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In Tuesday's paper
21 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,, 21 May 2015
Lukewarm start for Botswana chess in Malawi
Botswana is represented by Woman International Master Boikhutso Mudongo in the Ladies’ Section, Fide Master Thato Olebile and Clifford Masole in the Open Section. The tournament started with Round 1 last Saturday and will conclude with Round 9...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Unwell Highlanders top striker to miss ECCO clash
Apparently, Josiah, who is the team’s most prolific striker with six goals, fell sick immediately after their beMOBILE league game, which the two teams drew 1-1. He was rushed to the Selebi-Phikwe Primary Hospital where he was hospitalised for...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 21 May 2015
Pitched battles ensue as
Also having football lovers on the edge of their chairs are protests that have clouded the league in the past week. Mochudi Centre Chiefs are currently leading the title race with 60 points, eight points adrift of their nearest rivals, Township...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 21 May 2015
Promised Girls have surprise plans under their sleeve
Promised Girls manager, Abigail Maphane, told Showbiz that they were surprised by how their performance at the show became be their ticket to fame. “Since that performance we have been receiving offers from different promoters, including one...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
FNBB Mall branch overthrows others in the inaugural FNBB Potong food competition
Subsequent to the winners are Broadhurst, Riverwalk and the First Place branch, respectively. The winners walked away with a trophy. FNBB staff members, with the support of the bank hosted and organised the competition, which was meant to build...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 21 May 2015
Ke Thala Dinte launch slated for April 25
The new offering Ke Thala Dinte, like its predecessor, Leso la Monnamogolo, has already created a lot of hype for its controversial title and lyrics. While some are adamant the song has some vulgar connotations, Ratshega said once again, music...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Please evacuate students, reduce travel to South Africa
Eight people have been killed in the latest spate of attacks. Minister Venson-Moitoi urged parents whose children are studying in South Africa to help by talking to them and discouraging them from moving about unnecessarily. “The situation is...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 21 May 2015
Indiscriminate disposal of litter worries mayor
21 May 2015
Stanbic extends self service channels
The new services are aimed at enhancing the Stanbic Bank experience, with a view to adding a greater degree of convenience to customers’ lives. Says Stanbic Bank Botswana Head of Self Service Channels, Southwell Mbongwe: “Prepaid...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
BDC divest from Asphalt
Last year, the corporation embarked on an exercise to review its business portfolio, which is aimed at divesting from approximately 12 percent of its current portfolio of projects and shed assets that do not necessarily fit into the new strategy....
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Local cooking oil penetrates market
Arona Natural Food’s cooking oil can now be found on the shelves of international retail giant Woolworths and Choppies’ outlets at Westgate and Northgate. The company’s managing director, Fannie Gwizi said that they are pursuing...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Facebook spins money for budding Motswana entrepreneur
The bubbly Gaborone-based young woman, popularly known as Cyoyo, is making money through selling cellular phones as an agent for retail stores. “I sell brand new phones that are boxed and sealed from shops with warranty,” she...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Textile industry lack skills in Botswana- Josh
Mukesh was speaking at the Nortex long service awards held recently at the Nortex premises in Francistown. He said that as much as they subscribed to the value of citizen empowerment, lack of skills especially in specialised areas continued to be a...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 21 May 2015
Remembering Peter Woto, a natural born leader
Former Botswana National Front (BNF) activist, Woto, succumbed to an undisclosed cancer ailment passed on April 9, 2015 and was buried in his home village of Zwenshambe this past weekend. At the funeral, speaker after speaker spoke passionately...
1206,James Kgosi,, 21 May 2015
Zimbabwean national charged with uttering false document, denied bail
The state alleges that Jeff Chigaundu, 48, presented a false First National Bank (FNB) cheque to Jan Japan Company, in order to obtain two Toyota Hiace mini buses and an E320 Mercedes Benz, all worth P266 000, in Francistown on February 7,...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BNFYL wants Batswana students evacuated from SA
Speaking at a press conference at the BNFYL offices, secretary general, Arafat Khan said Batswana students should be evacuated until there is guarantee that the situation in South Africa had stabilised. “We are disturbed by lack of decisive...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Not all South Africans are xenophobic - SA businesswoman
Mahanyele said she was shocked by the recent spate of violence that occurred in her home country. Speaking at BOCCIM Women’s Power Seminar held in Cresta Lodge on Saturday, Mahanyele said xenophobia was unacceptable, emphasising that Africans...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Judgment reserved in foreign inmates ARV case
Alternatively, Gift Mwale who is currently serving a 10-year sentence for robbery demands to be released so that he can fend for himself and get HIV drugs. Last week, he was ordered by Justice Key Dingake of the Gaborone High Court to back up his...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Abbie gets better by the day
The mother of the 14-year-old girl, Lerato Ntshabele, said that after the fungal infection was washed out her daughter is getting better. She also posted a video of her daughter online and wrote on Please Help Abbie Get Well facebook page that:...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Botswana passport makes top four in Africa
The Seychelles has the most powerful passport in Africa followed by Mauritius, South Africa and then Botswana. The info-graphic ranked countries travelling document according to the number of nations their passport holders can enter either without a...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Male civil servants cry for paternity leave
This came to light during the negotiations on salary and conditions of service for the year 2015/16 earlier this month. According to the resolutions of negotiations, the parties agreed to defer some of the negotiable items, as they could not reach an...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Heavy rains thwart Khamas Mabesekwa visit
It was a sad moment for the elders who came in large numbers to greet and possibly shake hands with the President and his entourage as it had been intended. Things started going wrong when the well-decorated table that was laid for the President and...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Now Marina suspends patients referrals to South Africa
Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) suspended patients’ referrals to South Africa (SA) since yesterday, PMH Chief Communications and Public Relations Officer, Donnell Kutlapye, has stated in a press release. “Princess Marina Hospital has...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
South Africa to deploy army over anti-immigrant attacks
Police have struggled to contain mobs who have attacked foreigners from Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and other African countries in both the economic capital Johannesburg and in the port city of Durban. The government had vowed to crack down...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
I dont take pics with girls who wear weaves
“You’re lucky that you were sneaky enough to have him take a picture of you next to me, otherwise I would have refused. I don’t take pictures with girls who have your kind of hair,” Masekela told a student who had taken a...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
We are all Makwerekwere!
