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Innocent Selatlhwa 17 November 2015

Selala shortly after the assault PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

The BDP man, Botokanyana Motoroko, allegedly beat up Molatedi Selala, first with a headbutt and then a fist above the left eye, during a tea break immediately after the special council called by chair, Jeffrey Sibisibi. The incident happened after...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 November 2015

The Zebras will look to Ditsile and captain, Joel Mogorosi for inspiration PIC: TSELE TSEBETSAME

Butler to employ same strategy against Mali

The Zebras carry a 2-1 lead going into tonight’s make or break encounter with a hostile crowd expected to rally behind the home team. But Butler has remained unfazed after he watched his team immaculately dismantle the star-studded Eagles in...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 November 2015

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Mmegi Editor 17 November 2015

Boy makes it three in a row

Boy won the newly introduced award in the first two months and has already pocketed P4,500 in prize money. While Boy has been named the player of the month on three consecutive occasions, the Botswana Premier League technical committee has always...

Staff Writer 17 November 2015

Pragmatic Butler not shocked with Zebras progress

“I am a pragmatist and won’t get carried away,” is Peter Butler’s instant reaction when asked about a-perception-changing victory over Mali. Since he arrived in Botswana nearly two years ago, Butler had some times faced...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 November 2015

BoBA positive despite sponsorship drawback

BoBA president, Thato Patlakwe said lack of sponsorship did not stop them from hosting the championships. He said the association was able to continue with the competition through the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) grant. Patlakwe said...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 November 2015

DJ Chrispin (2nd right) celebrated his birthday with friends at the All Blakc indulgence.PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Chilled vibes at All Black indulgence

The gig had an endless line-up of various DJs such as DJ Fauz, Kuchi, Anthem, Khenzo and Ricky Lamar to mention just a few. The theme of the event was all-black where revellers were expected to come decked in black. Most of them came in black...

Dumisani Ncube 17 November 2015

Zebras supporters holding some Placard. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

Zebras game grosses P1 million

The match was watched by a record 26,662 fans and the Zebras responded with a clinical 2-1 win over their bogey side. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tebogo Sebego said although he did not have exact figures, the amount was close...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 November 2015

Infinite Word Festival postponed to next year

One of the organisers of the event, Kenneth “Cutrite” Moeng, said they approached a number of companies to sponsor in part or in full but most, if not all, did not have any funding to support the initiative. The festivals were billed for...

Staff Writer 17 November 2015

BCL looks to import nickel concentrates

Speaking at a ceremony to honour long-serving workers and retirees, Mahupela said BCL is now eyeing to penetrate the market in Sub-Saharan Africa to ensure a sustained life of the mine and the livelihoods of the people. “We are cementing...

Onalenna Kelebeile 17 November 2015

Mowana Mine faces liquidation over P47m debt

In an application to be heard by the Francistown High Court on Thursday, DP Botswana is seeking an urgent provisional order for winding-up of Messina Copper, which trades as African Copper. A statement released by Diesel Power’s JSE-listed...

Staff Writer 17 November 2015

Condolence message: Matsha College deadly accident

The party knows how difficult this must be for parents or guardians of the children, the teachers and pupils of Matsha College and the nation at large. The bereaved are in our thoughts and prayers. The deceased were young learners who their parents...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 17 November 2015

Resign, Dr Dow you failed

Even though this is the time of mourning, we cannot help but put it to those responsible for the safety of the students that they failed to do their job. Students were transported to their home villages in an unsafe mode of transport: an...

Mmegi Editor | 17 November 2015

Mabeo decries rising road accident deaths

Speaking at the National Road Safety commemorations held on Sunday, Mabeo said it is of great concern that the highest fatalities are among youth, who are supposed to be the future leaders of the country. “Research has shown that every 20...

Bonte Seepi 17 November 2015

BOSETU funeral scheme invests P1.8m in property

Speaking at the BOFUS Annual General Meeting held at Majestic Hotel on Saturday, treasurer Samuel Aboneng revealed that the funeral wing has secured a lucrative investment in a prime location in Palapye. This property is currently attracting...

Lindiwe Mozola 17 November 2015

Livestock reflector belt to curb road accidents

Othusitse said he then decided to look for material to combine into a reflector belt. Othusitse said with help from his partners, he managed to manufacture the reflector belt. Othusitse said the main purpose of this belt is to save...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 November 2015

Nearly 30,000 Batswana are diabetic

This was revealed by Dr Aderonke Oyewo during the World Diabetes Day commemoration at Molapo Piazza on Saturday. She said the figures emphasised the need for urgent action. “Diabetes is more than a health issue and requires definitive...

Baboki Kayawe 17 November 2015

Aung Sung Sui Kyi an unsung political icon

I am inspired by women with political guts to fight tyranny/oppression. Aung Sung is one of those women, a true icon whenever icons have to be counted, not to bluff, but to inspire the masses to fight for their sacred human rights. Listen to what she...

Michael Dingake 17 November 2015

Celebrating men�s health month

Men generally are people who are not keen about their health. With this initiative of celebrating health this month it will bring significant help to make men ware of health issues surrounding them. This initiative will push a large number of people...

Motheo Masalila 17 November 2015

Nasha is unimpressed with the President's actions PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

Nasha lambasts Khama over Freedom of Information Bill

Addressing the 20th anniversary of the Media Institute of Southern African (MISA) Botswana gala dinner over the weekend, Nasha said Khama had made promises to the nation regarding the Bill but nothing concrete had yet emerged. “The President...

Mpho Mokwape | 17 November 2015

Kweneng leads probe into Matsha disaster

Seven students died while many others were admitted at four hospitals: 68 at Scottish Livingstone Hospital, 29 at Princess Marina Hospital, eight at Bokamoso Private Hospital and six at Gaborone Private Hospital. The driver and his assistant are...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 November 2015

We want answers on Matsha, Boko warns govt

Speaking during a highly charged and hugely attended UDC rally in Mogoditshane on Sunday, Boko told the gathering that answers would be demanded from government. The rally was to welcome former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor for...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 17 November 2015

MPs grill Molale on Matsha probe

Molale yesterday briefed Parliament on the Matsha College disaster in which seven students lost their lives and scores of others were hospitalised with varying degrees of injuries after a truck overturned. Following Molale’s briefing,...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 November 2015

Molelekwa to rep Bots at Accra BBA gig

To maintain its popularity, BBA is set to host an annual Big Brother Africa party. This year’s inaugural host country will be Ghana, where the party will be hosted in that country’s capital city Accra -- at the trade fair...

Sharon Mathala 17 November 2015

Matsha Truck at Takatokwane Police Station PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Matsha driver could face charges

The driver of the truck is still admitted at the Scottish Livingstone Hospital in Molepolole. Matsha accident investigation officer from the Botswana Police Service, Assistant Commissioner Engemadzo Sechele, who is the Divisional Traffic Officer...

Sharon Mathala 17 November 2015

Dunlop warehouse is one of the several industrial properties owned by Letlole

Industrial assets buoy Letlole�s portfolio

According to their annual report, the LLR portfolio was valued at a recorded P622.3 million compared to the P578.5 million registered the year before on the back of strong support from industrial properties. Property experts have indicated that the...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 November 2015

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