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Boniface Keakabetse 16 February 2016

Nasha takes aim at Khama

Nasha who was welcomed into the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) on Sunday during a hugely attended rally at Maruapula, said that she could not take it anymore because she was unhappy with Khama’s rule. Nasha, who was hailed by many...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 16 February 2016

Zimbabwe seizes plane with dead body and cash on board

Blood was seen dripping from the South Africa-bound cargo plane during a refuelling stop, the Herald paper said. Zimbabwe's Civil Aviation Authority said the matter had been handed over to the police to investigate. Its chief, David Chawota, said...

BBC.COM 16 February 2016

Khama�s gifts official � Makgalemele

Makgalemele was responding to Selebi Phikwe West Member of Parliament, Dithapelo Keorapetse, who had wanted to know whether the President gives these items as official gifts from the OP or in his personal capacity. Keorapetse had also asked about...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 16 February 2016

ESP Khama

Mmegi Editor 16 February 2016

Struggling north teams urged to consider merging

Olopeng suggested that the teams should consider merging, a move he said has proved successful in Jwaneng and Orapa. Only two teams from the region; Orapa United and Miscellaneous make the top half of the table while it looks increasingly bleak for...

Koketso Kgoboge 16 February 2016

Referees in the dark over fixtures

Referees commission chairperson, Lesego Leaketsa said he did not have fixtures for First Division South games as should be the case adding that he was not aware why they were not sent to him. Leaketsa said he is still to find out why other matches...

Calistus Kolantsho | 16 February 2016

Kenatshele accuses BAA of favouritism

Kenatshele accused the association of overlooking him for international assignments despite his capability. He told Mmegi Sport over the weekend during the national cross-country championships in Gaborone that he has been, on several occasions,...

Tumelo Mouwane 16 February 2016

Harrison admits pressure in see-saw race

“Look, we are under pressure. Us, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Orapa United and even BDF XI are sneaking in. We are all under pressure and nobody can say they do not feel the pressure. We conducted ourselves well and collected three points and three...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 16 February 2016

God Is Love aims for greater heights

“It will encompass music, sermons and indoor games to engage everyone,” he said. He said they aim to host three more conferences after this one. “The intention is to change the society through music and make them aware of...

Mompati Tlhankane | 16 February 2016

Comedians poke fun at love, romance

But before the big guns,  a number of upcoming comics were given the platform with one notable upstart   dubbed Tricks appearing to give the main acts a challenge or two. “You know there are two types of girls in Botswana," he...

Dumisani Ncube 16 February 2016

Miss Millennium 2016 is...

One could not believe that the contest was for women of the age 40 and above as the contestants looked younger and vibrant. Charity Golebang was crowned the first princess and 40-year-old Catherine Seipato became the second princess. A team of...

Tumelo Mouwane 16 February 2016

No Constitutional change for Khama - Press Statement

We find it particularly disturbing that a person of Margret Nasha’s experience and past position should stoop so low as to attempt to mislead the presumably less informed with the false suggestion that this country’s Constitution was...

Correspondent 16 February 2016

Higher costs widen BotswanaPost losses

According to the parastatal’s financial results contained in the 2015 annual report, the loss is attributed to a 38 percent rise in cost of sales, which went up from P202 million to P277 million. Revenue also went up by 18 percent from P308...

Pauline Dikuelo | 16 February 2016

The fly in the ESP ointment

NDP 10 in particular will be remembered as a planning period in which billions of Pula were spent askew, due to poor project implementation, supervision and accountability. The Finance ministry, as the custodian of the treasury, had noble and indeed...

Mmegi Editor | 16 February 2016

Ba Isago university launches new identity

This follows the conferment of the University status by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) on June 2, 2015. The new identity, resonates well with the institution’s name, BA ISAGO which connotes “people of the future” and...

Staff Writer 16 February 2016

Why not a smooth/cordial transition from power to opposition?

There is change everywhere and all the time. Even the climate, which humans used to think could be predicted with accuracy, has become unpredictable. It changes. It makes us guess while we shiver and sweat. It’s natural. Social, economic and...

