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Staff Writer 23 October 2015

Suspect in CEO murder nabbed

One witness who preferred to remain anonymous said, “ the man in the red GTI pulled in at the car wash, he looked like he was in a hurry as he kept looking through his rear-view mirror. He was with a female companion.” He further...

Sharon Mathala 23 October 2015

Towering Lizzy reaches for the top

She emphasised her dominance with a commanding display during the recent Capital Motors tournament, which saw her adjudged the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Best Attacker.  She was the heartbeat of Mafolofolo’s attack as they broke down...

Mqondisi Dube | 23 October 2015

Masitara hands Miscellaneous bragging rights

Lovers were the first to break the deadlock with an early goal from leading goal scorer, Moatlhodi Ralesotla in the third minute.  In the 20th minute, Bogosi Mfila nearly equalised but missed. Ralesotla’s solitary strike separated the two...

Bonte Seepi 23 October 2015

Notwane enter Black Forest

Forest top the log with 12 points while Notwane are just two points behind as the former Premiership side has recovered after a stuttering start. Forest climbed to the top of the log last weekend after dismissing Modipane United 4-0 last. Black...

Calistus Kolantsho | 23 October 2015

We outplayed Rollers � Nare

Gunners pressed Rollers for the entire second half but missed several opportunities, which could have seen them register their first win in seven games. “Who was the man of the match?  It is Kabelo Dambe. That tells a story. If the...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 23 October 2015

Gumbo leaves GU

Club spokesperson, Michael Mafutlhe confirmed the development to Mmegi Sport last night. “The management met yesterday and since the results were not forthcoming the coach was relieved of his duties,” Mafutlhe said. Draglo Stanlojovic,...

Mqondisi Dube | 23 October 2015

Straddling the world of arts

The artist, who started as a poet in 2006, told Arts and Culture in an interview that she manages her time, no wonder she has been able to push her arts all at once. A lawyer by profession, Leshie said her employer, Dow and Associates had been...

Mompati Tlhankane | 23 October 2015

The struggles of ballroom dancing

In reality only a few people have expressed interest in the art and fewer have even participated in social and competitive events. Arts and Culture caught up with ballroom duo Seeletso Molatedi and David Moatlhodi who have represented the country on...

Dumisani Ncube 23 October 2015

Suggestions for long term water supply in Botswana

As the debate of water supply shortage in Botswana ranges on, and there is more and more need to find not only a temporary solution but also a long term and permanent one, mind I remind all and sundry that necessity is the mother of all inventions....

Correspondent 23 October 2015

NGOs: Agents of capitalist imperialism

His vehemence was surprising. NGOs are far from revolutionary organisations, but their work still seemed more helpful than not. Political differences with them aside, it seemed dogmatic to denounce free health care and anti-poverty programmes. Short...

Solly Rakgomo 23 October 2015

BOFEPUSU should assist in toppling BOPEU president

It is imperative to bring to the attention of the federation leadership, the special plea of BOPEU members whom I believe are suffering under the current regime of comrade Andrew Motsamai who behaves like a monster or dictator. Those in the...

Correspondent 23 October 2015

BMD instability not good for UDC

In the last few months, the tension within the party escalated considerably, coming to a head this week when the party leaders took the fight to a mainstream and social media. At the centre of this internal dispute is the recent readmission of the...

Mmegi Editor | 23 October 2015

Wild gems of Botswana

Mogonye gorges Just 40 minutes’ drive from Gaborone, these spectacular gorges show a refreshingly different side to the typical and relatively flat bushveld areas of             ...

Correspondent 23 October 2015

Church rehabilitates a recidivist

Until last year, Archie, as Baliki is popularly known to hordes of his peers, led a risky life of solely surviving on the proceeds of crime.  Relapsing into crime was his second nature.   The lean, dark in complexion and soft-spoken Archie...

Ryder Gabathuse | 23 October 2015

Both breasts removed and thankful

“My boobs were my pride.  They were very lovely and beautiful.  Then I thought why should I be pretty and dead with boobs when my wish to see my children well taken care of is unfulfilled?”  Forty-five-year-old, Mpho...

