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In Wednesday's paper
22 May 2015
Gumbos P1million midfield masterstroke
The sun was long gone and the temperatures were fast dipping on a cold and heavily overcast Saturday night. Gaborone United (GU) and Township Rollers were ready for an epic battle before a below par cup final crowd. The blue side of Gaborone was...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Rollers pay the penalty
The Zimbabwean tactician was quoted as saying referee, Lekgotla Johannes decided to end the Mascom Top 8 final by awarding a penalty to city rivals, Gaborone United (GU).Ndlovu complained bitterly about the penalty which Namibian striker, Benson...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Paul plans Kenya ambush
Paul has placed his faith in the combination of Thatayaone Ramatlapeng and Omaatla Kebatho. “I have introduced Thatayaone (Ramatlapeng) who did not play against Lesotho. Omaatla (Kebatho) will report to camp today (yesterday). “I am...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 22 May 2015
Ndlovu quits Rollers
And speculation is rife that none other than his Gaborone United (GU) conqueror, Rahman Gumbo, might take his place. Just a few days after the team lost the Mascom Top 8 final to city rivals, GU, Rollers confirmed Ndlovu’s departure yesterday...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 22 May 2015
Makholoskops dream comes to reality
The disco musician is also lead vocalist for local band Zangwana, which he co-founded with keyboardist Pheko Mabolai. He now feels the time is right for him to go solo. “I do not want fans to get confused. I have not left Zangwana. I am only...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Bambino relishes the spotlight at Maitisong Festival
The artist plays four roles in different productions during the festival. “To start off, in the festival I have so many roles that I will be playing.  I will be doing comedy, emceeing, acting and directing music for the dance production X...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Amantle goes exotic
The 21-year-old first gave a hint on her exotic style a few months ago when she featured on Darkboy Masey’s single Mari A Pera, a Kalanga verb, which means ‘I am broke’.  She then recorded a Shona track with Spiza Valentino,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Kelly to launch novel in Maun
Kelly is currently in Botswana and is expected to perform at the annual Maitisong Festival, which runs from April 22 to 26, 2015 in Gaborone.  She told Showbiz that Batswana should expect fireworks during her performance at this year’s...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 22 May 2015
Mr Molzz threatens to sue his former record label
The 22-year-old who has enrolled in the government Tirelo Schaba programme to make ends meet said he may not have money to sue the record label yet, but he will do anything to get what is rightfully his. Mr Molzz has worked with the record label for...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 22 May 2015
Paternity leave ASAP
In negotiating their working conditions, civil servants also suggested that the leave should be at least two weeks long, and cover three births for both married and unmarried men. We have taken too long to introduce paternity leave and things should...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 22 May 2015
Gantsi
But then it probably would not expect to get much of a mention given that it is separated from most of the rest of the country by miles of nothingness. In fact, geographically it probably belongs more to Namibia than to this country. But then out of...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Batshu encourages entrepreneurship
Batshu was speaking at the Nortex long service awards ceremony held recently. He said that it is without doubt that the ability of the workers to stay in one place for a long time in itself is an expression that they are happy in their areas of work...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 22 May 2015
Lucara recovers magnificent diamond at Karowe
The type IIa rough diamond shows exceptional colour and clarity, according to the firm. Lucara intends to sell the diamond along with two other stones that are larger than 100 carats. The mining company also told investors that it is...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Sprint Couriers goes international
Addressing the media yesterday, Sprint Couriers projects director Michelle Gebrial said the partnership would have an unrivalled breadth of service offerings supported by the most powerful global network in the industry.  Consumers are set to...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Delays in housing delivery sink BHC revenue
In its 2014 Annual Report, the public housing agency recorded revenue of P300 million as compared to P467 million recorded in the previous year. Rental income remained flat at P187 million year-on-year as the corporation focussed on selling its new...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
I hate mediocrity
22 May 2015
Civic leaders challenge WUC to consult stakeholders
Speaking during WUC leadership stakeholders meeting in Palapye last week, the civic leaders complained that some projects in the area have failed and some were completed late because of lack of consultation. Oteng Mapharanyane, an employee of WUC...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 22 May 2015
Japan agency brings 23 volunteers to Botswana
JICA programme officer, Mothusi Tiyedze, said that the volunteers’s visit was under a bilateral agreement between Botswana and Japan to exchange knowledge and skills. The current 23 volunteers will be in Botswana for two years. “JICA...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Teen pregnancies deflate Bobonong exam results
At a meeting on Friday, called by parents into the performances at the school, Matshekge school head Babuluki Bajiti revealed that 11 cases of pregnancy had been registered between January and March this year alone. In 2013, the school recorded 34...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Security surveillance in schools upsets BOSETU
The union leaders are furious that the government has taken a decision to place secondary schools under security surveillance without their input on the matter. “We are important stakeholders in the school environment so it is disrespectful...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Batswana flock to SA despite xenophobic attack fears
An immigration officer at Tlokweng border gate, Kedumetse Lepang stated that they have registered a consistent number of Batswana who are crossing over to South Africa. “Since last week Wednesday 15 till April 20, 2015 we have registered grand...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 22 May 2015
Police see nothing special about Segametsis unveiling
Assistant station commander, Kabelo Bome yesterday revealed that the police had received the invitation last Thursday and were considering the family’s request. He however said that there would be no special treatment given to the...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Rapist sentenced to 15 years
High Court Justice Phadi Solomon sentenced Victor Matopi, because the magistrate who found him guilty of the offence at Masunga had no powers to sentence him to a jail sentence of more than 10 years. Passing sentence, Solomon said that she took into...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Batshu outraged as Mmadinare villagers ask to hire foreigners
Some residents pleaded with Batshu during a Kgotla meeting in Mmadinare on Monday that they be allowed to employ foreign nationals because they are very effective while Batswana do not want to work for locals. “Please allow us to hire...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 22 May 2015
Team Mphafe releases manifesto
The team says the youth of the movement has reached an imperative point where honest introspection is needed. “For three years, the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) has failed to utilise the endless opportunities of growth afforded by the...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Talana Farms axes 131 workers
The wholly-owned Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) subsidiary embarked on the exercise late last year and is expected to wrap up by July 1. The company employs 428 workers, with 200 of them being permanent although the number frequently jumps...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Court dismisses urgency of BOPEU case against Stats Botswana
The union also accused the management of Statistics Botswana of re-structuring and outsourcing posts within the company without consultation. Judge Virgil Vergeer dismissed the application on the basis of urgency and not the merits. “The...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
De Graaff resigns
Permanent secretary to the President, Carter Morupisi, yesterday confirmed that De Graff had been replaced by Patrick Ralotsia as the  Minister of Agriculture and deputised by Fidelis Molao. Both appointments are with immediate...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Police teargas land seekers
Throngs of villagers had gathered at the Letlhakane Sub-Land Board premises on Friday to apply for residential plots, with some saying the last time the land authority accepted applications was five years ago. Residents who travelled through the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,1210,Edward Mpoloka,, 22 May 2015
Light through the tube
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Zumas wife allegedly tried to kill the president
After months of speculation about the president's relationship with Ntuli-Zuma, sources said the reason she had been cast out related to suspicion by the president of her involvement in an alleged plan to poison him. She now lives in Durban North...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2015
In Thursday paper
22 May 2015
Ntlo Ya Dikgosi must stay away from politics
Speaking at the dikgosi orientation workshop after Monday’s meeting of the Ntlo Ya Dikgosi (House of Chiefs), he encouraged the traditional leaders to uphold the law and strengthen good governance.  He said the democratic dispensation is...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
First Division fails to hold workshops
“Conducting workshops has taken a while, but we are in the process of conducting workshops for committee members from both South and North. “Then we will embark on a workshop for club managers and chairpersons. You must be aware that a...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
BR Highlanders sign three players
They are midfielders Gorman Batsweletse and Busang Robert and a striker, Mothusi Kenosi. The team is also on the verge of signing Orapa United midfielder, Emmanuel Thakadu. Batsweletse (35) has dusted off his boots to make a comeback from...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 22 May 2015
Under-19 cricket team gears for qualifiers
Botswana will face three associate countries in order to qualify for the international tournament. The countries are Namibia, Uganda and the hosts Tanzania on a date yet to be announced. Coach Obert Musiyamhanje told Mmegi Sport during a training...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
First Division call for gate fees hike
Entry charges are pegged at P10, but clubs suggest the figure should be revised to P20. In some instances, fans watch lower division games for free. The clubs feel a hike in charges would help boost their coffers. All the clubs feel that the lower...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 22 May 2015
Kunenes legacy lives on
For many of his fans, it will take a while to heal. Thankfully, the late singer’s positive spirit continues to inspire others musically.  Many still hold dear his music. More and more Pop-reggae artists are mushrooming around Africa with...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Off Campus artists to perform in Zimbabwe
The Pink Concert is a show that promotes women’s rights in Zimbabwe and fights against gender-based violence, breast cancer and child marriage through music. The three artists are award-winning RnB singer Orapeleng ‘Spiza...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Phiris BOMU gong motivates him
The artist said that despite his recent divorce, he still believes in the institution of marriage and was pleased when his song Lenyalo, off the album, Tsela E Le Thata, picked up an award. The video was produced by Metsimotlhabe-based Slate Dinoko...
