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BBC.COM 15 December 2015

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Zolani Kraai 15 December 2015

BIHL birthday culminates in 40 CSI projects for the year

The communities in which the Group and its subsidiaries operate have been rewarded for their trust and support in the form of 40 CSI projects throughout the course of the year in recognition of their significant contribution to the BIHL...

Staff Writer 15 December 2015

Be money wise during the festive season

As the festive season approaches, there is happiness, excitement and high expectation. Unfortunately, this often leads many to neglect their budgets as they enjoy the celebrations of the Christmas season. It is very vital and also perfect time,...

Staff Writer 15 December 2015

Smith finishes fourth at Bloem golf tourney

Smith held the lead up to day four of the event after a super gross 62 on Thursday. He will now keep his playing card for next year following his position at the tournament. The five-day marathon with some of golf’s best players ended on...

Calistus Kolantsho | 15 December 2015

Yarona FM endorses Kast�s �Fill Up The Stadium� campaign

The station presented a short video segment in support of Kast’s campaign at the second installment of the Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAS) 2.0 held at GICC on Saturday. The video included one-on-one interviews with Yarona FM’s top...

Mompati Tlhankane | 15 December 2015

Trio dominates swimming nationals

Ruele, the Africa Youth Games silver medalist, bagged four gold medals in the 50m freestyle and the 50m butterfly races, recording times of 26.56 seconds and 29.12 seconds respectively. The 18-year old participated in the women’s 17-24 ages...

Kabelo Boranabi | 15 December 2015

Virgin Active opens shop in Gaborone

The club is set to provide an alternative to the Gaborone fitness and wellness market, which has been dominated by Jack’s Gym. Among the dignitaries who graced the occasion were the Assistant Minister of Health, Dr Alfred Madigele and the...

Zolani Kraai 15 December 2015

My Star: Best-of-the-best auditions off to a bad start

The reality show dubbed Best of the Best received six entries only for what was to be the one and only audition day. In a surprising and rather unusual manner for the singing talent show, only six people turned up for the auditions at the Botswana...

Sharon Mathala 15 December 2015

FSG minorities snub buyout offer

The offer had been made to a total of 1,520 shareholders holding 24.6 percent of the company’s shares, meaning about 87 percent of minority shareholders declined to be bought out of FSG. The offer closed on the 4th of December. Majority...

Brian Benza 15 December 2015

The workers will be most hurt

Ever since mid-2015, BOFEPUSU and its affiliate, Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), have been as loggerheads. At its congress held in Palapye two weeks ago, BOPEU resolved to pull out of BOFEPUSU citing among other reasons, the...

Mmegi Editor | 15 December 2015

North East District tops PSLE results

In three consecutive years, NED has been holding on this position after scooping position one in 2013, 2014 and did it again this year. The regional director for operations in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), Galesenngwe...

Pini Bothoko | 15 December 2015

KEPCO restores children�s eyesight

The revelation was made at a ceremony held to celebrate with the children who had undergone successful operations, accompanied by their parents and guardians at Bokamoso Private Hospital last week Friday. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of...

Zolani Kraai 15 December 2015

Leopard killer found guilty

Tom Tlhoolebe was convicted on his own plea of guilty. He agreed to all the facts placed against him. Tlhoolebe did not object that on July 17, 2015, he set a trap that targeted game animals, especially antelopes in a bushy area near Lobatse...

Tumelo Mouwane 15 December 2015

Kgosi Mundu of Makobo laid to rest

Speakers at the octogenarian’s burial last Saturday described him as a friend, mentor, father, hero and pillar of strength who has left a mark in the village.  The deceased was officially appointed as the headman of arbitration in...

Pini Bothoko | 15 December 2015

Granny, infant die in combi accident

District Traffic Officer in Mochudi, Peter Tsheboeng told Mmegi the accident happened at around 7:30 pm.  He said the mini bus was headed to Gaborone from Lerala. “Investigations are underway, but at the moment the police can confirm that...

Sharon Mathala 15 December 2015

Manual Workers Union �meet� Khama in court next July

NALCGPWU lawyer, Mboki Chilisa has confirmed that the case went for a status hearing last Friday before Justice Abednico Tafa and it will be argued next year July. In his founding affidavit, the national organising secretary of the NALCGPWU, Johnson...

Oarabile Mosikare 15 December 2015

Maele to approve land allocation for ministry staff

Maele made the directive during the official opening of the Special Land and Housing Leadership Forum held at the Majestic Five Hotel on Monday. He said that corruption and conflict of interest continue to let down the ministry’s ranking hence...

Lindiwe Mozola 15 December 2015

UDC snatches BDP councilor

The UDC is made up of the BNF, Botswana Movement for Democracy and Botswana People’s Party. Bokopano Tumiso was welcomed into the party and issued his membership by BNF and UDC president Duma Boko during a press briefing at the BNF head office...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 15 December 2015

Kgosi Mosielele to be buried on Saturday

Mosielele is widely remembered by“Ke tshamekile bolo le rraagwe Ian” clip that frequently plays on the national television. A memorial service will be held in his honour on Thursday at the village.  A royal family spokesperson,...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 15 December 2015

Rollers feud takes another twist

In the latest saga, co-chairperson of the club, Walter Kgabung has since released a statement distancing the interim committee from the letter allegedly written to Jagdish Shah. The letter apparently demanded the release of all documentation,...

Staff Writer 15 December 2015

Bang! Gae buoyant after bagging three YAMAs

The record label, which started in 2009 as a project for tertiary students won Best Producer of the Year award beating local giants like Prez Beatz and Chef Gustos.  Bang! Gae’s artists E.P.I.C, Young Black and Chrome took the Best...

Mompati Tlhankane | 15 December 2015

Khama too busy for Parliament � Kokorwe

“The President has explained and we also know that he has a lot of other responsibilities, I am unbothered by the fact that he does not attend Parliament as Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi is ever present in Parliament,” Kokorwe...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 15 December 2015

BPOPF ups returns for members

According to the fund’s Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) Boitumelo Molefe, this was possible as they were able to retire some reserves, which helped them to bump up and distribute. “Although our return to our active members rose, the...

Pauline Dikuelo | 15 December 2015

Zimbabwe MP charged over Grace Mugabe insult

Justice Wadyajena was accused of using "abusive language" against a fellow Zanu-PF party member, who had a portrait of Mrs Mugabe on his car. The incident is being seen as part of internal party wrangling over who should succeed President Robert...

BBC.COM 15 December 2015