Even with our painful history, we have allowed ourselves to be shallow and empty. We have allowed ourselves to be pawns of the West and to hate our own people to the extent that we can kill each other. It’s a shame.  We can’t blame...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
In Friday paper
21 May 2015
Pitsane councillor quits BDP, joins UDC
His defection comes hardly four days after his former party BDP lost parliamentary by election for that area. “I was accused of having contributed in Eric Molale’s defeat. The truth of matter was that Molale was not saleable amongst the...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Montshos 2011 victory to spur team in Beijing
Botswana has embarked on another seven-men team expedition to the 15th World Championships starting in Beijing, China tomorrow until August 30. The Justice Dipeba coached team would draw inspiration from Montsho’s exploits four years ago as...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 21 May 2015
Crunch ties in rugby semi finals
The rivalry among the four top teams; Gaborone Hogs, University of Botswana Rhinos, BDF Cheetahs and Livingstone Kolobeng Jaguars will continue as they battle for a spot in the final. The first match, to be played at the UB Stadium, pits Rhinos...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Body builders clash in Gaborone Classic
The inaugural contest was held last year. It will feature three categories including junior Under-23, senior body builders which has 15 contestants respectively and bikini division which has five contestants.  “Judges will be looking for...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Botswana host Under-19 girls tourney
The tournament will feature four nations, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and the hosts Botswana. Botswana play Mozambique in the opening match this morning at 9:30am. Botswana has 15 players in camp under the guidance of BCA development officer,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Namibia to host 2016 COSAFA Cup
Namibia will stage the event for the first time in their history between May 15-29 at two venues in the capital Windhoek – the Sam Nujoma Stadium and Independence Stadium. The Ministry of Sport, Youth & National Service confirmed to the...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
Body builders clash in Gaborone Classic
The inaugural contest was held last year. It will feature three categories including junior Under-23, senior body builders which has 15 contestants respectively and bikini division which has five contestants.  “Judges will be looking for...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Hurting Ngurungu face ruthless Chiefs
But Ngurungu’s quest for victory would be made more difficult by a rampaging Magosi who have found the net eight times in two matches. Maun Sports Complex is expected to be packed to the rafters as Sankoyo would be banking on home crowd to...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 21 May 2015
From the Great Wall of China, gold beckons
Nijel Amos Name: Nijel Carlos Amos D.O.B: 15 March 1994 P.O.B: Marobela, Central Discipline: 800m, 4x400m Personal Best: 1:41:73 (World junior record) Achievements: World Junior Championships 2012 (gold), London 2012 Olympics (silver), Glasgow...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
World Championships Team Raring To Go
Coach, Justice Dipeba told Mmegi from China yesterday that the team has trained well and is raring to go. Isaac Makwala had a lengthy workout in Germany while Amos was training in South Africa. The rest of the team trained locally under the eye of...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Is jersey 10 losing panache?
In the beginning, football jersey numbers were meant for referees to distinguish players on the field. Permanent numbers allocated to each player were first introduced at the 1954 World Cup. But as time went by, it became more than just a number...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 21 May 2015
Teams shun filthy dressing rooms
The latest weekend incident saw Township Rollers players trooping into their bus instead of the changing room, at recess during their clash against Nico United in Selebi-Phikwe on Saturday. Their coach, Mark Harrison and his technical team had to...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Democracy under siege
The English term democracy and the 14th-century French word democratie come from the Greek demokratia via the Latin democratia. The Greek radical demos means “common people,” and kratos means “rule, or power.” How did we...
53170,Solly Rakgomo,, 21 May 2015
Questioning the bulging BDF leadership
This military organisation has exercised itself professionally in their past international assignments and in many ways excelled beyond expectations of their Western counterparts. These assignments included UN Peacekeeping role and different joint...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Goodhope/Mabule by-election results
He garnered 6,152 votes while Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) Eric Molale trailed him with 4,372. Botswana Congress Party Candidate (BCP) came a distant third with 385 votes. The by-election followed an abrupt and shocking resignation of the...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Gem to ramp production at Ghaghoo
Ghaghoo output was below target in the first six months of the year, with the company treating 132,125 tonnes, to produce 35,285 carats. “Focus will be on converting the Ghaghoo mine from its commissioning phase into sustaining operational...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Exhausted
With luck, you will see some of the pictures and newspaper coverage of the event that will show that the conference, like last year’s, was very different to other conferences. I have spent a small but significant proportion of my life in...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 21 May 2015
Fairscape Precinct secures 60% occupancy
The building, which is valued at over P400 million, was designed as a multi-purpose development comprising A grade offices, penthouses as well as two free standing office blocks around a central piazza. Speaking at the official opening of the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Another bid-rigging case dismissed on technicalities
The companies, Creative Business Solutions trading as Bread and Butter Foods and Rabbit Group, were accused of having connived to rig a €139,600 (P20.7 million) tender for the supply of 1.5 million units of infant formula in 400 gramme cans to...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Trade Hub: Obliterating Africas trade bottlenecks
Business Week: Despite the majority of activities of USAID being regional in nature, which ones did certainly target Botswana as a direct beneficiary? Kevin O’Loughlin: The Trade Hub is working closely with the government of Botswana to...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Diamond slump halves economic growth forecast
The projected budget deficit is further exacerbated by an increase in government expenditure for the year due to public sector salary adjustments as well as cost associated with drought relief measures. A 2016-2017 Budget Strategy Paper (BSP)...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Markets: Send out your writing!
Here are a few markets for you to send your writing to!  A writer writes and a writer submits if they ever want to be published. 1. 2016 Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award The winner of this short story contest wins £30,000. You must...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Setswana in the very roots of mankind (Part 2)
We then proceeded to show how Setswana helps us explain words like “Anunnaki” itself, as well as others like Earth (KI), LU.LU, Adam, Eve, and Eden. All these are key words that speak to our primordial roots and we have even shown how...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Molefabangwe
21 May 2015
Surely IEC can do better
But just as hope rose that all was on track, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) put the nation through the anxious moments of verification and counting. For more than 16 hours, the crowds waited outside Goodhope Secondary School hall for...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 21 May 2015
Space travel opens a portal of doom
Fantastic 4 is marred in controversy that even overshadows the supervillian in the movie. Word reaching yours truly suggests that director Josh Trank got fired halfway through the production of this masterpiece, which caused major re-shoots, as he...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 21 May 2015
Brenda celebrates 26 years in music
The lineup for the event includes John Selolwane, Friends of Friends Jazz Band, JJ, George Swabi from Botswana and Linda Mpale of Umvuso Band, South Africa.  To put the cherry on top Brenda’s new CD will be released on the same day...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Cresta Bosele to celebrate Letlhafula Day in style
This year the event will mark its fifth year and it is expected to be one of the biggest events in town. Cresta Bosele Hotel guest relations officer, Masego Masunga, said that this year the event is going to have some improvements to show...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 21 May 2015
Frank Lyn the musical street preacher
He is well known for serenading crowds with gospel tunes around the streets of Gaborone, he has warmed his way into the hearts of many with his melodic voice. “I am known as a musician, but I do not call myself one. I am a musical preacher who...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Frank Lyn the musical street preacher
He is well known for serenading crowds with gospel tunes around the streets of Gaborone, he has warmed his way into the hearts of many with his melodic voice. “I am known as a musician, but I do not call myself one. I am a musical preacher who...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Rise of the giants
From decades ago when the 11-storey Orapa House towered over the city, the perfect set of factors are combining to encourage the development of skyscrapers in the city. The iconic Onion Tower, a once much revered landmark and the stuff of urban...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
From Ghetto boy to Kasi man thats me China
I have been rising every morning from a house in Gabs’s notoriously crime-ridden Bontleng location since October last year. Prior to that I was waking up in another SHHA house at the comparatively tranquil location of Extension. Extension is...
576,Galebolae Ngakane,php5932.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Difficult inroads for women in business
Women in Agriculture At independence Botswana’s economy depended largely on agriculture, specifically beef production and women’s roles in the sector were very much pronounced. Recent studies show that while agriculture continues to be...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Eight young movers and shakers
Power has historically been held in a dominant/subordinate paradigm, with girls and women in the subordinate posture, which meant exclusion from education, wealth accumulation and policymaking. Leadership is a primary mediator of power because...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BCP should join UDC now Analysts
The results of the weekend by-elections in Goodhope/Mabule constituency and recent internal squabbles that rocked the BCP have rekindled calls for the opposition party to join the UDC quickly. Analysts believe that the results of the weekend...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Diamond dealer freed
Solo freed Messiah Mbo, 37, after the prosecution failed to furnish the High Court with a full record of proceedings from the lower court. Mbo’s attorney Kesegofetse Molosiwa successfully applied for the case to be dismissed when the matter...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Liar, bitter...
