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De Graaf: Im going nowhere
In an interview with Mmegi, De Graaf confirmed that indeed he has not been well but he has since got medical attention and feels much better. There are some allegations that De Graaf is to retire due to ill- health and that there are a number of...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 16 May 2015
Hope for Teemane Diamond Companys reopening
This was said by Member of Parliament for Serowe North, Kgotla Autlwetse, in the backdrop of advanced talks to re-open the factory. The diamond cutting and polishing company, previously owned by Diarough, closed down early this year due to...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 16 May 2015
Comedy & Wine night slated for Workers Day
The show will be headlined by Botswana’s heavyweights Bafana ‘Ribcracker’ Letsatsi and Oefile ‘Mawee’ Mokgware, from Major Moves Comedy crew, and top South African comedian Thapelo ‘Tips’ Seemise, also known...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 16 May 2015
Satmos win appeal over Rudzivo
This is, after the Selebi Phikwe-based Satmos FC lodged an appeal on him to the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee. The Zimbabwean-born striker, who is an integral part of the giant-slaying team from Maun, is their leading...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Cheetahs target BRU league title
They had annexed the title after walloping current log leaders and defending champions, UB Rhinos. Last weekend, Cheetahs, that are in third place on the log with 14 points, demolished Botho Ryders 32-22 to make a strong statement about their...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
PTIA to improve sports in tertiary institutions
Speaking to Mmegi Sport PTIA president, Keorapetse Setlhare stated that the improving and developing sports in tertiary schools is not an easy walk in the park, but the association is trying by all means to make a difference that will bring...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
First ever outdoors colour festival on the cards
The event will see the venue shift from daytime colour into neon visual stimulation spot at night.  Party revellers will paint a rainbow of colours from 3 pm until midnight. One of the event organisers, Laone Modukanele, said the Hindu Holi...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 16 May 2015
Bouncy relocates to Singapore
The musician is scheduled to leave on April 28, 2015. The Walking Away singer stated that upon arrival in Singapore she will collaborate with two Malaysian rappers on their projects. She will be relocating with a number of agents from Off Campus...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Masekela to sizzle at Botswanacraft
Botswanacraft assistant manager, Sebongile Machala, said that Masekela, also known as ‘Bra Hugh,’ would be share the stage with another luminary, Socca Moruakgomo, on the night.  Bra Hugh whose hit Mamoriri also known as Thanayi,...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2015
Wrapper Saint floor crosses to rap
The young entrepreneur- cum- musician told Showbiz that after a long period working in the music industry, his business partner A1 Keys advised him to work on some tracks upon discovering that Wrapper Saint has a good rap flow. “I have always...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Over 300 delegates to attend SMME Pitso
The one-day event will be hosted by the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) and brings together all stakeholders in the SMME development sphere to deliberate on pertinent issues that concern the the sector in Botswana. The event, which will be held...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Jwaneng mayor pledges support to JCI
Speaking when JCI international vice president, Itai Manyere paid a courtesy call on him, the mayor said his major concern is youth empowerment. He said youth issues are his main priority and passion hence he will support the organisation. He...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 16 May 2015
NDB swindler walks with suspended sentence
The 24-year old was given three years in jail wholly suspended for two years on condition that she does not commit any offence that has an element of theft within that period. Keitebetse was found guilty of swindling NDB of P97 000 in October 2011....
