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Huawei P8 review
When news came in that Huawei has unveiled their latest ‘P8 smartphone’ some people in Botswana questioned whether it is ‘disposal.’ This was because in Botswana ‘P8’ reads as ‘Eight Pula’ an amount,...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
In Friday's paper
24 May 2015
Hogs, Rhinos in titanic clash
Both teams are tied on 23 points from five matches, although the defending champions are on top due to a 10-goal advantage over Hogs. Rhino’s chairperson, Thatayaone Malele said they expect a tough match and have trained hard for the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
New sponsor for Kalahari Challenge
“Gem Diamonds, experts at discovering hidden treasures in the seemingly bleak Kalahari, saw the potential of the event and have committed their support for the next three years,” the organisers of the event said in a media statement. The...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
Green Lovers tortuous journey
Already, the pride of the village, Miscellaneous has made a quick return to the top flight, one season after relegation. Green Lovers had to endure the loss of two players, through suicide and an accident, to snake their way to the top. The Serowe...
1206,James Kgosi,, 24 May 2015
COSAFA Cup to proceed despite attacks
COSAFA chief executive officer, Sue Destombes said they have not received any intentions of withdrawal from participating countries. The deadly violence has claimed seven lives thus far since attacks on foreigners began in KwaZulu Natal a fortnight...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Sparkling Kgaswane destined for greater heights
He was an ever-present threat in a first half in which he ran the show before tiring in the second stanza. At 20, he is one of Botswana’s emerging prospects, having already represented the country at all levels. He is part of the Under-23 side...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 24 May 2015
We will dig ourselves out- Nico skipper
On hindsight, he blamed poor pre-season preparations for the predicament which the team finds itself in. The Baby Jombies are in position 14 with 27 points after winning only six games in 26 outings. Misfiring Majombolo are enduring a catastrophic...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 24 May 2015
Wounded Rollers face Orapa United
Though there are a number of Premier League matches this weekend, it is the Ostriches clash against Rollers that has attracted attention. Rollers are fresh from the last Saturday disappointment after they lost 2-1 to Gaborone United in Mascom Top 8...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Under-23 game on
BFA president, Tebogo Sebego said the Kenya Football Federation’s (KFK) request came late to be considered. Botswana and Kenya clash in the first leg of the qualifiers at the New Lobatse Stadium tonight. Kick off is at 7pm.  “We were...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 24 May 2015
Mogapis art tugs at the heartstrings
Marley’s words also ring true of art.  A good art piece tugs the observer right at their heartstrings without causing any pain. Ironically, some people shed tears after listening to good music just like those with high artistic...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Dangerous feelings
She is back, but this time in The Boy Next Door.  Yes, the title says it all.  The Boy Next Door (2015), stars Jennifer Lopez (Claire Peterson) as a lonely high school teacher, Ryan Guzman  (Noah Sandborn) is a new friendly neighbour...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 24 May 2015
Gaborone comes alive again
“Gaborone was the hub of live music in the 80s,” he says, adding; “Every Friday there were hardcore revellers who crossed the border from South Africa into Gaborone to party here”. The narrator, Bonjo Keipedile, actually...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Modise exhibits at Casa Labia Gallery, Cape Town
The exhibition is titled Ground Zero, and opened on February 28. It is scheduled to run until April 26. Modise went on a walkabout last Saturday when he interacted with art enthusiasts, and gave a talk on his artworks.  This is his eighth solo...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
Just dissolve BNYC
The Act also gives the organisation’s responsibility for lobbying and advocating for development policies affecting youth as well as ‘to give advise to government on matters relating to youth development’. This BNYC, however, has...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 24 May 2015
Motswana
24 May 2015
A letter from London
I am travelling alone armed with a map and camera.  I have just over four hours of free time to be a tourist before a work rendezvous at 2pm – Huawei Press Event at the Old Billingsgate Hall. Let me first take you back to how I got...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
In the aftermath of the floods
D’Kar is a settlement located 35 kilometres West of Gantsi town along Maun-Gantsi road, whose residents are mostly Basarwa, although there are tribes such as Bakgalagadi, Bangologa and others.  While the Dutch Reformed Church owns...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 24 May 2015
Africa is one big country with many problems
Just when it looked like things were improving for the ‘dark continent’, following the 2011 Arab Spring, we are once again back to square one – feeding international news media with negative news. African leaders, academics, and...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Refracting unemployment through the lens of national security threat
It has the potential to polarise the nation, thus, should be viewed as a security threat. The same argument could be applied to development challenges such as abject poverty and income and wealth inequality. Simply defined, to be unemployed means...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
Critique to Emmanuel Botlhales toxic economic analysis
These rather lengthy articles titled “The problematique called youth unemployment” which covered acres and acres of usually rare newspaper space seems to have been motivated by a previous debate on Facebook  where I had initially...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
Makgato, the rising political star
Makgato joined active politics in 2009 on a nomination card and was immediately appointed the assistant Minister of Trade and Industry. A year later, she was appointed the substantive minister of Trade and Industry. Her critics dismissed her as a...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Eat safe
Perhaps the most amusing aspect to this story (yes, there is one) is the reaction we have heard from some of the stores. “We weren’t told this was going to happen!” they said, complaining that they had not been given advance warning...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:20:00, 24 May 2015
RMB urges businesses to hedge against exposures
Hedging is defined as a risk management strategy used in limiting or offsetting probability of loss from fluctuations in the prices of commodities, currencies, or securities. In effect, hedging is a transfer of risk without buying insurance...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Huge import bill shows weakness of domestic industry Seretse
Addressing participants at an SMME Pitso organised by the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) yesterday, Seretse noted that the significant growth of the import bill, which currently stands at P68 billion, is a clear indication that Batswana are not...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
PrimeTime to build P100m mall in Pilane
The asset and property company stated in a press announcement that it has acquired the rights to 4.392 hectares of land held under tribal lease in Pilane. Two possible further extensions of approximately 1,320 and 1,700 square metres are planned for...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Debswana output flat in bearish market
A first quarter production update from parent company, Anglo American says Debswana’s output decreased by two percent to 5.6 million carats compared to the same period in 2014, on the back of a decline in grade at Orapa. “The Orapa...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Huawei building a better connected Botswana
BusinessWeek: Could you please give a brief description of Huawei Company? Xu Liang: Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships. Huawei...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 24 May 2015
Prime property rentals sink to ten-year low
The prime rent, usually quoted in US dollars, is defined as an average rent of the top 3-5 percent of all lettings in each submarket. According to the Knight Frank Africa 2015 report, the supply of office space in Gaborone currently outstrips demand...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Govt denies owing teachers
The ministry spokesperson, Silas Sehularo said this week that after cross-checking their records, they found that they did not owe teachers any payments for coursework or invigilation. “Our latest records indicate that there are no outstanding...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Magisgtrate unsympathetic to petty thiefs stress please
At the start of the trial, Tolo told the court that he was not fit for trial as he is still traumatised by his sibling’s car accident. But the magistrate refused to postpone the matter, stating that the accused has a tendency of absconding...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 24 May 2015
Elephant tramples traditional doctor to death
The elephant reportedly charged at the man, who was in the company of his 50-year-old friend while the two were digging for healing plants. The latter man managed to escape and flee for safety, while the traditional doctor failed to run away. News...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 24 May 2015
Francistown prisoners to be relocated
While confirming the process, the public relations officer at Botswana Prisons Service Wamorena Ramolefhe, insisted that the relocation has not started. “We have not yet started renovating the prison and transferring prisoners to other...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Rakgare supports Lucas for BCP Vice Presidency
The position of the vice president became vacant after the incumbent Batisani Maswibilili declared that he would not defend his position. Rakgare confirmed his support in an interview with Mmegi on Thursday, ahead of the BCP Youth League Elective...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Kokorwe, MPs at war over BNYC inquiry
Consequent to a motion passed in Parliament recently, the The Parliamentary Committee for Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, led by Boteti East MP Setlhomo Lelatisitswe launched investigations against BNYC. Kokorwe, however, insisted that the committee...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
CoA confirms legality of death penalty
The bench of five judges, Ian Kirby, John Foxcroft, Alistair Abernethy, Elijah Legwaila, and Isaac Lesetedi said Justice Motswagole had misdirected himself through his findings that Section 203 of the Penal Code was unconstitutional. The striking of...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Masisi should Chicken out
Supporters of vice president Mokgweetsi Masisi are said to be lobbying their man behind the scenes to stand for the party’s chairmanship position, but odds are against President Khama’s deputy in the fight for the soul of the ruling...
