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In Wednesday paper
19 May 2015
'Female Viagra' approved by US drug agency
Flibanserin, a drug produced by Sprout Pharmaceuticals, recently passed an FDA advisory committee meeting. The pill is designed to assist premenopausal women regain their sex drive by boosting levels of certain brain chemicals. The drug has been...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Coach Butler must apologise
We all know that Butler has in the past attacked the BFA on social media and had public spats with journalists and supporters on social media, all we have heard off the transgressions is that, ‘the CEO is doing something about it’. Well,...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
The men waging war against pornography in India
"I would go to download important Supreme Court judgements, and pornographic adverts would pop up instead. And when I looked around, I saw rows of children surfing porn openly without a care in the world," says Mr Vaswani, 43, a quiet man with a...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Cop shoots and kills another cop
The incident occurred on August 8, 2015 at a Police base camp near Kuke Veterinary gate where the two officers were on trip from Gaborone. The bodies of the two deceased officers are currently at the hospital pending post-mortem. Police...
19 May 2015
Boramabole, bommabole ba itlhokotsa sentle Patlakwe
Se jaanong moeteledipele  wa lekgotla la Botswana sa mabole (BoBA) Thato Patlakwe a reng se a mo itumedisa ka se tlisa tsholofelo ya gore ba tla a romela setlhopha sa motiya kwa dikgaisanong. Dikgaisanyo tse di  tla a tshwarelwa kwa ...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 19 May 2015
Ditlhopha di paletswe ke go ipapatsa
Le fa ditlhopha di tsere sebaka se se leele di ntse di ikhuditse, mmegadikgang wa Naledi  TEICHLER RANKOA  a re di paletswe ke go dirisa sebaka se go ipapaletsa barati le balatedi ba motshameko wa kgwele ya dinao, gammogo le maloko a masha...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 19 May 2015
Makhura o batla go gakolola Khama
Mo potsolotsong le Naledi, Makhura o tlhalositse fa a tshwenngwa ke ka fa goromente wa BDP o sa buseng lefatshe sentle ka teng. Makhura yo a reng ke moporofiti wa sepolotiki, a re o nnile le pitso go tswa kwa legodimong mme a bontshiwa gore mo...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 19 May 2015
All set for Body Building Championship
The organiser of the event, Lust Sithole said the body building competition, which was introduced in 2010, would see the introduction of new categories. The new categories are men’s fitness and women’s bikini challenge. The main contest...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
TshutshuuKgosikgolo o feela botlhoko jang banna!
Mabaka a bone e le gore ba tlotla kgosikgolo ya bone. Mme se jaanong se ipoeleditse kwa kgaolong ya botlhophi ya Goodhope/Mabule kwa morafe wa Morolong le one o ganeditseng Domkraga le Khama ka go tlhopha kgosikgolo ya bone. Mme ebile ene a leditse...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 19 May 2015
Batshu o akgola makgotla a a ikemetseng
Batshu o buile se bosheng jaaka a ne a bula semmuso phuthego ya bolesome le bongwe ya SADC ya makgotla a a ikemetseng ka nosi (11th Civil Society Forum – Southern African Council of NGOs), e e neng e tshwaretswe kwa ntlong-lehalahala ya Kereke...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 19 May 2015
Mugabe o kolota moswi Moshibidu terekere
Se mme gase se tautona wa Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, a dumelang mo go sone. Ke sone se erileng ka Mosupologo kwa bokopanong jwa ditautona le mebuso ya lekgotla la mafatshe a kgaolo ya Borwa jwa Aferika (SADC) a bolela fa (Zimbabwe) a kolota moswi...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 19 May 2015
Jwaneng continues Debswana games dominance
Gaborone (Debswana Corporate Centre-DCC) came third with no points and they have a mountain to match their counterparts from Jwaneng and Orapa. In 2014, Orapa, Jwaneng, Gaborone garnered 10, 14 and one point respectively. Sport codes that took part...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
GCC e tla ithola tlhokomelo ya mebaraka
Se se senogile beke e e fetileng mo mokwalong wa phetolo e e dirilweng ke lekalana la kanamiso mafoko la Khansele ya Gaborone, mabapi le dikgang tse di amang marekisetso a dijo a a kwa Broadhurst le kwa maemelong a dikhombi le ditaxi. Go ya ka...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 19 May 2015
Molf o tuka magalapa
A ke maikutlo a ga Robert Molefabangwe. Molf, jaaka bontsi jwa batho ba tlwaetse go mmitsa, o ntshitse maikutlo a gagwe beke e e fetileng mo potsolotsong le Naledi. Molefabangwe o boletse fa go ya lejwa ga gagwe kwa BDP go ile bokhutlong mme jaanong...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 19 May 2015
Green Lovers unfazed by 5-2 loss
Coach, Onthusitse Kootswele praised his charges for their performance in the two opening fixtures and said losing to Galaxy could be a blessing in disguise. “It was very critical to win the opening game and the boys came to the party. I believe...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Green Lovers unfazed by 5-2 loss in their first away match
Coach, Onthusitse Kootswele praised his charges for their performance in the two opening fixtures and said losing to Galaxy could be a blessing in disguise. “It was very critical to win the opening game and the boys came to the party. I believe...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Team Botswana settling well in Beijing
The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) spokesperson, Roland Masalila told Mmegi Sport that the team arrived in China on Monday without any complications. “They have begun their training and they will have a morning and afternoon training...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 19 May 2015
When Mugabe stood between Botswana, Namibia
Does anyone recognise the big role President Robert Gabriel Mugabe of Zimbabwe played as mediator when Botswana and Namibia nearly went to war in the 1990s over a seemingly insignificant piece of island in the Chobe River called Sedudu? The island,...
576,Galebolae Ngakane,php5932.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Gantsi ranchers wary as drought spreads
This week, Gantsi township chief, Botshelo Lekgothu, told Mmegi that farmers were in for difficult times as the market for their cattle was shrinking. In May, the Ministry of Agriculture urged all farmers to de-stock in order to extract value from...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 19 May 2015
Nico gross P118,000 from Rollers game
Despite going down 1-0, Nico as the home team, smiled all the way to the bank in their first home game of the season. Nico’s first game of the season was away to new comers, Green Lovers where they lost 3-2. The club spokesperson, Mogomotsi...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Leaked video exposes NWDC employees poaching
Mmegi is in possession of a video which shows three men who worked for the council’s environmental health department caught after killing three gemsboks and 11 guinea fowls in a Hainaveld sheep farm. In the video, the farmer is heard asking the...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 19 May 2015
Convicted murderer escapes hangmans noose
Tshepang Motsamai of Tonota was found guilty of stabbing Khumoetsile Sechele on the neck on February 22, 2012 in Tonota, following an alcohol-induced altercation at one of the village bars. When passing the sentence, Justice Zibani Makhwade said it...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Local RnB not appreciated Lee
Lee is a recording RnB artist who has worked on a number of tracks and has also worked with bands such as Perfect Pitch. “Only a handful of people in the country tend to appreciate local RnB music, while the rest do not,” said Lee, who...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Parliamentary hopeful, former lawyer fall from grace
Mochudi Magistrate, Kefilwe Resheng yesterday postponed their sentencing to next month, after Moyo said she had to file more documents including those relating to a Presidential pardon she once received.  During their appearance in court...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Man killed after Mochudi police chase
Suspicious family members yesterday told Mmegi that they believed the police had killed their relative Tumisang Ntshabele, an accusation police have dismissed preferring to focus on the ongoing investigation into his death. Ntshabele was certified...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Oatsdonas Chukuchuku motivates youth
The dreadlocked rapper has a few songs under his belt, which include his hit single Udabadaba, which features Sasa Klass, A.T.I, and Protocol.  Oatsdonna also serenaded his fans with another single titled, Lover Lover Lovie. Most people...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Lotlamoreng was the gamechanger BDP
In trying to explain the humiliating loss to the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the BDP secretary general, Botsalo Ntuane said they would have won had the opposition put up any candidate other than Kgosi Lotlamoreng II. Lotlamoreng, on the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Hollywood trio to facilitate workshops
The workshops dubbed Arts and Entertainment Expo will assist established and upcoming artists to excel in their craft.  The trio is expected to facilitate the workshops during the first week of December this year. Banks, who previously visited...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BOPEU sues BURS over intimidation
Hundreds of BURS workers have been on strike for the past four weeks demanding salary adjustments. Processes at the revenue agency have since slowed with negotiations yet to yield a solution.  The union representing striking workers dragged the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Motsaathebe to ditch BDP
Motsaathebe said yesterday that he was considering options of crossing the floor to a new political home after an encounter with the BDP Goodhope/Mabule parliamentary by-election loser, Eric Molale. “It’s high time I considered my...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Inaugural Women in Mining conference for Gaborone
Radebe’s Mmakau Mining Company has shares in various mining portfolios from coal, platinum, gold and chrome, among others. Radebe is the older sister to mining mogul, Patrice Motsepe and wife to South Africa Cabinet Minister Jeff Radebe. The...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Communiqu Of The 35th Summit Of SADC Heads Of State And Government
2. H.E. Robert Mugabe delivered a Keynote address and officially opened the Summit. 3. The Summit took place under the theme: "Accelerating Industrialisation of SADC Economies through Transformation of Natural Endowment and improved Human Capital." ...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
RDC regional expansion gathers pace
Briefing the media on their half-year results to June 2015, in Gaborone recently, company CEO Guido Giachetti said RDC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its business counterparts in Cape Town, South Africa, for the development of a hotel...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 19 May 2015
FSG posts modest profits in subdued economy
According to the Group chairman, Neo Moroka the performance of the company remained within expectations, with moderate growth in terms of revenue and profitability. In the period, revenue rose by 18 percent to P84 million, with Botswana operations...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BCP youth congratulate Lotlamoreng
It is our hope that the newly elected MP will address the challenges that Barolong are faced with, especially unemployment among the youth and crisis at the Goodhope senior school, just to mention but a few. We also wish to congratulate the BCP...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Khama wants more action, results in SADC
I am honoured, once again to address this Summit, at the end of our official deliberations. It has indeed been our pleasure to host you in the city of Gaborone. Your presence has made this Summit a success and is a true reflection of your unwavering...
