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Tidimane gets US tennis scholarship
Tidimane has been admitted at Seminole State College of Tennis.  Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) secretary general, Boikobo Gaolebalwe told Mmegi Sport Tidimane was admitted at the college after graduating at the International Tennis...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Premiership goal feast persists
After 26 goals were scored on the opening weekend, a further 24 were plundered on day two of action as the tally raced to 50. New boys, Jwaneng Galaxy were the biggest scorers after a 5-2 pummelling of fellow rookies, Green Lovers. But focus was...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Mohloane bemoans Gunners loss
Two second-half goals from South African, Mogomotsi Mokoka and Boitshoko Zikhale condemned Lions, formerly BMC, to a second consecutive defeat. Lions had the upper hand initial, but faded as the match wore on. “We lost the game in defence. We...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 18 May 2015
Players not keen on medicals
League committee chairperson Eatlametse Olopeng strongly recommended the medicals as he said they were vital and not complex as perceived by those reluctant to undertake them. At the weekend meeting for first division clubs held here, it emerged...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Nedbank Tour De Tuli turns spotlight on Tuli Game Reserve
Botswana opened the five-day occasion in astounding style. The tour attracted 350 cyclists from across Africa. Participants will cycle for over 300 kilometres of challenging remote terrain in Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The annual event is...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Harrison critical of Selebi-Phikwe Stadium pitch
Harrison, who arrived from Zimbabwe during the off-season, told Mmegi Sport the poor condition of the pitch made it difficult for players to play a good game. “The pitch was not in a good condition. It was dry and this made it difficult for...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 18 May 2015
Nasha gives Queens of Comedy thumbs up
Nasha, who is well-known for pulling jokes at different occasions, is the patron of the first ever all-female cast comedy show. The show featured comediennes Nigma, Refilwe, Rekunnde and Lira. When giving her speech Nasha said the event is a great...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Is Kast over ambitious or a musical warrior?
It remains to be seen if project ‘Fill Up The Stadium’ will be possible for the rapper to achieve with his popularity having suffered in recent years. Kast, born Tshepiso Molapisi (33), told Showbiz yesterday that he was inspired by...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Vees Supernatural Vol 3 coming soon
Vee Mampeezy, born Odirile Sento has a few things to celebrate, which include his soon-to-be released album and his unborn child with wife, Kagiso Sento. “I am hopeful it is a girl, I believe it will be a girl, we have not confirmed...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Authorities should explain internet problems
The ‘unhappy hour’ comes at a time when the SADC region has invested hundreds of millions of Dollars in the East Africa, and West Africa undersea cable projects which were completed three years ago. When this project was at concept stage,...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 18 May 2015
GoodHope Mabule
18 May 2015
BIC reaches milestone
BIC opened its doors for business on the August 12, 1975 aiming at providing insurance solutions for both general insurance and life assurance business. The company was originally divided between two parties, with Botswana Development Corporation...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Barclays steps up digitalisation drive
The bank’s board chairman, Rizwan Desai told a strategy session of stakeholders on Friday that with global connectivity, digital banking will be critical in facilitating business for modern companies, especially modern entrepreneurs. He noted...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Industry headwinds halve Stancharts profits
In its financials published yesterday, the country’s oldest bank said profit after tax fell 61 percent to P66.2 million, with the high cost of sourcing deposits effecting a big dent on operating income. Despite the bank’s interest income...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Man kills lover, commits suicide
According to the police, a friend to the boyfriend apparently discovered the woman’s body, which had multiple stab wounds, after communicating with the man through mobile communication, where (deceased) communicated plans to kill his...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 18 May 2015
Convicted killer escapes with lesser charge
Poelo Kebonang, convicted of murder in 2011 was given a lesser charge by the Court of Appeal (CoA) following his appeal on the argument that the trial court did not prove he had any intention to kill the deceased. The ground of appeal was that the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
UNDP empowers Shorobe community trusts
Speaking in Shorobe during the donation of eight camping tents to the Shorobe Community Development Trust on Wednesday, Sisay said UNDP is in partnership with the  government of Botswana, which is currently undertaking sustainable land...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 18 May 2015
Lesotho accepts SADCs roadmap
Political unrest and violence have dogged the mountain kingdom, culminating in the self-imposed exile of then leader, Tom Thabane after an attempted coup by army commander, Lt. General Tlali Kamoli. While SADC ushered the country to early elections...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Of water cuts, thirsty residents and bathing seJohane
Apparently residents of villages that lie by the North West province of that country, like Mabule village, border post sneak into neighbouring South Africa to beg for or steal water from nearby homesteads. One chief apparently even threatened to have...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Mugabe pokes fun at Khama
Outgoing SADC chairman, Robert Mugabe used his valedictory address to give a historical lesson, speaking on matters ranging from incoming chair, President Ian Khama’s parentage, to a US$50,000 gift Zimbabwe allegedly offered to late Batlokwa...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Glass project under-budgeted by P800million
This  is P800 million more than the projected cost of the project when it commenced in 2008. The project was a joint venture between Botswana Development Corporation and Fengyue China. Two years after it was liquidated, sources close to the...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Khama to decide on Molale again
Molale resigned from Parliament on July 23 but President Ian Khama immediately re-appointed him to cabinet, using his authority under Section 42 of the Constitution. Molale broke a record as the first Motswana to resign from Parliament and be...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
How Kgosi reformed Hardrock to sta soft
After flying around in a hired chopper with the leader of the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Duma Boko, Lotlamoreng managed to even the game at the last minute. When the mighty Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) took advantage of its...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 18 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 Collabo...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
In Friday paper
18 May 2015
Special Service Announcement from Olopeng
Olopeng posted on his Facebook page saying "To all fun lovers and music promoters. Entertainment hours have been extended to 2am on the 23rd and 24th December." Interestingly Olopeng has a music festival in Tonota on December 24 dubbed 'Togetherness...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
We keep it flowing for you
425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,php6EE.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Debut golf camp makes inroads
The camp, which was held at Blue Tree World of Golf in Gaborone, attracted 17 children. The camp organiser and coach, Mpho Kelosiwang said the camp was meant for children between the ages of six and 14. Kelosiwang said activities that were covered...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Satmos vow to stay put
The Cheetahs are currently languishing at the bottom of the log standings with four points from 16 games. The situation was not helped by the Botswana Premier League (BPL) disciplinary committee (DC) which docked them three points for “using...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 18 May 2015
BDF militia enters the Itekeng fortress
The head-to-head statistics tip the scale in favour of the Matebele, who had proved too dominant in this fixture in the past. Nonetheless, in the recent past the Ostriches have undoubtedly established themselves as a force to reckon with particularly...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2015
2015: Zebras rise, Amos stumble and clubs, BFA in turmoil
The country’s biggest and most popular sport, football, was under the spotlight for both the right and wrong reasons. However, the refreshing Zebras’ performances would, on the overall, slightly overshadow any negative to emerge during...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
BNOC strikes out Gymnastics membership
The decision was taken after investigation revealed the non-existent of the federation. The BNOC chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho told Mmegi Sport yesterday they could have long terminated the membership in May but were advised by the general...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Science: The unholy act
Yes, I reiterate the fact it was packed with an audience of all races enjoying a festive moment testing their mettle against spooky Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein is a 2015 American sci-fi action horror film based on a contemporary adaptation of...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 18 May 2015
Newsmakers of entertainment
Charma Gal The Mosakaso singer, who needs no introduction, has dominated news headlines this year in more ways than one. If it were not for her messy divorce from her three-year-old marriage with former band member, Kabelo Mogwe, it was her largely...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Concussion
In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
In the Heart of the Sea
A recounting of a whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820 that would inspire the great novel, Moby Dick.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The highs and lows of 2015
BOMU Awards The Annual Botswana Musicians Union lived up to its promise of honouring and rewarding ‘deserving’ musicians, by hosting the 7th BOMU awards, which were held at GICC on October 31, 2015. A number of musicians went home...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
How Raditladi found Yarona FM
For some, they know Yarona FM as a successful leader in urban radio nationally, but they are not aware of the man who went from door-to-door to build the youthful radio station in 1999. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam once said,  “every successful...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami...and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Some healthy skepticism
It’s not that everything you hear is lies, that’s certainly not true, but the truth is that there’s an endless supply of lies and deception out there and most of it is trying to get you to part with your money. A reader sent us an...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 18 May 2015
Economic headwinds underline rugged 2015
The turmoil in the diamond market has hit government revenues hard in the past two years, a frailty that filtered down to the private sector and the general households. Exacerbating the situation in 2015 was the recurring water and electricity...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution, to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The 2015 movers and shakers
January The year started off with a dispute between PPADB and Zac Construction Company after the procuring entity declined to award Zac Construction P330 million infrastructure development contract for the Ministry of Lands and Housing in...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a rag-tag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The Last Witch Hunter
The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
BITC surpasses FDI attraction target
According to the investment agency’s 2014/15 annual report, foreign direct investment (FDI) companies raised P1.5 billion with business expansions contributing P1.4 billion and domestic investment valued at P238.4 million during the financial...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Sisters
Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
In the Heart of the Sea
A recounting of a whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820 that would inspire the great novel, Moby Dick.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
BDC inks Lobatse automotive plant deal
The factory will be relocating from South Africa where it supplied automotive wiring harness to the original equipment manufacturers of Nissan, Renault and Volkswagen vehicles. BDC head of communications and marketing, Boitshwarelo Lebang confirmed...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami...and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a rag-tag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The Last Witch Hunter
The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
In the Heart of the Sea
A recounting of a whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820 that would inspire the great novel, Moby Dick.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The Good Dinosaur
An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami...and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The Last Witch Hunter
The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Point Break
A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team of extreme sports athletes he suspects of masterminding a string of unprecedented, sophisticated corporate heists. "Point Break" is inspired by the classic 1991 hit.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a rag-tag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Spectre
A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Resurrecting Socialism
A social or economic system does not completely eradicate all traces of the immediately preceding system overnight. Nonetheless, the repressive elements of the prior system must be eliminated as quickly as possible, with new structures and thinking...
