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In Tuesday's paper
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...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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
SAs embargo on Ethiopian Airlines hurts Botswana
From Addis Ababa, the airline can only drop passengers in Gaborone and then proceed to Cape Town without picking up passengers here. Observers noted that the decision taken by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has dealt a blow to...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
The Bessie Head Heritage Trust workshop
Writers around the country were asked to submit a 500-word story if they were interested in attending the workshop. From there 22 writers were chosen. Sadly, of the 22 only 10 managed to attend, but at least those 10 seemed committed to writing and...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Fong Kongs sour Samsungs push into Botswana
The explosion of counterfeit mobile phones and accessories in Botswana could have the unintended effect of turning away investors and exporting potential local jobs elsewhere. World leading smartphone producer, Samsung is contemplating reaching out...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Assassins targets of opportunity
Movie Concept and Cast Last weekend’s action superstar, Tom Cruise finally came out of hibernation with the franchise’s fifth installment dubbed Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. With the IMF now disbanded and Ethan Hunt (Cruise) out in...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 14 May 2015
Diamond slump: Budget likely to fall into deficit
Sluggish sentiment in the market has seen both De Beers and the Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) sales falling by over 20 percent in the first half of the year. Backed by projections of a 10 percent growth in minerals revenues to P19 billion, Finance...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
CA intervenes in anti-competitive BPC deal
Fly ash is one of the residues generated by coal combustion and is used as an additive in the cement manufacturing process. According to a CA statement, the cancellation came after a market inquiry that was conducted under the auspices of the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Miss Botswana announces Top 30
At the end of the auditions, 30 contestants were selected and put through a rigorous vetting process to ensure they meet all the requirements of Miss Botswana and later on, Miss World. This saw the young women tested both mentally and physically...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
A night at the Aquarian Tide Hotel
From the outside, it looks like a plain office block as construction is still underway. Little did yours truly know that sophistication waits inside.  Aquarian Tide Hotel is the newbie in the hospitality business and it has 110 guest rooms, 72...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 14 May 2015
Molosiwas leap of faith into fashion
Being a fashion designer has been a long held dream of his from when he was just a six-year-old boy schooling at Baobab Primary.  “I used to record pageants such as Miss World and watch them everyday when I knocked off from school. That...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Yes, we can level the playing field
The total number of voters registered in the area exceeds 15,000, but due to voter apathy, and possible lack of financial resources for them to travel, the number is likely to decrease. The position fell vacant after the MP for the area James...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 14 May 2015
Fire
14 May 2015
The importance of being Tshephang Mabaila
After private backdoor access, high-class tables and exclusive champagnes, Karin, visibly impressed by her seemingly connected young date, begs to know: “What do you do?” Last Sunday at the Lady Khama Charitable Trust Family Fun Day, I...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Molefhabangwe dumps BDP
Speaking from Francistown in a telephonic interview, Molefhabangwe said he found no reason to submit a resignation letter to the party he joined in 2009. He said his membership has remained questionable, as on several occasions he requested to see...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 14 May 2015
Two sisters battling the odds
Patience pays and the two women from Tutume in the North East are testimony to that. Kitso and Chinna Phale were among the pioneers of the street vendor business in Gantsi, setting up a stall under a tree near the Post Office in 1995. The duo decided...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 14 May 2015
Guinea-Bissau's President Vaz sacks his government
The two men are said to have disagreed on a number of issues including the use of aid money and the return to Guinea-Bissau of a former army chief of staff. The West African state returned to civilian rule in June last year. With a history of...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
Setlalekgosi blazes trail through male sector
After a marathon telephonic session of trying to pin down Pinkie Setlalekgosi for an interview, we finally appoint to meet at her office. On the day, I arrive at the agreed time: 10am. When I enter the Sprint Couriers headquarters I’m informed...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Khamas SADC litmus test
MBONGENI MGUNI   Cometh the hour, cometh the man? For the 277 million citizens spread out across the 15 states making up the SADC region, President Ian Khama’s ascension to their chairmanship on Monday is a Godsend, a non-event or an...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,45058,Ntibinyane Ntibinyane,php85F6.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Chief Justice reports judges to police
At issue is the housing allowance, which was paid to some judges who stay in official residences though it is only meant for judges without such residences. According to a recent advertisement by the Administration of Justice, housing allowance for...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
CNN executive flies to Kenya to apologise for 'hotbed of terror'
Many Kenyans were outraged by the report, which suggested Obama was likely to be attacked during his historic visit to the land of his father’s birth. While the country has suffered a string of atrocities by the Somalia-based al-Shabaab...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Results
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Standings
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
In this weeks paper
14 May 2015
South Africa's Jacob Zuma appoints third finance minister in week
On Wednesday, the president sacked Nhlanhla Nene in a move that sent the rand to record lows and sparked a sell-off in bank shares. His replacement for less than a week, Mr van Rooyen, is a little-known MP. The latest move sent the rand up almost...
