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In Tuesday paper
25 May 2015
The stumble that stunned a nation
When Botswana’s World Championships team left the hopes of an expectant nation hung on the country’s most trumpeted athlete, Nijel Amos. He was seen as Botswana’s brightest hope for a medal after a stellar year and some dominant...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Rugby teams irate over state of affairs
UB Rhinos spokesperson, Lesedi Keekae argued that the two-months’ break that the league took affected the momentum of players. He suggested that when the national team is in action, players should be kept active. “Look, the league ends...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Confirmed: Zebras to play in Francistown
The clash had initially been scheduled for the new Lobatse Stadium, but after the Francistown facility was opened there was a change of plan. Francistown mayor, Sylvia Muzila confirmed the new match venue at a full council meeting yesterday. She...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,,50362,Faith Siako,, 25 May 2015
Makwala rekindles medal hopes
The African 400m record holder finished first in the second semi-final with a time of 44.11. Makwala started the race in unfavourable lane nine, but his powerful start and being resolute throughout the entire race was enough to hand him top...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 25 May 2015
Comedian Basketmouth to grace Molapo Piazza
Dubbed Basketmouth, the Nigerian comedian enjoys international fame that has seen him hosting his own shows on MTV Base for three years running. Basketmouth prides himself as the first African comedian to host a one-man comedy concert at the HMV...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Sereetsi & the Natives launch social media campaign
It would involve Batswana from various walks of life posting various personal statements on why they take pride in their country and in being its citizens. Group lead, Tomeletso Sereetsi, noted that their product has more value beyond just...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Lesotho charmed by the Miss Africa concept
The team together with Gaborone mayor, Kagiso Thutlwe, visited Lesotho to launch the pageant and explain the concept behind it, which Basotho accepted with open arms. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Tlali Tlali, from the Beauty Association of...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
G4S post below-forecast revenues
The company registered P103 million in revenue during the half-year period as compared to P98 million achieved in the same period the previous year. Managing director, Michael Kampani told the media during the presentation of the interim financial...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
G4S post below-forecast revenues
The company registered P103 million in revenue during the half-year period as compared to P98 million achieved in the same period the previous year. Managing director, Michael Kampani told the media during the presentation of the interim financial...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Maun abattoir to resume operations
The abattoir has been shut down for refurbishments since July 24, 2015. The refurbishments included the addition of the automatic operations upgrading from the manual system. In an interviw with Mmegi Business, plant manager at the abbatoir, Mothobi...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 25 May 2015
Women entrepreneurs dominate informal sector
The awards, which were held last Sunday under the theme, ‘Women united in business’, aim to promote WIBA’s mandate of developing women and also to reward members who have taken noteworthy initiatives. The awards also aim to...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Media waging a disastrous war!
The social media, the daily press, BOFEPUSU official statements, sing from the same hymnbook. The recent Good Hope-Mabule bye-election results have significantly upped the noise: ‘BCP should join the Umbrella or the party will be...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Investigating officer crumbles under cross-examination
Investigating officer, Milton Mapenge, who was instructed by then assistant police commissioner, Keabetswe Makgophe to probe into the matter of Momphitlhi missing, was cross-examined by attorney, Martin Dingake. He was the last witness called by the...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Give people a voice
Addressing the Botswana Sectors of Educators of Teachers Union (BOSETU) conference in Palapye on Saturday, Jotia observed that if it is about the people then people should be allowed to have a voice. He said trade unions therefore become uniquely...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 25 May 2015
Outsourcing worsens Gaborone waste collection
“We had been behind the schedule on waste collection in some areas. The truth is, Gamodubu landfill is very far and our vehicles cannot go there twice a day.  Council has eight vehicles for waste collection which are on the road while some...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Convicted rapist awaits appeal decision
Mofokeng, who was convicted and sentenced by Lobatse Magistrates’ court in 2013, for a single count of rape, has instituted a direct plea to the CoA requesting the judges to entertain his appeal. This is not the first time Mofokeng has made...
25 May 2015
Students escape death in road accident
Two were admitted at Orapa hospital while the remaining three were released after observation on the same day. According to superintendent Michael Maphephu of Letlhakane police, the incident happened at around 9:20pm when one of the students wanted...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Children watch as father stabs mother
When appearing before Magistrate Basetsana Keakantse last Thursday, Jeremiah testified that on February 25, 2015, she met her husband, who she had taken a restraining order against due to their continued misunderstandings, on the street. He then...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 25 May 2015
BOSETU condemns teacher-student love affairs
Addressing the BOSETU annual conference in Palapye over the weekend, Modukanele said it is an eyesore to have educators who engage in student-teacher relations.  He said that such behaviour taints the image of the union. “Teacher-student...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 25 May 2015
Motovac liable for screen wall injuries court
The plaintiff’s claim was in the amount of P4,939,205, for pain and suffering, disability, loss of amenities of life, costs of gym, transport and future medical expenses and costs of suit. “This court finds the defendant liable for the...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Molale can still repent Motshwarakgole
Motshwarakgole stated that the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) mobilised and successfully assisted opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to ensure Molale loses in the recent Goodhope/Mabule by-election. “We are...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 25 May 2015
BSE forges ahead with demutualization
Demutualisation is described as a process by which a member-owned mutual organisation converts into a company owned by shareholders. Usually, the members exchange their proprietary rights for shares of the demutualised company. Currently, government...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
No toilets for Tonota councilors
When the meeting was supposed to continue with the District Development Committee (DDC) report presentation, Tonota-South East councillor Gaefele Sedombo pleaded with council to suspend proceedings of the day in order for the matter to be...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Humans, then animals
In the west, cattle ranchers are fighting for rapidly declining, drought ravaged pasture with the safari industry which argues that their animals bring revenues of a more sustainable and less fickle nature, compared to animal farming. In the north,...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 25 May 2015
BCP disciplinary
25 May 2015
Ramsay wants BIUST top job
An excited interviewee told Mmegi that she felt blessed when she sat next to Ramsay outside the interview room last Wednesday morning, but was too scared to say a word to him. The candidate who preferred to remain anonymous said she did not know...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Gaborone lawyer arrested for CEO murder
The suspect who was arrested on Wednesday in Gaborone appeared before Village Magistrate Court on Thursday facing a single count of murder and that of Stealing by Agent. The accused is on bail and will appear at the same court on January 24, 2016.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
25 May 2015
TAFIC, Kazungula enjoy notable gains
TAFIC, which started the season on a low note, have come back strongly from the festive season break registering three straight victories to confirm their resurgence. Kazungula were inconsistent at the start of the season, but have since made...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
BDFs withdrawal cripples volleyball
BVF president, Daniel Molaodi said they suffered setback as affected teams pulled out of the league.  He explained that the women’s league was the most affected after the BDF and Botswana Prisons decided to sponsor only one team from each...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 25 May 2015
Female Zebras restore national pride
The match played at a rain soaked Municipal Stadium of Mahamasina, forced the women Zebras’ coach, Galetlhoo ‘Ronaldo’ Nkutlwisang to change tactics due to the waterlogged pitch. “We wanted to keep the ball, playing a passing...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 25 May 2015
Zebras get bye to COSAFA quarterfinals
Zebras, being one of the top six ranked sides in the COSAFA region, will not play the first round of the competition that will be contested by the lower ranked sides in group format. The draw for this year’s event will be held tomorrow in...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Miss Millennium 2015 promises to fight drug abuse
