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Correspondent 27 October 2015

Splash maestro to bring whole crew

The Botsotso hitmaker will perform alongside Matshikos, Dalom Kids, Thabile Mazolwana and Montana to mention just a few.  “With a live band Matshikos and Dalom Kids will sample tracks from their upcoming albums,” he said.He added...

Dumisani Ncube 27 October 2015

Ngwigwa lands continental post

 The former 400 metres runner started work on October 1. Ngwigwa told Mmegi Sport from his new base in Abuja, Nigeria, that the four-year contract entails monitoring Olympic solidarity programmes for the African National Olympic committees...

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 October 2015

beMOBILE keen to continue marathon deal

Ben Tobedza, who is the chief organiser of the marathon, told Mmegi Sport they are working on finalising sponsorship deal for the marathon before they could launch the 2016 marathon. “We cannot name the sponsor now because nothing has been...

Chakalisa Dube | 27 October 2015

Satmos coach left fuming after draw

Pelokgosi told Mmegi Sport there is need to change a number of things in his team in order to avoid relegation. He admitted the team does not have quality players who match the standard of the Premiership. “These players do not qualify to play...

Ivy Matlho 27 October 2015

Debswana Pension Fund breaches P6bn mark

DPF is the largest pension fund in the outside the public officers pension fund. In a presentation at the 2014-year end review at the 2015 Pensioners Conference, it was revealed that total fund value as at December 31, 2014 was P5.7 billion, which...

Isaac Pinielo 27 October 2015

Rollers pass key test to spark title hopes

While critics saw it as reckless spending, Township Rollers viewed it as creating unmatched depth. Rollers coach, Mark Harrison made it clear he wanted at least two quality players for each position as he began to put together a squad capable of...

Mqondisi Dube | 27 October 2015

Mzakhula works with DJ Kuchi

The artist has released a couple of songs and he has also featured as Stagga’s back-up vocalist. He decided to collaborate with DJ Kuchi who produced his upcoming single. “Kuchi is one of the most respected and best producers we have in...

Dumisani Ncube 27 October 2015

PPADB awards P5bn in tenders

This significant increase has been attributed to the implementation of carry-over projects that were budgeted for the 2013/2014 financial year. According to the recently released 2014/15 annual report, the board adjudicated 735 submissions which was...

Pauline Dikuelo | 27 October 2015

Resources should be for all

Their argument is that the students from the location walk long distances to the nearest senior secondary schools being Mater Spei College and Francistown Senior Secondary.  In addition, the councillors argue that there should be a medical...

Mmegi Editor | 27 October 2015

BBS introduces more services

“The new services are able to use Orange and beMobile networks to buy airtime and prepaid electricity. Previously, only Mascom subscribers were able to access their banking on Nomad Banking, that is, check balances on their BBS accounta,...

Chakalisa Dube 27 October 2015

�BIUST catalyst for enterprise�

Officiating at BIUST’s postgraduate open day in the capital on Friday, Bolele said the science and technology institution is mandated with helping industries create more employment opportunities. He added that it is a “catalyst for...

Baboki Kayawe 27 October 2015

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Thalefang Charles | 27 October 2015

Councillors propose senior school for Gerald Estates

The councillors said there is ongoing allocation of residential plots at Gerald Estates, adding that in a few years to come, there will be need for a senior secondary school that  has to be catered for in the budget. Nominated councillor, James...

Pini Bothoko | 27 October 2015

TAWU looks into membership slump

The decline of membership was admitted by union president, Frizon Moyo who said that some members prefer to have two membership cards for different unions. “Some of our members have left our union to join other unions.  We have to work...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 27 October 2015

Chronicles of a tertiary girl

Some of them are first time migrants of the city; the environment is new to them. The bustle and hustle of the rush hour movement is intense to them, let alone the fast cars, the ever developing infrastructures and the high opulent lifestyle of the...