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Physical GU, Gilport Tie Ends Goalless
Gilport gained composure midway through the first half and sent retaliatory threats in pursuit of a lead. Osego Gaotewe posed a threat from the left wing and sent several crosses into the box but Lions keeper, Moatlhodi Ndana was sure footed between...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 14 May 2015
Satmos Blame Council For Floodlights Failure
The game, which was supposed to kick-off at 7pm, had to be called off after some floodlights did not switch on. Satmos assistant coach, Mogolodi Chepete said as the home team they were not aware that the lights were not working. He said SPTC did...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 14 May 2015
Soldiers Halt Rollers March
Both ends started cautiously, knocking the ball around with short passes in attempt to find openings. The first chance came in the 11th minute when Simisane Mathumo headed home a free kick from Tshepo Motlhabankwe, but was ruled offside. Two...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2015
Second Round: The Race is on
425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,php6EE.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Francistown Wins Big At Botswana Games
After eight days of gold hunting, Francistown scooped 42 gold medals in a haul of 106 medals. Southern district finished a distant second with 39 medals (14 gold, 11 silver and 14 bronze). Gaborone was third with 12 gold medals from a total of 45,...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2015
Young chess sensation wins silver in Zambia
Young Woman Candidate Master, Naledi Marape, however, hogged the limelight despite narrowly losing out on a Woman FIDE Master (WFM) title. The nine-year-old Marape won a silver medal in the Under-10 girls group, which had stiff...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Kanyi Ko Zhipa music festival thrills Francistown
The title of the show celebrates the fun that abides in the second city and it simply means, “Home is Fun”. As the show title promised, the line-up and performances lived up to the tagline. The dance floor opened with an appetising menu...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 14 May 2015
MMP Family sparkles at the YAMAs 2.0
The forum that brought together the best in music, fashion and style on Saturday was indeed a sparkling moment for the kwaito group as they bagged three awards from the YAMAs 2.0. MMP Family took home Best Kwaito, Song of the Year and Blue Label...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
The ZCC Crisis !
14 May 2015
Multi-million Pula mall coming to Palapye
The mall, which is property of Prime Seal Investments, will comprise of 12 apartments with shops downstairs, a parking lot that can accommodate 470 cars and a filling station. Speaking during a kgotla meeting to seek permission from Palapye...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 14 May 2015
New years resolutions
We always promise ourselves that “this year is going to so much better than last year”.   Mentally we start to prepare our goals and our dreams for this year. We quickly get swept back up into our busy lives and we forget to...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
Vendors cry foul at Botswana Games
In an interview with Monitor Business last Friday, the frustrated street vendors said they were left in the lurch at their designated stalls after some vendors masquerading as spectators snuck their wares into the stadium to sell to potential...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
YAMAS 2.0
428,Moreri Sejakgomo,, 14 May 2015
Kudos to the YAMAs
In terms of sponsorships the YAMAS were amazing, the corporate sector simply rallied behind the event to ensure that it lives to its hype. The stage and the lighting were all ideal for the occasion, cementing the YAMAS’ as new benchmark for...
540,Monitor Editor,, 14 May 2015
Another fun filled Maun experience in the offing
The organiser, Dose Mosimanyane says it will be a week of fun run, fun cycling, music festival headlined by Tshepo Tshola, comedy by the local Maun female comedian Rikunde and her brother Stix, as well as the experiences of boat cruises, scenic...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Another fun filled Maun experience in the offing
The organiser, Dose Mosimanyane says it will be a week of fun run, fun cycling, music festival headlined by Tshepo Tshola, comedy by the local Maun female comedian Rikunde and her brother Stix, as well as the experiences of boat cruises, scenic...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
MMP Family - Lebala Ka Nna
14 May 2015
Mascom reaches out to BOSASNET
The NGO provides substance abuse education, prevention, and rehabilitation services to the general public. BOSASNET currently operates an outpatient counselling rehabilitation centre in Gaborone, which opened in September 2010. The outpatient...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
20 years of HIV and still going strong
The government had a mountain to climb in  educating the public and treating the infected. Exactly 10 years later, Grace Raphuti of Khakhea found out she had contracted the virus and had to deal with stigma around Jwaneng where she lived. The...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
BEC withholds results for 200 pupils
Three schools are at the centre of this inquiry. Announcing the release of results for the 829 other centres excluded from the probe Friday, BEC management said standard seven results for Mulambakwena Primary School in the North East District, St...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
VAVI speech at BOPEU congress
Any attempt to interpret trade union independence to mean that workers must divorce themselves from the politics of the country will not only be reactionary but counterproductive. Our very DNA as workers is politics. Every demand and every campaign...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
2015: Bad year for Jwaneng
He was speaking during Mayor’s ball dinner on Friday. Oodira-Kwenje noted with disappointment that most of the projects, which were scheduled for completion in 2015, have failed. He told the stakeholders that the council tried to assist...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Kgatleng farmers reject BMC tax
“This is just a way to kill pastoral farming and at the same time deprive farmers of their hard-earned cash,” one farmer charged. Sparks flew at a meeting of the Kgatleng Beef Producers Association (KBPA) held at Segale Primary School in...
14 May 2015
Only one dam in the north feeding greater Gabz
Letsibogo contributes 36% of Greater Gaborone water needs, according to the latest WUC report issued on Friday. In addition, Letsibogo dam, with a capacity of 100mcm is at 70.7%, contributes to the 100% needs of Selebi-Phikwe area, BCL mine,...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
UDC implored to change politicking style
Speaking at the Gaborone North constituency end-of-year rally, Elmond Tafa said that this was the next form politicking that the party should adopt to bring change to Botswana. He said that rallies were a failed style of politicking, as the party...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Abusive step-mom escapes jail term
Ungwang was facing a possible fine of not less P30,000 but not more than P50,000 and an imprisonment term not less than seven years but not more than 10 years. The P10,000 is payable end of March 2016, failing which she will spend a year in prison....
