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BBC.COM 13 November 2015

Timothy Yamin and Musa Mohammed Isabirye. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

UN hurt by deportation of Ugandan refugees

Khama recently declared Musa Isabirye and Timothy Yamin prohibited immigrants and the two were secretly deported in blatant disregard of the court order. In a written response to this publication, the UNHCR through its regional representation office...

Tefo Pheage 13 November 2015

Taekwondo engages highly regarded Korean

Kukkiwon, the headquarters of World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) and the Korean government deployed Lee to Botswana. Lee was unveiled this week at a press conference at the National Stadium. BTF president, Vinay Naicker told journalists in...

Calistus Kolantsho | 13 November 2015

Under 17 ladies national team training at Lekidi.PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Heat wave hits Under-17 preparations

Coach Chris Mogapi said they face every day battles in their preparations for a World Cup qualifier against Namibia later this month. Mogapi told Mmegi Sport yesterday during the team’s morning training session the heat wave has affected...

Kabelo Boranabi | 13 November 2015

Woman football coach eyes academy

The 26-year-old Mahalapye woman is chasing a passion, which began at a young age. She now coaches young boys in Mahalapye as she thrives to nurture young talent early. When she started as a young girl playing with boys she faced a lot of ridicule...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 13 November 2015

Golfer Masole to turn professional

The Gaborone Golf Club member told Mmegi Sport he has decided to turn professional from June next year after advice from his coach, Mpho Kelosiwang. The rate at which his game has progressed also influenced his decision. Local company, Master...

Calistus Kolantsho | 13 November 2015

Nyamadzawo not thinking about individual glory

In his third season in the country, Nyamadzawo is slowly taking local football by storm. He was recently named the October player of the month, becoming the third player to win the award after Moatlhodi Ralesotla (Green Lovers) and Tapiwa Gadibolae...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 13 November 2015

Payback time for Mali massacre survivors

But when the Zebras trot into the Francistown Sports Complex tomorrow, memories of a humiliating defeat three years ago, would come flooding and they need to be quickly erased. The Zebras were outplayed over two legs, with the return, a 4-1...

Mqondisi Dube | 13 November 2015

Mogakolodi 'Tsotso' Ngele slices through two Malian players during the previous encounter in 2012 PIC: KABO MPAETONA

Galloping Zebras eye Mali revenge

Kick-off is at 6pm. The Zebras are keen to travel to West Africa for the second leg with a healthy lead although Mali has proved to be a hard nut to crack. Mali has convincingly won three matches against the Zebras including a 4-1 drubbing in...

Koketso Kgoboge 13 November 2015

As famine threatens... a re ipelegeng

Many will recall the 1980s famine in the Horn of Africa, which claimed hundreds of lives. The horror pictures of death of citizens of countries such as Ethiopia and Somalia did not hit home until an award winning picture of a Mail & Guardian (now...

Mmegi Editor | 13 November 2015

Time for Paul�s redemption

Said Jalal, who all along has been Sithole’s assistant, has now moved to administration. This is perhaps an emotional reunion between father and son as Paul owes a lot to MaClean Letshwiti, one of Chiefs senior directors if not defacto...

Dennis Keagile 13 November 2015

Secret Agencies caught in a deadly game of chess

During the Cold War, Russia captures US pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers’ only hope is New York lawyer, James Donovan, played by Tom Hanks. Donovan was recruited by a CIA...

Bakang Israel 13 November 2015

Lobakeng does drawings, paintings, murals, pottery, basketry, sculpture and commercial arts

Youngster ventures into visual arts

Visual arts, which is well known for providing pleasure and creative inspiration and also help foster dialogue in creation of awareness to the public eye, has made Thuto Lobakeng to enter into this industry. The 24-year-old, who was raised in...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 13 November 2015

Ndi Aphrykah (right) on satge. PIC: DOUGLAS SEREMANE

The diaries of Ndi Aphrykah

Some have gone to the extent of calling her the angry black girl due to the emotional pieces she delivers. Morongoa ‘Ndi Aphrykah’ Mosetlhi is a young poet who has been on the spotlight of late appearing in a number of poetry sessions and...

Dumisani Ncube 13 November 2015

Tracing the linguistic roots of the term �red�

The actual root term of ‘red’ is ru. How? It features in terms like ‘ruddy’, ‘rusty’ and ‘rustic’. A ruddy complexion is red. Rust (iron oxide) is the reddish layer that results when iron reacts with...

L M Leteane 13 November 2015

Indian conduct on military doctrine

Indian soldiers are good in all aspects and it certainly was not a bad idea to engage them in this critical area of technical support. They were not only in Botswana but were spread around Africa and were or are still found in countries such as...

Richard Moleofe 13 November 2015

The Speaker is at it again

There are many incidents in Parliament which can be cited as examples of the Speaker's outright bias, incompetence and disregard for the established traditions, rules of order and procedure of the House. However, the by-election of Specially Elected...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 13 November 2015

MIAF 2015 - done and dusted

Poetavango, a group of committed volunteers, have pulled off an amazing feat. Take a moment to think about what they have done. They brought artists from all over the world to Maun to celebrate art in numerous venues, usually with many events...

Lauri Kubuitsile 13 November 2015

Agro-processing plant to reduce horticultural imports

Botswana currently needs 73, 000 tonnes of horticultural products per annum against the only 43, 000 tonnes produced locally. Briefing members of the Ntlo ya Dikgosi recently, Kebakile said the import bill stood at P1.8 billion annually. The...

Onalenna Kelebeile 13 November 2015

Struggling banks could also benefit from ESP-Bogatsu

Bogatsu told the bank’s customers during a breakfast meeting in Francistown on Wednesday that if ESP could be implemented well, it had the potential to benefit individuals, businesses and boost the struggling economy of Botswana. He said...