474,Gasebalwe Seretse,, 22 May 2015
ATI expelled from Pop Bottles
Double Jay, an upcoming hip hop artist from Serowe told Showbiz that he has realised that sharing his concept with many people including ATI did not work out for him. “Pop Bottles is a concept that I want to turn into an annual event and a...
474,Gasebalwe Seretse,, 22 May 2015
Valentines Day comedy special at Little Theatre
Comedy lovers will be happy to know that The Other Guys will host a comedy show on 14 February at the National Museum Little Theatre.  The show will feature some of the best in comedy circles namely; Charles Manase, Tulani Tau, and Umbambi...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Hands off dikgosi!
During an orientation workshop for Ntlo ya Dikgosi, Masisi “urged” the traditional leaders to avoid “politicking” or using their freedom of expression to attack the executive. “I have observed that in the past, the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 22 May 2015
Omang office
22 May 2015
Tshekedi Khama rebels against President Khamas respect of law gimmick to mislead parliament
As such, one expects exemplary decorum in the house. Sadly, the contrary is true with the current (11th) Parliament. Arrogance, deceit, sheer dishonesty, lies, egos and all their overt manifestations lie at the heart of the Executive operational...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2015
Total Botswana hosts mining sector workshop
The event aims to showcase Total’s mining solution products and allow stakeholders to interact with the company’s specialist mining team.  One of the organisers, Melissa Padia, said Total was also searching for new business...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Production tumbles at Boseto Mine
A quarterly review note from the company says mining costs per tonne grew 18.3 percent in the period. “Productivity was impacted by delays and costs associated with a fire that occurred on waste excavator as well as unscheduled repairs to...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Takatokwane coal project to cost P7.2 bn
A statement issued yesterday said the Perth-based miner’s operating expenditure is estimated between $43 and $57 per tonne Free on Board (FoB).  The company stated that it had completed a scoping study confirming the robust development...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
DTCB donates Braille equipment
The equipment, worth P200,070 was bought with part of the P1.9 million the company donated last year, which will be released in batches to the MRCB over a three-year period. Kago Mmopi of DTCB stated that the company intends to buy an industrial...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Molester acknowledges his violent deeds
Gofaone Madikwa is accused of having had carnal knowledge of, and unlawfully wounding an eight-year-old Standard Two and 11-year-old Standard six pupils of Seolwane Primary School. The court was informed that the incidents happened on March 19, 2014...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 22 May 2015
Autlwetse promises BDP reformation
Traditionally the BDP National Youth Executive Committee (NYEC) has always ensured that certain preferred members make it to the helm of the BDP Central Committee.  The NYEC holds its congress and elections on February 6 in Masunga, and it is...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Charges dropped against fugitive Samotse but
The fugitive escaped from Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital last October after he had been retrieved from South Africa, where he had initially fled to in 2011 after allegedly killing his girlfriend. On Tuesday, prosecutor James Moikwathai asked the court...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Abbies fundraising campaign a success
Abbie is suffering from a rare form of ovarian cancer known as immature teratoma. The Save Abbie campaign manager, Lorraine Lionheart said they have raised a whooping P703,654.58 in four weeks. The team had initially pleaded with the public to help...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
In this week's paper
22 May 2015
Chess President happy with development programme
Speaking at the annual gathering held in Lobatse over the weekend, Maruatona stated that despite challenges the committee faced in the past year, they have done well with grassroots development and taking the sport to higher levels. “This has...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 22 May 2015
Chess clubs told to get organized
Speaking at the BCF’s annual general meeting (AGM) held in Lobatse on Saturday, the federation president Tshenolo Maruatona said in order to reach international standards of competitiveness, chess clubs need to invest their time in the...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 22 May 2015
Botswana impresses against Hong Kong fighters
The annual championship attracted athletes from as far as Hong Kong, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Having invited karatekas from Estonia last year, the Botswana Karate Association (BKA) issued invites to four individual karate champions from Hong...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 22 May 2015
First division wants autonomy
The proposal was made at the league’s annual general meeting held at Lekidi Center yesterday. Moving the proposal, Jwaneng Galaxy FC spokesperson, Kealeboga Ramogobya said time was now for the First Division to have its own board in the lines...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Notwane charged with misconduct
On Friday, the Botswana Premier League (BPL) chief prosecutor, Tshiamo Rantao served the fallen giants of football to appear before the national disciplinary committee at a date yet to be confirmed. The issue started when FC Satmos lodged a protest...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
BPL partners with Huawei
BPL chief executive officer, Bennett Mamelodi said the deal would help reduce lapses in communication between the relevant stakeholders in the league. The new partners will provide the club chairpersons, referees and the secretariat with gadgets. He...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Rollers record highest revenue
They managed to get P1 million plus from the over 15 beMOBILE Premier League games and over P200, 000 gate takings from five games that they played in the Mascom Top 8 games. Rollers also received P500, 000 after finishing as the runners up in the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Dj Fresh still a fan favorite
This was evident during his performance at the Toyota Desert Race’s Don't Spoil it campaign show on Saturday at Molapo Piazza.   The 5FM deejay played a mixture of old and modern hits and his performance proved very popular with the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Amanandos stage epic show at Dros
By 11pm, DJ Kuchi warmed the stage for the youthful group who put on a sterling performance that left excited revellers begging for more. When Amanandos took to the stage, they immediately took their fans down the memory lane when they performed...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
MAA takes audience on choral voyage
The choral night dubbed Total Musical Immersion Concert featured South African ensemble, African Chamber Orchestra (AFCOC) and Moeding College choir. While the event started a bit late due to audience trickling in slowly, the performance was beyond...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Choppies story should motivate local investors
We are today talking about a company whose shares at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange were being snapped up like fat cakes following its listing and has gone a step further by signalling its intention to acquire ten stores in Kenya, which is one of...
