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Moreri Sejakgomo 05 August 2015

GRAPHIC: Bizarre scenes as baby hippo gets brutally killed by its pod

Even the most seasoned guides felt a little traumatised by the sight.  Eyewitnesses told Africa Geographic Blog: “We’re not sure exactly what possessed the hippos to do this and the manner in which they did it. It is possible they...

Moreri Sejakgomo 05 August 2015

Overzealousness among charismatic churches is dangerous

Look, I’m not cynical about religion and Christianity. I’m just disturbed by the bizarre behaviour, which is seemingly becoming the norm in our social landscape as depicted by the overzealousness we see in charismatic...

Keletso Thobega 05 August 2015

I am resigning from the opposition citing personal reasons

Pauline Dikuelo 05 August 2015

Fight for pool spot hits up

Players who have made it to the finals are Joseph Tsienyane, Keabetswe Mazana, Tebogo Phiri, Meshack Abraham, Boikanyo Humu, Ndulamo Mathumo, Petrus Sokela, Mogolodi Kebalekanye, Dimpho Moribola and Kabelo Salobati.  There are 22 slots still up...

Calistus Kolantsho | 05 August 2015

TAFIC works on reviving club�s company

Tabona was speaking to Mmegi Sport on the sidelines of the club’s fund raising dinner last Friday here. TAFIC registered a company a few years ago under the name TAFIC (Pty) Ltd. However, the company never blossomed as a result of infighting,...

Chakalisa Dube | 05 August 2015

Matama nekwe Ng�ombe: Koleba Bantolo

1949, Ndevo Yenombe Luvizho and other Lilima Texts: Communications from the School of African Studies; University of Cape Town]. Matama iyawa aka kwagwa ne Ikalanga tjina v akamilila b ngono ndaakwala nenkwalo watoshingisa ngwenu ndisinga tubidze...

Correspondent 05 August 2015

Top boxers square up

One of the organisers, Tebogo Ramocha said 26 boxers from five clubs - SSKB, Glen Valley, Thebephatshwa, Selebi-Phikwe Eastern Military Garrison (EMG) and Francistown Boxing Club, have registered for this year’s competition. “The draw...

Kabelo Boranabi | 05 August 2015

Premier League introduces new initiatives

Among the changes, the Premier League will now be known as the beMOBILE Premiership and a new monthly award, the player of the month, has been introduced. The new changes were announced at a beMOBILE Premiership club and media workshop held in...

Mqondisi Dube | 05 August 2015

Olopeng hails Amos, Makwala

Speaking at the two athletes’ welcome ceremony at the National Stadium yesterday, Olopeng congratulated both athletes for a job well done.  “I also wish to thank their managers, coaches and sponsors for bringing out the best in...

Mompati Tlhankane | 05 August 2015

Kuru festivities return

The traditional festival will once again be hosted at its homeground at the Dqre San Lodge, from August 28 to 29. The two-day festival is expected to attract multitudes from all over southern Africa.  To make the annual event an experience...

Sharon Mathala 05 August 2015

Worship, Million to grace Mantlwaneng Theatre

The South African gospel artists who have been performing together in different concerts in their home country are set to stage a three-hour performance.  The concert has been titled ‘We Will Worship and Lilly Million Live in...

Dumisani Ncube 05 August 2015

DJ Sunlite works on debut album

Though he was evasive about who he is working with on the album, DJ Sunlite told Showbiz that his new offering is titled Tshola Uzwe meaning ‘Take And Taste’, and the songs will be in different local languages such as Sekgalagadi,...

Leinanyana Tsiane 05 August 2015

Dikgaisanyo tse ga di na mosola

Mme se go ne ga lebega o kare BFA ga e se tlhaloganye ka gore le fa go tswa Tlhowa ga ba ga ba ise ba ko ba dire jalo. Fela, gompieno go a itumedisa go bona jaanong kopo e e atlega. Tlhowa kgang ya yone e tona le mabaka e ne e le gore ke eng fela se...

Teichler Rankoa 05 August 2015

Bommaseapei ba supa khansele ka monwana

Ba re go reka kwa marekisetsong a ke go tsibogela selelo sa go ema nokeng dikgwebo tse dipotlana tsa benggae. Fela, bare seemo se jaanong se ba kgoba marapo. Leswe la marekisetso a ka dinako tse dingwe le gwetlha Mme Poloko Mosekantwa go ya go reka...

Oageng Batenegi 05 August 2015

Monna o sikere podi ya bogodu

Fa magodu a mangwe a utswa, a gatelela le go bolaya dikgomo le dihutshane pele ba ka inaya naga.  Monna mongwe kwa Molepolole mo kgaolong ya Kweneng ene o lesa beng ba bolaya ba bo ba kaletsa podi go tshologa madi pele a ka tsena mo tirong ya...

Teichler Rankoa 05 August 2015

Anatii promises jam-packed debut performance

Anatii is part of the more than 20 artists on the lineup set to entertain partygoers. This will be his inaugural performance in Botswana since he started his music career. The rapper’s music has garnered a large following among many local...