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Three lose lives after heart surgery- Motumise
The procedures were conducted at PMH and Scottish Livingstone Hospital at Molepolole recently. The procedures were conducted with the help of a Mauritian Medical Team from the Cardiac Centre at Pamplemousse, in Mauritius.“It is with deep...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
UN struggling to assist middle income Botswana
Since Botswana achieved middle income country status in 1992, international development partners have either reduced or altogether ceased monetrary aid, in lieu of ideas.  Moreover, UN development partners feel that, although the ...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Daisy Loo still going strong
The businessman said the delay in getting the P21 million cheque payment for bush clearing services rendered to Gaborone City Council (GCC) due to court cases was not fatal to their operations. “Our company has never stopped operating. Of...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Dijeng enters BDP race
Other people confirmed to be eyeing the seat include Dithapelo Tshotego, greenhorn MP Biggie Butale and former cabinet ministers Ramadeluka ‘Ndelu’ Seretse and Tebelelo Seretse. Yesterday, Dijeng told Mmegi that he started thinking about...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Govt ordered to pay P43m into airport account
He stated that the order must be enforced because none of the parties contested it at DAB. He said the DAB decision was final and binding on both parties. The state had refused to obey the order saying that a case on the matter is pending at the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Govt ordered to pay P43m into airport account
He stated that the order must be enforced because none of the parties contested it at DAB. He said the DAB decision was final and binding on both parties. The state had refused to obey the order saying that a case on the matter is pending at the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
UNDP alarmed by lack of sustainable jobs
The 2014 Human Development annual report has raised a concern about lack of sustainable jobs, noting that local tertiary institutions do not produce graduates that the job market requires. “This may also be a reflection that  education is...
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The ever widening gap of wealth distribution in Botswana
16 May 2015
Bang! Gae buoyant after bagging three YAMAs
The record label, which started in 2009 as a project for tertiary students won Best Producer of the Year award beating local giants like Prez Beatz and Chef Gustos.  Bang! Gae’s artists E.P.I.C, Young Black and Chrome took the Best...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
In Wednesday paper
16 May 2015
Be money wise during the festive season
As the festive season approaches, there is happiness, excitement and high expectation. Unfortunately, this often leads many to neglect their budgets as they enjoy the celebrations of the Christmas season. It is very vital and also perfect time,...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2015
In Wednesday paper
16 May 2015
Saudi millionaire who said he 'accidentally tripped and penetrated' teenage girl cleared of rape
A millionaire property developer has been cleared of raping a teenager after claiming he accidently tripped and fell on her. Ehsan Abdulaziz, 46, was accused of forcing himself on an 18 year-old-girl who had slept on his sofa in his Maida Vale flat...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2015
Saudi millionaire who said he 'accidentally tripped and penetrated' teenage girl cleared of rape
A millionaire property developer has been cleared of raping a teenager after claiming he accidently tripped and fell on her.  Ehsan Abdulaziz, 46, was accused of forcing himself on an 18 year-old-girl who had slept on his sofa in his Maida Vale...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2015
NSCS pipe burst, again
The unavailability of the pipeline will result in low pressure to no water supply in the Greater Gaborone area. The effects of the unavailability of the pipeline will set in at different times in different areas. Preliminary assessments indicate...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2015
Rollers, Nico invade Francistown
The Blue Nation remain unbeatable in the league this season although their unprecedented title chase has recently been rocked by two consecutive draws. They played to a 0-0 draw against Orapa United a fortnight ago before their 1-1 stalemate against...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 16 May 2015
Goledzwa football tournament continues to grow
Goledzwa, as the soccer spectacular is known, is a competition for football teams in Tutume. The teams compete for a trophy, medals and P12, 000 prize money. The runners up will bag P9,000 and silver medals. Positions three, four and five will take...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 16 May 2015
Good start for womens volleyball teams at Zone VI
Kutlwano beat Swaziland Correctional Services 3-1 while Mafolofolo eased past Swaziland Royal Police 3-0. In another women’s match played on Monday, Kalavango hammered another home side, Bob Ladies 3-0. It was a different story however for...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Under-17 knocked out of World Cup qualifiers
The local women lost 3-2 on aggregate to Namibia after playing to a 1-1 draw at Sam Nujoma Stadium in Namibia last weekend. Namibia had put themselves in an advantage when they won 2-1 in the first leg played at the National Stadium a fortnight ago....
