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Notwane line up chain of events
“The events on our calendar include an opening fundraising concert, Notwane club tennis challenge, Under-13 football tournaments, Basketball, Netball and Volleyball tournaments, executive celebration dinner and an sms raffle draw combined with...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 20 May 2015
MRC fails to honour league match
Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) secretary general, Jerome Alabu said Cheetahs got five points because of MRC’s failure to show up. He said according to the constitution when a team fails to honour a fixture, the opposition gets five points while on...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 20 May 2015
Kutlwano humble BDF VI
The two sides were playing their first match of the season.Kutlwano are the defending champions and they went into the match on a high gear. The first set was a tight affair with both teams having short dominant phases to take a lead before being...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Rollers womens team edge Kanye Swallows
A second half goal from a penalty by Masego Keboto was enough to give Rollers the vital points. The game started on a low note although Swallows seemed to be looking for an early goal. Rollers soon got into the game with Bame Ngenda tormenting...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 20 May 2015
GU win Mascom Top 8
GU are now the most successful side in the competition, having won it twice. Both sides had won it once before Saturday’s clash. Rollers made few changes to the team that thrashed BMC a week ago. Noah Maposa, Tshepo Motlhabankwe, Jerome Louis...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Discovering ancestral home through music
The life changing decision brought Murray to Botswana. He told Showtime that he researched about peaceful countries in Africa and realised that Botswana was at the top of the list of the Global Index. Upon his arrival in Botswana, Murray fell in love...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 20 May 2015
Mapetlas Mina Nawe shows growth
In this dance track, Mapetla identifies with his fans and the lyrics strike a good combination with the fast beat. Ever since he shifted from his debut sound to the commercial house kind of music, the Aah hit maker has not only shown his...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 20 May 2015
Banks vows to add impetus on local arts
She was speaking at a press conference, which was held at Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) on Friday evening.  She said after conducting a few workshops in the country she noticed that there is a lot of potential in the...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Zimbabwean artists rock Botswanacraft
Zimbabwean artist based in Botswana, Tawanda Benson known as Dr Tawanda, thrilled the crowd with his dance moves. The energetic musician performed his famous songs Cheso Power, Gumbo, Paurendo, Unconquerable, Ambuye and Baba. Dr Tawanda and his...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Berry heart uses poetry to make a difference
The multi-talented actress, singer, poet and women and children’s rights activist touched the women’s fragile hearts with a poem, which addressed rape, child molestation, gender based violence (GBV). Berry Heart told the audience that...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Alcohol contributes to less than 3% of easter traffic offences
According to the statistics released by Botswana Police Traffic Department after the Good Friday/Easter holidays, out of 6,637 total traffic offences recorded during this period, 190 or 2.8 % of the offences were attributed to drunken driving. While...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Gantsi, the forgotten city
Gantsi has a potential to be urbanised to become a great town. For a nicely and strategically located township just 500km away from Windhoek, Namibia surely something must give. I understand the old airport is to be made obsolete and thus a new CBD...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
beMobile social media platforms
At beMOBILE we love talking football and as a major player in the digital space, we have a number of platforms to engage with fans and start conversations around the Beautiful Game. One of those we will be having in the next few weeks is the...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Africas first World War (Part 1)
At that instant the sound of planes was heard, and five German aircraft came into view. Everyone froze. The planes started dropping bombs on us. Beside bombs, they also dropped a message from ‘Mkiza’ (their ‘Kaiser’) which...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Huawei unveils revolutionary P8 smartphone
Unveiling the new gadget at the Old Billingsgate in central London, Huawei chief executive officer for Consumer Business Group Richard Yu said, “P8 is a perfect blend of technology, sleek styling, usability and revolutionary low...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Financial literacy key to reduction of indebtedness
  Addressing the media last week, Moseki noted that lack of financial literacy contributes to the high levels of unsecured debt and lack of retirement planning. “Education systems do not teach about financial literacy. Employees are not...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Bank Gaborone promotes saving culture
Statistics show that although earnings in Botswana are better than other Sub-Saharan countries, the level of personal savings is still considerably low. The country’s gross domestic savings was last measured at 37.6 percent of Gross Domestic...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Waygard Security secures Block 10
Speaking to The Monitor, Chief Executive Officer, Phenyo Gothaang said that they needed to come up with something unique that his competitors do not offer to cater for their clientele. “We had to find the best way to get back into the market...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
UDC condemns SA xenophobic attacks
The UDC Secretary for International Relations, Dr Prince Dibeela said since 2009 there has been a growing trend in South Africa for mob attacks on immigrants from other African countries.  “Some of these attacks have been so gruesome...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
700 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwreck
A major rescue operation is under way in the Mediterranean after as many as 700 migrants are feared to have drowned just outside Libyan waters, in what could prove to be the worst disaster yet involving migrants being smuggled to Europe. Italian...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Japanese ambassador visits Jwaneng mine
Ambassador Onishi was speaking during a tour of the Jwaneng Mine facilities on Friday 17th April 2015.  During the visit, the Ambassador met with some of the Executive Team of Jwaneng Mine. The Ambassador also undertook a guided tour of the...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Enterprise risk management graduates shine
The postgraduate certificate programme, which attracted throngs from the business sector, aims to create awareness of the importance of risk enterprise management as a vital tool for strategic management and governance within...
20 May 2015
Bots Urges Caution in South Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, through its diplomatic mission in South Africa continues to monitor the situation on the ground. This included a visit by the Education Attaché on 16th April 2015 to the Province...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Christianity TVs operating illegally in Botswana
BOCRA told The Monitor that they have not licensed any religious channel to operate in Botswana. There are at least two religious channels operating from Botswana.  In fact one of the two, a Tlokweng based Blessing TV, even sells its own...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Christianity TVs operating illegally in Botswana
BOCRA told The Monitor that they have not licensed any religious channel to operate in Botswana. There are at least two religious channels operating from Botswana.  In fact one of the two, a Tlokweng based Blessing TV, even sells its own...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
In this week paper
20 May 2015
Intervarsity games interruption lands UB in P500 000 lawsuit
The company was engaged to organise the just ended controversy-ridden games. The University management that have refused to recognise the recently elected School Representative Council (SRC) has refused to pay the company forcing the UB-SRC to tell...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BDP Cllr in sex scandal
Ketshogile is alleged to have had sexual intercourse with the complainant in 2011 while the complainant at the time was 15 years old and doing her Form Two at Mmaphula Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Palapye. The politician was 28 at the time....
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 20 May 2015
Police nab Asian immigrants at upmarket estate
The raid apparently went on for seven hours as police closed the gates and raided every house.While the police have denied it, residents of Louisville Block 6 Estate woke up to a shock when police raided almost all the houses within the...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 20 May 2015
Basubiya and Batawana in Chobe fight over Land
The crux of the issue is over acess to Batawana Royal Cemetery which houses the burial site of Kgosi Sekgoma Letsholathebe I and his son David. Sekgoma Letsholathebe and his followers settled in Kachikau following a conflict in the Batawana tribe....
20 May 2015
Kgosi Tawana living under the shadows of death?
Pouring out his heart on social media under the sobriquet, Marco Steve, Tawana has sensationally claimed that he is being targeted for assassination and has once survived death by poisoning when he was followed from Botswana by his would-be killers,...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Of tribal feuds and Bogosi
  So bad is the feud that Basubiya have banned Batawana from ever setting foot in the protested piece of land pending some investigations into the matter by the District commissioner.   The Chobe vs Batawana feud comes at a time when...
540,Monitor Editor,, 20 May 2015
In Thursday paper
20 May 2015
Paper Towns
After an all night adventure, Quentin's life-long crush, Margo, disappears, leaving behind clues that Quentin and his friends follow on the journey of a lifetime.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Thina Sobabili: The Two of Us
Set in Alexandra township, South Africa, a brother and sister journey through life knowing they have no one but each other. Schoolgirl Zanele falls in love with an older man where a series of events are set in motion and reveal much more.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Fantastic Four
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Fantastic Four
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Fantastic Four
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Trainwreck
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Fantastic Four
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Trainwreck
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Thina Sobabili: The Two of Us
Set in Alexandra township, South Africa, a brother and sister journey through life knowing they have no one but each other. Schoolgirl Zanele falls in love with an older man where a series of events are set in motion and reveal much more.