53170,Solly Rakgomo,, 18 May 2015
Khama should attend Parliament
The year also marks a milestone in the achievements of this nation as it ushers in 2016, the year which we set ourselves goals through Vision 2016. The year 2016 also marks 50 years of Botswana’s independence and peaceful transition of power...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 18 May 2015
Tips on safe swiping and hassle free ATM use
Be it home invasions, petty theft in public places, or banking fraud, it is advisable to be extra cautious with your belongings including your money. During the festive season, we are most vulnerable as banking users to scammers and fraudsters, as...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Parliaments 2015 best couples
In their place, there are two most interesting couples who have clashed on numerous occasions Moswaane and Kokorwe The Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Kokorwe and Member of Parliament for Francistown West, Ignatius Moswaane have not had a...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Agriculture: The future is smart and innovative
As the ugly effects of global warming continue to wreck havoc in semi-arid Botswana, government is pinning its hopes on the climate deal that emerged from the recently ended Paris Conference of the Parties 21 (COP21) global climate change...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Optimism on the rise in Barolong Farms
Located approximately 70 kilometres south of Gaborone, Barolong Farms is a hive of agricultural activity, as farmers go about their business in a season they expect to be robust. As one passes through the farming area, dams alongside main roads are...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 18 May 2015
Southern farmers resign to their fate
Every year around March, travellers along the Gaborone-Molepolole road know to expect piles of melons, sweet reed and maize, as farmers in the region proudly sell their harvest. For many here, the roadside sales are an invaluable source of income...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Late rains dampen northern farmers hopes
FRANCISTOWN: The Department of Meteorological Services’ (DMS) warnings are coming horribly true for farmers here, as poor rains frustrate hopes for a robust start to the cropping season. On October 1, the department announced that it expected...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Top 8 most popular stories in MmegiOnline
1. Culture Spears break-up May 18. First published in The Monitor, this was a sad story of a break-up of Botswana’s popular traditional music group Culture Spears. The lead singers who were also a husband and wife broke up in a bitter divorce...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
A religiously charged year!
The book of Ephesians 4:11 says, “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers” while in the book of Matthew 24:24 Jesus warns that, “false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
How 2015 shaped the political landscape
The by-elections were in the five wards of Boswelatlou, Goodhope, Ngware, Moshupa West, Bokone ward and Goodhope/Mabule constituency. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) won four while the Botswana Congress Party got two. The BDP suffered...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Gabaakanye continues fight for his life
The judge dismissed his application in which he was demanding the Attorney General (AG) to avail him with certain information he deemed crucial to his pending application for clemency. Gabaakanye, 59, had moved an urgent interim application...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Govt loses millions to illegal tobacco trade
The Ministry of Health (MoH) and the World Bank said this at a workshop meant to discuss initiatives to eliminate all forms of illicit trade in tobacco products.    In 2013, the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) reported smuggling...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Blood flows at Truckhire
The warehouse manager, known only as Ramos, was rushed to an unnamed private hospital while Kagiso Motlhabane, the driver, was rushed to Old Naledi Clinic where he left with a huge plaster on his head. Narrating the story, Pitso Mmea, Zachariah...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Tiroyamodimo resurfaces at DWNP
A statement from the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism says, it “would like to inform the public and all its stakeholders that as of December 1, 2015, Major General Otisitswe B. Tiroyamodimo is the new Director of the Department of...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Suspension of judges riles attorney
Since the suspension of the quartet, acting judges have been employed to take over the cases that have been allocated to the suspended judges. Apparently, attorneys have been receiving notifications from the Registrar of the High Court, Michael...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
High Court endorses Red Cross AGM
The case, which was brought on urgency, was heard on Wednesday before Justice Michael Mothobi.  The AGM will be held this weekend in Gaborone and is expected among other things to elect a new national executive council. The applicant, Titus...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Khama declares 133 prohibited immigrants
This was revealed by the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs at a press conference this week. According to minister Edwin Batshu most of the deported illegal migrants are Zimbabweans. Batshu said over 100 foreigners, of various nationalities, were...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Khama declares 133 prohibited immigrants
This was revealed by the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs at a press conference this week. According to minister Edwin Batshu most of the deported illegal migrants are Zimbabweans. Batshu said over 100 foreigners, of various nationalities, were...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Letsibogo Dam also drying up
Letsibogo is one of the country’s dams that have enjoyed stable water levels in recent years. Speaking at Selebi-Phikwe Town Council consultative meeting, Makepe said on average the town and its surrounding areas consume 800,000 cubic metres of...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 18 May 2015
ESP
18 May 2015
Decorum in the House: The role of the Speaker, VP
Some dismiss MPs as irresponsible people who are just in the House to play. Some voters have phoned radio stations to complain while others have resorted to social media to bash MPs about their lack of propriety, etiquette or seemliness and their...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Col Phetogo: what a mighty good man!
While in that organisation, I had my share of ups and downs. But there was one officer gentleman who illuminated my path while there. Colonel Robert Phetogo retired from BDF at the end of October this year and I thought the best present I could ever...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Unearthing the etymology of tau and leo
Thus, the Taung district (‘taung’ means ‘place of the lion’) in the predominantly Setswana-speaking province of North West in South Africa – where the revered Tiger Kloof boarding school is situated – entails the...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Burundi Crisis: African Union plans to deploy peacekeepers
The proposal was approved by the AU's Peace and Security Council but will need to be approved by the UN. On Thursday the AU said it would not allow genocide to take place in Burundi. Unrest began in April when President Pierre Nkurunziza announced...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
2015 at the Courts of Law
Khama suspends four High Court Judges In an unprecedented move that saw Botswana’s judiciary rocked to the core, President Ian Khama removed four High Court judges from the bench. The judges: Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
American Sniper
Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Addicted
A gallerist risks her family and flourishing career when she enters into an affair with a talented painter and slowly loses control of her life.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey
Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Kingsman: The Secret Service
A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The Wedding Ringer
Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
American Sniper
Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey
Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Kingsman: The Secret Service
A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The Wedding Ringer
Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Addicted
A gallerist risks her family and flourishing career when she enters into an affair with a talented painter and slowly loses control of her life.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
American Sniper
Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey
Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Kingsman: The Secret Service
A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The Wedding Ringer
Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Marathon runners need exposure
The 43-year-old Tsatsa, who has been a regular feature in local marathons, made the remarks to Mmegi Sport after her triumph at the maiden beMOBILE marathon in Francistown on Sunday. “There is one major thing that concerns me with Botswana...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
All surface bowls boost for BBA
BBA president, Kitso Robert said with bowling greens found only in towns, potential talent in other areas is sidelined. He explained that the bowls would assist BBA develop the sport across the country. Robert said the new bowls could be used in...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Rollers look to bounce back
In an interview, Rollers assistant coach, Zachariah Muzadzi said there are no suspensions in the team although they are limping with Jerome Louis out while Otlaantshekela Mooketsi is a doubt. Muzadzi said they will go for the kill against an...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 18 May 2015
Masters leaves BFA
Masters will vacate his office after he was allegedly found in possession of pornographic material late last month. This followed a raid in his office, which saw the police confiscate his laptop. A Mmegi Sport source said the Englishman was...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Former My Star contestant to launch first single
“Being eliminated from the Top 7 was where my dreams in the competition were shutdown, but that did not stop me from aspiring to be great. I had gained confidence, stage management, and singing skills, and with that I continued to sing at my...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Miss Universal Petite Botswana donates toiletries, clothing
This was her first partnership with a charity organisation, since she was crowned Miss Universal Petite Botswana last June. She said she particularly chose to donate on Valentine’s Day, as it is a day set aside globally to celebrate...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 18 May 2015
Senyatso puts final touches to debut album
On stage, the young musician has demonstrated some glimpses of the magic shown by his father, Duncan.  Still he has to prove his mettle with studio work and that indeed music runs in the Senyatso family. Those who have seen him perform are...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Dreams Botswana enters publishing fray
Co-owner and managing editor of Dreams Botswana, Charmaine Revaka-Muir, said she and her partner Olivia Britz saw a need to start a lifestyle magazine because of their passion for writing.  The two women decided to do market research, which...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 18 May 2015
Banjo, Nono and Ndingo thrill fans
DJ Clarence kept revellers entertained in between acts.  The evergreen DJ, better known for belting out oldies, was in top form with his music selection coercing the crowd to get up from their comfortable seats to dance. The experienced Mosele...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 18 May 2015
Namibia plans to become regional aviation hub
NAC board chairperson, Ndeuhala Katonyala said this at the unveiling of 11 state-of-the-art fire fighting trucks at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) last week Thursday. NAC is smarting from the embarrassment that befell the state-owned...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
4G technology can help govt improve services Mabeo
Mabeo said the new technology could benefit the e-government, e-health and e-education programmes and the nation, adding that telemedicine could help save many lives as mostly specialist doctors are based in urban areas. “The introduction of...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
In the Wednesday paper
18 May 2015
Analysts forecast interest rates cut
The annual inflation rate was recorded at 3.6 percent in January this year, a decrease of 0.2 of a percentage point on the December 2014 rate of 3.8 percent. The downward movement of annual inflation rate between January 2014 and January 2015 was...
