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14 May 2015
National golf team departs for Zone Six Championship
Eight golfers, Sipho Abueng, David Masole, Leroy Pearmain, Shane Granger Junior, Kesentseng Dube, Walter Seokemong, Nabeel Desai and Peter Podise are representing Botswana. The annual African championship has attracted defending champions South...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Local refs leave for CAF assignment
The four, Joshua Bondo (referee), Meshack Medupi (assistant referee) and Oamogetse Gobotswamang (assistant referee) and fourth official, Kutlwano Leso, left for Sudan yesterday. Chairman of the National Referees Committee Edwin Senai said the...
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Green Lovers improve BPL play-offs qualification chances
The second-placed Serowe outfit were home. It means that the club now has 38 points, while Kazungula and TAFIC have 35 points respectively. The latter two clubs are at position three and four respectively. However, leading into the last matches...
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Fresh Les to launch debut jazz album
The former kwasakwasa man initially wanted to launch his album shortly after its release last month, but decided to extend the dates due to a busy schedule. “Just like I gave the recording my full attention, I want to make sure the launch is...
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Local designers encouraged to go international
Speaking at the designers’ workshop at Lansmore Hotel in Gaborone on Friday, Tobin said that it takes perseverance and dedication to make it in the fashion industry. She said even though promoting her products is not easy, she is determined to...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
X to feature more dance moves
X, which is one of Sky Blue Dance Hub’s latest productions, is a dance/ theatre production, which depicts the world of secrets. “Through dance, we will show how secrets have been handled, how they have come out in the open and affected...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Mum inspired me, says fashion designer Taibo Barca
Barca said when he was growing up, he used to watch his mother sew clothes for her customers. He said when he was five-years-old, he started helping his mother in her workshop,  especially with drawing patterns. “Growing up, I developed a...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Graduate Volunteer Scheme Mediocrity at its best
The feeling and reaction to the scheme was unanimous, we were all equally disturbed by the apparent bleak future that is looming in our beloved country especially in the education sector and youth employment issues. I then took a decision to make my...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
Trade Union members live in debt
What is so worrying is that; union members are in serious debts and financially embrassed. But the reality is that, they are the Creators of both the political and union economic growth and are the ones contributing significantly to their...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
Whither Botswana as the youth opt for English
Given, Botswana has a historical influence of English, however the argument is why take on English over native languages. Why not create a healthy balance of both? We are a nation predicated on extended family setups; meaning every so often we shall...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
No more Beach party in Tlokweng
14 May 2015
MFDP avails 2015 Budget Speech in Braille
This is an effort to make the Budget Speech accessible and available to all members of our society.In 2014, the Ministry printed 25 copies of the Annual Budget Speech in braille in English version and 25 copies in Setswana. This year, the Ministry...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Flagging economy needs robust credit growth
Last week, Statistics Botswana announced that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.4 percent in 2014, the lowest growth rate recorded in the post 2009-recession period. Government had estimated an economic growth rate of 5.2 percent in 2014, while...
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Debswanas Letlhakane dumps to produce 16m carats
Addressing the media in Gaborone last week, managing director, Balisi Bonyongo said the switching of operations from the mine to the ‘waste’ material would save the 386 jobs at the mine. “Currently Debswana is building another...
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Ditshwanelo addresses the plight of former miners
Currently, the centre is assisting them to form a Mineworkers’ Association, according to information from the organisation.  A communiqué from the centre states that the aim of the association would be to help ex-miners deal with...
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Premarital counselling key to successful marriages
Duna was addressing a press briefing on the upcoming inaugural Marriage Summit that will be held from May 14 to 16 in Francistown. He said that premarital counselling is very vital in marriage as it is an excellent way to clear up misconceptions...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00,50362,Faith Siako,,2015/february/01,2015-02-01 12:37:00, 14 May 2015
Scramble for land hits Marapong
MARAPONG:The scarcity of land is becoming acute – a situation that forces Batswana to scramble for the few plots available whenever an opportunity for land acquisition opens up. Last week multitudes thronged Marapong Sub-Land Board...