45058,Ntibinyane Ntibinyane,php85F6.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
King Zwelithini comes to town
Just weeks after allegedly making remarks that triggered widespread xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Zulu King-Goodwill Zwelithini is expected to jet into Botswana in the not so distant future. Mmegi has leant that the polarising monarch will...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
South Africa: identifying Identity Crises
It seems a lot of fingers do point to the Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini for instigating this insurrection. As an outsider I may be able to provide a better understanding of the phase that South African society is going through. I am at a better...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,, 24 May 2015
Unearthing the primordial roots of men
In all my unearthing of the ancient roots of “men”, of peoples, even of Setswana, I have not encountered a more misunderstood and misapplied word. Today, we clarify this key word which reverberates in both secular and biblical history; a...
2213,L M Leteane,, 24 May 2015
South Africa: identifying Identity Crises
It seems a lot of fingers do point to the Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini for instigating this insurrection. As an outsider I may be able to provide a better understanding of the phase that South African society is going through. I am at a better...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
A dictionary of death
This veers in the direction of all the different words used to mean “death” or “murder”. “The English are very specific about the type of murder and who or how one gets killed,” says Nikita. “They have a...
2211,Barolong Seboni,php6A0B.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
The Speaker, impartiality and reform
The office became especially controversial and became a key aspect of the legal battle that ensued just after the 2014 general elections. The seats of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker were hotly contested after the general elections; the tradition...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,, 24 May 2015
In this week's paper
24 May 2015
Gaborone Hogs and LKC qualify for final
Hogs booked themselves a spot in the final by hammering their long time rivals, BDF Cheetahs by 21-3 on Saturday afternoon. LKC on the other hand, pulled a slim margin victory of 22-23 over UB Rhinos on Friday night. Hogs showed their intention to...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Chienderamwano wins Gaborone classics title
The reigning Mr Zimbabwe beat competition from 13 other competitors to win the cash prize of P5 000 and supplements worth P5 000. The competition was divided into two categories of junior men of under-23 and the seniors. The Gaborone Classics...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 24 May 2015
Sankoyo stun Chiefs
Ngurungu who lost their first two premier league games, rose to the occasion and redeemed themselves by collecting three points from the high riding Magosi to send the village in to all night celebrations. The game attracted a large crowd and by...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 24 May 2015
Francistown launches Tati Nickel Young Stars tournament
The launch was held at the Francistown Tennis Club courts. The public relations officer of Tati Nickel, Tebogo Rapitsenyane said their company partnered with the Francistown School of Tennis to support sports activities in Francistown. He said they...
50362,Faith Siako,, 24 May 2015
Rollers, Galaxy share spoils
Former Rollers players Boitumelo Mafoko and Tebogo Sosome were in the starting line up for Galaxy while former FC Satmos goalkeeper, Ezekiel Morake also made it in the first 11. Rollers’ new signings Joel Mogorosi and Carl Finnigan sat on the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 24 May 2015
Gunners on the rampage
Gunners however had an upper hand and were able to construct threatening moves towards the goal posts. The game went into recess without goals. Just four minutes into the second half, Gunners threatened once again and nearly got the lead but Jomo...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 24 May 2015
Mobi Dixon pulls a crowd at cigar lounge
Mobi Dixon, real name Mabi Nthuli, was performing in the country for the first time. He told Showtime that he has spotted Samantha Mogwe as his potential local collaboration. He said Mogwe is one of the local artists he wishes to feature in his soon...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Fashion X ushers summer in style
While many critics believe that no industry is more fickle than the fashion one, which can be referenced to the local fashion market that is still to really take off, those that dare to dream continue to defy the odds and create sheer masterpieces...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Lets fast track Lake Ngami economic diversification
There are no doubts that the envisaged fishing industries can go a long way in creating employment for thousands of Batswana directly and indirectly. We also hope that the envisaged horse rides, lake rides, chalets, lodges and hotels to be built...
540,Monitor Editor,, 24 May 2015
The establishment of the protectorate (part 13) - The syndicate
From 1890 Sebele’s claim to be Kweneng’s “Sovereign of the Soil,” in direct contradiction to the sovereign authority asserted by the British Crown through the Orders-in Council of 1890-91, was reinforced by his partnership...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
When You Get Robbed- Part 2
That night of the burglary no sleeping took place in our flat at all. Every time I caught, a struggle on its own, my missing stuff would then just flash in my dreams and then I would wake up in a sweat and pray the whole robbery was just a bad dream....
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Needing a great deal more public attention
With similar justification, he might also have lamented that a similar absence of debate and sensible critical comment followed the publication both of Ray Molomo’s book on the ins and outs of the National Assembly, and  General...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
The story of a drunken editor
A prominent editor of a powerful newspaper recently caused all sorts of drama as he resisted arrest, drove under heavy influence of alcohol, and worse, without a license. I may even be understating this embarrassing case, because to say that he was...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
No consultation with teachers
Secondly, the protection of the type of knowledge and skills have to be the most appropriate and their imparting itself executed in the  most diligent and efficient manner. Both these are concepts that we share with a lot of other people. The...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
I am Homosexual Who Wrecks Marriages
The tale dates back to when I was still a teenager. By then I had already accepted myself as a homosexual. The problem was Lobatse did not, especially married women. My presence was judged in public transport, market places even at church. Some of...
24 May 2015
Saleshando and Boko
24 May 2015
Striving for top position
Celebrating a feat of moving up from 11th position in 2013 to third countrywide last year, the school at the bottom Kgale hill south of Gaborone, has declared academic war on the best performing junior secondary, Orapa CJSS. For many years now, the...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Donkey cart transportation for Matsiloje pupils
This is already taking place in the Matsiloje area where children from Pobepobe lands, 15km from Matsiloje, village are currently being transported to school in a donkey cart. North East District Council Chairperson Florah Mpetsane disclosed this...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Letshego sponsors ICT fair awards
The  ICT fair was  also supported by  the host University,  and BOTASH. Making a presentation at the awards ceremony, Consumer Economist from Letshego, Nelson Letshwenyo,  emphasized the importance of managing money. He said...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 24 May 2015
BOSETU wants to run teachers day
He was speaking at the  19th annual conference in Palapye,  under the theme: ‘Revitalizing BOSETU from Narrative to Practical Execution of Core Mandate’. “Teachers Day is currently funded by the government, we want to...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 24 May 2015
Lake Ngami To Transform Into Economic Giant
The sustainable land management project, which is being under taken by UNDP has funded the feasibility study to setup a fish processing plant in Sehitwa which will improve fish business in the area. Moreover, government has facilitated a lucrative...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 24 May 2015
Crocs devouring children, livestock
District Wildlife officials recently confirmed the rising cases of crocodiles attack on livestock and residents in the Setatunga and Tsanakona areas. Senior Wildlife warden, Isaac Nato of the Problem Animal Control Unit at Department of Wildfire and...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 24 May 2015
Gabz fm switched off for 2 days
According to the information reaching The Monitor two antennas belonging to Gabz Fm were disconnected Thursday night. The Monitor has learnt that its competitor Yarona FM is responsible for the blackout, after Yarona  FM station manager David...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Both GPH, Bokamoso hospitals have issues with BOMAID
While Bokamoso and BOMaid recently issued media statements announcing that BOMaid members will now be required to deposit funds prior to treatment, the Monitor on Friday found that the deposit system for BOMaid members had been implemented by GPH...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
BBC.COM
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24 May 2015
How much income will I have in retirement?