18 May 2015
Makgato, a healthy dose to ailing system
Her assurance came at a time when Princess Marina Hospital is in the news for all the wrong reasons. The hospital is facing serious shortage of staff and equipment, and patients are forced to sleep on the floor. Some who are lucky to secure beds,...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 18 May 2015
Cockroaches
18 May 2015
Horticulture shows growth
Presenting his Ministry’s budget, he said that the Ministry’s recurrent budget proposal for the financial year 2015/2016 is P1,066,180,430, which represents an increase of P58,015,940 over the approved current year’s budget of...
431,Lerato Maleke,phpD4F0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
The Lobatse Cooperative Dairy of 1909/10
Foremost amongst these blunders is the truly awful, endlessly repeated claim that the three Dikgosi went to London to ask for Queen Victoria’s protection against the Boers.  In comparison, agreeing on the start up date for Cooperative...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Statistics show a decrease in criminal offences BPS
Makgophe said statistics for the year 2014 showed a decline of 1.6% in general crime (penal code and other offences) as compared to 2013. Penal Code offences recorded a 2 percent reduction, whilst other offences showed an increase of 11%. Makgophe...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 18 May 2015
Labour movement must adopt social trade unionism academic
Dr Trywell Kalusopa said this when unpacking the theme ‘Creators of wealth agitating for stake in political economy’ during the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) over the weekend. “The trade union movement...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
IEC registers high number of spoilt votes
The 2014 general election report shows that IEC still registers high numbers of rejected ballots. In 2009 IEC recorded 10,661, which translates to 1.92 percent while last year, rejected ballots stood at 8,167 representing 1.17 percent of the turnout...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
BNFYL plans reviving structures
Makatane said this was one of their strategies to intensify their campaign ahead of the 2019 general elections. “We have resolved to engage in two phases towards ensuring that we reach the length and breadth of this country to sell the message...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Autlwetse bemoans closure of diamond cutting plant
The Botswana Democratic Party MP said it was disheartening that government could turn a blind eye to job losses, which would emanate from the plant’s closure. He said this was a major blow to the residents, as the company was the sole largest...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 18 May 2015
Bail decision for Kanye armed robbers tomorrow
The trio, Evans Mhiwatiwa (43) from Zimbabwe, Gaofenngwe Seitiso (34) of Kanye and Thuso Tankomane (28) from Molepolole yesterday appeared before Kanye Principal Magistrate, Janet Phosa seeking bail. They are facing five counts including armed...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Masilo AWOL from court
Masilo was expected to appear before court yesterday morning but after leaving the prison services buildings he refused to be transported to the court because police had not allowed him to cover his face. Masilo allegedly claimed fear of unsolicited...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 18 May 2015
BCP drops Merafhe lawsuit
Last year the BCP instituted a lawsuit  against Khama declaring the Green Book [Executive Conditions of Service] unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional and a nullity and of no force and effect, and his revision of Merafhe’s pension without...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Maele protects Khama ownership of island
According to media reports, this residential plot belongs to President Ian Khama. Answering a question posed by MP Dithapelo Keorapetse in Parliament Monday, Maele said Diseta Island in Shakawe is tribal land under the authority and administration...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
O maitseo a eng?
Mabele e ne e le one sejo se se tona sa Motswana. O ne a a a ja bogobe, e bile a a a na bojalwa. A a je ngwaga otlhe, e re nako nngwe, fa a ne a hodile thata, a a je dingwaga mme a re o ja tshupa. Tse dingwe dijwalo, jaaka magapu le dinawa, di ne di...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
In Thursday's paper
18 May 2015
Berry Heart explains nude cover photo
The charismatic artist shocked her followers after posting an image of  her upcoming single CD sleeve, showing her nude on Tuesday.  The popular poet has featured ATI and Socca Moruakgomo in the song. In the picture, Berry Heart is...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Fierce softball eliminators on the cards in Palapye
The finals of the annual tournament take place in Selebi-Phikwe over the President’s Day holiday. Seven men’s teams and five sides from the women’s league are expected to battle it out in the eliminators on Saturday and Sunday at...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2015
Selebi-Phikwe ahead in race for bowls trophy
Selebi-Phikwe, Gaborone, Orapa, Francistown and Jwaneng clubs are just few points apart as they battle for the trophy named after Jimmy Haskins. Selebi-Phikwe leads the log with 16points after the three major tournaments, the Gaborone, Francistown...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2015
Butler plans Lesotho attack
The game starts at 3pm.  Butler said his team is full of capable attacking young players and is expected to overcome their regional counterparts. The team comprises mostly players who travelled to Uganda last weekend for the Africa Cup of...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Im here to win, transform Rollers Harrison
The 55-year-old Briton said he wants the team to win trophies and be able to compete effectively in Africa. Harrison was announced as Rollers coach on Tuesday afternoon and replaces Zimbabwean, Madinda Ndlovu who left in April. “When I met...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
New joint to reinvigorate Gabs nightlife
The new joint, located at Dros Upper Level, opened its doors to patrons two weeks ago, but it has already started making waves. With gigs every Saturday, the new club is more suitable for young urbanites with an affinity for fun. The new...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Sheba Gusheshe brings new twist to Hip Hop
The commercial rap track has some Kwaito elements in it that make it different from a number of commercial rap tracks. It is a hybrid of Skhanda rap. Sheba Gusheshe was done in three languages, which are Setswana, English and Zulu.  The later...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Moeding Alumni Artists host African Orchestra
The MAA outfit is well known for performing melodies during Easter and Christmas holidays. MAA conductor, Dumi Mmualefe, told Showbiz that his choir and the South African group will stage a ‘musical journey performance’. “The...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Ferguson keen to sign local actors
Ferguson, originally from Botswana, was in the country for the ongoing Maqappella Botswana competition this weekend. The muscular actor said that just like he is using 100 percent Botswana music on his production he also wants to use local...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Ag Shame! SA should have arrested Bashir
The controversy was over the arrest of Sudan president Omar al- Bashir who is facing multiple charges of crimes against humanity in his country. Despite these, Bashir was invited to attend AU’s summit. It is worth noting that 34 members of the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 18 May 2015
Taking pride in being an African child
Only last week I was getting out of a local shop, after trying my luck at shopping for some products which I perceived to be ideal for a friend’s gift pack when some advert caught my attention. It had some illustrations and words that promoted...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2015
Debswana donates to Lefhoko Primary School
The photocopier machine was procured through the mine’s Corporate Social Investment programme (CSI). Making a keynote address at the handover ceremony, Jwaneng Mine Corporate Affairs Manager, Montlenyane Baaitse stated that the Jwaneng Mine is...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Counterfeit steel products flood market
At a symposium hosted by the German Engineering Association recently, the director of Elmex Steel Works, Sadler Kamudyariwa said the cheap and inferior steel products, which are mainly from Asia, are destroying the industry and might lead to its...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Imara seals P100m deal to sell subsidiary
The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed company announced this week that it had finalised a deal with MMI Strategic Investments Proprietary for the disposal of South African stockbroking division, Imara S.P. Reid (ISPR). “The board of Imara...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Sefalana unveils new soft drink brand
The group, which is the parent company to retailers Shoppers and Sefalana Cash and Carry, said it will start producing and selling its own branded soft drink called  ‘Kwencha’, which will come in cola, light cola and ginger...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
June 16 was a day to remember
Students, community leaders and members of the public went home fully informed on various presentations on challenges that faces many children and how they can address those challenges. Paving the way were the pre-school children from Lephoi Centre...
