely walk the streets for a decade without being tried. Mahwite conceded that they...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Defence lawyer calls for police to testify in murder trial
When appearing before Extension II Magistrate Ntombizodwa Ncube yesterday, Leburu told court that since the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is not mandated with investigations, he preferred to face the investigating authority on the matter,...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Violent crime rate alarms Palapye magistrate
I am worried about murder cases in the Central District. People are being killed like Phane in this region, and everyday there is a murder case. I have realised that in this jurisdiction murder cases, rape and defilement are very common. I think...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2015
BDP Goodhope/Mabule elections slated for July 18
The newly elected party central committee took this decision on Tuesday when it met for the first time since the weekend Mmadinare congress. The committee concluded that the contenders would be Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
UDC forced to accept DIS in Parly
Addressing a press briefing Tuesday, Francistown South MP, Wynter Mmolotsi said the DIS officers who provide security to the House are identifiable by their uniform. “These officers were left as part of Parliamentary security when the...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Man pleads guilty to possession of elephant tusk
The accused, who hails from Tutume, entered his own plea, but his co-accused Mbatshi Walila, 30, also from Tutume, pleaded not guilty. The state alleges that on November 10, 2014, the accused were found with two elephant tusks valued at P62,000 at...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Chinese too scared to invest in Botswana
Addressing journalists on Tuesday evening Chinese ambassador Zheng Zhuqiang charged that the Botswana law on deportation is unfriendly, as the targeted individuals are kicked out of the country without any explanation. He said the deported are not...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
'Suitcase boy' smuggled into Spain reunited with mother
  Adou Ouattara was said to be in a "terrible state" when he was found last month in a bag without air vents at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The boy's father was arrested for arranging his son to be smuggled, but is due to be released on...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
In Tuesday's paper
09 May 2015
Teams urged to learn from Sankoyo saga
Ngurungu were found guilty of using an improperly registered Morris Ruzivo, who was the team’s top goal scorer.  Addressing the First Division North annual general meeting, Motlogelwa urged teams to read the rules and regulations to avoid...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 09 May 2015
Amos takes early charge in Diamond League
It was Amos’ first victory of the season after a second place finish in Rome last week. After the race, he flew to Germany as he continues his build-up to the IAAF World Championships to be held in China in August. Recovering from injury,...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Notwane refuses to play Satmos
As far as we are concerned, the league is over - Notwane We are ready - Satmos Rules will apply if any team does not pitch - Mamelodi While the Botswana Football Association (BFA) might have thought they have found a solution, Notwane is...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 09 May 2015
Suave style dominates the All Suited Up
While a few people came dressed in casual formal wear, many took it a notch higher, showing off designer outfits accessorised with stylish watches and necklaces. Despite the blistering cold weather, some ladies came dressed in revealing numbers that...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Cyril re-invents Mbaqanga music
South African musician, Cyril Mntungwa has just released an album that will take fans down memory lane; back to the days when the Soul Brothers were a big hit in southern Africa. In fact, the Mpumalanga man’s sound is so reminiscent of the...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Kosher Nights celebrate third anniversary in style
The upstairs venue was filled to the rafters with revellers who had come to celebrate with great sounds and mingling. Kosher nights is a hip hop session that was incepted three years ago by Marked Men Entertainment and has cemented its place as the...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BoD bullish of opening new mine in Orapa
The company expects to find new areas of kimberlite, potentially containing diamonds, by the end of this year, and then to identify specific diamondiferous kimberlite-containing sections by the end of 2016. “There is a need for new mines, and...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Low inflation to mitigate drought effects- Mohohlo
“Inflation globally is very low so we expect the adjustment of prices to reflect that,” Mohohlo said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Africa in Cape Town. “When the situation calls for making appropriate adjustments we...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Sefalana gets nod to buy Delta Dairies
Yesterday, the Court of Appeal in Gaborone approved the sale of the citizen milk producing company to Sefalana Holdings for the amount of P23 million. Delta Dairies was liquidated in April, which  paved the way for the auction sale for any...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Land: The chickens come home to roost
The residents of Borolong and Chadibe have crossed swords for years over the rights to a piece of land between the two villages. The festering wounds have contaminated relations between the two and Borolong parents now refuse to let their children...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2015
Live broadcasts of parliamentary debates are long overdue!
