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Correspondent 26 April 2016

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Mmegi Editor 26 April 2016

Greater prudence critical in power planning

Known as Morupule B 7 & 8, the project will involve an independent firm designing, financing, building, operating and maintaining two units with a collective 300MW and selling the power to the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC). Already, BPC has...

Mmegi Editor | 26 April 2016

Why govt won�t burn illegal ivory

Populations of African elephants are declining alarmingly in many areas because of poaching, habitat loss, and conflict with expanding human populations. Botswana is one of the most important elephant sanctuaries in Africa. The country harbours the...

Correspondent 26 April 2016

Rivals settle softball scores

It was a walk in the park for Police IX women as they clobbered Panthers to bag the championship. Both champions walked away P100,000 richer. Wells pitcher, Kealeboga ‘Chaks’ Tsienyane was the biggest winner who won against a team that...

Calistus Kolantsho | 26 April 2016

Classy win underlies Orapa�s progress

FRANCISTOWN: Madinda Ndlovu’s world has evolved dramatically over the last 12 months, while for Kobamelo Kebaikanye things have remained stagnant. It was this time last year when Ndlovu had to take the “walk of shame” after his...

Mqondisi Dube | 26 April 2016

Hotspurs promoted to Premier League

“We are happy for our overall campaign. We have reaped rewards of our hard work,” he said. “At the same time we are nervous; we are already thinking of what lies ahead. Obviously we have to beef up the squad and the technical...

Koketso Kgoboge 26 April 2016

GU case postponed to September

Both parties will submit their heads of arguments on September 6. The applicants, led by Molatedi Diole, are represented by Uyapo Ndadi while Lore Morapedi represents the club. The applicants are seeking the court to set aside the proceedings of last...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 26 April 2016

Gunners �conclude� deal with unnamed investor

Mabapa could, however, not reveal when the privatisation deal will be effected.  “Our attorneys and the investor have effected the deal and we are now awaiting transfer of funds to the team’s trust account,” Mabapa said....

Tumelo Mouwane 26 April 2016

South Sudan rebel chief Riek Machar returns to Juba

He is expected to be sworn in later as the first vice-president in a new unity government. This is a key part of the deal aimed at ending more than two years of conflict that has killed tens of thousands and left two million people homeless. Mr...

BBC.COM 26 April 2016

Pitse Ya Naga collabo to inspire Batswana

The group is made up of Flexy, Letso, Sheleng, Jeff Malaba, Malakista, B1, Dr Flynn, Hitla, Pongo Rista, Kabo Matlho, Rashid, Papi. Sean, Tiro, Danger T, Abbia and Genevieve. The group has recently released a new single entitled Hats Off-salute. The...

Mompati Tlhankane | 26 April 2016

Rhumba Night�s revists oldies

Rhumba Night is a monthly event established by veterans Charity Ntebang, Pepe Sammy, Irene Princess Kwasa and Zong Zing friends. People of different nationalities: Batswana, Congolese, Tanzanians, Burundians and the French graced the event. They...

Dumisani Ncube 26 April 2016

Gambling Authority to set up rehabilitation facility

The rehabilitation facility will be built using the 15 percent monthly levy paid by the operators. Botswana has nine licensed casinos: three in Gaborone, two in Selebi-Phikwe and Francistown and one in Jwaneng and Lobatse. According to the...

Pauline Dikuelo | 26 April 2016

Cooperatives urged to do more in job creation

Assistant Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Dikgang Makgalemele made the call at the society’s annual general meeting held in Gaborone on Saturday. He noted that cooperatives are widely recognised as crucial to people...

Isaac Pinielo 26 April 2016

FNB continues to engage with customers

FNB believes that having a close relationship with customers is fundamental in improving the banking experience, and this could only be achieved through customer engagement sessions where both parties get to share ideas, experiences and way forward...

Staff Writer 26 April 2016

BNPC donates to charity

The donations were handed over to the three institutions by BNPC Executive Director, Baeti Molake at a ceremony held on Wednesday last week at the BNPC premises in Gaborone. Molake emphasised the need for society to joint hands in providing care for...

Correspondent 26 April 2016

Molao attends G7 conference

The theme of the Conference is ‘Realizing Healthy Lives and Promoting Well- being for All’. There are three critical issues central to human security and the quality of life which the GCPPD 2016 will raise at the Tokyo meeting: 1. Gender...

Correspondent 26 April 2016

BirdLife Botswana marks World Migratory Bird Day

Initiation of this day was influenced by migratory birds receiving negative media coverage as a result of the false belief that they were the main cause for the spread of bird flu. It is celebrated at the end of summer (April to May) every year when...