50362,Faith Siako,,2015/february/01,2015-02-01 12:37:00, 18 May 2015
Post Office challenges to be addressed
Speaking with Mmegi, Lebogang Bok revealed that management was aware of the some stalling challenges at Gantsi Post Office branch, which are currently being addressed. A majority of Gantsi residents have been complaining about the poor services at...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 18 May 2015
Woman in court for P1.7million CEDA fraudulent loan
A statement from the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) accuse Karanja of using false documents to acquire a P1.7 million loan from Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA). The statement says on December 6, 2002, in Maun,...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Additional four years for inmate doing 20 years
Passing sentence yesterday Keakantse said that a deterring sentence will be suitable for the accused as offences similar to his are alarming in Jwaneng ministerial. She considered the sentence crucial mainly for the purpose of remoulding the...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 18 May 2015
Suspect found with explosives
The state alleges that Mompati John, 21, and seven others who where not before court were unlawfully found with explosives at Global Holdings near Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) on June 16. The accused were allegedly found with four megamite tubes...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Toddler burnt to death
Ramatlabama Police Station Commander, Tshegofatso Mokumako said the incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after her grandmother had left for work. “We are investigating a case in which a one year 10 months toddler girl in...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 18 May 2015
Phikwe / Tsumeb in twinning process
The council’s Local Economic Development committee chairperson councillor Dorcus Letlhogela said the council should explore a possible strategic partnership with Tsumeb because of striking similarities between the two towns. When briefing...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 18 May 2015
EU funds war against climate change
Journalists were addressed on Monday in Gaborone by the head of EU delegation Alexander Baum, with French Ambassador Anne de la Blanche, Oliver Richard (British High Commission) and the German official Joachim Schmitt. “The Climate Change...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Family of injured man serves BPS
Phineas Lesele sustained injuries to his head and spent close to three weeks fighting for his life at the Intensive care unit (ICU). Mmegi was earlier informed by a highly placed source that Lesele and his younger brother were arrested for drunk...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Suspended police officer sues Commissioner
Justice Terrence Rannoane has moved the case to August 27. Tlalenyane, who allegedly received a bribe in 2010 whilst on duty, has since been suspended from duty pending his disciplinary hearing. According to papers before court, on October 21, 2010...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Govt shuts down liquor restaurants
The Ministry of Trade and Industry yesterday issued a statement advising restaurant operators who have been selling liquor to normalise their operations by obtaining a bar liquor licence from their respective councils.  They have been given up...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
The shocking figures of land fraud
A total of 129 individuals have been contacted, questioned, and some of them will be appearing in court in the near future. According to information we have gathered Gaborone SHHA is leading with 391 plots and 24 suspects,  followed by...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Wild Card
When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play...and it's all or nothing.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Inside Out
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Everly
An action/thriller centered on a woman who faces down hitmen sent by her ex, a mob boss, while holed up in her apartment.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Spy
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Inside Out
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Wild Card
When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play...and it's all or nothing.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Spy
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Wild Card
When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play...and it's all or nothing.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Inside Out
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Everly
An action/thriller centered on a woman who faces down hitmen sent by her ex, a mob boss, while holed up in her apartment.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Spy
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Mystery of US killer's old SA and Rhodesia flags
The 21-year-old - identified as Dylann Roof of Columbia, South Carolina - was arrested yesterday in North Carolina, a four-hour drive from the scene of the shooting, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. The attack was described...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2015
We need sober minds making decisions
For a long time we have been preaching this ‘we want to professionalise football in Botswana’, but we cannot make basic decisions that could help us towards that. Time and time again, the people who we have entrusted with positions, so...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
18 May 2015
Palapye All Stars woes pile
Palapye All Stars players last week failed to honour a fixture against Tsabotlhe, but returned to action over the week after being paid their outstanding salaries. “We have 20 players in our team who all went on strike over unpaid salaries...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2015
Koobake relishes Zebras challenge
He is part of 31 players called up for the camp--that will run from March 22 to March 31. He said he was happy that his hard work and talent have been recognised. He revealed that since joining Gunners, he has always wanted to see himself...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Letlapeng file protest against Chiefs
Letlapeng chairman, Sidney Magagane told Mmegi Sport the club has filed a protest over the use of Moloi. The Botswana Premier League (BPL) Disciplinary Committee (DC) is expected to hear the matter although no date has been set. Magagane said their...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 18 May 2015
Mudereri denies links with any radio station
The 36-old-radio presenter who worked at Gabz fm for five years hosting a show called The Zone with Simba was quick to deny rumours that he will be joining Gareth Cliff’s radio station CliffCentral. “I am not working for any radio...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
DJ Chabo has arrived
Last year, Chabo released his first single after four years in the music industry. The release Let Me Go, did not announce him as a potential hitmaker but a good introduction to the competitive world of music. It left mixed feelings amongst...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Art Extravaganza opens Friday at Thapong
The two, who hold Diplomas in Secondary Art Education, said the exhibition aims to bring art closer to locals and enhance art appreciation amongst Batswana. “We are going to feature the best quality artworks, which are affordable to...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Double impact on local television
The multi-talented twins, Lydia and Mavis German, burst onto the scene late last year when Pula Power made a return to the television screens.  The 22-year-old pair has a lot of praise for musician Vee who introduced them to Zeus who ended...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Destock to prevent animal losses
Already the pastures are devoid of grass and soon farmers will have to find ways of feeding their animals. Dams and ponds are drying up. In some areas, animals are beginning to get stuck and die in the mud. True, government has not yet declared this...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 18 May 2015
The pipeline moving southwards
Water came out of the tap when required, flush loos never dried up and swimming pools were never empty. But let’s consider a moment. Fifty years ago there could have been only a handful of homes in the entire country which enjoyed a piped water...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Doping test
18 May 2015
Batswana increase participation in tourism sector
When making a presentation before the committee of supply recently, the minister said from the 1037 licensed facilities, 654 are wholly owned citizens, and 153 are joint ventures while the remaining 230 are non-citizens. This is an improvement from...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Symphony Health tightens claims procedures
Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, Symphony Health chief executive officer, Rose Tatedi said although they have recorded a high numbers of clients, the company has been forced to review their underwriting schemes. “We had a lot of...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Pula breaks P10/$ barrier
According to exchange rate figures published by the Bank of Botswana (BoB), the Pula continued its fall against the US dollar to reach P10.10 per dollar yesterday. This was the first time that the Pula has broken past the P10 per dollar psychological...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
OAIC elects new committee
The elections, the third since the formation of OAIC in 1984, confirmed Bishop Mookami Motlhagodi as its president after many years as the interim leader. He beat Rev Moarabi Otlogetswe to the post. Bishop Daniel Maluke was elected the vice...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 18 May 2015
Parley wants Tshekedi to review elephant hunt ban
The members believe that elephants have multiplied too much and are now terrorising farmers. Botswana has over 200,000 elephants.  Chobe MP Ronald Shamukuni told Parliament on Monday that residents of Chobe were no longer ploughing because...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
UDC activist, daughter fight in court
An eviction order delivered by the court has ordered that the respondent, Gosego Punie Mmolawa, 36, should have vacated the family home by December 5 last year. Theresa Mmolawa’s attorney Malike Mmohe argued before Principal Magistrate...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Private sector abusing internship programme
How should interns who have to work many hours of overtime be compensated? What about those interns who are left with offices to run, or those whose number exceeds that of the organisation’s staff compliment?  These are some of the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Masilos mention date postponed again
The court could not proceed with the case without Ngakaagae.  Therefore the matter was postponed to March 31. Masilo who did not show up in his last court appearance was supposed to verify allegations of abuse by the police and prison officials....
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 18 May 2015
CD4 500 count cut-off under consideration
The current CD4 count cutoff in Botswana is 350.  Speaking during the New Directions in Global Health workshop on Monday in Selebi-Phikwe, US Ambassador to Botswana Earl Miller said the World Health Organisation has recommended that countries...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 18 May 2015
Rehabilitation of prisoners bears fruit Kgathi
Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Shaw Kgathi said this recently when addressing the parliamentary committee of supply. Kgathi stated that successful rehabilitation of prisoners had a positive effect on increased chances of reintegration of...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
BDP ownership of Bontleng plot questioned
The issue came up yesterday in Parliament after Gaborone North MP Haskins Nkaigwa asked the minister of Lands and Housing if he was aware that the BDP was illegally occupying the said plot. Nkaigwa said the plot in question fell under residential...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
BCP rallies behind Saleshando
Saleshando lost the Gaborone Central constituency to Phenyo Butale of  the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) last October. He had been the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency since defeating Margaret Nasha of the ruling Botswana...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Drought declaration imminent
The last such announcement was made in July 2013, triggering a range of state-funded interventions costing a collective P217.5 million. Yesterday, acting Agriculture Minister, Patrick Ralotsia told journalists that ongoing assessments had already...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Ga se dimela
Mafatashe mangwe a sego ka a newa ke pula e ntsi, balemi koo ba leme dijwalo ka go farologana. Ba leme maungo, merogo, sika loo nawa (manoko, ditloo) le lone loo mabele jaaka one mabele, Korong le mmidi, Fa go buiwa ka pula, mono Botswana re ka re...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
In this week's paper
18 May 2015
Mutandiro is King of the hill
He told Monitor Sport after the race that he did not come to Botswana to take part in the event, but to visit his brother. He explained that when he learnt about the marathon, he decided to participate as a way of keeping fit for the World...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Notwanes fate hangs in the balance
Toronto lost 2-1 to Satmos at the SSKB Stadium, a result that threw a vital lifeline to the Selebi-Phikwe side. The victory means that should Satmos’ appeal against Sankoyo Bush Bucks succeed and they get three points, Notwane who are...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 18 May 2015
Rampant Rollers Wrap-Up Women Soccer Title
Rollers took the lead in the first minute, after Masego Koboto headed in the ball after her striking partner, Bame Ngenda chipped the ball over advancing goalkeeper, Marylin John. Rollers nearly doubled the lead in the third minute, but...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 18 May 2015
Rollers claim city bragging rights
The two giants started the game cautiously in a bid to avoid conceding the first goal. But Rollers soon got fired up and took the game to GU, missing a couple of good chances with Gofaone Tiro shooting over the bar and Manqoba Ngwenya’s low...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 18 May 2015
Mokgweetsi crowned Miss Broadhurst police
She beat competition from 11 finalists to take the title at Tsholofelo Hall on Saturday night. Even though load shedding delayed the start of the pageant, the contest soon unfolded as planned. The event organised by the Broadhurst Police Station and...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 18 May 2015
Orange Letlhafula introduces Celebrity cook-off challenge
The challenge would see the public voting for their favourite personalities as well as socialites participating in the challenge for the ultimate Orange Letlhafula dish. According to the organisers, the new feature will bring more excitement to the...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
ATI teams up With Berry Heart
Rumor has been circulating around town that the two are an item, but they have squashed the “bedroom” radio mall gossip as they have been spending a lot of time in the studio. Keotshepile Motseonageng, who uses the stage name Berry Heart...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Motswako Fest pre-launch party brightens Red Cup Fridays
The guest list included the likes of former Generations actor, Thato Molamu (Nicholas Nomvete), Bongo Muffin star Stoan, DJ Guru and Metro FM’s Mo Flava. Motswako Fest will be held in Mafikeng on May 30. The event, which was scheduled to start...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Paulo Crowned Miss WITSD 2015
Various players in the corporate sector also gathered in Ghanzi to commemorate the annual event. It was a night of celebration of unity in diversity as the girls came from the Ghanzi settlements of Kole, Tsootshaa, Karakubis, Qabo, and Ncaang to...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Bounty hunter
18 May 2015
A Disunited Kingdom?