494,Ian Khama,phpD86B.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Congratulations Mr President
Hundreds of high-level government officials from the 15 member states converged in Gaborone to deliberate on the state of the region, its challenges, and the way forward. The weeklong meetings culminated in the Head of State and Government Summit...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 19 May 2015
Robert Mugabe
19 May 2015
Public notices
One favourite from some years ago was a road sign which stated unequivocally “Danger Men’. This sign was placed on the ground and was held upright by large stones at back and front. The stone in the front completely obscured the remaining...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Ditlhare ga di na thotse
Ga se felele fa. Ga twe se fetela gape kwa Malawi, Tanzania le Kenya le kwa go mangwe mafatshe a a moseja ga mawatle. Le fa gone e kete se namile le lefatshe jaana, setlhare se se bolelwa se fitlhelwa mo mafatsheng a pula e e boutsana e bile a...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
In Thursday's paper
19 May 2015
BOKA, BNSC to discuss former committee fate
The interim committee chairperson, David Mathe said the former committee had not done the official handover. He said the interim committee has compiled a report, which they will discuss with BNSC. He said one of the items in the report is misuse of...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BFA apologises to Rollers over registrations
One of the messes led to exciting winger, Motsholetsi Sikele wearing the number nine jersey with the player’s name covered.  Sikele usually wears jersey number 28. Rollers had given the association the list with players’ numbers, but...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Rollers defend steep ticket pricing
Township Rollers Holdings managing director, Jagdish Shah said hosting the South African side would cost more than P750,000 hence the need to recover costs.  The cheapest ticket sells for P75 while the grand stand seats would cost...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 19 May 2015
Trinity lands Canadian radio station gig
“I am self motivated and take time exploring my other hidden talents.  I took a chance and applied like other candidates and luckily got the job,” he said, adding that he works only on weekends. Trinity started as a newsreader at...
474,Gasebalwe Seretse,, 19 May 2015
Selimathunzi to grace Botswana fashion show
South African entertainment enterprise Efigy Production in conjunction with Liban Lounge and Provision Media will present a perfect platform for local fashion trendsetters to showcase their work. The show is pencilled in for March 28 at the Liban...
439,Thato Kala,, 19 May 2015
SAs Maponyane shocked by stripping incident
Maponyane, who was in the country for a Valentine’s Day event dubbed ‘Redds Singles Night Out’ as a club guest, expressed his ‘concern’ over the choice of fashion statement by the women.  He described the scenario...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Beauty lights up Btv Tuesday nights
After a long day, families can now look forward to a relaxing time of non-stop laughter characterised by a comedy of errors and misunderstandings.  They watch as the main character, Beauty goes from pillar to post in search of fame and...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Cluster policing not a magic bullet
The Botswana Police Service has encouraged the formation of clusters across the country and has indeed supported these with secondments, de-briefings and back up wherever necessary. Cluster policing, or neighbourhood watches, has allowed a bottom-up...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 19 May 2015
Is it appropriate to administer corporal punishment in schools?
Different views regarding corporal punishment   The use of corporal punishment on children has long standing history world-wide. While some people still believe in the literal ‘spare the rod, spoil the child’ principle, others...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Upgrade
19 May 2015
Document management firm launched
Speaking at the launch of D&O Digital proprietary LTD, this week, Boshwaen noted that an innovation had no value until an ambitious entrepreneur builds a business model, which turns it into a product or service that customers would...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Insurance industry forms professional body
As the insurance market in Botswana has grown significantly with more insurance companies being established, experts have noted that there is lack of skills among the citizens. Currently there are 199 insurance service providers in Botswana including...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Interest rates sink to 25-year low
The rate cut will come as a boon for borrowers as commercial banks are expected to reduce their lending rates by a similar margin, taking the prime-lending rate down to eight percent. In the prevailing period of static real incomes, the central...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
In Thursday's Parliamentary questions
Question: Wynter Mmolotsi Whether she is aware that Government medical facilities in Francistown are struggling on account of shortage of doctors, nurses and medical supplies and to state the total number of doctors required for the Francistown...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Incest-charged father denies everything
Even with the evidence of a social worker and a DNA test showing he impregnated his daughter, the man charged with incest was adamant he never ever had sex with his daughter. The 60 year-old who cannot be identified, faces one count of incest at the...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Poor results attributed to limited ECE
Assistant minister of education Unity Dow told Parliament that low access to ECE had serious implications on school performances. She was delivering a review of MoESD’s past performance and priorities for the next financial year, as part of the...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Post-mortem report saves teacher from jail
The teacher was accused of causing the death of his Form One student after administering corporal punishment on students. On January 15, the teacher allegedly punished some students for not doing their assignment. A week later, one of the students,...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 19 May 2015
Its now seven for the BDP chairmanship
Diile told Mmegi that he is ready to take on other candidates - Tebelelo Seretse, Mokgweetsi Masisi, Tshekedi Khama, Biggie Butale, Ramadeluka Seretse and Dithapelo Tshotlego. Diile’s motivation for entering the highly contested number two...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 19 May 2015
HRDC to undertake employability study on tertiary education
The acting chief executive officer of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) Dr Patrick Molutsi said in line with its mandate, the organisation saw it fit to conduct this study to inform government on what programmes were failing to absorb...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
System e down
Mabeo was speaking in Parliament on behalf of his predecessor Nonofo Molefhi. He said power supply challenges accounted for most of the outages of telecommunications networks and services. Mabeo was responding to a question from the floor, on why...
431,Lerato Maleke,phpD4F0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Court blocks suspicious P12m housing tender
The High Court of Gaborone has blocked a P12 million tender awarded by Ghanzi District Council to a construction company. The tender for the proposed construction of 10 staff houses at Charleshill was awarded in 2014 to a company called BBTwelve...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
In this week's paper
19 May 2015
Boko Haram 'in Cameroon kidnappings'
They said many of those kidnapped in the cross border attack against villages were children. Four villagers who tried to fend off the attackers were killed, a security source has told the BBC. Boko Haram has seized control of towns and villages in...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Tennis team falters at junior championships
The local players failed to reach a single final in all the three age groups, Under-12, 14 and 16. The pair of Thato Madikwe and Tshegofatso Tsiang tried to stage a winning battle when they progressed to the quarter finals of the girls Under-14...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Gatalamotho beat brave Blue Angels
During the game, players from both sides kept spectators on their toes as they recorded home runs.   But it was Gata which was outstanding and eventual bagged the points. Gata started the game on fire registering four scores in the first...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 19 May 2015
Gatalamotho beat brave Blue Angels
During the game, players from both sides kept spectators on their toes as they recorded home runs.   But it was Gata which was outstanding and eventual bagged the points. Gata started the game on fire registering four scores in the first...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 19 May 2015
Ruthless BDF XI thump ECCO
A brace from Master Masitara and a goal apiece from Thato Ogopotse and Lesego Lubinda handed the soldiers a perfect start to 2015.  BDF XI, who parted ways with Elijah Chikwanda last year, were a rejuvenated side on Saturday.  With Letang...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 19 May 2015
Gunners Hold Chiefs
Gunners drew first blood in the 26th minute when Pako Modikwa slid home after brilliant work on the right from Katlego Keobake. With Gunners in firm control, Chiefs defender, Willboard Mutale restored parity with a headed goal in the 40th minute,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Police XI sting bursts Rollers bubble
It was business as usual when Rollers found the net in the 12th minute through Maano Ditshupo but tables were expertly turned when Ishmael Amponsah grabbed a quick brace in the second half. The match started with Rollers showing intent to walk away...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
GU battle to beat Notwane
As coach Rahman Gumbo summed it, GU made life difficult for themselves after swamping their opponents in the opening 30minutes. Namibian striker, Benson Shilongo was the saviour with a brace that kept the Reds’ title hopes alive. GU are fifth...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Gaborone has got talent
Some contestants impressed the judges with their amazing talents while others left the crowd in stitches with dramatic performances. A wannabe who clearly did not possess any musical talent persuaded the judges to give him three chances yet on all...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Sereetsi to headline Jazz X Change
This is the second year this event has been running and folk jazz music lovers can look forward to an evening of fresh soulful music and a great ambience.  Sereetsi told Showtime that Sereetsi and The Natives are a refreshing definitive...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 19 May 2015
DJ Gouveia dazzles Club Lagos
Popularly known as DJ Gouveia, the radio personality’s entertaining acumen befittingly made a triumphant performance in the city where he started his showbiz industry, as he performed at Club Lagos Saturday night. DJ Gouveia conceded that his...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 19 May 2015
Are black men unfairly vilified?