540,Monitor Editor,, 22 May 2015
Redirect the assistance children have now grown-up
The government should now focus on other issues like the first citizens (our elders).Tandabala is not enough to sustain our elders, we are next-door to enter the gates of developed countries so our laws, our focus, our assistance should not bypass...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2015
Become a smart shopper part 2
Can you remember what happened when you got to the shops to cause this?  Shopping can be rewarding or maddening. We buy stuff we need. We buy stuff we want.And sometimes we buy stuff we neither need nor want, not always knowing why. Last week,...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2015
Become a smart shopper part 2
Can you remember what happened when you got to the shops to cause this?  Shopping can be rewarding or maddening. We buy stuff we need. We buy stuff we want.And sometimes we buy stuff we neither need nor want, not always knowing why. Last week,...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2015
DHL gives head office P6m facelift
The world-class facility is expected to provide a conducive working environment for competitive service delivery and improved customer satisfaction. Speaking during the launch last week, DHL Express Vice President Operations (Sub Saharan Africa),...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Moswaane wants undeveloped plots repossessed
Moswaane was addressing a kgotla meeting in Monarch last week. He said some people were allocated those commercial plots 20 years ago, but to date they have not developed them even though many youth that have secured money from youth funds do not...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 22 May 2015
DHL gives head office P6m facelift
The world-class facility is expected to provide a conducive working environment for competitive service delivery and improved customer satisfaction. Speaking during the launch last week, DHL Express Vice President Operations (Sub Saharan Africa),...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Bayport lauded for responsible lending
The Smart Campaign certification is an independent global endorsement that provides an “objective seal of confidence that a financial institution is doing everything it can to treat its clients well and protect them from harm.” The...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
New eatery highlights Palapyes rapid expansion
Palapye is in line to become the third largest urban centre in Botswana, with several major establishments having taken place or due to do so, such as the Botswana International University of Science and Technology, expansion of Morupule Coal Mine...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 22 May 2015
Leading citizen ict company appoints new CEO
Her movie star looks once earned her a movie role in Botswana’s first ever Hollywood production, the No.1 Lady’s Detective Agency movie, otherwise known as Mmaramotswe. She still remembers vividly how she spent days with the likes of...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Dog meat festival under way in China despite outrage
About 10,000 dogs will be slaughtered for their meat at the Lychee and Dog Meat Festival in Yulin in Guangxi province on Sunday and Monday to mark the summer solstice, state media said. One retired school teacher from Tianjin hit the headlines when...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2015
Teachers urged to collaborate to improve English spelling
Officially welcoming the teachers at a workshop held at University of Botswana (UB) last week Friday, Morake said his ministry would welcome any initiative that enhances what teachers are doing in class. He said although the issue of correct...
1206,James Kgosi,, 22 May 2015
Orange unearths Africas innovative spirit
According to http://searchcio.techtarget.com ICT (information and communications technology - or technologies) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Tshireletso commend FNBB foundation winter shoe drive
Invited guests, media and FNBB staff together with the Minister braved the cold winter breeze during a barefooted walkathon. The FNBB Foundation used the walkathon to illustrate the plight of primary school pupils across the country who attend school...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
MoESD, BTU resolves pending issues
The two parties made joint recommendations to the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) to advise them. The MoESD public relation officer, Silas Sehularo confirmed that they had met with teachers’s union and jointly made...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
BOPEU road shows target 30 000 membership
In an interview with The Monitor in Maun during a road show here on Saturday, BOPEU president Andrew Motsamai said  that BOPEU currently has 28,000 members. He said they expect to hit the 30,000 mark in membership after the conclusion of the...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 22 May 2015
Orange Klif country tour starts
The phone was launched in the presence of Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi at this year’s World tele-communications and world information society Day (WITSD) in Gantsi in May. The seven towns tour starts with Jwaneng today, before moving to...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
I stole, but not in the way It was described
Chaba told Detective Constable Kabelo Keikotlhae that he had indeed stolen the goods but not the way it was potrayed in court. He said he had taken the phones but not broken into the house as stated. Keikotlhae who was also the state witness told...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Illegal fishing rages on at lake Ngami
Apparently, the fishermen visit the shores of the lake in the middle of the night to cast their nets. Assistant superintendent Moutlwatsi Ikobeng of Sehitwa Police station told The Monitor in an interview that since March they have investigated 16...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 22 May 2015
Botswana water is badBOBS
This BOBS report confirms a finding about three years ago by the US Embassy here which also found water in Botswana to be unsafe for drinking. The US Embassy finding kicked up a diplomatic storm with the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Biological wash bay recycling system launches
This is the first of its kind biological wash bay recycling system installed in Botswana. The system is designed to recycle wash bay water for reuse in car and truck washes. The two systems save up to 180,000 L per month (Enough water for sustaining...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Moswaane encourages mob justice
While in Botswana it is considered a serious crime to take the law in to your own hands, Moswaane believes that it is the right way to discipline criminals who continue to terrorise communities. The disgruntled MP alluded that many criminals go...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 22 May 2015
Old DCs water bill haunts Serowe DIS
The DIS  Serowe branch were shocked to learn that they are  being disconnected because of outstanding water bills last week, as uncompromising WUC employees walked in determined to disconnect the office. However following the breaking of...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Sexual healing prophets
A Maun woman lost twice to men of the cloth after they first had sex with her claiming to drive away the devils, and then after disappeared with a laptop and smartphone claiming the gadgets  were possessed by thokolosi and needed cleansing. On...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 22 May 2015
Nation of copycats
For those with televisions at home, the black and white little boxes would usually enjoy a prime spot on top of tables, even the television (shop) box itself and for the more creative ones, a makeshift TV stand made of bricks and covered with a piece...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
The establishment of the protectorate(part 5) The English are not friends of the black man.
“I have seen a newspaper in which it is said I asked for protection, also Gaseitsiwe and Khama. I do not understand this asking. The Bakwena were collected together as they are now when I went to the Cape to get guns and powder to defend myself...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Left way behind
The Historical Dictionary of Lesotho helpfully stated of Ambrose that, ‘perhaps the best measure of his role is his enormous annotated bibliography containing virtually every  published and unpublished work that he could locate that has...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
In Friday's paper
22 May 2015
DVS director attends OIE meet
The 83rd annual meeting is expected to be  a make or break decision, which will have an impact on the livelihoods of cattle farmers living in wildlife areas world over. The decision will either spell good or doom for the conservation of...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 22 May 2015
Where hope springs
Based in Ghanzi it is mandated to care for orphans and street children, provide them with three meals a day, and offer them teaching services daily. The centre also has a paper beadwork project, which started with 12 women in 2010. ...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 22 May 2015
Of inheritance and vat en sat
Dikgosi comprise the frontline in inheritance battles. From time immemorial, disgruntled family members would drag each other before the traditional leader for mediation when endowments were in dispute. Even with the emergence of the Roman Dutch...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Unravelling the teenage pregnancy conundrum
For years high teenage pregnancy rates have been a concern in the country. Last week, Education and Skills Development minister, Unity Dow, expressed concern about the soaring rates of teenage pregnancies in the country. Government has put in place...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 22 May 2015
No Youth Games anniversary commemorations
Speaking to Mmegi Sport, former BAYGOC chief executive officer Tuelo Serufho said although nothing was planned for this year, they will consider future commemorations. The Africa Youth Games are the biggest sporting event the country has ever...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Youth Games gold medalists continue to shine
Gaborone hosted the competition, which attracted 2,500 athletes in 21 disciplines, making it the biggest sporting event the country has ever hosted. Botswana won seven gold medals with two each for athletics, boxing and karate as well as one in judo....