At least for those following the polls, the extent of the Conservative (Tory) party of Prime Minister David Cameron’s victory in the UK election was surprising. In the context of the First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system Cameron’s...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
BEC must honour agreement with teachers
The animosity resulted in one of the teachers unions taking the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) to the High Court. The union achieved an important victory when Justice Mpaphi Phumaphi ruled  that teachers must be paid for...
540,Monitor Editor,, 18 May 2015
Choppies on SA roadshow ahead of JSE listing
BDTV :So you are in SA at the moment on a roadshow, what sort of sense are you getting from institutional investors, are they interested in investing in Choppies? Ramachandran Ottapathu (RO): Thank you…we are getting very positive feedback...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2015
Too good to be true? (part2)
The fact is, there’s no easy way to make money. There’s a chance that you might be lucky, for example with a win at the casino, but we all know that most money gambled is lost – it goes back to the casino to pay for the facilities,...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2015
Utilities tariff hike edges inflation up
According to figures released by Statistics Botswana (SB) on Friday, the increase in water and power tariffs last month were among some of the significant contributors to the rise in the April inflation figures. The April increase marks the return...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Turnstar registers strong rental growth
Turnstar Managing Director Gulaam Abdoola told a media briefing recently that they have positive rental income growth supported by strong underlying and lease escalation. Total rental income from Botswana portfolio increased by 3.2 percent on a...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Entrepreneurs find niche in branding
In an interview with Monitor Business, Blue Card Production Manager Nkosi said that they started their company Blue Card to help companies with branding. Nkosi noted that they decided to come up with this company after realising that marketing plays...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Female ICT engineer inspires young women
Being the only woman presenter from the cell phone industry on the day, Tangane, an engineer by profession shared with the youthful crowd how she made it  in the male dominated field where she rose as an engineer to acting manager and now Lead...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Female ICT engineer inspires young women
Being the only woman presenter from the cell phone industry on the day, Tangane, an engineer by profession shared with the youthful crowd how she made it  in the male dominated field where she rose as an engineer to acting manager and now Lead...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Culture Spears break-up
Kabelo Mogwe is not only crying for a stolen wife. Charma Gal has disappeared with their famed Ekentolo brand, and their latest release, “Sekuta saga” Charma Gal, which is being solely distributed by  Charma Gal. Despite singing...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Kanye village hit by spate of armed robberies
This past Friday, six suspects were arraigned respectively before Magistrate’s court on charges of armed robbery committed on separate occasions. The series of robberies follows barely few months of another armed robbery that claimed a police...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Basarwa crafts sustain 800 producers
She grew up producing crafts with ostrich eggshells with her mother in Ncaang settlement in Kgalagadi.  She was among the producers from the 16 Basarwa settlements popular for their crafts supplying the Gantsi Crafts Centre and Botswanacraft in...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
The gods answer Basarwas cry for ostrich egg-shells
Other paraphernalia included sewing needles,  threads and beads, crushed eggshells crushers and cutters and weaving material. It was a gathering of 20 of the best Basarwa and Hambukushu craftswomen taken from three of the 16 settlements of...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Kubuitsile attends crime fiction workshop in Sweden
She leaves for Sweden on Tuesday. Kubuitsile will be taking part alongside three other writers, Caine prizewinner Helon Habila from Nigeria, well-known crime writer Margie Orford, and Kenyan writer, Wanjiku wa Ngugi. The acclaimed writer has...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Youth need urgent sex education Makgato
Speaking at the Eastern and Southern African countries commitment dialogue hosted by the Ministry of Education, Skills and Development (MoESD) and the Ministry if Health (MoH) at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone recently, Makgato said it was evident that...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Boitekanelo students donate to Jwaneng
The students made the donation at the end of their attachment at the department of health management in Jwaneng. Their representative, Katlarelo Mmantsima, said that during their three-month stay, they conducted a needs assessment survey in schools...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 18 May 2015
Africa's cheapest smart phone launched in Botswana
  he trendy mobile phone is the cheapest smart phone in Africa. he trendy mobile phone is the cheapest smart phone in Africa.   Borne out of a partnership between the Orange Group and Mozilla, the trendy smart phone uses the same...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Outspoken trade unionist to have his day in court
Motshegwa, who is the secretary gen- eral of the Botswana Land Board and Local Authorities Workers Union (BL LAWHU) appeared for a disciplinary hearing last week wednesday at the Francistown City Council (FCC). The latter are his employers. The FCC...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Boitekanelo students donate to Jwaneng
The students made the donation at the end of their attachment at the department of health management in Jwaneng. Their representative, Katlarelo Mmantsima, said that during their three-month stay, they conducted a needs assessment survey in schools...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 18 May 2015
Mabutho sues BDF for P1.5m
Mabutho was awarded a P39,000 tender to cut and destump trees at the BDF Area S camp. The tender was to run for 25 days. He told The Monitor after his brief court appearance that he was suing the BDF for loss of income among other reasons. He said...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Three parties fight in Mochudi by-election
The seat fell vacant after Titus Kebuileng who was elected councillor under the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) resigned from due to work commitment.  Those who will be contesting are Boitumelo Sedumedi (35) of the UDC, Lesego...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Teachers paid P7.7m in overtime
Teacher unions are expected to meet this week to map a way forward on a recent government announcement to the effect that funds have been secured to pay member’s overtime. According to the communiqué from the Ministry of Education and...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Arsonist sets three houses on fire
Forty-seven-year-old Atameleng Rakgati lost all three of her houses to a fire caused by a gun-wielding man days after the mourning period for her late husband came to an end. Narrating the details of that fateful day, Rakgati cannot stop thanking...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Murder, suicide leave Chadibe residents in shock
The man from Mabesekwa village is said to have hideously assaulted a woman and stabbed her to death before setting fire to a house that burnt down, killing a three-year-old child inside it. The police say the man then brutally beat up another woman...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
To have and to hold
I came across the above words some days ago as I was trying to make sense of two articles in one local newspaper concerning two ‘murder suicides.’  Either by design or purely by accident, the two stories appear on the same page. As I...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
The gods Answer Basarwas Cry For Ostrich Egg-Shells
Other paraphernalia included sewing needles,  threads and beads, crushed eggshells crushers and cutters and weaving material. It was a gathering of 20 of the best Basarwa and Hambukushu craftswomen taken from three of the 16 settlements of...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Magosi crowned champions
Chiefs’ left-winger, Lemponye Tshireletso scored the opener in the first half from Galabgwe Moyana’s pass to spark wild celebrations among Magosi fans. Uyapo Seleka equalised in the second half through a penalty, but substitute Senatla...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 18 May 2015
A serious set back for the DCEC
  There clearly was a problem. With greater wealth, there had come greater corruption and something had to be done to curb it.   During the ensuing eighteen years the general perception has been that the achievements of Stockwell’s...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
In Wednesday paper
18 May 2015
Giant Snake! Where?
Police Press Release Search and rescue team found nothing A search and rescue team that responded to a report filed at Old Naledi Police Station in Gaborone that an unidentified child was snatched by a creature found nothing. A seven-year old girl...