Pini Bothoko | 13 November 2015

�500�

When we started Consumer Watchdog its purpose was simple. It was there to help consumers fix problems and to help them stand up for their rights. Very quickly we realised that was impossible. The vast majority of people in Botswana had no idea what...

Consumer Watchdog 13 November 2015

Standard & Poor�s bullish on Botswana�s economic recovery

In a country report released this week, the agency said they project Botswana will report larger surpluses in 2016-2018 as revenues are supported by rising mineral revenues from the normalisation of diamond production at about 23 million carats per...

Brian Benza 13 November 2015

FNBB raises P237m from capital market

In a statement, the bank said the funds would be used to finance its loan book and ensure compliance with Basel ll requirements, which kick in from January 2016. The bank’s chief executive officer, Steven Bogatsu said the proceeds would be...

Pauline Dikuelo | 13 November 2015

Multichoice's dominance could soon be challenged by a Chinese competitor

Chinese firm eyes Botswana pay -TV market

Last week, StarTimes management held a meeting at their Beijing headquarters where a resolution to dispatch a technical and marketing experts team to Botswana was reached. StarTimes vice president, Zhao Yue Qin revealed this to BusinessWeek when...

Baboki Kayawe 13 November 2015

Internal auditors decry lack of regulation

Speaking on Wednesday at the organisation’s fifth annual conference in Gaborone, IIAB president, Boemo Maboane said the institution, which was established in 1996, had no law to regulate internal auditors, unlike accountants. Maboane said the...

Isaac Pinielo 13 November 2015

F&G Botswana targets African market

F&G manufactures cigarette flavours and fragrances using ethanol and tobacco. The company is a 100 percent subsidiary of HuaBao International Holdings, which is based in China. “There is greater demand for our products in Mozambique,...

Chakalisa Dube | 13 November 2015

BVI buries remains of rinderpest disease

The transfer of rinderpest-infected material follows an agreement between BVI and the African Union - Pan Vaccine Centre (PANVAC), under which a facility in Ethiopia was designated for biosafety of all post rinderpest material. These were previously...

Baboki Kayawe 13 November 2015

New union accuse employers of Intimidation

“Intimidation and holding employees at ransom by some employers in the private sector sadly has become so common that workers shy away from the union,” said CASAWU secretary general, Opelo Baleseng. He said the union, which was...

Mpho Mokwape | 13 November 2015

Deliver ESP or face the chop, DVS employees warned

Deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Kekgonne Baipoledi sent veiled threats to the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) staff, warning them to implement the agriculture component of the ESP in its entirety or face...

Boniface Keakabetse 13 November 2015

Are BOFEPUSU cheque books missing at BOPEU head office?

The truth is the opposite. BOPEU has lost focus and has divorced its primary mandate of being a Trade Union and Representative of the voiceless under the leadership of its multi-titled President; Chief spokesperson of the union, Board...

Correspondent 13 November 2015

Promote Pan-African Education

He rhetorically asked, " what do Africans see when they look back?' They are often overwhelmed by seeing mainly the destructive 500 years of the dehumanising African experience. Prof Muchie avers that they rarely acknowledge, appreciate, recognise...

Solly Rakgomo 13 November 2015

Botswana�s National Monuments and Protected Areas

The National Monuments and Relics Act of 2001 ensures that the sites are adequately protected; most can be freely visited, and some have full time guides. Continuing the series of articles, MIKE and JEREMY BROOK cover Dimawe Hill (Battle of the...

Correspondent 13 November 2015

SPTC in P20million deficit

He said the situation has been compounded by deficits from the previous years. The local authority has already received revenue support grant advance of P82 million for the whole financial year but the situation has forced them to request for...

Onalenna Kelebeile 13 November 2015

Botswana, Angola foster relations

Officiating at the event, Molale said that Botswana attached great importance to the historical relations of the two countries. He said the two countries have shared cordial relations since 1975 and have been strategic developmental...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 13 November 2015

Behind Vision Council coordinator�s suspension

The recent suspension of coordinator of Vision 2016 Council, Charity Kruger has given a glimpse into a not-so-visionary relationship between her and the board chairman, Martin Makgatlhe. A board member who spoke on condition of anonymity gave...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 November 2015

BDP's divisive figure

Yesterday, Molale managed to have a second bite at the cherry after he was nominated and elected for the second time. Mmegi has learnt that this was not an easy decision by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to arrive at after some MPs voiced their...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 November 2015

Traumatising: First responders to accident scenes often go without counselling

To save a superhero

Recently, my colleague and I were travelling from Molepolole to Gaborone where we had just covered a beMOBILE Premiership game in which Mochudi Centre Chiefs were crowned champions. After crossing the Mmanoko Bridge, we stopped to pick up a...

Mompati Tlhankane | 13 November 2015

Anthony Thapelo Mmelesane, who started off making toy cattle out of clay, makes animal sculptures for his clients

The passionate sculptor

While driving along the road that leads to the Tlokweng Border, there is a gigantic structure behind Kalahari Sands Guest Lodge and from a distance it looks like a live elephant. Moving closer to the structure, one realises that it is an elegantly...

Mompati Tlhankane | 13 November 2015

Marinelli wants to do his job without creditors micro managing him

Kingdom Bank liquidation hits snag

In a seven-hour long heated meeting in which BusinessWeek played fly on the wall, creditors refused to adopt resolutions that would have authorised Marinelli to execute the liquidation, beginning with the sale of the KBAL headquarters in...

Brian Benza 13 November 2015

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