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Staff Writer 06 October 2015

Detonated Rollers grenade fails to explode

The soothing morning assembly hymns were replaced with robust exchanges. The Township Rollers family had rolled into the shabby looking Marang School hall looking to end two years of infighting over the ownership of the popular side. Expectations of...

Mqondisi Dube | 06 October 2015

On-form Police VI reach cup final

Police VI lead the Mascom Volleyball League and took their form to the cup competition qualifiers held in Serowe over the weekend. Police started their route to the final by beating Kalavango 3-1 before sealing their spot with a 3-0 hammering of...

Calistus Kolantsho | 06 October 2015

Stalemates dominate Premiership ties

Township Rollers maintained their stranglehold at the top despite a 0-0 stalemate with Gaborone United in the Battle of Gaborone.  Both teams needed the three points, but they were also fighting for the bragging rights of the city. Rollers...

Mompati Tlhankane | 06 October 2015

Madi Majwana Season 2 Theatre is back

The launch will be officiated by the Deputy Governor of Bank of Botswana Oduetse Motshidispresent were senior Barclays Bank management and staff, Barclays customers and partners, senior government officials, members of the business community, young...

Staff Writer 06 October 2015

BEMF benefits upcoming artists

Before the event, there was a music workshop hosted by BEMF and Red Bull Music Academy. The workshop, which was held at Westwood International School, had artists such as DJ Gouveia, Sibot, Ryan Murgatroyd and Okmalumkoolkat. Artists DJ Gouviea,...

Dumisani Ncube 06 October 2015

Kgomotso Ratsie joins Scandal

An official update on the Talent ETC Artist Management Facebook Page reads, “Our Motso Ratsie joins Scandal-e.tv, as Jemina, weekdays at 19h30 only on e.tv.” Kgomotso Ratsie is one of the four lucky winners from, Signed International...

Staff Writer 06 October 2015

Real estate industry to explore diversification solutions

Responding to Mmegi Business inquiries, REIB president Modiredi Maruping said as an industry and professional body, the institute wants to provide economic solutions that could generate sustainable growth, thereby creating employment and wealth of...

Isaac Pinielo 06 October 2015

Botswana�s poor work ethic repute worsens

According to the recently released 2015-16 Global Competitiveness Report (GCR), poor work ethic is the most problematic factor for doing business in Botswana with the severity of the problem increasing by 0.5% in relation to the previous year. In...

Brian Benza 06 October 2015

BOFEPUSU recognition commendable

When lawmakers came up with the idea of Public Service Act, which came to effect in 2008, they must have had in mind a vibrant public sector that has a right to negotiate with the employer for better working conditions. They also must have been...

Mmegi Editor | 06 October 2015

Standard Chartered Bank undertakes �Employee Volunteering Month�

During this dedicated month, many staff will spend time working on causes that the bank supports such as financial education, eradicating preventable blindness or support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Other employees choose to volunteer for a...

Staff Writer 06 October 2015

Mo Ibrahim index downgrades

Overall Botswana is ranked third overall out of 54 African countries. The same modestly downward trend was apparent in the ratings of the other top countries, as well as the continent as a whole. Mauritius once more took the top overall position with...

Staff Writer 06 October 2015

Pioneer: The first locally produced Android phone

Notably, Pioneer faces stiff competition from Samsung, Apple and other Android manufacturers already in the market. But Ditec Mobile has not shied away from the competition in order to offer alternative choice for its customers with the Pioneer...

Correspondent 06 October 2015

49th Independence euphoria gone, what next?

Other villages must have envied Digawana for having had the radio music and entertainment at their doorstep. Side-by-side with the entertainment, song and dances of the Day, I am wondering whether the organisers of the annual festivities...

Michael Dingake 06 October 2015

A call to teach children indigenous languages

Molokomme said that it is vital for children to know their indigenous languages as it provides them with a foundation to learn their culture. Molokomme was the guest speaker at the annual Domboshaba Cultural Festival over the weekend. This...

Pini Bothoko | 06 October 2015

Raging officer attacks woman over �stolen� boyfriend

A brother to the female victim, Onkemetse Seemise told Mmegi that his sister was attacked by the female police officer. “She thought my sister was stealing her boyfriend,” he said. “My sister said she was walking home when two men...

Mompati Tlhankane | 06 October 2015

Man denied bail in molesting case

Bokamoso Kono is alleged to have, on Friday October 2, had sexual intercourse with an 11-year old girl without her consent in Lobatse. Appearing for the state was Inspector Bakanoki Tsayang of Woodhall police. Bakanoki said the investigations were...

Tumelo Mouwane 06 October 2015

Banks too shy to localise top positions

“We certainly are for local CEO’s but as you know the final decision ends with banks’ board of directors who make the appointments,” Oduetse Motshidisi, the acting governor of Bank of Botswana, said. “We feel the market...

Staff Writer 06 October 2015

Masire bemoans decline in governance

Speaking from London, where he was a guest of honour at the launch, Masire said the decline could be confirmed by citizens who constantly complain about the level of secrecy in government, the manner in which service delivery had collapsed, and the...

Bame Piet 06 October 2015

BCP big guns differ on opposition unity

Speaking during a political rally in Bobonong on Sunday, Phage said they built the BCP and made a commitment that they would defend its policies. “Our party leadership will address its membership and get their views and opinions at the right...

Onalenna Kelebeile 06 October 2015

Pilane fights for BMD membership from Mochudi

After being rejected last month by Gaborone North constituency Pilane has re-applied, albeit to Mochudi West constituency, which incidentally is his homeground. Pilane is former chairperson of the BMD. “It is true Pilane has applied for his...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 October 2015

Makgadikgadi Epic

Makgadikgadi Epic SkyDive Booge was held over the weekend at Nata Bird Sanctuary. The skydivers set Botswana's new formation record when they formed the first 18-way formation. 

Correspondent 06 October 2015

Kansiime Anne returns to Botswana

The funny woman is scheduled to perform at Boipuso Hall on October 30. The show is dubbed, “One Night Only”. Karabo Musa of Soulfood Comedy told Showbiz that Anne was impressed with Botswana on her first visit last year and is more than...

Sharon Mathala 06 October 2015

Zebras leave for Eritrea

The Zebras play Ethiopia on Saturday with the return leg in Francistown next week Tuesday. The Zebras won their last competitive fixture against Burkina Faso by a solitary goal in a 2017 Africa Cup on Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The Zebras, who are...

Kabelo Boranabi | 06 October 2015

BOFEPUSU finally gets recognition

“Now Botswana has two recognised federations, which include us and the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU). We will be allowed to sit in the international labour conference, sectoral high level consultative council meetings and other...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 October 2015

Disposal of BK11 Mine hits snag

It emerged this week that Tango Mining Limited has told Firestone Diamonds that it was unable to pay $0.3 million (P3 million) into an escrow account as a deposit for the company’s assets. The deposit was the fulfillment of the first part of...

Brian Benza 06 October 2015