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Ian Khama 12 April 2016

Kirby Panama

Mmegi Editor 12 April 2016

Zika virus 'scarier than thought' says US

A wider range of birth defects has been linked to the virus, said Dr Anne Schuchat of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the mosquitoes that carry the virus could travel to more US states than previously thought, she said. The...

BBC.COM 12 April 2016

Dear Madam Speaker Kokorwe

In most cases, the position is given to old people because in our culture wisdom of age is better than the pride of youth. We are not saying the youth cannot serve in that position with aplomb. Our submission is that in most of the cases, the...

Mmegi Editor | 12 April 2016

Rollers slip out of Chiefs� grasp

Chiefs had watched Township Rollers toil under the National Stadium floodlights, but the Kgatleng giants let their fierce opponents slip out of their hands at a critical moment. Most neutrals who wanted to see the race go down to the wire, yearned...

Mqondisi Dube | 12 April 2016

Court interdicts Govt for unlawful 3% increment

Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) and its four-affiliate unions went to court seeking an interdiction of government’s unilateral salary hike, effective May 2016, as it was not decided at the Public Service Bargaining...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 12 April 2016

FUB demands players protection in BPL saga

The players’ union wants the players rights to be respected in the ongoing crisis. The BFA circular followed the BPL disciplinary committee ruling over the protest lodged by Mochudi Centre Chiefs against rivals, Township Rollers. Chiefs had...

Staff Writer 12 April 2016

We make football look easy - GU coach

The Argentinean coach, who arrived in Botswana in January, said: “We are happy with the win. We play excellent football, nice and easy passes. Galaxy scored by accident. We have a great technique and hardworking players. We play football while...

Lebogang Baingapi 12 April 2016

Resignations rock Gunners

The two were instrumental in the club’s commercialisation drive which is at an advanced stage. “Yes I have resigned,” was all Kebopotswe could said. Masie’s mobile phone was unavailable but in a letter to the club, he cited...

Tumelo Mouwane 12 April 2016

Jele qualifies for Rio 2016

Jele who booked her Rio ticket after crossing the line in 51:50 to beat the qualifying time of 51:52. She becomes the first female track athlete to qualify for Olympics. Jele’s coach Justice Dipeba told Mmegi Sport yesterday that he was...

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 April 2016

Tlatsa Lebala campaign reaches fever pitch

“This is Batswana’s event and we want them to contribute and empower other unknown and upcoming artists,” he said. He said the voting lines are open to every local artist be it unknown, upcoming or established. “If you want...

Mompati Tlhankane | 12 April 2016

BTCL shares jump 30% on debut

The company listed 1.05 billion shares on the bourse marking the completion of the country’s first privatisation of a state-owned enterprise. The shares listed at one pula per share but moved up to P1.30 on its debut after 31,000 shares...

Brian Benza 12 April 2016

Businesses ill-informed about EU trade prospects � envoy

He said he was surprised and disappointed when he arrived in Botswana 18 months ago to discover that there was lack of interest and lack of awareness about the EU. “When I came here to talk about trade and interact with the trading community...

Isaac Pinielo 12 April 2016

Khama parades BMD activists

The new members, from the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), were received at Montsamaisa Junior Secondary School (MJSS) when Khama kick started a busy campaign weekend. The BDP is contesting the by-election, slotted for April 23, with the...

Chakalisa Dube | 12 April 2016

Palapye 10 denied bail

The accused recently approached court pleading to be granted bail, saying they have never violated their bail conditions before and after they were committed to the high court for trial. Delivering a ruling on the application for bail by the...

Lebogang Mosikare | 12 April 2016

Venson-Moitoi radiates confidence for AU job

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission is the chief executive officer, legal representative and the commission’s accounting officer. She will be a candidate representing Botswana and southern Africa. Venson-Moitoi’s consultation...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 April 2016

Our democracy is either stunted or shrinking, why?

Botswana was among the three countries to adopt multiparty democracy when she attained political independence; she did so when the majority of the newly independent African states swore by one-party or no-party ‘democracy.’ Our...

Michael Dingake 12 April 2016

Botswana rated world�s best

The assistant minister revealed this recently during a wellness day by Botswana Ash (Botash), which engaged the whole community in an endeavour to promote healthy behaviours and improve health outcomes in society. Madigele indicated that the report...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 12 April 2016

Opposition blame BCL management for mine collapse

They blamed the situation on lack of proper planning and misuse of funds by both the government and the mine management. Botswana Congress Party (BCP)president, Dumelang Saleshando said it is not unusual that commodity prices fluctuate but government...

Onalenna Kelebeile 12 April 2016

Chinese pledge to respect Botswana laws

This was after lawyers from Kebonyemodisa Law office inducted them on learning the laws of Botswana. Giving a keynote address, assistant minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Sadique Kebonang said Chinese investment in Botswana is welcome....

Oarabile Mosikare 12 April 2016

UCCSA completes �fire invasion� enquiry

The four-man taskforce was set up by the church last May at the church’s synod meeting in Lobatse following frequent clashes between conservative and progressive members of the church over practices of pentecostalism. The taskforce met the...

Tefo Pheage 12 April 2016

DJ Lemonka points out missing links

DJ Lemonka is one of the respected Motswako hip-hop DJs in South Africa. DJ Lemonka was in the country last week to promote an upcoming mix tape he did with Tatto Lefoko called 2744. He shared his sentiments on how he sees the local hip-hop industry...

Dumisani Ncube 12 April 2016

ZCC legal woes continue

The Palapye-based Isaac wants to join the proceedings before court to highlight that the 2009 Constitution was unlawful, had no force and that it should be declared null and void. Appearing before Justice Michael Mothobi of Gaborone High Court on...

Mpho Mokwape | 12 April 2016

Lerala Diamond Mine reopens

Promoters of the mine, Kimberley Diamonds Ltd (KDL) yesterday announced open pit mining operations have commenced at Lerala construction of the processing plant due for completion later this month. “Assuming that re-commissioning of the...

Brian Benza 12 April 2016