Defence lawyer Thapelo Mphala, representing 29-year-old Keduetswe Nthupisang who is accused of indecently assaulting a 10-year-old girl by squeezing her breasts and private parts, was interogating the child’s mother, who stood as state witness,...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 21 May 2015
BDP conducts membership audit
This comes after the party found out that the numbers they got from the 2014 general elections is not reflective of what they obtained on the ground. The BDP secretary general Botsalo Ntuane admitted that their database is corrupted and pretty...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Opposition advocates for electronic voting
This comes after IEC took 48 hours to release results of last weekend’s Goodhope/Mabule by-election. Verification process took about 16 hours while vote  counting started around 12:05 midday on Sunday and lasted until about 02:00 am the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Judges want Dibotelo impeached
Following the unprecedented move by Chief Justice (CJ) Maruping Dibotelo to report four of his colleagues to the police for investigation, 12 judges have written to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to start impeachment proceedings against...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Investigation officer crumbles under cross-examination
Investigating officer, Milton Mapenge, who was instructed by then assistant police commissioner, Keabetswe Makgophe to probe into the matter of the missing Momphitlhi, was cross-examined by attorney, Martin Dingake. He was the last witness called by...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Death row inmate seeks clemency from Khama
According to documents seen by Mmegi, the attorney for 55-year-old Patrick Gabaakanye, Martin Dingake has already written to Khama and the Attorney General (AG).   In the letter dated August 18, 2015 as Application for a Prerogative of...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Why Molale lost Goodhope/Mabule by-election
It was inevitable that the BDP and its parliamentary candidate, Eric Molale, were set to lose. Molale’s charisma and eloquence were doubtful. His oratory skills could not match those of the opposition, led by youthful politicians. His civil...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Khama magic on deathbed
When President Ian Khama warned his party followers that he was not a politician, and that he was forced into politics by some people, they took his statement lightly. Instead of requesting him to step aside, to let others lead the Botswana...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Khama magic on deathbed
President Ian Khama has distributed blankets, done walkabouts, appeared on the Daily News front page, and Btv more times than his predecessors combined, but he is just not so attractive to the voters anymore, writes BAME PIET and TSAONE...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Khama: to Be or Not to Be African - Opinion
Such euphoric anticipations are not without basis. Since assuming power in 2008, President Khama has exhibited an obtrusive contemptuous identity of a lone dissenter when it comes to regional issues. Most Zimbabweans remember his infamous...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
Nelson Mandela grandson charged with raping girl of 15
The 24-year-old, who cannot be named until he enters his plea, is accused of raping the teenager in the toilets of a bar in Johannesburg. Earlier in the week, the family of the alleged victim said that Mr Mandela's ex-wife, Winnie...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Results
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Standings
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
In this week papaer
21 May 2015
Newsmaker of the year - Judges suspension: Litmus test to our democracy
  Never has it happened since independence in 1966 that separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary would be tested to that limit. The suspension of Justices Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang brought...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
The Most Outstanding Players In The League Thus Far
Segolame Boy When he joined Township Rollers last season, Boy was touted as one of the most promising players in the league during his time at Miscellaneous. He needed no orientation when he joined Rollers and quickly became a key figure despite...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Christmas Soccer Tournaments Kick-Off Countrywide
It is during this period that places such as Thamaga, North East and Tswapong host some of the biggest tournaments. Eight teams from the villages of Marobela, Tjizwina, Makaleng and Nshakashogwe will battle it out in the second edition of...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Rollers Humiliate Nico United
The match however failed to attract a good crowd, perhaps due to the fact that on the same night there was a music festival in the city, where South African artist Cassper Nyovest was performing. Popa dominated the game from the word go and could...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Berry Heart Launches Lingerie Line
The line is called ‘For Dinner’ and it is aimed at promoting sexuality and embracing women’s feminine side. Different models walked the runway to showcase the poet’s long anticipated lingerie line. The lingerie was designed...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Motswana Artivist Gets Queen Lizs Nod
The awards, governed by The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust in collaboration with The Royal Commonwealth Society, were founded in 2014 to celebrate and honour young leaders from within the 53 Commonwealth member states. The award selection...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Sefalana Produces Its Own Milk
The retail behemoth is also introducing a range of soft drinks going by the brand name, Kwencha, which is expected to be available in all Sefalana stores in advance of Christmas. Finance director, Mohamed Osman, says since they own 52 stores across...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Retailers Warned Against Displaying Prices In Rand
According to the ministry, this amounts to unfair trade practice in which the Pula/Rand exchange rate differential is not passed onto the consumer as in most cases consumers are made to pay in Pula currency without taking the exchange rate...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
The Year Of The Choppies Juggernaut
Reflecting on the year, Choppies director Ram Ottapathu singled out the listing in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as a milestone moment for Choppies, although the process also required him and fellow...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Motswana Wins Orange Innovation Award
The 2015 Orange AMEA Developers Challenge was launched in August in France and 11 other countries in Africa and the Middle East including Botswana, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Guinea Conakry,...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Merry Christmas And Compliments Of The New Season
Since the beginning of this month, people have been on the move as evidenced by the number of vehicles on the roads. Traffic jams in urban areas are the order of the day as local roads cannot cope with too many vehicles at peak hours. The majority of...
540,Monitor Editor,, 21 May 2015
Khama
21 May 2015
Let the people have fun this festive!
I don’t know about everybody else but on a personal level, this has been a good year. I didn’t win the lotto, I still don’t drive my dream car, but still I feel fulfilled and thankful to the one above.  I did things my way,...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 29) The Jameson Raid
This followed the trio’s reluctant acceptance of Chamberlain’s “half loaf” settlement, which we now know from the exposure of once secret documents was originally intended to only be a pause in Rhodes’ ultimate takeover...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
The Year Of 4G Internet
Following the launch of 4G technology for mobile devices, Orange quickly introduced an affordable 4G enabled smartphone (Orange Roya) to allow different groups of people to access the technology. The Orange Roya currently goes for...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Mascom Adds 14 More Kitsong Centres
Mascom communications manager Barbara Reatshwana says her organisation entered into partnership for the development and donations of Kitsong centres in 2009, resulting in 81 villages receiving the ICT package that allows villages to do ICT-related...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Orange ends the year with an All for Customer Day
According to the Sales Support Manager and coordinator of the event, Agatha Ellwood, the events of the day are meant to give employees who are non-customer facing a full day’s experience and a true feel and meaning of working in a shop,...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
ABM University College Fetes SOS Village Kids
The academic institution visited SOS to present Christmas presents to the children that stay at the home last Thursday. As way of receiving and showing gratitude for the gifts, SOS Children’s Village Tlokweng Family Care Based Manger, Clarah...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Momentous Year As BIC Celebrates 40
As they turned 40, BIC says they were proud of a clientele data base of 17,000 customers‚“We have managed to retain customers who have been with the company from when it first opened doors for business,” says Komissa Burzlaff BIC...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
A Dim Year For the Stars
It has been generally a quite year in as far as hits are concerned, with the traditional festive season hitmaker, Charma Gal, yet again being miles ahead of the pack.  We look at the stars that took a stab at the shine this year.   The...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
A Dim Year For the Stars
It has been generally a quite year in as far as hits are concerned, with the traditional festive season hitmaker, Charma Gal, yet again being miles ahead of the pack.  We look at the stars that took a stab at the shine this year.   The...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Matsetsenkane Are Back
But wait before you make conclusions. This time around, Matsetsenkane would be terrorising Thamaga football teams after unanimously agreeing to form a football club to keep them away from a life of terror they have been living. The gangsters...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Singing and dancing at 75
This is Mishozi Emelda Molokomme,75, very energetic looking despite her age. She says she still sings and dances in her old age just like during her youth, and that has kept her body in fresh shape. She wants every elderly person to embrace this...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Warrant Of Arrest Issued Against Kanye Robbery Suspect