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Rari promises audited BOFEPUSU accounts in January
Rari, who has been federation’s SG for two terms, told The Monitor that it has taken a while for the audited financials to be done because the scope of the audit was broadened to go beyond 2012. The report, he said, would cover the period from...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Shot eight times but lived to tell the story
“In the beginning everything was so beautiful. We loved each other immensely. We played basketball together. We shared similar interests and we were good friends. “But few years on, we started to fight a lot. We argued a lot and I...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Electoral change is everyones business
In fact that particular door seemed to have been locked, chained and bolted with Merafhe’s unfortunate aphorism, ‘if it ‘aint broke, why fix it’? sounding its effective death knell. But now all of sudden, the BDP has come up...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
The rat ate your money
It is that time when all we should be thinking of is the next three hectic weeks of feasting, wining and sleeping until noon, until hunger wakes one up, or whatever comes first! But then again, that is if you will be at your own house, holidaying...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Back 4d future: The establishment of the protectorate (Part 28) -The Dikgosi meet Mmamosadinyana
In the end, the Dikgosi were left with no real choice but to accept Chamberlain’s terms, which they finally did in a joint letter on the 11th of November 1895.  In so doing the Dikgosi were reassured that having surrendered the...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Bill Cosby sues women who accused him of sexual assault
Mr Cosby, 78, is seeking unspecified monetary damages and said the women inflicted emotional distress. He called their accusations "nothing more than an opportunistic attempt to extract financial gain from him". He filed the countersuit after seven...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
In the Wednesday aper
14 May 2015
Afro-Basketball tourney hangs in balance, again
The tournament is expected to be held next month, but there are doubts as it might clash with an International Basketball Federation (FIBA) event. Bulawayo is the host city for the tournament that was initially supposed to be held last November but...
439,Thato Kala,, 14 May 2015
Motlakase after Pilikwe United duo
Motlakase spokesperson, Monty Gagomokgwa said talks have been on since the transfer window opened last week. The two, who are students at Lotsane Senior Secondary School in Palapye have featured for the Under-20 side. Apparently, Chouka want to...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 14 May 2015
Tshireletsos injury forced Talk Talk signing - Muzadzi
On Monday afternoon, Muzadzi told Mmegi Sport that besides the addition of Jerome Ramatlhakwana and the returning of Edwin Moalosi, the defending champions were not going to be active in the transfer market. But Motlhabankwe became a third addition...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php1B9A.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
BNSC board to meet over BOKA crisis
The meeting follows a report, which was compiled by a BNSC task force to look into the BOKA leadership crisis. BNSC chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng said BNSC board member, Falcon Sedimo headed the task force, which handed over the report in...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Botswana to host the first ever Miss Africa
The pageant aims to promote the diversity of the continent and also create job opportunities for young people in the country and around Africa. He hinted that 17 countries have already shown interest in the event and they aim to have all the African...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Oxy releases Life EP
The 24-year-old now hopes the new album will set him up for musical success. The EP is already available on the market with tracks including Nna Le Wena and Amantombazane (Girls), a song that features Mingo and Summer Time. Oxy explained that the...
439,Thato Kala,, 14 May 2015
Another Motswana makes the cut in Generations
Connie Ferguson, who has been acting in South Africa (SA) for a long time, has been part of Generations, The Wild and Rockville.  She also co-owns Rockville with husband, Shona Ferguson, whose acting career is also blossoming in SA making it...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Son of the Soil annual fest billed for month end
The theme for this year is ‘Kwa Re Go Yang – Bana Ba Kgaupe Ba Laelana Go Sale Gale’, to be hosted at Boetelo Sun Valley Resort along the banks of the Notwane River. According to Bana ba Mmala Trust Publicity and Media Relations,...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Nous sommes Charlie
In 2014 alone around 61 journalists were killed around the world. According to Committee to Protect Journalists more journalists were killed in Syria – a war torn country.  Hundreds of other Journalists are languishing in jails and...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 14 May 2015
Property counters buoy stock market
Analysts attributed the rise in property stocks to their relatively attractive dividend yields, as compared to other counters on the main board during the week ended January 9. Property counters Letlole and Primetime dominated the domestic front as...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,, 14 May 2015
Barclays boosts Public-Private Partnerships
About 250 delegates, who include councillors and economic planners, are expected to attend the workshop. According to the bank’s Head of Public Sector Corporate Banking, Phemelo Moleofe, Barclays Bank would present possible opportunities and...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Beef exports remain depressed
The latest figures by the Bank of Botswana (BoB) show that Beef exports from Botswana were US$11.7 million (P107.9 million) as of November last year. This is a slight increase compared to US$9.4 million (P81.5 million) recorded in December...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,, 14 May 2015
Pre-diamond Gaborone
In a very sizeable area, it is possible to see perhaps half a dozen vehicles – the roads being effectively empty. Most of the Mall is still to be developed and there is still no Capitol Cinema. The Town Hall is splendidly isolated and thus...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Tshireletso decries irresponsible parents
Addressing the school heads at Pekenene Junior Secondary last Friday, Local Government and Rural Development Planning assistant minister and Member of Parliament for Mahalapye East said it was disheartening to see “pain, stress and emotional...