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 16 May 2015
GaMmabesi Cultural Festival to bring families together
The main aim of the festival is to bring families and relatives together and help them celebrate Christmas Day together, Godwill Sebina of Evest Investment said. He said: ”Togetherness GaMmabesi Cultural Fest is a new concept.  It is the...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 16 May 2015
Marathon to promote heritage sites
The brainchild of the marathon, Oefile Tladi told Showbiz that he came up with the idea four months ago because he wanted to teach the nation about heritage preservation.  “We want the nation to take part in ensuring that heritage sites...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Students hail 'amazing 'bootcamp
The students said they were exposed to quite a number of aspects that would help them take a step forward as they join the mainstream community. One of the students, Thabo Tito, 17, described the bootcamp as amazing. “I was hesitating to...
50362,Faith Siako,, 16 May 2015
Arts centre on the cards
The trio, which was invited by local NGO Dreams Alive Club, facilitated the Arts and Entertainment Expo that mainly focused on acting, theatre and dance. “These workshops have been amazing.  We discovered that the talent in the country is...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Okavango to host inaugural music festival
The proceeds of the event will be donated to charity.  The event was the brainchild of Kebadile Wasenda also known as Kaybee in the music circles.  She said she came up with this idea to empower upcoming artists. “Okavango has...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Euri launches franchise store Urban Soul
He recently announced that he is the new owner of a clothing store, Urban Soul, situated at the Railpark mall. Born Tebogo Motsie, Euri who first burst into the scene with the stage name, Eureka Tha Coverboy, told Showbiz this week that over and...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Nurses union row lands in court
Unangoni Modo, the vice president of professional affairs and Mmabotswana Rankgomo, the national education coordinator, say their fellow executive members have violated the union’s constitution. According to papers filed in court, Modo and...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
BotswanaPosts philately promotes tourism Khama
Speaking at the BotswanaPost’s ‘Save Botswana’s Vulture’ commemorative stamp issue launch on Monday, the minister said the collaboration of the two ministries could help in the promotion of the tourism sector. “It is...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
BTU unimpressed with PSLE results
The results, released on Friday, indicate a marginal increased compared to last year. “These results are a manifestation of conditions in which learners are being taught as well as the overflowing classes where the teacher/students ratio is...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
BTCL shares to sell at P1 each
In a notice published yesterday, the Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation Agency (PEEPA) said it has valued BTCL at P800 million with its shares split into 800 million units valued at P1 each. Government plans to offer 44 percent of its...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
BICA produces first chartered accountant
The BICA qualification was introduced following the passing of the Accountants Act 2010, with the funding of the World Bank and through a twinning arrangement with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Kalaote was part...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Parliament: The joke is on us
Members of Parliament, from cabinet ministers, to the opposition to the officials of the august House, appeared to have conspired to weaken the integrity of the constitutionally critical institution. Bearing in mind that traditionally,...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 16 May 2015
SMC
16 May 2015
DCEC uncovers thriving corruption in education
Responding to Mmegi enquiries on the matter recently, the watchdog’s spokesperson, Nlayidzi Gambule said the instances uncovered in the sector were of concern. “We know that corruption is alive within the Ministry of Education and Skills...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Suspended Mowana Mine heads for auction
Owned by African Copper, Mowana and its sister operation, Thakadu, both succumbed to the lowest copper prices in six years, which earlier this year forced the closure of Discovery Metals’ Boseto Mine. African Copper axed 350 workers at the...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Lose Your Shadow at Midday at the Tropic of Capricorn
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
Gole o raya kgakala
Batho ba ba dumela gore, fela fa ba setse ba buile kgotsa ba kwadile ka fa ba kwalang ka teng, go siame, go tlaa utlwala gore ba reng. Ee, nako nngwe go ka balega, ga utlwala, mme gone e se gore go kwadilwe sentle. Bokoa jo jwa go tlhoka go kwala...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
The Mmalekwa Cemetery, Kanye
But now, all of a sudden, Kgosi Malope has sent out a letter (22,10,15) appealing for funds to help upgrade and protect the historically important Mmalekwa cemetery in Kanye. This is a really encouraging initiative – possibly the first of its...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2015
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