Ramanteba told Showbiz that she had always been concerned about the widespread use of hard drugs.  She said she will join hands with the relevant authorities to see how they can fight against the use of illicit drugs. Ramanteba, who turned...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 25 May 2015
Katuta: the brilliant unsung guitarist
Ironically, some musicians conveniently forget to credit him on their album sleeves, something, which the talented guitarist says does not bother him. Very few people are aware that the Democratic Republic of Congo native composed and arranged the...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Sethunya celebrates women through song
The journalist-cum-musician told Showbiz that she wrote Mosadi after appreciating what single mothers and women in general go through by giving their children love and taking care of their welfare. Sethunya also said being raised by a single mother...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Joburg Ballet Comes to Maitisong
With elegant moves, elaborate costumes, spectacular lighting and make-up, Joburg Ballet promises a breath-taking programme from classical ballets to contemporary routines bound to leave the audience entranced.  The company’s mix of white...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
BNF to mark Israel Apartheid Week
The international Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) campaign takes place annually around the globe in over 250 cities.  The BNF, with the other organisations in the UDC, is amongst the over 60 Southern African organisations that endorsed and...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
Parliamentary questions
25 May 2015
Venson-Moitoi revelations telling
Hence what the former Minister of Education and Skills Development  (MoESD) said in Parliament this week should trouble the nation. Her revelations have serious implications on the way our Government operates. As we have noted, Venson-Moitoi is...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 25 May 2015
Cartoons
I would like to direct their attention to cartoons. There was recently the first ever exhibition of cartoons which I may, by now. have missed.  A pity as it was something that I welcomed whole-heartedly.  But I did find it mildly ironic...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Diamond cutters will ride the wave Thamage
Speaking to Mmegi Business, Thamage said the pressures that local diamond cutters found themselves under, were not specific to Botswana, but were what currently prevails in the global diamond-manufacturing sector. “While we are in discussions...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Botswana businesses more optimistic than peers
This is despite the general fall in confidence globally with the uncertainty weighing heavily on business growth prospects.  The report stated that Botswana, which is the only African country on the top list, ranked position seven with a...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Govt to clamp down on bogus engineers
The Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Nonofo Molefhi warned at a press conference on Monday that the board would take action against any engineer who operates without a practicing certificate. Concerned about the constant costs...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg,49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 25 May 2015
MPs condemn education supplementary budget
Matambo requested an additional funding amounting to about P568, 968, 430. “The amount is required to pay outstanding tuition fee invoices for students sponsored by the Ministry at various private and public tertiary institutions,” said...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Promote and safeguard local languages - Van der Westhuisen
He said this during the commemoration of the National Languages Day commemoration held in Middlepits last week. “Experts have advised that languages face the risk of disappearing should nothing be done to promote and safeguard them. The...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Prevention still priority in HIV fight
Addressing a United Nations Eastern and Southern Africa HIV/AIDS Network meeting, Muzila said prioritising prevention especially among young people should be central in fighting the scourge as it threatened the existence of family...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Fourth suspect in Kanye robbery appears in court
Moyo was shot in the leg during a shoot-out with police after the robbery, which left a police officer and another suspect dead. Moyo was later transferred from Princess Marina where he was hospitalised to the Maximum Prison but on several occasions...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Charges against bogus Ugandan herbalist dropped
The accused, Martin Maiso, obtained P12,000 from Rachel Setlhare on February 3 at Somerset location after she responded to an advert in a local newspaper saying that Maiso was a herbalist who could cure various ailments and also help women who could...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
SESC establishes committee to over timely project completion
Council chairman Phenyo Segokgo revealed during a council meeting on Monday that one project that needs to be completed speedily is the Bamalete Stadium, which he said has been dragging for some time. “The issue of Bamalete Stadium has been...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Mojuta promises to deliver
Speaking during a kgotla meeting recently in Kagiso, Mojuta said since this is a new term, they are gathering information from the residents on how to make some positive changes. He said since people have voted for the ruling Botswana Democratic...
48625,Esaleone Molaodi,,2014/december/01,2014-12-01 11:21:00, 25 May 2015
Muzila worried by corruption
Opening the ordinary full council meeting yesterday Muzila said that despite measures taken in recent years to combat corruption in the city nothing much has improved. “It is disappointing to note that 28 cases of corruption were investigated...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
New facilities anticipated to solve UBs funding woes
According to officials, the newly unveiled infrastructure will also immensely enhance the students’ learning experience. Deputy vice chancellor finance and administration, David Katzke told Mmegi on the sidelines of the facilities tour’...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Councillors decry delay in F/town developments
This was during the first day of the full council meeting on Monday. The councillors emphasised that they are not supposed to be lamenting on delayed projects, but rather discussing implementation of new ones. These projects include among others,...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 25 May 2015
Councillors decry delay in F/town developments
This was during the first day of the full council meeting on Monday. The councillors emphasised that they are not supposed to be lamenting on delayed projects, but rather discussing implementation of new ones. These projects include among others,...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 25 May 2015
Shock as 811 dismissed from public service since 2010
The Assistant Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Philip Makgalemele said, of these 417 were permanent and pensionable and 394 were former industrial class employees. “There is another category of employees who are...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
BEC results show decreased pass rate
A total of 37,384 candidates wrote the 2014 examination showing an increase in candidature of 9.73 percent compared to 2013 cohort of 34,069.  There were 15,754 (42.14%) male candidates and 21,630 (57.86%) female candidates sitting for the 2014...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
P8 million collected from Tobacco Levy
Makgato was requesting Parliament to approve her ministry’s recurrent budget proposal for 2015/2016, which amounts to P5,674,990, 410. She said the MoH has introduced a 30% Tobacco Levy with the purpose of promoting projects and activities...
431,Lerato Maleke,phpD4F0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
I failed - Venson-Moitoi
In supporting the supplementary budget, Venson-Moitoi revealed that the Education Ministry was still grappling with the issue of Levels of Operation (LOO). “I left the Ministry of Education when the issue of Levels of Operation was still to be...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Left-handed people are special!
It’s evident that there’s an agenda against left-handedness! A few days ago, I read an article by Thapelo Otlogetswe in his Linguistic Chair column titled, ‘The left-hand is for wiping the bottom’. He wrote that the left-hand...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Govt plans to build a recording studio not a bad idea!
The question and fear that lies with independent private recording studio owners and producers is wondering what government is trying to achieve by recording artists for free? Won’t this lead to sub quality product influx into the market? Or...
25 May 2015
In Thursday's paper
25 May 2015
Golfers line-up for Makgadikgadi Open
A strong line-up including defending champions, Peter Modise, Noah Majube, Robert Majube and Ntando Ramphethu, is expected to descend on the town for the event, which is a premier Botswana Golf Union (BGU) sanctioned tournament. Botswana Ash has...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Softball tournament receives P50, 000 boost
The sponsorship will escalate by ten percent annually. Botsogo Metropolitan Health general manager Lesego Pule said that the company has been part of the softball extravaganza for the past two years. “Botsogo has been part of the extravaganza...
52115,Ivy Matlho,, 25 May 2015
Green Lovers start top-flight preparations
Green Lovers made history by becoming the second Serowe team after Miscellaneous, to play in the Premier League. They reached their destination after beating Mogoditshane Fighters in the Premier League promotional play offs. Green Lovers president,...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 25 May 2015
Dynamites in limbo over unavailability of players
Dynamites were scheduled to play Kalavango in Molepolole on Saturday, but the game now hangs in the balance. The team’s coach, Mpho Tlhaselo, yesterday told Mmegi Sport that they are not sure if they will be ready for the match come Saturday....
