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In Tuesday Paper

Jeff Ramsay 05 April 2016

Promotions� furore divides senior police

The Botswana Police Service on Friday published a list of its latest promotions, provoking anger and disgruntlement among those who say they had been serving selflessly and hopefully for years. According to the list, police spokesperson, Christopher...

Tefo Pheage 05 April 2016

Teen girl �rapes� six-year boy

The accused, who is now 19-years-old, pleaded not guilty to the charge and said that she will represent herself in the matter. The child’s parents had allegedly entrusted their ‘good’ neighbour with taking care of the child when...

Lebogang Mosikare | 05 April 2016

BCL Mine kick-starts retrenchment process

BCL Mine owes its creditors about P900 million and is presently operating at a cash cost of US$7 per pound of nickel, when the base metal is fetching approximately US$4 per pound. Base metal prices in general are at six year lows, due to a downturn...

Mbongeni Mguni | 05 April 2016

Two aeroplanes collide at Jakarta airport

A Batik Air passenger plane was taking off when its wing clipped the tail of a TransNusa aircraft being towed across the runway. Authorities said there were no injuries in the Monday night incident, and all passengers were evacuated...

BBC.COM 05 April 2016

Press Freedom

Michael Dingake 05 April 2016

Swift, decisive intervention needed at BPL

The mobile network company was to further increase its support which now stands at P30million over three seasons. The financial demons appeared to have been emphatically exorcised. The arrival of Bennett Mamelodi as the Botswana Premier League chief...

Mmegi Editor | 05 April 2016

BRU holds seminar on play rules

The main aim of the seminar was to teach players, referees and coaches on the rules and regulations of the game. This came after the rugby governing body realised that it is essential for players to know the rules and regulations of the game. Zilwele...

Correspondent 05 April 2016

Lively build-up to new volleyball season

BVF vice president, George Keotsenye told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the games organising committee met over the weekend to discuss the league fixtures. He said the fixtures are yet to be sent to clubs for endorsement. Meanwhile, there have been...

Calistus Kolantsho | 05 April 2016

Motiki�s documentary features at Maitisong

In an interview with Showbiz, Motiki said she started on the documentary on February this year. “Everywhere there is a lack motivation, therefore with this film I wanted to know what is missing hence the title What They Don’t Know,”...

Mompati Tlhankane | 05 April 2016

Protests pile as Rollers stretch lead

Gilport Lions kicked off the chain of protests when they challenged Ofentse Nato’s eligibility to play for Rollers before Centre Chiefs followed. FC Satmos also played their game against Rollers under protest citing Terrence Mandaza’s...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 05 April 2016

Ditshwanelo Film Festival feature Gay local film

Local Film school, AFDA students produced the documentary and it is about a young man called Mbako who feels trapped in his body. He identifies as a woman and wants to have a family and children who call him ‘Mommy’. He is expressive,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 05 April 2016

BancABC narrows losses

This is evident from its preliminary group results for the year ended December 31, 2015. In comparison with its previous year’s performance, the group recorded an improvement of attributable loss of $0.6 million (P6.51 million), from the...

Isaac Pinielo 05 April 2016

Shakespeare lives showcases schools

The Showcase is part of the global GREAT Britain Campaign / British Council ‘Shakespeare Lives’ project celebrating Shakespeare’s work upon the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his death.  The Showcase will feature...

Correspondent 05 April 2016

MRCB receives borehole

Past President of the Rotary Club of Gaborone Barry Evans had obtained permission from the Land Board and Water Affairs to drill a borehole at the site of the proposed new facilities of the MRCB. Rotary Club of Gaborone president, Bill McLellan...

Correspondent 05 April 2016

More calls for protection of gays

His sentiments come amid the recent protracted legal battle between members of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO) and the government. The Court of Appeal ruled in favour of LEGABIBO and ordered government to register them as a...

Zolani Kraai 05 April 2016

Drugs, alcohol weigh down exam results � Goya

Speaking during the Captive Eye Organisation (CEO) awareness campaign in Palapye recently, Goya said substance abuse was interfering with students’ learning, while also making it difficult for those in management to run the...

Bonte Seepi 05 April 2016

Scouts finally oust Chief Commissioner

On Saturday, the Association’s members from different regions gathered at Mogoditshane Senior School for a special Annual Council Meeting (ACM) and passed the motion through a majority vote. CoA Judge, Isaac Lesetedi, through a consent order...

Mpho Mokwape | 05 April 2016

Murder, arson convict appeals 44-year sentence

Last year, Selebogo was convicted for an attack on his girlfriend and her parents, during which he also set property alight. Selebogo was convicted of murdering his girlfriend’s father and attempting to kill his girlfriend and her mother, as...

Sharon Mathala 05 April 2016

Five councils reject their budgets

For 2016/17, the central government slashed most councils’ budgets, allocating just enough funds for recurrent expenditure such as salaries. Development spending suffered a great deal. The cutbacks are in line with overall tightening of...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 April 2016

BMD disowns Phillip Matante losing candidate

Mazebedi, along with Lillian Griesmier, recently contested the UDC primaries for the vacant Phillip Matante East constituency and lost to Uyapo Nyeku.  At Nyeku’s launch over the weekend, BMD secretary general, Wynter Mmolotsi implied that...

Chakalisa Dube | 05 April 2016

Mr president, delaunch the blue train, please!

Poor things, they had bought the necessary train tickets hoping to travel down South in style, enjoying the luxury, and superb comfort. Batswana had long demanded the re-instatement of this mode of transport to relieve the congestion on the unsafe...

Michael Dingake 05 April 2016

Khitty boys, the double team

The duo, which specialises in House Kwasa music, comprises of Tshepiso and Oganeditse Lesiba. The 21 year old Khitty boys have already impressed a number of people with their various dance routines, dress code and music as they have performed in...

Dumisani Ncube 05 April 2016

BOFEPUSU files papers in 3% battle

The federation lawyer, Mboki Chilisa, wants the court to set aside this year’s salary hike, declare it null and void and also instruct government to negotiate with recognised unions. BOFEPUSU secretary general, Tobokani Rari said government was...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 05 April 2016

Gambling operators rattled by new regulations

This came out at a recent stakeholder consultative meeting for mobile operators and SMS-based lottery providers, which was held in preparation for the full commencement of the aforesaid act on April 1, 2016. The purpose of the meeting was to engage...

Pauline Dikuelo | 05 April 2016

Jacob Zuma survives Nkandla impeachment vote

The governing African National Congress (ANC) defeated the opposition-sponsored motion, saying Mr Zuma was not guilty of "serious misconduct". Last week, South Africa's highest court said he had breached the constitution by failing to repay public...

BBC.COM 05 April 2016

Another Matsha student passes on

Statement from PMH says, "The student died on Saturday night. Initially the student was admitted at ICU and later on moved to Private Ward where he died." The student comes from Ditshegwane in Letlhakeng Sub-District. He was 21 years old. The...

Staff Writer 05 April 2016

Iceland prime minister resigns over Panama leaks

The leaks, from Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca, showed PM Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson owned an offshore company, Wintris, with his wife. He was accused of concealing millions of dollars' worth of family assets. The agriculture minister is to take Mr...

BBC.COM 05 April 2016