It therefore seems plausible to say  it must be the MPs who for some unknown reason are against their voices being heard over the wires or their gesticulations  viewed on Btv. As a former MP I should know better why there are no live...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BAMB ventures into farmers training
Speaking during the program launch, operations manager at the Botswana Agriculture Marketing Board (BAMB), Cornelius Mokgoko said that it is their responsibility to ensure that they find ways to ensure food security in Botswana. “Our...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Mother pleased as Abbie continues Recovery
Known popularly as Abbie, the teenager underwent an operation for a rare cancer, Metastatic Immature Teratoma, following a nationwide fundraising appeal, which raised hundreds of thousands of Pula last year. Abbie was diagnosed with the disease last...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Police nab alleged serial student rapist
Thatayaone Wabuya Nka of Sebina village is facing three counts of rape. In the first count, the state alleges that he raped a senior secondary school student in the thickets at Gerald Estate Farms on February 11. In the second count, Nka, whom police...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Man pleads not guilty to defilement
Koto told magistrate Basetsana Keakantse that he met the 15-year-old student when he was a DJ at a Christmas Day party held at a bar in 2013. “I proposed to the young lady and she agreed. Her curvaceous body tempted me, especially as she...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 09 May 2015
Suit against police over missing suspect kicks off
Justice Ranier Busang is hearing the week long trial, in which the family wants the police to either “present Momphitlhi for trial or produce his body in whatever form”. Momphitlhi is believed to have gone missing whilst in police...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
No authority on shoot to kill Tsiane
Foreign prisoners already on ARVs Prisons assign warders for execution of deathrow inmates “No, we do not have that policy,” she said in response to a question from members of the Public Accounts Committee yesterday. She said that...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BCP mulls Goodhope/Mabule poser
The constituency fell vacant recently after James Mathokgwane of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) resigned. He has since taken up a position at SPEDU, the regional development agency for Selebi Phikwe. Yesterday, BCP secretary general,...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Judgment due in BOFEPUSU, Khama wage review case
On Monday April 7, 2014 the Daily News reported on a speech given by Khama at Taung on Thursday 3 April, in which he stated there would be a four percent salary increase for all public servants starting from April of that year. The announcement came...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Masisis home region snubs his endorsement
The region, which houses Masisi’s home constituency of Moshupa/Manyana, held a regional congress over the weekend, which was attended by Masisi, Tebelelo Seretse, Moemedi Dijeng and Seteng Motalaote. Masisi, Seretse, Dijeng and Motalaote are...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Children suffer as tribal tensions mount in Borolong, Chadibe
Borolong parents choose ‘tree education’ over enrollment in Chadibe Rival tribes refuse to mix learners l Borolong parents choose ‘tree education’ over enrollment in Chadibe l Rival tribes refuse to mix learners The...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Mistakes to avoid when taking out business insurance
Economic conditions remain extremely tough and many businesses are looking to cut costs. Insurance costs are being scrutinised as a result, but a common mistake is to then become exposed to risks that can ultimately destroy a business. “We see...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
They don't mean it!
09 May 2015
In this week's paper
09 May 2015
UB Rhinos trample Jaguars
Though Jaguars were making their debut in the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) A Division League, they bossed Rhinos and drew first blood. However, the Rhinos utilised most of the scoring chances, which came their way to emerge tops. Fly half Maatla...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Netball players hail Singapore sojourn
The young netballers returned home last month after they got invaluable exposure in the Asian country. The four players are Notwane’s Sarona Hans, Hildah Binang (BDF Cats), Letang Mogotlhwane  (Jungle Queens) and Violet Oneile (UB...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 09 May 2015
Botswana women advance in All Africa Games qualifiers
The team lost 1-0 on Friday evening at the National Stadium, but the 3-1 away win they registered a fortnight ago was enough for the local girls to go through. The female Zebras missed Township Rollers’ defender Tlamelo Motlhale through...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 09 May 2015
Uninspiring Miscellaneous inch closer to title
The visiting Miscellaneous played with caution bearing in mind that every team in the competition is out to frustrate their ambition of winning the title. They eventually secured a seventh straight win that took them closer to the crown and...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 09 May 2015
Horseracing comes to Botswana
The minister explained that the move is meant to promote event driven tourism. He said his ministry continues to participate and collaborate with that of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism through Botswana Tourism Organisation in other sporting events...
431,Lerato Maleke,phpD4F0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
ECCO dent Police XIs chances
With veteran marksman, Malepa Bolelang pulling the strings, ECCO dominated a tightly contested match in which they needed a win to boost their survival chances.  The Francistown side and former champions have only won four matches in this...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 09 May 2015
Thabiso Nasha: I wrecked my marriage
 The announcement was made on a discussion that was based on the inaugural Best Couple Beauty Pageant hosted by the Holy Ghost International Church at the Block 3 branch. The theme of the event which is to be held this Saturday is “Built...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Taste bud explosion at food and wine show
The setup was cosy with vibrant décor, stalls and the piazza filled the space with some mouth-watering flavours. There was a lot of chatter as people raved about the food and wines on display. Different suppliers were given a platform to...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 09 May 2015
Vee holds church session at Seabelos Live Express show
The ever-energised Vee had the fans follow his lead as he dished out some church hymns.  Along side him was Doctor Tawanda whose music career both as a singer and producer is on the rise. The duo performed to get the young crowd on the dance...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 09 May 2015
A local company packages Serobe
Tripe is a popular relish in Botswana and South Africa; it contains tripe, casings, salt and water.  Setso was made three years ago and had to wait to see if it will survive its three-year shelf life. The results were positive and the product...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 09 May 2015
Food security still a challenge
Francis Wanyoike, a consultant with international livestock research institute revealed this last week  in Gaborone 0during the conference on Policies for Competitive Smallholder livestock production that was attended by most of African...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Food security still a challenge
Francis Wanyoike, a consultant with international livestock research institute revealed this last week  in Gaborone 0during the conference on Policies for Competitive Smallholder livestock production that was attended by most of African...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
P100-milllion oil factory to be opened in Francistown
The citizen-owned Oil Company would be manufacturing olive oil, cooking oil, margarine and mayonnaise.The Managing Director (MD) of URB Mmoloki Tibe disclosed this when addressing the Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry Sadique Kebonang and the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Rumours of assassination plots in parliament
If it was a ploy to get Parliament to accede to his demand for a security upgrade at Parliament, then Molale’s security report did not achieve the intended mission. Instead, it left everyone in a panic. This trick seems to have backfired if...