Everyone has weaknesses, shortcomings and “skeletons in the closet”. Maybe Cosby was indeed a dodgy perverted man at the time. Who knows?  But then again, why are all these women only coming forward now? I have had discussions about...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Marumoagae Leads Light Off Campaign
The beauty queen has been engaged in order to propel the organisation’s image as it fights against the use of tobacco and its products in the country. ATN interim executive director, Dr Bontle Mbongwe said during the organisation’s...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
F/town DJs thrill for charity
A sizeable group of disc jockeys based in Francistown entertained revellers at Dumela Lodge and donated the proceeds towards Abbie Ntshabele’s treatment. Codenamed ‘HELP ABBIE GET WELL SOON’ bash, the disc jockeys rocked for a...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 19 May 2015
New Years financial Resolutions
We always promise ourselves that “this year is going to be so much better than last year”. Mentally we start to prepare our goals and our dreams for this year. We quickly get swept back into our busy lives and we forget to focus on what...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
BALA ventures into commercial investments
BALA Chief Executive Officer Ketlhomilwe Moletsane revealed this in an interview with Monitor Business. “As BALA is not a profit making entity, we have decided to open up a company outside of the association that will be acting as our...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BTCL employees not ready to buy shares
Speaking to Monitor Business BTCL Workers Union member, Kewetse Busumane said most employees cannot afford to buy shares and they are not even sure how the process is going to work for them. “ Most employees cannot afford to buy the shares....
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Four Ds
19 May 2015
Mercy Thebe: Im A LIFE-Style
Mercy: I am inspired by success and driven by passion for what I do. I see myself as a pusher, a dreamer, a force, a vibrantly driven and focused, hardworking young Motswana woman, who without a doubt, will be modest to say she is a LIFESTYLE. I...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Bravo Maun SSS
That’s remarkable. The endless stories of horror after horror had the parents on tenterhooks. The nation was shaken by reports that some students at the school were practicing Satanism. Whether it was indeed the acts of Satanism or just...
540,Monitor Editor,, 19 May 2015
Phikwe food processing plant nears completion
This developmental project, established under the Poverty Eradication Programme, will create markets for horticultural farmers in the SPEDU region, including backyard garden beneficiaries. The Selebi Phikwe horticultural plant, which will be operated...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
A fantastic 2014 for Baobab
In the month of March, Baobab School hosted an internationally famous violinist, Kim Angelis, who, together with her husband Josef, surprised all of us with their musical talents.  May started off with a bang with the school hosting the...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Angry Chobe hippo chases down speedboat
A jaw-dropping video has emerged that captures the moment a hippopotamus chases down a tour boat in the Chobe, and nearly catches it. In the jaw-dropping footage filmed by stunned tourist Clive Jackson while travelling along the Chobe...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Orange donate to the disabled
This was announced at a celebration event hosted by Orange to celebrate  with people living with disability and vulnerable children in Palapye. During the celebrations, Lepata Mafa, Corporate Affairs Director at Orange announced that the...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Zac Construction Puts Smiles On SOS Childrens faces
SOS national director Motshwari Kitso applauded the company for having adopted the house for 10 years. He however called on companies to adopt other houses saying that the village had 16 houses and that there were many houses up for adoption as the...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Tlokweng turned into dumping site
The residents on Saturday told their area MP Same Bathobakae and the police that serious action needs to be taken against culprits who are going to be caught littering.  The concerned ward shares the border with a large stretch of bush where...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Merafhe laid to rest
The former VP lost his battle to an undisclosed cancer two weeks ago in Gaborone. Merafhe had been in and out of the hospital over the last four years after he was first admitted at Milpark hospital in South Africa at the beginning of 2011 where he...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Joggers easy target for criminals
He said that in one such case a female jogger was attacked and raped in his policing area last year. Mapeu said that they have not arrested any culprit. He appealed to members of the public to always go out in pairs or more when jogging and not...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 19 May 2015
Police imposters nabbed
The duo Botlhasitse Gabotlhaloswe and Gosekwang Ngwabi pleaded with Principal Magistrate Dumisani Basupi to lessen the conditions to allow them to attend trial. Last week, Basupi ruled that the two should pay bail of P1,000, bring one surety who...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Student charged with defilement
According to the charge sheet, on August 1, 2014, the accused had carnal knowledge of the 15-year-old victim in Mmapetlwana ward, Radisele. The accused has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Kereemang, a Form Three student at Mosetlha Community Junior...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2015
Palapye now home to elephants
They have not been welcomed with cheers though; panicky villagers want them out for  fear of  violent confrontation. In 2007 three elephants were spotted in the Tswapong and Mahalapye areas before they retraced their steps on their...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 19 May 2015
Homosexual in Court
Police say the man, was arrested after complaints that he had sex with a 14 year old boy. The accused was arrested on Friday.  While the man has maintained the act was consensual, police have gone on to charge him with the serious offence of...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
No more devil worship At Maun school
In his address to stakeholders during the review of the 2014 Ngamiland Primary Schools Leaving Examinations recently, Maseko said the horror has ended thanks to prayer. Previously, there were reports of blood smeared on classrooms, body parts of dead...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 19 May 2015
Pregnant youth murdered and dumped
The victim, Merapelo Moloi, who was wearing a Culture Spears’s Kulenyane t-shirt on the fateful day, was buried on Friday afternoon with her corpse in a bad state.  However parents have confirmed evidence of murder  after it was...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Dead Woman Visits Omang Office
BOROLONG: A 32-year-old woman from Borolong west of Francistown is still reeling in shock and confusion after she found that the Department of Civil and National Registration, commonly known as Omang has declared her dead. Tebogo Joseph told The...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
In Friday's paper
19 May 2015
Notwanes move to shrubs could be what the doctor ordered
And so the Botswana Premier League (BPL) curtains finally came down as we witnessed the Botswana’s number one ‘Houdini’ football club and beneficiary of some of BPL’s boardroom shenanigans, eventually bowing out to the...
33225,Lesang Maswabi,, 19 May 2015
Chess president intends to continue despite opposition
His critics argue he has not done enough to develop the sport. Among other accusations, some affiliates feel certain players do not deserve their places in the national team. But Maruatona who is in his second year, said he intends to finish his...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Nippon Motors donates vehicle to BOPSSA
BOPSSA president, Busani Segweni welcomed the gesture saying it would assist the growth of sports at grassroots level. “It has been a fruitful year for BOPSSA despite challenges like transport,” he said. Segweni credited the Botswana...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 19 May 2015
Nato to return to Atltico de Kolkata
Gaborone United secretary general, Herbert Letsebe confirmed their contract with Nato ends this month. “He will rejoin his Indian club as agreed because he was only here for six months,” he said. Letsebe said they could not renew the...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 19 May 2015
Harrison ready to lay down the Mark
Mmegi Sport: Briefly tell us about yourself? Harrison: I am British and I have been involved in the professional game for 38years now since the age of 16 when I started playing. I have played in the UK and South Africa. I have coached in the UK,...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Orapa United retains committee
The club held its bi-annual general meeting on Wednesday to vote for new leadership that will lead the club for the next two years. The club’s spokesperson, Tebatso Hule told Mmegi Sport that Thatayaone Sithole has been retained as...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Candid Premier League assembly on the cards
The assembly was suspended to allow the BPL board to be briefed on some of the items on the agenda including the audited financial report. The assembly will also discuss the proposed budget and the motions. In the last assembly, former chairman...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
The poet with a silver tongue
Suddenly people look around, struck by the beautiful words hallowing from the distance. The trepidation breaks into ululations of approval from a contingent of  women in the gathered crowd at the Bakwena main kgotla as the little figure...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Predator alert! Its reptile season
It goes as far back as the biblical times when the first reptile, a snake, deceived Eve into eating a forbidden fruit.  This spoiled the relationship of man and the creator and ever since then man and reptiles have been fierce enemies regardless...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 19 May 2015
Jeweller finds home in art
If  Kebakile had used her academic qualifications she would probably be working for international organisations such as the United Nations and perhaps end up as a diplomat. But she chose art and stayed home to design beautiful jewellery and...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Phikwe cultural group hosts Culture Festival
Selebi- Phikwe cultural group is a traditional group that was formed in 2007 by unemployed youth with the intention of reviving cultural dance. The group, which performs cultural dances such as tsutsube, setapa, phathise and hosanna, has previously...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Protect police image
In the past week, the BPS bosses were in the dock at the High Court facing the family of Olefile Momphitlhi, who went missing while in police custody. There is still no clear indication on whether the man escaped from the police, as the police claim,...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 19 May 2015
I am not Al- Bashir"?