Baboki Kayawe 23 October 2015

Dark skies return to BCL Mine

Seven years ago, BCL Mine executives gathered in Gaborone and handed government a cheque for approximately P30 million, being the first dividend paid after years of financial stress caused mainly by poor global base metal prices. Montwedi Mphathi,...

Onalenna Kelebeile 23 October 2015

Botswana takes part in WTO dialogue

The workshop, which is organised in conjunction with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), will take place from October 26-28 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. The dialogue will be held under the theme “Current and Future Challenges for the...

Staff Writer 23 October 2015

�Do things change?�

Yes, of course things change. But sometimes VERY slowly. Even though it sometimes challenges my patience I do understand that all the best change is evolutionary, not revolutionary. The best change is that which has happened gradually, little step...

Consumer Watchdog 23 October 2015

Taxman calling as deadline looms

BusinessWeek: Could you explain how the tax return process works?   Moonwa: According to the laws of Botswana, the tax year starts from July to September, and through that period, companies and all individual taxpayers have to submit their...

Pauline Dikuelo | 23 October 2015

SB�s capacity boosting strategy to cost P187m

Known as the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS), the strategy aims to address data limitations, mobilise and prioritise use of resources for statistics as well as integrate statistics within the national policy. The total...

Isaac Pinielo 23 October 2015

Unfair laws distort competition-Kaira

Competition Authority (CA) chief executive officer, Thula Kaira stated at press briefing on Tuesday that competition can be distorted not just by business conduct, but also by laws and policies that are in place. “Such laws and policies may be...

Isaac Pinielo 23 October 2015

SDA to retrench pastors

Mmegi has it in authority that the church will next month lay off seven pastors for underperformance. A source within the church told Mmegi yesterday that the church members had been tasked to evaluate their pastors’ performance. But it...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 23 October 2015

Pula Steel, the crown jewel of BCL�s Polaris II

This was a confirmation of the company’s intent to dispel the sundown outlook that haunted BCL for many years. Polaris 11 is a corporate strategy that aims to expand BCL’s portfolio by leveraging the company’s technical capacity in...

Onalenna Kelebeile 23 October 2015

Contractors shun PPADB�s online bidding

IPMS was implemented by PPADB at the beginning of the year to ensure efficiency and convenience to bidders. Through the IPMS, contractors can view and download published tenders online as well as submit bids through the e-bidding functionality. It...

Pauline Dikuelo | 23 October 2015

Expensive work permits hinder growth in agric

This emerged during Agriculture Sector Human Resource Development (HRD) Plan national stakeholder consultative workshop yesterday, where committee members shared their draft plan. The plan, which is yet to be taken across the country to farmers,...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 23 October 2015

DPP headhunting hits snag

The headhunt failed to bear fruit, as capable senior counsels find the low remuneration not compatible with the heavy workload. Sources at Attorney General Chambers say this failure to identify preferred candidates forced the government to flight...

Sharon Mathala 23 October 2015

Security companies urged to employ active staff

Speaking during a Kgotla meeting at Botshabelo ward on Wednesday, Molefhi said that security companies should employ people who are still active. He said that employing active people is important, as they will be able to do their work...

Ivy Matlho 23 October 2015

Molefhi urges constituents to utilise ESP for commercial farming

Speaking at Botshabelo Kgotla meeting on Wednesday, Molefhi, who is also the area MP, said that it was vital for locals to start investing in commercial farming and producing food for the country. He said that the stimulus package also aims at...

Ivy Matlho 23 October 2015

Alcohol abuse on the rise in the country

Dr Mpho Thula of Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital said this when giving a presentation on the Overview of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues in Botswana during a three-day Africa and Middle East Congress on Addiction conference held at the...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 23 October 2015

Masilo freed of rape, robbery charges, remains in jail

He was yesterday discharged and acquitted of the charges by Village Magistrate, Goodwill Makofi. Masilo was accused of robbing a woman of a Nokia X2 cellphone worth P800 in November 2012 at Kgale View in Gaborone. “During the time of stealing...