540,Monitor Editor,, 09 May 2015
Botswana post terminate vouchers for DSP services
“The public is informed that all those beneficiaries who have not enrolled for the card should have done so by the end of this month. All payments will be processed through the Poso Card beginning April,” said Botswana Post head of...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Disabled man fights to be councillor
The wheelchair bound Edwin Phaladi, who has been trying to be a councillor to no avail has slammed government for turning down his applications. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) man was disabled after he broke his neck in a horrible swimming pool...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 09 May 2015
Sanitary pads out of reach for many
This does not only compromise menstrual health, but it greatly diminishes the woman’s dignity and self-image as well.  While a section of the womenfolk’s population curse and term the menstruation period as  “that time of...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
SHHA loans go up
It entails low income housing programme made up of turnkey and SHHA home improvement loans, which have now increased the upper limit threshold from P36,400 to P52,000 per annum. Minister of Lands and Housing, Prince Maele told Parliament last week...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
P2.3 million grants for young entrepreneurs
Kickstart is a youth entrepreneurial programme aimed at supporting youth that want to either start-up or expand their existing businesses. It is executed in such a way that it covers related elements of budget setting, panel reviews, training and...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Francistown schools celebrate good results
North East District (NED) scooped position one with 84.6 percent pass rate followed by South-East with 83.2 percent. The district was also 2013 PSLE winners with 82.6 percent and had intended to hit the 90 percent in 2014, but failed to reach the...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
They say I have foot and mouth disease Refugee
Before charges were read out to him, Tshepang Moyo, said that prison authorities have declined his request for blood tests to prove that he has no FMD. Earlier, the prosecutor, Keobonye Matsapa had informed the court that investigations in the...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Ovetime claims cripples Govt
The Assistant Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Phillip Makgalemele told parliament on Friday that often supervisors connive with their subordinates to rob the government of millions of Pula in over time claims. The...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
MISA boss waxes lyrical about DIS tour
His information about the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director had been based on scandalous reports in the media. When the DIS boss gave Maphanyane a call expressing his desire to take him on a familiarisation tour of  some...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Mmasekgoa hosts international commonwealth day
The daughter of the former President Sir Ketumile Masire is the government of Botswana’s candidate for the post of the Commonwealth Secretary General. If elected Mmasekgoa will be the first woman to hold the post. She will also be the first...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Mobile phones to record rainfall
BITRI recoginises that a limitation to the provision of rainfall data at the desired spatial scales is sparse density of rain gauge stations in the country. In a statement, BITRI said Cellular networks communications work by transmitting consistent...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Botswana set world record for HIV testing
Within Botswana the record event specifically refers to the joint National AIDS Coordinating Agency (NACA) and Ministry of Health led initiative Maun 8 hour HIV Testing Campaign, which occurred on the 29th of November 2014. Through the Maun event...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
In this week's paper
09 May 2015
Poverty Wreaks Havoc At Jamataka
School going children at this village are alleged to be attending lessons on empty stomachs and fail to properly concentrate on their studies in the process, a situation that is worrying the school management. An insider at the school told The...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Judge Rebukes Attorney
Dambe said there is no point for parties to be rushing to court seeking urgency when the case is not urgent. Dambe said this during a case in which some members of Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) are suing their president, Jack Tlhagale, BMWU and...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
ABM Donates P900,000 to SOS
Announcing the deal and handing over the first cheque of P300,000 at a gala dinner at the GICC ABM executive director Daisy Molefhi described her gesture as a drop in the ocean as she said the SOS village’s national budget runs into P19 million...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Warrant of Arrest For Pregnant Dagga Trader
Lesego, her mother and two siblings were arrested in October 2012 for cultivating dagga in their backyard. The prosecution informed court that Lesego was on the run and hiding from the police while one of her brothers was writing form three...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Woman In Trouble For Aiding Zim Suspect
Mabaya said she thought the Zimbabwean was wanted for illegally staying in Botswana adding that she was not aware of his criminal activities.  Both Mabaya and the Zimbabwean stay in a rented  home at Setupung ward in Bobonong. The...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
In his Independence Day message Khama promised to elaborate on this programme in his State of the Nation Address. Some 1,200 construction projects across the various districts are expected to create jobs for small and medium sized citizen...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