Hopefully, you’ve been sensible and saved some money from your salary each month over your working life to build up assets that will provide you with income. The question now is how much money should you take as Income each...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
China Stock Market Crash: Global shares nosedive, panic grips investors
Wall Street's Dow Jones was nearly 6% lower in early trading after plunges across Europe. London's FTSE 100 index was down by more than 6% in afternoon trade, with major markets in France and Germany down by 7% and 6% respectively. The sell-off hit...
53561,BBC.COM,, 24 May 2015
NDB supports Chobe Agric show
The region includes the Pandamatenga farmers, the largest commercial farmers in Botswana. This cropping season, the Pandamatenga commercial farmers ploughed 31,559 ha with total harvest estimate of 30,000 metric tons, which represents 10 percent of...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
New projects to boost Lobatse Mayor
In an interview with Monitor Business, Kruger said Milk Afric project has since kick started on a positive note as it has already sent 15 students to the United States of America (USA) for intensive study ahead of the launch of operations in six...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 24 May 2015
Private sector awards launched
The ‘Private Business Growth Awards’ will be held in October this year and are open to every Business Botswana member who has been operating for more than three years. Other selection criteria include private businesses that have...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Preserve national heritage, dont demolish relic buildings - Khama
The house, which was built in 1918 by Sekgoma II’s father Khama III is situated on the foothill of Serowe Hill behind the Bangwato main kgotla. The owner of the house Sekgoma II was the father of Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
In Tuesday's paper
24 May 2015
Jaguars ready for rugby debut
The rugby team, which was recently promoted to the top tier,  played a friendly match against Zeerust Rugby Club from South Africa and lost 17-0 over the weekend. Jaguars coach, Takunda Mhonda, a former national Under-19 coach, told Mmegi Sport...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Rolling Boys aim to bounce back
Boys were beaten by Jwaneng Galaxy FC over the weekend at SSG ground.  The side is now at position nine with 19 points from 16 matches. Boys’ public relations officer, Tshiamo Marekwa said they are going through a dry spell and that...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
BOKA off the mark with first tourney
The tournament held at the University of Botswana (UB) student centre was the first in months following internal bickering within the association. The second leg will be held in Francistown on March 7, with the final stage in Gaborone on March...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 24 May 2015
GU, Rollers put noses ahead in Top 8 semis
In the first leg of the semi finals, both teams won their encounters 2-1 ahead of the reverse fixtures in March. The Sunday fixture between Rollers and BDF XI saw the return of attacker Ofentse Mmipi and goalkeeper Noah Maposa. Mmipi, who has been...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 24 May 2015
Soul Food Comedy calls for auditions
The comedy show, which started last year, has produced a number of stand-up comedians such as Charles Manase, Tulani Tau and Bambino. Soul Food Comedy promoter, Selby Muir told Showbiz that the auditions will be on Friday between 5pm and 8pm. ...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Miss Culture and Peace scheduled for March at Mantlwaneng
Miss Culture and Peace International Botswana licence holder, Thokgamo Mogapi, explained that the pageant seeks to promote different cultures as well as peace.  She said the pageant is a platform where different countries come together to share...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Mdu Tha Party leaves Yarona FM
The radio personality dropped a bombshell when he posted on his social network accounts that he was leaving the station without stating his reasons, a move that left listeners wondering.  The former Flight Six 2 10 breakfast show host has told...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Starvillas Music Career Flourishing In Germany
However, it wasn’t an overnight success but the result of hard work, passion and resilience. Starvilla started pushing his music career in Germany 13 years ago. “My attraction and long-term relationship with hip-hop sparked in the early...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Karowe Mine pushes Lucara revenue up 20%
Diamond sales grew due to higher prices despite a 6 percent drop in the volume of diamonds sold to 104,405 carats. The company stated that the average value of its rough diamonds increased 56 percent to $675 per carat. All of Lucara’s diamonds...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
Phishing scammers attack Bank Gaborone
The widely circulated emails are actually from criminal hackers who phish for credit card and bank account numbers, passwords and other financial information on customers’ cellphones, computers and tablets. According to the marketing and...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
Govt yet to inject funds into Tokafala
Contrary to Trade and Industry minister, Vincent Seretse’s claims in Parliament last week that  government had pumped P63 million into the programme and created 585 jobs, Mong’gae said government is yet to fulfill its funding...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
FNBB banks on transaction fees income
Due to prevailing low interest rate environment coupled with reduced deposits and tight liquidity, the bank recorded a two percent drop in net interest income for its half-year results to 31 December 2014. On the other hand, the bank strategy of...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
Funding
24 May 2015
Cervical cancer vaccination welcome
The HPV is one the many vaccinations that the Government has engaged in previous years.  However, vaccinations like this have never encountered resistance from the intended beneficiaries. In most cases, there is scepticism as to what the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 24 May 2015
Mmegi, KCC partner in Chiepe leadership award
The director of KCC, Barolong Mouwane told Mmegi, that the award would go a long way in helping carve future leaders. The award is open to learners in secondary schools only. “We chose Chiepe for the award because she embodies the attributes...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
MoH rolls out HPV vaccination
The vaccination campaign, one of very few in Africa, will be carried out until February 27. The HPV vaccine is known to prevent most cases of cervical cancer in females, if it is given before exposure to the virus.  In addition, it can prevent...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
North East restocking exercise complete
District chairperson, Florah Mpetsane told the ongoing full council meeting in Masunga that a total of 28,213 cattle and 16,760 goats had been returned to the district and only 55 dairy cattle still remained to be purchased and distributed to...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
UB union, Totolo matter goes for arbitration
“The parties shall endeavour to agree on who the arbitrator will be on or before 9 March 2015, failing which the chairman of the Law Society will be approached to appoint an arbitrator therefore, and the chairman’s decision to appoint...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Nigerian fraud accused appears for bail
Chukwuma Ezekannagha has been remanded in custody in a case in which he faces a charge of swindling First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) last year. Last week, Broadhurst Magistrate Taboka Slave postponed Ezekannagha’s bail application because...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 24 May 2015
UDC politician pleads not guilty to assault, evicting daughter
The activist, Theresa Mmolawa, 56, is alleged to have poked her daughter Gosego Pumive Mmolawa, 36, in the forehead at their family home at Molapo Estates on February 10. The state also alleges that Mmolawa on February 10, failed to obey a court...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
BDP think-tank retreats to introspect
The committee will also assess its own performance during the critical elections period last year. According to highly placed sources within the party, one of the issues that the committee wants to improve on is its relationship with the media and...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Corrupt security guards vex Kgathi
Addressing security companies at a Pitso yesterday, the minister said instead of protecting people and their property, some guards opted to steal from the same people they were engaged to protect. The ministry is in the process of establishing a...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
BNF welcomes BCP defectors
Ntsima and team, whom the BNF suggest could be over 100, are from the University of Botswana ranks of the BCP.  They were welcomed by party leaders including spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa and Gaborone Mayor Kagiso Thutlwe. Ntsima was given a BNF...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Gang rapists terrorise Ngami students
Authorities said the February 1 incident involved a 15-year-old boarding student, who was attacked in her hostel. On the same day, the quartet attempted to rape another 15-year-old female student at the school, which mostly admit students from poor,...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 24 May 2015
Opposition MPs grill Matambo on budget bungle
Gaborone Central legislator, Phenyo Butale had been due to put the question to Matambo yesterday but the Speaker stopped him after drawing attention to parliamentary procedure which demands that the minister be given time to formulate his response....
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
#SpyCables: African Union Chief assassination plot
Secret intelligence documents leaked to Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit reveal that spies in Addis Ababa were alerted to a plot by "an unnamed state" to kill a top African Union diplomat. Ethiopian agents later accused Sudan of involvement...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
Molale resigns from parliament, cabinet to contest in Goodhope-Mabule
In both his letters to the President and to the Speaker, Molale states that: "The sole purpose of this resignation is to allow me to contest and represent the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the Goodhope-Mabule Constituency in the forthcoming...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
In Friday's paper
24 May 2015
Molale resigns from Cabinet, Khama reappoints him within hours
On Friday morning, Government Spokesperson Jeff Ramsay issued a press statement saying, “In separate letters to the President and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Eric Mothibi Molale has, as from today, resigned from his positions as...