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Line drawn as Fighters, Green Lovers clash
The two will finally meet after their match was postponed due to Uniao Flamengo Santos’ appeal. After a vital 2-1 win against Santos on Wednesday afternoon, Fighters will hope to keep up the momentum against a Green Lovers side, which has been...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 22 May 2015
Farmers decry govts delay in declaring drought
A meeting of mainly farmers on Wednesday felt that since they have already started losing cattle to drought, they would have expected that by now the government would have declared a drought year. During the 2015 Letsema consultative forum held...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 22 May 2015
Francistown Stadium handover date moved to July
“The main contractor (Jiangsu) is doing remedial works and has asked for an extension from the June 8 deadline by 35 days, meaning that the stadium will be ready by the end of July.  “So far the stadium and overall renovations are...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
BPC explains load management to SPTC
Addressing a full council meeting here, Masake said on Wednesday that the national demand of electricity has reached 610MW, but the country can only supply 510MW. She explained that currently unit one of Morupule B that is operating at full capacity...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 22 May 2015
Palapye to host softball eliminators
Jonas, said the hosting of the eliminators was a welcome development, which will help raise awareness about softball to the Palapye community. “These eliminations could not have come at a better time. Softball is becoming a forgotten sport in...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2015
Women empowerment steers Seretse into chairmanship race
As the first woman to be appointed Botswana’s ambassador to the United States of America a position she held for almost six years, Seretse also holds the record of being the first woman within the ruling party to contest the chairmanship...
22 May 2015
Butler faces Moruleng moment of truth
The game kicks off at 5.30pm at Moruleng Stadium in Rustenburg.  Zebras will be without Keitumetse “Pio” Paul as the assistant coach following his sacking on Wednesday by the Botswana Football Association (BFA).  He was also...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Botswana dials 90-90-90 to tackle HIV spread
The campaign was enunciated at the UNAIDS International AIDS conference held in Melbourne, Australia late last year. The initiative follows through key steps considered critical to better health for HIV positive people, and limit new infections. The...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Defendant claims to be possessed by thokolosi
Appearing in court early this week, 34-year-old Boikobo Tumisang told Magistrate Odirile Mokgatle that he is suffering from multiple undisclosed illnesses, and wanted to solicit divine healing to deal with the thokolosi bothering him. He said he is...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 22 May 2015
Whats good for Peter, not so good for Paul
The combustible Keitumetse ‘Pio’ Paul appeared calm seconds before what became his valedictory press conference as Zebras assistant and Under-23 coach on Wednesday. This, hours after the explosive television interview, which set the cat...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Okavango tourism concession dispute reverts to Land Tribunal
Advocates for the litigants made an agreement through a consent order to transfer the matter from the High Court to the Land Tribunal following issues that aroused when the case was about to resume before Justice Bengbame Sechele. The case was filed...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
UB teaching hospital must run independently
Bonnington South Member of Parliament (MP), Ndaba Gaolathe, made this plea at the opening of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sessions on Tuesday.  Gaolathe said for the facility to run efficiently and live up to its mandate, experts have to...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Army mobilised to monitor elephants encroachment, destruction of the vet fence
This revelation was made by the chairman of Hainaveld Farmers Association, Phillip Wright during a meeting addressed by UNDP sustainable land management (SLM) project implementing team at Riley’s Hotel on Tuesday. Wright revealed that there...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 22 May 2015
Optimistic Botswana target Kenya scalp
Uppermost in the mind of the coach and her team will be to bring a tumultuous week to a close with a victory over the Harambe Starlets in an Olympic qualifier at the colourful New Lobatse Stadium. Kick-off is at pm. Nkutlwisang said her team is...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 22 May 2015
Calm after the Paul storm
l           BFA deny Under-23 revolt l           Zambia arrive for crunch tie Kgomela said the players trained yesterday without any hitches. ...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 22 May 2015
NRH should just do the basics
It has been called a butchery or slaughter house because of the popular belief that it is a death place and not a cure facility. The service provision is sub-standard and generally not befitting the intended status of a facility of the NRH calibre....
450,Mmegi Editor,, 22 May 2015
Local businesses seek opportunities at Namibian dry port
BITC corporate communications manager, Itumeleng Teseletso said this mission, which is organised by BITC in conjunction with Botswana High Commission in Namibia, would sensetise Batswana entrepreneurs about the opportunities and the value of Botswana...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
APRM too broke to operate
Professor Mustapha Mekideche told representatives from over 30 Africa states gathering in Gaborone this week that, member states are not paying their annual subscriptions, while others are reluctant to accede to the initiative. “The funding...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Poison
No, I mean organisational poison. Some organisations are toxic, both to their customers and to their staff. A couple of years ago, we ran a workshop for a company involved in healthcare and the people who attended were fantastic. They were...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:20:00, 22 May 2015
Choppies shares over -subscribed on JSE
l Top three directors to pocket P642m In a statement, the group indicated that it has successfully placed 277 420 758 hares at an offer price of R4.90 (P 4.02) per offer share. “The bookbuild in relation to the offer closed on Wednesday May...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
BSE encourages increase in free float
Free float is described as all shares held by investors, other than restricted shares held by company insiders. Currently, listed companies are supposed to have 20 percent of their shares in the hands of outside individual investors. BSE deputy...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Talks to cushion diamond cutters reach business end
Due to depressed polished prices set against high rough prices, cutting and polishing companies globally, are facing difficulties with the local industry’s situation exacerbated by the comparatively higher labour costs. In an interview with...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
BMC automates Maun abattoir to boost capacity
Maun plant manager, Mothobi Mothobi said the abattoir would be closed for a period of a month from mid-July to mid-August. He said the maintenance and uprade work would also solve farmers’ concerns that the abattoir does not buy enough cattle...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 22 May 2015
CA scarred by dismissed tender rigging cases
Available data shows that since its establishment in 2011, the authority has investigated nine anti-competitive cases, which were later referred to the commission. Out of these, the authority won three and withdrew five cases, while two have been...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Inside Khamas media war room
Sources at the Office of the President (OP) have revealed that a ‘war room’ like committee periodically sits to monitor the “proportions of negative, neutral and positive coverage over the analysis period.” “The...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Govt suspends royalties for copper miners
“A decision has been taken to defer the payment of royalties for the copper mining companies. The decision will be reviewed after a year then we will decide whether the market has recovered enough for copper mining to become viable again, then...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Dow, client at loggerhead
The Minister of Education and Skills Development Unity Dow, and her client Bogadi Ramatlapeng may soon find themselves facing each other in court over a deal gone sour. Dow represented Ramatlapeng in a case in which the latter was suing the Ministry...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg,412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
What a lovely-crazy day
Mad Max - Fury Road is totally something else and it left tongues wagging over the weekend as it brought some spectacular fast and furious driving as well as some sort of crazed death race to the screen.  This film is a 2015 Australian...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 22 May 2015
You can't be serious!!!