KwDC Orders Church To Demolish Building
KwDC termed the building an illegal structure as it was deferred in 2012. KwDC council secretary, Wazha Tema, told The Monitor that they have written to the church to demolish the building within 14 days upon receiving the letter. The letter was...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Axed Truckers Sue For Unfair Dismissal
Panye said their contention is that the video clips which were used as evidence against the employees was fabricated. “The video clips that they used as evidence against the drivers was shot by the police. Besides that being against the...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Church Money Disappears
In reporting the matter to the police, astonished elders of Old Apostolic Church said that the perpetrators blasted the safe open with explosives. Jwaneng Police Station Commander, superintendent Theriso Thatayotlhe, confirmed the incident. He said...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
British Colonial Conference Minutes To Resolve Judicial Debacle
Early this year Khama rejected the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to appoint Omphemetse Motumise to the bench. Three judges: Singh Walia, Abednico Tafa and Phadi Solomon have been appointed to hear the case. The lawyer for...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BCP Members Give UDC Talks Thumbs Up
Briefing the media yesterday, the party president Dumelang Saleshando said the leadership undertook a nationwide consultative exercise last month seeking an unconditional mandate to engage the UDC on the issue of cooperation. “It was necessary...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Botswana Senior Treble Triumph Over Singapore Netball
They kicked off their tour with a friendly match against the senior national team last Wednesday and captain, Portia Rasekhumba led the local side to a comfortable 44-32 win. On Friday they took on the national Under-21 side and the visitors...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Chiefs Soldier On
There were no clear cut chances for both teams in the first 10 minutes but that changed four minutes later.  Onalethata Tshekiso capitalised on a miscommunication between the army defence and goalkeeper, Mwampule Masule to flick home a...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 09 May 2015
Last Gasp Satmos Goal Denies Motlakase
The poorly attended encounter started with both teams hurrying playing, but with poor passes.  Satmos’ first meaningful attack came in the fifth-minute when Lesego Moiphemedi’s shot hit the woodwork. After the scare Motlakase took...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2015
Chaotic End As Gunners Fall To Galaxy
Irate fans were gunning for his blood after a goal that condemned after the Lobatse side suffered their eighth consecutive league defeat.  Gunners coach, Daniel ‘Chico’ Nare was left seething with fans trying to manhandle the...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Robete, Thaa Kokome steal the limelight
But many music lovers seem to differ with him as it’s Robete and Thaa Kokome that have stolen their hearts. His confession simply being that he put his heart and soul in writing and composing the song to perfection. The two songs are equally...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Peelo Mookodi Is Miss Africa Botswana 2015
The Miss Africa Botswana grand finale was hosted at Ditshupo Hall on Saturday.  Mookodi walked away with a whooping P100,000, her first princess Modioki Gaborone won P 50,000, while the second princess Uua Murangi received P 25,000. The pageant...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Rollers Outpace Cops Again
The first real opportunity came in the 24th-minute with Rollers playing quick, short passes and Boy fired the parting shot, which however, was narrowly wide.  Police XI were content sitting back, and absorbing the early pressure. Kawashu Makai...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 09 May 2015
Are You Financially Stressed?
If we don’t deal with the stresses in our lives and the causes of them, they will start affecting our health. One of the main causes of stress in our lives today is financial stress. A recent study revealed that Borrowing to Pay Debt was the...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Moleta Leaves Barclays Bank
Barclays Head of marketing and corporate relations, Racheal Mushaike confirmed to The Monitor Business that indeed Moleta has left them but could neither disclose the reasons. “He is no longer in the employ of the bank. Regrettably, we cannot...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
African Alliance Gives Investors Access To Global Markets
The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Don Gaetsaloe revealed the latest developments recently at the chairman’s dinner. According to Gaetsaloe, the fund was approved for inward marketing by Non–Bank Financial Services Regulatory...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
SONA
09 May 2015
ESP Should Be On The Presidents Menu
That was after his party, the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) was reelected to serve Batswana for the next five years. So many things have taken place in the last 12 months. There are so many challenges that the country is undergoing. To...
540,Monitor Editor,, 09 May 2015
Cars Are Dangerous
The message on smoking as a danger to life is widely publicised but road death remains off the radar as a serious health issue. Why do motor manufacturers produce projectiles that vastly exceed the speed limit in most countries and maim and kill? Is...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Private Education System A Dog Without A Handler
What has happened with the gorvenment localisation policy, who is giving these unqualified foreigners working permits while qualified Batswana are roaming the streets, how come a Zimbabwean can be appointed head of department for Setswana? Who is...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Who Is To Blame?