46404,Mpho Maswikila,, 14 May 2015
Tertiary education funding to be overhauled
According to the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) chief executive officer, Dr Patrick Molutsi, the country needs to overhaul the entire tertiary education system for efficiency and value for investment. Molutsi told Mmegi recently that the...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Cop sues govt for P1m over unlawful arrest
Her partially burnt body was found dumped on the outskirts of Francistown, a few kilometres east of the city. In her statutory notice to sue dated November 25, 2014, Nnewe’s attorney Shatiso Nlebgwa stated that his client was arrested by...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php2AA4.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
JWs Keep Seeking Jehovahs Righteousness assembly
The theme is significant because it underscores a core quality required of all true servants of the Almighty God Jehovah as reflected in God’s Holy Word, the Bible. Witness families embrace the Bible as the most trustworthy guide and...
14 May 2015
Bogus police appear in court
They allegedly produced a police notebook and asked for the passports of the complainants. Police say the duo was caught after a tip-off from a member of the public who complained that some plain clothed police officers at the BMC circle were asking...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php2AA4.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Hopes dashed for Gaborone Dam
“For Gaborone Dam to fill up to 100 percent, we need very heavy pours,” he said. “The rain we are having could not even fill half of the dam. It is highly unlikely that the dam will fill up as we are expecting a dry end to the...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,, 14 May 2015
Rakgare leads in BCPYL presidential race
It has since emerged that Rakgare appears in all two unofficial lobby lists for those who slug it out for positions in the youth league, which currently puts him at pole position to be elected president. This is provided he does not lose the backing...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Govt appeals organisational rights case
The rights included the secondment of employees to union offices. Moroka declared government’s termination unlawful and set it aside saying there had been a clear violation of the principle of audi alteram partem or ‘hearing the other...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
A giant, a servant, a gentleman
The 77 year-old Merafhe passed away last Wednesday after a prolonged illness. During the memorial service, Batswana from across the political divide thronged stands and tents at the stadium where various speakers fondly remembered the founding...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,, 14 May 2015
Desperate IHS students in prostitution ring
The shocking revelations emerged when newly elected Francistown East Member of Parliament, Buti Billy, paid a courtesy call to the institution yesterday. At the meeting, some students alleged that some of their peers had resorted to prostitution as...
434,Pini Bothoko,php6302.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Alcohol levy
14 May 2015
A le wena o bua jalo?
Kwa Bobirwa ba a tle ba lele ka ditlou. Ga twe e ka re nako nngwe mabele a sa ntse a le mo masimo, tsa tsena, tsa suputsa, la bofelo balemi ba boela gae ba iphotlhere. Mo go a mangwe mafelo, balemi ba lela ka ditholo tse e leng gore, le fa tshimo e...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
AfriLeaks website to expose abuses in Africa
AfriLeaks will give people a chance to leak sensitive information anonymously. The site's founders say it is an attempt to boost investigative journalism to expose widespread corruption and human rights abuses. It will also help circumvent growing...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
JAB empowers youth entrepreneurs
This has been made possible through the annual JAB competitions, which include all the winners from the northern and southern regions.  All the winners showcase what they have learnt from the JAB company programme through presentation of...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
In Tuesday's paper
14 May 2015
In Monday's parliamentary questions and answers
Question Kgalagadi North MP Itumeleng Moipisi             Asked the minister of Local Government and Rural Development if he would consider elevating Hukuntsi sub-district to a full district to...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
BR Highlanders crowned House of Love kings
The tournament, a charity initiative, was organised by the HoL chairman, the visually impaired Solly Obert.  The first game saw Modipane United and Jwaneng Galaxy play to a 1-1 draw before the Modipane side prevailed 3-2 on penalties. ...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 14 May 2015
Locals interest in motor sport rising
Lola was speaking in an interview with Mmegi Sport over the weekend. LRCF held the third round of the BMS National Motocross Championship here over the weekend. “We had new riders in both the 50cc, 65cc and 85cc classes, which shows that the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Motlakase denies owing Changwe
He claimed he left the Premier League side without receiving his full dues, except for the P1, 000, he said he was given as transport fare back home, instead of the P8,000 he had expected to be paid end of June. Changwe, who has left for his native...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Chess whiz kid, Marape continues to shine
The eight-year old player’s father and coach, Dr Marape Marape said the Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) was unable to send any player to the tournament due to financial constraints. He said he decided to send Naledi and her older brother,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Motlhagodi blames 8-1 loss on lack of preparation
Motlhagodi said the loss to their neighbours in Dobsonville on Sunday was down to poor preparations.  Motlhagodi said his team lacked match fitness as compared to their opponents on the day. “Our league is on break, while the South...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2015
Luv and Hip Hop sessions celebrate urban artists
The Luv and Hip-hop concept was established this past Saturday by events company 36 Zero, which has hosted events such as Red Cup Fridays, Turn Up Saturdays and various celebrity parties. The event will mainly feature RnB and Hip Hop artists. The 36...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Pastor orders congregation to eat a snake, they say it tastes like chocolate
Members of Prophet Penuel's End Times Disciples Ministries in Soshanguve, Pretoria ate parts of a snake, believing it would become chocolate. Images posted onto the church's social media sites show Penuel dangling a live snake and dropping it into...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
BPC launches safety and health programme
