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Mpho Mokwape 27 November 2015

Thieves steal $250m of Nigerian oil from one pipeline

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said half a billion litres were taken from the pipeline that runs north-east from Lagos. Long queues have formed at petrol stations across Nigeria in recent days. Governments blame pipeline...

BBC.COM 27 November 2015

Fire Pastors

Mmegi Editor 27 November 2015

BoBA explains Oteng�s nomination

The annual awards were not held last year as they coincided with the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) awards. BoBA spokesperson, Kenny Maragana said the weekend event includes awards from the past year, hence there are two categories for...

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 November 2015

Dolphins, Troopers in crunch finals

The finals will be played in a three game series at the BNYC indoor courts. Both coaches have dominated the local basketball in recent seasons. “Nyangu is a tricky guy coach though we have worked together at the national team, there is always...

Kabelo Boranabi | 27 November 2015

Forest aim to preserve unbeaten run

Log leaders, Forest have accumulated 22 points, one ahead of second placed Rolling Boys. Letlapeng have 14 points. Forest coach, Murphy Maseko said they have prepared for the game just like any other match and there is no special arrangement for the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 November 2015

Women�s Under-17 begin World Cup campaign

Mogapi told Mmegi Sport that a win would be vital before travelling for the second leg. “These are young players. A win will give us much needed confidence. We do not know much about the Namibian team and as such we would not have enough time...

Kabelo Boranabi | 27 November 2015

Nico, Chiefs headline league action

Majombolo are in fine form, having won all their last four outings with convincing margins. The team’s is on position five with 21 points after 13 games while their opponents are one position above them with 25 points from the same number of...

Koketso Kgoboge 27 November 2015

GU committee remains resolute

The current committee has been under fire from some members who are reportedly considering approaching the courts challenging the legitimacy of the committee. Okaile said although they saw reports in the media, they will remain resolute since they...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 27 November 2015

Internal BFA wars escalate

It is said some members expressed displeasure that the president wanted “to play victim”. Sebego has seen relations with some members of his executive deteriorate sharply in recent months amid growing speculation he is likely to face a...

Mqondisi Dube | 27 November 2015

BFA sued for P2.5million

The company used to provide service to the Botswana Premier League (BPL), a BFA organ, on a consultancy basis and is now demanding P2.5million in payment arrears. John Stevens, who acts as a liquidator for Pulah Sports Marketing, wants the High...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 27 November 2015

�A Service Stimulus Package�

What might this service stimulus package include? What can be done to stimulate the companies that sell us things to do so in a way that grows customer loyalty and contentment? It can start from within. I have a rather old-fashioned view that the...

Consumer Watchdog 27 November 2015

Ngamiland, Gantsi farmers form alliance

The alliance, Western Botswana Beef Producers Association (WBBP), comprises seven different farmers associations from Ngamiland and Gantsi districts. The alliance was one of the recommendations made by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA)...

Boniface Keakabetse 27 November 2015

Air Botswana; forever the toddler

The airline’s failure to comply with International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements until a few years ago, cannot be left unmentioned. This week’s sacking of the general manager, Ben Dahwa, just a little over 12 months into...

Mmegi Editor | 27 November 2015

Neo-imperialism versus ISIS terrorism

This article seeks to redress this glaring omission, and utter the bleeding obvious. ISIS has claimed the attack, and France has already bombed their stronghold in Al-Raqqa. In truth, the investigations into the attacks are still in their infancy. In...

Correspondent 27 November 2015

A call to action against GBV

The United States (US) struggles with the issue of gender-based violence (GBV).  In Botswana, a country rightly known for its history of peace and commitment to the rule of law, women and girls are also victims of violence at alarming...

Correspondent 27 November 2015

Unearthing the ancient root of the term �sha�

What it means is that since Sumerian is the earliest known written language, this is where their earliest documented form can be traced to. Indeed, even today, the Tswana language prefers sha while the Sotho language goes with cha for the verb...

L M Leteane 27 November 2015

Is Sebego really being sabotaged?

The question is: Really? What if he is doing a good job? Another question is: Is it really sabotage or a difference of opinion on adherence to corporate governance. Unfortunately, people who are accused of such dastardly acts either by insinuations...

Dennis Keagile 27 November 2015

Does Botswana need a standing army? (Part 1)

This raises the question of whether Botswana needs a standing army. I spend a good 20 years as an officer in Botswana’s military and for the number of years I spent there, I am completely convinced that Botswana does not need a standing...