19 May 2015
Reasons to care about World Refugee Day Ambassador Earl Miller
This year, however, it takes on a particularly special meaning. According to the just-released Global Trends Report by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), nearly 60 million people have fled their homes as refugees, internally displaced people or asylum...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
African Youth and Capitalism
This explains why the very same victims of the system see it as okay even though reality is in the contrary. The 2013 Human Development Report which presents Human Development Index (HDI) values and ranks for 187 countries and UN-recognised...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
My big, fat, delicious experience
The annual DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival took place recently in Johannesburg.  While I am not a ‘foodie’ MultiChoice Botswana saw it fit to invite me to one of Africa’s prime food and music events. Along...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
The delinquents of Mmadinare run amok
A wave of juvenile delinquency has laid Mmadinare village under siege, manifested in declining academic performances, set against rising pregnancy-related dropouts. Police here have sounded the alarm over rising cases of rape and attempted rape, as...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 19 May 2015
She used a shotgun to abort and died
Local healthcare workers have seen it all. When young women find themselves pregnant, anything can happen. It can be a moment of unparalled joy, the promise of a new chapter in one’s life and the pitter-patter of little feet. Or it could be...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Dont panic!
Instead, you react as calmly as possible, remember your training and do what you were taught to do. Over the last weeks there have been various stories going around the Internet and on Facebook that caused some panic. One particular popular story...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 19 May 2015
DHL to rollout SME training programme
This programme, which will be open to all existing local businesses, will be free and is expected to train entrepreneurs on ways to access international markets as well as how to ship their products. In an interview with BusinessWeek, the managing...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Okavango Delta listed among top ten safari destinations
The Okavango was placed the third best place, just below Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and MalaMala Game Reserve in South Africa, which took the first and second positions respectively. Commenting on the rankings, Botswana Tourism Organisation...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
DHL to rollout SME training programme
This programme, which will be open to all existing local businesses, will be free and is expected to train entrepreneurs on ways to access international markets as well as how to ship their products. In an interview with BusinessWeek, the managing...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Formation of Special Economic Zones gathers pace
The objective of the Bill is to establish a public enterprise known as the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA). SEZA will be responsible for creating special economic zones that will make Botswana the most preferred location for both domestic...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Stanchart boosts womens business fund
Through this partnership the bank has also committed to offer financial literacy workshops to WFHB clients and provide institutional support through their professional expertise and mentoring services to the organisation. WFHB, which has been in...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BHC raises P43m from sitting tenants campaign
After a year of the campaign, about 144 Batswana managed to buy houses, which helped BHC to attain a 29 percent increase in sales of the old stock as compared to the year 2013/2014. The campaign, which was intended to run for a year only but has...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Botswana urged to embrace MDGs to SDGs transition
These are the views of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) administrator, Helen Clark who says this would also allow the country to leap into the next phase of social and economic development. Set to be achieved by 2030, SDGs will kick...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Sefalana expands manufacturing to support retail business
BusinessWeek: You recently purchased the milk producing company, Delta Dairies, just a few months after acquiring a fruit juice plant from Golden Fruit. Does this mean you are taking a deliberate focus on manufacturing? Osman: Sefalana already has a...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Boseto mine takeover gets creditors nod
Pursuant to an application made by Standard Chartered Bank, Discovery Metals was early this year placed under provisional liquidation after failing to meet its financial obligations amounting to over $137 million (P1.3 billion), to various...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Deformity at the hands of criminals
Three unknown men abruptly rained stones onto him.  They hit him on the head and face.  Then they beat him before leaving him for dead.  Makhulu had just become a victim of a crime rampant in the streets of Francistown. As if confused...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Govt approves land search for youth entrepreneurs
He said that his ministry intends to see young entrepreneurs succeed and become reputable businesspeople who can sell their products internationally. “I have presented your idea to cabinet and I am happy to inform you that it has been...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Maun club owners express sour grapes over illegal vendors
The owner of the popular Fresh Exclusive nightclub slammed NWDC by-law officials’ for “failing to control mushrooming illegal hawkers and vendors who trade outside nightclubs.” He said club owners’ bone of contention emanated...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 19 May 2015
SADC boss calls for mainstream of regional aspirations in local government
The SADC executive secretary, Dr Stergomena Lawrence-Tax remarked yesterday that, though local governments are seen as critical players in implementation and achievement of the SADC Development Goals (SDG), this happens albeit at a snail’s...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Khama will pay an Official Visit to France next week - Press Release
During the visit, Khama will have meetings with Hollande and Senior Government Officials of the French Republic responsible for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, Foreign Affairs, and Defence and Security. Botswana's diplomatic relations...
19 May 2015
Molepolole family sue MoH for P1.9m
In the statutory notice of intention to sue, the family lawyer, Martin Dingake, said on 3 March, 2015 immediately after first plaintiff, a 20 year-old old mother, gave birth to third plaintiff, the nurse administered an injection for vitamin K...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Denial of ARVs, is denial of right to life Justice Dingake
Justice Key Dingake of the Gaborone High Court yesterday ordered that government provide Zimbabwean inmate, Gift Brendan Mwale with the ARVs with immediate effect. Dingake’s order follows the one that was issued by Justice Bengbame Sechele in...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Cllr on self- imposed exile
Lawyer Martin Dingake confirmed to Mmegi that Motlaleng, a member of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) left the country beginning of last month. Dingake said his client, who before the October general elections was reportedly kidnapped, brutally...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Football mess, a ticking time bomb
The image of the game at organisational or leadership level has taken a major battering and a swift turnaround is needed. The Premier League, which is the bedrock of the game is having a leadership crisis and the sooner that is stopped the better...
8262,Dennis Keagile,phpE65F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Winter session of Parliament nears
It is estimated that the meeting, dubbed winter session of Parliament, will end on or around 7 August, 2015. A notice from the Clerk of the National Assembly especially encourages Members of Parliament (MPs) to forward their questions and motions to...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
When Chiefs were Kings, there was no republic
Many writers, social scientists and political commentators ascribe the well built democracy to the traditions of the kgotla system which they view as the critical foundation of our current system of governance. I think in a lot of ways, the two...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
The true history of the Weapon of Brilliance
In line with the gods’ stratagem that “mortals” must never be their equal (see Genesis 3:22-23), only the gods owned and operated this weapon. Ancient descriptions of the Weapon, detailed below, are sourced from Zecharia...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
In Thursday paper
19 May 2015
Insurgent
Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Focus
In the midst of veteran con man Nicky's latest scheme, a woman from his past - now an accomplished femme fatale - shows up and throws his plans for a loop.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Chappie
In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 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,, 19 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,, 19 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,, 19 May 2015
Chappie
In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Focus
In the midst of veteran con man Nicky's latest scheme, a woman from his past - now an accomplished femme fatale - shows up and throws his plans for a loop.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 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,, 19 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,, 19 May 2015
Focus
In the midst of veteran con man Nicky's latest scheme, a woman from his past - now an accomplished femme fatale - shows up and throws his plans for a loop.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Chappie
In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 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,, 19 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,, 19 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,, 19 May 2015
BNSC needs to fill CEO position asap
The time is now for appointment of a substantive CEO. We cannot afford to go on much longer without a substantive CEO at the BNSC. In fact it has taken rather too long. The gap cannot be good for the organisation and sport as a whole. Yes; there is...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
So what, if Vee is a prophet?
The Vee I saw was in contrast to the one we have seen over the years jumping up on stage, wiggling his crotch and gyrating like someone with ants in his pants.  Going through different social media platforms, I noticed that some people were...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Womens Zebras waylay Banyana Banyana
The local side advanced to the second round of the qualifiers after beating Madagascar by 3-2 aggregate score. The hosts are looking up to talented Double Action striker, Thuto Ramafifi for goals, while full back, Kesegofetse Mochawe is expected to...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 19 May 2015
11 stables out of horse race
The affected stables are in Maun, Charleshill, Mahalapye, Good Hope, Werda and Sehitwa. One of the affected stable owners, Philip Wright said they learnt about their suspensions when they tried to register for the race. Wright said the organisers...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 19 May 2015
Montsho banned for two years
The ban effects from the day Montsho was suspended, which was soon after her race at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July 2014. An A sample found traces of a banned stimulant, methylhexaneamine in her system and Montsho requested a B sample, which...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
TNT to premier its debut theatrical play
The show, which will be staged at the National Museum, is titled With Heart, Not Eyes.  Christopher Mangiroza one of the TNT founding members said the play is aimed at promoting street dance.  “For years street dance has been put...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
UB launches Arts Festival and Carnival
The launch to be held at the UB Dance Drama Classroom (Block 253) will take the form of a mini-festival and run for two days.  The festival will feature works by UBVAPA students and artists from Gaborone.  The mastermind behind UBFACE...