The suspect, 34-year-old Gaofenngwe Seitiso of Kanye was to appear for mention yesterday together with his co-accused, Evans Mhiwatiwa, 43, from Zimbabwe and Thuso Tankomane, 28, from Molepolole. The trio has been on bail, but surprisingly Tankomane...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Sjamboked for rioting
Mongalo said three members of the Special Support Group (SSG) sjamboked him and his friend as they waited for someone by Boikanyo Filling Station where an angry mob had been dispersed. He said: “There were car parts I had ordered from Gaborone...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
21 May 2015
Masters tours FIFA Goal Project site
Accompanied by the Francistown Regional Football Association (FRAFA) leadership, Masters conducted the tour in a bid to familiarise himself with the site so that he can make an informed decision before applying for funding from FIFA. He said the tour...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 21 May 2015
Youth Games audit delayed
Serufho told Mmegi Sport the auditing which was supposed to be completed last November was still being done. “We want everything to be done in order. Therefore we do not want to rush the auditing process,” said Serufho.  He did not...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BOKA defies BNSC
BOKA has said it would go ahead with a planned meeting on Saturday to elect new leaders, although the BNSC wants the vote set aside pending the implementation of a task force report. The BNSC was forced to intervene last December when BOKA was...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Champions BDF XI draw Rollers in Top 8
BDF XI beat Rollers in a tense penalty shoot-out at the National Stadium to lift the trophy last season. Now Rollers have vowed to revenge, while BDF XI maintain the trophy would remain at SSKB. “We have been waiting for this challenge. I am...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
A fresh sound from Lesokwanes lips
This would appear as an unfair judgement and comparison, but when he failed to blossom as a recording artist it seemed his detractors were right to a certain extent. Perhaps this was just a case of the musician choosing the wrong music genre for...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Taukobong returns with debut album
Together with Unity Band, Taukobong was also a constant feature at the then very popular Monate Sukiri annual festivals. Her career started in 1989 and within a short period she became one of the country’s well-respected performers. But at...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Churches
21 May 2015
Thank you Batswana
  Compassion shown by the nation in response to the appeals of the Ntshabele family in the past few weeks is heart-warming. Compassion shown by the nation in response to the appeals of the Ntshabele family in the past few weeks is...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 21 May 2015
BOFEPUSO has betrayed workers
During the infamous industrial strike of 2011 some of us were not so blind to see the brewing of a betrayal in the major union that ultimately saw some of the key union members leaving their jobs to stand for political offices having used the...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
Another sure victory for Blatter
Despite pockets of defiance, Blatter’s Presidency remains as strong as ever. By the look of things, and unless if something changes dramatically, Blatter will go when he decides to, and until then, we will just have to stomach him....
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BOFEPUSO has betrayed workers
During the infamous industrial strike of 2011 some of us were not so blind to see the brewing of a betrayal in the major union that ultimately saw some of the key union members leaving their jobs to stand for political offices having used the...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
Sir Seretse Khama and Ruth Khama
How many have been lost? So let’s take this particular photo as a test of sorts – not least because it is an unknown, having been neither exhibited nor published. It’s a character photo because it shows a very relaxed smiling...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Tsogwane encourages mutually beneficial PPPs
Tsogwane was officiating at the Botswana Association for Local Authorities (BALA) 16th national conference on Tuesday at Adansonia Hotel.   The four day long conference is themed ‘Unlocking investment opportunities-modernising service...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 21 May 2015
Agriculture study to inform policy changes
A statement from SB has revealed that the agency will collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) in conducting the Agriculture Census from January to December this year. The statement added that the survey would help in achieving the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
PPADB-Zac in P330m tender dispute
The PPADB moved to the Court of Appeal after the High Court nullified its decision to deny Zac a P330 million infrastructure development contract for the Ministry of Lands in Metsimotlhabe Block 4. On Tuesday this week, Court of Appeal heard that the...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Enraged Maun taxi operators cry foul
At a meeting with Maun West legislator, Tawana Moremi at the bus rank last Sunday, Maun Taxi and Combi Association chairman, Rothomia Ithuteng accused government transport authorities, the North West District Council (NWDC) and police of failing the...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 21 May 2015
Nurses, govt square up in CoA
Two years ago, the High Court ruled in favour of government’s move to externally advertise for promotional posts, instead of using the recommendations of Heads of Department, as was the case until July 2013. Before a three-judge CoA bench led...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Bakgatla to join Mampuru Day festivities
This follows two kgotla meetings last week where the tribe was informed that Kgosi Sekwati Mampuru III of Mamone has invited them along with Kgafela to the ceremony. According to Mangana regiment secretary, Kabelo Mosweetsi, the tribe will travel to...
431,Lerato Maleke,, 21 May 2015
Bone project excites Phikwes jobless youth
The youth group known as Brothers for All, operates under Mothers for All Charitable Organisation. It has carved a niche into the business that is the first of its kind not only in Selebi-Phikwe but in the country.  Mothers for All provides...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 21 May 2015
Zimbabwean kills countryman over piece-jobs
The accused, 27-year-old Lloyd Nyathi, allegedly became embroiled in a heated argument with Callistus Ndumbe after the latter accosted him over ‘stealing his piece-jobs’, eyewitnesses said. According to witnesses, Ndumbe accused Nyathi...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Trial dates set in BDF arson case
Ikanyeng, who is a Guidance and Counselling teacher, will be tried on June 29, 30 and July 14, 15 and 16. On Monday, defence counsel, Kabelo Gaonyadiwe, applied for the matter to be dismissed, saying the prosecutor, Mompoloki Gaboiphiwe was absent...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Two cyclists die after car collisions
Selebi-Phikwe station commander, Superintendent Victor Nlebesi said the deceased somehow lost control of his bicycle whose wheels came into violent contact with the truck. “The victim fell on the road with his head,” said Nlebesi....
48625,Esaleone Molaodi,,2014/december/01,2014-12-01 11:21:00, 21 May 2015
Contractor hired for Francistown facelift- FCC engineer
A contractor has been engaged to pave walkways within the Central Business District (CBD), a principal roads engineer at Francistown City Council (FCC), Tlamelo Segootsane has disclosed. The project, that began yesterday and is estimated to last for...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BCP youth feud over UDC cooperation
Tate Moalosi has been labelled a mole for postings on Facebook expressing support for cooperation with the UDC. Detractors have declared him a UDC sympathiser and vowed to vote for his opponent Macdonald Rakgare, the frontrunner in the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
New system wreaks havoc at UB
Gremlins within the integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (iERP) at the University of Botswana (UB) have led to the delays in the release of the results of the 2014 second semester and supplementary exams. Even as students battled to access their...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
In Thursday's paper
21 May 2015
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Hot Pursuit
An uptight and by-the-book cop tries to protect the outgoing widow of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road
In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Fast & Furious 7
Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Hot Pursuit
An uptight and by-the-book cop tries to protect the outgoing widow of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road
In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Hot Pursuit
An uptight and by-the-book cop tries to protect the outgoing widow of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road
In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Avengers: Age of Ultron
When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Fast & Furious 7
Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Paul exits a disgruntled man
Five players, were plucked from the Under-23 side, which Paul argued had affected his side ahead of a critical Olympic Games qualifier against Zambia tomorrow night. “I was never part of the selection. I do not want to talk further about it. A...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 21 May 2015
PASSOBO ready to host games despite limited funds
PASSOBO president, Shirley Keoagile told journalists in Gaborone on Tuesday that the Local Organising Committee (LOC) had made considerable efforts to mobilise resources, but financial challenges still persisted. Their budget is P300,000, but they...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 21 May 2015
Ruling on protests expected next week
The case between Sankoyo Bush Bucks and FC Satmos has since put the relegation on hold with the National Appeals Board (NAB) expected to make a ruling next week. Both Satmos and Notwane are in precarious situation and are waiting with bated breath...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
International athletes to spice Sports View meet
The event publicity secretary, Holiday Matibini told Mmegi Sport yesterday that athletes from Namibia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia have confirmed their participation. The Zimbabwean  contingent was expected to arrive last night. Namibia’s 800...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Butler, Pauls spectacular fall-out
Then he was still in charge, hours before he was dramatically axed as both the head of the Young Zebras side and Peter Butler’s assistant. At yesterday’s press briefing, BFA technical director, Ben Kgomela, in a bid to douse the flames...