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
The age of accountability
Presidential Affairs and Public Administration minister, Eric Molale will lay the Whistleblowing Bill before legislators, which if approved, marks a new chapter in accountability and transparency in Botswana. According to its preamble, the Bill...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 25 May 2015
Olopeng urges mining companies to support youth businesses
Olopeng said this when officiating at the northern Youth Pitso at the Gerald Estate Centre for the Deaf on Tuesday. The Pitso was held under the theme, ‘Mindset Change, and a Key to a Creative Innovative and Vibrant Youth’ and was...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
New investment firm eyes BSE listing
The greenfield venture, which recently concluded a P90 million private placement, has already been granted regulatory approval to list 240 million ordinary shares on the Venture Capital board of the BSE. Local fund managers such as African Alliance,...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Property returns halve on softer market
According to the IPD Annual Property Consultative Index released yesterday, the total return was underpinned by a relatively stable income return of 9.4 percent while capital growth slowed significantly to 2.0 percent from 10.2 percent the year...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Ntuanes turnaround strategy for BDP garners support
Attendants who comprised delegates from Selebi-Phikwe, Bobirwa and Mmadinare constituencies said the reforms Ntuane is talking about in his campaigns are exactly what the doctor ordered for the party to survive. Delegates also pledged to support any...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 25 May 2015
Tebo Maseko
25 May 2015
Motlalengs council seat safe
While many feared his seat may go vacant if he did not make it to this week’s Gaborone City Council full council meeting, the Council Act shows that Motlaleng can only lose his seat if he misses full council meetings three consecutive...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Kehetile, the reluctant politician
“I am not a career politician. It is my conviction that we are all created equal with dignity to reach our highest human potential. But too often, there are structures that make it only the few and privileged to have a good life. I am ready to...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Police commissioner abolishes housing allowance
This follows a savingram written by Makgophe dated June 18, 2015 and addressed to the rest of the service about the implementation of the housing and upkeep allowance.   The circular reads: “Reference is made to Public Service...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 25 May 2015
Police commissioner abolishes housing allowance
This follows a savingram written by Makgophe dated June 18, 2015 and addressed to the rest of the service about the implementation of the housing and upkeep allowance.   The circular reads: “Reference is made to Public Service...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Bana Ba Botswana Charitable Trust launched
Deputy Speaker and MP for Gaborone South, Kagiso Molatlhegi will officially launch the trust at their offices in Bontleng. The trust, which is run by a board of trustees consisting of seven members, was registered on November 28 last year. Chula...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 25 May 2015
Shock as minimum wage rises below 30thebe
Government has approved a six percent adjustment of minimum wage for the 2015-2016 financial period across all sectors. A majority of the industries have seen an insignificant P0.29 increment from a P4.86 basic minimum rate to P5.15 per...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Coke brings back contour bottle
The now famous Coca-Cola contour bottle was patented in 1915 by the Root Glass Company of Terre Haute, Indiana and featured in ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy’ movie. Coca Cola Botswana celebrated the brand’s 100th anniversary at Kgalagadi...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Creative Motswana opens online music store
Apple’s itunes store, which is probably the world’s biggest online store for digital media is globally known. It has a huge selection of music that works seamlessly with every computer or mobile phone. You can search, browse, preview,...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 25 May 2015
Creative Motswana opens online music store
It has a huge selection of music that works seamlessly with every computer or mobile phone. You can search, browse, preview, purchase and download music through itunes. Lapisang, has invented a similar version, but this time a website specifically...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 25 May 2015
American Jazz group in Botswana for cultural exchange
The artists visit Botswana for the second time and this time around through an invitation by the United States (US) Embassy.  Speaking to the music stakeholders and musicians at Old Naledi on Tuesday, the leader of the group Antony Stanco said...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 25 May 2015
San Andreas
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Ted 2
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Wild Card
When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play...and it's all or nothing.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Inside Out
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Ted 2
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Kgosi Tawana II portrait commissioned
The event is organised by Kgosi Tawana Moremi’s age regiment of Matsaakgang. The regiment member Chippa Mohiemang told Mmegi that the event is part of an ongoing initiative to revive the Batawana culture. He said the portrait of the Kgosi...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 25 May 2015
San Andreas
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Wild Card
When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play...and it's all or nothing.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Whistleblowers Protection Bill finally reaches parley
The main objective of the Bill, which has been gazetted, is to “provide for the manner in which a person may, in the public interest, disclose information adverse to the public interest; to provide for the manner of reporting and investigation...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
InInside Out
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Ted 2
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
San Andreas
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Fire scare alarms GCC
Fire alarm rang at 8:00am immediately after the employees concluded their morning prayers.  The deputy mayor Kagiso Tshikega said Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) officers had managed to an identify electrical fault.  “They have...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Condom that changes colour when it contacts STIs invented
The so-called "S.T.EYE" condom is a conceptual design that changes color when it comes into contact with an STI such as chlamydia or syphilis. The idea is the brainchild of Muaz Nawaz, 13, Daanyaal Ali, 14, and Chirag Shah, 14, who attend the Isaac...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
Wild Card
When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play...and it's all or nothing.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Inside Out
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
BDP Francistown region snubs Masisi
Francistown region has been openly declared pro-Masisi but Tuesday this week, things seemingly fell apart under his nose. Upon his arrival at the Francistown airport, Masisi who was acting President and enjoyed full presidential escort, got the...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg,409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Spy
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Nkurunziza
25 May 2015
In Wednesday's paper
25 May 2015
Ngubula closes gaps ahead of professional bouts
It will be the fourth professional tournament since inception in 2013. “We have learnt a lot and we continue to learn. We face challenges because of circumstances we work under. “There are always issues regarding sponsorships and other...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Paul taking Lesotho friendly seriously
Addressing journalists in Gaborone yesterday, Paul said the young Zebras were ready to face the junior Likoena. His young players are expected to dominate the senior Zebras squad that takes on Mozambique in Lobatse on Sunday. Paul said their...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 25 May 2015
Top US lawyer says Montsho sanction harsh
The American who has represented top athletes, among others Jamaican sprint star, Asafa Powell, said Montsho deserved a lesser sentence. “Yes, the judgment was excessively harsh in light of past cases decided by the Court of Arbitration for...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
ABOSPA not happy government neglects performing arts
Speaking during the International Day for Theatre for Children and Young People commemoration hosted by Children Association of Performing Arts Botswana (CHIPABO) in Gaborone recently, Mosipidi said he strongly believes given a chance performing arts...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Euri celebrates African icons with a new clothing line
The rapper who recently got signed to Rock The City record label, a sister company to Mafia Soul, will be releasing his clothing line early next month. He said the clothing line has a variety of clothes ranging from t-shirts, sweaters, caps, socks...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Joburg Ballet treats Botswana to spectacular ballet moves
The ballet group delighted the audience with various ballet pieces such as la Bayadere, Gamzatti’s Variation, the spectacular solo variation for the character of Gamzatti, Rajah’s daughter.  Kitty Phetla showcased ballet moves by...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Khama and Law Society
25 May 2015
A view from Noahs Ark
The conference – the second of its kind after the inaugural event in London – is appropriately being held in Botswana, one of the world’s toughest addresses for poachers. With a ‘shoot-on-sight’ policy for armed,...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 25 May 2015
Hollard partners BOPEUs investment subsidiary
The agreement, which has a term of five years, will see Hollard Botswana become the preferred provider of insurance products to the union.  The union has more than 27 000 members but through its affiliated unions has a membership of over...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Entrepreneurship policy on the cards
The NEP is designed to provide a comprehensive framework for entrepreneurship and SMME development in the country. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the policy needed to be reviewed to instill entrepreneurship...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Sun International returns to Botswana
The move will see Sun international, which divested from Gaborone Sun Hotel last year, bouncing back into Botswana and taking over Peermont’s Grand Palm hotel, Mondior, Metcourt Inn and the casino at Sedibeng hotel in Francistown. In South...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
National vision or national nightmare?