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Abbie returns to hospital
Lerato Ntshabele, the mother of the 14-year-old who recently underwent a operation in Belgium for a rare cancer, Metastatic Immature Teratoma, had been re-admitted. “Abbie went back to theatre between March 27 and April 3 this year, for...
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Marina steps up cardiac procedures
In a statement, PMH stated that the procedures were conducted with the Mauritian Medical Team, which comes from the Cardiac Centre at Pamplemousse, in Mauritius. Within the total procedures were eight heart surgeries done at Scottish Livingstone by...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
BNYC suspends chairperson
The Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) has suspended its executive chairperson, Benedice Louis Sibanda, on charges of maladministration. The suspension, effective April 10, was communicated in a letter written by Executive Committee secretary...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Binge drinking, rapes escalate in Maun
According to one elder, some young men in the village believe buying alcohol for ladies means an automatic pass for casual sex. The misconception is believed to be behind the rising rape cases. Maun is, undoubtedly, a revellers’ Mecca where...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 14 May 2015
More jail time for suspected soldier killer gang
Aubrey Gobonwang (24), Mosimanegape Khumalo (22), Botlhe Seadimo (22), Ithuteng Lucas (18), Boitshoko Boitshoko (18), Ontiretse Sethole (21) appeared before Broadhurst Magistrate Babedi Mothuba where they were subsequently further remanded as...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Two given bail in Kanye shootout case
On Friday, principal magistrate Janet Phosa of the Regional Magistrate Court granted Gaofenngwe Seitiso and Thuso Tankomane bail, after explaining that she was not convinced that they would interfere with investigations.Evans Mhiwatiwa and Malibongwe...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Former MISA boss eyes BCPWL post
The 49-year-old Serowe native told Mmegi that though she is trained for the corporate world, she is most fulfilled when she does volunteer work. “I worked for a commercial bank for two years part of which was management training. I left the...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Lack of funds scuppers BCP political school
The party, however, has dismissed suggestions that it has abandoned the initiative.  The BCP secretary for political education Florence Shagwa told Mmegi yesterday that the focus has been on other party activities. “Of course the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Central District decries 34% budget cut
The CDC had proposed a budget of P1.04 billion for the 2015/16 financial year, but was only granted P690.5 million by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. The CDC recorded a funding gap of 19 percent in the 2014/15 financial year, from...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Parley probes Khamas land remarks
The National Assembly authorities said a probe needed to be first be made into whether the President made the statements. The state broadcaster Btv, last week aired a clip in which Khama said he would employ his executive powers to ensure that...
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Xenophobic attacks leave five dead in South Africa
Tension has already started brewing in some parts of the province, as foreign nationals have come under attack and their small businesses looted by the locals. President Jacob Zuma, had this week sent three of his ministers to calm the situation but...
14 May 2015
Give Mamelodi that BFA CEO post
The current CEO of the Botswana Premier League Bennet ‘The Diving’ Mamelodi has been hush-hush mentioned as a possible candidate to replace Keith Masters. And as was expected he has flatly denied the link. I’m not surprised. He is a...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
In Friday paper
14 May 2015
Public servants out for Molales blood
This is subsequent to the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) endorsing Kgosi Lotlamoreng II of the UDC this week.  At a well-attended rally held at the Goodhope bus rank, BOFEPUSU blasted the ruling party for being...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Poverty-stricken Goodhope/Mabule goes to polls
Residents of the nine wards, in Goodhope/Mabule will decide on the day, who will be their next Member of Parliament (MP) after, the shock resignation of James Mathokgwane six months after being elected. Mathokgwane is now one of the regional managers...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Is BOFEPUSU really a factor in Goodhope/Mabule?