22 May 2015
Basket Mouth coming to Gaborone
Leap Frog managing director, Thapelo ‘Fish’ Pabalinga, made the announcement at a press briefing this morning in Gaborone. Basket Mouth will feature in a comedy show hosted by Botswana’s own legend Michael ‘Dignash’...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
China; Its their turn to eat
The issue at hand now is the creation of the new international financial institution, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. It seems a lot of odds are playing against the US in this entire scenario. The bank itself is a threat to the old...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Johwa, La Timmy, Team Distant headline Lobatse Beef Fest
The event organiser, Barolong Seboni, said yesterday at a press briefing held at the Oasis Motel he came up with the idea of hosting the beef festival back in 1988, but his ship could only set sail early 2013. Seboni also said that the...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Piet erects rhino masterpieces
Piet is one of the finest Thapong Visual Arts Centre craftsmen who have shown tremendous growth over the years. The three white rhino sculptures are part of a campaign aimed at sensitising the public about the fate of the endangered species...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Broadcasting parliament is vital
In the 11th Parliament, a question was posed to the minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration on when government will start broadcasting Parliament. The answer by the minister was that the government is working on it and that it is...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
The mystery of heaven and immortality (Part 1)
And as we will duly find out in this two-part series, this outlook stemmed primarily not out of theology but from ill-understood elements in so-called mythology. “Mythology” tells us that the ancient gods that ruled mankind claimed two...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Liberia confirms fresh Ebola cases
The three patients include a 10-year-old boy from Paynesville, a suburb of the capital Monrovia. All people with the symptom have been isolated, WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris told the BBC. Liberia has seen more than 10,000 Ebola cases and more...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Statement on the Matsha School tragedy by the Leader of the Opposition
LEADER OF OPPOSITION (MR BOKO): Thank you very much Mr Speaker. I rise under Standing Order 9.3.2 to make this statement. I thank you for the opportunity you have given me to address this House on the tragedy that befell this nation just a few days...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Gaona opens up about her life experiences
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
AUSC Region 5 secretary general passes on
He was 52-years-old. Mbebe died on Monday at the ARWYP Private Hospital in Kempton Park in South Africa after losing a long battle with colon cancer. Mbebe distinguished himself as a sports administrator par excellence in the world, Africa, the...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2015
Gilport, Sankoyo on recovery path
Sankoyo have now won their second successive game in just less than a week slowly moving out of the relegation zone.  Before the 2-1 victory over Motlakase Power Dynamos last weekend, Sankoyo had only tasted victory two times out of nine...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
In Thursday paper
22 May 2015
Sponsor cuts funding for table tennis league
The new deal was announced at a brief ceremony at the National Stadium yesterday. The company’s managing director, Kganetso Tlhalerwa told Mmegi Sport that the P5,000 decrease was due to depressed trading conditions. He explained the funds...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Security companies fail Zebras test
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) assistant chairperson, Eatametse Olopeng said in an evaluation of the Eritrea game that they have realised the security companies compromised security at the games by employing people that engage in bad...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 22 May 2015
NaomiiMusic revamps into a multimedia platform
It has introduced podcast shows that will be hosted by a number of radio personalities and individuals. It has also introduced a video platform that will showcase different film contents such as music videos, documentaries, blogs and web series...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Mdu feels good with second KSWS donation
“This was never about the money in the first place. I just know how to throw parties, because it was on my birthday.  I’d rather make money for the people who really need it, not for us who just want it”, said humble young...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
St Louis Fresh Fest returns
The exciting line-up has already been revealed and is set to feature up to 15 artists. Showbiz has exclusively been informed that out of the 15, only four will be the hottest trending artists in South Africa and the rest will be an all local line-up...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Chomela e gana go wa
The excitement associated with BCL mine employees’ paydays, which come early, and popularly dubbed ‘chomela e ole’ has become part of the copper/nickel mining town of Selebi-Phikwe’s landscape. Morale is generally low at BCL...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Regaining the key to life
Whether that education is academic or vocational, institution or home-based, education is critical in the development of well-rounded, literate, ambitious individuals who can meaningfully contribute to their communities and countries. That...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 22 May 2015
Refurbished S/Phikwe airport ready for use
SPEDU Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mokubung Mokubung said the agency was only maintaining the runaway, which had potholes and thereby unfit for use, at a cost of P14.7 million. The project was funded by the European Union through the Re-Employment...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 22 May 2015
FIC CEO to begin work next year
FIC was initially called Moiplek Investment, but changed its name to FIC last month because the latter was found to be an appealing name. The CEO’s main responsibility will be to implement Francistown’s vision 2022. The vision seeks to...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Moshaweng duo face multiple charges
A total of 21 witnesses are expected to testify before magistrate Segametsi Basinyi. On the first and second counts of burglary and stealing from a dwelling, they are alleged to have entered a house in Unit 4 where they stole a Nokia Asha cellphone...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Middle-aged man found guilty of raping three-year-old
Delivering judgement, principal magistrate Sijabuliso Siziba noted that the accused Bruno Mohamadi pleaded not guilty to the offence when the case commenced. “The prosecution relies on the evidence of the complainant’s mother who is a...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Ex-Zim Lieutenant denied bail
According to the charge sheet, Mike Graduate Mutizwa is facing both counts.  In the first count, the 43-year-old Mutizwa is accused of unlawful possession of a 9mm Makarov pistol being an arm of war.  In the second count, papers before...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Ngamiland farmers find P3.3m hides market in Zimbabwe
As part of the United Nations Development Programme, Ngamiland’s Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Programme community members recently toured Zimbabwe to benchmark on the country’s leather industry. They toured the Leather Institute of...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 22 May 2015
Backyard abortions on the rise
During the debate on abortion held by the Botswana Family Welfare Association (BOFWA) at Francistown College of Education on Wednesday Dr Thato Kabondora explained that on a daily basis at the hospital, they deal with many cases of unsafe abortion....
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Centralised database can aid job creation Expert
A centralised database stores and maintains data in a single location.  Giving a presentation at the Botswana Jobs Summit that was held in Gaborone this week, Mutelo explained that this is where all the statistics of employment can be monitored...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Unlicensed driver kills five-year-old
Letlhakane police station commander, Superintended Michael Maphephu, confirmed in an interview yesterday that the accident occurred along the Serowe-Orapa road. He said that the siblings were trying to cross the road when they were hit by a BMW...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 22 May 2015
BoB drops bid to contest fraud allegations
Yesterday the bank, through a consent order with EBC, agreed not to contest proof of fraud from the finance company that included evidence of an expert witness. The court had last month referred the matter for oral evidence after the bank was...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Senior BNF official defies party on Vision 2036
The opposition party, which is a member of the coalition, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), has barred members from sitting in the task force formulating the vision. The BNF took the decision at the party’s conference held at Goodhope in...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Police invigilate as Madiba students go on rampage
The police confirmed the fracas but insisted it was a fight between rival gangs. Mmegi has learnt the strike over the quality of food, which at one time took a violent turn, took place during lunchtime and nearly disrupted the examination timetable...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
UCCSA adopts referendum on Pentecostalism
The move that threatens to divide the church was taken in May this year at the church’s last synod in Lobatse, following frequent clashes between conservative and progressive members of the church. The church has of late been experiencing an...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Foreskins For Sale
22 May 2015
Procrastination a learners enemy
What is procrastination? Van Eerde in Neal (2009) defines procrastination as delaying of a task that was originally planned, despite expecting the negative consequences associated with the delay. Procrastination describes a situation whereby there...
