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Correspondent 01 December 2015

On the eighth day, the Pope became a meme, Twitter had no chill that day #PopeBars

The hashtag, #PopeBars, stemmed from a photo of Pope Francis during one of his stops on his African tour. The photo, which captures the pope holding a microphone with a stern expression and his head cocked to the side, inspired Twitter to use the...

Correspondent 01 December 2015

Firm foot forward for ECCO

Three weeks ago Mamoja Diski as they are affectionately known were deep down in ninth position, nine points behind table-toppers Sua Flamingoes.  But they have since climbed to third and sliced the deficit to six points. ECCO were relegated...

Koketso Kgoboge 01 December 2015

Mafolofolo complete double over Kutlwano

The win meant Mafolofolo complete a double over Kutlwano after winning the BMW Capital Motors tournament, and now the Mascom cup. Mafolofolo had an easy match beating their rivals 3-0. Mafolofolo won the Capital Motors tournament at the same venue...

Calistus Kolantsho | 01 December 2015

F/town bemoans limited consultation on games

The councillors said it was key to fully engage them so that they inform their electorates on how they could benefit from the games. They also bemoaned that procurement procedures for the games were shrouded in secrecy and lacked...

Chakalisa Dube | 01 December 2015

Botswana signs 2017 netball cup MoU

The agreement was signed at a meeting of the INF board with potential sponsors of the tournament at Masa Capitol Cinema in Gaborone yesterday. The Botswana National Sport Commission chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng and INF president, Molly Rhone...

Calistus Kolantsho | 01 December 2015

Motlakase want compensation for cancelled tie

The game has been re-scheduled to tomorrow evening at the Serowe Sports Complex. The Palapye side had travelled for the game, which was supposed to have been played at the National Stadium, but was abandoned just hours before kick-off. Motlakase...

Mqondisi Dube | 01 December 2015

Black Zebras,’ Mulala on comeback is back in the music circles

Music lovers of that era can remember his acapella group called Black Zebras Choir, who produced a hit song Tsabana ke mojenje. After two decades of ups and downs in the music industry, the Ikalanga jazz musician Mulala has finally released a...

Mompati Tlhankane | 01 December 2015

The P8bn challenge

The project, according to the consortium, will cost US$800 million (about P8.1 billion) making it one of the country’s biggest investments. The expansion involves the construction of two more units at Morupule B, with the consortium jointly...

Mmegi Editor | 01 December 2015

Insurers to play a critical role in the success of the ESP

The private sector, and in particular the insurance industry, has an important role to play in helping government achieve its objectives. Economic growth can only be achieved when aspiring entrepreneurs and burgeoning businesses protect themselves...

Correspondent 01 December 2015

Competition Authority urges councillors to assess by-laws

Speaking at a full council meeting session last week, Morotsi said it was time councillors assessed by-laws before implementing them because some of the regulations made it difficult for Batswana to set up businesses. “When you make by-laws,...

Ivy Matlho 01 December 2015

World Bank proposes support for Botswana

The support will focus on private sector-led growth and jobs, strengthening human and physical assets and effective resource management. A recent news release from the group says  executive directors of World Bank Group institutions recently...

Staff Writer 01 December 2015

We can win the war on AIDS

Such a future is now possible.  Botswana could be among the first countries to control the epidemic.  We must collectively seize the opportunity to do so. December 1 is a chance for people to unite in the fight against HIV, show support...

Correspondent 01 December 2015

BOPEU, BDP, BOFEPUSU

Correspondent 01 December 2015

Ones’ future not banked on background – Muzila

Speaking at an awards ceremony organised by the Francistown City Council (FCC) in honour of the students, Muzila said that during her primary school days they used to go to school barefooted but they strived very hard to succeed in their...

Lebogang Mosikare | 01 December 2015

You hate Bakwena – Mmatli tells govt

He said that his predecessor, Daniel Kwelagobe, was in Parliament for more than three decades under the ticket of the ruling party, but the village was left underdeveloped to this day. “We can see that this government hates Bakwena, but...

