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Pauline Dikuelo 25 August 2015

BCP disciplinary

Mmegi Editor 25 August 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...

Sharon Mathala 25 August 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...

Calistus Kolantsho | 25 August 2015

Francistown Stadium. Pic Keoagile Bonang..

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...

Faith Siako 25 August 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...

Mqondisi Dube | 25 August 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...

Staff Writer 25 August 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...

Staff Writer 25 August 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...

Boniface Keakabetse 25 August 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...

Isaac Pinielo 25 August 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...

Pauline Dikuelo | 25 August 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...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 25 August 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...

Onalenna Kelebeile 25 August 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...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 25 August 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...

Michael Dingake 25 August 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...

Lebogang Baingapi 25 August 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...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 25 August 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...

Koketso Kgoboge 25 August 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...

Lebogang Mosikare | 25 August 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...

Onalenna Kelebeile 25 August 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...

Pini Bothoko | 25 August 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,...

Mmegi Editor | 25 August 2015

Group picture of Miss Africa and Leotho teams

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...

Dumisani Ncube 25 August 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...

Mompati Tlhankane | 25 August 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...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 25 August 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...

Isaac Pinielo 25 August 2015

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