24 May 2015
Injuries hamper Sevens coach plans
They will be minus three players who were dropped from the squad due to injuries. Sevens coach, Seabe Gabatladiwe told Mmegi Sport that the injuries are a blow to his plans ahead of the tournament. The injured players are Tshoganetso Katse, Damelin...
24 May 2015
Table tennis receives record sponsorship
Addressing the press yesterday, BTTA president Lesego Maifala said it was an important occasion for table tennis as the sponsorship was the biggest funding they have ever received from the private sector. “After a review, we saw it fit to...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 24 May 2015
Boxers sharpen ahead of Congo games
The tournament would be held at the UB Stadium with the medical check up and weigh-in in the morning, while the first bout is expected at midday. BoBA spokesperson, Kenny Maragana said the national team would have another training camp next...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Tennis coach, BTA in acrimonious split
While Sibanda was the national team coach, he was also in charge of Phikwe tennis club. He is credited with developing a number of top players including Emmanuel Mabechu and Innocent Tidimane. Speaking to Mmegi Sport from his new Namibia base...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Judo president refutes corruption claims
Hattingh said to the contrary, she leads an organised professional code, which complies with local and international judo rules. “Obviously, a federation would not be nominated if there was maladministration, corruption and favouritism,”...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 24 May 2015
Amos, Rudisha to relive 2012 Olympic moment
The two face each other at a Diamond League race in London on Saturday.  Amos became the first Motswana to win an Olympic medal while Rudisha set a new 800m record clocking 1:40.91. Ever since that time, the two have become arch-rivals and are...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 24 May 2015
Judo fights turn ugly
Mmegi Sport is in possession of an email addressed to the BNSC chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng and acting chief executive officer, Thato Kgosimore. In the letter, Hattingh points an accusing finger at an unnamed committee member who she argues has...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 24 May 2015
Under-20 women better prepared for SA clash
He vowed the charges will put on a vastly improved performance from the 8-1 drubbing they suffered in the first leg.  Kick-off is at 3pm. Motlhagodi told a media briefing in Gaborone yesterday that his team has been in camp for the past two...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 24 May 2015
Focus on new faces at Kabelano Cup
Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Sankoyo Bush Bucks kick-start the one-day tournament at 10am in the first semi-final of the day. Defending champions, Rollers will then take on Extension Gunners immediately after to determine who goes to the final later in...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Premier League fixtures released
The fixture, which has unofficially taken over as the highlight of the season, will come in Week 12, with the league kicking off on August 7.  While the game between Gaborone United (GU) and Rollers had in the past been seen as the biggest ...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Zebras in hat for World Cup draw
With a tough Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification schedule ahead, the limping Zebras would hope for reprieve as they begin their quest to qualify for the tournament, which Russia hosts in three years time.The Zebras have never made it to the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Magang to launch Volume 2 of Delusions of Grandeur
Like Volume 1, Volume 2 is about 600 pages strong and constitutes 18 elaborate and elegantly written chapters.   The guest  speakers at the launch will be Dr Keith Jefferies, Botswana’s most eminent economist, who also  wrote...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
As Vee, Punah make their debut on International awards, Zeus features again
The name of local chart-topping muso, Odirile Sento popularly known as Vee in music circles, has popped up as a candidate for the Best Male Southern Africa. Vee, who will be making his international debut, is up against the man he featured on his...
24 May 2015
Motsopa siblings - unfazed nuggets of ivory models
These two have defied the odds by encouraging other albinos to venture into the modelling industry and other visual arts activities. Two weeks ago, the nation woke up to amazing photos that were posted by the X models agency page on Facebook...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
BCL must review its safety standards to avoid future fatalities
UDC sends its heartfelt condolences to the families of messrs Tebogo Josaya of Damochojenaa; Obonetse Jim of Mokoswane and Andrew Ofentse of Tumasera. It is really a sad day for the families that have lost their loved ones and sources of their...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
How starbucks became a leader in its business: towards lessons for Botswana
What can entrepreneurs in Botswana learn from Starbucks?vTo begin with, start small. Starbucks had humble beginnings. Success did not come overnight. Starbucks was founded in Seattle in 1971 and Howard Schultz bought the company in 1987 (when it only...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
BCL should be held accountable
Just five months ago, the Selebi-Phikwe mine was grappling with deaths due to underground accidents. In October 2014, three miners died in an accident, two in February 2015, and one buried last week. Now, with the latest three deaths, it means in...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 24 May 2015
Blue Okavango exercise ends
The Blue Okavango is a humanitarian training exercise for SADC meant to prepare regional air forces for disaster interventions. Botswana Defence Force (BDF) hosted the exercise in the Ngamiland district. South Africa hosted the Blue cluster in 2011...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 24 May 2015
Experience Makgadikgadi Pans to know it
These words by motivational speaker Lets Sithole mean that even if I could wax lyrical here trying to paint an image of Makgadikgadi Pans with all the superlative adjectives in the English language, you may not get it. You need to experience...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Unhealthy nonsense
It makes me angry on their behalf, but I can manage that. I can even cope with gullible consumers falling victim to scammers, even though I’d sometimes dearly like to acquaint the scammer with the wrong end of a cricket bat. What gets me...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 24 May 2015
Moshupa woman sustains burn injuries after good time
According to the Station Commander Superintendent Onneetse Gagogosha, the victim arrived home at around 11:30 pm, after a night of revelry at Ntshaleoto Bar.  He said the victim, who was still hospitalised at Princesses Marina Hospital by...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 24 May 2015
Uncalculated risk dents the economy
For the past years, the country has lost millions of Pula due to uncalculated risk management. This has been evidenced by the continued failing of construction infrastructures, which have led to government spending millions of Pula in constructing...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
JTC awards excelling employees
Speaking at the event, JTC clerk Dick Kalantle said they have successfully hosted the awards for three consecutive years and the fruits of their labour are visible. The awards, Kalantle said, are simply an incentive programme for appreciation of...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 24 May 2015
Stakeholders urged to tackle over-indebtedness
The Minister of Trade and Industry Vincent Seretse made the call at the Bayport Financial Services’ fifth anniversary celebrations on Wednesday evening. The minister said consumers’ ignorance and recklessness to ruthless on the part of...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Selebi-Phikwe community questions BCL safety measures
This follows the latest mining accident which claimed three lives during the public holidays. Mmegi town heard the heartfelt pleas of concerned community members, many of whom believe the mining accidents are a result of negligence by BCL...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 24 May 2015
Coca-Cola seeks to acquire SABMiller products
SABMiller Plc is the parent company to SABMiller International BV. In Botswana, it controls and operates through Kgalagadi Breweries as one of its key principal subsidiaries. The deal involves separating ownership of brands and bottling activities...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
Take action before its too late BMWU
Addressing emotional mourners at a funeral of one of the accident victims in Damuchujenaa, Jack Tlhagale  said the recent accidents at BCL are a clear indication that the whole mine will one day collapse, urging action to be taken before its too...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 24 May 2015
BSE introduces market making to improve liquidity
Market making is described as the act of simultaneously submitting bid and offer prices into the Automated Trading System (ATS) with the intention of infusing liquidity in securities that are not frequently traded on the stock exchange. BSE deputy...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Confusion reigns over plastic bag levy
BusinessWeek has learnt that since the levy was imposed in 2007, consumers have forked out millions of Pula to retail stores from the compulsory plastic bag levy that should have been used to fund environmental initiatives but government is yet to...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Elephant tusks thief to be sentenced
However, prosecutor Kagiso Lekang from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) yesterday applied for the charge against Walila to be dropped because of insufficient evidence. He also applied for the BMW car belonging to Walila that was...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Ghanzi farmers frustrated by the loss of proxy minister
Christaan de Graaf was minister and Mr Ian Thompson the BMC CEO. In their recent outburst, made at a meeting that was reported to have been “highly emotionally charged” the Ghanzi farmers are at it again, trading vitriol to all those who...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
Officer contradicts Commissioners testimony
Speaking during cross-examination, the officer told court that he was dismissed following the disappearance of Momphitlhi but was later reinstated.  Modongo also said he was not aware of the three most critical aspects of the case, which his...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
UDC parties go under one-roof
The UDC president Duma Boko said this when addressing the Botswana National Front (BNF) conference in Goodhope. The UDC affiliates include BNF, Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) and Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD).  “This idea came about...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Former BNF MPs, Cllrs owe subscriptions
Reporting to the conference held over the weekend, the party treasurer Aubrey Lesaso said the party has made revenue losses of approximately P24, 000 in the 2014/2015 financial year due to a reduction in membership contributions in recent months....