20 May 2015
Paper Towns
After an all night adventure, Quentin's life-long crush, Margo, disappears, leaving behind clues that Quentin and his friends follow on the journey of a lifetime.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Fantastic Four
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Trainwreck
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Minions
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Coach acknowledges tough task in Beijing
Coach, Justice Dipeba, however, acknowledges it would not be a walk in the park. “World championships are tough. We will have to compete well and (be) smart to make sure that we go through the rounds and make it to the finals,” he told...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Miscellaneous register development team
Miscellaneous chairperson, Seiphetho Sefhako told Mmegi Sport the reason they registered Miscellaneous Academy is to have a feeder team. He said his team is unable to buy ready-made players due to financial constraints. “We already have young...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 20 May 2015
Chinese Embassy donates P90,000 kit to womens team
Speaking at the kit handover ceremony yesterday, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) national executive committee member Suzie Montsho said the Chinese Embassy responded positively when BFA came knocking on their door for material...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 20 May 2015
Boxer Nkabiti threatens to quit
Nkabiti (34) told a media briefing here on Monday that he is tired of doing more for the country yet in return he does not get support. A former sportsperson of the year, Nkabiti said his 19 year journey in boxing might come to an end due to lack of...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 20 May 2015
Fashion X to trend with A Symphony of Colour
This is the second instalment of the fashion show, which started last year in August.  This year’s Fashion X will feature designs by Botho Chalebgwa’s Botocy, Gilded Sands by Aobakwe Molosiwa, and five upcoming fashion designers,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Musicians collaborate on Childline theme song
The track, One Nation, features jazz artists Kearoma Rantao, Nono Siile, poet Ame Matoba, RnB artist Amo  Moatlhaping and rapper Tlamelo ‘Reacxion’ Joseph who is the brain behind the song, produced by Chef Gus and Lifman. One Nation...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Slow reaction to Oatlhotses P200,000 plea
Oatlhotse told Mmegi Sport this week that the Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) is tasked with raising funds for the trip. The funds are needed to purchase training materials such as chess software, magazines, digital clock and digital board. The...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
New Capitol Cinemas hosts producers of Thina Sobabili
There will be a red carpet event welcoming the producers tomorrow at the Masa Centre followed by a workshop where local film producers are invited to share ideas. “We are very excited about this latest project, we have partnered with Pula...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Another high value gem unearthed at Karowe
In addition to recovering 184 carat, 94 carat and 86 carat diamonds over the past weekend, the Orapa-based mine produced a 12 carat pale pink diamond, the colour of which would be confirmed after it has been cleaned. The positive news shored-up...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Partnerships key to improving customer service
Dahwa said customer partnership is more than ‘putting customers first’ or finding mutually satisfactory solutions to shared problems. He also said it also requires commitment to forging long-term relationships that create synergies of...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Consumer Fair attracts 68 more exhibitors
In an interview with Mmegi Business, Fairground Holdings marketing and communications manager Thabo Mogomotsi said the number of exhibitors at this year’s fair has grown to 580. “This indicates that we are doing a great job because the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
SADC
20 May 2015
Brain drain weakens SADC
Within the conference hall as the Heads of State and their representatives sat at the top table, were at least two former presidents, former ministers and dozens of other luminaries our region has been blessed with over the years. At the tail end of...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 20 May 2015
Female armed robber gets bail
The prosecution says Mokalake, together with Tebogo Gobuamang, Hosia Timbe, Teko Kolwane and Mooketsi Moeng robbed Patricia Searobi and Kaelo Searobi of money and goods, all worth P94,374 on July 22, 2015 near Sethugetsane in Kanye, by tying their...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 20 May 2015
Rotary Club donates toiletry to Mmadinare Snr
School head Sechaba Oabile could not hide his gratitude during the hand over ceremony on Tuesday saying the toiletry is going to help the less privileged students who cannot afford it. He said that the school admits students from different places...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 20 May 2015
Letter behind Raletsatsis suspension
In the letter dated July 30, 2015 Raletsatsi wrote to the PS in the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture, Lewis Malikongwa indicating his dissatisfaction with  the termination of staff contracts that went beyond August 31, 2015. Raletsatsi...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 20 May 2015
Tshwaragano Hotel on fire
The hotel manager, Warrick Rencken said the fire started in the morning but luckily there were no customers around at the time.  “The fire started at around 8:45am and is suspected to have started in Room 5. At the time there were no...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 20 May 2015
Chadibe cries foul over village boundary
The villagers accuse their neighbours of deliberately encroaching onto their territory. In May 16, 2014 Justice Kholisani Solo ordered that the disputed portion of land between Borolong and Chadibe Village fall under the latter. Solo ordered that...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Poverty eradication schemes failing young women
He lamented that this had resulted in a majority of these schemes not having a meaningful impact in addressing the socio-economic challenges that perpetuate the spread of the epidemic, especially among young women. Masisi made this remark after...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Murder convict withdraws appeal
Kelebeng was convicted and sentenced to 18 years imprisonment in 2011 for a single count of murder committed in May 2010. He was alleged to have stabbed his defenceless girlfriend, Ketshepaone Mokgaola 30 times  after their relationship went...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Self-exiled councillor denies defection allegations
According to his lawyer, Martin Dingake, Motlaleng remains a committed member of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP). “He is aware of insinuations that he may defect. That is far from the truth. He has, and in confidence to his other comrades,...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BCP renegades charged
The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has slapped suspended members, Lotty Seikese Manyapetsa and Virginia Masole with five charges of indiscipline. The charges include allegation of recruitment of BCP members to Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), holding...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
In Friday's paper
20 May 2015
Top golfers clash in Botswana Closed
Defending champion, Walter Seokemong is among favourites although young sensation, Leroy Pearmain is always a threat. Pearmain missed last year’s competition due to international assignments. The tournament will be divided into four categories...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Over 1000 register for half marathon
The marathon has been divided into three categories according to the distances covered by the competitors. The 21km, being the longest race, starts at 6am from the Fairgrounds, past Riverwalk mall, all way to the Gaborone Game Reserve then past the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 20 May 2015
Wheelchair-bound Motlhaping speaks after marathon success
However, one man, Kgosietsile Motlhaping who was the winner in the wheel chair category, hardly received the same recognition. Ramoseka emerged the winner in the 42 km men’s category while Tsatsa won the women’s category of the same...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Santos fancy promotion chances
Santos were relegated last season, but Ranku feels they can make it through automatic promotion or the play-offs.  Jwaneng Galaxy lead the log and Santos are third.  “We must win all our games,” he declared.  Ranku believed...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 20 May 2015
Miscellaneous, Hotspurs title race intensifies
Miscellaneous are left with eight games and lead with 31 points from 15 games while Hotspurs are just one point behind.  Miscellaneous match against Great North Tigers was called off due to bad weather over the weekend with the leaders 2-0...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Report on abandoned Terrors, Fighters tie delayed
The match was abandoned after an off-the-ball incident between Onneile Segwai of Terrors and Gaofengwe Khubalo of Fighters.  The referee did not spot the incident, but was alerted by his assistant referee, leading to Segwai being given a red...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Weary Rollers, BDF XI turn focus to Top 8
However, unlike last season, this time the two giants meet in the semi finals. BDF XI will be the host team in this first leg of the last four. Both sides have won the competition once and will be looking to become the first sides to win it twice...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Rollers trundle into rough patch
Police XI’s Ishmael Amponsah two crack strikes sparked an unexpected Township Rollers slide, which has now extended to five defeats in six matches. Seemingly running away with the title and sitting four points ahead of nearest rivals, Mochudi...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Balekane Ba Botswana Zebra Couple show sports legends love
Lyndon Mothusi and Boikhutso Shawe won the pageant last September and have been helping soccer legends, Samuel Sekgaphane and Nicholas Sebele in the last four months before his death. When the Pitse Ya Naga couple won the competition in Gaborone...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 20 May 2015
Love in the new age
That was love then, however funny as it sounds, in the new era we do it the Fifty Shades Of Grey way.  This movie is a 2015 American erotic romantic drama film based on British author E. L. James’ bestselling novel of the same name. ...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 20 May 2015
Harmonic Angel on Folklore jazz revival
The idea was the brainchild of Teacoboy Seitshiro, a male third of the three-member band. After meeting Mimi Moje at a poetry event, the young man was certain that he had found just the right person to lead the band on vocals. But he was made to wait...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
A day of action to protect the right to strike
Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU), an affiliate of ITUC, joins all workers across the world in this campaign to protect workers’ fundamental right to strike. The campaign involves, among other things, soliciting for Government support...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Water Utilities Corporation
20 May 2015
UB paying the price for complacency
The vice chancellor Professor Thabo Fako shared with his guests - from the Botswana Democratic Party, the Botswana Congress Party and the Umbrella for Democratic Party and its affiliates - the challenges that the institution of higher learning is...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 20 May 2015
Press statement over the shortcomings of oversight institutions
We reject the Minister’s argument that he would not divulge the information to Parliament because the information is in the public domain. The BCP shall not rest until the question is fully answered and the Island is returned to its rightful...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Confessions from my first spa treatment
“Welcome to Nomad African Spa. Please proceed to the changing room and take off all your clothes. Put on the gown and flip-flops in there,” said Mariane Akwenye, the spa owner. She said it with a slight naughty girl smile on her face....
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
International Mother Language Day in Botswana
Like other countries, Botswana adopted February 21 as the official day to celebrate the diverse languages that are found in the country.  However, this year, commemorations will be held a day earlier. The objectives of commemorating this...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Whither Botswanas marginalised languages?