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Outspoken Paul fired
Paul confirmed his departure, but referred further questions to the Botswana Football Association (BFA). “I cannot say much please talk to the BFA.”  Paul had been infuriated by soccer authorities’ decision to send five of his...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Sebina debuts with Loves Light
The 25-year-old finally released her much-anticipated debut single Loves Light on Monday in a number of radio stations and social networks. Speaking to Showbiz, the starlet says the Loves Light is a Neo-Soul track fused with a Borankana...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Mashaba helps Motswana achieve a dream
One of those is Lorato Otukile, who through the help of the award-winning Mashaba, formed a gospel group called Joyful Ambassadors that is due to release its first single later in June. In fact, Mashaba was key in selecting the 12 singers who form...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Tonota to host 10th National Culture Day
The annual festivity is expected to thrill attendees with a large variety of traditional cuisine, dance, music, games and fashion among others. According to MYSEC senior programme officer, Thelma Chaya, they have chosen Tonota as the host for the...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 21 May 2015
Beware of Mugabes leaven
Leaven, being an agent to make dough rise, is naturally thought of as a positive ingredient or something to be desired. Faith leaders explain that by this verse Jesus sought to warn his disciples that while the doctrine of the Pharisees and...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 21 May 2015
Leading global logistics company launched in Botswana
The general manager of Aramex Botswana, Kelly Ramputswa said at the launch that through the partnership with Sprint Couriers Botswana, the company would offer Batswana an opportunity to shop anywhere globally, with ease and convenience. “Once...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BOCCIM changes name to Business Botswana
The rebranding means the organisation has officially discarded the name BOCCIM, which it has been using since its establishment in 1971. The name change is only a single component of the organisation’s refocus as it aims to establish itself as...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Zimbabwean serial robbers failed to challenge incriminating evidence
The trio Thabani Mapunganyuka, Sungusani Tafarushe and Godwin Mapunganyuka allegedly used three pistols to rob Precious Filling Station about P7,500 on January 17, 2014. They were charged with three other people who are still on the run. During...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Exhibits missing in Setlampoloka murder trial
Yesterday the prosecutor, Dumisani Marapo told Justice Leatile Dambe when the case resumed that the state is in a predicament because the missing exhibits may affect the flow of the case. Marapo explained that the exhibits were transferred from...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Judgment in MoH lawsuit set for December
Thirty-nine-year-old Stella Dube, the complainant in the case, alleges that a Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital (NRH) medical doctor left a gauze inside her genitals after the surgery.Dube said that she suffered, not only physical but also emotional and...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
No budget for MPs rental costs
Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) learnt this yesterday when they enquired how much money was spent on rental expenses for MPs. Chief accounting officer, Barbara Dithapo, told the PAC that they expected the 25 parliamentary flats that...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
StanChart to sponsor banking, financial studies
The bank said they took the initiative because locals have been found wanting in the sector. In addition, the move supports the government’s vision of promoting skills readiness and availability. At a press briefing yesterday in Gaborone,...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Govt has 9,500 vacancies
There are 9,500 vacancies across government departments in the public service, members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard yesterday. The Director of Public Service Management (DPSM) Ruth Maphorisa was addressing the committee and stated...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BDP retrenches top managers
The four employees axed from Tsholetsa House this week are executive secretary Sechele Sechele; his deputy Lee Lesetedi; political officer Martha Keboletse; and accounting officer Osenotse Malela. The party warned its employees of an impending...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
South Africa needs another liberation Mugabe
He asserted that South Africa needs help to get full liberation. He said the absence of full liberation explains the xenophobic attacks in the country. The nonagenarian Mugabe was addressing journalists at the end of his visit to the SADC secretariat...
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In Wednesday paper
21 May 2015
Lovers, Miscellaneous in battle of Serowe
Only three points separate the two teams; with Miscellaneous having 15 points, while Green Lovers have 12. The two teams are fresh from weekend defeats at the hands of giants, Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Lovers lost 1-0 to Chiefs...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 21 May 2015
Gunners eye changes against Rollers
Gunners are playing their second game under Daniel Nare, who replaced Pio Paul as the head coach last week. His first assignment was a 2-0 loss to high-riding BDF XI last Saturday. Matches between the two sides have always been tricky although...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Lovers, Miscellaneous in battle of Serowe
Only three points separate the two teams; with Miscellaneous having 15 points, while Green Lovers have 12. The two teams are fresh from weekend defeats at the hands of giants, Township Rollers and Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Lovers lost 1-0 to Chiefs...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 21 May 2015
Hapless Motlakase vow to stay put
Motlakase, before last night’s tough encounter against Orapa United, were still searching for their first win of the season.  Before the league resumed, Chouka fired coach Dominic Changwe over payment issues and Pule Mogotsi has been in...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 21 May 2015
Gunners eye changes against Rollers
Gunners are playing their second game under Daniel Nare, who replaced Pio Paul as the head coach last week. His first assignment was a 2-0 loss to high-riding BDF XI last Saturday. Matches between the two sides have always been tricky although...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Amantle excited by multiple nominations
She has five nominations from Botswana Music Union (BOMU) awards for Best Female, Best Newcomer, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best RnB. She also has one nomination from Yarona FM awards (YAMAs) for the Best Single in the female category. She...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Sereetsi and the Natives promise exciting performance
Music lovers have received the genius work of art, with open arms, enjoying not only the beats, but also the lyrical creativity, in capturing topical issues affecting society.  Come November 6, fans will get an opportunity to see the ensemble...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
American artists in Botswana for cultural exchange
The trio Peter Clouse, Jacquelyn Gleisner and Jill Galarno on Monday presented some of their works to the yearning eyes of local artists at Thapong Visual Arts. Speaking during the event, US ambassador to Botswana, Earl Miller, said the project is...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BQA calls for recognition of indigenous skills
Indigenous skills include; pottery, leatherworks, beadwork, basketry, knitting, sewing, traditional dance among others. Speaking at the first job summit yesterday, director of national credit and qualifications framework at BQA, Andrew Molwane said...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Huawei bridges skills gap in ICT sector
Ntwaetsile said: “We realised there was a gap between the theory the students are taught in schools and what the industry demands. In this programme, which we have already implemented in other African countries, Huawei will this year pilot the...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Stimulus package rollout starts next month
Giving a keynote address on Monday at the inaugural Botswana jobs summit in Gaborone, Masisi said the ESP was meant to diversify the economy and create jobs. He said the programme was open to everyone who might want to give ideas and suggestions....