He was speaking at the launch of the Corporation’s SHEQ programme here on Friday. Mosholombe said the absence of safety in a work place has potential to have undesirable consequences such as disabling injuries, which will result in absence...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 14 May 2015
African Coppers debt balloons to P1,2 bn
This brings the Botswana subsidiary’s interest-bearing loans with ZCI to $102,3 million (P1,2  billion). The new loan facility, which would provide the subsidiary with short-term working capital, followed on a $1.5-million unsecured and a...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Pitse Ya Naga couple works with ex-convicts
The couple, made up of Tiro Mothusi and Boikhutso Chawe has engaged the Botswana Institute of Rehabilitation and Reintegration of first offenders (BIRRO) to host a boot camp, where they will work closely with ex-convicts and volunteers on different...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
beMobile Jazz Festival to benefit charities
The 2015 edition will headline popular acts such as South Africa’s Ringo Madlingozi, Selaola Selota, as well as locals Soccer Moruakgomo and Kearoma Rantao. For added variety the organisers have also included Oskido and legendary kwaito group...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2015
ODC sales dip 23% as diamond market softens
ODC, which has held five tenders in 2015, is expected to sell 14 percent of Debswana’s production through auctions this year as Botswana seeks to develop its own price book through the independent window outside of De Beers’...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Mmadinare Agric Show enlists BOCCIMs help
Seipato said in an interview that they have realised that Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and small-scale entrepreneurs never attend in impressive numbers, hence the roping in of BOCCIM’s assistance. He said NGOs and entrepreneurs are...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 14 May 2015
Chef of Excellence competition getting bigger and better
Camp Management Service Botswana held the fourth instalment of the competition over the weekend, which brought together eight finalists from camps around Botswana.  According to the Camp Manager, Bradley James Hall this time around they wanted...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 14 May 2015
We cannot afford to drive away investors
He cited the unfriendly immigration laws as the main reason why the Chinese are not ready to commit to invest their resources in this country, so as to create the much needed sustainable jobs for Batswana. With a population of over 1.2 billion, as...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 14 May 2015
Molale may not resign
The Constitution is mum about cabinet ministers who want to contest for elections while in office. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) spokesperson Osupile Maroba said section 62 of Botswana’s Constitution only talks about public...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Man pleads guilty to raping a sister
The accused, whose names cannot be released to protect the victim’s identity, entered his own plea of guilty when facts of the matter were read to him on Monday. The man committed the offence on July 7, 2015 at Matsiloje village, 45 kilometres...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 14 May 2015
Lesotho
14 May 2015
Tlou beats Hobona for BCP regional chair
Tlou narrowly beat former Francistown West MP, Dr Habaudi Hobona over the weekend. He garnered 55 votes against Hobona’s 51. The region consists of Francistown East, West, South, and Tati East, West and Tonota constituecies. The seat was...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
All quiet about Vision 2016!
“By the year 2016 Botswana will be an educated, informed nation. All people (Batswana) will be able to have good quality education … adapted to the needs of the country. By the year 2016, Botswana will be a prosperous, productive and...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Masitara guilty of illegal land development
Masitara uses the disputed plot as a residential and forensic investigation office. The developments included paving, two car ports; overhanging car shades, steel support structures and nets as well as the chains mounted on pillars to protect...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Football instructor gets 10 years for defilement
The 27-year-old Setlhako was found guilty of defiling the juvenile on November 21, 2011 in Phase II. The boy was one of the many youngsters who had enrolled with Setlhako’s football training academy. When making her ruling, Magistrate Goabaone...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Laid off soldier seeks more compensation
Thomas Lekorwe, 31, was employed as a Lance Corporal and reportedly laid off work in 2008 after suffering a permanent leg injury during football training. He sued government for what he alleged was hospital negligence. Lekorwe alleged that his...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Justice Phumaphi to preside over Lesotho crisis
Speaking during a dinner hosted for officers of the magistrate on Friday in Gaborone, Dibotelo said Phumaphi would preside over a Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) independent commission of enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Justice Phumaphi to preside over Lesotho crisis
Speaking during a dinner hosted for officers of the magistrate on Friday in Gaborone, Dibotelo said Phumaphi would preside over a Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) independent commission of enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the...
14 May 2015
Agric varsity should focus on research MPs
Legislators who took to the floor in support of the Bill, said lack of research had crippled the sector - which prior to independence and thereafter - contributed to about 80 percent of the GDP down to just two percent presently. Former education...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Pilane returns to BMD
The BMD secretary general Gilbert Mangole confirmed Pilane’s application. “I have heard that he has applied but personally I have not seen the correspondence,” said Mangole. The Mochudi West legislator explained that the former...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
In the Friday paper
14 May 2015
Matsha Students Accident What we know
Death toll at 7 A total of seven students have lost their lives. Five died on the spot while two were confirmed dead at the hospital. 126 are injured and hospitalised. Total number of passengers who were in the truck is not yet known. The...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
President Khama sends message of condolence #Matsha
On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Botswana and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to convey to the bereaved families, the school and Kang Community, as well as all Batswana, my heartfelt condolences and sympathies. This is not...