19 May 2015
F/town to host first Miss Tertiary pageant
Neo Thuma, a third-year student at ABM will be the host of the first Miss Tertiary, Francistown on May 2.  The event will be held at Phase Four Hall in Block One and will involve tertiary students in Francistown. The tertiary schools include...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 19 May 2015
Zhizha returns to Kuminda Farm
Organiser, Lucy Hinchliffe said Zhizha is the place to discover and taste amazing wholesome food that is not always found in daily meals. This year’s event promises to be more exciting as alongside the food demonstration, various traditional...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
One Muscle solves his music dilemma
 For four years the lanky musician, whose real name is One Masele, has only released gospel music, but says his new dancehall project is nearing completion. His latest gospel album Sefapaano 4 released in January this year was the fourth in a...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Stage is set for the popular Maitisong Festival
Maitisong Festival Director, Gao Lemmenyane, said revellers will be spoiled for choice, with an exciting line-up, and a variety of events around town. “There will be free shows and paid shows to ensure that money is not an inhibiting...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Internet price reduction not trickling down to consumers
At a BTCL breakfast meeting held yesterday for clients, BTCL customers complained that the benefits of the price reductions have not trickled down to them. Botswana Building Society’s head of Information Systems and Networking, Isaac...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Engineers rush to beat Registration Act deadline
The Botswana Institution of Engineers (BIE) president, Oagile Kanyeto said the registration of engineers, which is carried out by ERB, is progressing well. “We are anticipating a sharp increase of our membership this year as a result of the...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BTCL gets harsh customer backlash
The meeting started with the  Chief Executive Officer Paul Taylor’s optimistic speech for the next 12 months, which was followed by colorful video presentations of the BTCL group’s products and services. This was however followed by...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Chartered accountant dumps books for Bogosi
A statement from the family confirms that Kgosi Moapare IV is a qualified Chartered Accountant currently holding the portfolio of Deputy CEO – Client Services at the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA). He joined LEA in 2007 as Director -...
19 May 2015
Lotsane students, teachers, Scotland bound for benchmarking
School’s deputy Head, James Ponoesele, said 10 of their best students, five boys and five girls will be accompanied by three teachers on a two-week benchmarking trip. The teachers are, the school head, Art teacher and Guidance and Counselling...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 19 May 2015
S/Phikwe DMSAC failing to spend funds
“About 30 percent of unused funds are returned to government at the end of the financial year, while some projects are not implemented. We cannot achieve anything if we do not collaborate on these issues,” said District AIDS Coordinator...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 19 May 2015
Civil society groups to get grants
Botswana Family Welfare Association, Nkaikela Youth Group, Silence Kills Support Groups and BONELA will sign for the grant amounting to P7 million, which will be divided amongst the organisations. These funds will be used to support the...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Parly questions and answers
Question: Pius Mokgware (Gabane-Mmankgodi) Asked the Minister of Transport and Communication if he is aware that according to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime Annual Report 2013 corruption cases increased by 2 percent in his...
19 May 2015
PLWD to earn P300 official
Motingwa said in an interview that this policy would commence on April 1 this year and they are going to be working around the clock with the help of the doctors and social workers to determine the condition of potential beneficiaries and make a...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 19 May 2015
Drug resistant TB reverses MoHs efforts
Addressing journalists this week, El Halabi said the media was in a good position to raise awareness on pertinent health issues, such as TB and HIV including MDR TB. “You have a role to play in creating service provision and keeping us as...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 19 May 2015
Soldiers children abuse drugs in barracks
This emerged during an address by the 11 Artillery Brigade Commander Colonel Mokgweetsi Gaolatlhe during EMG’s wellness day this week. He strongly warned parents that the army would not hesitate to report such cases to the police. Furthermore,...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 19 May 2015
Maid used employers niece names to acquire Omang
She further told the Omang official that her names were Keneilwe Malaicha and was born on May 24, 1974.  Her application was processed and she was issued with a receipt for the Omang. “In 2003 the accused was issued with Omang registered...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Moshupa Police de-links stabbing to gangs
Gagogosha however said only few incidents have been reported to Moshupa Police Station. “We have only two cases where a boy was stabbed with a knife at Dladleng Entertainment Club by a group of boys from Thamaga.  “The other case...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 19 May 2015
Inequitable education threatens national unity
The Leader of Opposition (LOO), Duma Boko voiced this concern when delivering a special statement in Parliament on the 2014 Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Examinations (BGCSE). Consistent to trends, Boko observed that schools in the West...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Convict appeals, cries police brutality
Temo Malatsi of Moshaweng village appeared before Justice Michael Mothobi pleading with the court to set aside his conviction and sentence. He was convicted and sentenced to five years by Moshaweng customary court (Kweneng District) for stealing and...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Ftown graveyards sit on underground water
Responding to a question from Francistown West legislator Ignatius Moswaane in Parliament yesterday, Tshireletso noted that a problem of water-locked graveyards is a national concern.  Moswaane wanted to know if the assistant minister was aware...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Abbies operation successful
Abbie was diagnosed with Metastatic Immature Teratoma, a rare form of ovarian cancer in January 2014. “On Monday March, 16 2016 our princess was taken to theatre for an eight hours heart bypass surgery by the team lead by Prof Derek Manas...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Butale ready to die fighting Societies Bill
Butale, a pastor of a Pentecostal church and former president of Evangelical Fellowship Botswana was spitting fire and brimstone in the National Assembly saying the amendments were discriminatory as it sought to treat churches differently to other...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Drought
19 May 2015
Deft hand needed in Societies Bill debate
Offences include operating an illegal society, soliciting collections while operating an illegal society and allowing an illegal society to operate on your premises. In addition, foreigners registering religious organisations in Botswana will be...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 19 May 2015
In Tuesday's paper
19 May 2015
President Obama gets his own Twitter account
His Twitter handle is @POTUS (President Of The United States) and within few hours he had attracted over a million followers. "Hello, Twitter! It's Barack. Really! Six years in, they're finally giving me my own account" is his first tweet. The...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Francistown retains bowls title
Gaborone was a point behind Jwaneng while Orapa scooped the wooden spoon with a paltry 13points.  Francistown bowling club chairman, Tony Darocha attributed their victory to a strong squad they have. “Our club has the biggest membership...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
BONELA, Sisonke respond on sex workers and ARVs
It is commendable from the contents to note that the ministry is including key populations in its HIV/AIDS programming. In the stated article, it is reported that Honorable Minister of Health, Dorcas Makgatho, spoke about providing ARV treatment to...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Tshireletso clinches green boot award
The talented Tshireletso entered Saturday’s final clash of the season against Police XI tied with Moyo on 14 goals. But after 20 minutes, he had decided the contest with the game’s opening goal. The attacker started the season on an...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 19 May 2015
Open letter to celebrity Christians
The writer of most epistles almost close to 75%, of the New Testament in the bible, the apostle Paul was himself an honourable man who died for the course of Christianity. It is a noble thing for one to be able to confess their faith, especially...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Botswana can and must have one Trade Union Federation
What is interesting, however, is that in that same article an official from BOFEPUSU chided the gentleman and called him undisciplined. He also said there is no federation that can affiliate to another federation, although I don’t think that is...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Real Movers, Flamingoes promoted
Movers’ coach, Keleneetswe Leposo said they were ready for the play-offs. “Although we did not manage to win in the previous seasons, my team has always been ready to compete,” he said. The coach’s plan to get Movers ready...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
First Division committee abandons appeal
The committee’s treasurer, Thebeetsile Mokgwa told Mmegi Sport they decided to abandon the ßappeal after a meeting with the BFA executive committee  on Friday.  Mokgwa said appealing the decision would have had an impact on the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
beMOBILE satisfied with protest laden season
The Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) head of sponsorships and public relations, Tiro Kganela said beMOBILE celebrates yet another milestone in local football.  “We believe that our football has improved this season and as the...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 19 May 2015
DJ Fauz to feature at Motswako Fest
The lineup of the event has heavy weights such as Khuli Chana, Tuks, Tira Towdeemac and Speedstar. DJ Fauz, who could not hide his excitement for the upcoming performance at Mmabatho Stadium, told Showbiz that he is already prepared for his...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Franco wont rush into marriage
While he acknowledges dating, Franco tells Showbiz that marriage is not currently on his mind and that he will take his time before committing again. “I am a man and obviously there is someone but no marriage plans as yet,” he...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
RDC ventures into residential market
Shareholders of RDC are expected to give the nod to the acquisition at a general meeting to be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Known as the ICC Flats, the residential property consists of 26 flats built on five plots where RDC would develop a...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
FNBB appoints new board members
In a statement on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), the country’s largest bank announced that it has appointed Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba and Nelson Mokgethi to its board. The two have been been appointed to the board as independent non-...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Refurbishment of S/Phikwe airport begins
Speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by SPEDU, Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) and Bango Trading yesterday, Mokubung said the expanded airport would boost the local tourism industry and service providers. The...