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Botswanas annual steel import bill at P775m
Officially launching the factory here yesterday, Masisi said local steel demand last year was met primarily by South Africa and China. He said steel was a basic commodity required by any developing economy for infrastructural developments, mines and...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 21 May 2015
Botswanas annual steel import bill at P775m
Officially launching the factory here yesterday, Masisi said local steel demand last year was met primarily by South Africa and China. He said steel was a basic commodity required by any developing economy for infrastructural developments, mines and...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 21 May 2015
Botswanas annual steel import bill at P775m
Officially launching the factory here yesterday, Masisi said local steel demand last year was met primarily by South Africa and China. He said steel was a basic commodity required by any developing economy for infrastructural developments, mines and...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 21 May 2015
Climate change is unavoidable
As Batswana look to the sky for the much needed rains, they are greeted by dry heat and winds, with no sign of moisture. This is a very sad reality, which is expected to worsen especially in southern Botswana as authorities brace for driest season...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 21 May 2015
Masire and Mogae
21 May 2015
Ga se go rumolana
Nako nngwe motho a tseye kgamelo a re o ya go ga golo gongwe  kwa a go itseng mme a fitlhele go se na sepe. Mo go tse dingwe go tswedisiwe mme le gone e ntse e se ga sepe. Ka Motswana a re tsholofelo ga e tlhabise ditlhong, batho ba se ka ba...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
The paper hat manufacturer
Local business initiatives were though, as far as I am aware, few and far between. The Protectorate Administration discriminated in favour of white businesses and generally discouraged both locals and Asian traders. The Dikgosi were not much...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Russia invites partners to fight terrorism in Syria
Priorities of Russia’s policy in Syria are: firstly, strengthening Syrian state institutions, and secondly, organising a joint fight against terrorists by forming a united front with anti-terrorist forces in Syria and all those who are...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
Uneasy reaction to paid circumcisions
The campaign, as reported in The Monitor earlier this week, is being carried out on behalf of the Centre for Disease Control (CDC. In a snap survey conducted by Mmegi yesterday, some people questioned the wisdom of the initiative, saying it was...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 21 May 2015
Borolong welcomes ESP
The residents said this during a kgotla meeting Monday, to update them on the ESP by their area Member of Parliament, Fidelis Molao who is also the Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development. Giving the Village Development Committee...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Debswana clears Jwanengs sewage stench
Residents of the mining town have endured the odour of sewage for a long time due to perennial spills caused by faulty infrastructure and blocked lines. The existing Jwaneng Sewer Scheme, which consists of approximately 88 kilometres of sewer lines,...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
African states rally for greater tobacco control
Uganda’s principal medical officer, who is also the tobacco control focal person in that country, Sheila Ndyanabangi, said this at the just ended Legacy Tobacco Industry Documents Training in Kampala. “We need to form a network of...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Former clerk beats govt in theft case
Delivering judgement on Monday, Justice Lot Moroka said that the basis of the application is that there was an inordinate delay that renders the trial fair, the delay induced prejudice to her in the prosecution of her defence and that the delays in...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Police could still charge BCA students
Riot police clashed with demonstrating students on Monday, with some of the learners reportedly assaulted, as the two week-old strike at the institution reached boiling point. Students are demanding changes to their food system and are also angry at...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Suspected serial robbers denied bail
The men are suspected to be behind a robbery spree that occurred in the area at the beginning of June. Public Prosecutor Sub Inspector, Tsogo Rantopa, told the court that it was appropriate that the suspects be denied bail as investigations were...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BMWU in U-turn on suspensions
Yesterday, union insiders said the move came after the five suspended members threatened to take the BMWU’s new committee to court, in yet another chapter of tensions among the mineworkers. The suspensions had been slapped on former general...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Suspect profile emerges in CEOs murder
Impeccable sources close to the investigation told Mmegi yesterday that witnesses had spotted the man exiting Montshiwa’s residence and driving off in a red Volkswagen vehicle, shortly after shots were fired. One of Montshiwa’s...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Airport contract battle reaches Court of Appeal
The appeal follows a 2014 decision by Lobatse High Court Justice, Michael Leburu, which required government to pay the P43 million into a mutually held escrow account as directed by the Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB). The money was to be held into...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Ba mabole ba leboga BoBA, Debswana
Se jaanong go lebega se ntse se fetoga boammaaruri ka erile bosheng kompone ya teemane ya Debswana ya oketsa thata madi a e ntseng e rotloetsa mabole ka one, se bagolo ba mabole ba se lebogelang. Morago ga go rolwa madi a thotloetso ya kabo-dietsele...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 21 May 2015
Balatedi ba lwela Dipitse
Lebala le lesha la kwa Bokone, mo toropongkgolo ya Francistown le setse le amogetse metshameko e le mebedi e megolo go timolola baagi ba kgaolo e lenyora la Dipitse le le ntseng le ba tlhasetse dingwaga di feta masome matlhano.  Motshameko wa...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 21 May 2015
White Collar Boxing - Mabole A Itshidilo
Ka jalo magareng ga methale e le mentsi e motho a ka itshidilang ka one gona le wa go inaakanya le mabole. Go ya ka ramabole wa pele ebile ele morotloetsi wa mabole mono gae, Bond Ngubula, batho ba ka inaakanya le mabole go itshidila. Fela, Ngubula...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 21 May 2015
Tona Makgato o butse lebentlele kwa Malaka
Godimo ga banni ba Malaka gone gole baeng gotswa mo metseng ee gaufi le bangwe balalediwa ba tlotla ba akaretsa mopalamente wa Sefhare-Ramokgonami/Tona ya botsogo Mme Dorcus Makgato. Moletlo o ne wa simolola bosele ka ntlha ya tiegonyana mo...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
O sekela dikgobalo
Se se senogile ka Mosupologo fa Baitudi, wa kgotla ya Nkosho, a ne a  itshupa fa pele ga lekgotla la ditsheko tsa Setswana morago ga go gobatsa Cathrine Garebatho, yo eleng mookimogolo kwa kokelong ya Letlhakane. Lekgotla le boleletswe fa...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 21 May 2015
Marara a kgwa tsina ya ngwao
Go ya ka mokwaledi mogolo wa Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, Moroka Moreri, letsatsi le le diretswe go ipelela ngwao le ditso tsa Setswana ke marara a lefatshe la Botswana ka e le bone ba eteletseng Batswana go ya ka merafe ya bone ka go farologana ga yone. A re...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 21 May 2015
Bomme ba rotloetsa kgokgontsho Sepodisi
Mo potsolotsong le mogolwane wa mapodisi a Serowe, Assistant Superintendent Bopelo Ntatiwa Bosheng, o tlhalositse fa seemo se e setse ele selo modiro. Ntatiwa a re ba begelwa dikgannyana fela tse di tsenang mo seatleng tsa kgokgontsho, mme fela...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 21 May 2015
Ruta ngwana, boloka isago Lekaukau
Fa a rola molaetsa wa tshimolodiso tiro e, Monnasetilo wa Botswana Post Foundation, Mme Tshisimogo Lekaukau, o supile fa ba bone go tshwanela go thusa mo tlhabolong ya thuto mo lefatsheng leno. Lekaukau a re ga se lantlha ba abela lephata la thuto le...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 21 May 2015
Thuto boswa Sebego
Letsatsi ya bo ele la go ipelela moletlo wa kabo dietsele, mme mo lalediwa wa tlotla ya bo ele moithuti wa pele wa sekolo se, Tebogo Sebego. Ya re go amoganeng molaetsa wa letsatsi le baithuti, ba ba neng ba akaretsa ba lokwalo lwa ntlha go fitlha...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 21 May 2015
In this week's paper
21 May 2015
Serowe Mall at sunset
See the full article here: Reminiscing from TH
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Turmoil within our football teams should be avoided
To some, it is more than a football team, but an institution. Some have even joked that we are all born as Township Rollers supporters, but we change allegiances along the way as we grow. The recent much talked about court judgement threw a spanner...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Lottering Donates To His School
Through the funds, which he raised during the Juggle – A- Thorn sessions for his trip to Barcelona FC training camp, the Form 3 learner took half of the funds to procure the resources for the school he attends. Lottering managed to raise P26,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Notwane And Fighters Settle For A Draw
Fighters came into the match after another stalemate against against Modipane United in their last match. Notwane was looking at pulling a win since their arrival into the lower league. The side also banked on using the experience of their new coach,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Rollers Move To The Top
The match was evenly contested in the first half, with both teams having fair chances upfront. Midway through the first half, Rollers took control of the match and created more chances, but failed to convert them into goals. Segolame Boy had a...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 21 May 2015
GU End Police XIs Winning Streak
Police XI came into the match sitting at the top of the log, with one draw and five wins while GU were perched on sixth position with eight points and fresh from a midweek victory against Miscellaneous. GU started the game in a strong form, giving...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 21 May 2015
Chiefs Overcome Gunners
The visitors won 1-0 in a match that attracted 12178 spectators. It was touted as the biggest match of the weekend, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment. Though the supporters looked lively, both sides struggled to keep the ball on the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Rail Park Mall Turns Four
The event was packed with activities for the entire family as the festival started in the morning. These included a parade through the shopping mall with jugglers, acrobats and drum majorettes. Various games and competitions took place on the day....