I make that observation deliberately having just read Dr O. Selolwane’s comment in last week’s Echo entitled,  ‘We’re in this mess alright, but we all had a role to play’. The Echo is not a newspaper I would...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
The Day I was Conned
When that happens you know for sure that it’s that crazy time of the year again, Christmas madness is here. But before that happens, examinations are currently underway; the last batch of students (form 5’s) will soon throw their pens in...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 23) How To Win Friends And Influence People
One hundred and twenty years later the recorded words of Bathoen, Khama and Sebele’s collective press and public speaking engagements, there were ultimately scores of each during the course of their visit, provide a testament their public...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BOPEU Live Concert Unleashes Musical Beauty
Lesotho-born vocalist Tsepo Tshola left local revellers in a joyful mood. Tshola was the main attraction alongside a formidable lineup of local musicians at the live music fiesta. Even after decades of non-stop entertainment, Tshola showed his fans...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
In Friday paper
09 May 2015
BNSC suspends Judo VP
BSNC chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng confirmed the suspension saying it was over leaked information to the media. Reikeletseng said Kim’s suspension followed an agreement reached at a BJF mediatory meeting a month ago, that members should not...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 09 May 2015
BWF hosts wrestling tournament in Selebi-Phikwe
BWF president, Moagi Sharp said the tournament is expected to help the young wrestlers monitor their performance ahead of the Gaborone competition. Sharp said 35 wrestlers from all government primary schools in the country are expected to take part...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 09 May 2015
Sedimo starts work as BNSC CEO
Sedimo, formerly the Director of Sports and Recreation (DRS), is expected to steer the commission on its new path. BNSC chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng confirmed Sedimo’s appointment who began his duties on Monday. The transformation from the...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Cops invade Big House
Kutlwano, affectionately known as Big House, has a score to settle with the Cops. At the end of the 60 minutes, one of the two will walk away with Capital Motors Top 8 title. The battleground is Molepolole Institute of Health Sciences (IHS). A lot...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Kutlwano target sixth Capital Motors title
Kutlwano have dominated the competition, winning five out of the seven editions since its inception in 2008. They have won the last two editions and stand a good chance of making it three in a row and sixth overall. Kutlwano tactician, Dopp Popo...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Nthaga on the spotlight as Boys, Letlapeng clash
Nthaga led Letlapeng to the Premier League two seasons back before leaving to join Rolling Boys. It will be interesting to see how Nthaga will perform against his former side. Letlapeng have roped in experienced coach, Enos Mmesi. The coach has been...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Red tape delays grant disbursement
BPL chief executive officer, Bennett Mamelodi, told Mmegi Sport that the payment process at DBS is lengthy but has since been sorted out and clubs were expected to receive their grants this week. “The process includes tax clearances amongst...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 09 May 2015
Sebego says FIFA events unfortunate
“It is very unfortunate. It is not good for the image of football and will take time for football to recover,” Sebego said yesterday. Valcke had already been put on leave by FIFA. A statement from FIFA says the duration of the bans may...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Divisions thwart Rollers peace efforts
A weekend special general meeting had appeared to paper deep divisions, but it has emerged interim committee members are pulling in different directions. This comes despite presenting a united front at the Saturday meeting. Rollers members tasked...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Abused coaches their own worst enemies
The axe has already claimed Boyo ‘Oris’ Radipotsane at Jwaneng Galaxy, Kenneth Mogae at FC Satmos and inevitably, Pio Paul at Extension Gunners. The Gunners management seems to think that Pio’s assistant, Oupa Kowa, could do the...
8262,Dennis Keagile,phpE65F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Exciting poetry things happening
The October event’s line-up includes both English and Setswana acts and looks exciting, so far it includes (others are still to confirm at the time of writing): Leshie Lovesong, Gomolemo Motsamai, Sereetsi and the Natives, Moroka Moreri,...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Evolution of Hip Hop
Local cinemas were abuzz over the weekend as this film transformed theatres more into a hip-hop concert atmosphere banging with the sounds of hip-hop moguls Ice Cube, Dr. Dre as well as their iconic rap group Niggas With Attitude (N.W.A). By the way...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 09 May 2015
Oule hitmaker Momos legacy lives on
While the Island Archipelago of Comoros-born artist had been in music for a long time, Oule is the song, which elevated his status as a musician. The song was a hit with people of different ages and backgrounds, and could hear people humming or...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Molokomme advocates for indigenous languages
She said that it was vital for children to know their indigenous languages because it gave them the foundation to learn their culture. Molokomme was the guest speaker at the annual Domboshaba cultural festival over the weekend. This year’s...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Domboshaba trust seeks to improve site
The area where the festival is held just lies in the vicinity of the Domboshaba ruins. The festival coordinator, Chigedze Chinyepi could not give a timeframe as to when the facility would be improved because the board was still looking for money....
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Ketshotseng sells dreams
Artistic painter Kenny Ketshotseng has managed to draw inspiration to work on his various paintings and artwork from dreams that take place during his sleep. “When I wake up I write down what transpired in my dreams so that I will not forget...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Sanctioned terrorism
What is left unmentioned and unrecognised in our collective psyche is the kind of terrorism that has been deliberately obfuscated: sanctioned terrorism or terrorism with a license—sanctions. The fact that scholars have identified over 100...
53170,Solly Rakgomo,, 09 May 2015
The Momo I knew!
As one of the people who had met and interviewed Momo in my past life as a newspaper scribe and eventually took our relationship beyond the newsroom, I felt the urge to jot down this piece and share with you my experience with this humble but much...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Change is good but...