More than 2, 600 civil servants are expected to partake in tomorrow’s by-election as BOFEPUSU tries to deny the ruling party a chance to win the constituency, which fell vacant after the former Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) legislator...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Lobelo off-road race attracts 30 riders
Berrie said the race would be organised using a Global Positioning System (GPS), which is still new in the country and Africa. “We are the first people to use the GPS and I will encourage the use of GPS in motorbike racing national...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 14 May 2015
Rookies Green Lovers, Galaxy in debut meeting
Both sides were promoted last season and Green Lovers made a winning start with a 3-2 victory over Nico United of Selebi-Phikwe. The tomorrow’s tie will be Lovers’ first away league assignment, with striker Moatlhodi Ralesotla, who bagged...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2015
Boxers continue AAG preparations
The Morocco competition starts next week Tuesday and runs until Sunday. The Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) spokesperson, Kenny Maragana told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they are sending a team of eight men and one woman to Morocco. He said the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Facelift for neglected Masunga Sports Complex
Reikeletseng said the council recently received funds through a special dispensation to renovate stadiums around the country. The commission’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Thato Kgosimore  also confirmed Reikeletseng’s...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,1206,James Kgosi,, 14 May 2015
A gaze into the 2015/2016 season
Chiefs, Rollers tipped The battle for supremacy will be a tight contest between usual suspects, Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs Writes, BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO. Champions: Township Rollers and defending champions, Mochudi Centre Chiefs have...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2015
Its no longer business as usual at BFA
He has been in sport management for almost his entire life and should be a cut above the rest. While at the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC), he steered the organisation away from unnecessary controversy and indiscipline.  In fact, one of...
8262,Dennis Keagile,phpE65F.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Early headache for BPL
The BPL and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) are still locked in talks to resolve the conflict, which has dragged on since Mascom bought advertising space at the stadium last season.  Rollers spokesperson, Bafana Pheto said they...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 14 May 2015
Christianity has gone to the dogs
Still in South Africa, Prophet Lesego Daniel of Rabboni Ministries commanded his congregation to eat grass all in the name of God. Later on, he ordered them to drink petrol assuring them that it would taste like Fanta Pineapple. In Nigeria, a...
53405,Jason Ranthatsa,, 14 May 2015
Emperialist Christian dogma
As money flew towards the coffers of the church and into corporate accounts, over-sugary, kitschy Christmas carols and gospels were soaring out from the audio systems of department stores and malls all over the Empire and in almost all of its...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
Russia on Conflict in Syria
Today, the biggest threat for this country, Iraq and the Middle East as a whole is the so-called Islamic State. Russia is providing military-technical support to the Syrian government so that it can counter this threat. The same goes for providing...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
Opposition cooperation a solution to BDP parliamentary madness
The day will mark almost a year since the 11th Parliament started its work since October 2014 general elections. Members will between now and November consult their constituents, attend committee meetings, go on international trips to attend inter...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
The evolution of opposition politics in Botswana
I have come to discover the reason why military generals seem to be so much at home in the battlefield of politics. Losing ground and finding ways of taking it back characterises the way any war is conducted. In the case of the BDP, they have lost a...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
All this Rollers hullabaloo could have been avoided
I’m pretty sure even the respondents in the case knew what the outcome would be. It’s just that they were in denial. All procedure was flouted and the court case would have been avoided had some people not been stubborn to think that...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
African Coppers contractor cuts jobs again
Diesel Power’s Business Improvement Manager, Humphrey Chitima confirmed the latest job losses that have affected 26 workers in an interview with BusinessWeek. The retrenchment follows African Copper’s closure of its Thakadu Mine at...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Insure yourself
Given their reputation nobody was surprised that second-hand car dealers were perceived as the least honest, with only 8% of people saying they were honest. They were closely followed by microlenders (18% saying honest) and furniture stores (22%...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 14 May 2015
BSE market cap reaches historic P50bn mark
Compared to the end of the previous quarter of P45.3 billion, market capitalisation edged up by 11 percent to P50.5 billion this quarter. According to a quarterly report from Motswedi Securities, during the second quarter, 241 million shares worth...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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