The good performance by the party worried the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and its handlers. Its legitimacy was battered and shaky. as we registered the highest number of seats ever won by the opposition. As one of the strategies adopted by...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
Namibia
I did have a very quick look at the Daily News report of the ceremony in Windhoek and noted that the point was made that this country provided a variety of welcomed assistance at the time of Namibia’s independence. And doubtless, when needed,...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Women inundate BDP high tea fundraiser
The spirit of camaraderie pervaded the lush green gardens of Gaborone Sun on a cloudless afternoon where even women who were slugging it out in the recent past general elections shared tables and chit-chatted about this and that. But the idle talk...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Palapye Brigade students boycott classes
The students claim that they have brought their grievances to the attention of the Sub Region Education Office on three separate occasions in meetings held a few months ago.  However, they never received feedback as promised by the education...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
Water tariffs to go up Mokaila
He told a Water Pitso at Adonsonia Hotel in Francistown recently that Botswana’s water tariffs are still low compared to other countries and this might be the reason why people misuse the resource. “Some people have a perception that...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Tertiary students are to blame Magama
Speaking at the recently held Tertiary Education Fair organised by the Botswana Student Network, Magama said that it is in fact graduates themselves who are to blame for their deplorable examination results. “Some of you give consultants your...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Police deny hostage-taker at MSSS is prison escapee
But the police have not accepted the version by the school head teacher, Selebatso Modisaemang that the rogue entered the school and grabbed one of the girls and kept her hostage for six hours. Assistant Superintendent Oabile Hulela of Maun police...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 25 May 2015
Court relaxes bail conditions in Nigerians fraud case
Yesterday, Mathumo said the accused, Chukwuma Ezekannagaha, should be allowed to report to the police twice a week instead of three times a day as was previously required. “I agree that the accused be entitled some of the relaxation on the bail...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
UB SRC fights political ban in court
At a press conference in Gaborone yesterday, the University of Botswana Student Representative Council (UBSRC) said the ban was unconstitutional and violated the right to freedom of association.  Under the new dispensation, the UB Council wants...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Corruption charges dropped against Seretse, Paledi
High Court Judge Bengbame Sechele yesterday freed Trade and Industry Minister Vincent Seretse and his co-accused, businessman Paul Paledi, after the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) applied for a withdrawal of charges against them. The case,...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Opposition laughs off BDP membership of SI
BDP secretary general Mpho Balopi had told a press conference that the admission was in recognition of the BDP’s sterling performance in people development, health, education, eradicating poverty and social programmes. Firstly, the Botswana...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Raditlhokwa unveils BCPYL elections team
The BCPYL is expected to hold an elective congress on April 25, 2015 in Francistown. Raditlhokwa said her decision was borne out of her beliefs as espoused in the BCP founding document, Democratic and Development Programme (DDP), the constitution...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Local NGO hails anti-tobacco legal fund
Interim executive director of Anti-Tobacco Network (ATN), Dr Bontle Mbongwe said the launch of the joint fund last week is timely because Botswana is about to complete the formulation of a comprehensive law that is compliant with the provisions of...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Is that a pistol under Khamas jacket?
Yesterday, however, government spokesperson, Jeff Ramsay laughed off the conjecture saying the speculators were just "too imaginative". Responding to Mmegi enquiries, Ramsay sent an sms from Kasane where he was with the president saying: “He...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Barclays Bank to launch Rhino card
Every time a rhino debit cardholder swipes or uses the card, they will contribute a certain amount of money towards the rhino conservation trust. According to the bank’s managing director, Reinette van der Merwe, the project presents...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
BOPEU On Mobilisation Drive
According to Tshepho Jim, a representative from Babereki Insurance Brokers, they want to reach their members who reside far from Gaborone to assist them with the services they provide and also to recruit new members . “We are in Ghanzi to...
8171,Leinanyana Tsiane,, 25 May 2015
BLLAHWU Drags Govt To Court
In his affidavit, the BLLAHWU secretary general Ketlhalefile Motshegwa said for the purposes of collecting subscriptions levies and other union dues, the government in 2005 extended to them the use of deduction code which enabled the union to collect...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
BOSETU Lifts Overtime Moratorium
The ministry said the names of those owed have been submitted to the Accountant General for payment at the end of this month. “In view of the forgoing, the union regards this as practical commitment on the part of the ministry and as such,...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Mogwes Family Takeover Culture Spears
Charma adds that  evidence of their worst fears that the band  was being  turned into a family property soon reflected upon discovering that Kabelo’s siblings had sold a lot of the hit Kulenyane’s stock and sent the money...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Solo Career Off To A Flying Start
She continues to be booked for special performances, like her recent performance at Khawa Dunes Challenge, the victory celebrations of Lobatse MP, Saadique Kebonang, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) rally, and a charity event in Mogorosi, near...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Marriage Was Used To Enslave Me
She claims the marriage was arranged  in the backdrop of  a turbulent time at Culture Spears, a time that needed her    to fight the emerging dominance of one family in the group; but that fire was doused when she became a...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Govt Clamps On Moral Decay In Schools
Documents seen by The Monitor suggest that Dikgosi, the army, police, and financial resources from Ipelegeng would be used to address issues of indiscipline in schools. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is changing tact in its...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Students Mark Five Teachers For Death
The five names of the teachers marked for death are written on the entrance of the boys’ public toilets and the late teacher’s name has already been crossed out, an incident that has left both students and teachers at the school ...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Orange Shop Opens In Gantsi
  Visitors to the Gantsi shop can have the full experience of all the gadgets that are on display at the Orange shop, including test-driving how the gadgets work and surfing the internet.  The new design of Orange shop also allows the...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Shahnaz to Open Spa at Majestic Five Hotel
Shahnaz has been operating only in Botswana’s capital city where they have two saloons and a beauty academy. The saloons also feature spas but Palapye will only feature a herbal spa. The Palapye shop will be a partnership between the Shahnaz...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
In this week's paper
25 May 2015
BOCCIM Launches Programme To Assist SMMEs
BOCCIM will soon rebrand to Business Botswana after a resolution to change its name was given the greenlight at a general meeting held recently. The programme dubbed, Productivity Rising of Working Conditions Through The Enhancement Of All Small And...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Govt Fails To Collect Plastic Bag Levy
Parliament passed the plastic bag amendment to the Waste Management Act in August 2006 and the new law was implemented the following year. However, the money that should have funded environmental initiatives is only benefiting businesses since there...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Maitisong festival keeps Old Naledi alive
The Queen of Gospel Tebby also kept the crowd alive with her performance as they sang along. Upcoming artists did not disappoint as they also gave the audience their best performances. By dawn Old Naledi people were still energetic. They could not...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
La Timmy shakes Old Naledi
The event’s rich line-up included Mapetla, Makau, Tizo, and Malakista just to mention a few, but it was La Timmy who really had Old Naledi eating from the palm of his hands. Born, Timothy Sabutha , La Timmy got on stage with his right hand man...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
No hot performances at BNSC awards
The show had promised exciting performances but it was only a few who could fulfil the promise. The night’s biggest catch was supposed to be veteran South African musician Ray Chikapa Phiri, but the respected musician could not get the crowd...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
It is Govs Responsibility To Nurture Freedom Of Speech
Freedom of expression, or freedom of speech, in a democracy, like the big-eared fox, tells us the heartbeat of our democracy which we all should jealously guard. The absence or lack of instruments of freedom of expression of divergent views should...
540,Monitor Editor,, 25 May 2015
Of Landlords & tricky tenants
If ever there was any group of people that deserve to be labeled as ‘incarnations of evil’, my colleague told me the other day, it is the landlords. Several days later when he returned from his emergency leave, he had a story to tell and...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
DCEC, DIS & PRESS
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 1) Founding Myths
To add to what this author and others have previously published, here it may once more be noted that the Protectorate over the southern Botswana, all the way up to the Tuli Circle, was in fact unilaterally proclaimed in London on the 27th of January...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Motswana Human Trafiicking Victim Speaks Out
When Matilda, a long-term acquaintance told Thapelo that a good job could be had in Canada, Thapelo jumped at the opportunity. Thapelo would have to come up with funds to get there, along with other expenses. Thapelo transferred her property title...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
Amos Wins Big At BNSC Awards
The sportsperson of the year award carried a cash prize of P70, 000. Charles Mosokomane of tennis won umpire of the year award while Justice Dipeba of athletics walked away with the coach of the year award. Group code of the year award was snatched...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Botswana Womens Team beats Kenya
The local side was better team in the first half, dominating the Harambe Starlets from the first whistle. Kenya though had Veronica Nekesa who looked dangerous all the time she had the ball on her feet, but the likes of Sedilame Boseja managed to...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 25 May 2015
Green Lovers Overcome Fighters In Play-offs
Lovers booked a place in the play-offs after finishing second to Miscellaneous in the Debswana First Division North League, while fighters had to battle for the play-offs’ spot with Uniao Flamingo Santos.  Fighters had a more experienced...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 25 May 2015
Young Zebras Held By Zambia
They are now forced to score in Zambia after giving the visitors an away goal. The visitors looked superior tactically and pressed the Young Zebras, leaving their midfield exposed. The Young Zebras looked like they had stage fright and wasted...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 25 May 2015
Zebras Kick Bafana Out
Both teams started cautiously, but there was not much for the buzzing crowd to crow about although Omaatla Kebatho could have given his side the lead in the 28th minute when he drove his effort wide with Bafana goalkeeper, Jackson Mabokgwane sprawled...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Trevor Noah's gran sets the record straight on 'cousin' debacle
"They don't know each other; we ourselves [as a family] don't know that person," Nomalizo Noah told News24. The 88-year-old showed visible signs of frustration as she snapped at the mention of an article published in the Sunday Times, which claimed...