Sharon Mathala 23 October 2015

Namibian diplomat cautions on shoot-to-kill policy

Though the matter was just mentioned in passing, sources say it constituted largely behind-the-scene discussions throughout the duration of the meeting.  Namibia’s Minister of Defence, Penda Ya Ndakolo, yesterday said in a lowered voice...

Baboki Kayawe 23 October 2015

Rollers, Chiefs set for tense battle

The match, which is expected to attract a huge crowd comes at a time when both sides are fresh from a fruitful week. Rollers scrapped through to beat Extension Gunners 2-1 on Wednesday while Chiefs beat Police XI in Molepolole. The last time the two...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 23 October 2015

Basarwa petition Bangwato over chieftainship

Basarwa have written a strongly-worded letter to Bangwato regent, Kgosi Sediegeng Kgamane, expressing their feelings. Nata is in the Central District under Bangwato Tribal Authority. The letter dated October 8, 2015 passed to Mmegi says “we...

Tefo Pheage 23 October 2015

Prominent law firms �war� rages on

Head of litigations department at the firm, John Griffiths yesterday told Mmegi that the company has taken the decision to report the matter to the Law Society of Botswana (LSB) following a High Court ruling on Wednesday. Griffiths said as legal...

Mpho Mokwape | 23 October 2015

Saleshando attacks and praises Mogae

In response to Mogae’s calls for electoral reforms Saleshando said: “Throughout his term of office, President Mogae was opposed to calls for electoral reform, particularly calls for the change of the electoral system.  His opposition...

Tefo Pheage 23 October 2015

Will the real Moses kindly step forward? (Part 2)

Since these Exoduses were separated by several hundred years each, then, logically, we have several candidates for “Moses” whose deeds were evidently telescoped and merged into a single biblical character. Although most scholars recognise...

L M Leteane 23 October 2015

Which country has influenced BDF growth?

It is undeniably true that Batswana at the time of independence were cultured in the way their former masters did things. At the time BDF was established, the “Made in England” label was still highly sought after. It was not only the...

Richard Moleofe 23 October 2015

Demonstrations and protests should intensify

One way in which the masses can hold the rulers accountable is through the exercise of the right to protest through peaceful demonstrations. Moreover, pluralism is the political essence of a democratic polity; public policy ought to be an outcome of...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 23 October 2015

Rolling Dirang gathers no moss

I am therefore convinced that if it were not for the constant change of clubs almost every transfer season, Dirang would be an icon who probably could enter sport’s hall of fame. But the lanky midfielder’s mercenary time of thinking has...

Dennis Keagile 23 October 2015

End of year opportunities for writers

1. Granta Magazine Granta was founded in 1889 at Cambridge University and is one of the most prestigious literary magazines around, publishing the best of new writing. They are now open for submissions until April 1, 2016. They accept fiction,...

Lauri Kubuitsile 23 October 2015

Back to the world of arts

Back in the 1920s, Jean Cocteau put away his paint brush in favour of the motion camera. It was a risky move but he went on to create classics of the cinema such as La Belle et la Bête. Being an artist who works at home, Biorn’s home is...

Mompati Tlhankane | 23 October 2015

Mogae�s biggest regrets

The outspoken statesman said if he had the opportunity to do things all over again he would introduce a quota system to improve women’s political representation in Botswana and to effect electoral reforms. He conceded that there are areas where...

Tefo Pheage 23 October 2015

Govt cracks down on errant travel agencies

In a recent public notice, the department announced that the Tourism Industry Licensing Committee (TILC) will not receive any applications for these operations until further notice. Tourism department director, Kelebaone Maselesele told BusinessWeek...

Isaac Pinielo 23 October 2015

FIFA leadership scandal � Implications for Botswana

Over some time, while accusations were flying around, most of the FIFA leadership denied any wrongdoing. One by one, FIFA President’s former aides and close confidantes were implicated and suspended or banned, among them former Blatter right...

Thuso Palai 23 October 2015