Change can also be bad when not handled well. The very people it was intended to benefit, if it is poorly communicated to them, can reject it. In fact, if not properly handled, it can cause confusion and be abused by some unscrupulous characters in...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2015
Khama and the constitution
09 May 2015
The epic is at high-altitude, but you wont see it
These daring stuntmen and -women- are dressed in colourful wingsuits, folded parachutes snugly  secured to their backs like suckling babies to their mothers’ backs. They keep touching and checking these as in a few seconds their lives...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Poor mans diamond moves out of reach
It is everywhere, it looks free and if you take it, usually no one is watching or notices. And, with residential construction booming in Greater Gaborone, each load is fetching higher and higher amounts. River sand, formed by natural weathering of...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
To the brink and back
LOBATSE:  A sombre, emotional atmosphere recently hung over the Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital in Lobatse. Sbrana, now five-years-old, is a 300-bed modern facility, which operates as the country’s premier mental illness hospital and the...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 09 May 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
There are about 1.38 million new cases and 458,000 deaths from breast cancer each year. Breast cancer is by far the most common cancer in women worldwide, both in the developed and developing countries. In low-and middle-income countries the...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Itse mabele a gago
October is set aside by the world community to educate the public on the prevention and control of breast cancer as well as draw attention to the burden of breast cancer. This year Botswana is commemorating this event under a very distinctive theme,...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2015
Farmers urged to grow more drought-resistant crops
The Ministry of Agriculture principal crops officer, Maria Tsamaase said this at the launch on Tuesday of a project called Letsema by Steve n Lesedi Farmville.  The launch brought together stakeholders in the farming community who included...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
The Brits are catching up with us
For instance, goods bought by consumers in the UK must now be “of satisfactory quality”. Ok, that brings them to our level. You will remember that our Consumer Protection Regulations (enacted fourteen years ago) require suppliers to...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 09 May 2015
Machailo-Ellis leaves Business Botswana
The Bureau for Employers’ Activities in Geneva, Switzerland is an integral member of the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team that provides technical support and guidance to a particular region. A press statement from Business Botswana...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Talks to transform TKR into a multi-purpose corridor begin
The low oil prices have dragged down the global commodity industry thus hurting Botswana’s copper and coal industries and resultantly the viability of the $15 billion TKR. In an interview with BusinessWeek, coordinator of coal development...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Glass manufacturing is just not viable BDC boss
Appearing before a Parliamentary Committee on Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises yesterday, Gaetsaloe said the glass plant, which is under liquidation, carries too much risk and it was always going to be difficult to turn it into a commercially...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BURS re-engineers revenue collection
The transformation is designed to create long lasting sustainable improvement in the speed and quality of change within the revenue service. BURS is responsible for the assessment and collection of tax revenues comprising: Capital Transfer Tax,...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
CEDA in dicey impasse with VPB
At the centre of the standoff are differing opinions between the parties over how to value some of the investments that VPB had made on behalf of the agency under the CEDA Venture Capital Fund (CVCF). Under a 10-year deal, VPB was in 2003 tasked to...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BOSETU donates to destitute teachers
The teachers shared a house, which burnt to the ground due to a blaze allegedly caused by a faulty electric cable last month and were left with empty-handed. Handing over the furniture, BOSETU vice secretary general, Innocent Mannathoko said the...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 09 May 2015
NGO council to host inaugural stakeholder forum
The forum will be held under the theme ‘strengthening strategic partnerships for development’. Briefing the media yesterday, council chairperson Bookie Kethusegile said the purpose of the upcoming forum was to discuss issues of national...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 09 May 2015
Summit on job-creation imminent
The inaugural Job Summit, which is expected to be an annual event will see experts in different sectors of the economy converge to share ideas on the economy as well as come up with resolutions to create sustainable industries for job creation. This...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,, 09 May 2015
Former prosecutor sues DPP
Motseta, the former Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) employee filed an urgent application before Lobatse High Court last month. His notice of motion filed on August 13, 2015, states that he was dismissed from work without any reason after...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Batswanas worst enemy is state media panelist
During a panel discussion organised by the University of Botswana (UB) Democracy Research Project on Wednesday, Mogapi said the state media gave Batswana a one-sided story, something he argued was worse than spy agents. The theme of the debate was...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
EU pledges support for rights of minorities
The pledge, which is geared towards activities meant for the protection of human rights of minority groups in the country, was launched yesterday at Sanitas Garden in Gaborone. The three other organisations to receive the funding include Stepping...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,, 09 May 2015
Suspected serial rapist faces 11 counts of rape
Chipo David, 33 was arrested early October for a string of rape incidents that allegedly started four years ago.According to charge sheet, his first rape was in April 2011 and the last one in July 2015. The court heard how, on April 21 2011 at...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Botswana urged to lift judges suspension
The appeal followed a High Court judgement this week dismissing the judges’ case to have their suspension lifted. Justices Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang were suspended on August 28, 2015 for alleged misconduct...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BDP to ponder re-admission of mekoko
According to some delegates, topping the agenda is the issue of resolution of accepting independent candidates (mekoko) back into the party.  Also on the agenda are team-building, campaigns on positions of central committee, party performance,...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
A speech may have caused all this
CJ had delivered a well-refined speech that touched a lot on the judicial independence and many believed it was the hand of Dingake who for many years, as a judge of the High Court had been vocal and advocated for judicial independence. According to...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
The judicial fall out
The news that the Judicial Service Commission chaired by Dibotelo had reported four judges, including Dingake in July, to the police thus came as surprise. Justices Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang were named as the judges...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Guardroom cost raises eyebrows
Councillors, who smelled a rat, complained that the amount spent on the guardroom was too steep compared to its “small” size. The guardroom, initially budgeted for P118,000,  has a mini shower and a toilet. Councillor Oarabile...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Taking Parliament to the people initiative good but...