Motheo Masalila 27 October 2015

Eritrea 10 in the dark about their families

Abane Ghebremestel of EMDHR told Mmegi that since he got contacts from the lawyers who had an opportunity to meet the players last week, he is still mapping a way to contact the relatives. “Getting in touch with the families directly in...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 27 October 2015

On duty security guard killed

The station commander of Central Police Station (CPS), Lebalang Maniki, confirmed that a 60-year-old man was found tied on both legs and hands and showing no signs of  life. Maniki said that they received a report from Cell Investment Company...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 27 October 2015

P150 bribe lands fire fighters in trouble

The duo, Lindane Maphorisa (47) and Tambani Badimo (38) who both reside at BHC Junction in Palapye and work as fire fighters are alleged to have received a bribe from Bakazi Makuku in order to give her a Restaurant Inspection Order. It is alleged...

Bonte Seepi 27 October 2015

Zim man caught with two Botswana passports

In the first count, the state alleges that Chirunga gave false information to a person employed in the Civil and National Registration office in Francistown in order to illegally obtain a passport on May 8, 2013. He is also alleged to have given...

Lebogang Mosikare | 27 October 2015

Guma reneges on resignation

A little over three months ago, Guma announced that he would quit as MP before the end of his term, but did not state the exact time of his exit. The legislator even met various leaders in his constituency and informed them about his intentions to...

Chakalisa Dube | 27 October 2015

Mother ordered to pay back P24,900 in child maintenance

Oteng Lenkinya, had, since 2007, been forced to pay maintenance for Mogogi Pelaelo’s child after there was a match in the paternity blood test done in December 2002. From 2007 to November 2014, Lenkinya, had to pay maintenance fees for the...

Lindiwe Mozola 27 October 2015

Chicken Land emerges in Nando�s franchise war

On Thursday the CoA will give judgement in a case in which Gampone, Nando’s and its franchise holder, Ibrahim Khan have been entangled in a war over control of the chain restaurant’s Palapye outlet. The war is over terms of the franchise...

Mpho Mokwape | 27 October 2015

BMWU fights intensify

The outgoing committee, which is led by the  general secretary, Bob Malele, refused to hand over financial books, cheque books, vehicles and computers to the newly elected committee led by Jack Tlhagale.  The new committee, which has...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 27 October 2015

NGOs accuse ACHAP of unfair dealings

  This comes after ACHAP chose only four local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to be sub recipients of the $16.7 million GF funding for a three-year project in the fight against diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. ACHAP was...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 27 October 2015

FNB Botswana celebrates academic excellence

Most recent efforts include sponsorships valued at over P800, 000 invested in Gaborone, Mahalapye, Lobatse, and Gantsi. Driving home the importance of savings as part of stimulating wealth creation opportunities as well as entrepreneurial thinking,...

Staff Writer 27 October 2015

Change of attitude key if BNSC is to make even bigger strides

Over the years, the Botswana National Sport Commission, erstwhile Botswana National Sports Council, has been at the forefront of sport development in the country. They have had huge successes and a few knocks here and there. On the whole they have...

Thuso Palai 27 October 2015

Local novelist breaks into international market

Olympia Publishers in the United Kingdom will release the novel in paperback. The novel focuses on a young warrior who discovers a plot to start an inter-realm war.  In her mission to prevent the war, Leah unearths dark secrets that challenge...

Staff Writer 27 October 2015

Suspected CEO killer released

Sources within the police service tipped Mmegi of these developments. “He was released on Saturday, but its not like investigations into the matter have stopped, investigations continue, the police are hard at work,” said a source in the...

Sharon Mathala 27 October 2015

Base metal refinery plant possible

“Part of the preliminary outcomes indicated that the minimum required annual tonnage of 100 000 tonnes of copper concentrate is achievable considering the current operations and anticipated projects in the country,” said Mokaila, the...

Chakalisa Dube | 27 October 2015

Adele's Hello beats Taylor Swift's record for most-viewed video in 24 hours

“Hello, can you hear me?” sang Adele to the world. And the world answered: yes, and we’re watching you too. Many many times. Adele’s video for new single Hello has broken Taylor’s Swift’s records for the most...

Correspondent 27 October 2015