52766,Victoria Seiketso Sethibe,php4C44.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Hawkers crowding the Main Mall
425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,php6EE.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
China's Communist Party bans club membership
Extravagant eating and drinking, and abuse of power, are also formally banned, said Xinhua news agency. The party has in the past warned its officials to refrain from extravagant dinners and purchasing moon cakes using public funds. China has been...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Playing Ball
427,Kabo Mpaetona,, 22 May 2015
The Jakes Are Missing
Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Burnt
Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin 
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Black Mass
The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Hotel Transylvania 2
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
The Perfect Guy
After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
The Jakes Are Missing
Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Breaking Through
When Casey, a dancer who is discovered on YouTube, gets thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true identity with her online persona, or risk losing everything she cares about.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Black Mass
The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Hotel Transylvania 2
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
The Perfect Guy
After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Burnt
Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
The Jakes Are Missing
Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Black Mass
The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Breaking Through
When Casey, a dancer who is discovered on YouTube, gets thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true identity with her online persona, or risk losing everything she cares about.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Hotel Transylvania 2
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
The Perfect Guy
After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
In Tuesday paper
22 May 2015
Print Swim Collections
425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,, 22 May 2015
Burkina Faso coup leader Gen Diendere given ultimatum
Negotiations between army chiefs and the presidential guard are under way to avert bloodshed, security sources said. Gen Gilbert Diendere seized power last week after opposing moves to integrate the presidential guard into the army. He has released...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Francistown completes Botswana Games selection
Team Francistown’s Chef de mission, Thabo Mokoti said they have submitted the team list to the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC). “The selection of players across all the sporting codes is complete and we recently submitted the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Motlakase break softball duck
The tournament will be held in Jwaneng during the Independence holidays. The last time Motlakase men’s side qualified for a tournament was in 2000 when they made it to the now defunct Shell Easter Tournament. Eight teams participated in the...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 22 May 2015
High Court judge bags Independence trophy
Moroka, a High Court judge, won the tournament with a net score of 138 followed by Meepat Shankar who had a net score of 139. Muller Keabetswe clocked a net score of 140 to finish third. Usha Shingal won the women’s section with a net score of...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Police XIs first defeat paves way for Rollers
The Cops were unbeaten in six matches, but surrendered their perfect start to the season when Mpho Kgaswane drilled home in the 52nd minute. Police XI slid to second behind new leaders, Rollers, who laboured to a 1-0 victory over a stubborn Gilport...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Francistown completes Botswana Games selection
Team Francistown’s Chef de mission, Thabo Mokoti said they have submitted the team list to the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC). “The selection of players across all the sporting codes is complete and we recently submitted the...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 22 May 2015
BOMU changes awards date
BOMU secretary general, Pagson Ntsie, exclusively revealed this to Showbiz yesterday. “With the hectic preparation for the coming awards underway we have, unfortunately, been forced to change the date at the last minute. Our host venue at the...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Family Tree invades Kosher Nights Sessions
The artists consist of rappers Tshego Ketshabile who goes by the stage name Tshego and Benito Kamoto, popularly known as Gemini Major, as well as Carpo, who will also be the host for the night. The show will also feature South African artist, Veezo,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Reacxion celebrates Kasi on new track
Kasi is a Tsotsitaal word for ghetto or townships. On the track, Reacxion sampled Vee Mampeezy’s old track Kasi’s Phuma Khona track. His producer, Chef Gustos, added a hip-hop trap base to the track. Reacxion pays homage to different...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Heavy K replaces Blackcoffee at Spring Xplosion
Spring Xplosion, which is in its third year, is slated for September 29, 2015 at Fairgrounds. The line-up of banging acts include, South Africa’s Ricky Rick of Boss Zonke fame, DJ Kent, Dr Malinga, the duo of Black Motion, DJ Shimza and Culoe...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Water future is in your hands
Ever since the corporation’s establishment 45 years ago, Batswana have increased their reliance on the water grid and in the absence of restrictions on usage, have developed wasteful and careless attitudes for a resource the country is...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 22 May 2015
BOFEPUSU
22 May 2015
Keorapetse urges mines to protect environment
Speaking at the National Clean Up the World commemoration recently, Keorapetse said the acid produced at BCL Mine during smelting has negatively affected the environment.  He said the environment here is no longer attractive as trees have been...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 22 May 2015
Cresta profits leap on tighter cost control
The group recorded P12 million profit before tax,  which is a 63 percent rise in the period compared to the P8 million recorded in the corresponding one last year. Group revenue also increased by seven percent to P150 million from the P140...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Private sector calls for review of govt levies
Through their umbrella body, Business Botswana, the private sector stated that multiple levies undermine the competitiveness of firms in general. Presenting a Business Botswana position paper on the impact of commercial levies on businesses, lead...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Mosele courts NGOs for legal services
The beneficiaries, Childline Botswana, Kagisano Society Women’s Shelter (KSWS) and the Youth Health Organisation (YOHO) would enjoy free legal advice from Mosele legal team as and when they need it. The legal advice would be on a one-year...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Batshu meets CITF board of trustees
The chairman of the board, Philemon Ramatsui, pointed out some issues that required action by the ministry because they had negative impact on service delivery. Some of the issues included the need to acquire more facilities in order to expand...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2015
Burkina Faso coup leader Gen Diendere defies ultimatum
Army chiefs had given Gen Gilbert Diendere a 10:00 GMT deadline to surrender or face an assault. The army has ordered anti-coup protesters in the capital, Ouagadougou, to return home, amid fears of fighting. Gen Diendere seized power last week with...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Swazi health minister to launch Boitekanelo project
The launch, to be held under the theme ‘Translating knowledge into practice’, will have Acting Minister of Health Dr Alfred Madigela officiating. “We have been receiving mixed feedback on our graduates with some people saying that...
44537,Mothusi Jowawa,, 22 May 2015
Mmatshumu residents benefit from Race for Rhinos
Mmatshumu councillor, Goabaone Bolesitswe told Mmegi that over 80 people from his village benefited from the thrilling event. He said that the event came to their settlement at a good time when they most needed it. The settlement is 40km outside...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 22 May 2015
Machete-wielding gang members jailed
  Onkabetse Benjamin (27) and Thatayaone Nkeletsang (22) appeared before Palapye Magistrate Gofaone Mosweu, faced with four counts of unlawful wounding and one count of unlawfully destroying goods. The duo was subsequently remanded as per...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 22 May 2015
Constable sues Commissioner for P1 million
In her papers filed before Justice Mpaphi Phumaphi through her attorney Morris Ndawana, Constable Tshepo Nnewe said that on February 5, 2014 she was arrested and detained by Kutlwano Police on suspicion that she had committed murder. “It was...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2015
Maunatlala goes hunting for developments
Members of the task force, some of whom contested the past elections against Lesole have agreed to set their differences aside. They are touring some parts of the country to address Maunatlala residents to learn from them and work as a team for the...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 22 May 2015
GCC meeting adjourned as officers defy mayor
He said that he only received the speech late on Sunday morning. Thutlwe told the council that he could not read the speech whose content he was not aware of. “I am sorry councillors, those who were supposed to have given me the speech well...
