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Shining star: Tidimane (middle) has been admitted to a US college on a tennis scholarship

Tidimane has been admitted at Seminole State College of Tennis. Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) secretary general, Boikobo Gaolebalwe told Mmegi Sport Tidimane was admitted at the college after graduating at the International Tennis...

Calistus Kolantsho | 18 August 2015

Leading the way: Moloi has found the net three times in two matches. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Premiership goal feast persists

After 26 goals were scored on the opening weekend, a further 24 were plundered on day two of action as the tally raced to 50. New boys, Jwaneng Galaxy were the biggest scorers after a 5-2 pummelling of fellow rookies, Green Lovers. But focus was...

Mqondisi Dube | 18 August 2015

Shot stopper: Gilport Lions goalkeeper, Katlego Mbise saves from Gunners' attacker, Moemedi Moatlhaping during their Premiership match in Lobatse on Sunday

Mohloane bemoans Gunners loss

Two second-half goals from South African, Mogomotsi Mokoka and Boitshoko Zikhale condemned Lions, formerly BMC, to a second consecutive defeat. Lions had the upper hand initial, but faded as the match wore on. “We lost the game in defence. We...

Tumelo Mouwane 18 August 2015

Health matters: A Nico player is assisted off the field by medics in a previous game. First Division players have been urged to undergo medical check ups. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

Players not keen on medicals

League committee chairperson Eatlametse Olopeng strongly recommended the medicals as he said they were vital and not complex as perceived by those reluctant to undertake them. At the weekend meeting for first division clubs held here, it emerged...

Chakalisa Dube | 18 August 2015

Nedbank Tour De Tuli turns spotlight on Tuli Game Reserve

Botswana opened the five-day occasion in astounding style. The tour attracted 350 cyclists from across Africa. Participants will cycle for over 300 kilometres of challenging remote terrain in Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The annual event is...

Sharon Mathala 18 August 2015

Is Kast over ambitious or a musical warrior?

It remains to be seen if project ‘Fill Up The Stadium’ will be possible for the rapper to achieve with his popularity having suffered in recent years. Kast, born Tshepiso Molapisi (33), told Showbiz yesterday that he was inspired by...

Sharon Mathala 18 August 2015

Nasha gives Queens of Comedy thumbs up

Nasha, who is well-known for pulling jokes at different occasions, is the patron of the first ever all-female cast comedy show. The show featured comediennes Nigma, Refilwe, Rekunnde and Lira. When giving her speech Nasha said the event is a great...

Dumisani Ncube 18 August 2015

UNDP empowers Shorobe community trusts

Speaking in Shorobe during the donation of eight camping tents to the Shorobe Community Development Trust on Wednesday, Sisay said UNDP is in partnership with the government of Botswana, which is currently undertaking sustainable land...

Boniface Keakabetse 18 August 2015

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Mmegi Editor 18 August 2015

Authorities should explain internet problems

The ‘unhappy hour’ comes at a time when the SADC region has invested hundreds of millions of Dollars in the East Africa, and West Africa undersea cable projects which were completed three years ago. When this project was at concept stage,...

Mmegi Editor | 18 August 2015

BIC reaches milestone

BIC opened its doors for business on the August 12, 1975 aiming at providing insurance solutions for both general insurance and life assurance business. The company was originally divided between two parties, with Botswana Development Corporation...

Staff Writer 18 August 2015

Barclays steps up digitalisation drive

The bank’s board chairman, Rizwan Desai told a strategy session of stakeholders on Friday that with global connectivity, digital banking will be critical in facilitating business for modern companies, especially modern entrepreneurs. He noted...

Isaac Pinielo 18 August 2015

Man kills lover, commits suicide

According to the police, a friend to the boyfriend apparently discovered the woman’s body, which had multiple stab wounds, after communicating with the man through mobile communication, where (deceased) communicated plans to kill his...

Onalenna Kelebeile 18 August 2015

Convicted killer escapes with lesser charge

Poelo Kebonang, convicted of murder in 2011 was given a lesser charge by the Court of Appeal (CoA) following his appeal on the argument that the trial court did not prove he had any intention to kill the deceased. The ground of appeal was that the...

Mpho Mokwape | 18 August 2015

Prime Minister of Lesotho, Pakalitha Mosisili PIC: TSELE TSEBETSAME

Lesotho accepts SADC�s roadmap

Political unrest and violence have dogged the mountain kingdom, culminating in the self-imposed exile of then leader, Tom Thabane after an attempted coup by army commander, Lt. General Tlali Kamoli. While SADC ushered the country to early elections...

Mbongeni Mguni | 18 August 2015

Khama to decide on Molale again

Molale resigned from Parliament on July 23 but President Ian Khama immediately re-appointed him to cabinet, using his authority under Section 42 of the Constitution. Molale broke a record as the first Motswana to resign from Parliament and be...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 August 2015

Of water cuts, thirsty residents and bathing �seJohane�

Apparently residents of villages that lie by the North West province of that country, like Mabule village, border post sneak into neighbouring South Africa to beg for or steal water from nearby homesteads. One chief apparently even threatened to have...

Keletso Thobega 18 August 2015

Glass project under-budgeted by P800million

This is P800 million more than the projected cost of the project when it commenced in 2008. The project was a joint venture between Botswana Development Corporation and Fengyue China. Two years after it was liquidated, sources close to the...

Bame Piet 18 August 2015

Boko and Lotlamoreng celebrate with other UDC members. PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

How Kgosi reformed �Hardrock� to �sta soft�

After flying around in a hired chopper with the leader of the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Duma Boko, Lotlamoreng managed to even the game at the last minute. When the mighty Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) took advantage of its...

Oarabile Mosikare 18 August 2015

Vee�s Supernatural Vol 3 coming soon

Vee Mampeezy, born Odirile Sento has a few things to celebrate, which include his soon-to-be released album and his unborn child with wife, Kagiso Sento. “I am hopeful it is a girl, I believe it will be a girl, we have not confirmed...

Sharon Mathala 18 August 2015

Not impressed: Rollers coach, Mark Harrison was not impressed with the Selibe- Phikwe Stadium turf

Harrison critical of Selebi-Phikwe Stadium pitch

Harrison, who arrived from Zimbabwe during the off-season, told Mmegi Sport the poor condition of the pitch made it difficult for players to play a good game. “The pitch was not in a good condition. It was dry and this made it difficult for...

Ivy Matlho 18 August 2015

Mugabe pokes fun at Khama

Outgoing SADC chairman, Robert Mugabe used his valedictory address to give a historical lesson, speaking on matters ranging from incoming chair, President Ian Khama’s parentage, to a US$50,000 gift Zimbabwe allegedly offered to late Batlokwa...

Mbongeni Mguni | 18 August 2015

Moatlhodi Lekaukau, Standard Chartered CEO. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Industry headwinds halve Stanchart�s profits

In its financials published yesterday, the country’s oldest bank said profit after tax fell 61 percent to P66.2 million, with the high cost of sourcing deposits effecting a big dent on operating income. Despite the bank’s interest income...

Brian Benza 18 August 2015

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