8058,Pamela Dube Kelepang,,403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 19 May 2015
Ministry of Education Skills and Development
19 May 2015
Welcome President Mugabe, but...
He is the only reigning leader who was in power when this organisation was established, in 1980. Mugabe has ruled his country since then, at the time when it was breadbasket for the southern Africa region. Political stability has evaded the country...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 19 May 2015
ICT improvement will benefit private sector Masisi
Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi said this at the commemoration event of the World Telecommunications and Information Day in Gantsi, over the weekend. This year’s theme was, ‘ICTs: Drivers of Innovation.’ Masisi said that Botswana...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 19 May 2015
Wayward BCP members face punishment
BCP publicity secretary, Taolo Lucas has said such members are liable to sanctions as contained in the party’s disciplinary code. During the President’s Day holidays, the BCP will hold its elective congress at Seepapitso Senior Secondary...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Youth call for peer educators in SRH programmes
The youngsters were speaking at the Eastern and Southern African (ESA) countries commitment dialogue hosted by the Ministry of Education, Skills and Development (MoESD) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) held at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Malaria cases spike in Serowe
This is an increase from nine cases the previous year. Traditionally, malaria in Botswana has been a regular feature in districts north of the country. While efforts in the north have largely proven successful in containing the disease, statistics...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2015
Abbie continues long road to recovery
The mother and daughter are currently allowed two hours break from the ward to wander around the hospital, giving the young patient plenty of fresh air and sunshine. “We are still in the hospital and Abbie is off oxygen during the day but at...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Elusive murder suspect still on the run
Samotse hit international headlines last year when he escaped under the watchful eyes of law enforcement officers while being attended to at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital (NRH) in October. His escape came barely two months after he had been extradited...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Council wins ruling against pub billboard
The local authority had argued that the structure was mounted without permission from the Council.  United Café is the central attraction in a highly popular liquor drinking area in Extension 10 known by its regulars as ‘Dot...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Irate BDP chairmanship aspirant explodes
Spitting fire, Tshotlego told Mmegi that the entry of Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi as a contestant is “being used as a threat” against other hopefuls. He says the anti-Masisi camp is living in fear of victimisation and as a result of...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 19 May 2015
Woman slaps MoH with P300,000 suit
The appellant, Stella Dube, who is represented by attorney Rodger Calendar, is suing the state for ‘emotional and psychological pain’ she suffered following a botched operation at the government hospital. Dube told Justice Phadi Solomon...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BMD NEC rejects Gaolathes proposal
After reportedly hearing both sides of the argument, Ndaba Gaolathe made a proposal to the NEC over the weekend that the Phenyo Segokgo-led youth committee be disbanded. The BMD secretary general, Gilbert Mangole confirmed the NEC...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Job cuts kick off at BDP
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) central committee met at the party’s headquarters yesterday to begin in earnest a retrenchment exercise, which will affect its 47 employees around the country. Sources privy to yesterday’s meeting said...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
In Thursday paper
19 May 2015
Zebras pay the penalty
The team was dealt a further blow when they conceded a dubious penalty inside the opening 10 minutes in Bamako. Coach Peter Butler bemoans the match defining moments after his charges went down 2-0 for an overall 3-2 aggregate loss. “I am...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Back Off Councillor
425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,php6EE.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
No Escape
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape from an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
He Named Me Malala
A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Bridge of Spies
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
How to Make Love Like an Englishman
A drama about a Cambridge poetry professor who begins to re-evaluate his life of Byronic excess.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
beMOBILE defends disputed award
The award kicked off at the beginning of this season with Township Rollers exciting midfielder, Segolame Boy winning it record three times. Boy was awarded the trophy and a P1,500 cheque on Tuesday in his absence as the player was in Mali with the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
beMOBILE defends disputed award
The award kicked off at the beginning of this season with Township Rollers exciting midfielder, Segolame Boy winning it record three times. Boy was awarded the trophy and a P1,500 cheque on Tuesday in his absence as the player was in Mali with the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Nico coach goes AWOL
Nico United spokersperson, Mogomotsi ‘Ace’ Orapeleng said the coach was present in their last practice session last week and showed no signs of discontent. “He had his last practise session with the team on Friday and it was the...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2015
How to Make Love Like an Englishman
A drama about a Cambridge poetry professor who begins to re-evaluate his life of Byronic excess.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Kasts fill up the stadium concert billed for next year
The Kast Stadium Capacity Concert will be held in May 14 next year. Kast lodged the intention to fill up the stadium after South African musician Casper Nyovest announced his fill up the dome campaign in September. Announcing this through a press...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
War Room
A seemingly perfect family looks to fix their problems with the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Bridge of Spies
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
No Escape
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape from an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
How to Make Love Like an Englishman
A drama about a Cambridge poetry professor who begins to re-evaluate his life of Byronic excess.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Bridge of Spies
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Ms RADP suspended after Matsha disaster
The grand finale was supposed to be held at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks on Saturday. A press release from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says the decision was taken to postpone the Miss RADP 2015 pageant and its associated...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Goosebumps
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Headway in Kazungula bridge construction Mabeo
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Tshenolo Mabeo told journalists this week the P1.4 billion project is on course and will be delivered by December 2018. Earlier on, there was scepticism on whether the construction of the bridge will...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BEC condolences to Matsha College departed students
On behalf of the Board of the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC), Management and Staff, I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones, the Matsha Senior Secondary School Management, Staff, Students and...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Hotel Transylvania 2
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
BOSETU calls for implementation of school health policy
This follows the Matsha tragedy that saw 111 students hospitalised and seven dead after a horrific accident. Speaking in an interview with Mmegi, BOSETU Health and Safety secretary, Monica Legwale, said that as the union they are appealing to the...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 19 May 2015
State witness faces the music
Rapholo was to relate events that led to the stealing of a generator, water pumps as well as assault of Jack Moilwa with the back of an axe. He said on February 17, 2015, he met with the other two accused, Dimpho Ghannie and Boikobo Tumisang and they...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Ministry implements OPRCs
Speaking at a press conference recently, Minister Tshenolo Mabeo said the OPRC scope of works covers detailed design, improvement works, including upgrading to bitumen standard, rehabilitation and maintenance works. He stated that access roads...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Bad blood between artisans, engineers at DBES
The department has the portfolio responsibility for government building development projects, their associated infrastructure, engineering services and the maintenance of government building, electrical and mechanical stock. Mmegi has learnt that the...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Court official charged for stealing records
The trio is charged with conspiracy to defeat the ends of justice. The particulars of the offence are that during the month of November 2015, at a date unknown to the prosecution at the Francistown Magistrate Courts, the accused conspired  to...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BONELA finance officer detained
Machara is said to have spent eight days in police custody after he was arrested on November 5, 2015. The arrest came following interrogations by the police, which proved that he did not possess the right accounting certificates. A source at BONELA...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Murder accused granted more time to plead
Dimpho Kemoitse is accused of using two Okapi knives to stab his then girlfriend, Monyana Mbusi to death at Block 5 in Gaborone.  The deceased was a Form Five student at Masunga Senior Secondary School at the time. Yesterday, Kemoitse told...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 19 May 2015
Moatlhodis son found guilty of a lesser charge
The accused, Boitshoko Moatlhodi, 34, was initially charged with killing five-year-old Kevin Utlwang on April 21, 2012 at Block 7 along Kazungula road. Moatlhodi, a civil engineer by profession, was additionally charged with failure to stop after the...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Plot to oust Sebego thickens
Sources close to developments at Lekidi Centre say there is an ugly plot gaining traction to topple Sebego as elections draw closer. “The president is aware of on-going attempts to oust him by people he thought were close allies. He is exposed...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Plot to oust Sebego thickens
Sources close to developments at Lekidi Centre say there is an ugly plot gaining traction to topple Sebego as elections draw closer. “The president is aware of on-going attempts to oust him by people he thought were close allies. He is exposed...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Young artists invited to enter 2016 Barclays LAtelier
“This was the first time in the competition’s 30-year history that it was extended to include emerging artists from across South Africa’s borders with fantastic results. The first merit award with a residency in Johannesburg prize,...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Miss Botswana eyes the Miss World crown
“As I look forward to my new journey which takes me to China, I promise to do my very best to be counted amongst the worthy beauties to wear the Miss World crown,” Mabengano said. “I know and believe that with your prayers all is...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Partnerships key to boosting financial inclusion banker
Financial inclusion is defined as the level of access to banking, remittances and any other financial services in a country or society. Speaking at the Botswana Institute of Bankers graduation and awards ceremony on Tuesday, Pal said this effort...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Inflation-linked ETF debuts on BSE
According to the bank, the ILBI ETF will provide investors in Botswana with the opportunity to invest in the performance of a de facto South African government inflation bond benchmark index. The listing is the first time that Barclays Africa had...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
The BNF and the October Revolution (Part 1)
For the first time in the history of humanity  workers captured state power and created their own government which survived for 74 years. They demonstrated beyond any shadow of doubt that capitalism can be overthrown and replaced by a...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
BOSETU statement on Matsha College students accident
We regret, and we are deeply pained by the sudden and untimely loss of such young, precious, and promising lives. We  as well wish them any injuredwho remain hospitalised a speedy recovery and good health. While we have regard for...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
A project deserving the nations support
A whole nation, with 26,662 representatives cramming the stadium, was united in joy. The moment proved the power of football in bringing together people from across sections. New heroes had been born as Peter Butler’s charges struck sweet...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 19 May 2015