Only Setswana and English have official status in Botswana, whereas other languages are so marginalised some are either on the verge of extinction, if they have not died out already. The marginalised language are not taught in schools and are...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
At the mercy of venom
Villagers here have experienced a tragically frenetic few weeks. Two women have died in separate incidents, one bitten by a snake and the other by a scorpion. Bakgatla are finding it difficult to trust their health care providers. A final year...
431,Lerato Maleke,phpD4F0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Giving back what lies beneath
While the sparkle of the new diamond mines discovered in the 1960s and 1970s dulled its lustre somewhat, BCL Mine’s position as the country’s first large scale mining operation has always been esteemed. The Mine, formed via a British...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Giving back what lies beneath
While the sparkle of the new diamond mines discovered in the 1960s and 1970s dulled its lustre somewhat, BCL Mine’s position as the country’s first large scale mining operation has always been esteemed. The Mine, formed via a British...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Giving back what lies beneath
While the sparkle of the new diamond mines discovered in the 1960s and 1970s dulled its lustre somewhat, BCL Mine’s position as the country’s first large scale mining operation has always been esteemed. The Mine, formed via a British...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Phikwes heart beats again
Albert Paki, Selebi Phikwe’s first mayor who served between 1981 and 1982, fondly remembers the early days of the Selebi Phikwe Cooperative Society’s establishment. As the town formed around the fairly new copper and nickel mining...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 20 May 2015
Did we defame them?
In fact over the last few weeks, defamation has been in our minds quite a lot. It started with the subtle threat. A member of the group posted a message reporting a problem she’d experienced in a well-known service provider (who for now can...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:20:00, 20 May 2015
Botswana diamond workers bleed
It is the biggest employer in the village and the consequences will be felt for years to come – about 2 000 people are dependents of those employed in the industry. With a total reported employment in the diamond cutting and polishing industry...
3687,Roman Grynberg,, 20 May 2015
Cut-throat mobile wars continue
As the two mobile phone giants continue to unveil new products and promotions to win customer loyalty, the competition between the two hit fever pitch when the two operators held successive events to announce the unveiling of 4G. Mascom held their...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg,33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BDC to shed 12% of portfolio
The corporation has announced that it is selling  Toro and Khawa lodges to the highest bidder through public auctions.  Toro lodge is located in Kazungula along the Chobe River while Khawa is located in Ghanzi. The two lodges will be...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Barclays crown jewel sparkles brighter
Mmegi: What value of business in terms of assets did the portfolio generate across Africa last year? Ofong: We are in a closed period at the moment and I cannot share those figures. What I can say, however, is that over the last two years, we have...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Sim card database hack gave US and UK spies access to billions of cellphones
American and British spies hacked into the world’s largest sim card manufacturer in a move that gave them unfettered access to billions of cellphones around the globe and looks set to spark another international row into overreach by espionage...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
EDD injects P15bn into local businesses
From this amount, over P7 billion represents purchases from local manufactures and service providers, as at the end of January this year, a cumulative value of over P2 billion worth of purchases were recorded for the financial year 2014/2015. When...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Confusion surrounds Tokafalo programme
Tokafala is a partnership between government, Anglo American, De Beers and Debswana, aimed at promoting economic development and employment creation through Small Macro Medium Enterprises (SMME) support. Minister for Trade and Industry Vincent...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Ugandan herbalist changes plea
Senior Magistrate Sijabuliso Siziba recorded the new plea entered by the accused, Martin Maiso, after facts of the matter were read to him. “I will record a plea of not guilty in order for the state to prove that the accused is (either) a...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Parents indifferent to HPV Vaccine
According to MoH, the HPV vaccine reportedly helps prevent HPV, which causes cervical cancer. The vaccine will be administered at schools across the country to girls in Standard five, six and seven, as well as at health facilities to out-of-school...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 20 May 2015
PS cracks the whip on lax senior officers
Speaking during the employees’ general meeting with Minister Slumber Tsogwane this week, Khumomatlhare said the Ombudsman had powers to impose civil imprisonment on him for workers’ grievances that reach his office. “I cannot allow...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 20 May 2015
Parliamentarians rubbish CEE
Debating the 2015/2016 budget proposals for Trade and Industry ministry delivered yesterday by assistant minister Vincent Seretse, legislators from both camps called on government to ensure that indigenous citizens benefited more from these...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
No bail yet for Kanye suspected robbers
A police officer and a suspect died in the fire exchange that ensued before the suspects were arrested, in the Kanye robbery, three weeks ago. The trio, Evans Mhiwatiwa (43) from Zimbabwe, Gaofenngwe Seitiso (34) of Kanye and Thuso Tankomane (28)...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
UB fires salvo over funding discrepancies
UB management has decried discrepancy in funding per student per institution.  They said that the disparities were quite shocking in a meeting held at the institution with a five-person political team yesterday. The group convened at the Council...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BURS to probe Swiss bank account holders?
The official, who asked not to be named, said an investigation would start once the service obtained the names of the account-holders, either from informants or media reports. Attempts to get an official statement from BURS this week were...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
I am still in the race Ndelu
This week Khama’s supporters told Mmegi that he (Khama) has thrown his hat in the ring and started campaigning for the position through his loyal supporters. His decision to enter the race means that he is now effectively the front-runner...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Here comes Tshekedi Khama
Its is now official that President Ian Khama’s younger brother Tshekedi Khama has joined the ruling Botswana Democratic Party’s  (BDP) chairmanship race. Sources close to the younger Khama this week told Mmegi that the minister of...
45058,Ntibinyane Ntibinyane,php85F6.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Kgabaetsile creates comic art
What started as a pencil drawing exercise for Kago Kgabaetsile, evolved into comic character creating for package and promotional materials. On top of getting paid to do that, he would have his comics on the new products, which will be distributed...
439,Thato Kala,, 20 May 2015
What a rip-off
The somewhat inflated tickets prices caught many by surprise. I wasn’t too surprised myself. The prices are a bit steep and it is a fact that they might keep away some supporters. As for it being a major day light robbery is debatable and a...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Man says he bribed SA magistrate because he had no faith in Botswana courts
Paul Mthabela, who is also a witness against Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir, gave this explanation on Friday in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court, where he testified against suspended Midrand magistrate Johannes Kgomo. Kgomo allegedly solicited a...
20 May 2015
In Tuesday's paper
20 May 2015
Merafhe left a gap in our team-Miscellaneous
He was speaking at Merafhe’s funeral service held at Botalaote ward in Serowe on Saturday. “He contributed a lot to the development of the team. Football has now become very scientific and technical. “This dynamism in the game...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Keobake, Piet underline Gunners grit
Chiefs coach Mike Sithole’s blood pressure was rising after the title race took a nasty detour.The ambulance’s flashing lights as it whisked Thaele away to the hospital appeared an ominous warning. Gunners mentor, Draglo Stanlojovic was...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Singapore bound netball players urged to behave
The players are Violet Oneile, Letang Mogotlhwane, Hildah Binang and Sarona Hans. Speaking during the send-off ceremony for the players held at Blue Tree yesterday, Botswana Netball Association (BONA) patron, Botlogile Tshireletso said the players...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
No beef between me and Sithole- Pontsho
Moloi was taken out in the 69th minute for Kekaetswe ‘Mara’ Moloi, but did not take kindly to the substitution. He threw his hands in the air in exasperated dismay and did not shake hands with Sithole as he made his way to the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Former legislator does not run club Modubule
Kopano Modubule, related to the former Member of Parliament, told Showbiz that the elder Modubule has nothing to do with the club. “He is not even a shareholder.  I am the one running the club and no one else,” Kopano said....
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
MsLissah set to release a house mixtape
MsLissah told Showbiz that she is currently in the studio working on the tracks that will be featured in the mixtape to be released during the course of the year. She said she is working with a number of producers and artists such as Mel D on her...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Interest rates remaining unchanged
The December headline inflation fell to 3.8 percent last week, providing scope for further lowering of interest under the central bank accommodative monetary policy stance. However, analysts believe the recent inflation rate fall is primarily pushed...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
More diamonds discovered in Malatswae
The diamond, which weighs 0.02 carats, was recovered from a 20-kilogram soil sample. In a statement released last week, the Toronto-based explorer stated that three diamonds were previously recovered in September 2014 from soil samples approximately...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
CBD mall investors regroup after EIA delay
The multi-million-Pula complex is funded by Smart partnership, a consortium of high profile Batswana businesspeople. According to one of the Smart Partnership directors, Terence Dambe, the investors are taking stock and readjusting the...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 20 May 2015
Exodus
20 May 2015
We can fight drought effects
In fact weather forecasts for the month of February shows there is likely to be no rain at all. This indeed is a gloomy forecast, especially considering Botswana normally does not expect much rain after the month of February. Owing to our high...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 20 May 2015
Jokes ease the pain at Merafhes funeral
Former cabinet minister and senior government official Olebile Gaborone left the audience in stitches when he described how the founding commander of the Botswana Defence Force once jokingly frightened one of his herdsmen at his cattlepost in...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
SOS boss calls for premeditated budget for children
Speaking during a donation ceremony sponsored by Zac Construction held at SOS Village in Tlokweng on Saturday, Kitso said it was high time the government made a premeditated budget, as the grant given to SOS was not enough to sustain children’s...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
James Pilane: the consummate politician
Having previously appointed with him by phone, I head for Mochudi’s Phalane Ward. The former legislator had said to simply ask for his mother’s house. The midmorning temperature is surprisingly hot and I spot two women seated in the...