It is at these Kgotla meetings that the Speaker, representing the National Assembly, gets to interact with ordinary Batswana and sensitise them on what is Parliament and its role.These meetings are attended by the Speaker and her staff, notably the...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
The relationship between doctrine and strategy
Unless we have a National Security Strategy which is a nationally encompassing document for all our security apparatus, the military cannot develop a sound doctrine. Doctrinal issues are founded on the NSS. In one way or the other, there is an...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Unmasking the historical identity of Nimrod
Therein, he is recorded as the son of Cush, who was the son of Ham the son of Noah; Noah being the grand patriarch whose family was the sole survivor of the Great Flood. Historically, though, the character Nimrod is difficult and elusive to identify,...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Going pink as cases march on
From 2003 to 2007, breast cancer was the third leading cancer-affecting women in Botswana and contributed to 15.4 percent of the total new cancer cases diagnosis. However, the Health Ministry’s chief health officer, Veronica Leburu yesterday...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
In Wednesday paper
09 May 2015
Mmopane water crisis
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Six African nations 'among worst places to grow old'
  The charity's Global AgeWatch Index measured the social and economic welfare of those over 60 in 96 nations. Switzerland topped the list and Afghanistan came last. It measured income security, health and whether someone had access to public...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Deal brokered to avert exam crisis
The deal, concluded on Monday, averts a national exams crisis such as happened in 2010 when teachers boycotted final exams, resulting in the delay of results and the subsequent troubles for students progressing to different grades. Under the deal,...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Mmopane at standstill
The situation was unveiled yesterday when Minerals, Energy and Water Resources minister, Kitso Mokaila held a much anticipated kgotla meeting in the village that has borne the brunt of the water crisis. Together with Tlokweng and Mogoditshane, taps...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BMWU, BCL in wage negotiations standoff
Last September, the two parties agreed to form a representative joint task team that would develop terms of reference and a project plan for the review of the mine’s pay structure.  The review was due out last December. BCL Mine also...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 09 May 2015
Man charged with hacking couple to death
The state alleges that Kegategile Xiego killed Xhatso Jackson and Brenda Julius using a homemade axe on April 26, 2013 at Gudigwa village in the North West district.  The deceased have four children together. Inspector Douglas Khumalo said he...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Fugitive nabbed in high profile fraud case
The property, which included 33 goats and four cattle, had been attached from a debtor. The second accused and husband to the first accused, Khiro Moyo yesterday appeared before the Mochudi magistrate court. In previous court mentions, police said...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Sparks fly in HP counterfeits case
Ishmael Sechele was testifying in a High Court case in which Hewlett Packard (HP) alleges that local firm, Longhurst Holdings, improperly sold products branded with the HP logo. Longhurst Holdings has been at the centre of investigations by HP South...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Remembering Leonard Sechele
The former Director of Public Prosecutions, Sechele, died last Thursday after a struggle with kidney failure. He was 56 years old. Speaker after speaker described Sechele as a disciplinarian and gentleman, as well as a humble person who loved his job...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2015
Battered BDP initiates reforms
Addressing the media yesterday, the BDP secretary general Botsalo Ntuane said the  committee would engage with party members and report their findings to the central committee. “We have mandated them to identify experts to assist...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Guma, Olopeng back in court
In June, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) froze the accounts of IRB Transport, a company in which the Tati East legislator is a director. The DPP also cited Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Thapelo Olopeng and Standard Chartered...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Heroes, Pool di goloka lee
Ditlhopha tse eleng Black Heroes le Black Pool di tlholega ebile e le tsa motse wa Matebele ka bobedi, eleng seo motshameko wa tsone o ngokang tatedi e e tsitsibanyang mmele  jaaka barati le balatedi ba tsone ba tsile go die ma nokeng. Ntwa ya...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 09 May 2015
Dithubaruba di godile,mme
Dibui Kgolo ya moletlo o e itshupile ka jaana ngwaga le ngwaga, go lalediwa dibui tsa tlhotlhwa, tse di itseng ka ditso tsa Bakwena, kana di welana sentle le maikaelelo a moletlo. Monongwaga, taletso ya ga Rre  David Magang, e ne e humile ka...
52153,Moroka Moreri,, 09 May 2015
Re A Nyalana e fetile ka Mosojane
Mpululu, kana mogolokwane ka teme ya Sekalaka, wa bo o lelela boatleng, fa bakapelo ba le masome a marataro le botlhano (65) go tswa kwa metseng e le lesome le bongwe ya Bokone Botlhaba ba rurifatsa fa e le bomme le borre tota go ya ka fa...