25 May 2015
The establishment of the protectorate (part 1) Founding myths
To add to what this author and others have previously published, here it may once more be noted that the Protectorate over the southern Botswana, all the way up to the Tuli Circle, was in fact unilaterally proclaimed in London on the 27th of January...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
In Wednesday paper
25 May 2015
Body work
425,Kagiso Onkatswitse,php6EE.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
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427,Kabo Mpaetona,, 25 May 2015
2015 likely to be warmest on record, says UN weather body
Data until the end of October showed this year's temperatures running "well above" any previous 12 month period. The researchers say the five year period from 2011 to 2015 was also the warmest on record. The rise, they state, was due to a...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
New Problems; New Scenarios
This time around, though, we thought that we had somehow got away with it – until we found that the tv lnb had been wrecked. Then on Tuesday evening,  the full scale iattack was finally mounted. Strong wind, then rain and...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Lesufu ga se serope
Thulaganyo ya tswelela. Dipotso tsa bodiwa go tswa kwa le kwa. Bareetsi le bone ba letsa go iteka lesego.  Ba araba, bangwe ba latlhega ba fosa, ba bangwe ba araba sentle, ba tshwara. Fa thulaganyo e ntse e tsweletse, ga tla potso e bodiwa ka...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
DTCB vows to continue producing quality boxers
The club scored 25 points to finish in first position with second place going to Selebi-Phikwe based EMG with 12 points. DTCB coach, Thebe Setlalekgosi was voted the coach of the tournament with Kagiso Bagwasi the best boxer of the tournament....
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Lobelo to host final motorcross race
LRCF’s Lola Berrie said the event will begin with the junior motorcross training run with focus on the famous D’artagnan Lobjoit at 8 am followed by practice sessions with the official race starting at 11 am. Berrie said the track was...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 25 May 2015
Motlakase part ways with Moyo
Former Motlakase chairperson, Mangisi Segadimo introduced Moyo as Motlakase coach mid September this year and was then expected to start working a fortnight following his introduction. Segadimo confirmed the former Letlapeng coach had signed a...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 25 May 2015
Netball preps gain impetus with LOC launch
Last year, Gaborone was awarded the rights to host the competition in July 2017. It will be the first time the tournament is played in Africa. Twenty countries; including Australia and Belgium, will participate. Olopeng said the decision to give...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Chiefs complete semi final line-up
Only two teams, Rollers and BDF XI have previously won the cup while defending champions, Gaborone United were thrown out on Sunday. Chiefs are looking to reach their first final after a humiliating exit in the last edition where Nico ran riot...
25 May 2015
Ikalanga Cultural Festival billed for Sebina
Organised by Legendary Investments, the first Ikalanga Cultural Festival will run from December 23 to 24 with revellers wishing to party their way into Christmas. According to the event coordinator, Kose Mmoloki, the festival to be held in a farm a...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Thapong Artist of the Year Awards tonight
According to Thapong director, Reginald Bakwena, the awards have shown growth in the number of competition participants. “Last year we received 84 entries, but this year we got 97 entries and that shows growth as more artists are now showing...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Organic Live Sessions wraps up in style
The lineup will have the likes of Kabo Leburu, Ntirelang Berman, Genius Senyatso and upcoming artists such as Fifi Boloseng and Makgosi Tau. The closing show is dubbed Organic Live Sessions Amplified. “This show stands to be a grand finale to...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Impressive bill at St Louis Fresh Fest
Attendants will also get the chance to compete on stage in a dance challenge of the same title track. This was revealed exclusively to Showbiz yesterday by the KBL brand marketing manager, Mpho Motlhabane. International acts accompanying the...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
DCI silent ahead of festive season
Motswedi Securities weekly financial markets highlights show that despite the silence of the domestic counters, the trades were quite higher than those traded in the prior week, with Letshego trading about 50 percent of volumes while Choppies and...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Cut 8 to pump P301bn into Botswana economy
Commissioned by De Beers, the report was released this week at a conference held to celebrate the 46-year partnership between the global diamond giant and the government of Botswana. Known as the Cut 8 project, the expansion of the Jwaneng Mine pit...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Botswana labours to penetrate China beef market
Botswana is seeking to compensate the decline of its beef exports to the lucrative European Union (EU) by exploring other markets such as China and other African countries. Speaking to Mmegi Business on the sidelines of a ceremony to mark the start...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Diamonds should better lives
The change of status has come with own set of problems though - with donor organisations and countries no longer finding us a worthy case to support. Ever since their discovery, diamonds have dominated news headlines here and abroad, with some...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 25 May 2015
Contrasting Office Blocks
For 81 years, the British administered the Protectorate from Mahikeng in South Africa. In 1963 it was agreed that the country would achieve Independence in September 1966 with its capital at Gaborone.   Within this three-year period, plans...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Councillors want hiking spots reinstated
Francistown hiking spot which was opposite Choppies Shopping Complex and the Serowe hiking spot which was next to the Puma Filling Station were closed last March to pave way for the construction of the Palapye new bus/taxi rank. Palapye...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 25 May 2015
Africa meets against child marriage
The regional body has described the situation as multifaceted, which goes beyond just human rights violation to a spectrum of social issues such as gender-based violence and health complications, hence an urgent need to join forces against it. The...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Witness recounts encounter with Merubisi gang
Onalethata Lesole was testifying in a case in which three cousins, Bogolo Kowa (23), Metlha Kowa (20), Kagiso Kowa (22) are facing a count of causing grievous bodily harm. The trio is also facing numerous other charges relating to separate incidents...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Disaster in Ngamiland
The situation is reportedly compounded by the drying lake as the impoverished cattle get stuck to death while trying to drink from the lake. In addition, the overpopulation of cattle in Ngamiland, which has 500,000 cattle against a carrying capacity...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 25 May 2015
LSB rep resigns from Judicial Service Commission
According to documents seen by Mmegi, the Commission has already written to the LSB asking for Torto’s replacement. “We have received resignation of your representative Mr Marvin Torto from the Judicial Service Commission with effect...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Solo blasts BOPEU lawyer in recusal case
The applicant in the matter is Levi Holonga who used to work as an airport operations officer while Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) and its director of airport operations Justice Masole are cited as the first and second respondents...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
BCP sends UDC unity talks proposition
The BCP president, Dumelang Saleshando, told Mmegi recently that the party wrote a letter to the UDC alerting them that they are ready for unity talks. “We also gave them a draft agreement proposal for the by-elections. Although we are ready...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Mmolotsi, Dow clash over Matsha head suspension
Seven Matsha College students were killed and at least 120 others injured recently, after a truck they were travelling in overturned. The accident has drawn criticism of the continued transportation of public school learners in trucks. Describing...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Khama Tawana
25 May 2015
Mabote, Butale ba na le kgwetlho
Mabote yo o ntseng a itlhomile kwa setlhoeng sa BTTA ngwaga e e fetileng, o ne a seka a batla go tlogela sepe kwa morago ngwaga e e fetileng jaaka a ne tsenelela batshameki ba bangwe ba banna go ba sobotlha botlhoko go fenya liki ya CELIAT,...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 25 May 2015