431,Lerato Maleke,, 20 May 2015
Woman found guilty of swindling NDB P97,000
Keitebetse had pleaded not guilty to the offence and chose to give an unsworn statement. When passing judgment, Principal Magistrate Dumisani Basupi said the first prosecution witness who is a risk analyst at NDB said Keitebetse had applied for a...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Birdlife wants acceleration of climate change policy
The NGO made the call following the recently concluded United Nations (UN) climate change talks that were held in Lima, Peru. “We are not moving fast enough on climate change – already we are seeing the impacts of climate damage on the...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,, 20 May 2015
New NGO seeks to tackle poaching
The organisation, known as Kgosi Ya Naga (King of the Jungle), was established last year as a public-private partnership (PPP) with the government using a proposal driven strategy. Founder and chairman, Kagiso Meno said Kgosi Ya Naga aimed to...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,, 20 May 2015
Champs Botswana donates P50,000 for Abbie
Abian Ntshabele or ‘Abbie’ is a 14-year-old Motswana girl from Mochudi who is currently battling a very rare form of ovarian cancer known as immature teratoma in the United Kingdom (UK). The quest to save her has seen Batswana uniting to...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Batlokwa call for action
Among their many grievances residents of Lenganeng and Mmaratanang said it had been months since they paid the required P700 for Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) to service their sewerage systems but it had failed because of poor roads. One Seno...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Kgosi Gaborone leads Ntlo ya Dikgosi for sixth time
 The chief Batlokwa was first elected to the position in 2009, taking over from the late Kgosi Seepapitso IV of Bangwaketse.Kgosi Lotlamoreng 11 was also re-elected the deputy, the post he also held since 2009, but lost to Kgosi Tshipe in...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Govt appeals P1.2m award
Justice Lot Moroka of Lobatse High Court awarded Ramatlapeng P1.2 million compensation in 2012, being the amount demanded as compensation plus 10 percent interest. However government appealed the judgment. Ramatlapeng countered government’s...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
We was not invited
FRANCISTOWN: As hundreds of people, among them diplomats and senior members of opposition parties converged in Serowe on Saturday for the funeral of former Vice President Mompati Merafhe, leaders of The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) were...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Man dies, another survives after clinging on a plane from Johannesburg to London
The survivor was found unconscious in the undercarriage of the plane on Thursday morning having endured freezing temperatures over the 12,875km flight from Johannesburg to London. The body of the dead man was discovered an hour later on the roof of...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
In Friday's paper
20 May 2015
Local riders fears allayed
There were fears that local riders that include Motsomi Lekone, Tiro Otlogetswe and Kevin Tyrer, would not take part at the event because the association had not provided the letters by press time. “We do not know what is happening. We have...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Kit, branding chaos in First Division
FDN chairperson, Eatametse Olopeng said they are aware that teams use old kits from the 2013 season, when Debswana started sponsoring the league.  “We are looking into the issue with the Botswana Football Association (BFA). At the moment,...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Motlakase await Satmos in six-pointer
Kick-off is at 4pm. Motlakase is bolstered by their hard-fought 1-1 draw against BDF XI a fortnight ago. Bolofete said preparations are on course and the players are fully fit.  “Our preparations are going on as usual. We prepare for...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 20 May 2015
Record turnout for Diacore marathon
The bank is sponsoring the race, which takes place this Sunday, for a third year running.  “We are excited to partner with the marathon for the third year in a row and to grow this relationship even further.  “Our focus this...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Satmos suspend Stopper, Tshelametsi
The two seasoned players are accused of not showing enough commitment to the team. They have not played since January and the two are reportedly on their way out. Mpezeni Sambandawe, the club spokesperson confirmed the suspension of the two players....
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 20 May 2015
Rollercoaster run re-defines derby final
BR Highlanders served Township Rollers an unwanted reminder that the first half of the season is long past. That time, when Rollers harassed and harangued opponents, big and small, flew away with 2014. Rollers’ title destiny is no longer...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Relentless Magosi raring to extend lead
The Kgatleng giants lead the log with 50 points, six points ahead of second placed Orapa United (OU). Magosi have been in a superb form, winning four of the last five league games, in the process scoring 10 goals while conceding five. The team is...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 20 May 2015
High costs threaten Montshos appeal
It would cost Montsho US$20,000 (approx. P200, 000) to appeal to the Court of Sport Arbitration (CSA) based in Zurich, Switzerland. Montsho was banned for consuming a banned stimulant methylhexaneamine. Her attorney, Tshiamo Rantao said her client...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Comic illustrations depict Botswana
The duo of Zwelithini Masuku and Tshepo Kraai, both 22, have been working on a number of comic illustration books that have not yet been published for the past five years.  Masuku said the passionate duo’s work has an indigenous flavour...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
He is back, even more tricky
If you enjoyed Mark Wahlberg’s Italian Job 2 or Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s Ocean’s Thirteen then Will Smith’s Focus is also definitely one not to miss if you are a huge fan of organised crime flicks. It is a 2015 American...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 20 May 2015
An obituary of Vees Kwaito
I watched the preaching video that you released a few days ago and I did not know whether to laugh, cry or shout ‘fire’ or ‘seven’ because of the attire and the mumbo-jumbo you kept uttering. In the video you were handed the...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
The cradle of the living African culture
The village identifies itself as an “African village that is the cradle of the living African culture.”  It boasts of a lodge, restaurant, conference facilities and traditional homesteads from various tribal African groups found in...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Educate Batswana on good laws
The new policy will enable the country to align itself with international and regional protocols in addressing developments, as well as gender issues. This is a positive move for the country especially that this is a call that the authorities took...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 20 May 2015
Khotso ha e ate
20 May 2015
High emotions over churches' Bill
On Wednesday, Francistown West MP Ignatius Moswaane broke his glasses in protest against the Amendment Bill. Minister of Health Dorcus Makgato threatened to strip naked if the amendment was not passed while Assistant Minister of Local Government,...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Taming the wild, wild west
If the global illegal trade in wildlife can be likened to the notorious Wild West period of America’s 19th century, the sheriff with the shiny badge, gleaming spurs on the boots and glistening gun in hand would be Botswana. “The harder...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Disasters conspire against Ngamiland
For a long time now, these villages have witnessed disaster after disaster, sometimes man-made and other times natural. In recent weeks and months, the disasters have seemed to want to outdo each other. For the record, the Lake Ngami area is...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 20 May 2015
Hope for the homeless of Mogadishu
In 2001, Mogoditshane was measured as having a population of 32,843 being an increase from the 14,246 counted in 1991, the previous census.  By 2011 – the last census – the village had grown to 58,079 residents or by more than four...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
An elusive but basic need
This is a question that we have to ask ourselves.  It is true that we tend to spend more money than we need to on things that are not really important in our lives.  We waste a lot of money on things that cannot change our lives or our...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Xenophobia among Batswana must go now
I was reminded of this several months ago  when a young Motswana professional male now in a major institution leadership role much younger than I who had just come back from a lengthy trip to America angrily told me to leave his office when I...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
My tribute to Quill Hermans
Christopher Lamb (“Quill”) Hermans was born in Cape Town in South Africa on 23rd December 1936.  During his youth, he enjoyed several holidays at his grandfather’s large cattle ranch at the Setlagoli valley outside Mafikeng,...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Questions and answers
“I have been inconvenienced by a bank teller which resulted in the cheque which I wrote not going through. The guy I was paying was very angry with me and didn’t buy my story when I explained that I still have sufficient funds in my...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:20:00, 20 May 2015
Trio of forces behind Botswana coal failure
That’s according to mining consultant Peet Meyer of PC Meyer Consulting who told a Fossil Fuels Foundation conference held in Johannesburg yesterday the widely-quoted figure estimating that Botswana hosted declared coal resources totalling 212...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Zim firm nudged out of oil factory deal
Officials at United Refineries Limited in Zimbabwe have indicated that they do not know why their partnership deal with United Refineries Botswana (URB) never materialised, even though they did technical preparatory groundwork with local investors....