Dumisani Ncube 05 August 2015

Research shows growing cocaine use among youths

Clinical programme manager, Kegomoditswe Manyanda made the remarks as BOSASNet and other organisations embarked on an eight-kilometre walk last Saturday as a prelude to the Substance Abuse Awareness Month (SAAM). “Substance...

Baboki Kayawe 05 August 2015

Muzila to face fellow BDP cllrs on ouster allegations

The BDP Francistown regional committee has arranged the meeting, which is expected to take place on Saturday.  BDP Francistown chairperson, Sabelo Matikiti yesterday confirmed that the regional leadership would hold a meeting over the weekend to...

Chakalisa Dube | 05 August 2015

VIDEO: The day Eric Molale became the 'Hard Rock'

Moreri Sejakgomo | 05 August 2015

DCEC probes �missing� youth fund millions

It was revealed yesterday in a brainstorming workshop that the youth fund (YDF) is potentially rife with corruption. The revelations at a workshop called by the DCEC, add credence to previous reports that the millions of Pula government pumps...

Sharon Mathala 05 August 2015

Cop in court over P3,000 bribe to destroy docket

According to papers before the courts, Alidy Alidy stands accused of accepting a bribe from one Gagoitsewe Thakotona on February 21, 2012. The officer has pleaded not guilty to the charge and his corruption case will continue on August...

Sharon Mathala 05 August 2015

Alleged student killers granted bail

The fourth-year University of Botswana (UB) student, Misani Machola and Leabua Lekorwe from Ba Isago University are jointly charged with Thabo Machola and Mbiganyi Macha for the alleged deadly assault on Tsholofelo Madziba. Police say the assault,...

Lebogang Mosikare | 05 August 2015

Rampaging elephants worsen Matsiloje�s drought woes

“We are aware of elephants that have been roaming around the country including Matsiloje areas. The elephants in Matsiloje are mostly from Zimbabwe. We recently opened up an office in Masunga, which is aimed at controlling elephants in the...

Chakalisa Dube | 05 August 2015

BMC�s P300m bailout gets Parly nod

The request that was tabled by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo was approved with the majority of legislators supporting it. When presenting the request, the minister noted that the funds are required to finance the...

Staff Writer 05 August 2015

Reverse the civil servants entrepreneurship policy

These were employees of among others, the University of Botswana, Botswana Power Corporation, Debswana, and other organisations in which government has a stake. The rationale was that conflict of interest and the possibility of sabotage of...

Mmegi Editor | 05 August 2015

Go jela mang fa?

Leswe la marekisetso a, le go dumedisa fela o tsena ka legora la one. Monko ke oo kgaolang nko tshika ya go dupelela. E seng one fela, tsena gape kwa maemelong a dipalamo tsa setshaba go bapa le otele ya Gaborone. Seemo se tshwana fela. Baapei ba ba...

Oageng Batenegi 05 August 2015

BFTU statement on the ongoing BURS strike

The strike started in earnest this Monday to demand an 11% salary increase contrary to the 6 percent offered by the employer. BOPEU and its members need to be congratulated particularly that they have exhausted all the procedures to negotiate for an...

Correspondent 05 August 2015

The new bridge at Ramotswa

But this, unfortunately, is not a great country for bridges.  Nor, like bridges, is it a great country for historic buildings which is another of my little interests - the oldest standing building of which I am aware dates back only to...

Sandy Grant 05 August 2015

Motswana ga a rialo

Ka fa go begwang ka teng, ya nna tiro e e jesang leitlho monate thata. Pego e supa fa tiro e e ne e tshwerwe kgwedi e e fetileng kwa motseng wa Letlhakane mo kgaolong ya Boteti. Moono e ne e le gore batho ba tle go supa tse ba kgonang go di itirela...

Sebofo Motshwane 05 August 2015

Sparks expected to fly at this year�s GIMC

Briefing the media on Tuesday, the founder of the weeklong music event, Thapelo Pabalinga said they were excited and ready to host this year’s event. “We want to celebrate Gaborone as a city and recognise our rich culture,” he...

Mompati Tlhankane | 05 August 2015

Amos threatens to relocate over lack of support

“Motivation comes in many ways and this is surely a great way to inspire athletes,” Amos said at his welcome ceremony held at the National Stadium yesterday. “You have to rally behind me during the good and the bad times. In...

Mompati Tlhankane | 05 August 2015

'BCP four' audiotape leaked

An audiotape ostensibly exposing conspiratorial discussions between suspended Botswana Congress Party (BCP) members and Botswana Democratic Party seniors has emerged, even as both parties take evasive action over the affair. The BCP last week...

Oarabile Mosikare 05 August 2015

Exit option for 300 former DCA workers

The DCA was abolished and transformed into Civil Aviation Authority Botswana (CAAB) in 2009, which led to some of its employees being re-deployed to MTC, as they could not be absorbed into the structures of the CAAB. The exit packages include...

Pauline Dikuelo | 05 August 2015