425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,php6EE.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Mystery surrounds true number of Matsha passengers
While it is known that 126 students were involved in the accident, the exact number that left Matsha College is unclear. An unknown number of students reportedly dropped off before the accident, just outside Dutlwe village. Police expect the issue...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Vee Mampeezy Happy
18 May 2015
Releasing students cost us Motlakase
Mogotsi told Mmegi Sport they had no proper pre-season preparations and faced big teams in the first three games.  “Releasing our players who are students also came as a blow to us. We had to excuse them early because they are all writing...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 18 May 2015
Ngubula lauds professional boxers
The company will host its fifth tournament at the Civic Centre Hall featuring the main bout between Botswana’s Patrick Seoko and South African opponent, Morapedi Khotle. “Since we started this professional boxing in Botswana, I have...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Illegal sale of Zebras tickets rampant
A number of fans bought tickets at inflated prices at the gate from people who buy in advance only to re-sale at a profit. The Zebras games’ Local Organising Committee (LOC) chairperson, Eatlametse Olopeng said they are happy with the outcome...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2015
We Must Praise to be launched
The launch, will feature Joyous Celebration’s Puleng March and Hlengiwe Ntombela. South African ensemble Spirit of Praise member Omega Khungu is also scheduled to perform. We Must Praise leader Vusumuzi Botshelo told Showbiz that gospel lovers...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Gospel festivals, a platform to share knowledge
Magunga said in an interview that most people shun gospel festivals because they are alcohol-free. She said it was important for people, especially the youth, to attend gospel festivals in large numbers as they provide a platform to discuss issues...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 18 May 2015
Artists ditch Ga bo Rangolo music concert
The show will be held at Tapela farms in Tonota on December 26. The organisers of the show have been accused of using big names to push tickets sales. Zeus, Ricky Lamar and Franix are some of the artists who are reported to have complained about the...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
BTCL launches satellite internet solutions
Dubbed Mobile V-SAT, the solution will be focused precisely on reaching consumers with specific needs and wants. It will cater for government employees residing in remote areas including; the military, police, disaster recovery aid, mines, Small...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
SB gathers data on poverty, unemployment
The Botswana Multi Topic Household Survey (BMTHS) started earlier this November and will be carried out over a 12-month period ending in October 2016.  The results are expected to be released in March 2017. Speaking at the launch on Tuesday in...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Botswanas aviation safety faces fresh scrutiny
If granted, the lifting of the concerns will simultaneously lead to the  revocation of a suspension on licensing of new aircrafts in Botswana imposed by Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB). CAAB halted the licensing of new aircrafts as...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 18 May 2015
DITSHWANELO Press statement on the Matsha College students truck accident
It caused the death of seven (7) students and injured one hundred and twenty-six (126). The deceased and the injured students were aged between fifteen (15) and twenty-two (22). The students, beneficiaries of the Remote Area Development Programme...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2015
BCCs message of condolence on Matsha disaster
The leadership of the Botswana Council of Churches (BCC), comprising of Heads of Churches and Institutions, Staff and the BCC Churches across the country send you their prayers and deepest sympathy for the tragedy that has befallen our nation, in...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2015
Matsha
18 May 2015
Stop the madness!
Last week, about 400 workers at African Copper’s Mowana Mine had their future thrown into a spin, after the employer told them of an impending liquidation application in the High Court. In February, close to 830 of their colleagues at Boseto...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 18 May 2015
Our postage stamps winning plaudits abroad
Postage stamps used to be familiar to everyone but appreciated by very few. Their subject matter was invariably worthy but rarely attention catching. Those responsible for producing postage stamps, however, were promoting the country long before it...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Boloko ga bo gotse
Fa e ntse e tsweletse e bua ka mosola wa mmidi, Naledi ya re; “Mmidi o kgona go dirisiwa jaaka sejo se se nang le kotla ya maatla mo mmeleng le  bontlhabongwe jwa sika loo leokwane jaaka go dirisa setlhotlha sa one go bonesa bosigo ...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Food shortage hits North East schools
NED council chairperson, Florah Mpetsane revealed the crisis at the ongoing ordinary full council session on Monday. “There is a shortage of food in all our primary schools because for a long time there has been insufficient milk, beans and...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Media paying heavy price for bravery Nasha
Speaking at a Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Botswana gala dinner over the weekend, Nasha said the media houses that had “dared not to keep silent” were suffering financially from government’s ban on...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Union leader claims assault by managers
He said that he was seeking recognition as a representative of the company’s employees. The haulage company’s managers have denied the claim. According to Panye, the union had registered 43 of the 115 employees of the company, meeting...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
DVS destroys 27 cattle stolen by Zim rustlers
The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) policy is that any cattle from Botswana that cross into Zimbabwe cannot be allowed to cross back into Botswana, due to the rampant FMD in the neighbouring country. The cattle, rather, are destroyed and...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Matsha Survivors make steady recovery
At least 109 students were admitted into various facilities after the accident, which took place about a kilometre west of Dutlwe village on Friday afternoon. Yesterday, Princess Marina Hospital’s (PMH) chief communications and public...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
BDP quashes Matsha tragedy motion
Selebi-Phikwe West MP Dithapelo Keorapetse had tabled the motion saying it was of urgent public importance. The motion also called for an enquiry into the accident. “That this House resolves that government should ensure that there is full...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
BNF unveils Komas tombstone
Koma was born in 1923 and formed the BNF in 1965, in the process becoming one of the pioneers of Botswana’s opposition politics.  The BNF was launched in 1966, a year after its formation.    Yesterday, the party’s...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Otlogetswe o atla buka ya ga Sebutlana
E ne ya re fa a simolodisa buka e e leng ya boraro ya ga Sebutlana, Professor Thapelo Otlogetswe, yo le ene eleng mokwadi wa Setswana, a supa gore le mororo a sa ithutela dithuto tsa tumelo, mme gone o badile buka ya ga Sebutlana. O supile fa buka e...
52153,Moroka Moreri,, 18 May 2015
Mosupi o jele semenogane
Kedisang o ne a tshwarisa motsamaisatsheko kgakge a sa solofela morago ga gore e re fela a sena go tsena mo lebokosong la basupi, le go bo ikanela, a fetogele seo ka bofefo. O ne a bolelela lekgotla gore ene ga se mosupi e bile ga a kake a supa sepe...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 18 May 2015
Diva Vebrok o itatlhela mo sepolotiking
Mo puisanong le Naledi maabane, Diva Vebrok a re ka na batho ba le bantsi ba mo amanya thata le Mochudi, Kgatleng, ntswa ene e le motho wa Gantsi ka ke gone kwa raagwe a tswang teng, fa kwa Mochudi e le kwa go tswang maagwe. “Ga ke motho wa...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 18 May 2015
ESP e ka godisa tshenyetso setshaba BCP
“Ba ipaakanyetsa go utswa madi a rona” , Keorapetse a buile jalo kwa ngangisanyong ee neng e rulagantswe ke University of Botswana Political Science Society ka lone lenaneo la go tsosolosa itsholelo. Keorapetse a re ke mogopolo fela wa...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 18 May 2015
Re tsibogetse melala - Makgalemele
Tona Makgalemele o buile se fa a araba potso kwa palamente bosheng. A re ofisi ya gagwe e ntshitse taelo ya gore go tlhwaafalelwe go wetsa dikopo tse di saleng di kwadisiwa le go sekwasekwa go abelwa ba ba lebaneng dithuso. Makgalemele a re go...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 18 May 2015
Names of the deceased from Matsha accident - Police press release
The deceased were aged between 18 and 20 years, as follows: 1. Joyce Tsogwane of Takatokwane 2. Oaitse Morualebe of Salajwe 3. Olebile Mosielele of Salajwe 4. Irene Molebeledi of Sorilatholo 5. Barati Sekgaolo of Khudumelapye 6. Neo Kealotswe...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
13 killed in twin bombs in Nigeria market
Residents say one of the bombs went off inside the Farm Centre mobile phone market, and the other at the entrance. No-one has said they are responsible but militant Islamist group Boko Haram has previously targeted Kano. On Tuesday, more than 30...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
In Friday paper
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Oscar Pistorius parole board meets over early release
  South Africa's justice minister blocked the Olympic athlete's early release in August in a surprise move. It could take months for the panel to determine if the initial decision to release him early was legal, a BBC reporter in Johannesburg...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Amos bags gold at All Africa debut
The 2015 Diamond League winner finished with a time of 1:50:45 in his first appearance at the AAG. In second place was Olympic 1,500m champion, Taoufik Makhloufi with a time of 1:50:72, while Kenya’s Job Kinyor finished third in...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 18 May 2015
Cricket disappoints in England
Botswana was in Group A which had Suriname, Guernsey and Fiji. Botswana won against Fiji, but lost to Suriname and Guernsey. The losses meant that the team failed to qualify for Division Five. Against little known Guernsey, Botswana suffered a...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Lack of sponsorship cripples golf
BGU vice president-south, Mpho Kelosiwang painted a gloomy picture when he said they are struggling to secure sponsorship particularly for junior development. Kelosiwang told Mmegi Sport that companies would rather sponsor a social tournament than a...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Minnows look to continue good start
Sua Flamingos and Kazungula FC both recorded victories in their first games and lock horns at the Sowa ground tomorrow. Former Premiership champions, ECCO City Greens who lost their opening game 3-2 to Kazungula FC play against Tsabothe in Serowe...
50362,Faith Siako,, 18 May 2015
Tse Nala vow to break Ostriches unbeaten home run
The last time the Ostriches succumbed to a home loss was on August 23, 2014 when they lost 2-1 to the then BMC (now Gilport Lions). But Miscellaneous coach, Russia Chaba is keen to put a stop to the unbeaten run when the two meet tonight.  He...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2015
New BPL strategy ready for implementation
Mamelodi, whose contract comes to an end in November, has been offered a new two-year contract which he is yet to sign. “We have offered him a two-year contract and we hope the issue will be concluded in a few days,” Kgabung told...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Gunners, Chiefs take rivalry to new turf
Gunners coach, Pio Paul hopes the shift would break Mapantsula’s poor record against the defending beMOBILE Premiership champions, Chiefs. Gunners, are the hosts and are likely to reap rich from the turnstiles. Statistics show that Gunners...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Letter to Peter Butler
I suppose I chickened out because I did not have all the facts or put in another way, had only one side of the story and needed to touch base with the other side. Peter, after your visit to Francistown I think you have been uplifted spiritually and...
