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Why Khama called for prayers

Mompati Tlhankane 10 November 2015

State of the Nation Address 2015 #SONA2015

INTRODUCTION   1.         Madam Speaker, may I request that we observe a minute of silence for those who have departed during the past year. I thank...

Ian Khama 10 November 2015

'Ausi' steals the #SONA2015 thunder

The twar which was sparked by a disparaging tweet by the Btv news anchor commenting on Btv’s coverage of the #SONA2015 saying “Omphile Sehurutshe makes fumbling fashionable and the female cohost should quit trying to present #SONA2015...

Staff Writer 10 November 2015

Mixed reactions as Khama plays ESP card

However, several commentators responding immediately after Khama’s speech said the President withheld keenly awaited details of the programme, including the targeted funding amount and timelines for objectives. Explaining that a brochure to be...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 November 2015

Khama announces billion-Pula emergency water budget

Moreover, a comprehensive assessment of all water challenges is also being finalised to assist with the prioritisation and implementation of water projects. “A task team formed to carry out an assessment of the water situation in Botswana has...

Baboki Kayawe 10 November 2015

Gaolathe BMD

Zolani Kraai 10 November 2015

Opposition lovey-dovey

Moreri Sejakgomo | 10 November 2015

Selebi-Phikwe clinch bowls title

The club won Botsogo Tournament for the sixth time in the last nine seasons since the inception of Botsogo Plan tournament in 2007. Oabona Motladiile, Dick Senna, Moemedi Baswi and Nelly Senna who won with four points plus 21 shots difference...

Ivy Matlho 10 November 2015

Double Action climb to the top

A brace from Bonang Otlhagile ensured that Double Action move to the summit of the log with 18 points from seven games while Kicks drop to seventh position with seven points. Double Action coach, Agreement Podi said his game plan on the day worked...

Kabelo Boranabi | 10 November 2015

Muti headache for First Division officials

A supporter handed a Fighters’ player a bottle with a brown liquid and the player proceeded to pour the substance around his goalpost. In return, a Lesirane supporter jumped onto the field to snatch the bottle with the match in progress. ...

Calistus Kolantsho | 10 November 2015

beMOBILE strikes new P1.5m marathon deal

Although both the sponsor and the organisers of the marathon were reluctant to discuss the sponsorship details, reports are that a new P1.5m deal has been agreed. “beMOBILE will fork out P500,000 per year over the next three years beginning...

Chakalisa Dube | 10 November 2015

So far, so good Mr Kemoen

This is one of those hot seats, not only in Botswana Football but in Botswana as a country. This is because football is the most followed, most talked about, most popular sport in the country and we all think we can run the BFA. That’s the...

Thuso Palai 10 November 2015

Mascom Live Sessions fails to pull a crowd

Ordinarily the two names, being powerhouses in their own right, would pull a large crowd. The two women need no introduction, having many accolades under their names, but on Saturday the numbers spoke a different language. BotswanaCraft was half...

Sharon Mathala 10 November 2015

Yvonne Chaka Chaka puts up a marvelous performance

This past weekend she performed at Ditshupo Hall during the Miss Africa Botswana 2015 grand finale. Her performance was well received evidenced by the crowd’s reaction as soon as she hopped onto the stage. The crowd stood up and started...

Dumisani Ncube 10 November 2015

IMF handholds Botswana in building statistical capacity

At the request of the local authorities, a mission from the IMF’s statistics department visited Gaborone last week to assist with the implementation of the e-GDDS. The mission helped redevelop the National Summary Data Page (NSDP), currently...

Brian Benza 10 November 2015

Botswana firms urged to utilise Walvis Bay Corridor

“We have quicker access routes to Europe and America,” Johny Smith, the chief executive officer of Walvis Bay Corridor Group, said. “Botswana firms should develop alternative routes and establish more trading partners. Nambia is...