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
BDP vs BDP, again
The crucial court decision coincides with a deadline by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for political parties to have submitted names of their candidates by end of business today for the Goodhope/Mabule by-election. Motsaathebe lost to...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
ARV policy contradicts Prisons & Rehabilitation Act
This came to the fore at the Court of Appeal yesterday by the defence lawyers in a case in which the government is appealing last year’s High Court ruling that ordered it to provide ARVs for inmates. To justify the appeal, state attorney...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Another national exams crisis looming
After a ‘walkout’ from a meeting scheduled between unions and the education ministry yesterday morning, where the two issues were to take centre stage, Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) and Botswana Teachers Union (BTU)...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
BNYC: The inside story
The dissolution of the BNYC could have cost P3,948,149.69 in gratuity due on August 2015 for the staff. But according to voluminous documents seen by Mmegi, the slight difference was when the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture (MYSC) deviated from...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
How BURS lost the bid to block the strike
BURS had approached the court on an urgent basis yesterday to stop the looming action. Appearing before Bahuma, the BURS senior legal officer Bame Tumiso submitted that they approached the court to interdict the union’s impending strike. She...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Shutdown: BURS workers strike
As more than 1,000 employees of Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) go on strike today, the parties involved have come up with picketing and strike rules that will apply to Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) members. BURS employees total...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Botswana MPs among lowest paid in the region
Some people are incensed and seek to portray Members of Parliament (MPs) as untrustworthy, avaricious and self-serving.  On the other hand, other Batswana are shocked at how much their political leaders are getting as monthly remuneration. In...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Tshekedi Khama was right to oppose Seretses marriage
It is interesting that what has been made available for public consumption has been that Tshekedi, in one sense or the other hated Seretse with all intensity. Of course Tshekedi was a no nonsense leader regardless of whom he was faced with, including...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Inside the true story of the Nefilim (Part 2)
But as we saw last week, they had no real ancestor called “Anak”. AN-A-KI-M, we explained through Setswana, is actually ma-AN-a-KI (“those of heaven who now reside on Earth”: in Hebrew syntax the noun-pointer mo/ma/me comes at...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
24 May 2015
First Division operates without vice chairperson
Sam Keitireng is still the acting chairperson.  He was asked to hold the fort after his predecessor, Tariq Babitseng, was elevated to the position of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) vice president-administration. Keitireng told Mmegi...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Sefhophe JSS wins junior softball tourney
The tournament, attracted four boys’ teams from the Selebi –Phikwe region namely Phatsimo, Bonwatlou, Sefhophe and Motlhasedi Junior Secondary Schools.  Focused Engineering Solutions sponsored the inaugural tournament. It is a new...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Francistown brace for Botswana Games
Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Youth Sports and Culture, Thapelo Olopeng said it was critical to host games of this magnitude at different locations across the country. “This will not only showcase local talent to Botswana at large,...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 24 May 2015
Improving figures restore Premier League shine
Former champions, Township Rollers led the way with a total revenue of P2, 587, 444, and the highest number of spectators watching their game.  Of the total amount, Rollers made P1, 166, 520 from the gates. The club made the rest of the money...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Team Distant starts Sax on the floor tour
This is their first single of the year and it features South African actor- cum- musician, Kagiso Modupe who plays Mangi on Scandal and House music outfit African Roots. Team Distant band member, Afro Zest has said that the group has already started...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Musicians croon their opinions on having a manager
There are those who choose to do everything for themselves, also known as “sole riders” and those who swear by their managers. Some “sole riders” like Frank “Franco” Lesokwane continue to sustain their careers...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Jam for brunch aims to unearth more talent
The sessions take place every first Sunday of the month at Bojanala Waterfront. Different genres of music are played at the venue. Sometimes it will be a live band while interested individuals can go upstage to sing, rap or recite a poem. “We...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Dj Bossas departure has made us stronger Crowd Capella
Dj Bossa left in a huff last year after a misunderstanding with the other two. The remaining duo, Ernest ‘Dj Matona’ Kebareng and Lekgotla ‘Thina’ Bothoko insist the band is destined for success despite the earlier setback....
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Moswaane is out of control
He is young, full of energy and probably with a brighter political future ahead of him. But he seems to thrive on controversy. He is fond of making statements that raise eyebrows and leave many wondering what exactly he is looking for. As a former...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 24 May 2015
Batswana swamped in debt Microlender
According to Executive Chairman at Bayport Financial Services, Father Maphongo the figures on the level of household provided by the monetary authorities are supported by anecdotal evidence they get from their customers during which they observe...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
SA firm buys 51% of local fast food chain
Retail Group, which is Famous Brands’ local licence partner, runs 28 restaurants in Botswana in a portfolio that includes Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Mugg & Bean, Milky Lane and Steers. In a statement released yesterday, Famous Brands Group...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
Students showcase practical proficiency
The exhibition held at Phase IV community hall attracted students from 17 junior secondary schools and three senior secondary schools in the region. The chairperson of practical subjects in the region Terry Rankhudu said the fair is held every year...
50362,Faith Siako,,2015/february/01,2015-02-01 12:37:00, 24 May 2015
Govt reaffirms commitment to refugees
Speaking at the commemoration of World Refugee Day last Friday, Sanoto said Botswana also understands that the asylum landscape is premised on a temporary arrangement and as a result refugees have to be assisted to move on with their lives beyond the...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Handover of revamped Parly flats starts
The minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology Nonofo Molefhi toured the project yesterday and was informed that work was proceeding quickly on the flats. Department of Building and Engineering Services’ project manager, Alphonse...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Hail to the King of Kings!
On Monday morning, his daughter, Litty, confirmed Mogomela’s death, saying he had passed away on Saturday after a hypertensive attack. The lifelong cyclist and self-styled historian was instantly recognisable for his branded bicycle on which...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Morupule B repairs to cost P1.5bn
Government has short and long-term repair plans for the troubled power plant, which will take between 10 months and three years respectively. It is expected that by 2019, together with other developments, the country will be self sufficient in...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Vote of Confidence for Mamelodi: Good or Bad move?