494,Ian Khama,phpD86B.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Paris attacks: 'Three teams' involved
"We have to find out where they came from... and how they were financed," Francois Molins told reporters. He said seven attackers had been killed, and that all had been heavily armed and wearing explosive belts. Friday's attacks, claimed by Islamic...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
In Wednesday paper
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Dysfunctions of a noble award
Functionalists assume that the news media is meant to inform, entertain and educate; they ignore the vital fact that the same platform can misinform, bore or worse still, not even reach its intended target. When the beMOBILE Player of the Month...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
BoBA receives P200, 000 for awards
BoBA vice president-technical, Gibson Rauwe said the partnership with the mining company started in 2010. The initial sponsorship was P50,000 and has grown four fold in the last four years. Excelling clubs, athletes and administrators will be...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Liverpool legend to visit Botswana
Fowler would be in the country as a Barclays English Premier League legend. He will be the second English and Liverpool star to visit Botswana in recent times after John Barnes’ visit last year. Fowler posted a brief video on the Barclays...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Gunners deny rift as Nare checks in
There have been allegations of a rift between the management over some of the big decisions at the club, including the appointment of Paul, his sacking as well as the arrival of Nare. However, spokesperson Keorapetse Kgasa said the allegations were...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Emphatic win sends Zebras through
The Zebras advanced to the second round 5-1 on aggregate after last night’s  brace from Mogakolodi ‘Tsotso’ Ngele and one from Joel Mogorosi. Eritrea sprung a surprise on the counter in the 10th minute when Yonas Solomon...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2015
Madi Majwana drama to curb financial indiscipline
“The radio drama focuses on money management because we recognise this as a critical skill if one needs to live a comfortable and successful life,” he said. He said after the success of the 2013 theatrical performance of Money Matters...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Motswafere gets Coke Studio gig
Coke Studio South Africa is a television programme whereby top musicians and producers of different music genres collaborate with upcoming artists.  The collaborations will see them put together songs, which will be sold through iTunes. ...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
WaarWasJy brings Kwaito kings together
The music festival will host Kwaito heavyweights from Arthur Mafokate, Doc Shebeleza, and Ishmael, to Mzambiya and Kabelo. Locally it will be Mapetla, NT Base, Lecco, MR O, and DJ Sly amongst others. Event Organiser, Lecco Kenosi, clad in the...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Profit takers weigh on BSE
Motswedi Securities analysts, Tlotlo Ramalepa and Garry Juma indicated in the weekly financial markets highlights that this year’s second week of the fourth quarter did not provide much captivating activity. However, they said prospects and...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
African Copper Mine in financial doldrums
The cost cutting and saving measures that ACM implemented early this year following the closure of Thakadu Mine seem not to be working well as the mine is reportedly bankrupt. ACM implemented the measures as well as planning to work smarter by...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Botswana polishes up SDGs proposals
The Director of Macro Economic Policy in the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Dr Ernest Makhwaje said this yesterday at the SDGs indicators stakeholders’ consultative workshop. Government departments, private sector,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
BDP mekoko
14 May 2015
Use Btv to take Parly to the people
She is addressing Kgotla meetings to explain her organisation’s role, of course, to the ignorant rural poor, some of whose ambition is just to share a table with a minister, Member of Parliament, District Commissioner, or the Speaker of the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 14 May 2015
Magoletsa ke eng?
Ka nako eno ke ya go lema, mme pula yone ke e ga e bonale, re ka tsaya gore merapelo e e neng e tshwerwe ele, e ne e le ya go rapelela pula. Nnyaa, ga go a nna jalo. Pula ga e ne, mme ga se yone fela e tlhokisang Batswana boroko. Di dintsi tse di sa...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
ESP: Feeble attempt to silence the youth
It is worth asking how the government intends to continue cushioning our already fragile economy against any unforeseen global market shocks if we continue eating away at our foreign reserves without any plans of immediate replenishment of us. The...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
Mmadinare group sues to stop Kgosis installation
Mphoeng officially ascended to the seat on October 1, taking over from Kgosi Phokontsi Seeletso who held the fort on his behalf for 24 years. A chieftainship battle has raged in the Central District village for years, as a section of the villagers...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 14 May 2015
Lions Service Club
Go back to the beginning and the arrival in Mochudi in 1964/5 of Mr PCG Adams of the Royal Commonwealth for the Blind. I am not at sure why Adams picked on Mochudi as his base but from there he travelled far and wide to assess the extent of need, and...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Westwood International, parents in court battle
The parents say the school unilaterally changed its constitution last year with the result that they no longer have a say in its running and have no votes at Annual General Meetings. Having lost at the Lobatse High Court, the parents are now at the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Cuba courts Botswana for key UN sanctions vote
The UN General Assembly is due to vote on ending the blockade on October 25 and vice president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has assured the Cuban government of Botswana’s support in the Caribbean island’s process of re-establishing diplomatic...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Transnational organised crime vexes police
Deputy commissioner responsible for support services, Tapudzani Gabolekwe, recently pleaded with law enforcement officers to come up with strategies that would curb the trend. Speaking during a one-day transnational organised crime conference in...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Soldier guilty of malicious damage to property
When he appeared before principal magistrate Dumisani Basupi, the soldier, Oteng Makgetho (28) based at Area S camp, admitted to damaging eight windows at Monkgogi Mpolokeng’s house at Ntshe location on October 1, 2015. According to facts read...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Judges plight worries Commonwealth legal association
The CMJA recently issued a statement on the setting up of a tribunal to investigate misconduct allegations against judges Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garakwe and Ranier Busang. At its general assembly last month, the CMJA said the setting...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Police investigate two deaths
Superintendent David Ramoseki of Kutlwano Police station confirmed that two people were found dead on Saturday and Sunday. He said late Saturday afternoon the police found the body of a woman, aged between 30 and 40 years with several wounds that...
