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Mmegi Editor 22 April 2016

Selaolo alleges police brutality

Thirty-two-year-old Gaofengwe Selaolo, who is the girlfriend to Clifford’s father, told the court she only confessed because the police were torturing her. Selaolo said this yesterday before Magistrate Nthabiseng Merafhe-Tladi of the...

Sharon Mathala 22 April 2016

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Sharon Mathala 22 April 2016

We cannot prosper if we ignore corruption

Although the gap between the ruling party and the opposition was reduced significantly in the 2014 general elections, the picture of the future does not look rosy at all. Instead of more accountability, transparency, and humility, we are seeing the...

Mmegi Editor | 22 April 2016

Foreigners excluded from snooker tournament

A South African, Ishmael Mthethwa won the inaugural competition last year. Director of Earth Life Africa, Denny Tlhalefang said at the launch of the tournament this week that they realised Batswana have never been exposed to such a competition...

Calistus Kolantsho | 22 April 2016

Report card: How your code has performed (Part II)

BISA Administration: The Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA), which has been the main source of talent identification for most codes including football, athletics and netball among others, suffered a dent last year when they could not hold...

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 April 2016

Troubled Rollers seek Top 8 salvation

The club has been dealt a heavy blow in their attempt to win a double this season when Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC) found them guilty of using a defaulter.  One of their key players going into the finals,...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 22 April 2016

Ostriches eye historic win

United have enjoyed a spectacular rise since gaining promotion to the elite league three seasons ago. The Ostriches defied odds on their way to the final, beating seasoned campaigners, BDF XI and Extension Gunners.  In their encounter against...

Koketso Kgoboge 22 April 2016

Young Zebras, Warriors in battle of old foes

The Young Zebras beat their opponents by a solitary goal in a first leg played in Zimbabwe two weeks ago.  Young Zebras coach, Philimon Makhwengwe told a press briefing yesterday their training was disrupted as some of the players had to sit...

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 April 2016

BFA apologises to Mascom over protests

The tournament was rocked by Mochudi Centre Chiefs’ protest, challenging the legitimacy of Township Rollers midfielder, Ofentse Nato soon after their semi-final first leg clash in February. Since then the issue has dragged on, and at some...

Mqondisi Dube | 22 April 2016

Loss, worry, despair in Matsiloje

The effects of retrenchments can affect a person and his dependants for many years to come. For example, in Botswana, most people live in extended families and are expected to take care of the members as dictated by Setswana culture. A person who...

Lebogang Mosikare | 22 April 2016

F/town will rise again, economist says

FRANCISTOWN: As a city chiefly relying on commerce with very little manufacturing, the resurgence of mining activity around Francistown a few years ago brought hope for economic prosperity to the city and its environs. The bad news is that the...

Ryder Gabathuse | 22 April 2016

Matsitama�s mining miracle turns sour

MATSITAMA: The advent of Thakadu raised hopes in Matsitama and surrounding villages that perhaps things would turn out for the better. But the hope has literally fizzled out. Matsitama is a remote village within the Central District where the...

Pini Bothoko | 22 April 2016

The rise and fall of African Copper Mine

Directors of the mine quickly named their operation ‘Mowana’ (Baobab), which was a tree within the mine property. Baobab is also abundant in Dukwi and nearby areas. The news that the government had issued a mining licence to African...

Koketso Kgoboge 22 April 2016

Africa is ruled by the greedy

Even though kleptocracy or a system of governance characterised by rampant thievery of public resources has been largely synonymous with Africa’s immediate post colonial dictators, it is still very much alive in this resource rich...

Solly Rakgomo 22 April 2016

#Evil laws must fall

Political parties and their Members of Parliament and councillors, civil society, media, academia and other pro-democracy forces should fight these attempts to entrench tough measures on many fronts through enactment of laws restricting democratic...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 22 April 2016

General Khama must declare a state of emergency in the south

A state of emergency is inseparable with restrictions in freedom of movement and worse of all curfews may be applied. Former President Ketumile Masire almost declared one in 1987 during the Bontleng riots that sought the return of little Malebogo....

Richard Moleofe 22 April 2016

The etymology of secrecy and openness (Part 2)

The first thing we will notice, here, is the l to r sound-change when we compare the English and Setswana versions of the term – otherwise they pronounce exactly the same. This sound-change is linguistically well-known and examples of it are...

L M Leteane 22 April 2016

F/town bears the brunt of collapsed mining

Thakadu’s sister company ACM’s Mowana Mine in Dukwi followed suit and stopped operations in November 2015 leaving around 300 people without jobs. Two months later, in February this year, Aveng Moolmans Mining Company, a company that was...

Pini Bothoko | 22 April 2016

Selebi-Phikwe trips, as BCL limps

SELEBI-PHIKWE: A decline in metal prices has not only affected BCL Mine and its employees, but has had a far-reaching effect on the copper/nickel mining town’s economy at large. This affirms an urgent need to speed up diversification of the...

Onalenna Kelebeile 22 April 2016

Economy holds its breath: Will Debswana sneeze?

The last time the performance of rough diamonds globally was as poor as it was in 2015, Debswana initiated efficiency interventions known as “Operations Review” under which 1,278 jobs were to be slashed. At one point in early 2009,...

Mbongeni Mguni | 22 April 2016

Botswana faces key democratic challenges � Afrobarometer

This is according to the Afrobarometer report titled: “Botswana’s democratic consolidation: What will it take?” dated January 2016 complied by Rorisang Lekalake. “One of its longstanding weaknesses has been low levels of civic...