Correspondent 26 April 2016

NGOs, govt, UN smoke peace

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) NGOs Group’s main contention was that the government and UN had sidelined them at a critical stage after a collaborative effort at the initial steps. The group comprises the Botswana Council of...

Tefo Pheage 26 April 2016

Is politics a dirty game?

I was attracted to this article by the popular picture of Honourable Ndaba Gaolathe. Below the picture there were the  words in bold letters: “Plan to dethrone Gaolathe exposed.” The article opens with the words,” Politics will...

Michael Dingake 26 April 2016

Phumaphi: A colossal legal luminary

Giving a keynote address, Dibotelo said JP, as his colleagues within the legal fraternity fondly addressed Phumaphi, had meritoriously served 13 years as a High Court judge after leaving his career in private practice. Dibotelo said Phumaphi attained...

Lebogang Mosikare | 26 April 2016

Govt delays 3% salary increment case

Government had been ordered to show cause why an order given two weeks ago in favour of BOFEPUSU freezing the increment, should not be made final. Ruhukya, who said he was unimpressed with government’s conduct, postponed the case to allow...

Oarabile Mosikare 26 April 2016

Student teachers receive allowances, finally

The teaching practice involves the attachment of the student teachers to public schools around the country, as part of their curriculum.  The students’ colleagues at Tonota College of Education as well as their self-sponsored peers started...

Baboki Kayawe 26 April 2016

Salvos fired in nurses� court battle

Arguments kicked off yesterday in the matter which pits the interim committee led by Obonolo Rahube against the current one headed by Tebogo Tshenyego. Rahube’s incoming committee accuses Tshenyego’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) of...

Mpho Mokwape | 26 April 2016

State asks for time in gospel star murder

The three accused, who include Mokgwathise’s wife, Yvonne, allegedly  murdered the gospel star in Mogojogojo village on March 9, 2015. The deceased was allegedly found dead in a  pool of blood behind a pit latrine at his home in the...

Tumelo Mouwane 26 April 2016

�Rape and bathe them� accused gets bail

The state had argued that Nfila had other rape and robbery cases under investigation for which he was out on bail and also that victims were still angry, with a possibility of them taking the matter into their own hands. The state also said Nfila had...

Sharon Mathala 26 April 2016

Technical issues free convicted rapists

Freeing the convict, Justice Isaac Lesetedi said despite the appellant being convicted of defilement on the basis of scientific evidence, there were irregularities that occurred during his trial. He explained that there was a misdirection of law by...

Mpho Mokwape | 26 April 2016

Former inmate wins damages for assault, torture

Olekile had originally sought P1.2 million citing torture, assault and stripping of his dignity during an attack by prison guards at Molepolole prison in 2012. The High Court ruled in his favour last year, limiting the award to P30,000 plus interest...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 26 April 2016

Businessman�s tears of joy as UDC wins

Anchor Thite, a Francistowner, did the unexpected at Montsamaisa Junior Secondary School hall when he broke into tears as the winning UDC and its partners, burst into song and dance as they celebrated their hard-earned victory. UDC, represented by...

Chakalisa Dube | 26 April 2016

Mentally ill man kills guard for laughing at him

Thabo Tladi appeared before court for the first time yesterday facing a single count of murder in connection with the crime allegedly committed in Phase 2. Prosecutor, Christinah Ramokwena stunned the court with her version of the events of Friday...

Sharon Mathala 26 April 2016

BOPEU announces death of founding member

A statement issued early today states that “It is with great sorrow that Botswana Public Sector Employees Union (BOPEU) announced the death of their founding father, Gofitile Aron Tsiripe Gare. He passed on, on April 24, 2016 at Bokamoso...

Staff Writer 26 April 2016

The General steals the show

But it was one local spinner The General who stood above the rest with his stunts, twists and powerslides. After three rounds, The General was crowned the winner and he gave his trophy to the Department of Road Transport and Safety as a token of...

Mompati Tlhankane | 26 April 2016

�Don�t blame yourselves� - final message from deceased cllr

In the final text message Rakgomo expressed his love for his electorate and asked his relatives not to blame themselves. The 47-year-old councillor for Kelemogile ward in Ramotswa was found hanging 500 metres from the Mokolodi junction in a bush...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 26 April 2016

Botswana creditworthiness upheld

This followed a review that took account of the commodity price shock and impact on the country’s economic and fiscal strength. “Moody’s noted that the current economic and fiscal challenges, emanating from the external...

Brian Benza 26 April 2016