Richard Moleofe 27 November 2015

Panem revolts reach Armageddon

This film is a 2015 book adaptation of an American Sci-Fi war film based on the multimillion dollar selling Hunger Games trilogy, authored by Suzanne Collins.   It concludes the adventures that began in 2012 with The Hunger Games, The...

Bakang Israel 27 November 2015

Ngwao Summer Festival expecated to bring cultures together

The festival, which will bring together different people in Palapye and Botswana as a whole, is expected to be a thriller. Among other people who shall be showcasing their culture in terms of food, music and dance, there will also be foreigners...

Bonte Seepi 27 November 2015

Wame Molefhe�s short story now an opera in Cape Town

The opera is an adaptation of Molefhe’s short story of the same name.  The opera is part of a production that will run from November 25 to 28 called  Four: 30 Operas Made in South Africa. The other three operas that appeared with...

Lauri Kubuitsile 27 November 2015

Lifestyle depicter preserves Botswana culture

There is a saying that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ and the same can be said about Modisane’s work.  His paintings convey the different lifestyles of Batswana with just one still visual image.  His artwork has the...

Mompati Tlhankane | 27 November 2015

Railpark type mall for Francistown

Speaking at the Francistown City Council (FCC) full council meeting yesterday, BR’s  acting chief executive officer (CEO), Letlhogonolo Bantsi said they will develop the second city by creating a retail mall by the first quarter of...

Faith Siako 27 November 2015

Botswana�s National Monuments and protected areas

The Mokolodi Nature Reserve, established in 1994 by the Mokolodi Wildlife Foundation, occupies an area of 30 square kilometres and is right on the door step of the Capital, Gaborone. Over the years, Mokolodi has had the privilege of welcoming a...

Correspondent 27 November 2015

Looking back to Windhoek

How did you contribute to MISA as its founding regional director? In November 1989 my boss and mentor, Patrick van Rensburg, ‘tagged me along’ to a meeting of publishers and editors from emergent regional independent newspaper...

Correspondent 27 November 2015

Can Botswana soothe Paris� pain?

Paris is known as the city of ‘love and lights’. The former comes from Paris’ reputation as a magnet for the lovestruck while the latter comes from its fame as a centre of bright ideas and education. Romance or bright ideas,...

Boniface Keakabetse 27 November 2015

BPC employees granted 6% salary hike

Botswana Power Corporation Workers Union (BPCWU) deputy general secretary, Lasten Modo told Mmegi that negotiations were finally concluded on Tuesday. “After failing to honour negotiation meetings several times the management finally brought a...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 27 November 2015

Khama�s five Ds: A flop

When President Khama took over the reigns of power in 2008, he promised to continue the democratic tradition of Botswana by allowing the country to continue existing as a shining example of democracy. He promised that he would not change much in...

Ryder Gabathuse | 27 November 2015

Wildlife officers sue government

The 111 officers around the Maun, Kasane, Serowe, Molepolole, Gantsi and Tsabong areas brought the matter before court following government’s failure to pay them within the 30 days stated in their Statutory Notice. The matter that came before...

Mpho Mokwape | 27 November 2015

Govt seeks to ease environment for private sector

Over the last two years the Ministry of Trade and Industry has been actively involved in the development of the reform roadmap and action plan, which was done in collaboration with the World Bank to improve the business environment in the country as...

Isaac Pinielo 27 November 2015

Banks continue to tighten screws

This has compelled banks to think of more innovative ideas in order to stay afloat and most importantly shift focus. Lending rates have drastically gone down in the past two years. Laws and regulations, coupled with the economic situation, have also...

Isaac Pinielo 27 November 2015

Danster�s mother deserves no compensation � Moroka

Moroka allegedly shot dead Kealeboga Danster on April 22, 2014 at Makopong farm. Moroka admitted to killing Kealeboga but indicated that it was an accident as he intended to shoot a dog. The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew the...

Tumelo Mouwane 27 November 2015

Council chambers of dishonour

But the behaviour that has often been exhibited by councillors around the country in recent times shows little regard to the integrity of both the councillors and their chambers. Tales of councillors hurling obscene language and engaging in...

Chakalisa Dube | 27 November 2015

Gangsters� paradise

Mmegi has learnt that on Sunday, members of the dangerous gang will travel to Okavango with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and Botswana Institute of Rehabilitation and Integration of Offenders (BIRRO) to ‘unwind’. The holiday...

Tefo Pheage 27 November 2015