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Barclays sails out of choppy waters
In an environment characterised by tight liquidity, squeezed interest margins and a freeze on bank charges, Barclays Bank recorded a 16 percent rise in profit after tax to P335.9 million for the full year ended December 2014. The 16 growths...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BotswanaPost appoints Acting CEO
Botlhole-Mmopi has served Botswana Post before as Chief Financial Officer where she is said to have turned the Finance and Procurement Department around, until 2013 when she was appointed head of mail business. “In that role she spearheaded...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Demystifying the stock market
BusinessWeek: Please give a brief profile about yourself? Segonetso: I am a Motswana male born in the late 1980s in Lobatse, but I was brought up in a farm south of Kanye village. In pursuit of better education, I then moved into Gaborone to pursue...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Botswana faces P5bn drop in SACU revenues
SACU revenues, which normally contribute 30 percent to Botswana total revenues, are estimated at P16.3 billion in the 2015/16 fiscal year.  A 2015/16 budget review statement tabled in  the South African parliament by finance minster...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Troubled BDP engages in spring cleaning
When it went into its national council meeting over weekend, the BDP went in a troubled party. Chief among issues of contention, which have also threatened to split the party was the selection of candidates. Other contentious issues were...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
HDRC launches career guidance clinics
HRDC marketing communications manager, Faith Tuelo, revealed that a significant number of form five leavers attended the Botswana Tertiary Education Fair (BTEF) with the sole aim of applying for admission to higher learning. “It is evident that...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BCL, BMWU at loggerheads again
This is despite the fact that the last wage negotiations dragged on for about six months – punctuated with threats of a strike by mine employees over the disputes. The mine and the union settled last year’s disputes on September 15 under...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 20 May 2015
Majwe Mine workers stage demonstration
The participants of the demonstration, who marched in their tens, were the mine’s night shift workers. The workers argue that their project director does not take employee grievances seriously.  They claim that they have sought...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 20 May 2015
Rat race to catch Boseto
The Union representing the 246 mineworkers who were fired from Boseto Mine in February 2015, withdrew the case after discovering that Standard Chartered Bank had filed a petition with the court for the company liquidation. The workers had filed an...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BDP'S P35M SPLURGE
When addressing the party’s national council in Gaborone last weekend, the BDP treasurer Satar Dada said 2014 had been one of the most difficult financial periods for the party. The campaign, he said, was also the BDP’s most...
46962,Greg Kelebonye,phpBE72.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Bogus DIS agents sentenced
The three were found guilty of falsely representing themselves as agents of the Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS). Alakanani Kiba, a former police officer, and third accused, Thabo Sello, were each sentenced to six years in prison while...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
LSB to sue Khama over Motumise rejection
The LSB and Motumise will further approach the High Court to review the decision of JSC that its role is ‘advisory’ and therefore to accept the decision of the President. This follows the reports that Khama rejected JSC’s...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
No need to panic, says BOBS
Mmegi:  Please explain how the quality or standards of consumed food is regulated in Botswana? Letsholo: There are several food regulators in Botswana and Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) is one of them. Not all food products are regulated...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Chronicles of horror food safety
Learners reported that their classmates were complaining of stiff necks and general unease.  The affected students were all mysteriously nodding their heads repeatedly.  As authorities and parents became aware of the mystery, many believed...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Food safety time bomb
Food safety experts, scientists and consumer rights’ activists say Botswana is sitting on a ticking time bomb as Batswana continue to consume toxic substances in their food, blissfully unaware of the consequences. Large volumes of unsafe...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
China is milking Botswana dry
We first saw the Chinese enter this country at the end of the 1980’s en mass and they were exclusively in the construction industry where they showed themselves to be committed to delivery. They were willing to work long hours with very little...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Committee of supply: another Parliament talk show
For instance MPs can talk about issues of general economic indicators, issues of unemployment, poverty, inequalities and access to economic and business opportunities without delving into specific issues of the budget or individual ministries budget....
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,, 20 May 2015
BFTU position on the current wave of retrenchments and closures
We recall that last year at least two manufacturing companies, two diamond polishing companies and one mining company have closed down for various reasons. Over and above that we have a number of companies that have retrenched employees and some are...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
When is Jesus true date of return?
Much has been misunderstood in this regard and today’s article will help clarify matters around an issue that remains the central hope of all who call themselves Christian and lived and died as such. But, to understand how and when Jesus will...
2213,L M Leteane,, 20 May 2015
Khama to attend Geingob inauguration
Dr. Hage Geingob will be sworn-in as the third President of Namibia. Botswana and Namibia have enjoyed 25 years of excellent bilateral relations anchored on pre-independence support by Botswana of Namibia's liberation struggle. The two countries...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,phpF7D2.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
20 May 2015
US charges six Chinese nationals for stealing trade secrets
The six, including three university professors, are accused of using the technology to benefit universities and companies controlled by Beijing. One of the group, Tianjin University professor Hao Zhang, has been arrested but the rest are believed to...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Returning Miscellaneous decry lack of sponsorship
Club chairman, Seiphetho Sefhako told Mmegi Sport that the club is going into the next season without a sponsor due to the lack of financiers in its hometown. “We have not found a sponsor yet and we are still looking for one. The economy of...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 20 May 2015
New brooms take over northern softball
Oeme Morupisi was voted the new general manager, taking over from Justus Juswane, while Same Molete, who was previously the treasurer, took over as the new secretary taking over from Molatedi Manyapeza. Shatisani July replaced Molete as the new...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 20 May 2015
GU say no decision yet on technical team
He said as far as he is aware, the club is still is talks with the head coach regarding his future at the club. This follows rumours that Gumbo’s contract has been extended after winning the Mascom Top 8 this season. There were also rumours...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BAA reveals why Makwala was overlooked
Bantsi told journalists in Gaborone yesterday that the Commonwealth Games 800m champion, Nijel Amos had fared better than Makwala. Amos made the cut while Makwala missed out. Bantsi noted Amos won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games as well as...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Model Camp vows to unearth talent
Model Camp a collection of four professional models facilitates open workshops every last Saturday of the month at President Hotel. The four models are Twaambo Simbanyima, Torqull, David Rekereng and Peggy Grynberg the only female in the group....
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Lack of resources hinders dance industry progress
Speaking to Showbiz dance consultant, Tumisang Baatshwana complained that a number of factors including lack of funds and dance studios play a major role in the stagnation of the local dance industry.  “There is a great apperception for...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Khumalo back by popular demand
She will be back in the country on May 30 for a show at Masakeng Recreational Park in Morwa, just two weeks after her performance at Trekkers Club in Mogoditshane. While the release of the original Asine was enough to get Khumalo on the spotlight,...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
The Molotwana graveyard Who is responsible?
The first is William Harbour who died in April 1919 whose remains are marked with an obelisk style headstone. Was he the person who owned and ran the hotel which used to provide a meal for passengers whilst the train was slowly taking on water? Was...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Look who is crying now?
It is common knowledge that the opposition parties have always vociferously spoken out against this abuse of resources by the ruling party. The resources often include both the financial and the institutional resources. It is an open secret that...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 20 May 2015
Young Zebras: We could be onto something BIG here
That is a commendable feat for the Pio Paul led side. Despite the hammering, the team has great potential and can get us favourable results in the future. The team just needs to be nurtured and all done to ensure that it stays and develops...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
FCC vs BLLAHWU
20 May 2015
Higher Botswana sales help lift PPC revenues
PPC’s revenue increased by nine per cent to R4541m  for the half year ended March 2015, on the back of increased volumes in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Rwanda, as well as the consolidation of sales from Safika Cement and Pronto...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
KPMG probe absolves Letshego boss
The damning email, purportedly from concerned staff members, was circulated among the microlender’s board members and media houses. Audit firm, KPMG Chartered Accountants Botswana, dismissed the allegations as unfounded following an...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BoB shuts down Kingdom Bank
KBAL, which has no resident depositors based in Botswana, was placed under temporary management by Bank of Botswana (BoB) two months ago due to acute liquidity constraints that resulted in depositors failing to withdraw their monies while workers...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Give Charma Gal a break!