8262,Dennis Keagile,phpE65F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Most wanted smuggler hot pursuit
Former special forces mercenary, Frank Martin, lands another tough job, when things get complicated when femme fatale, Anna and her three accomplices orchestrate a bank heist and the kidnapping of Frank’s father. It’s all part of a grand...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 18 May 2015
Electronic festival for independence celebrations
The first ever electronic festival will be held at the Gaborone Cricket Club on September 30. A trial festival will be beamed in five selected districts as part of a build up to 2016. The selected areas that will be beaming the festival are Maun,...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 18 May 2015
Writing to heal
It appears as if traumatic events in our lives, if not processed in some way, go on to cause us harm. Events such as serious illness, violence, divorce, keeping a damaging secret, and even changing home can increase our stress hormones, in particular...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
The remake of Seretse and Ruths forbidden love
According to its directors, A United Kingdom is the gripping interracial love story that changed the epitome of the British establishment. History tells us that in 1947 Sir Seretse Khama, who was later to become the first president of the Republic...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Back to basics
“Can you return furniture if you bought it cash and chose a different product within or less than 6 months after buying and reason for returning maybe that the qualities of that particular product are less than what you expected?” So...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 18 May 2015
Huawei moves to boost ICT literacy
Through an agreement that it signed with the Southern African Telecommunications Association (SATA) in Gaborone this week, the company seeks to help develop the social-economy in Africa by expediting the digital transformation in the region. The...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Banks warm up to Basel II
Basel II attempts to integrate Basel capital standards with national regulations, by setting the minimum capital requirements of financial institutions with the goal of ensuring institutional liquidity. In preparation for the implementation of the...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Travel Lodge expands to Kasane and Ghanzi
The three-star lodge’s first franchise, Kasane Travel Lodge is expected to be complete in three months and will have 150 rooms, a restaurant, pool, bar and 200-seater conference centre. The lodge will be open for business by early next...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Beef export competitiveness deteriorates BIDPA study
In a recent working paper titled ‘Export Competitiveness of Botswana’s Beef Industry’ published by the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA), the researchers stated that despite its deteriorating...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Maun airport expansion on track-Mabeo
The airport, which services Maun and the northern tourism destinations, is expected to continue to receive increased local and international travellers coming to the Okavango Delta and Maun itself. The airport design, according to officials, will...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 18 May 2015
Uptake of renewable energy technologies low Expert
Ackim Zulu of the University of Zambia said at an international conference on clean energy for sustainable growth in developing countries here on Wednesday that barriers that impeded the development of renewable energy technology are...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 18 May 2015
BoB suffers setback in P28m legal dispute
The fraud charges stem from allegations that after the default judgment was issued on the basis that a notice to defend the matter was not filed on time, Collins Newman & Co then allegedly went on to forge court stamps to make it appear as if...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Peace and unity as JWs Imitate Jesus
Many expressed their appreciation for what they learned from the Bible about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and were looking forward to the benefits of applying this in their lives. Titus Mbuya, a spokesman for the convention programme, commented:...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2015
Cleaners at Sekgoma Hospital down tools
The 52 employees’ are protesting against low salaries, poor working conditions and being made to work without contracts, among other qualms. According to one employee, who spoke on condition of anonymity, on behalf of the cleaners on strike,...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2015
Duo cleared of murder charge
The state alleged that Mosimanegape Tuna Mohlohlwa and Oupa Thuso ‘Top Dog’ Solomon acting together with another person not before court killed a Zimbabwean man, Peace Nyoni at Satellite location on August 21, 2009. However, Justice...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Rural women drilled on solar electrification
It is believed that with these skills, the women will be in a better position to tackle the prevailing power woes, and most critically, light up their villages, which are currently outside the electricity grid. The women, who range from illiterate...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Mall management and hawkers in space tussle
The company had ordered that they vacate their premises but the hawkers have stubbornly refused to leave citing that they have nowhere else to go. About two months ago, Advent Enterprises, represented by Thabiso Tafila, issued the informal traders...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 18 May 2015
Judges pocketed close to P1m
The report, titled: ‘Interim Internal Audit Report – Honourable Judges’ Housing Allowance’, was prepared by the Senior Internal Auditor, Maria Mokgwathi, and was reviewed by acting deputy director, (Internal Audit), Chazha...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Khama not budging on judges
The suspended judges, Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang recently filed an urgent application to interdict the sitting of the tribunal. They also want their suspensions set aside. Khama’s affidavit reads; “I...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Thieves Dibotelo calls suspended judges
In his answering affidavit to the urgent application by the quartet before the Lobatse High Court, Dibotelo said the point that the suspended judges received allowances not due to them was an act of theft. “That act prima facie constitutes an...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Politicians should set their priorities right
Ipopeng ward councillor Gaone Majere of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) had tabled an unsuccessful motion to topple Muzila. What is shocking and disappointing is that the mover of the motion could not raise pertinent Standing Orders...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 18 May 2015
Business, BOFEPUSU
18 May 2015
Refugee crisis of imperialism
The real tragedy is the refusal of Western leaders to acknowledge the cause of the refugee crisis: Western imperialism’s genocidal and never ending wars on the people of the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.  There are now more...
53170,Solly Rakgomo,, 18 May 2015
Anti-corruption: How to tackle economic and financial crimes - Botswana has an important role to play
Even paying a “dowry” can be seen as part of a corrupt system.  But, in the twenty-first century, we cannot turn our backs to such practices, as one form of corruption leads to another. Corruption is bad for the economy, undermines...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2015
Tshekedi Khama: No axes to grind
The commemoration of Kgosi Tshekedi Khama’s 110th anniversary in Pilikwe last Saturday was quite some spectacle. It drew people by the hundreds from all over the country and the region, perhaps the most conspicuous being the flamboyant...
49511,Methaetsile Leepile,, 18 May 2015
Reminiscing from TH
The sunset still looks great from here.  The clear sky is slowly transforming from bright orange to dull sepia as the sun dips over Palamaokuwe. The crows fly past, silhouetted and singing, cackling melodies as they head to their nests. The...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
Loadshedding: Interval or end of all?
And they can hardly be blamed. In the seven years since loadshedding first breached local shores, set up shop and began retailing despair to unsuspecting consumers, cynicism has grown over any purported ‘solution’. A series of setbacks...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2015
What are we doing to advance the contours of democracy in Botswana?
The 2015 International Day of Democracy’s theme is “Space for Civil Society”. Civil society refers to the wide array of non-governmental and not-for-profit organisations that have a presence in public life, expressing the interests...
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Championing the war against hunger
Nearly 800 million people in the world are hungry. This translates to one in every nine people go without enough to eat.   As it is, hunger and malnutrition are the number one risks to health globally with each year seeing the death toll...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2015
Civil servants hold the key in Boswelatlou
Campaigns between the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) have heightened in recent weeks ahead of the election day, which will be on October 3. Boswelatlou ward has high numbers of civil servants. In particular...
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Botswana needs a new National Security Strategy (Part 2)
This is not a hypothetical question; it is a question that demands real answers because as a country we are at what I would regard a turning point of not only Botswana Defence Force, but the rest of all our security apparatuses. I should not only be...
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Dealing with authoritarianism: The people and the President
While other African countries abandoned democratic constitutions written to them by their former colonial masters in favour of undemocratic alternatives such as one party states, military dictatorships and kleptocracies etcetera, Botswana held...
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Unmasking the real identity of King David
This week, we aim to unmask in more detail this historically elusive character…elusive because scholars and historians have seriously considered expunging the entire history of the Jews from Abraham to David himself. Why? No archaeological...
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A serious set back for the DCEC
  There clearly was a problem. With greater wealth, there had come greater corruption and something had to be done to curb it.   During the ensuing eighteen years the general perception has been that the achievements of Stockwell’s...
Sandy Grant 18 May 2015
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Magosi crowned champions
Chiefs’ left-winger, Lemponye Tshireletso scored the opener in the first half from Galabgwe Moyana’s pass to spark wild celebrations among Magosi fans. Uyapo Seleka equalised in the second half through a penalty, but substitute Senatla...
Mompati Tlhankane | 18 May 2015
Working with ostrich egg shells. Some of the 20 crafts women at a week long workshop supported by Orange Foundation
The gods Answer Basarwa’s Cry For Ostrich Egg-Shells
Other paraphernalia included sewing needles,  threads and beads, crushed eggshells crushers and cutters and weaving material. It was a gathering of 20 of the best Basarwa and Hambukushu craftswomen taken from three of the 16 settlements of...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 18 May 2015
To have and to hold
I came across the above words some days ago as I was trying to make sense of two articles in one local newspaper concerning two ‘murder suicides.’  Either by design or purely by accident, the two stories appear on the same page. As I...
Tumie Modise 18 May 2015
Murder, suicide leave Chadibe residents in shock
The man from Mabesekwa village is said to have hideously assaulted a woman and stabbed her to death before setting fire to a house that burnt down, killing a three-year-old child inside it. The police say the man then brutally beat up another woman...
Pini Bothoko | 18 May 2015
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Teachers paid P7.7m in overtime
Teacher unions are expected to meet this week to map a way forward on a recent government announcement to the effect that funds have been secured to pay member’s overtime. According to the communiqué from the Ministry of Education and...
Baboki Kayawe 18 May 2015
Forty- seven year- old Atameleng Rakgati lost all three of her houses to a fire caused by a gun- wielding man. Rakgati, her children and grandchildren are now staying a tent
Arsonist sets three houses on fire
Forty-seven-year-old Atameleng Rakgati lost all three of her houses to a fire caused by a gun-wielding man days after the mourning period for her late husband came to an end. Narrating the details of that fateful day, Rakgati cannot stop thanking...