1206,James Kgosi,, 09 May 2015
WUC ga e itumedise tautona Khama
A re ga e a tshwanela go kgatlhwa ke go kgaolela Batswana metsi fela nako le nako le gone go lopa dituelo tse di kwa godimodimo tse ba di lopang Batswana. Khama o ne a bua jaana a araba dilelo tsa banni ba kgaolo Letlhakeng mo diphuthegong tsa...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 09 May 2015
Dikara tsa ditonki di lwantsha lehuma
Se se builwe ke Monnasetilo wa khansele ya Ghanzi, Thato Tshweneyagae, jaaka a ne a buisa phuthego ya khansele eo ka Mosupologo. Tshweneyagae a re maiteko a, ke go phepafatsa tikologo gammogo le go thusa go nyeletsa lehuma “Mo nakong eno re...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 09 May 2015
Domi e baba lebadi ka mogwanto wa UDC
Ekete jaanong kgang e tla remelela thata mo go lweng ga diphathi tsa sepolotiki go na le go tla ka ditharobolo ka seemo se se sa jeseng diwelang sa tlhaelo ya metsi mo lefatsheng leno. E rile maabane, mokwaledi-mogolo wa phathi ya BDP, Botsalo...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 09 May 2015
Kgakgamosi ya Selebi Phikwe
Le fa go ntse jalo, Phikwe ke toropo e e tswang goolowe go ngangisanwa ka go nna ga moepo ga yone. Mme tota kgangkgolo ele mosi le metsi a a tswang mo go one. Kgang yaabo ele ka fa mosi o, o amang beng ba metse e e mabapi le tikologong ya mokoti o...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 09 May 2015
Ralesotla takes Premier League by storm
Ralesotla, who was also named the August Player of the Month, started his football career at Maphatshwa before donning the colours of Green Lovers who at the time were playing in the Second Division. He became their top goal scorer when they secured...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2015
Africa Netball yet to be considered at AAG
Lebotse-Sebego told Mmegi Sport from Brazzaville yesterday that netball is not yet affiliated to AASC. She said Africa Netball has been invited to a meeting where their application will be considered. Lebotse-Sebego explained that the idea is to...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Africa Netball yet to be considered at AAG
Lebotse-Sebego told Mmegi Sport from Brazzaville yesterday that netball is not yet affiliated to AASC. She said Africa Netball has been invited to a meeting where their application will be considered. Lebotse-Sebego explained that the idea is to...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Africa Netball yet to be considered at AAG
Lebotse-Sebego told Mmegi Sport from Brazzaville yesterday that netball is not yet affiliated to AASC. She said Africa Netball has been invited to a meeting where their application will be considered. Lebotse-Sebego explained that the idea is to...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Chiefs hold back players from Zebras
While the Botswana Football Association (BFA) has indicated that all players are now accessible for national team call up, Chiefs have refuted that, pointing out their need to make a decision in that regard. The Zebras squad that beat Burkina Faso...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 09 May 2015
Botswana Teams doing well at AAG, Commonwealth Games
Botswana has collected five medals in both competitions so far. The local karatekas have been doing well in AAG with Lame Hetanang and Thato Malunga winning silver and bronze medals in the 50kg and 55kg of the women’s Kumite categories...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 09 May 2015
Up close and personal with Denise Zimba
A musical theater graduate, Zimba has toiled hard to grow her career as a musician, television host on DStv’s Vuzu channel and choreographer, as well as a lead actress on Generations the Legacy. The petite starlet however insists that juggling...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
GIMC a success-Pabalinga
Pabalinga said people graced the shows in large numbers, something he applauded the nation for, adding that they should expect an even bigger event next year. “People came in large numbers to all the shows, starting from the poetry, to the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
All set for Miss Africa Botswana Fashion and Cultural show
The event will serve as the first round of eliminations, which will leave 15 models that will take part in Miss Africa Botswana finals in November. South African starlet Bonang Matheba will be the host of the Fashion and Cultural night, while Lady...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Goitse launches Motivate A Child campaign
The young woman from Mahalapye, popularly known only by her first name, Goitse, from Big Brother Hotshots, is confident that she can influence young girls in a positive way. Her campaign, which she hopes to grow in future, targets girls between the...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Stats Botswana completes first phase of agric census
SB manager of communication, documentation and dissemination, Lillian Setimela told Mmegi Business that the first phase focussed on traditional agricultural holdings, which cover rural areas including urban villages. The traditional holdings census...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
BPC close to inking fresh Eskom deal
The BPC’s current contract with Eskom expires on December 31, 2015.  Should the two utilities seal the deal, the new contract will be the latest in historical supply arrangements between the two. BPC enjoyed supplies of between 410MW and...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Banking sector tightens screws on fraud
As part of a raft of reforms to counter fraud, a new modernised cheque clearing system, known as the Botswana Automated Clearing House (BACH) is now live. To reinforce the new measures, all cheques in use are to be discontinued by December this year...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Better late than never
Even though it is coming just a month before the start of the national examinations, it is commendable that all parties were able to seal a deal, as the nation could not afford a repeat of the 2010 debacle. In that year, non-teachers were engaged to...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2015
Lord! Now they are being ridiculous
09 May 2015
The Bechunaland News
Vryburg at that time was very much a nothing sort of place but for the British it was a convenient base from which to administer the two Bechuanalands. When the southern chunk was incorporated within the Cape Colony, that base was immediately moved...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
E re go tlhalefa ngaka le bolwetse o ....
Ba kgaogana ka ditsela. Fa Nthepha a ya Tsabong, Tshetsana  a leba Bobonong. Ba kopana jaana Tshetsana a le mosha go goroga mo Kopong.  Ene a segofala a boa kwa Bobonong, a tla gae. Nthepha ene o ne a sa ntse a ipotsa gore, a e tlaa re...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
Well done BFA, but...
This time around they made some decisions that I totally agree with and a reasonable man I am, I must commend them for their spot on decisions. As much as we blurt out when we don’t agree with them, we should also do the same when we agree with...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2015
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