Michael Dingake 16 February 2016

MoH invites public for wellness days

Gaborone DHMT is taking its services to the people to increase access and knowledge on health issues. There will be various activities geared towards public awareness on health issues meant to enhance wellness, physical fitness, increase safety as...

Staff Writer 16 February 2016

Kgosi concerned about murder cases

Thipe said he was worried about men who killed women over relationship breakups or arguments. He said parents who let their children misbehave and let them control them cause these murders. “Parents are failing to discipline their children and...

Faith Siako 16 February 2016

MoH undergoes transformation

Ministries were given tasks on how they could revamp their functions in terms of service delivery. “It is true the ministry will introduce an organisational transformation. But I cannot share details on the matter because we have to consult...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 February 2016

Over 500 lose jobs at Tati Nickel

Recently, Moolman wrote to BMWU informing them that they intend to terminate contracts of employees due to the closing down of its operations at Tati Nickel Mining Company’s Phoenix Mine. The letter dated February 11, written by Moolman Human...

Lebogang Mosikare | 16 February 2016

Ritual murder suspect not a bishop

An affidavit from the Christian Apostolic Church in Zion City leadership, which Mmegi is in possession of, states that Mokate had long been exempted from the position of bishop and is now an ordinary member of the church. Archbishop Dan Jack Maudlin...

Sharon Mathala 16 February 2016

Vicious stray dogs kill poverty eradication goats

Dogs are popularly known as man’s best friend, but in Sebina they are turning out to be his worst enemy.Residents are having nightmares as the dogs are on an incessant hunting spree and kill their goats and sheep with reckless abandon. The...

Pini Bothoko | 16 February 2016

More truckers to lose jobs

The company, which fired 35 drivers late last year for allegedly stealing petrol, has written to employees informing them of its intention to retrench owing to the abrupt cancellation of a service contract by one of its big clients PUMA. “They...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 16 February 2016

Villagers unhappy as Masogo takes over

When announcing Motshidisi’s replacement to the assistant chief of Bangwato tribe, Kgosi Serogola Seretse, on Friday, Olebile noted that the Palapye chieftaincy is not inherited. He said therefore they followed the Bogosi Act, which allows the...

Bonte Seepi 16 February 2016

Mogae makes gains in South Sudan

Two days back, the South Sudan President, Salvar Kiir moved to reinstate his rival Machar as the country’s vice president to pave way for peace in the troubled country. “I, Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan,...

Tefo Pheage 16 February 2016

Jealous lover kills girlfriend

The victim, who was from Gootau village and residing at Distance in Selebi-Phikwe, was certified dead upon arrival at the hospital. According to Selebi-Phikwe station commander superintendent Victor Nlebesi, on Friday afternoon at around 2pm the...

Bonte Seepi 16 February 2016

DCEC defies court order

Monyatsi was dismissed in 2013 on accusations of “unbecoming conduct, neglect of duty, failure to obey lawful instructions, unauthorised absence from work, late coming, use of physical force on staff, plagiarising speeches, failure to carry out...

Tefo Pheage 16 February 2016

BDP hold early primaries at Phillip Matante East

This was revealed in an internal meeting held by the party’s Francistown South branch over the weekend. The primary elections will be held to select a candidate for the looming Phillip Matante East by-election. The by-election will seek to...

Chakalisa Dube | 16 February 2016

Phakalane Golf Estate Wedding Fair proves beneficial

Strategically hosted on Valentine’s eve, the expo attracted would-be married couples and they had a chance to meet service providers in one place. From booking venues to ordering cakes and choosing invitations, the wedding fair gave the brides...

Mompati Tlhankane | 16 February 2016

Fengyue glass project to be auctioned this week

Sources close to the project say the two companies that showed interest in the project early last year did not offer any concrete commitment. One of the companies was from the United States of America whilst the other was from...

Bame Piet 16 February 2016

Lerala Mine to reopen next month

In an update to the Australian Stock Exchange, KDL through its Botswana subsidiary, announced that the mining contract has been awarded to Basil Read following a two-stage competitive tender process. “Basil Read is scheduled to mobilise staff...

Brian Benza 16 February 2016