BDP Ntuane
19 May 2015
Botswana water woes worry UN expert
Heller, the UN Rapporteur on the Human Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, had been on a fact-finding mission to Botswana from November 9-17, 2015 with the aim to assess the situation of the human rights to water and sanitation in the...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Crackdown on wayward fun lovers
The crackdown launched by the by-law enforcement in the North West District Council (NWDC) is in the form of nightclubs closure and sealing off popular river bank spots commonly referred to as  “beaches’ by revellers.  Many are...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 19 May 2015
State of the Sport Address SOSA
However he did not say much. Maybe justifiably so, maybe not, depending on how you feel about Sport. As a sport enthusiast, I expected a bit more than to just congratulate those who age been doing well in the sport arena. As a sport enthusiast, I...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
World's second-largest diamond 'found in Botswana'
The 1,111-carat stone was recovered from its Karowe mine, about 500km (300 miles) north of the capital, Gaborone. It is the biggest diamond to be discovered in Botswana and the largest find in more than a century. The 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
In this week's paper
19 May 2015
Eritrean 10 here to stay
“The respondents shall not remove from the jurisdiction of Botswana certain Eritrean nationals, all members of the Eritrean national football team, 10 in number, who on or about October 14, 2015 presented themselves to the Botswana government...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Troubled Fighters Hold Prisons XI
Fighters have not been training for a week and the players only met at the match venue. The two sides started the match in high tempo with Fighters getting a set piece after Kutlwano Sentsho was brought down in the 20th minute. The resultant kick...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Orapa Dominates Powerlifting Championships
The team from the mining town scooped; best lightweight, light heavyweight and the overall best winner awards, missing out only on two. Orapa’s Lelana Mphetolang won the overall best in the lightweight category followed by Francistown’s...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2015
Rollers End Miscellaneous Unbeaten Run
Rollers, who fielded a largely changed side after opting to rest their national team players, stay top. The game started in a frenetic attacking pace but both sides missed early opportunities, which meant it was deadlocked at halftime. A few minutes...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 19 May 2015
Heavy Beef
427,Kabo Mpaetona,, 19 May 2015
Rampaging Nico Humiliate GU
The game began slowly, but picked tempo towards half-time with GU enjoying the larger share of the possession.  Kgololo Kgogobi and Thato Ogopotse had chances to give the visitors the lead, but fluffed. Nico United’s key player,...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 19 May 2015
Chiefs Edge Green Lovers
A second half goal from substitute, Senatla Molefe, gave Chiefs the three points in a game which was characterised by a number of missed chances.  Chiefs made intentions clear when Lemponye Tshireletso made a good run down the left in the 10th...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 19 May 2015
BDF XI Soar As Gunners Woes Pile
Gunners under new coach, Daniel Nare were desperate to return to winning ways but nothing seemed to work for them, especially in the first half. Amos Godirwang, who partnered Kemmy Pilato, was anonymous most of the time and lost possession in the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Serumola Ready To Raise Botswana Flag in Mexico
After beating 11 other contestants in the national pageant, she will now compete against other contestants in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico from October 17-25.  Serumola, who was crowned in March, has been working with SOS children. “I...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Triple Bill Dance Show Launches Today
The talented dance masters will also showcase a snippet of one of the dance stories that will be told during the Triple Bill Show. Mascom Chief Communications Officer, Tebogo Lebotse-Sebego will be the guest speaker at the event. The theme,...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
TNT Elevates Dance With Exodus
The Exodus theatrical dance act is a play that TNT adapted from the book of Exodus in the Bible, which depicts the life of Moses and his fight for the freedom of the children of Israel from enslavement in Egypt. It was more of a dance play action...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
BIHL Buys Stake In Malawi Firm
In a notification to the Botswana Stock Exchange, BIHL said the opportunity presented to buy 261,760,272 shares representing 25.1% issued share capital in Nico is attractive because Nico’s business is well diversified into a number of financial...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Passion Drives Kufigwa To Excel In Photography
Kufigwa is a 25-year-old man from Mapoka village who owns photography, film and graphics media company that has branches in Francistown and Gaborone. “The name of my company is Troy Icon Media and it started operating five years ago,” he...
50362,Faith Siako,, 19 May 2015
SSKIA To Be Transformed Into An Airport City
Khama said this last week when he was officially opened the airport, which has been going through some expansion. According to Khama, government has decided to invest in the development of the airport and transform it into an airport city where all...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Perseverance Pays For Zwenshambe Farmer
The 55-year-old farmer is a regular competitor at the national agricultural show where she always gave a good account of herself with the grand prize however always eluding her. She nonetheless did not throw in the towel; she persevered and...
1206,James Kgosi,, 19 May 2015
Botswana, Angola Strengthening Of Ties Ideal
Khama was given the honour of addressing the Angolan Parliament, which had been specially convened for the occasion. The visit was the first by a Botswana President to Angola. Dos Santos visited Gaborone more than a decade ago to cement ties with...
540,Monitor Editor,, 19 May 2015
Old Mugabe
19 May 2015
UPR Press Statement On Eritrean Asylum Seekers
On Tuesday  October 13, 2015, the Eritrean national team played a World Cup qualifying match with the Botswana National Football Team. On Wednesday October 14, 2015, the players refused to board their plane home and were detained by...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Eritreans Asylum Seekers Can Open Tin Of Worms
They have opted that they will rather apply for asylum in Botswana. I will do my best to detach this matter from politics. I will avoid the norm attached to every matter that takes the national centre stage to be used as a political gimmick. Rre...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Back 4d Future: The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 20) The Dikgosi Meet Rhodes
On the day of their arrival at the Cape, the three received by telegraph news that the heir to the Barolong booRatshidi throne, Besele, accompanied by Stephen Lefenya, was on his way and expected to catch up with them the next day. Although the pair...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
When Low Self-Esteem Beats You!
In textbook terms, self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself — how you feel about your abilities and limitations. When you have a healthy self-esteem, you feel good about yourself and see yourself as deserving the respect of others. On...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Old Ways or New? Same or Different?
Different words for more or less the same thing i.e. Accelerated/Stimulus, Rural/Economic and Programme/Package. The government’s preference for the word ‘economic’ instead of ‘rural’ is worth chewing on. ARDP is, of...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Orange Pompa Lebotha all for charity
One of the beneficiaries is the Lady Khama Charitable Organisation who has fostered a relationship with the network since the beginning of the competition early this year. On Friday it was another day that Orange unveiled two more winners who walked...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Facebook wants you to spend all your time on Facebook
On Friday, the company officially shared news on its video plans, saying that it's testing "new video experiences" for its mobile and desktop versions.  These include features on the site that will suggest related videos, let users multitask...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
BDF To Attend Large Scale AU Military Exercise
According to Times Live, South Africa will host a large-scale military exercise featuring several African nations from October 19 to November 7‚ Lieutenant-General Derrick Mgwebi‚ the South African Defence Force’s Chief of Joint...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Builders Expo On The Cards
This year’s re-branded expo has attracted three sponsors. The sponsors include Botswana Housing Corporation, PPC Cement Botswana and Builders Warehouse. As part of the re-branding, the name has been changed from last year’s Airport...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Pinkie Setlalekgosi adopts a family of eight
Setlalekgosi tells The Monitor that she got to know about the family’s needs through one of the beneficiaries’ sons who had overtime bonded with her (Setlalekgosi). “ The child first came to my home when I was looking for boys for...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Young Mothers Reluctant To Breastfeed For Cosmetic Reasons
According to research, if every child was breastfed within an hour of birth, given only breast milk for their first six months of life and breastfed up to the age of two years, 800,000 lives would be saved annually. One medical practitioner...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 19 May 2015
Dignified life for disabled mom of two
Last Wednesday, Seapei’s new look home stuffed with all middle class necessities, was unveiled with fanfare. Built through the President’s Housing Appeal initiative, the two-bedroom house has been given a facelift worth P100,000...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Fluor Opens Botswana Office
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) is a global engineering, procurement and construction firm that designs and builds some of the world’s most complex projects. The company creates and delivers innovative and integrated solutions for its clients...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Klink Passes On
According to his elder brother, Steven Ludick, the Roman Catholic Church where Klink was a staunch member will host a Memorial Service today (Monday) at St Bernadette Cathedral. “e-Botswana and Limkokwing University of Creative Technology where...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Private sector rallies behind first ever nursing conference
Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) Secretary General, Ruth Mokgethi, said in an interview that the conference has received massive support from the private sector companies in the field of health care, finance, banking, insurance, transport, logistics as...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Lobatse Serial Stabber In Court
The accused, Oteng Kefitlhile faces one count of murder and five counts of attempted murder and unlawful wounding. The state alleges that on September 29th, Kefitlhile stabbed to death Lobatse senior secondary school (Lobsec), form five student...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 19 May 2015
Thamaga gang rears its ugly head
The attacks happened hardly a year after the thugs brutally killed a 66-old woman, Montle Gaadingwe in the neighbouring ward of Kgosing. Thamaga Police confirmed the attacks to The Monitor. Acting Station Commander Otsile Gaboinewe said they...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2015
Foreskins For Sale
The campaign has got off to a poor start with only 612 males reached so far in the region and the strategists have now devised a plan to also pay recruiters who manage to deliver a person for circumcision P100 per head, or P1,000 for any ten males...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 19 May 2015
Gunners players after losing 2 - 0 against BDF XI
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2015
Zambia holds national prayer day to hold Kwacha from record drop
All football matches in the country were called off, with bars and restaurants forbidden from accepting clients for most of the day on Sunday.  The president’s call for a national day of prayer and fasting gained a wide support from...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2015
Job cuts kick off at BDP
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) central committee met at the party’s headquarters yesterday to begin in earnest a retrenchment exercise, which will affect its 47 employees around the country. Sources privy to yesterday’s meeting said...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 May 2015
In charge: Segokgo (in formal jacket) gets to breathe another day
BMD NEC rejects Gaolathe’s proposal
After reportedly hearing both sides of the argument, Ndaba Gaolathe made a proposal to the NEC over the weekend that the Phenyo Segokgo-led youth committee be disbanded. The BMD secretary general, Gilbert Mangole confirmed the NEC...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 May 2015
Nyangabgwe Referral hospital
Woman slaps MoH with P300,000 suit
The appellant, Stella Dube, who is represented by attorney Rodger Calendar, is suing the state for ‘emotional and psychological pain’ she suffered following a botched operation at the government hospital. Dube told Justice Phadi Solomon...