Makhwengwe gaana kakgelo
Le ka nako ya medumo ele ya gore a katise setlhopha sa Gaborone United le fa e santse e le mohiriwa wa Botswana Football Association (BFA) , Makhwengwe o ne a itlhophela go itidimalela. Morago o ne a fenya sejana sa bofelo sa Coca Cola mme a tloga a...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 25 May 2015
Boramabole ba supa kgolo
Go ne go kopane boramabole ba mono gae le ba Aferika Borwa. Kgaisanyo e , e ne e le ya botlhano ya mabole aa duelelwang; e rulagantswe ke ba Bond Boxing Promotions. Dintwa di ne di le tlhano ka palo. Ntwa e ne e solofetswe thata ke ee neng e...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 25 May 2015
Paakanyo ya ditsela di tsweletse sentle
Moanamisa-mafoko wa khansele ya Gaborone, Ethel Koma, o ne a lekodisa Naledi beke eno gore dingwe tsa ditsela di setse di baakantswe. Koma a re go ne go tlhophilwe ditsela dingwe tse di neng di le mo seemong se se maswe thata ebile di sa tsamaege...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 25 May 2015
Ngwao ya Karakubis e gasitswe phefong
Mo malatsing a mabedi a, batsayakarolo go tloga fela ka bagolo le banana ba ne ba supa fa motse o wa Karakubis o humile thata ka ngwao jaaka bagolo ba ne ba bolela le go tlhalosa ditso tsa Karakubis, tse ba reng banana ba gompieno ga ba di itse. Ba...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 25 May 2015
Two BCP members quit, join BDP
The two have said that they are totally against the BCP’s decision to cooperate with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a position recently adopted. Gaborutwe Thekiso and Kemiso Tom had previously resigned from the BCP, but were...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Metsi a taka meno Mokaila
Ke ne gape kere kwa Mmatshumo gone, ga ke ise ke bone dikai tsa gore meno a bone a takiwa ke metsi a ba anwang” A ke mafoko a ga Kitso Mokaila, Tona wa Lephata la Ditswammung, Kgotetso le Metsi jaaka e ne a tsibogela ngongorego ya ga Sedirwa...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 25 May 2015
O falotse kgolegelo ya dingwaga tse di lesome
Koto o kgwele setšhwe morago ga gore Mmakaseterata Basetsana Keakantse a mo atlhole dikete tse tharo tsa dipula (P3000), le dithupa tse tlhano mo molato wa go tlhakanela dikobo le mosetsana yo o dingwaga di ko tlase ga lesome le borataro. E...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Ba Oodi ba supa ngwao
Go ya ka monana Mogomotsi Mochine, go botlhokwa thata gore banana ba rutwe ka tlhwaafalo ngwao le botshelo jwa bogologolo, ka se se ka ba thusa go gola le go tshela sentle ntle le go tshela matshelo a ditshaba di sele. A bolela gore kana batho ba...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 25 May 2015
Ipeleng le bagodi-Moleboge
Se se senogile bosheng kwa Serowe, jaaka moeteledipele wa mokgatlho Botswana Civil Service Pensioners Association (BCSPA), Norman Moleboge a neng a buisa batsena moletlo o o neng o rulagantswe ke mokgatlho wa Botswana Civil Service Pensioners...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
BNF e tlotla Koma
Koma o ne a simolola a bo a etelela phathi ya BNF ka sebaka. O ne a tlogela BNF morago ga dintwa tsa ngwaga wa 1998 tsa maraganateng kwa Palapye.Koma o tlhokafetse ka ngwaga wa 2007 e le leloko la New Democratic Front (NDF) e ne e simolotswe ke...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 25 May 2015
ESP ga e na bothata - Botlhale
Botlhale o buile jalo kwa ngangisanong ya setlhogo seo bosheng e eneng e rulagantswe ke mokgatlho wa merero sa sepolotiki la Mmadikolo (Political Science Society). Ngangisano eo e ne e le magareng ga phathi ya Domkrag (BDP), UDC le ya BCP. Botlhale...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 25 May 2015
In Friday paper
25 May 2015
Revamped Capital Motors tourney shifted to October
Eight men and four women’s top sides will be in the hat for the tournament, which starts with the men’s quarterfinals in Serowe on October 3. The cup competition is usually held over the Independence Day holiday, but had to be shifted...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
We gave more than we got- Thuma
He would unflinchingly fly into a crunching tackle with his ‘legs of steel’ and dominated his opponents despite a small frame.Mompati ‘Apache’ Thuma had the imposing height of a central defender. He took no prisoners in a...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Battle for boxing championships berth heats-up
The tournament is the last chance for boxers to qualify for the year ending National Championships. Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, one of the organisers, Kenny Maragana said over 60 boxers from 13 clubs countrywide would battle it out for a spot...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 25 May 2015
Wounded Jungle Kings face troubled Mapantsula
Both sides clash after a tumultuous week. Police XI suffered their first defeat of the season against Gaborone United (GU) and as a result, surrendered top spot to Township Rollers. Gunners on the other hand lost 1-0 to Mochudi Centre Chiefs before...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Table tennis tourney ignites bitter rivalries
The player, who is fresh from the All Africa Games (AAG), said the experience he got from Congo Brazaville will help him succeed in the competition. “I played against the continent’s best players and I can say that the experience has...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 25 May 2015
Chiefs Tshireletso included in Zebras squad
Butler flew into a storm when he criticised the selection of Zebras midfielder, Lesego Galenamotlhale as the last season’s Player of the Season and Chiefs vowed not to release their players for national duty. However, the new Botswana Football...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
In the eye of the climate change storm
Floods and landslides dominate news headlines from all ends of the world.  Those who understand the language of the waters increasingly announce temperature rises at the depth of the oceans.   Dryness and scorching heat crack not only...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Mushrooming marathons worry BAA
BAA vice president (technical), Glody Dube told Mmegi Sport that some of the marathons do not meet the International Association of Athletics Association (IAAF) standards, thus impact negatively on the image of the local association. He said the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 25 May 2015
Basotho party on despite simmering tensions
Lesotho has not been the most peaceful place in recent months. In fact, for the past several years, a political and military conflict has simmered in the mountain kingdom, frequently exploding to the surface and necessitating the intervention of...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
The river people that became Okavango Delta ambassadors
These are proud Bayei - the river people - from Seronga and Jao Flats inside the Okavango Delta. They are the only four known Batswana men that have ever travelled the entire Okavango River basin from source to mouth, using dugout canoes...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
When romance turns bloody
In The Perfect Guy ladies man, Michael Ealy, best known for his role in Think Like A Man, plays the leading role and transforms into a fearless lovesick monster, following a painful break-up from successful lobbyist, Leah Vaughn. Leah Vaughn jumps...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 25 May 2015
My Matsieng memoirs
We were amazed by the number of shopping malls, shops, cafes and restaurants in the city, which reminded me very much of Phoenix, Arizona and other American cities in arid parts of the States. The restaurants are varied and offer great food. (Our...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
Controversy brews over Independence celebrations
According to insiders, the announcement that an outside company would organise the celebrations came as a shock especially as government worked with local artists during past independence celebrations. The celebrations will commence on September 27...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
We come in all kinds
If you’re an accountant, you do your job: you prepare a balance sheet, you make financial statements for a company, but that work is not tied up with the accountant’s internal thoughts and feelings. The balance sheet does not carry a...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Cultural village to revive traditional practices
The rise of modernisation and technology has slowly eroded cultural practices from African society leading to young people adopting the western and pop culture. Cultural events such as the Orange Letlhafula, Domboshaba Cultural festival, Dithubaruba...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
The scramble for Francistown ensues
None of these clubs, which used to colour the town is in the Premiership. The likes of Mophani, TAFA and Cannibals are no more and all that the old city dwellers can do is reminisce about the past. Considering that Cannibals is the club that...