50362,Faith Siako,, 14 May 2015
Absenteeism cuts Kweneng council session short
Surprised councillors said the session had not been officially closed and no new date for another meeting had been provided.  The date of a fresh council is traditionally announced on the closure of the last session. Yesterday, Kweneng council...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Lands & Housing eyes P806m from stimulus package
Of the various ambitious projects contained in the package, land servicing has drawn the greatest attention from land-hungry Batswana who have often clashed at land registrations or allocations at the different land boards. Yesterday, Lands and...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Bolibolo e ngoka tatedi
Babogedi ba, ba ne ba tshologetse metshameko ya makgaolakgang a ditlhopha tsa volleyball tsa banna le basadi tse di neng di lwela dijana le madi a a tshwarang P20,000 setlhopha sengwe le sengwe go tswa mo komponeng ya dikoloi ya Capital Motors, e e...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 14 May 2015
Basadi ba goroga ka Oodi United
Setlhopha se se bidiwa Oodi United, mme sena le batshameki ba le mmalwa ba ba kileng ba tshameka thata mo ditlhopheng tsa liki e ya basadi tsa toropokgolo Gaborone, eleng seo motshameki wa pele wa setlhopha sa Real Touch, Mmapula Sekolo, a reng ba na...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 14 May 2015
Wire o tla Notwane matshediso
Erile setlhopha sa Notwane se fologa mo liking e kgolwane ya be MOBILE ngwaga e e fetileng, bangwe ba bolela gore e tla a feta e letsa moretlwa go utlwala mo ditlhopheng tse e di fitlhelang mo liking e e kwa tlase ya Debswana, mme e boele gape kwa e...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 14 May 2015
Banana ba gopola bagaka ba ntwa
Mo potsolotsong le Naledi bosheng, Modulasetilo, Tony Sebabi, o tlhalositse gore maikemisetso a bone ke go ipelela seabe se bagaka ba pele ba lefatshe ba se dirileng, jaaka ba ne ba lwa kwa ntweng ya lefatshe ya dingwaqa tsa bo 1945. Setlhopha se se...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 14 May 2015
Rapharing o falotse kgolegelo
Rapharing o lebisitswe molato o le mongwe wa go utswa dijo tsa madi a a kanang ka P133.45 kwa marekisetsong a Spar a Letlhakane. Go ya ka mabaka a tsheko a a neng a alwa ke mosekisi e leng Constable Tlhaga Tlhaga wa sepodisi sa Botswana, mosekisiwa o...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 14 May 2015
O atlholetswe go fitlhelwa ka motokwane
Ka fa mabaka a tsheko a  begilweng ka teng fa pele ga ga Kgosi Tikologo Supang, mosekisiwa o ne a welwa ke seru sa go fitlhelwa ka setlhatshana se go neng go belaesega fa e ne e le motokwane, kgwedi ya Motsheganong e tlhola masome a le mabedi le...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 14 May 2015
Bong ga bo laole katlego Dow
Ngaka Unity Dow yo eleng Tona wa Lephata la Thuto le Tlhabolo Dikitso, o tlhalositse jaana mo potsolotsong e e faphegile le Naledi bosheng. A re go mo pontsheng go re malatsi ano, bomme le borre ba inaakantse le mebereko ee farologanyeng gona le...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 14 May 2015
Beeletsang ka thuto Goya
Bomme ba setse ba akarediwa le mo ditirong tse go neng go lejwa pele e le tsa borre, jaaka go kgweetsa dikoloi tsa megobagoba tsa meepo le go thapiwa e le masole. Go kgothatsa seemo se, Mothusa Tona wa Lephata Thuto le Tlhabololo Dikitso e bile ele...
52153,Moroka Moreri,, 14 May 2015
Up in arms
424,Tsele Tsebetsame,, 14 May 2015
In this week's paper
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Miss Africa Fashion and Cultural Show
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Narrow win keeps Police at the top
Satmos were presented with a chance to take the lead in the ninth minute after they caught the opponent’s defence, but Kediemetse Radikoko’s finesse shot was matched by a superb save from Bokamoso Moeba. Two minutes later Satmos got...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2015
Gunners, Miscellaneous share spoils
Although both teams started the game at a snail’s pace, Miscellaneous later took control of the game and were the first to continuously ask questions from both wings. Their best chance came in the 10th minute when Bogosi Mfila gave Pio...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2015
Mogorosi stun struggling Sankoyo
Mogorosi, who came as a substitute at the start of the second half, out-jumped Bush Bucks’ short defenders to beat goalkeeper Basimanebotlhe Moilwa. After a goalless first half Rollers coach made double change, introducing Mogorosi for Letumile...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 14 May 2015
GU, Chiefs duel ends in stalemate
Second half goals from Benson Shilongo and Mara Moloi handed one-point apiece for the two giants. Gaborone United strikers; Hendrick Moyo and Appiah Bismark made their debut for the side while former Extension Gunners wingback Katlego...
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People living with disabilities among Limkokwing graduates
This is the highest number of graduates living with disabilities, released by the university. Of the graduates, eight are beneficiaries of the Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing’s People Living with Disabilities Scholarship, which the...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 14 May 2015
Letshegos financial literacy campaign reaches seven schools
After taking their financial literacy campaigns to northern schools through the recently held national ICT Fair in Palapye, seven Gaborone schools, including Gaborone Senior Secondary school with 131 teachers, were targeted between August and early...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Orange boosts women SMMEs
Orange has specifically reserved a  budget of P100,000 to buy the gifts from the winner of this competition. This initiative is a women empowerment initiative aimed at boosting women SMMEs, given the challenges that they face as small businesses...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
IDM, social studies fair announce five year MOU
Their relationship started at this year’s social studies fair national finals held at  Mater Spei College here over the weekend. The IDM spent P75,000, with P40,000 given to prize winners and the remainder into logistics, branding and...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 14 May 2015
Education should go digital, publisher
She said that it is about time learners be allowed to bring to school new technology gadgets particularly their smart phones, which are widely used to support and enhance their learning. “This is what is happening in developed countries....