If the tables were however turned, she wouldn’t be receiving any support or sympathy. Many people would be asking what’s “wrong with her?” or “What did she do to her husband?”  But now that she decided to...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Jwaneng mayor warns against Trans-Kalahari Highway robberies
The transit road, which stretches from Tlokweng border gate, through Jwaneng, to Gantsi and into Namibia has seen accidents involving trucks carrying goods such as maize, cooking oil and vegetables.  It is alleged that residents between Jwaneng...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 20 May 2015
Baby dumping worries Dukwi Kgosi
He told Mmegi that he is worried that since March, two babies have been found dumped in the village.The second case happened last Thursday when a two-month-old baby girl wrapped in blankets was found dumped in the bush on the outskirts of Boiteko...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Two bodies burnt beyond recognition in a car accident
Kutlwano police traffic officer Superintendent Alison Mbaiwa said two cars, an Audi and Mazda Bongo (Combi), caught fire after colliding next to the Sebina junction. He said that the two cars collided after the Mazda driver lost control of the...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 20 May 2015
Elephants terrorise North East District
This concern was raised by council chairperson of the North East District Council (NEDC) Florah Mpetsane, when delivering a speech during the ongoing full council meeting on Monday. Mpetsane said the Department of Wildlife and National Parks in the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BINC expected to attract 1,000 nurses and stakeholders from Africa
BINC is the collaboration between BONU, Aviwe and the Ministry of Health. Speaking during a stakeholders’ briefing yesterday, Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) vice president, Mmapula Nyepetsi said the three organisations had joined forces to...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Youth ministry to introduce YDF data-base
The YDF started in 2008 but the ministry does not have proper records of the number of clients or failed projects. The scheme aims at empowering youth to own businesses and create sustainable employment opportunities for young people. It caters for...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
PMH opens first MDT clinic
“In order to improve health of women diagnosed with cancer in Botswana, Princess Marina Hospital Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology Departments have established the first MDT clinic in Botswana,” he stated. He said the MDT clinic...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
PAC members question Cuban doctors productivity, motivation
The members raised queries after the Ministry of Health’s deputy Permanent Secretary, Tebogo Banamile stated that the remuneration is an allowance from the Cuban government. She told PAC that Cuban doctors were entitled to between $600 and...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
MoH seeks return to de-centralisation
“We believe de-centralisation is the way to go,” said Banamile who was standing in for MoH Permanent Secretary, Dr Shennaz El-Halabi. She said de-centralisation would work very well because services are delivered at district level. PAC...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Minister denies Khama-Mugabe confrontation
Addressing journalists yesterday afternoon at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Venson- Moitoi said it was not true either, that Khama walked out of the summit in Harare. She said Khama got permission from the chair of the meeting to leave...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
In Friday paper
20 May 2015
Worlds second largest diamond found at Karowe
Promoters of the mine, Lucara Diamond yesterday announced that a 1,111-carat gem quality diamond was found at Karowe’s south lobe. The diamond is the largest discovered since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond was found at the Cullinan mine in...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Dynamites: a perfect model of development
A football club like Uniao Flamengo Santos had a vibrant junior development policy, which produced the likes of Mogakolodi ‘Tsotso’ Ngele and Thato ‘Yellow’ Bolweleng, among others. In volleyball, Cuban expert, Manuel Torres...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Boxing champion Oteng to quit?
Mmegi Sport is reliably informed that the bantamweight boxer has lost interest in boxing. The Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) reportedly sent a team to persuade the boxer to change his mind, but in vain.  However, BoBA vice...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
North teams close the south gap
The northern teams are now well equipped with resources to attract and retain quality technical staff and players to match their southern counterparts.  The 2015/2016 Premier league season saw history made as there is an equal number of teams...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 20 May 2015
Kutlwano target grand finish
The Institute of Health Sciences (HIS) in Molepolole will be the battle ground where on Saturday Kutlwano will want to end the season in style while the following day, the men’s title will be decided. In the women’s league, the rivalry...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Zebras euphoria drives Francistown teams
In the opening eight fixtures, five gruesome derbies have been played and yielded a massive 25 goals between them. TASC have been supreme winning all their first round derby games; GNT won one derby and lost twice while ECCO City Greens won once and...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 20 May 2015
Police XI management intervenes in technical team squabbles
Moyo joined Police XI at the beginning of the season after leading Orapa United to second place finish in the league last season. His arrival saw Lotlaamoreng, who was at the helm last season, relegated to the assistant coach position. Both...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Mali hotel attacked by gunmen in Bamako
"Apparently it's an attempt to take hostages. The police are there and are sealing off the area," a security source told Reuters news agency. Automatic weapon fire could be heard from outside the 190-room hotel, AFP reports. BBC Afrique's...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Four face Mascom Top 8 chop
Extension Gunners vs Orapa United (National Stadium) A tight contest is on the cards with the two sides tied at 1-1. Both teams are making their maiden appearances in the knockout competition this season. Gunners would hope their away goal works for...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Inside BFAs cow horn formation
Sebego finds himself viciously surrounded, facing friendly fire from within the walls of Lekidi Centre. It was unimaginable just over a year ago that Sebego would come face-to-face with an internal revolt as attempts to uproot him steadfastly gain...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Inside BFAs cow horn formation
Sebego finds himself viciously surrounded, facing friendly fire from within the walls of Lekidi Centre. It was unimaginable just over a year ago that Sebego would come face-to-face with an internal revolt as attempts to uproot him steadfastly gain...
20 May 2015
Seething Mfana-wa-Zola spoils councilllors breakfast
At issue was the missing child, who was reported to have been swallowed by a mysterious snake. As he was still on the floor, fellow councillors, including mayor Kagiso Thutlwe, stood up to have breakfast while he was still addressing...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BDC on track to meet divestment target
The corporation announced early this year it will shed 12 percent of companies that are not aligned to its strategy and those that have matured enough to be effectively run by the private sector. At the time BDC, which invested in manufacturing,...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Land shortage derails Nortex expansion plans
The MD, Mukesh Josh said in an interview that Nortex is interested in expanding operations, but shortage of land has upset the plan. It emerged at a recent tour of the company, organised by the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), that...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
A Service Stimulus Package
What might this service stimulus package include? What can be done to stimulate the companies that sell us things to do so in a way that grows customer loyalty and contentment? It can start from within. I have a rather old-fashioned view that the...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 20 May 2015
Creative industry gets P42m funding
The fund is financed by a levy on all locally manufactured or imported devices that are capable of copying or reproducing creative works such as photocopiers, scanners, cameras, blank tapes, as well as smart phones. The Botswana Unified Revenue...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Matsha Head teacher suspended
The head master was given the suspension letter this morning in Kang by a delegation of Ministry of Education officials from Gaborone. Officials who spoke to Mmegi say, “The suspension is not necessarily related to the truck...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Matsha Head teacher suspended
The head master was given the suspension letter this morning in Kang by a delegation of Ministry of Education officials from Gaborone. Officials who spoke to Mmegi say, “The suspension is not necessarily related to the truck...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
VPB sells KFC franchise
According to a statement by Competition Authority (CA), they have received a merger notice on the proposed acquisition of the operation of KFC restaurants by South Africa’s Callus (Pty) Ltd. “Callus will acquire the operations of the KFC...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
VPB sells KFC franchise
According to a statement by Competition Authority (CA), they have received a merger notice on the proposed acquisition of the operation of KFC restaurants by South Africa’s Callus (Pty) Ltd. “Callus will acquire the operations of the KFC...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Govt urged to privatise aviation services
The suggestion was contained in a Business Botswana presentation at the recent Aviation Pitso titled, ‘Exploring Business Opportunities in Aviation’, by Mark Spicer, managing director of Bluesky Airways.  Spicer noted airports the...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 20 May 2015
BSE positions itself as regional securities hub
BSE deputy chief executive officer, Thapelo Tsheole said this will be done by ensuring a robust stock exchange with quality equity, bond and alternative investment listings. “We want to ensure a deep and liquid trading environment and world...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Lies, the biggest killer of relationships
That being said, rom-com films are usually funny, and centreed on ironic romantic relationships of the characters. How To Make Love Like An Englishman is no different. A woman starts to fall in love with a successful college professor, Richard,...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 20 May 2015
The voyage recorder
The Thapong Visual Arts resident artist specialises on –ears. The artist’s work is mostly based on landscape and wildlife that she usually sees during those long safari  trips. “Due to my art work I travel very often so that I...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Francistown to host NAA
Ontiretse Nthinthie, the Chairperson of NAA, said he collaborated with the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture (MYSC) to make these awards possible. Nthinthie said NAA was an initiative that sought to empower, honour and celebrate the creative...