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Print Swim Collections Offer Fresh Look
The concept, brought to life by Ayanda Modisane and Oarabile Dimeku gave the audience a lot to talk about because it featured a variety of designs, some of which left tongues wagging. The most eye catching designs, a black see through swim suit,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
FNB & Camelot Spa Launch New Offering For Black Card Holders
FNBB Director (Retail), Boitumelo Mogopa, said the innovation came as a token of appreciation for their clients who have remained with FNB over the years. “Our clients are very dear to us, and they have trusted us as their banking partner over...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Renewable Energy Could Plug Power Shortages
Officially opening the International Conference on Clean Energy for Sustainable Growth in the  Developing Country recently, Bolele said government is promoting the use of renewable energy, especially solar to increase its share in the energy...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 21 May 2015
Entrepreneurs Week Attracts 250 Participants
Last week, about 250 entrepreneurs across the country attended the two-day workshop that was held under the theme, ‘Promoting youth entrepreneurship as a catalyst towards youth economic empowerment’. The event was divided into two...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Boswelatlou By-elections
21 May 2015
Let Us Join Hands To Fight Alcohol And Drug Abuse
In the same story, the officer commanding Maun policing district, Abraham Kesupetswe, echoed Moremi’s complaints, stating that many cases of rape recorded in Maun occur when people are at entertainment centres. He said majority of women are...
540,Monitor Editor,, 21 May 2015
The Establishment of the Protectorate (part 17) Defining The Enemy"
The timing of the visit is interesting not only because it coincided with the period that Cecil Rhodes and his deputy Dr Jameson were away in Britain, but also because it turned out to be one of Loch’s last official activities. When Khama...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
So you want a baby?
Last week an old friend-we lost contact a couple of years ago when she packed her bags and abruptly went abroad- asked me a very candid question.  We are almost the same age and back in the days, we were very close even at tertiary. But now my...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
The Right Tools For The Job - But What Job?
The first questioned; what real role the BDF is supposed to play when its supposed role, defending the nation, is in reality no role at all – because none of the country ’s neighbours are likely ever to attempt an attack, let alone an...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Retired Chaplain Moleofe You Know Nothing About BDF
You must know that whenever I have to respond to your misdirected anger and half-truths of your column, I do so with a bit of guilt. I do so knowing that I am probably being just like you, I am probably not keeping my oath to keep military affairs...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
Botswana Addresses International Atomic Energy Ass
We are confident that they will make a positive contribution to the Agency and we assure you of our firm support. Let me also use this opportunity to commend Director General Amano and his staff for their dedication, professionalism and excellent...
475,Correspondent,, 21 May 2015
Stop Provoking Teachers, Dow Warned
Delivering  a keynote address at the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors’ Conference in Francistown last Saturday, Mmolotsi accused Minister  Dow of doing everything within her power to reverse...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 21 May 2015
Muzikiza Toast Of The Day At Gantsi SSS
The shining star of the moment was Dominic Muzikiza, who scooped almost all the prizes and ultimately the overall student. The Form 5 student attributed this to hard work and motivation from his parents and teachers. “I don’t think I...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 21 May 2015
Diagnofirm Staff Bless Abandoned Kids
The philanthropic staff at Diagnofirm mobilised their own resources after reading about abandoned children at Marina, according to Diagnofirm staff member Boitumelo, who spearheaded the philanthropy. “After reading about the situation of...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
First Job Summit Next Month
The Human Resources Development Council (HRDC), head of communications and marketing, Faith Tuelo said her organisation is in the process of ensuring that strategies that would help qualified human resources are put in place. “We are working...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 21 May 2015
FNBB Helps Clients Minimise The Impact Of Load-Shedding
The Generator Finance loan from FNBB comes as solution to help mitigate the impact of power shortage in the country. The power shortages have become a regional phenomenon and it is becoming increasingly difficult to increase power imports so as to...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
Immigrants Are A Biosecurity Threat Molao
The assistant minister of agriculture, Fidelis Molao said this while officiating at the biosecurity border campaign held in Ramokgwebana last Thursday. The campaign was held under the theme ‘Taking Biosecurity To Travellers’ with the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Accused Person Threatens To Kill Witness
Omphemetse Moilwa, a state witness in a  case in which her boyfriend  Mosimanegape Londaba is an accused person, told the court that she the day she left court on August 16, 2014, Londaba assaulted her for three  consecutive days. She...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 21 May 2015
Botswana, Zimbabwe Chiefs To Address Cross-Border Crime
Jackalas No 1 village chief, Tapson Jackalas disclosed this when giving welcome remarks during a bio-security border campaign held in Ramokgwebana last Thursday. He revealed that villagers located along the border are living in terror of...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Drug, Alcohol Abuse Worry Moremi
Moremi was guest speaker at the anti-alcohol and drug abuse campaign that was held for Maun youth under the theme ‘My Youth, My Responsibility, Be Sober’. The campaign was organised by the Botswana Police Service in Maun.  The main...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 21 May 2015
Prostitutes, Gays Excluded From Blood Donation Efforts
This was said during a stakeholder seminar where officials from the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) stated that gays, lesbians and sex workers pose threats toward blood safety due to their perceived sex lifestyles. In short the NBTS does...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 21 May 2015
Ex-Cop Given Suspended Sentence For Burning Car
The accused, Atlholang Mojanki, was convicted for partially burning a car belonging to Letsweletse Matome at Mmei Junior Secondary School in Francistown damaging property worth P4,000 in the process. Basupi sentenced the 35-year-old Mojanki on...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
BCP To Join UDC In 2016
The BCP revealed their plans to join the UDC in their familiarisation meeting with the Botswana Public Sector Union (BOPEU) leadership held at Babereki House on Thursday. BCP secretary general, Kentse Rammidi, executive secretary Akanyang Magama,...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Warning Shots Get Residents Panicky
Officer commanding Abraham Kesupetswe says only one gunshot was fired into the air to warn a 25-year-old burglary suspect who was resisting arrest. The suspect had been on the wanted list for some time. The rumour mill was on overdrive after the...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 21 May 2015
Hide And Seek With Muti Man
A traditional doctor who claims to have helped a young man find a lucrative job and win back his lost girlfriend is pleading with the court to help him force him pay P10,000 for services rendered. The medicine man is also demanding a car he says his...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 21 May 2015
Hunting Ban Saps Livelihood Of Sankuyo Village
Elephants, too, are becoming frequent, unwelcome visitors, gobbling up the beans, maize and watermelons that took farmers months to grow. Since Botswana banned trophy hunting two years ago, remote communities like Sankuyo have been at the mercy of...