Mpho Mokwape | 18 May 2015
Three parties fight in Mochudi by-election
The seat fell vacant after Titus Kebuileng who was elected councillor under the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) resigned from due to work commitment.  Those who will be contesting are Boitumelo Sedumedi (35) of the UDC, Lesego...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 May 2015
Mabutho
Mabutho sues BDF for P1.5m
Mabutho was awarded a P39,000 tender to cut and destump trees at the BDF Area S camp. The tender was to run for 25 days. He told The Monitor after his brief court appearance that he was suing the BDF for loss of income among other reasons. He said...
Lebogang Mosikare | 18 May 2015
Boitekanelo students donate to Jwaneng
The students made the donation at the end of their attachment at the department of health management in Jwaneng. Their representative, Katlarelo Mmantsima, said that during their three-month stay, they conducted a needs assessment survey in schools...
Lebogang Baingapi 18 May 2015
Africa's cheapest smart phone launched in Botswana
  he trendy mobile phone is the cheapest smart phone in Africa. he trendy mobile phone is the cheapest smart phone in Africa.   Borne out of a partnership between the Orange Group and Mozilla, the trendy smart phone uses the same...
Staff Writer 18 May 2015
Motshegwa
Outspoken trade unionist to have his day in court
Motshegwa, who is the secretary gen- eral of the Botswana Land Board and Local Authorities Workers Union (BL LAWHU) appeared for a disciplinary hearing last week wednesday at the Francistown City Council (FCC). The latter are his employers. The FCC...
Chakalisa Dube | 18 May 2015
Boitekanelo students donate to Jwaneng
The students made the donation at the end of their attachment at the department of health management in Jwaneng. Their representative, Katlarelo Mmantsima, said that during their three-month stay, they conducted a needs assessment survey in schools...
Lebogang Baingapi 18 May 2015
Dorcas Makgato
Youth need urgent sex education – Makgato
Speaking at the Eastern and Southern African countries commitment dialogue hosted by the Ministry of Education, Skills and Development (MoESD) and the Ministry if Health (MoH) at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone recently, Makgato said it was evident that...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 18 May 2015
Kubuitsile
Kubuitsile attends crime fiction workshop in Sweden
She leaves for Sweden on Tuesday. Kubuitsile will be taking part alongside three other writers, Caine prizewinner Helon Habila from Nigeria, well-known crime writer Margie Orford, and Kenyan writer, Wanjiku wa Ngugi. The acclaimed writer has...
Maureen Odubeng | 18 May 2015
Working with ostrich egg shells. Some of the 20 crafts women at a week long workshop supported by the Orange Foundation. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
The gods answer Basarwa’s cry for ostrich egg-shells
Other paraphernalia included sewing needles,  threads and beads, crushed eggshells crushers and cutters and weaving material. It was a gathering of 20 of the best Basarwa and Hambukushu craftswomen taken from three of the 16 settlements of...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 18 May 2015
Basarwa crafts sustain 800 producers
She grew up producing crafts with ostrich eggshells with her mother in Ncaang settlement in Kgalagadi.  She was among the producers from the 16 Basarwa settlements popular for their crafts supplying the Gantsi Crafts Centre and Botswanacraft in...
Staff Writer 18 May 2015
Kanye village hit by spate of armed robberies
This past Friday, six suspects were arraigned respectively before Magistrate’s court on charges of armed robbery committed on separate occasions. The series of robberies follows barely few months of another armed robbery that claimed a police...
Mpho Mokwape | 18 May 2015
Kabelo and Magdeline Mogwe
Culture Spears break-up
Kabelo Mogwe is not only crying for a stolen wife. Charma Gal has disappeared with their famed Ekentolo brand, and their latest release, “Sekuta saga” Charma Gal, which is being solely distributed by  Charma Gal. Despite singing...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 18 May 2015
Kutlo Tangane
Female ICT engineer inspires young women
Being the only woman presenter from the cell phone industry on the day, Tangane, an engineer by profession shared with the youthful crowd how she made it  in the male dominated field where she rose as an engineer to acting manager and now Lead...
Staff Writer 18 May 2015
Boni Nkosi
Entrepreneurs find niche in branding
In an interview with Monitor Business, Blue Card Production Manager Nkosi said that they started their company Blue Card to help companies with branding. Nkosi noted that they decided to come up with this company after realising that marketing plays...
Pauline Dikuelo | 18 May 2015
Gulaam Abdoola briefing the media. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Turnstar registers strong rental growth
Turnstar Managing Director Gulaam Abdoola told a media briefing recently that they have positive rental income growth supported by strong underlying and lease escalation. Total rental income from Botswana portfolio increased by 3.2 percent on a...
Pauline Dikuelo | 18 May 2015
Utilities tariff hike edges inflation up
According to figures released by Statistics Botswana (SB) on Friday, the increase in water and power tariffs last month were among some of the significant contributors to the rise in the April inflation figures. The April increase marks the return...
Staff Writer 18 May 2015
Too good to be true? (part2)
The fact is, there’s no easy way to make money. There’s a chance that you might be lucky, for example with a win at the casino, but we all know that most money gambled is lost – it goes back to the casino to pay for the facilities,...
Correspondent 18 May 2015
BEC must honour agreement with teachers
The animosity resulted in one of the teachers unions taking the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) to the High Court. The union achieved an important victory when Justice Mpaphi Phumaphi ruled  that teachers must be paid for...
Monitor Editor 18 May 2015
Choppies on SA roadshow ahead of JSE listing
BDTV :So you are in SA at the moment on a roadshow, what sort of sense are you getting from institutional investors, are they interested in investing in Choppies? Ramachandran Ottapathu (RO): Thank you…we are getting very positive feedback...
Correspondent 18 May 2015
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Bounty hunter
Staff Writer 18 May 2015
Jeff Ramsay
“A Disunited Kingdom?”
At least for those following the polls, the extent of the Conservative (Tory) party of Prime Minister David Cameron’s victory in the UK election was surprising. In the context of the First Past the Post (FPTP) voting system Cameron’s...
Jeff Ramsay | 18 May 2015
Miss WITSD 2015, Amogelang Beverly Paulo, flanked by her two princesses. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Paulo Crowned Miss WITSD 2015
Various players in the corporate sector also gathered in Ghanzi to commemorate the annual event. It was a night of celebration of unity in diversity as the girls came from the Ghanzi settlements of Kole, Tsootshaa, Karakubis, Qabo, and Ncaang to...
Staff Writer 18 May 2015
ATI
ATI teams up With Berry Heart
Rumor has been circulating around town that the two are an item, but they have squashed the “bedroom” radio mall gossip as they have been spending a lot of time in the studio. Keotshepile Motseonageng, who uses the stage name Berry Heart...
Sharon Mathala 18 May 2015
DJ Izzy entertaining revellers during the Red Cup Party
Motswako Fest pre-launch party brightens Red Cup Fridays
The guest list included the likes of former Generations actor, Thato Molamu (Nicholas Nomvete), Bongo Muffin star Stoan, DJ Guru and Metro FM’s Mo Flava. Motswako Fest will be held in Mafikeng on May 30. The event, which was scheduled to start...
Dumisani Ncube 18 May 2015
Marry Mokgweetsi crowned Miss Broadhurst Police 2015/ 16 on Saturday. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Mokgweetsi crowned Miss Broadhurst police
She beat competition from 11 finalists to take the title at Tsholofelo Hall on Saturday night. Even though load shedding delayed the start of the pageant, the contest soon unfolded as planned. The event organised by the Broadhurst Police Station and...
Mompati Tlhankane | 18 May 2015
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Orange Letlhafula introduces Celebrity cook-off challenge
The challenge would see the public voting for their favourite personalities as well as socialites participating in the challenge for the ultimate Orange Letlhafula dish. According to the organisers, the new feature will bring more excitement to the...
Sharon Mathala 18 May 2015
Township Rollers midfilder Segolame Boy dribbles past Gaborone United defender, Thabiso Khunwane. PIC; KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Rollers claim city bragging rights
The two giants started the game cautiously in a bid to avoid conceding the first goal. But Rollers soon got fired up and took the game to GU, missing a couple of good chances with Gofaone Tiro shooting over the bar and Manqoba Ngwenya’s low...
Mompati Tlhankane | 18 May 2015
Township Rollers players celebrate after winning the women's Super League. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Rampant Rollers Wrap-Up Women Soccer Title
Rollers took the lead in the first minute, after Masego Koboto headed in the ball after her striking partner, Bame Ngenda chipped the ball over advancing goalkeeper, Marylin John. Rollers nearly doubled the lead in the third minute, but...
Kabelo Boranabi | 18 May 2015
Notwane’s fate hangs in the balance
Toronto lost 2-1 to Satmos at the SSKB Stadium, a result that threw a vital lifeline to the Selebi-Phikwe side. The victory means that should Satmos’ appeal against Sankoyo Bush Bucks succeed and they get three points, Notwane who are...
Tumelo Mouwane 18 May 2015
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Mbongeni Mguni 18 May 2015
PPC King of the Hill winner, Gilbert Mutandiro leading the pack during the race yesterday. PIC; KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Mutandiro is King of the hill
He told Monitor Sport after the race that he did not come to Botswana to take part in the event, but to visit his brother. He explained that when he learnt about the marathon, he decided to participate as a way of keeping fit for the World...
Calistus Kolantsho | 18 May 2015
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