50362,Faith Siako,, 20 May 2015
Frank De Painter has a story to tell
When the late German painter and photographer Sigmar Polke returned to painting in the 1980s, he came up with paintings that combined both figurative and abstract imagery. Through his artwork, Polke gave his audience a chance to witness the effect...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Ten email rules
Sometimes written— the entire email from start to finish — in capital letters and often using numbers to represent words. (!?!) There are some basic rules to keep in mind when writing emails and I think it is time that we set these...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Govt must take responsibility for Matsha tragedy BLLAHWU
We pay our sincere condolences to the families who have lost their beloved ones and wish speedy recovery to those who were injured. It is our greatest hope that the hand of God touches them. We find that a void has been carved unto the nation and it...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Matsha tragedy: Government should take responsibility
The motion was prompted by the Friday13th November road traffic accident in which seven students of Matsha College perished and others were seriously injured when an open truck transporting them to their home villages overturned along...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
An overview of the US Army military doctrine
This rating is determined not by troop levels, but rather by the levels of sophistication in weapon systems and the investment in infrastructure. Having been a student in one of their military institutions and the tour of their bases in Germany, I am...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Tracing the etymology of the ancient term zu
As such, apara – which evidently relates to “apparel”, a dress – is “put on cover” and apola is “remove cover”. This is but one case to illustrate my learned contention that we once all spoke the same...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
MISA
20 May 2015
Islamic extremism a threat to world peace
In their war against the West, the terrorist organisations have committed untold atrocities in the name of Islam. They grab headlines around the world for shocking brutality. Captives are beheaded, set ablaze in cages, shot and killed, and even...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 20 May 2015
Botswanas National Monuments and Protected Areas
Continuing the series of articles, MIKE and JEREMY BROOK cover the Bathoen Dam Bird Sanctuary, Pharing Gorge and Jwana Game Park, all within a two-hour drive from Gaborone, and situated near each other, south-west of the Capital. Bathoen Dam Bird...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Zolaconda: The allure of mass hysteria
The stories are well known.  Boarding school learners, usually girls, report that some mysterious, supernatural creature or force is terrorising them. Others regularly report sightings of paranormal fiends. In villages countrywide, a body of...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
The forerunners of the Matsha tragedy
Eleven years ago, two siblings and their cousin at Kedia Primary School perished in a truck accident just a kilometre away from Kedia village in the Boteti area.  All told, the death toll came to five. The truck, which was used for Namola...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg,422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
I want information - death row inmate challenges
Gabaakanye, 58, was sentenced to death in 2014. The Court of Appeal confirmed the dead sentence. Yesterday, Gabaakanye petitioned Lobatse High Court judge, Tebogo Tau, that he needed the information before he could proceed with the application. His...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Khama loses grip on BDP
He was also opposed to those who openly attack their BDP colleagues. Khama told the Mmadinare congress that he would not hesitate to discipline any member who criticises the party in public. Then, speculation was that Khama was referring to...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Primary schools to get P50m worth of textbooks
Last year the education ministry’s tender number: PR6/7/9-1 for the supply of textbooks in these schools was approved, but later waived apparently without the publishers’ knowledge. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) had requested...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Chaos erupts at GCC over Matsha funds
The mayor, Kagiso Thutlwe, had called an urgent meeting to discuss how they could help Matsha students who are admitted at Princess Marina hospital. Mostly Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) councillors expressed discomfort that the money that...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BURS wants P4 million from Guma
The controversial MP’s woes deepened immediately after his contribution to the State of Nation Address (SONA) last week. When he took the floor, Guma immediately fired from all cylinders and accused his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Profiles of shortlisted contractors
As a subsidiary of leading South Africa-based JSE listed engineering and contracting Group, Murray & Roberts, the company’s core strength is its superior construction as well as construction management ability, with regard to structures...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Orapa House politics
The building was to be bought at a negotiated cost of P79 million. In 2012 the then Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Mokgweetsi Masisi, withdrew his request in Parliament for funds to buy Orapa House from De Beers after...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
Lawsuit over Khamas new home
Orapa House previously housed Diamond Trading Company (DTC). Lawyers for Katz Holdings Contractors which emerged victorious from the recommendation stage is suing. The government recently announced that the Office of the President (OP) will finally...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
On the road to Matsha
As the nation knuckled down to pray for the lost young souls, my colleague Sharon Mathala and I were assigned to Kang to get  the whole story from the school, the surviving children, parents and police. We were expected to locate grieving...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Dramatis personae of Matsha tragedy
S & CD office The Social and Community Development (S&CD) office is responsible for the Remote Areas Dwellers Programme. The Kweneng District Council’s S&CD office is therefore responsible for assisting remote dwellers from Matsha...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg,662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Matsha accident; more questions than answers
On Friday November 13, two trucks and a bus arrived at Matsha College in Kang to fetch the Form 5 completing students to transport them to their respective home villages. Most students were from remote areas in the Kgalagadi District. Mmegi has...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg,662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BPC employees demand 6% salary hike
Their bosses are expected to make a new offer today (Friday) after a board meeting. The employer has offered only three percent that the employees rejected. According to BPC Workers Union general secretary, Bohithetswe Lentswe, BPC management is...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
In Tuesday paper
20 May 2015
Forest take early charge
Forest team manager, Mompati Ditiro said their performance is a sign that they prepared well for the season. He said their advantage is that their players are from Mmankgodi and are always available.  “Forest is made up of youngsters and...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Flamingoes maintain flying start
Flamingoes are undefeated in five matches and have 13 points out of a possible 15. Former Premiership side, ECCO City Greens secured a hard fought 3-2 come-from-behind win over new boys, Real Movers of Selebi-Phikwe.  The win pushed Mamoja Disk...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 20 May 2015
Rail Giants quicker off the blocks
Four men and three women’s teams battled it out in the opening fixtures of the league where each team played three games. Orapa teams, Rebels and Carats, hosted Rail Giants and Maun Deltas. Rail Giants men dispatched Maun Deltas 6-5 before...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 20 May 2015
Dominant Ayuso bags Selebi-Phikwe race
The race, hosted in Selebi-Phikwe for the first time, attracted more than 100 cyclists. Motloutse Cycling Club in collaboration with the Botswana Cycling Association organised the race, which saw cyclists compete in 160km, 90km, 60km, 30km and 10km...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 20 May 2015
Hurting GU face rampant BDF XI
The Reds suffered a 4-0 shellacking at the hands of Nico United who blasted late goals for their biggest win of the season.  On the other hand, it was GU’s biggest loss and cranked up pressure on coach, Rahman Gumbo. While GU are looking...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism sponsors Miss Africa
The continental pageant office has previously and publicly asked for sponsorship from the ministry, but it was not fruitful up until recently when the latter agreed to work with them. Miss Africa founding CEO, Bruce Nkgakile, told Showbiz that they...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Miss Botswana opens up
Mabengano, who is of mixed race, has stated that this did not kill her spirit as she laughed it off and let it slide. Social media posts and comments showed the ugly side of some people who were against Mabengano’s crowning as the queen....
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BOBS urges firms to establish local standards
Speaking at the World Standards Day commemoration here last week, Kgabung said if local companies did not have standards in place, government is compelled to source base materials from international bodies like  the South African Bureau of...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 20 May 2015
Keorapetse calls on govt to rescue BCL
Addressing residents of BCL location at Tebogo Primary School last Wednesday, Keorapetse said it was common for government to assist companies facing a similar predicament with supplementary budget to keep them afloat. He said a financial rescue...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 20 May 2015
Stanbic plans to go fully digital
Stanbic’s head of channels for Africa, Adrian Vermooten said this when addressing customers at the Francistown wine tasting festival that was held at Roots of Africa here recently. He said the bank planned to invest in digital technology across...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BoB keeps hawk eye on cross-border banking
“The Bank of Botswana and the Reserve Bank of India have decided to enter into Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to facilitate supervisory collaboration and exchange of information between the two supervisory authorities on matters of mutual...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
All-star line-up for Africas Grandest Gathering
International artists announced at the press conference held in Johannesburg include three-time Grammy-nominated soul songstress, Angie Stone (USA), Grammy-nominated jack swing trio SWV (USA), three-time solo bassist award-winner, Victor Wooten...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
Guns have infiltrated our society
The police are still investigating the incidents. This adds to crime statitics that show an average of seven murders, and tens of armed robbery cases every week. What is disturbing is the rate at which our streets are becoming a haven for guns, yet...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 20 May 2015
USA and USSR
20 May 2015
Orange Employee Volunteering Week ends on a positive note
The week’s activities included a career guidance fair, basic computing lessons and a Maths and Science quiz where the winners walked away with Orange Kliff phones each loaded with data. In addition to the activities and interaction with the...
399,Staff Writer,, 20 May 2015
The escalation of conflict between Israel and Palestine
Whilst we recognise that there is violence from both sides, there is nevertheless no excuse for the disproportionate callousness that is displayed by the Israeli army against Palestinian civilians.  What is happening in Palestine is simply an...
475,Correspondent,, 20 May 2015
'I was misunderstood'
The report displays serious miscommunication or misapprehension between me and the reporter, where I criticise the Water Utilities Corporation for demanding and obtaining compliance by Magang to build infrastructure, in this case a pipeline from...
55028,Festus Mogae,php64F7.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Broke BCP seek help from members
Addressing Letswapo region members recently in Palapye, the party secretary general, Kentse Rammidi called for members to rescue the party. Rammidi said the current contributions are not enough to sustain the party or even run the party head office...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 20 May 2015
Calls for mining legal framework overhaul
Obuseng was speaking at the just ended Third Alternative Mining Forum held in Gaborone last week. He said the rationale for the review was to assist in identifying and characterising the legal status of the extract sector in Botswana with emphasis on...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 20 May 2015
Name independence awards after selected icons!