8262,Dennis Keagile,phpE65F.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Blinging down Botswana economy
Like oil-exporting countries now mired in deficits because their annual budgets were predicated on oil priced at $100 a barrel that’s now well below $50, Botswana faces a similar conundrum created by a drop in the sale and prices of its rough...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
New application for Orange Money launched
The new Orange Money mobile app is an application that allows customers to easily access, manage and carry out Orange Money transactions straight from the home screens of their smartphones. The application is available on Android and can be...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
Insure yourself
Given their reputation, nobody was surprised that second-hand car dealers were perceived as the least honest, with only 8% of people saying they were honest. They were closely followed by micro-lenders (18% saying honest) and furniture stores (22%...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 25 May 2015
Choppies continues Africa growth trajectory
The operations in Zambia and Tanzania were due to commence by the middle of this year, but had been delayed by a few months. Choppies plans to rollout a total of 35 new stores, excluding acquisitions, in the coming financial year in line with its...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Barclays profits fall 30% on market headwinds
During the period, the bank registered profit before tax of P110 million, which is lower than the P160 million recorded in the same period last year. However, Barclays managing director, Reinette van der Merwe said the results were satisfactory...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Expansion of Matshelagabedi plant complete
The plant will add generation capacity to improve BPC’s ability to provide reliable power to domestic and industrial customers. Currently the country has a peak demand of around 600MW that is being met by 260MW from Morupule B, 90MW from Orapa...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
BPOPFs delicate balancing act
Sitting on an asset base worth as much as P51 billion ($5 billion), the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF) is one of the largest pension funds in sub-Saharan Africa.  About 35 percent of these funds are invested in Botswana. Although...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
CA approves Choppies directors P450m deal
A consortium of investors led by the Standard Chartered Private Equity Mauritius, is tying up the deal to buy Spark Capital, a company created to house the nine firms, most of which are Suppliers to the Choppies Enterprises. Apart from their...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
BPOPF buys 20% of Puma Energy for P300m
Sitting on an asset base of P51 billion, BPOPF has 35 percent of its funds invested in Botswana through equities, bonds, property and private equity. Speaking to BusinessWeek on the sidelines of the launch of the fund’s whistle blowing...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
So where to from here?
Imagine taking the steps of Sky Lounge in the swanky Gaborone Central Business District (CBD) with its 19 floors.  With Botswana the climber would be left with 30 more floors. By the time you get to Floor Number 19, the indefatigable are ready...
576,Galebolae Ngakane,php5932.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
An epic expedition into the Okavango
After six mekoro capsized, one hit by a grumpy lone hippo, 119 days in the river of poling, pulling, pushing and paddling, expedition leader Dr Steve Boyes still looks calm and as focused as ever. It is the final sunset on the Boteti River and they...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
BMWU accounts in shambles
According to auditors, the union does not keep a detailed asset register or provide them with the title deed for all investment properties. “In the absence of the assets register completeness of property plant and equipment could also not be...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Unions should act against lazy members
He said he would not read the speech he could not authenticate, as the council officers only submitted it to his office a day before the opening of the full council sitting. He told councillors that he had long requested that the officers submit the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 25 May 2015
BCP and BDP
25 May 2015
Botsalano PS alumni in sponsored walk
The proceeds of the sponsored walk will be directed towards the developments of the school.  The association exists purely as a charitable entity and its objectives include among others; To cultivate support from all relevant stakeholders to...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
Khama must please attend UN meet
Once again, Botswana will not be represented by its leader, President Ian Khama. In view of the above, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) parliamentary caucus wishes to register its concern on President Khama’s continued absence at such...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
How Africans brought civilisation to America
In schools, up and down the country, little children are taught that a heroic Italian explorer discovered America, and various events and parades are held to celebrate the occasion. It has now become common knowledge amongst academics that...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
One more year to golden jubilee but...
Public servants are busy preparing for the country's birthday. It is on the Independence Day that we shouldn't only celebrate but introspect on the country's successes, opportunities and challenges. The speeches by the President and his ministers are...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Initial forward steps toward a National Security Strategy
In the case of Botswana which is a democratically governed state (at least as far as the constitution says at the moment), it is imperative that all stakeholders including grassroots communities are engaged in the development of any such policy...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Unmasking the real identity of King David (Part 2)
It was “promised” to Abraham in Genesis 17:8 as a reward for maintaining Lower Egypt as a buffer zone for “El/Eloi” (who was also known as Jah(Yah)-weh-Elohim: “Lord of the Illui”), hence it’s biblical name...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Stop the madness in administration of justice
We are aghast at seeing this side of the coin tossed to expose the dirty linen in the chambers.  The audit was done, irregularities were found and transparency factored.  But what happened to discretion in addressing such an internal matter...
475,Correspondent,, 25 May 2015
Gangsterism takes root in Palapye
These troublesome movements, named after notorious groups such as Boko Haram, Sharia and others, are said to be brutal and ruthless. The villagers, with the assistance of Police and the Special Support Group (SSG) have in the past managed to quell...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 25 May 2015
Public sector unions gain power
First, prior to the enactment of this law, the public service was not allowed to unionise. Civil servants had staff associations, with limited bargaining abilities. Socially, financially, politically and otherwise, the public sector trade unions...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg,409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
MoESD resolves finally to maintain dilapidated school
Touring the school on Wednesday, the assistant minister of Education Moiseraela Goya was visibly shocked by its condition. Later, when addressing the school management and the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) a perturbed Goya disclosed that the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
BCL records highest number of deaths nationally
“That BCL tops the list with 11 deaths is a matter of great concern in regard to deteriorating levels of safety in that mine,” Tlhagale said. According to Tlhagale, the situation is so dire that between January and February 2015, the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Broke Btv cant pay overtime
Sources at Botswana Television (Btv) and Radio Botswana say things started in August when they did not get their overtime payment, but no explanation was forthcoming from the management. “Even our immediate supervisors do not have answers as...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg,404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Law Society wants Dibotelo impeached
The LBS said the latest actions of the Chief Justice and the judges called for them to either resign or face impeachment. The three judges; Bengbame Sechele, Kholisani Solo and Barnabas Nyamadzabo were among the 12 judges who signed a petition...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Khamas argument is flawed
The judges also say it is incorrect that the applicants have not demonstrated that a review of the President’s decision to suspend has sound prospects of success. “In this case, the decision to suspend and the decision to establish the...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Whats love got to do with BDF couple asks
Thabang Tlhapisang and Kozondu Cisquo Uariua are seeking the review of their charges and their subsequent dismissal from military duties. The two were accused of engaging in an inappropriate relationship sometime in 2012.  They were each...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Judges tribunal suspended
“Because of the court case on Monday which calls into question the appointment of judges of the tribunal, the judges of the tribunal have agreed to suspend the proceedings pending the determination by the High Court over the application of the...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Mabaila holds degree from a bogus university
Now nobody wants to account as to how a former junior Botswana Defence Force (BDF) officer was employed at the ministry. Mmegi investigations revealed that the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) have previously investigated the...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
Over 300 cyclists for Mascom Cycle Challenge
Sponsored to the tune of P70,000, the event kicks off on Sunday morning, 7.30am at the Airport Junction Mall to Rasesa. The cycle challenge also aims to build a relationship with the cycling community, which will allow Mascom to reach a niche...
399,Staff Writer,, 25 May 2015
How education transformed Botswana
The issue of only a few kilometres of tarred roads at the time, and other challenges showed a country that had a beggar status. The country’s infrastructure was virtually non-existent, as the country depended entirely on others, especially...
576,Galebolae Ngakane,php5932.tmp.jpg, 25 May 2015
The establishment of the protectorate (part 1) – Founding myths
To add to what this author and others have previously published, here it may once more be noted that the Protectorate over the southern Botswana, all the way up to the Tuli Circle, was in fact unilaterally proclaimed in London on the 27th of January...
Jeff Ramsay | 25 May 2015
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Trevor Noah's gran sets the record straight on 'cousin' debacle
"They don't know each other; we ourselves [as a family] don't know that person," Nomalizo Noah told News24. The 88-year-old showed visible signs of frustration as she snapped at the mention of an article published in the Sunday Times, which claimed...
