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A 65-year-old woman was among those rescued from the hull of the ship

The ship is floating upside down in a wide stretch of river - state media said rescuers tapping the hull had heard calls for help from inside. The boat, the Eastern Star, reportedly sent no emergency signal. Media reports say the alarm was...

Correspondent 02 June 2015

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Tumie Modise 02 June 2015

Cycling home: Ayuso romps to victory. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Spain based Ayuso retains cycling title

The Spanish based Seguros Bilbao cyclist began his quest for the title on Friday, with a prologue 4km time trial at the CBD in Gaborone. Ayuso recorded a time of 05:33, improving on his 2014 record. Stage two of the race continued on...

Mompati Tlhankane | 02 June 2015

Harvest of gold: Local karatekas brought home 21 gold, eight silver and 29 bronze medals from South Africa. FILE PIC

Karatekas harvest gold in Joburg

Botswana finished second overall, behind South Africa; taking home 21gold, eight silver, as well as 29 bronze medals. South Africa finished first at the four nation tournament. Ofentse Bakwadi, Thato Malunga, Titus Ponatshego, Maatlaone Thebeng,...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 June 2015

Out and then in: Sankoyo was relegated over the weekend before the decision was reversed

Premier League chaos touches new lows

The red flags were already raised when the Premier League season cluttered to a close despite numerous unresolved protests. Since then, the pendulum has ludicrously swung from one end to the other with the relegation quagmire much more vexing with...

Mqondisi Dube | 02 June 2015

Apollo D celebrates 10 years of Hip Hop

The man, who used to be called Apollo Diablo, is among Botswana’s early rappers that include Third Mind and Stagga among others. He is one of those who played a big role in ensuring that the Hip Hop culture and music are accepted. Showbiz...

Dumisani Ncube 02 June 2015

The Contrabanditz deliver outstanding performance

The band, which consists of: Mandisa Mabutho, Tebogo ‘Debbie with a T’, Sebabatso, Boski 'the percussionist' Senwelo, vocalist-cum-guitarist Tafadzwa ‘Tafnaz’ Nazare and rapper-cum-drummer, Japhala...

Dumisani Ncube 02 June 2015

Union leaders� dishonesty and selfishness exposed

There is a saying that goes, “Dishonesty is short lived” no matter how long you can betray the liberalisation of the working class, the truth and in particular the whole truth will always come out. I am convinced that what the two...

Correspondent 02 June 2015

Suffer the citizens

In the first story, a young man with hopes of establishing a seed-producing factory embarked on a hunger strike; then walked 420 kilometres from Francistown to the Office of the President in Gaborone protesting what he sees as unfair rejection of his...

Mmegi Editor | 02 June 2015

Private sector, university partnerships can spur growth

The gala dinner, which was part of the Botswana Confederations of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) Northern Trade Fair commemorations, was themed: ‘Encompassing Value Creation Through Innovative Partnerships’. “A partnership...

Chakalisa Dube | 02 June 2015

Choppies acquires 10 Kenyan retail stores

Group chief executive officer, Ram Ottapathu confirmed that the retailer has partnered with a Kenyan company by the name Shanta Retail holdings Limited backed by the directors of Export Trading Group (ETG). “Shanta Retail will be 25 percent...

Isaac Pinielo 02 June 2015

Study confirms decreased mortality in Botswana

There was however an increase in neonatal mortality recorded from 2009 to 2011. This refers to deaths among live births, which occurs during the first 28 completed days of life. Overall inpatient mortality was 6,353 in 2011, marking a slight...

Baboki Kayawe 02 June 2015

Endangered: Rhinos are among the world's most endangered species

Youth lobby group decries poaching

Speaking at the Bonnington Open Air Museum on Saturday, Mothibe said the youth advocacy group had lined up an Anti-Poaching Africa Beauty pageant for November in order to raise awareness on the scourge. Mothibe said Captive Eye was concerned about...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 02 June 2015

No go zone: Impure water is increasingly under the spotlight countrywide

Rakops goes �digital� in quest for clean water

Last Monday, the youths filed an online petition against the ‘unpalatable and foul smelling Rakops water’. The petition is slowly gaining support among residents of the village, and surrounding areas in Boteti West. The petition...