My intuition is that naming all awards as simply ‘presidential’ doesn’t project the various talents of the recipients so honoured. Moreover it blurs the distinctive personalities of the presidential office under which they serve or...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Gaborone Dam benefits from smaller dams in catchment area Mokaila
The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR), Kitso Mokaila, said contrary to concerns that the dams have interrupted the inflow of the dam, insufficient rains were to blame instead.  Residents of Tlokweng heard this yesterday...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
BCP winds up consultations in two weeks Rammidi
In recent weeks the BCP leadership has been engaging its members on the party’s intentions to begin coalition talks with the UDC. Various BCP leaders, among them president Dumelang Saleshando, his deputy Kesitegile Gobotswang, spokesperson...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Peace eludes BMWU
Some of the suspended members include former secretary general Bob Malele, deputy president Joseph Tsimako, deputy secretary Sebataladi Ramoitoi, treasurer Peter Marewa  and chairperson (SHE) David Lesejane. The former secretary general got the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Church building illegal Council
The building belonged to Mission to the World of Ministries International Church in Mogoditshane. KDC Council Secretary, Wazha Tema, revealed to Mmegi in an interview that the building was deferred in 2012 by the Self Help Housing Agency (SHHA) for...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
Siblings fight over bread
Appearing before Mogoditshane Customary Court yesterday, the accused pleaded not guilty and blatantly said the court failed to listen to his frustrations. The accused, Godiraone told the court that his sister and his mother had plotted to destroy...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
CEO shot dead
The incident took place at around 10 pm. Botswana Police Service spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Mbulawa, confirmed this yesterday. Although Mbulawa could not reveal much information as the matter is still fresh, he confirmed that...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 20 May 2015
'Kgosi ya lopelwa'
54378,Kennedy Ramokone,, 20 May 2015
President Mugabe addressing members of the media at a press conference
Minister denies Khama-Mugabe confrontation
Addressing journalists yesterday afternoon at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Venson- Moitoi said it was not true either, that Khama walked out of the summit in Harare. She said Khama got permission from the chair of the meeting to leave...
Bame Piet 20 May 2015
A volunteer doctor providing free eye treatment to children. The PAC have questioned the productivity of Cuban doctors
PAC members question Cuban doctors’ productivity, motivation
The members raised queries after the Ministry of Health’s deputy Permanent Secretary, Tebogo Banamile stated that the remuneration is an allowance from the Cuban government. She told PAC that Cuban doctors were entitled to between $600 and...
Baboki Kayawe 20 May 2015
MoH seeks return to de-centralisation
“We believe de-centralisation is the way to go,” said Banamile who was standing in for MoH Permanent Secretary, Dr Shennaz El-Halabi. She said de-centralisation would work very well because services are delivered at district level. PAC...
Baboki Kayawe 20 May 2015
Olopeng
Youth ministry to introduce YDF data-base
The YDF started in 2008 but the ministry does not have proper records of the number of clients or failed projects. The scheme aims at empowering youth to own businesses and create sustainable employment opportunities for young people. It caters for...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 20 May 2015
Kutlapye
PMH opens first MDT clinic
“In order to improve health of women diagnosed with cancer in Botswana, Princess Marina Hospital Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology Departments have established the first MDT clinic in Botswana,” he stated. He said the MDT clinic...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 20 May 2015
Over 1, 000 nursing professionals, stakeholders and industry captains are attending the nursing conference
BINC expected to attract 1,000 nurses and stakeholders from Africa
BINC is the collaboration between BONU, Aviwe and the Ministry of Health. Speaking during a stakeholders’ briefing yesterday, Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) vice president, Mmapula Nyepetsi said the three organisations had joined forces to...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 20 May 2015
Baby dumping worries Dukwi Kgosi
He told Mmegi that he is worried that since March, two babies have been found dumped in the village.The second case happened last Thursday when a two-month-old baby girl wrapped in blankets was found dumped in the bush on the outskirts of Boiteko...
Pini Bothoko | 20 May 2015
Two bodies burnt beyond recognition in a car accident
Kutlwano police traffic officer Superintendent Alison Mbaiwa said two cars, an Audi and Mazda Bongo (Combi), caught fire after colliding next to the Sebina junction. He said that the two cars collided after the Mazda driver lost control of the...
Lindiwe Mozola 20 May 2015
Elephants have become a terror for North East villages
Elephants terrorise North East District
This concern was raised by council chairperson of the North East District Council (NEDC) Florah Mpetsane, when delivering a speech during the ongoing full council meeting on Monday. Mpetsane said the Department of Wildlife and National Parks in the...
Pini Bothoko | 20 May 2015
Charma Gal performing at Khawa PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Give Charma Gal a break!
If the tables were however turned, she wouldn’t be receiving any support or sympathy. Many people would be asking what’s “wrong with her?” or “What did she do to her husband?”  But now that she decided to...
Keletso Thobega 20 May 2015
Trucks waiting to cross into Zambia at Kazungula. Truckers plying the Trans- Kalahari Highway have threatened to boycott the road. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Jwaneng mayor warns against Trans-Kalahari Highway robberies
The transit road, which stretches from Tlokweng border gate, through Jwaneng, to Gantsi and into Namibia has seen accidents involving trucks carrying goods such as maize, cooking oil and vegetables.  It is alleged that residents between Jwaneng...
Lebogang Baingapi 20 May 2015
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KPMG probe absolves Letshego boss
The damning email, purportedly from concerned staff members, was circulated among the microlender’s board members and media houses. Audit firm, KPMG Chartered Accountants Botswana, dismissed the allegations as unfounded following an...
Isaac Pinielo 20 May 2015
Kingdom Bank offices in Gaborone
BoB shuts down Kingdom Bank
KBAL, which has no resident depositors based in Botswana, was placed under temporary management by Bank of Botswana (BoB) two months ago due to acute liquidity constraints that resulted in depositors failing to withdraw their monies while workers...
Brian Benza 20 May 2015
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FCC vs BLLAHWU
Thuso Palai 20 May 2015
PPC plant in Gaborone
Higher Botswana sales help lift PPC revenues
PPC’s revenue increased by nine per cent to R4541m  for the half year ended March 2015, on the back of increased volumes in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Rwanda, as well as the consolidation of sales from Safika Cement and Pronto...
Staff Writer 20 May 2015
Look who is crying now?
It is common knowledge that the opposition parties have always vociferously spoken out against this abuse of resources by the ruling party. The resources often include both the financial and the institutional resources. It is an open secret that...
Mmegi Editor | 20 May 2015
Young Zebras: We could be onto something BIG here
That is a commendable feat for the Pio Paul led side. Despite the hammering, the team has great potential and can get us favourable results in the future. The team just needs to be nurtured and all done to ensure that it stays and develops...
Thuso Palai 20 May 2015
Kelly Khumalo
Khumalo back by popular demand
She will be back in the country on May 30 for a show at Masakeng Recreational Park in Morwa, just two weeks after her performance at Trekkers Club in Mogoditshane. While the release of the original Asine was enough to get Khumalo on the spotlight,...
Chippa Legodimo 20 May 2015
Kgosi Kgafela Linchwe at Malotwana graveyard
The Molotwana graveyard – Who is responsible?
The first is William Harbour who died in April 1919 whose remains are marked with an obelisk style headstone. Was he the person who owned and ran the hotel which used to provide a meal for passengers whilst the train was slowly taking on water? Was...
Sandy Grant 20 May 2015
Baatshwana on the left with fellow dancer Lebogang Disele
Lack of resources hinders dance industry progress
Speaking to Showbiz dance consultant, Tumisang Baatshwana complained that a number of factors including lack of funds and dance studios play a major role in the stagnation of the local dance industry.  “There is a great apperception for...
Dumisani Ncube 20 May 2015
Model camp collection, from left to right: Twaambo, David, Peggy and Torqull
Model Camp vows to unearth talent
Model Camp a collection of four professional models facilitates open workshops every last Saturday of the month at President Hotel. The four models are Twaambo Simbanyima, Torqull, David Rekereng and Peggy Grynberg the only female in the group....
Dumisani Ncube 20 May 2015
Contract talks: Gumbo
GU say no decision yet on technical team
He said as far as he is aware, the club is still is talks with the head coach regarding his future at the club. This follows rumours that Gumbo’s contract has been extended after winning the Mascom Top 8 this season. There were also rumours...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 20 May 2015
Makwala
BAA reveals why Makwala was overlooked
Bantsi told journalists in Gaborone yesterday that the Commonwealth Games 800m champion, Nijel Amos had fared better than Makwala. Amos made the cut while Makwala missed out. Bantsi noted Amos won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games as well as...
Calistus Kolantsho | 20 May 2015
Sponsorship blues: Miscellaneous
Returning Miscellaneous decry lack of sponsorship
Club chairman, Seiphetho Sefhako told Mmegi Sport that the club is going into the next season without a sponsor due to the lack of financiers in its hometown. “We have not found a sponsor yet and we are still looking for one. The economy of...
Bonte Seepi 20 May 2015
Leadership changes: Teams in the north have a new leadership after the weekend elections
New brooms take over northern softball
Oeme Morupisi was voted the new general manager, taking over from Justus Juswane, while Same Molete, who was previously the treasurer, took over as the new secretary taking over from Molatedi Manyapeza. Shatisani July replaced Molete as the new...
Koketso Kgoboge 20 May 2015
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In Wednesday's paper
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 20 May 2015
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US charges six Chinese nationals for stealing trade secrets
The six, including three university professors, are accused of using the technology to benefit universities and companies controlled by Beijing. One of the group, Tianjin University professor Hao Zhang, has been arrested but the rest are believed to...
Correspondent 20 May 2015
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