Lebogang Mosikare | 19 May 2015
Legal challenge: United Cafe in Extension 10 is being challenged over a billboard
Council wins ruling against pub billboard
The local authority had argued that the structure was mounted without permission from the Council.  United Café is the central attraction in a highly popular liquor drinking area in Extension 10 known by its regulars as ‘Dot...
Mpho Mokwape | 19 May 2015
Tshotlego
Irate BDP chairmanship aspirant explodes
Spitting fire, Tshotlego told Mmegi that the entry of Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi as a contestant is “being used as a threat” against other hopefuls. He says the anti-Masisi camp is living in fear of victimisation and as a result of...
Onalenna Kelebeile 19 May 2015
Day by Day: Abbie continues to recover
Abbie continues long road to recovery
The mother and daughter are currently allowed two hours break from the ward to wander around the hospital, giving the young patient plenty of fresh air and sunshine. “We are still in the hospital and Abbie is off oxygen during the day but at...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 19 May 2015
Elusive murder suspect still on the run
Samotse hit international headlines last year when he escaped under the watchful eyes of law enforcement officers while being attended to at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital (NRH) in October. His escape came barely two months after he had been extradited...
Chakalisa Dube | 19 May 2015
Troubled generation: Intergenerational sex and diseases are stalking the youth
Youth call for peer educators in SRH programmes
The youngsters were speaking at the Eastern and Southern African (ESA) countries commitment dialogue hosted by the Ministry of Education, Skills and Development (MoESD) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) held at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 19 May 2015
Disease bearing: Malaria remains a challenge for Botswana
Malaria cases spike in Serowe
This is an increase from nine cases the previous year. Traditionally, malaria in Botswana has been a regular feature in districts north of the country. While efforts in the north have largely proven successful in containing the disease, statistics...
Koketso Kgoboge 19 May 2015
Talking tech: Masisi during WITD in Gantsi
ICT improvement will benefit private sector – Masisi
Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi said this at the commemoration event of the World Telecommunications and Information Day in Gantsi, over the weekend. This year’s theme was, ‘ICTs: Drivers of Innovation.’ Masisi said that Botswana...
Leinanyana Tsiane 19 May 2015
Riot act: The BCP says it will not tolerate wayward members
Wayward BCP members face punishment
BCP publicity secretary, Taolo Lucas has said such members are liable to sanctions as contained in the party’s disciplinary code. During the President’s Day holidays, the BCP will hold its elective congress at Seepapitso Senior Secondary...
Oarabile Mosikare 19 May 2015
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Onalenna Kelebeile 19 May 2015
Welcome President Mugabe, but...
He is the only reigning leader who was in power when this organisation was established, in 1980. Mugabe has ruled his country since then, at the time when it was breadbasket for the southern Africa region. Political stability has evaded the country...
Mmegi Editor | 19 May 2015
Mokubung
Refurbishment of S/Phikwe airport begins
Speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by SPEDU, Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) and Bango Trading yesterday, Mokubung said the expanded airport would boost the local tourism industry and service providers. The...
Onalenna Kelebeile 19 May 2015
Masire-Mwamba
FNBB appoints new board members
In a statement on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), the country’s largest bank announced that it has appointed Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba and Nelson Mokgethi to its board. The two have been been appointed to the board as independent non-...
Staff Writer 19 May 2015
The ICC flats in Gaborone's Extension 9
RDC ventures into residential market
Shareholders of RDC are expected to give the nod to the acquisition at a general meeting to be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Known as the ICC Flats, the residential property consists of 26 flats built on five plots where RDC would develop a...
Staff Writer 19 May 2015
Franco' Lesokwane
Franco won’t rush into marriage
While he acknowledges dating, Franco tells Showbiz that marriage is not currently on his mind and that he will take his time before committing again. “I am a man and obviously there is someone but no marriage plans as yet,” he...
Chippa Legodimo 19 May 2015
Satmos
beMOBILE satisfied with ‘protest laden’ season
The Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) head of sponsorships and public relations, Tiro Kganela said beMOBILE celebrates yet another milestone in local football.  “We believe that our football has improved this season and as the...
Mompati Tlhankane | 19 May 2015
DJ Fauz
DJ Fauz to feature at Motswako Fest
The lineup of the event has heavy weights such as Khuli Chana, Tuks, Tira Towdeemac and Speedstar. DJ Fauz, who could not hide his excitement for the upcoming performance at Mmabatho Stadium, told Showbiz that he is already prepared for his...
Dumisani Ncube 19 May 2015
Santos VS Fighters
First Division committee abandons appeal
The committee’s treasurer, Thebeetsile Mokgwa told Mmegi Sport they decided to abandon the ßappeal after a meeting with the BFA executive committee  on Friday.  Mokgwa said appealing the decision would have had an impact on the...
Calistus Kolantsho | 19 May 2015
Real Movers, Flamingoes promoted
Movers’ coach, Keleneetswe Leposo said they were ready for the play-offs. “Although we did not manage to win in the previous seasons, my team has always been ready to compete,” he said. The coach’s plan to get Movers ready...
Correspondent 19 May 2015
Heaven sent?: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy is among most popularly known church leaders
Open letter to celebrity Christians
The writer of most epistles almost close to 75%, of the New Testament in the bible, the apostle Paul was himself an honourable man who died for the course of Christianity. It is a noble thing for one to be able to confess their faith, especially...
Correspondent 19 May 2015
Mhotsha
Botswana can and must have one Trade Union Federation
What is interesting, however, is that in that same article an official from BOFEPUSU chided the gentleman and called him undisciplined. He also said there is no federation that can affiliate to another federation, although I don’t think that is...
Correspondent 19 May 2015
Top of the pile: Tshireletso has finished as the top goal scorer
Tshireletso clinches green boot award
The talented Tshireletso entered Saturday’s final clash of the season against Police XI tied with Moyo on 14 goals. But after 20 minutes, he had decided the contest with the game’s opening goal. The attacker started the season on an...
Mompati Tlhankane | 19 May 2015
Speaking out; Keremi
BONELA, Sisonke respond on sex workers and ARVs
It is commendable from the contents to note that the ministry is including key populations in its HIV/AIDS programming. In the stated article, it is reported that Honorable Minister of Health, Dorcas Makgatho, spoke about providing ARV treatment to...
Correspondent 19 May 2015
Francistown retains bowls title
Gaborone was a point behind Jwaneng while Orapa scooped the wooden spoon with a paltry 13points.  Francistown bowling club chairman, Tony Darocha attributed their victory to a strong squad they have. “Our club has the biggest membership...
Correspondent 19 May 2015
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Sandy Grant 19 May 2015
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President Obama gets his own Twitter account
His Twitter handle is @POTUS (President Of The United States) and within few hours he had attracted over a million followers. "Hello, Twitter! It's Barack. Really! Six years in, they're finally giving me my own account" is his first tweet. The...
Correspondent 19 May 2015
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