Baboki Kayawe 02 June 2015

Rape case referred to High Court for judgment

State counsel Moffat Dick told Justice Zibani Makhwade that the case had been referred to the High Court because the magistrate who handled the matter did not have authority to sentence people to more than seven years in jail. The statutory minimum...

Lebogang Mosikare | 02 June 2015

Tribal foes smoke peace pipe at Moapare�s installation

Ahead of Moapare’s installation, a group opposed to his nomination had been lobbying for a rival candidate. While the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development appointed Moapare on May 5, the embers of the dispute burned ahead of the...

Zolani Kraai 02 June 2015

Pep Stores robbery suspects denied bail

The third suspect in the matter Thato Phomolo Tshwene (22) from Oodi village was not in court as he is still on the run. The accused is said to have escaped from Selebi-Phikwe prison on April 24, 2015. When denying the two accused bail, Chief...

Correspondent 02 June 2015

Moatlhodi has a case to answer � Magistrate

Moatlhodi was brought to court to answer to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving and failure to stop after the accident. Boitshoko Moatlhodi, 32, who is a civil engineer by profession, was also charged with driving under the influence of...

Lebogang Baingapi 02 June 2015

MPs accuse DIS, OP of �running� Labour Ministry

The question arose during a heated question and answer session focusing on Botswana’s blacklisting of certain individuals. Government has slapped several individuals from countries that do not ordinarily require visas, with visa requirements in...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 02 June 2015

Police make a spectacle of accused

The Lobatse born Tumisang told Magistrate Basetsana Keakantse that the police made a mockery of him at a mall when they called on the public to come and view him as he sat in their vehicle. He said upon the encouragement of the police, people crowded...

Lebogang Baingapi 02 June 2015

Bokone result exposes UDC cracks

The BCP grabbed 453 votes, with Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) getting 404 and the UDC candidate coming third with 271. In the 2014 elections, the UDC’s Titus Kebuileng won the ward with 590 votes, followed by the BDP with 482 and 435 going to...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 June 2015

�Unclear� objectives hinder Foreign Affairs

A member of the committee, Ndaba Gaolathe shared his observations yesterday when questioning the permanent secretary, Lapologang Lekowa. “I have made an observation that your ministry has no clear objectives and ends up being general, and you...

Bame Piet 02 June 2015

City-to-City trekker reaches OP

In the afternoon of the same day, a visibly exhausted and dusty Chwene again walked into Mmegi offices where he got straight to the point. He said the Private Secretary to the President, Brigadier George Tlhalerwa received him warmly upon his...

Baboki Kayawe 02 June 2015

Opting out: Mokaila says his focus is on the ongoing water and electricity challenges

Battle for Goodhope - Mabule begins

The battle for the area has become more interesting, as previous incumbent, Kitso Mokaila confirmed yesterday evening that he would not run again. “I can confirm that after very careful consideration I have decided not to run and give 100%...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 June 2015

Government, Milk Afric and Lobatse Town Council officials doing the ground breaking ceremony PIC: KABO MPAETONA

Milk Afric launches P120m dairy project

The project, which is promoted by Milk Afric, is worth P120 million and would create 250 jobs in the next two-and-half years. Milk Afric, which has signed a processing agreement with Parmalat, has also roped in the Lobatse Town Council as they...

Pauline Dikuelo | 02 June 2015

Mamelodi frustrated out of office

Mamelodi confirmed his resignation to Mmegi Sport, but did not elaborate on his reasons for leaving. The complex relegation equation, which has been fuelled by protests over the eligibility of Sankoyo striker, Morris Rudzivo, forced Mamelodi...

Mqondisi Dube | 02 June 2015

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