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 14 May 2015
TCE students boycott classes over delayed allowances
The students said their allowances were last paid in June. Students mostly affected by the late payment of the allowances are second- and third-year students. Those in year one have long received their allowances when the school opened last month....
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Uranium mine to open next year
This followed the company’s May submission of the environmental and social impact assessment to the Botswana Department of Environmental Affairs. “This is an important milestone for A-Cap and the Letlhakane uranium project. The technical...
399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2015
Man Killed In Fight For Madila
Kelemogamang Ramohubu is accused of killing Nanogang Ramashana in 2011 at the lands, after a fight ensued following a misunderstanding over sour milk. Ramohubu is said to have overpowered and stabbed the deceased with a knife, which was later found a...
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Two found guilty of obtaining Omang illegally
Principal Magistrate convicted Ntombizodwa Mpofu, 60, after she admitted to helping four people get birth certificates in order to acquire national identity cards in March 15, 2004 in Francistown at the Department of Civil and National Registration...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Ivory dealer fined P25,000
The fine is payable in seven days, failure of which he will spend five years in jail. “Furthermore, he is sentenced to five years in jail, wholly suspended for three years on condition that he does not commit a similar offence,” said...
14 May 2015
Harsh drought predicted for Botswana
There is no redemption in sight for Gaborone, Bokaa and Nnywane Dams, which are headed for their worst dry spells as we approach the next rainy season, The situation could even be worst than before for the greater Gaborone residents with northern...
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Two-day Gabs Water supply cut looms
During a tour of the North South Carrier (NSC) pipeline in here Thursday, Mokaila said the decision would be  to ensure reliability of the pipeline by allowing for maintenance along the 26 kilometre line to Dikalate feeder tank. The line is...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 14 May 2015
Phalaagae wins engine farmers dream grand prize
The competition’s final draw was held at the Mochudi Engine Filling station, the very same place where Phalaagae entered the competition. The tractor comes with a four-disc agro master plough, an offset and a two-row planter every month for...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 14 May 2015
Nothing African about Vees new video
However, the much-hyped video raised eyebrows rather than thumps-up. The video was shot and directed in South Africa (SA), giving a fresh image as compared to his other videos.  His heavily pregnant wife, Kagiso Sento and his Black Money Makers...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Francistown can be transit tourism hub Lesolle
This was said by the executive director of Botswana Accountancy College (BAC), Michael Lesolle at a business seminar for the official opening of the Francistown School of Business and Leisure  campuson Thursday. Lesolle said that Francistown is...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 14 May 2015
Insurance explained
Do we understand how the insurance we buy works? Do we realise there are terms and conditions attached to the insurance that might may make it null and void in certain circumstances? Does the insurance we buy really offer us the cover we intended...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
Miss Africa Fashion & Cultural show lives up to expectation
The fashion and cultural show was also a knockout stage where only 15 finalists were plucked from 41 contestants to take part in the finale of Miss Africa Botswana on November 6, at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC). The finalists...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Tuku dazzles, Sharon leaves great impression
Performing to a sold out show Mtukudzi, popularly referred to as Tuku, proved that age is nothing but a number.  The 52-year-old Zimbabwean gave a heart-warming performance for the lot that had flocked the venue. His one-hour 45-minute act,...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Construction of Charleshill-Ncojane road begins
Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Macheng Macheng said yesterday at the Ghanzi District Council full session that Zak Construction will do the 109-kilometre stretch road. According to Macheng, the cost of...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 14 May 2015
Mothudi finds niche in car rental business
Mothudi, who owns Client World Car Rental business, told Monitor Business that he got inspired after seeing A friend, who runs a construction company, struggle because he could not rent a car without a credit card. “For the past four years, I...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
BWMADE launches first digital market
During a media briefing held at the First Steps Venture Centre (FSVC), CEO of Intellegere Holdings, Itumeleng Garebatshabe said the digital shop platform was created in response to several challenges faced by Batswana in creative fields trying to get...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
BCP leadership must be careful of the UDC
I argue that it is most important at this moment of confusion and lack of direction. We have not forgotten what Duma Boko and his cronies made us go through. They labelled us liars and untrustworthy people and such labels have cost us votes. That...
475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2015
A harsh reminder of reality
Existing dams and normal to above normal rainfalls in the past guaranteed more than sufficient water resources throughout the year, making most of us forget that in reality water is a very scarce resource. Recent climate patterns that have led to...
540,Monitor Editor,, 14 May 2015
The establishment of the protectorate (part 16) Bathoen, Khama and Sebele decide to visit Britain
Such a fate would have linked the territory’s future with that of the “Rhodesias,” today’s Zambia and Zimbabwe. With the conquest of the Amandebele Kingdom, pending incorporation of the Crown Colony of British Bechuanaland...
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Its all in your mind
With minor, day-to-day goals, you know what you want to achieve, but when it comes to major goals, it is different. You might have a vague idea, but this is not enough. To accomplish anything, and to use your mind power, you have to know exactly...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
Khama pays tribute to Tshekedi Khama
We must recognise that it is everybody’s preserve to advance our history. Some of us here, had the opportunity to have lived during the time of Tshekedi Khama, therefore able to give a first-hand account of some of the events that unfolded...
494,Ian Khama,phpD86B.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2015
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