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In Tuesday Paper

Boitumelo Khutsafalo 19 April 2016

BFA to take action against Butler

Butler accused Kgomela of meddling in Zebras affairs after reports the technical director wants Daniel ‘Chico’ Nare appointed national team assistant coach. “Kgomela should concentrate on youth and schools programmes because over...

Mqondisi Dube | 19 April 2016

SADC GAYS

Mmegi Editor 19 April 2016

We should lock out complacency

Stakeholders such as the National Aids Coordinating Agency (NACA), The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Programme (ACHAP) and Non-governmental Organisations should be commended for contributing to this...

Mmegi Editor | 19 April 2016

BDF VI want to reclaim �lost� titles

BDF VI coach, Selebatso Mabuto told Mmegi Sport yesterday they had the same plans last year, but unfortunately things did not work out. He said they are going into the league with their confidence high. He said they have filled up some positions in...

Calistus Kolantsho | 19 April 2016

North defend BISA athletics title

The ‘Great North’ made a clean sweep at last December’s Botswana Games also held here. The north went into the BISA competition as defending champions and managed to retain their title. The competition, which attracted four zones,...

Koketso Kgoboge 19 April 2016

Highlanders bite the dust

A last minute goal from Benson Shilongo condemned the Highlanders to the lower division, joining FC Satmos who were relegated a fortnight ago.  The striker pounced on a loose ball after Highlanders’ captain, Agisanyang Ramaabya failed to...

Kabelo Boranabi | 19 April 2016

Butler, Kgomela fight over Nare

Butler has always accused Kgomela of failing to focus on his primary duties, instead of meddling in the Zebras affairs. In the latest stand-off, Kgomela has reportedly recommended that Nare joins the Zebras as Butler’s assistant. “He...

Mqondisi Dube | 19 April 2016

JTC steals the show

In her response, Mulala said public servants should adhere to the 10-point agenda to deliver the programme, adding that it should be corrupt free. In an interview, Mulala said she was happy for winning, but indicated that she was not prepared for...

Lebogang Baingapi 19 April 2016

Underdogs get poetry slam chance

At the end of the night, upcoming poetess Mimi Koyabe was crowned the best poet for this year’ slam. Poets such as Tankie Sentsho, Kunta, Deep, Bakang and Mmegi scribe Mompati Tlhankane took part during the slam. This was a good platform for...

Dumisani Ncube 19 April 2016

SA stars in �Beautiful Things�

The two played characters Muzi and Noni respectively in a play titled Beautiful Things.  The play tells a tale of a man and woman are seeking forgiveness, personal growth and new love.  But the two are carrying baggage from their previous...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 19 April 2016

Govt calls SMEs to submit Top 50 project proposals

Speaking at a meeting organised by Office of the President, Principal Poverty Eradication Officer, Seno Mokhondo said the initiative, which is headed by the Minister of Presidential Affairs & Public Administration Eric Molale is meant to...

Lindiwe Mozola 19 April 2016

Karowe diamonds auction fetches P560m

The largest was a 296.7-carat stone that fetched $12.19 million, or $41,008 per carat, while a 245.4-carat diamond went for $10.49 million. All diamonds were sourced from the company’s Karowe mine near Orapa, with the highest average price per...

Staff Writer 19 April 2016

Shakespeare o a tshela ends

The Showcase was 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 featured performances by...

Correspondent 19 April 2016

Ditshwanelo on sexual orientation and gender identity

The newspaper article not only uses language which is discriminatory and disrespectful, but does not provide sources for the “facts” stated in the article. The article claims that those who engage in the advocacy of sexual orientation...

Correspondent 19 April 2016

Debswana warns on imposters

The imposters, who claim to be engaged by Debswana to facilitate employee recruitment and enrolment to the Debswana apprenticeship programme, use different forms of media to solicit money from unsuspecting members of the public with promises of...

Correspondent 19 April 2016

Why Moswaane was beaten

At the centre of the dispute, Mmegi has learnt, are three emerging axis eyeinga BDP win for Francistown South constituency in the 2019 general elections. It has come to the fore that the Phillip Matante East by-election is a natural stage for the...

