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25 May 2015

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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G4S post below-forecast revenues

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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