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Violent robbers get 10 years imprisonment
The three men, Kabo Loratile (20), Phenyo Rakebaang (19) and Thabo Keabetswe (19) were found guilty of violently robbing Thabiso Lekhane of money amounting to P800, a cooler bag valued at P350 and a black ZTE phone valued at P350, on March 14, 2015...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 22 May 2015
BOPEU joins calls for Dibotelo to go
‘The judiciary is too far important an institution to be left to the whims of a divisive old man…,” charged Union president, Andrew Motsamai, during a media briefing yesterday. These remarks come after the latest developments in...
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Policies must promote climate change adaptation, mitigation
Attendants of last week’s seminar on climate change, held at the University of Botswana (UB)said because Botswana was inherently semi-arid, adaptation was not a new phenomenon, just that policies were not stringent enough to promote the...
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BDF nurses take commander to court over allowances
Seretse is cited as the first respondent while the commander of the BDF, Gaolathe Galebotswe is cited as the second respondent. The nurses through their lawyer, Tshekiso Tshekiso, want the court to resolve whether the Defence Council ever convened,...
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No room yet for Pilane at BMD
The committee met on Sunday and resolved that the Gaborone North branch should furnish it (committee) with documentation that include the minutes of the meeting where the issue was discussed.  BMD deputy secretary general, Tseleng Bothole...
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SA to cut off water supply
Molatedi, a 201 million cubic metre dam located near Zeerust, is presently supplying 4.8 million litres a day to the Greater Gaborone area. WUC corporate communications manager, Matida Mmipi, said the disconnection of Molatedi Dam would be a major...
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VW emissions scandal hits 11m vehicles
It said it was setting aside €6.5bn (£4.7bn) to cover costs of the scandal. The boss of Volkswagen's US business, Michael Horn, has admitted it "totally screwed up" in using software to rig emissions tests. The UK Department of Transport...
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Francistown stadium deserves a better name residents
Mmegi Sport took to the Francistown streets for a snap survey and some residents felt a better name honouring or reflecting the history of the city would have been appropriate. Kenosi Sekelemani (30) is of the view that the name does not befit the...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 22 May 2015
The mystery of heaven and immortality (Part 1)
And as we will duly find out in this two-part series, this outlook stemmed primarily not out of theology but from ill-understood elements in so-called mythology. “Mythology” tells us that the ancient gods that ruled mankind claimed two...
L M Leteane 22 May 2015
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Broadcasting parliament is vital
In the 11th Parliament, a question was posed to the minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration on when government will start broadcasting Parliament. The answer by the minister was that the government is working on it and that it is...
Dithapelo Keorapetse 22 May 2015
Johwa
Johwa, La Timmy, Team Distant headline Lobatse Beef Fest
The event organiser, Barolong Seboni, said yesterday at a press briefing held at the Oasis Motel he came up with the idea of hosting the beef festival back in 1988, but his ship could only set sail early 2013. Seboni also said that the...
Sharon Mathala 22 May 2015
Rhino
Piet erects rhino masterpieces
Piet is one of the finest Thapong Visual Arts Centre craftsmen who have shown tremendous growth over the years. The three white rhino sculptures are part of a campaign aimed at sensitising the public about the fate of the endangered species...
Chippa Legodimo 22 May 2015
China; It’s their turn to eat
The issue at hand now is the creation of the new international financial institution, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. It seems a lot of odds are playing against the US in this entire scenario. The bank itself is a threat to the old...
Richard Moleofe 22 May 2015
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You can't be serious!!!
Bakang Israel 22 May 2015
Basket Mouth
Basket Mouth coming to Gaborone
Leap Frog managing director, Thapelo ‘Fish’ Pabalinga, made the announcement at a press briefing this morning in Gaborone. Basket Mouth will feature in a comedy show hosted by Botswana’s own legend Michael ‘Dignash’...
Chippa Legodimo 22 May 2015
Mad Max: Fury Road Poster
What a lovely-crazy day
Mad Max - Fury Road is totally something else and it left tongues wagging over the weekend as it brought some spectacular fast and furious driving as well as some sort of crazed death race to the screen.  This film is a 2015 Australian...
Bakang Israel 22 May 2015
Agrieved: Ramatlapeng
Dow, client at loggerhead
The Minister of Education and Skills Development Unity Dow, and her client Bogadi Ramatlapeng may soon find themselves facing each other in court over a deal gone sour. Dow represented Ramatlapeng in a case in which the latter was suing the Ministry...
Baboki Kayawe 22 May 2015
Kitso Mokaila briefing the media.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Govt suspends royalties for copper miners
“A decision has been taken to defer the payment of royalties for the copper mining companies. The decision will be reviewed after a year then we will decide whether the market has recovered enough for copper mining to become viable again, then...
Brian Benza 22 May 2015
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Inside Khama’s media ‘war room’
Sources at the Office of the President (OP) have revealed that a ‘war room’ like committee periodically sits to monitor the “proportions of negative, neutral and positive coverage over the analysis period.” “The...
Sharon Mathala 22 May 2015
Competition Authority case.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE
CA scarred by dismissed tender rigging cases
Available data shows that since its establishment in 2011, the authority has investigated nine anti-competitive cases, which were later referred to the commission. Out of these, the authority won three and withdrew five cases, while two have been...
Isaac Pinielo 22 May 2015
The Maun plant capacity to rise to 120 animals a day
BMC automates Maun abattoir to boost capacity
Maun plant manager, Mothobi Mothobi said the abattoir would be closed for a period of a month from mid-July to mid-August. He said the maintenance and uprade work would also solve farmers’ concerns that the abattoir does not buy enough cattle...
Boniface Keakabetse 22 May 2015
Choppies shares over -subscribed on JSE
l Top three directors to pocket P642m In a statement, the group indicated that it has successfully placed 277 420 758 hares at an offer price of R4.90 (P 4.02) per offer share. “The bookbuild in relation to the offer closed on Wednesday May...
Isaac Pinielo 22 May 2015
Tsheole
BSE encourages increase in free float
Free float is described as all shares held by investors, other than restricted shares held by company insiders. Currently, listed companies are supposed to have 20 percent of their shares in the hands of outside individual investors. BSE deputy...
Isaac Pinielo 22 May 2015
Masire
Talks to cushion diamond cutters reach business end
Due to depressed polished prices set against high rough prices, cutting and polishing companies globally, are facing difficulties with the local industry’s situation exacerbated by the comparatively higher labour costs. In an interview with...
Brian Benza 22 May 2015
The African Peer Review Mechanism workshop
APRM too broke to operate
Professor Mustapha Mekideche told representatives from over 30 Africa states gathering in Gaborone this week that, member states are not paying their annual subscriptions, while others are reluctant to accede to the initiative. “The funding...
Bame Piet 22 May 2015
‘Poison’
No, I mean organisational poison. Some organisations are toxic, both to their customers and to their staff. A couple of years ago, we ran a workshop for a company involved in healthcare and the people who attended were fantastic. They were...