Mqondisi Dube 25 May 2015
Zebras players take off in celebration after sewing a famous victory over old enemy South Africa
Zebras Kick Bafana Out
Both teams started cautiously, but there was not much for the buzzing crowd to crow about although Omaatla Kebatho could have given his side the lead in the 28th minute when he drove his effort wide with Bafana goalkeeper, Jackson Mabokgwane sprawled...
Mqondisi Dube | 25 May 2015
Unobatsha Mbaiwa celebrates his goal against Zambia PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Young Zebras Held By Zambia
They are now forced to score in Zambia after giving the visitors an away goal. The visitors looked superior tactically and pressed the Young Zebras, leaving their midfield exposed. The Young Zebras looked like they had stage fright and wasted...
Tumelo Mouwane 25 May 2015
Action between national women's team (in blue) and Kenya PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Botswana Women’s Team beats Kenya
The local side was better team in the first half, dominating the Harambe Starlets from the first whistle. Kenya though had Veronica Nekesa who looked dangerous all the time she had the ball on her feet, but the likes of Sedilame Boseja managed to...
Tumelo Mouwane 25 May 2015
Mogoditshane Fighters' Thamiso Gagoangwe shields the ball away from Green Lovers' Keabetswe Kediseng
Green Lovers Overcome Fighters In Play-offs
Lovers booked a place in the play-offs after finishing second to Miscellaneous in the Debswana First Division North League, while fighters had to battle for the play-offs’ spot with Uniao Flamingo Santos.  Fighters had a more experienced...
Kabelo Boranabi | 25 May 2015
Nigel Amos was the biggest winner at the BNSC awards
Amos Wins Big At BNSC Awards
The sportsperson of the year award carried a cash prize of P70, 000. Charles Mosokomane of tennis won umpire of the year award while Justice Dipeba of athletics walked away with the coach of the year award. Group code of the year award was snatched...
Calistus Kolantsho | 25 May 2015
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Motswana Human Trafiicking Victim Speaks Out
When Matilda, a long-term acquaintance told Thapelo that a good job could be had in Canada, Thapelo jumped at the opportunity. Thapelo would have to come up with funds to get there, along with other expenses. Thapelo transferred her property title...
Correspondent 25 May 2015
DCEC, DIS & PRESS
DCEC, DIS & PRESS
Staff Writer 25 May 2015
The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 1) – Founding Myths
To add to what this author and others have previously published, here it may once more be noted that the Protectorate over the southern Botswana, all the way up to the Tuli Circle, was in fact unilaterally proclaimed in London on the 27th of January...
Jeff Ramsay | 25 May 2015
Of Landlords & tricky tenants
If ever there was any group of people that deserve to be labeled as ‘incarnations of evil’, my colleague told me the other day, it is the landlords. Several days later when he returned from his emergency leave, he had a story to tell and...
Tumie Modise 25 May 2015
It is Gov’s Responsibility To Nurture Freedom Of Speech
Freedom of expression, or freedom of speech, in a democracy, like the big-eared fox, tells us the heartbeat of our democracy which we all should jealously guard. The absence or lack of instruments of freedom of expression of divergent views should...
Monitor Editor 25 May 2015
DJ LaTimmy in Old Naledi PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE
La Timmy shakes Old Naledi
The event’s rich line-up included Mapetla, Makau, Tizo, and Malakista just to mention a few, but it was La Timmy who really had Old Naledi eating from the palm of his hands. Born, Timothy Sabutha , La Timmy got on stage with his right hand man...
Sharon Mathala 25 May 2015
Ray Phiri PIC: KABO MPAETONA
No hot performances at BNSC awards
The show had promised exciting performances but it was only a few who could fulfil the promise. The night’s biggest catch was supposed to be veteran South African musician Ray Chikapa Phiri, but the respected musician could not get the crowd...
Chippa Legodimo 25 May 2015
Maitisong festival keeps Old Naledi alive
The Queen of Gospel Tebby also kept the crowd alive with her performance as they sang along. Upcoming artists did not disappoint as they also gave the audience their best performances. By dawn Old Naledi people were still energetic. They could not...
Pauline Dikuelo | 25 May 2015
Businesses have been collecting the Levy since 2007 PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Govt Fails To Collect Plastic Bag Levy
Parliament passed the plastic bag amendment to the Waste Management Act in August 2006 and the new law was implemented the following year. However, the money that should have funded environmental initiatives is only benefiting businesses since there...
Isaac Pinielo 25 May 2015
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In this week's paper
Keletso Thobega 25 May 2015
BOCCIM CEO Maria Machailo- Ellis (left) handing a certificate to Monica Ditsabatho during PROWESS launch
BOCCIM Launches Programme To Assist SMMEs
BOCCIM will soon rebrand to Business Botswana after a resolution to change its name was given the greenlight at a general meeting held recently. The programme dubbed, Productivity Rising of Working Conditions Through The Enhancement Of All Small And...
Pauline Dikuelo | 25 May 2015
Shahnaz to Open Spa at Majestic Five Hotel
Shahnaz has been operating only in Botswana’s capital city where they have two saloons and a beauty academy. The saloons also feature spas but Palapye will only feature a herbal spa. The Palapye shop will be a partnership between the Shahnaz...
Keletso Thobega 25 May 2015
Bokamoso Junior School PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Students Mark Five Teachers For Death
The five names of the teachers marked for death are written on the entrance of the boys’ public toilets and the late teacher’s name has already been crossed out, an incident that has left both students and teachers at the school ...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 25 May 2015
Orange Shop Opens In Gantsi
  Visitors to the Gantsi shop can have the full experience of all the gadgets that are on display at the Orange shop, including test-driving how the gadgets work and surfing the internet.  The new design of Orange shop also allows the...
Staff Writer 25 May 2015
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Solo Career Off To A Flying Start
She continues to be booked for special performances, like her recent performance at Khawa Dunes Challenge, the victory celebrations of Lobatse MP, Saadique Kebonang, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) rally, and a charity event in Mogorosi, near...
Staff Writer 25 May 2015
Charma Gal
Marriage Was Used To Enslave Me
She claims the marriage was arranged  in the backdrop of  a turbulent time at Culture Spears, a time that needed her    to fight the emerging dominance of one family in the group; but that fire was doused when she became a...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 25 May 2015
President Ian Khama
Govt Clamps On Moral Decay In Schools
Documents seen by The Monitor suggest that Dikgosi, the army, police, and financial resources from Ipelegeng would be used to address issues of indiscipline in schools. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is changing tact in its...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 25 May 2015
Culture Spears
Mogwe’s Family Takeover Culture Spears
Charma adds that  evidence of their worst fears that the band  was being  turned into a family property soon reflected upon discovering that Kabelo’s siblings had sold a lot of the hit Kulenyane’s stock and sent the money...
Staff Writer 25 May 2015
Ketlhalefile Motshegwa
BLLAHWU Drags Govt To Court
In his affidavit, the BLLAHWU secretary general Ketlhalefile Motshegwa said for the purposes of collecting subscriptions levies and other union dues, the government in 2005 extended to them the use of deduction code which enabled the union to collect...
Oarabile Mosikare 25 May 2015
Tobokani Rari
BOSETU Lifts Overtime Moratorium
The ministry said the names of those owed have been submitted to the Accountant General for payment at the end of this month. “In view of the forgoing, the union regards this as practical commitment on the part of the ministry and as such,...
Oarabile Mosikare 25 May 2015
BOPEU members at the workshop
BOPEU On Mobilisation Drive
According to Tshepho Jim, a representative from Babereki Insurance Brokers, they want to reach their members who reside far from Gaborone to assist them with the services they provide and also to recruit new members . “We are in Ghanzi to...
Leinanyana Tsiane 25 May 2015
Reinette Van der Merwe
Barclays Bank to launch Rhino card
Every time a rhino debit cardholder swipes or uses the card, they will contribute a certain amount of money towards the rhino conservation trust. According to the bank’s managing director, Reinette van der Merwe, the project presents...
Pauline Dikuelo | 25 May 2015
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