Oarabile Mosikare 22 April 2016

Botswana drops in media freedom report

According to the report although Botswana has a relative good position in the annual press freedom index, the government maintains control not only over the state-owned media but also over the privately-owned newspapers that depend on state...

Sharon Mathala 22 April 2016

Killer soldier should be detained at president�s pleasure

Both the defence and prosecution attorneys in the matter pleaded with the court to depart from the normal practice of sending accused persons to jail but should instead send Thebe Ndjavera, 26, to a mental facility so that he can rehabilitate. In...

Lebogang Mosikare | 22 April 2016

�Save The BMD� faction takes centre stage

The concerned party members feel that their party’s instability has been caused by the fact that some of their party structures have been neglected.  Last Sunday some BMD members exchanged blows at Tsogang Primary School during their...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 22 April 2016

Khama counters Bakgatla threats

Khama appointed the taskforce on Bakgatla chiefainship led by Kgosi Malope II of Bangwaketse in September 2014. The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Slumber Tsogwane, told Parliament recently that the taskforce met Kgosi Kgafela II...

Tefo Pheage 22 April 2016

UB state-of-the-art facility under siege

The matter reached boiling point last December when those against the outsourcing of the facility allegedly began a smear campaign “to scare away potential bidders”. The alleged saboteurs are said to have circulated stories that the...

Tefo Pheage 22 April 2016

Tshukudu transfer unlawful � court

Delivering judgment yesterday, Justice Harold Ruhukya said it was clear from submission that Tshukudu was not consulted prior to his transfer.  “Respondent’s lawyer Mr [Sono] Seisa strengthened the applicant’s argument that his...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 22 April 2016

Mascom Top 8 spinoffs as hotels record brisk business

With the Mascom Top 8 finals coming here this weekend, all roads lead to Francistown for the Orapa United and Township Rollers clash in what is anticipated to be a thriller. BusinessWeek contacted local hotels who have benefitted from the windfall...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 22 April 2016

National Entrepreneurship Policy complete

The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Vincent Seretse said this week at the annual Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) Pitso which was held under the theme ‘capacitating SMMEs, a catalyst for employment creation in...

Pauline Dikuelo | 22 April 2016

Botswana needs structural reforms-World Bank

It also advised the country to address labour market distortions to spur private sector job creation. “Investments are needed in infrastructure and human capital, as well as establishment of trade, business environment, and immigration policies...

Isaac Pinielo 22 April 2016

�Be reasonable�

Yes, before I complain about unreasonable consumers, of course I know that some stores, some suppliers, some service providers are unreasonable too but today I’m interested in bad customers. A few years ago, we were approached by a friend who...

Consumer Watchdog 22 April 2016

Debswana production marginally down

“There was lower production at Orapa, partially offset by an increase in production at Jwaneng. Damtshaa was placed on care and maintenance from January 2016,” Anglo said. In the period, the flagship Jwaneng mine produced 3.2 million...

Brian Benza 22 April 2016

Opportunities lost as Botswana misses AGOA train

AGOA is a unilateral trade arrangement by the U.S for African countries. The benefits provided by the scheme have allowed for an average of around 70 percent of all imports from sub-Saharan Africa to enter the U.S duty-free. Although Botswana has...

Isaac Pinielo 22 April 2016

BCL incurs P1.2 billion loss

The BCL group comprises the Selibe-Phikwe based copper mine as well as the Tati Nickel Mine near Francistown. Speaking to BusinessWeek on the sidelines of a media briefing held in Gaborone this week, Acting divisional manager (finance and...

Brian Benza 22 April 2016

Tribal wars hamper museum progress

This revelation surfaced during a meeting to elect a new board of directors for the museum when Sanyedi ward chief, Molefabangwe Setlhare made a revelation that Bayei have vowed not to donate their historical artifacts for display at the...

Boniface Keakabetse 22 April 2016

Designers gear up for FWB

The  fashion and lifestyle event will be held under the theme, ‘trends of the decade: celebrating 50 years of unity and pride through fashion’. After a successful debut in 2015, FWB will once more be aiming at giving a platform to...

Mompati Tlhankane | 22 April 2016

The best of Maitisong

The events were held at multiple venues around the city. Although most events were poorly attended the arts standard this year was very impressive. There was general improvement in the performances right from students’ acts to professional...

Staff Writer 22 April 2016

Why Not Read?

It would be like an anteater befriending a mourning dove: one forever blabbing on about how lovely ants taste, and the other waxing lyrical about how the world looks from high above. It just cannot work. To be honest, I do not understand why someone...

Lauri Kubuitsile 22 April 2016

It�s calm Orapa vs hurting Rollers

Crucially, the final provides a soothing opportunity for fans after another hectic week in the boardroom for football. Township Rollers spokesperson, Bafana Pheto promised his team will vent their anger on the Ostriches. Rollers were found guilty...

Mqondisi Dube | 22 April 2016

Mining revenues down P3bn, jobs down 2,000

The prevailing commodity prices slump is a global economic phenomenon largely caused by a slow recovery in the world economy. Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria is feeling it with the crash in oil prices having seen the country’s...

Brian Benza 22 April 2016

Another 300MW extension for Morupule B

In a notice published this week, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) announced it had approved a request by the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources to use the direct appointment method to engage a joint venture...

Brian Benza 22 April 2016