The Assembly made the major decision to retain BPL CEO Bennet Mamelodi and offer him a new contract. This is a great show of confidence on someone who has at times been in the firing line. Negotiations for a new contract are underway. Good or Bad...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Couple found dead at Glen Valley Sewage pond
The police have said the bodies are of a 22-year-old woman and 32-year-old man who had been missing since June 15. Police spokesperson, Dipheko Motube confirmed the developments but declined to provide further details, saying investigations were...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Threat to kill on the rise in Tlokweng
Crime such as armed robbery and robbery are on the slide in the urban village, with 14 such incidents reported in the area since the beginning of the year, compared to 32 at the same time last year. However, threat to kill cases are on the increase...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
UBSRC suspends its president
An urgent meeting was held on Friday to deliberate on the issue, where the disgruntled team resolved to suspend their president. Speaking at a press conference held yesterday, in the presence of the suspended Kgosiekae, SRC Vice President,...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Sudan's Omar al-Bashir 'had no immunity' in South Africa
It invited the public prosecutor to investigate if the government had broken the law by letting him leave. He faced the possibility of arrest due to an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant on genocide charges. But he flew out of South Africa...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
I lost four fingers and went mad in prison - Ex-con
Thirty-one-year-old Rebaone Ntwaagae, who is on parole and still doing extra mural activities, lost the case against the Attorney General as Gaborone High Court judge, Tshepo Motswagole ruled that he had failed to prove negligence by prison...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
GCC funding dries as numbers of needy children balloon
While the Gaborone City Council (GCC) approved a P321.1 million budget largely sponsored by government for the 2015/16 financial year, the local authority has said the figure is way below requirements in the capital. The Council’s social...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Fire scare at Ntlo ya Dikgosi
A fire alarm rang at 10:30am after the morning break at the Ntlo ya Dikgosi sitting. Instead of resuming business as usual after the break, dikgosi, their staff and invited guests were prevented from entering the building as the Fire Brigade was...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
DPP swoops on Moyo, Olopeng
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has applied to freeze the accounts of Youth, Sports and Culture minister, Thapelo Olopeng and IRB Transport, a company headed by Tati East legislator, Samson Guma Moyo. In an action led by the Directorate...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Go-o-boi ga go suwe kwa maboleng
Kabelo Bagwasi, ke monnawe Kagiso Bagwasi, mme motshameki yo o tumile thata ka go letsa lebole go utlwala mo mongwe le mongwe yo a thulanang le ene mo mosakong wa mabole, mo ka dinako tse  dintsi a tlogelang go tshologa kgodu e khibidu mo...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 24 May 2015
Ke leo lebelo, serame ke seo!
Motshameko o wa lebelo la dikoloi o new a bitswa jaana ka leina la motse mongwe mo kgaolong ya Kweneng, mme le gompieno le ntse le fetotse kgaolo le leina le ntse le tumile fela ka Mmantshwabisi, kwa Batswana le baeng ba reng ba itlosa bolutu teng ka...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 24 May 2015
Dikgosikgolo di tshabela sepolotiking
 Dikgosikgolo tse gareng ga tse dingwe, Kgosikgolo ya Bangwato moswi Kgosikgolo Seretse Khama( a mowa wa gagwe o robale ka Kagiso, Kgosikgolo ya Bangwaketse Kgosikgolo Bathoen Gasesitsiwe(a mowa wa gagwe o robale ka Kagiso, Kgosikgolo ya...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 24 May 2015
Hughunsi; moze o monte wa shekaka sha Kgalagari
Motho o kare fourhooks, jaaka bontsi b1o tlwaetse go bua. A e re pele ga re ya kgakala, re ikgakolole ka ditso tse di tseneletseng tsa Bangologa mme gape re gakologelwe go re Naledi e kile ya nankola fale le fale ka ditso tse, mme ele ka ngwaga wa...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 24 May 2015
Dikoporase di ka thusa go tokafatsa matshelo
Fa ba lekodisa Ntlo Ya Dikgosi bosheng ka seemo sa dikoporase mo lefatsheng leno,ba lephata la tsa Papadi le Madirelo ba kaile fa maloko a dikoprase a tshwanetse go ipopa ditlhotshwana gore ba kgone go phadisana le dikgwebo tse dingwe tse di setseng...
24 May 2015
The 1966 BDP Conference in Mochudi
At a guess, about 300 members must have attended the 1966 conference in Mochudi which was held at the now abandoned Community Centre.  The first stage of the conference was held outside with members sitting on conventional school type benches...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
In Tuesday's paper
24 May 2015
LAHISA holds inaugural games
The games would be played under the theme ‘Enhancing productivity and unity at work through sports.’ Speaking at a press conference in Gaborone recently, LAHISA project manager, Lisiemang Lisiemang, said the games will not only promote...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 24 May 2015
BFA utilises FIFA date
The Young Zebras tackle Lesotho at the National Stadium on Wednesday before their senior counterparts play Mozambique at the Lobatse Sports Complex on Sunday. The Zebras are preparing for COSAFA Senior Challenge, which South Africa hosts in May,...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 24 May 2015
Miscellaneous storm back
Miscellaneous’ 1-0 win against Kazungula Young Fighters over the weekend moved them to an unassailable of 44 points with three games left in their successful  campaign. Miscellaneous coach, Russia Chaba perceptively attributed their win...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Local hockey resurrects
The Open tournament featured eight teams, with some from as far as Maun. Okavango International School Hockey Club, Jwaneng Hockey, Vikings, Romans, Persians, Kids Academy and University of Botswana Hockey Club, which had two teams, all took...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 24 May 2015
Orapa unrelenting as Chiefs close in
Surprise package, Orapa United hung on to Chiefs’ coattails, dismissing Gaborone United 3-0 in their backyard. Township Rollers, meanwhile made repair works to their damaged title pursuit with a 3-1 romp over rock bottom, Letlapeng on Sunday...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Miss Millenium winners receive their prizes
The exciting and unique beauty pageant for Mogoditshane women over 40 years of age was held on February 14, Valentine’s Day where the beautiful and slender Sandra Ramanteba was crowned the queen. The ceremony started at 1800hrs and ended late....
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 24 May 2015
Ozi F Teddys Facebook stunts draw criticism
For rap, the music genre that was first popularised in the United States of America (USA) subliminal disses date back to the mid 1980s, the Golden Age of hip hop when Rakim and Big Daddy still ruled.  The 1990s Hip Hop spotlight was filled with...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00,413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
DJ Association of Botswana pushes for membership
DJAB welcomes all DJs ranging from wedding DJs, club DJs, bedroom DJs, mobile DJs and Radio DJs.  Speaking during a press conference at GICC recently, DJAB Public Relations Officer, Ricky Mosweu, said DJs should join the association because it...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00,49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 24 May 2015
Dance auditions attract diverse backgrounds
Those who auditioned displayed had different styles including break dancing, contemporary and Latin dance.  The dance programme for Maitisong Festival will run from April 22 to 26, 2015 and it will include workshops. Dance groups and...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Easter Bunnies moves to Serowe
The event organiser decided after that setback to move the show to Serowe where it will provide some much needed spark to light up the entertainment scene in the sleepy Bangwato capital. Now dubbed ‘Paseka ya Rona Easter Bunnies’, the...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
New water- saving building code nears
Presenting resolutions after the Pitso last week, Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) Director of Infrastructure, Gaselemogwe Senai said the changes to the code were part of water conservation and demand management effort. “This will be led by...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Montsho suspension: Another harsh lesson
This suspension will really set her back and I’m afraid she might never regain her status as one of the world’s best. Two years without proper competition will be detrimental to her career, but we can only hope for the best....
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Water conservation still a challenge Mokaila
The Pitso, which is themed ‘Sustainable Interventions to address Botswana water challenges, in partnership with stakeholders’ ended on Friday. Mokaila bemoaned that a lot of water around the country is not well managed though the country...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Expert lambasts trivialisation of vocational education
This has lead to turmoil in the employability of graduates from the region’s education system, impacted on the development of entrepreneurs and dampened economic growth. Yesterday, technical advisor to the Human Resource Development Council...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
German Airbus A320 plane crashes in French Alps
A passenger plane for the airline Germanwings flying from Barcelona to Dusseldorf has crashed in southern France, officials have confirmed. The Airbus A320 making the flight for Lufthansa’s lowcost arm, Germanwings, crashed near the small...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
Tempers cool on divisive Churches Bill
Among the raft of proposed amendments to the Churches’ Act is a hotly debated proposal to raise the number of people required for the registration of a religious organisation from ten to 250. Government says the change is to prevent the...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Ugandan refugees petition embassies
Musa Isabirye and Timothy Yamin have also written to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) offices in Nairobi and Geneva about what they claim is “consistent harassment”. Through their attorney Martin Dingake, the...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Serial criminal gets 10 years for brutal rape
Passing sentence, Basupi said Shepherd Ananias had committed “a very serious offence”.  Ananias has previous convictions for assault, house breaking and burglary as well as possession of stolen property. “The trend of men...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Law Society moves against Khama today
Senior attorney Omphemetse Motumise and the Law Society of Botswana (LSB) plan court action to challenge the refusal of President Ian Khama to appoint him as a judge. The two parties will file papers at the High Court today to fight Khama’s...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
GCC owed P121m in rate arrears
Thutlwe told the full council meeting that they have collected P82.7 million in arrears during the year, using various channels including commercial banks as well as through tougher debt collection methods. The Council also did a house-to-house...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Matimela Act proposals irk Kgatleng cllrs
In the proposed amendments, presented to the councillors by Assistant Minister, Local Government and Rural Development, Botlogile Tshireletso, tribal authorities will be required to forward reports of stray livestock within 14 days of receiving...