399,Staff Writer,, 21 May 2015
The politics of the hair, as the head patting season begins
Interestingly, black women have always been the policers of other black women’s bodies, and the choices they make despite the fact that black women tend to be viewed monolithically. Many people have referred to me as a ‘Koko ya...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 21 May 2015
Mugabe (centre) with SADC executive secretary Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax and Zimbabwe foreign affairs minister Simbarashe Mubengegwi
South Africa needs another liberation – Mugabe
He asserted that South Africa needs help to get full liberation. He said the absence of full liberation explains the xenophobic attacks in the country. The nonagenarian Mugabe was addressing journalists at the end of his visit to the SADC secretariat...
Bame Piet 21 May 2015
Sechele
BDP retrenches top managers
The four employees axed from Tsholetsa House this week are executive secretary Sechele Sechele; his deputy Lee Lesetedi; political officer Martha Keboletse; and accounting officer Osenotse Malela. The party warned its employees of an impending...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 May 2015
Maphorisa (in yellow jacket) appearing before the PAC with a colleague. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Govt has 9,500 vacancies
There are 9,500 vacancies across government departments in the public service, members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard yesterday. The Director of Public Service Management (DPSM) Ruth Maphorisa was addressing the committee and stated...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 May 2015
Moatlhodi Lekaukau addressing the media about the upcoming Standard Charted Bank Education Trust. PIC: KEBOFHE MATHE
StanChart to sponsor banking, financial studies
The bank said they took the initiative because locals have been found wanting in the sector. In addition, the move supports the government’s vision of promoting skills readiness and availability. At a press briefing yesterday in Gaborone,...
Baboki Kayawe 21 May 2015
Parliament Flats along the Independence Avenue
No budget for MPs’ rental costs
Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) learnt this yesterday when they enquired how much money was spent on rental expenses for MPs. Chief accounting officer, Barbara Dithapo, told the PAC that they expected the 25 parliamentary flats that...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 May 2015
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Judgment in MoH lawsuit set for December
Thirty-nine-year-old Stella Dube, the complainant in the case, alleges that a Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital (NRH) medical doctor left a gauze inside her genitals after the surgery.Dube said that she suffered, not only physical but also emotional and...
Lebogang Mosikare | 21 May 2015
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Exhibits missing in Setlampoloka murder trial
Yesterday the prosecutor, Dumisani Marapo told Justice Leatile Dambe when the case resumed that the state is in a predicament because the missing exhibits may affect the flow of the case. Marapo explained that the exhibits were transferred from...
Mpho Mokwape | 21 May 2015
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Zimbabwean serial robbers failed to challenge incriminating evidence
The trio Thabani Mapunganyuka, Sungusani Tafarushe and Godwin Mapunganyuka allegedly used three pistols to rob Precious Filling Station about P7,500 on January 17, 2014. They were charged with three other people who are still on the run. During...
Lebogang Mosikare | 21 May 2015
Machailo- Ellis
BOCCIM changes name to ‘Business Botswana’
The rebranding means the organisation has officially discarded the name BOCCIM, which it has been using since its establishment in 1971. The name change is only a single component of the organisation’s refocus as it aims to establish itself as...
Isaac Pinielo 21 May 2015
Leading global logistics company launched in Botswana
The general manager of Aramex Botswana, Kelly Ramputswa said at the launch that through the partnership with Sprint Couriers Botswana, the company would offer Batswana an opportunity to shop anywhere globally, with ease and convenience. “Once...
Pauline Dikuelo | 21 May 2015
DJ Gouveia
Tonota to host 10th National Culture Day
The annual festivity is expected to thrill attendees with a large variety of traditional cuisine, dance, music, games and fashion among others. According to MYSEC senior programme officer, Thelma Chaya, they have chosen Tonota as the host for the...
Lindiwe Mozola 21 May 2015
Beware of Mugabe’s leaven
Leaven, being an agent to make dough rise, is naturally thought of as a positive ingredient or something to be desired. Faith leaders explain that by this verse Jesus sought to warn his disciples that while the doctrine of the Pharisees and...
Mmegi Editor | 21 May 2015
Mashaba
Mashaba helps Motswana achieve a dream
One of those is Lorato Otukile, who through the help of the award-winning Mashaba, formed a gospel group called Joyful Ambassadors that is due to release its first single later in June. In fact, Mashaba was key in selecting the 12 singers who form...
Chippa Legodimo 21 May 2015
Wrong call: Paul has been fired by the BFA. PIC: KEBOFHE MATHE
Outspoken Paul fired
Paul confirmed his departure, but referred further questions to the Botswana Football Association (BFA). “I cannot say much please talk to the BFA.”  Paul had been infuriated by soccer authorities’ decision to send five of his...
Mqondisi Dube | 21 May 2015
Mpho Sebina
Sebina debuts with Loves Light
The 25-year-old finally released her much-anticipated debut single Loves Light on Monday in a number of radio stations and social networks. Speaking to Showbiz, the starlet says the Loves Light is a Neo-Soul track fused with a Borankana...
Dumisani Ncube 21 May 2015
Friends turned foes: Butler and Paul
Butler, Paul’s spectacular fall-out
Then he was still in charge, hours before he was dramatically axed as both the head of the Young Zebras side and Peter Butler’s assistant. At yesterday’s press briefing, BFA technical director, Ben Kgomela, in a bid to douse the flames...
Mqondisi Dube | 21 May 2015
Amos
International athletes to spice Sports View meet
The event publicity secretary, Holiday Matibini told Mmegi Sport yesterday that athletes from Namibia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia have confirmed their participation. The Zimbabwean  contingent was expected to arrive last night. Namibia’s 800...
Calistus Kolantsho | 21 May 2015
Optimistic: Keoagile
PASSOBO ready to host games despite limited funds
PASSOBO president, Shirley Keoagile told journalists in Gaborone on Tuesday that the Local Organising Committee (LOC) had made considerable efforts to mobilise resources, but financial challenges still persisted. Their budget is P300,000, but they...
Mompati Tlhankane | 21 May 2015
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Ruling on protests expected next week
The case between Sankoyo Bush Bucks and FC Satmos has since put the relegation on hold with the National Appeals Board (NAB) expected to make a ruling next week. Both Satmos and Notwane are in precarious situation and are waiting with bated breath...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 21 May 2015
Avengers: Age of Ultron Poster
Avengers: Age of Ultron
When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Fast & Furious 7 Poster
Fast & Furious 7
Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Paul exits a disgruntled man
Five players, were plucked from the Under-23 side, which Paul argued had affected his side ahead of a critical Olympic Games qualifier against Zambia tomorrow night. “I was never part of the selection. I do not want to talk further about it. A...
Tumelo Mouwane 21 May 2015
Hot Pursuit Poster
Hot Pursuit
An uptight and by-the-book cop tries to protect the outgoing widow of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road Poster
Mad Max: Fury Road
In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2 Poster
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond Poster
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Hot Pursuit Poster
Hot Pursuit
An uptight and by-the-book cop tries to protect the outgoing widow of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road Poster
Mad Max: Fury Road
In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2 Poster
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond Poster
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond Poster
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Hot Pursuit Poster
Hot Pursuit
An uptight and by-the-book cop tries to protect the outgoing widow of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road Poster
Mad Max: Fury Road
In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Pitch Perfect 2 Poster
Pitch Perfect 2
After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
Fast & Furious 7 Poster
Fast & Furious 7
Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.
Staff Writer 21 May 2015
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In Thursday's paper
Bame Piet 21 May 2015
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