Ryder Gabathuse | 19 April 2016

Judgment reserved in Tshukudu case

On April 8, Tshukudu, who is also Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) president, was transferred from his position as senior lecturer at Tlokweng College of Education to the MTC as chief administration officer. His lawyer Mboki Chilisa argued that his...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 19 April 2016

BNF pays tribute to Kwele

As a mark of honour the BNF leadership was accompanied by their Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) allies – the Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) and Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), and new friends, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP). The...

Koketso Kgoboge 19 April 2016

BDP �too busy� for BOFEPUSU complaints

The letter follows the transfer of BOFEPUSU president Johannes Tshukudu and treasurer general Moses Monnatsie from the teaching professions to different ministries. BDP secretary general, Botsalo Ntuane said the party had received BOFEPUSU’s...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 19 April 2016

Accept gays, but not their �ungodly acts�, Catholics say

Yesterday’s statement by the church breaks its silence over the matter, which was recently given impetus by a Court of Appeal judgment forcing government to recognise and register a leading gay rights advocacy group. The church’s Bishop...

Tefo Pheage 19 April 2016

Cashiers� union decries stubborn employers

Yesterday, the national organising secretary of the union, Dimpho Nyambe, told journalists that the state of affairs was making it difficult for them to organise. The union, established last year, is seeking to draw members from the retail,...

Baboki Kayawe 19 April 2016

Review delays tertiary education sponsorships

As a result, advertisements asking students to apply for sponsorships for the current academic year have been delayed. Education ministry spokesperson, Silas Sehularo said the review, expected to be complete in two weeks, is in relation to the number...

Baboki Kayawe 19 April 2016

Court blocks bid to stop UB elections

Chief electoral officer, Nabadzabo Ngoni, wanted the court to declare that the electoral regulations of the UBSRC elections had not been adopted procedurally and were therefore irregular and unlawful. Through his attorney, Ngoni who was represented...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 April 2016

Rival BONU committees clash in court

The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the BONU stands accused of refusing to vacant their seats and holding onto power unlawfully as their term has long expired. The CEC members who are referred in court papers as outgoing, faced off in the...

Mpho Mokwape | 19 April 2016

Student charged with defilement

Kennetseng, who was 18 years old and in Form Five at that time, is accused of having carnal knowledge of the minor, with the full knowledge that she was a person under the age of 16 years. The girl’s mother testified in court that her minor...

Lebogang Baingapi 19 April 2016

Masisi urges democrats to behave

Speaking at the launch of the BDP’s Phillip Matante East by-election candidate Peter Nare over the weekend, Masisi acknowledged that the differences among party members is causing instability. Just over a week ago, the Francistown East...

Chakalisa Dube | 19 April 2016

Number 1 fugitive nabbed in SA

He is now reportedly in a South African jail awaiting trial for four robberies he committed in that country.   According to a South African weekly, The Sunday Times, the 28-year old Samotse was arrested recently in connection with four...

Chakalisa Dube | 19 April 2016

Primary elections

Physical stamina enables the aspirant to run the race across all the 51 States without falling behind. Mentally, a candidate needs the proverbial thick skin to withstand the verbal slings that accompany one to the finishing line. The race is a test...

Michael Dingake 19 April 2016

Political, social issues addressed through poetry

With the on-going atrocities of white cops shooting black people in America, Hodges was quick to recite about these issues on his set. “Spoken word has the ability to change the world, tell our stories and inspire a moment of global healing,...

Dumisani Ncube 19 April 2016

BMD members exchange blows

The fight revolved around the party’s women’s league, which is due to go for its elective congress on May 5 in Mahalapye. Mmegi understands some members of the BMD’s women’s league in Gaborone North constituency attempted to...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 19 April 2016

G4S records modest growth

In the group’s reviewed annual financial results for the period, managing director Michael Kampani said the revenue growth was achieved despite a tough economic environment. He said while there was strong growth in cash solutions, manned...

Isaac Pinielo 19 April 2016