431,Lerato Maleke,phpD4F0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Nearly three quarters of GCC refuse fleet grounded
In his second full council address yesterday, Kagiso Thutlwe described the situation as a major challenge that residents have complained about for months. “It must be an indictment on the council leadership that the city is often plagued with...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Kids hospitalised after killing woman's snake
The strange story is unfolding at Okapya village in Oshana’s Okaku Constituency. Okaku Constituency Councillor Joseph Kapya Endjala told Namibian Sun that the children, who have since been discharged, had been prayed for and were now doing...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
Choppies worried about deflationary pressures
The deflationary pressures were due to the weakness of the South African Rand as well as falling commodity prices. In the period, the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed company recorded a 20 percent jump in revenue to P3 billion
 while gross...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
Trade deficit narrows on higher exports
Latest data released by Statistics Botswana (SB) show that Botswana’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to P207.1 million in October 2014, from P 710,1 million in October 2013. This was a result of a 6.2 percent jump in diamond exports coupled...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Customers owe BPC over P400m
The bulk of customer arrears are from charges on new connection on homesteads and outstanding balances from the change over to prepaid metres. BPC marketing and communications manager, Spencer Moreri said in an interview with Mmegi Business that...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Smoking, drinking in school uniform
Minestone Park is one popular area with this so-called ‘savvy’ generation, born in an era of advanced communication technology and social media. A security guard at the recreational park finds that although he is at his wits end...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
Tshere! Tshere!
24 May 2015
Churches Bill: MP heated exchange with minister lands him in trouble
Mathokgwane was debating the controversial Societies Bill when he started quoting some sections of the Constitution saying the Bill was contradicting them.  The minister of Health Dorcus Makgato interjected Mathokgwane accusing him, and his...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 24 May 2015
Dance auditions attract diverse backgrounds
Those who auditioned displayed had different styles including break dancing, contemporary and Latin dance.  The dance programme for Maitisong Festival will run from April 22 to 26, 2015 and it will include workshops. Dance groups and...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Jehovahs Witnesses discuss peace
The majority of people living today desire peaceful conditions so why are things getting worse? Is peace possible? Jehovah’s Witnesses encourage all to find the answer to that question in God’s Word, the Bible. The theme of their Special...
24 May 2015
In Tuesday paper
24 May 2015
Turkey 'downs Russian warplane on Syria border'
Russia's defence ministry said an Su-24 had crashed on Syrian territory after being hit by fire from the ground, and that its pilots had managed to eject. But Turkish military officials said Turkish F-16s had shot down the plane after repeatedly...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Liverpool legend backs Butlers strategy
Fowler, who was in Botswana over the weekend as part of the Barclays Bank Africa tour, said the strategy would benefit the country in the long term. He said Butler was an experienced coach and introducing youngsters in the national team was a good...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
ECCO down TAFIC, Flamingoes clipped
ECCO went ahead after 20 minutes and added a second goal within five minutes after the recess. TAFIC left it until late to attempt a comeback, however their dominance in the last quarter could only yield one goal. The win takes ECCO four places to...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 24 May 2015
Sechele wins Mr Botswana for fourth time
Weighing 93kg, Sechele had tough competition as he battled it out with athletes who have won prestigious titles in various divisions and countries. The six contestants: Ndumiso Dlodlo, Tapiwa Chihota, Sechele, Blessing Samaringa, Sugar Sugar and...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Harrison unfazed by first defeat
However, Mapalastina progressed to the semi finals 4-3 on aggregate. Police XI defender, Katlego Masole converted a penalty which handed Rollers their first defeat in 15 matches. Harrison said: “It will not affect us. We have to come back...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 24 May 2015
Harrison unfazed by first defeat
However, Mapalastina progressed to the semi finals 4-3 on aggregate. Police XI defender, Katlego Masole converted a penalty which handed Rollers their first defeat in 15 matches. Harrison said: “It will not affect us. We have to come back...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 24 May 2015
Dlamini forced out of Gunners
Club spokersperson, Keorapetse Kgasa confirmed Dlamini’s abrupt departure after supporters reportedly made threatening calls to him and his family. “Some unscrupulous elements went to the extent of calling Dlamini’s family and the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Mooketsi raises funds for LA trip
He is set to leave for USA next year to attend the programme.  The funds are meant to purchase a flight ticket for his trip. His first attempt for the fundraising project will be on December 5 where he will host a dinner gala and fashion show...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
ViviteBoyz Muzik cry out for rain
The single was released on Nov 6 and it was meant to be a cry out for rain. In an interview with one of the group members, Tumelo Mosugelo said they decided to remake the song as a result of the current water situation in Botswana.  “We...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Kgatleng Crew offers new anthem
The group performed the song in front of an approving audience at Motswako Invasion last weekend. The group of rappers is made up of Baxon, Young T, Sonorous, Kheza Matofane, Scoophy, Menteqi, Crack, DMK and Zoid.  Speaking to Showbiz about the...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Mayor counts on farmers for support
Speaking at a workshop for farmers here recently, Oodira-Kwenje said the backbone of the town is currently diamond mining adding that other sectors should be looked at to augment mining. The workshop brought together financial institutions and other...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Plans to establish logistics hub underway
Speaking yesterday at a seminar to host business delegation from Russia, BITC Chief Operations Officer (COO), Meshack Tshekedi said they have reserved two plots near the international airport to build the hub. “We want other cargo planes to...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Pula Steel exports first products to South Africa
The billet is the first batch of 1,000 tonnes of steel ordered by Veer Metals. Pula Steel’s Chief Executive Officer, Ranvir Verma said the market looks lucrative as two more companies from Zambia and Zimbabwe have already placed orders. He...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 24 May 2015
Matsha
24 May 2015
We can win the war on substandard medicines
These medicines and drugs pose a serious threat to public health and can result in incurable diseases. This lab came at a time when Interpol estimates that up to 30% of all medicines in Africa are either counterfeit or are of inferior quality. In...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 24 May 2015
Gerald Estates JSS misses completion date
Addressing an ordinary full-council meeting yesterday, Francistown City Mayor, Sylvia Muzila, said a few factors have delayed the completion of the construction of the school. The construction of the school was halted a few months ago as an...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Kedikilwe calls for transparency in societies
Speaking during the launch of the burial society on Saturday, Kedikilwe said that it is important for members to know that transparency can earn them trust from the community they serve. He said transparency ensures that everyone has a say and...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 24 May 2015
Vision 2016 coordinator goes to court
Charity Kruger, the coordinator, was suspended by board chairman, Martin Makgatlhe last month.  She has filed an urgent application to nullify the suspension. Through a recording of a November 6, 2015 board meeting, Mmegi has established that...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Wheels of justice on hold at customary courts
Mmegi has established that customary courts that have put their cases on hold are those in villages that include Mogoditshane, Tlokweng, Ramotswa and Mahalapye. Gaborone customary courts in Old Naledi, Gaborone West and Broadhurst  continue...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
More churches register despite new law
Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Edwin Batshu, told Parliament yesterday that the recently amended Societies Act had not yet been implemented. “In the meantime the ministry continued to register churches under the old Societies Act and a...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Mfa in court over undelivered cattle
Through his lawyer Gontse Simon, Benjamin Thabo, argues that he gave Mfa P241,000 in 2012 to supply him with cattle, but to date Mfa has not delivered the cattle as per agreement. Mfa’s attorney, Tshekiso Tshekiso, argued that the only time a...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Ntuane, Saleshando: Who nominated them?