Staff Writer 01 December 2015

GSS donates to Matsha students

Besides interacting with the students and wishing them well, the teachers also made undisclosed donations.“We really feel comforted by the evident progress that the survivors are making. We send our condolences to the families and friends of...

Staff Writer 01 December 2015

Ex-cop disappoints accused

However Ramonna displayed little interest in rescuing him from an offence that attracts a jail sentence and a fine. When the trial resumed on Tuesday, Ramonna told the Magistrate Court that he did not know why he was brought there. The accused led...

Lebogang Baingapi 01 December 2015

Y-Care donates P325,000 to charity

The Trust raised the money through their annual sponsored adventure walk at Makgadikgadi Pans, Kgalagadi sand dunes, Domboshaba and Tswapong Hills.At beneficiaries dinner night in Gaborone, the chairman of the Trust, Modise Keofhethile assured...

Thalefang Charles | 01 December 2015

Africa more committed to curb child brides

Participants have vowed to redouble efforts to eliminating child marriage by 2030 as well as employ focused interventions and measures to keep girl children in school up to the age of 18. The meeting, that drew hundreds of delegates representing...

Baboki Kayawe 01 December 2015

CDC fire fighters to get overtime payment

According to a letter from the council secretary, Gothaetse Dipholo, to the Botswana Land Board Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU), the employees who have been kept waiting since 2013 will be paid by December 31. According to...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 01 December 2015

Speech by President Khama at COP21 Summit

The scourge of extremism and terrorism has created a path of death and destruction of many lives and property. We have witnessed many incidents of these crimes against humanity across the globe. More recently men, women and children were killed for...

Ian Khama 01 December 2015

Farmer sues BMC for breach of contract

The applicant, David Givens, owner of Northern Ranchers, said that in 2009 BMC told him that it was looking for farmers in the northern part of the country who were interested in developing feedlots in order to supply the Francistown...

Lebogang Mosikare | 01 December 2015

Botswana Oil pre-empts corruption possibility

The deputy director general –operations at DCEC, Gaofenngwe Wasetso yesterday said this at Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) during the launch of the Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) tip off anonymous programme. “Let me point out...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 01 December 2015

BCP welcomes BDP defectors

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, yesterday said his party would penetrate the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) strongholds, especially the Central District. Saleshando, was welcoming new members from the BDP, among...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 01 December 2015

Standard price for bogadi

Masunga, who is also president of the northern Customary Court of Appeal, said that some women and parents take lobola (bogadi) as a ‘get-rich-quick scheme’ that is reflected by the high bride price charges. “Some youth prefer not...

Pini Bothoko | 01 December 2015

Exam cheating cases decline

The organisation’s executive secretary, Brian Mokopakgosi, told journalists yesterday that there had been an overall improvement in the conduct of examinations countrywide. He said that the system has matured as BEC successfully processed all...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 01 December 2015

Inaugural Miss Mahalapye billed for December

The beauty pageant is to see 14 contestants  battling it out for the ultimate crown in front of three non-nonsense judges at the luxurious Mahalapyes Cresta on December 26. “Most youth in Mahalapye think that fun and entertainment can be...

Mompati Tlhankane | 01 December 2015

Asian JV wins P8.1bn Morupule B expansion tender

Construction of what would be Botswana’s maiden project under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model is expected to start late next year with the first electricity seen kicking into the national grid by May 2020. In a statement released...

Brian Benza 01 December 2015

Five people perish in head-on Collision

Mahalapye Traffic Division Assistant Superintendent, Kgosienalerona Sechoni, confirmed the incident saying two vehicles collided 10 kilometres outside Mahalapye killing four on the spot and leaving one critically injured. “The accident...

Mpho Mokwape | 01 December 2015

Heartache of a mother

While the whole nation was left in shock  and disbelieve, the nation at large empathised with the parents of these children.  Every parent hopes for their child to have a  purpose in life; children are expected to learn  how to...

Motheo Masalila 01 December 2015