Chakalisa Dube | 10 November 2015

ESP facts and figures still unpacked

The programme has triggered curiosity among citizens who want to know how it will improve their lives, how it will reduce the effects of unemployment, as well as improve the state of our infrastructure. The President announced that the economy is...

Mmegi Editor | 10 November 2015

IHS donates to needy octogenarian

The wheelchair-bound, Maria Dema of Matsiloje was given a furnished two and half house connected with water and electricity. The principal of IHS Francistown, Mantate Manyothwane said they met Dema in 2010 through a Somerset East social worker where...

Pini Bothoko | 10 November 2015

F/town to host international research conference

The conference is scheduled for June 14-16, 2016 and will be held under the theme, ‘Health care training and education: A key to innovative workforce’. Last Friday IHS held a fundraising dinner for this upcoming event at Tati River Lodge...

Pini Bothoko | 10 November 2015

US politicians promote transparency

The American delegation shared their thoughts during a media briefing held in Gaborone last week. They were representing various states and the US federal government. ACYPL is a non-partisan non-profit organisation internationally recognised as the...

Zolani Kraai 10 November 2015

Judgement reserved in Motumise/Khama case

Early this year Khama rejected the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to appoint Motumise to the bench. Three judges Singh Walia, Abednico Tafa and Phadi Solomon said they would inform the parties about the date of judgement in...

Mpho Mokwape | 10 November 2015

Police will spy on you

President Ian Khama revealed this during the State Of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday. The President confirmed that cyber crime and computer forensics function is being established within the Police Service and is going to be fully capacitated...

Sharon Mathala 10 November 2015

Tourism has potential to create more jobs � Khama

The ESP, which will be funded from Botswana’s foreign reserves, was announced at a Botswana Democratic Party special congress in Gaborone recently. Khama said even though tourism is the highest economic revenue earner after minerals, the...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 10 November 2015

BNYC gets new board despite lawsuit

In his State of the Nation Address, President Ian Khama announced that restructuring of the BNYC is complete and a new youth council board has been appointed. The board was appointed by youth minister, Thapelo Olopeng last week.  “I had...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 November 2015

The nuisance and irritant that is a fly

With food served in open spaces in Gaborone, it is common to see both the customer and the vendor fending off these irritating creatures that have a tendency of gate-crashing any place where there is a meal. They also come in different colours, but...

Bame Piet 10 November 2015

Bogosi shouldn�t undermine modern democracy!

Being a young revolutionary, I was thrilled to hear from a traditional leader, my kgosi, that the institution of bogosi would soon become obsolete. I had always admired Ragonkgang, as Tshekedi was popularly known. He was passionate about the...

Michael Dingake 10 November 2015

No free admission for children at Zebras game

BFA chief executive officer, Kitso Kemoeng told a press conference here yesterday that children, unlike in the past, would be expected to pay. “All the seats will be sold.  We will have everyone who comes to the stadium buy tickets. We...

Koketso Kgoboge 10 November 2015

Modigliani nude painting sells for $170.4m in New York

Nu couche (Reclining Nude) was sold at Christie's in New York to a Chinese collector. It had never been sold at auction before, having been in the same private collection for about 60 years. The top price achieved for an art work at auction was...

BBC.COM 10 November 2015

The Metrophones do it the theatrical way

The youthful band, which was formed four years ago graced the stage with their soulful sounds and delivered an engaging two-hour performance. With a great atmosphere to make a perfect setting, the eight-piece band delivered a magical combination of...

Mompati Tlhankane | 10 November 2015

China slowdown dims Botswana�s minerals prospects

China is the second largest consumer of diamonds while it is the top buyer of   commodities such as copper and coal. According to the report compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the impact of the softening in international...

Brian Benza 10 November 2015

El Nino threatens 'millions in east and southern Africa'

It has caused the worst drought in more than 30 years in Ethiopia, Unicef said. Its effects could also be "particularly harsh" in Somalia, amid fears of flooding, it warned. El Nino is caused by Pacific Ocean warming. "The weather phenomenon,...

BBC.COM 10 November 2015