The opposition lawmakers say they would not rest until the public knows who nominated the two men because, they allege, Masisi defamed them at a political rally by saying that they made the nominations. The matter took a new twist in Parliament...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
More hours for diamond sorters
The news comes as workers in the sector continue in uncertainty, after market stress this year cost them at least 1,000 jobs. At its peak, the industry employed 3,700 but this year alone, Moti Ganz, Leo Schachter, Eurostar, Shrenuj, Safdico, Zebra,...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Violence of humans against humans, why?
And in the intervals between campaigns he washes the blood off his hands and works for “the universal brotherhood of man” with his mouth. Man is the Religious Animal. He is the only Religious Animal. He is the only animal that loves his...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
In Thursday paper
399,Staff Writer,, 24 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,, 24 May 2015
Selfless
A dying real estate mogul transfers his consciousness into a healthy young body, but soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company that performed it are quite what they seem.
399,Staff Writer,, 24 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,, 24 May 2015
Everest
A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm.
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
The Transporter: Refueled
In the south of France, former special-ops mercenary Frank Martin enters into a game of chess with a femme-fatale and her three sidekicks who are looking for revenge against a sinister Russian kingpin.
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
The Intern
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
399,Staff Writer,, 24 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,, 24 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,, 24 May 2015
The Transporter: Refueled
In the south of France, former special-ops mercenary Frank Martin enters into a game of chess with a femme-fatale and her three sidekicks who are looking for revenge against a sinister Russian kingpin.
399,Staff Writer,, 24 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,, 24 May 2015
The Intern
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
399,Staff Writer,, 24 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,, 24 May 2015
Vacation
Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
The Transporter: Refueled
In the south of France, former special-ops mercenary Frank Martin enters into a game of chess with a femme-fatale and her three sidekicks who are looking for revenge against a sinister Russian kingpin.
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
Hitman: Agent 47
An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2015
Prisons out to tame star-studded Kutlwano
Prisons go into the match with their tails up after beating Kalavango and Tanian 3-2 3-0 respectively last weekend at the same venue. On the other hand, Kutlwano has been missing in action because most of its players were part of the national team...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Gunners deny salaries delay reports
Gunners spokesperson, Keorapetse Kgasa refuted allegations that the management had failed to shell players’ dues. “That is not true. There are only about three players whose salaries delayed because they still had to sort out their bank...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Zebras legends face ex-Kenya stars
The match takes place in Maun as part of the build up to next year’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. The country’s leading top scorer, Diphetogo ‘Dipsy’ Selolwane is behind the event as the countdown to the next...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 24 May 2015
Galaxy part ways with Radipotsane
Radipotsane had a successful sojourn after he joined the side when it was still in the First Division. Radipotsane becomes the first coach of the new season to be shown the door. Galaxy chairman, Njabulo Gilika confirmed the decision to part ways...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
GU keen on Drago agent
Stanojlovic is currently the team’s technical director, while Rahman Gumbo is the head coach. But, GU has rubbished the claims saying Gumbo remains in charge while Stanojlovic would maintain his position.  Stanojlovic was in charge of GU...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 24 May 2015
DJ Izzy records a Razi tribute
The song is a sing-along hip-hop track, which has feel good sound features and a line-up of Balete artists who are also from Ramotswa. The artists are Kwaito star Thabo ‘T.H.A.B.O’ Bolokwe, Lorato Rantao, Johannes ‘Chrome’...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Miss Africa to get diamond studded crown
The pageant has entered into an agreement with diamond firm Phatsima Jewellery, who are already designing the crown. Miss Africa CEO Bruce Nkgakile said though they are yet to confirm the diamond carats of the crown, the design stage is already at...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Our Judiciary is regressing
This critical arm of governance does not exist in isolation. It is shaped by its interaction with the other arms of government. The separation of powers, and the independence of the Judiciary that is required thereby, is indispensable for a...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 24 May 2015
BOPEU and Chief Justice
24 May 2015
Councils urged to explore public-private partnerships
Bradley was speaking at a workshop on PPPs organised by the bank and the Francistown local government themed, ‘Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Development in Botswana’ held at Marang Hotel on Tuesday. She indicated that it...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 24 May 2015
Afinitas acquires 50% stake in London conference
Afinitas executive director, Leutlwetse Tumelo told Mmegi Business on Tuesday that the acquisition is a step in the right direction for the company as it now has a subsidiary. The 50 percent stake in the London-held conference is being bought for a...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Bobirwa JSS students urged to study hard
Speaking during the school’s prize giving ceremony recently, Puleng said that students should work hard to get better results. He said that students should understand that it is through hard work that they can attain the same level of...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 24 May 2015
Seeing Red
54378,Kennedy Ramokone,, 24 May 2015
In the dark Thutlwe on poverty eradication report
Addressing councillors during a full council meeting yesterday, Thutlwe said there are those whose packages were incomplete during the previous procurement as funds got depleted. “Honourable councillors, it is unfortunate that my office is not...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Agric association donates sorghum to the poor
At a ceremony at Matopi village Kgotla, the association donated 23 bags of 50kg sorghum to 20 beneficiaries in the southern region of Matopi, Matsiloje and Patayamatebele villages. The association’s chairperson Priscilla Monthe told Mmegi that...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Hajj stampede: At least 310 people killed in Saudi Arabia
Another 450 people were injured in the incident at Mina, which occurred as two million pilgrims were taking part in the Hajj's last major rite. They converge on Mina to throw stones at pillars representing the devil. Preparations for the Hajj were...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
BCL/BMWU wage negotiations drag on
Progress in the wage negotiations is still held up by the union’s demand for last year’s agreement on the new salary structure and terms of reference while the mine is hamstrung by its current financial status and performance to implement...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 24 May 2015
Special needs students likely to miss 2015 exams
The policy requires that separate rooms for each candidate and audio recording equipment must be availed by centres to candidates who need a scribe or reader during examinations. Teachers have protested the move as unattainable following last...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Villagers want their councillor out
Kebahitile said he (Letamo) is failing to bring services to the people and it’s time he steps down. “We have decided to write a petition to the District Commissioner (DC) Khumo Keeng, the Tonota Sub-District council secretary Terrence...
24 May 2015
Baylor Clinic to fork over P1m on suit
The doctor, Marape Marape, had instituted action through a writ of summons on January 2014 against Baylor Clinic, following his dismissal from a job he held from July 4, 2013 to December 2013 as a public health specialist. The Clinic’s...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Manyapetsa finally joins BDP
The former council candidate for Naledi South was welcomed to the ruling party fold together with Virginia Masole at the party’s monthly press conference yesterday.  Manyapetsa told the press conference that he decided to join the BDP...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
We did not steal
In his replying affidavit filed in court yesterday Justice Key Dingake stated that, “The factual foundation upon which the respondents’ based their claim regarding the issue of the housing allowances contain factual inaccuracies and...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Polygamy is OK; Promiscuity is the problem
Look, polygamy isn’t entirely bad. Most people criticize polygamy based on their own personal preferences. I have overheard some people arguing that polygamy would increase HIV/AIDS. Being polygamous doesn’t necessarily mean that...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
Questions asked about attention deficit hyper-activity disorder
Learners with ADHD are said to have a tendency of performing poorly academically because they are consistently hyperactive and inattentive in their schoolwork. Could their lack of interest be due to inappropriate teaching methods? ANSWER: It is...
52766,Victoria Seiketso Sethibe,php4C44.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2015
BCP's Ndlovu writes to BDP's new 'Big Fish' Manyapetsa, Osupile hits back
Yes you are a big catch Lotty Manyapetsa. Those who doubt you have a different (and awkward) understanding of politics. I am yet to meet or hear of anyone in your generation who measures up to your level of SIMPLE politics. Your detractors are...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2015
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