Consumer Watchdog 22 May 2015
BITC CEO Letsebe Sejoe
Local businesses seek opportunities at Namibian dry port
BITC corporate communications manager, Itumeleng Teseletso said this mission, which is organised by BITC in conjunction with Botswana High Commission in Namibia, would sensetise Batswana entrepreneurs about the opportunities and the value of Botswana...
Pauline Dikuelo | 22 May 2015
NRH should just do the basics
It has been called a butchery or slaughter house because of the popular belief that it is a death place and not a cure facility. The service provision is sub-standard and generally not befitting the intended status of a facility of the NRH calibre....
Mmegi Editor | 22 May 2015
Unnder 23 practice.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Calm after the Paul storm
l           BFA deny Under-23 revolt l           Zambia arrive for crunch tie Kgomela said the players trained yesterday without any hitches. ...
Tumelo Mouwane 22 May 2015
Women senior national team.PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Optimistic Botswana target Kenya scalp
Uppermost in the mind of the coach and her team will be to bring a tumultuous week to a close with a victory over the Harambe Starlets in an Olympic qualifier at the colourful New Lobatse Stadium. Kick-off is at pm. Nkutlwisang said her team is...
Tumelo Mouwane 22 May 2015
BDF day celebrations
Army mobilised to monitor elephants encroachment, destruction of the vet fence
This revelation was made by the chairman of Hainaveld Farmers Association, Phillip Wright during a meeting addressed by UNDP sustainable land management (SLM) project implementing team at Riley’s Hotel on Tuesday. Wright revealed that there...
Boniface Keakabetse 22 May 2015
School of medicine
UB teaching hospital must run independently
Bonnington South Member of Parliament (MP), Ndaba Gaolathe, made this plea at the opening of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sessions on Tuesday.  Gaolathe said for the facility to run efficiently and live up to its mandate, experts have to...
Baboki Kayawe 22 May 2015
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Okavango tourism concession dispute reverts to Land Tribunal
Advocates for the litigants made an agreement through a consent order to transfer the matter from the High Court to the Land Tribunal following issues that aroused when the case was about to resume before Justice Bengbame Sechele. The case was filed...
Mpho Mokwape | 22 May 2015
Butler and Paul
What’s good for Peter, not so good for Paul
The combustible Keitumetse ‘Pio’ Paul appeared calm seconds before what became his valedictory press conference as Zebras assistant and Under-23 coach on Wednesday. This, hours after the explosive television interview, which set the cat...
Mqondisi Dube | 22 May 2015
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Defendant claims to be possessed by thokolosi
Appearing in court early this week, 34-year-old Boikobo Tumisang told Magistrate Odirile Mokgatle that he is suffering from multiple undisclosed illnesses, and wanted to solicit divine healing to deal with the thokolosi bothering him. He said he is...
Lebogang Baingapi 22 May 2015
Thutlwe
Botswana dials 90-90-90 to tackle HIV spread
The campaign was enunciated at the UNAIDS International AIDS conference held in Melbourne, Australia late last year. The initiative follows through key steps considered critical to better health for HIV positive people, and limit new infections. The...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 22 May 2015
Zebras.Pic.Kagiso Onkatswitse
Butler faces Moruleng moment of truth
The game kicks off at 5.30pm at Moruleng Stadium in Rustenburg.  Zebras will be without Keitumetse “Pio” Paul as the assistant coach following his sacking on Wednesday by the Botswana Football Association (BFA).  He was also...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 22 May 2015
Seretse
Women empowerment steers Seretse into chairmanship race
As the first woman to be appointed Botswana’s ambassador to the United States of America a position she held for almost six years, Seretse also holds the record of being the first woman within the ruling party to contest the chairmanship...
Correspondent 22 May 2015
BPC explains load management to SPTC
Addressing a full council meeting here, Masake said on Wednesday that the national demand of electricity has reached 610MW, but the country can only supply 510MW. She explained that currently unit one of Morupule B that is operating at full capacity...
Onalenna Kelebeile 22 May 2015
Palapye to host softball eliminators
Jonas, said the hosting of the eliminators was a welcome development, which will help raise awareness about softball to the Palapye community. “These eliminations could not have come at a better time. Softball is becoming a forgotten sport in...
Correspondent 22 May 2015
Francistown Stadium-1. Pic Keoagile Bonang
Francistown Stadium handover date moved to July
“The main contractor (Jiangsu) is doing remedial works and has asked for an extension from the June 8 deadline by 35 days, meaning that the stadium will be ready by the end of July.  “So far the stadium and overall renovations are...
Chakalisa Dube | 22 May 2015
This year's shortage of rain has potential to reduce the country's livestock population
Farmers decry govt’s delay in declaring drought
A meeting of mainly farmers on Wednesday felt that since they have already started losing cattle to drought, they would have expected that by now the government would have declared a drought year. During the 2015 Letsema consultative forum held...
Boniface Keakabetse 22 May 2015
Mogoditshane fighters celebrating there second goal against Santos Pic Kabo Mpaetona
Line drawn as Fighters, Green Lovers clash
The two will finally meet after their match was postponed due to Uniao Flamengo Santos’ appeal. After a vital 2-1 win against Santos on Wednesday afternoon, Fighters will hope to keep up the momentum against a Green Lovers side, which has been...
Mompati Tlhankane | 22 May 2015
Karabo Sibanda Pic Kabo Mpaetona
Youth Games gold medalists continue to shine
Gaborone hosted the competition, which attracted 2,500 athletes in 21 disciplines, making it the biggest sporting event the country has ever hosted. Botswana won seven gold medals with two each for athletics, boxing and karate as well as one in judo....
Calistus Kolantsho | 22 May 2015
Flashback: Team Botswana during Youth games' opening ceremony
No Youth Games anniversary commemorations
Speaking to Mmegi Sport, former BAYGOC chief executive officer Tuelo Serufho said although nothing was planned for this year, they will consider future commemorations. The Africa Youth Games are the biggest sporting event the country has ever...
Dumisani Ncube 22 May 2015
Double trouble: Teenage pregnancies are on the rise nationally
Unravelling the teenage pregnancy conundrum
For years high teenage pregnancy rates have been a concern in the country. Last week, Education and Skills Development minister, Unity Dow, expressed concern about the soaring rates of teenage pregnancies in the country. Government has put in place...
Lindiwe Mozola 22 May 2015
Sands full of talent: The women of Ghanzi are waiting on handouts
Where hope springs
Based in Ghanzi it is mandated to care for orphans and street children, provide them with three meals a day, and offer them teaching services daily. The centre also has a paper beadwork project, which started with 12 women in 2010. ...
Leinanyana Tsiane 22 May 2015
Presiding: Dikgosi are forced to bend rules as cohabitation rises
Of inheritance and vat ‘en sat
Dikgosi comprise the frontline in inheritance battles. From time immemorial, disgruntled family members would drag each other before the traditional leader for mediation when endowments were in dispute. Even with the emergence of the Roman Dutch...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 22 May 2015
National pride: Cattle are Botswana's first love
DVS director attends OIE meet
The 83rd annual meeting is expected to be  a make or break decision, which will have an impact on the livelihoods of cattle farmers living in wildlife areas world over. The decision will either spell good or doom for the conservation of...
Boniface Keakabetse 22 May 2015
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