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In Tuesday Paper
02 May 2016
Chess, BISA discuss collaboration
BCF affiliates agreed at an annual general meeting held at Oasis Motel over the weekend that the two bodies continue with discussions on how the agreement would function. The meeting agreed that there should be a model on how chess at secondary...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Jenamo, Dintwe win Orange marathon
The 20-year old Jenamo, who is a Form 5 student at Francistown Senior Secondary School won the 42km men’s section, crossing the line in 2:30:37, just a few seconds ahead of Mopatwa Ntopo and Bashingile Ndabili in second and third positions...
61634,Imi Mokgethi,, 02 May 2016
Historic golf win for 13-year-old
Monyadzwe won by 78 points and received P4,000 cash. The young winner told Mmegi Sport that it was smooth sailing as he had immensely prepared for the tournament. “I want to encourage other young people to join this sport as it is a great...
61634,Imi Mokgethi,, 02 May 2016
Pilikwe Utd elated over Sesinyis SA move
Sesinyi, who shone for Orapa United last season, signed a two-year contract with the South African side. He is a product of the Pilikwe United development structures and although the Pilikwe side will not benefit from the sale, the club said...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 02 May 2016
Nigerian comedian Odeka ditches Botswana, again
The Nigerian actor-turn-comedian was previously scheduled to perform in Botswana, but failed because of visa restrictions. The organisers of the event then scheduled a second show, which was held at the Stanbic Piazza. The ‘Gerara Here’...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Choirs to render Clap-and-Tap music
The festival will assemble two local choirs, Maatla Gospel Choir and Ditsala Moreneng. In order to add more spice to the Clap-and-Tap festival, Lejwe La Motheo Gospel Choir from South Africa will also be part of the festival. Clap-and-Tap music has...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Kemodisa wins inaugural Just Gospel TV show
She walked away with the first prize of P200,000 in the show whose grand finale was postponed weeks back following the tragic death of the TV show executive producer Robert Muzila and presenter Thabo Dube. The duo perished in a horrific car accident,...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 02 May 2016
The township boy matures
Township Music 2 was released last week Friday. The rapper gave his fans an opportunity of listening to the 14-track album through streaming it on the Drama Boi App. Upon listening to the first track, Genesis, one will quickly notice that Drama Boi...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Sefalana seeks to grow FMCG business
In its audited financial results for the year ended April 30, 2016, managing director, Chandra Chauhan said last year the group did well in its core segments, being the FMCG businesses in both countries. “We anticipate further growth and...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Pula Steel extends employees unpaid leave
This is despite the fact that the parties went for mediation at the labour department early this week where Mmegi Business is informed that Pula Steel was ordered to pay the employees as it was found to be in contravention of Section 16 of the...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 02 May 2016
FNBB Industrial Branch renovations enhance customers experience
To this effect, the Bank has been underway with large scale renovations of its Industrial Branch, to equip the Branch with state-of-the-art features that will provide customers with a more seamless banking experience. The Branch re-opened its doors...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2016
Y Care Chair targets 422km charity run
The run will take place from the 1st to the 7th of August 2016. The Run will start in a village called Gakhibane, pass through Tsabong to Jwaneng. Overnight stopovers after every marathon/Ultra marathon completed will be in Tsabong, Kisa, Makopong,...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2016
Building wealth: A beginners guide to financial security
This is untrue. Saving and investing are rather straight-forward practices, requiring strong self-discipline, basic knowledge of the appropriate banking solutions and the will to spare whatever money you can every month. By handling your finances...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2016
BMD NEC
02 May 2016
Tax evasion hurting the economy
This is attributed to inadequate capacity to undertake more enforcement to cover all areas of the country, as well as public ignorance of the importance of tax as explained by the commissioner general Ken Morris. While shocking, this is not news....
450,Mmegi Editor,, 02 May 2016
UDC solidarity message with BTU
The theme is most appropriate in this challenging and changing period in labour relations in Botswana. The state of our education system is in gross shambles. So are the workers rights. Organising and Empowering teachers is at the forefront of UDC...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2016
Kapinga shines at BCP gathering
Just two days after quitting the public service, and returning home from duty as Botswana’s High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, Kapinga was a guest speaker at a BCP event held to honour one of the party icons, former Okavango Member of Parliament...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Public education system is sick- Khumoekae
Addressing delegates at the weekend Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) national elective congress, Khumoekae said the situation needs an urgent cure. “We are faced with self-created situation, somewhat, a self-imposed misery in that our education...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 02 May 2016
Men snub out-of-school education, training
Central Education Region director, Sonny Mooketsi said this was despite the fact that the programme continued to enhance and improve skill development among Batswana. OSET provides learning to adults who have generally been excluded from learning...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 02 May 2016
Five-month ultimatum for pirate driving schools
Speaking at a Driving Schools mini-Pitso in Jwaneng on Friday, the Road Safety coordinator, Timothy Phalane warned that the relevant provisions had come into effect last year, with unaccredited instructors and schools given a year’s grace...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
BR veteran loses appeal against dismissal
Motshereganyi Timothy, who was employed by BR from 1987 until his dismissal in 2005 following a disciplinary hearing, had sought to be reinstated or be awarded an increase in his exit package as he claimed that he been dismissed unfairly. Last week...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Opposition MPs blast ministers for shallow answers
The MPs’ frustrations followed the deputy speaker, Kagiso Molatlhegi’s message to the House that going forward, long questions would not be answered verbally, but would be given in writing to the MP. He said this was due to the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
BDF major fired for refusing command
Until August 2011, Botho Baatweng was a BDF major in the Air Arm division. However, his tenure was terminated after he refused to go for further training, as he argued that he was due to retire from the army in due course. Following numerous...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Coalition talks to be completed by Christmas
Briefly addressing the media at his party’s non-elective conference over the weekend in Shakawe, Rammidi said both parties have agreed on the final outcome. “I can assure you that the talks will be completed before the Christmas...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Political defection, not illegal, but is wrong?
Do defectors deserve vilification and the opprobrium that accompany them to their newfound political homes? Generally what isn’t illegal shouldn’t be wrong, at least under a secular state, we live in. In a non-secular state something may...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
In Friday Paper
02 May 2016
Phikwe tennis courts get facelift
The Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) had to play a waiting game owing to a dispute between the BNSC and the SPTC. The local authority wanted to expand the bus rank, which would have affected the tennis courts and the matter took long to be...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Judo admits using wrong constitution
BJF president, Estony Pridgeon admitted her committee’s blunder after the federation used a 2008 document, which was still a draft, awaiting approval from the Registrar of Societies. Pridgeon told Mmegi Sport that prior to the AGM the BJF...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 02 May 2016
Bondo gets first AFCON finals call-up
Godisamang had, in 2015, become the first official to make the AFCON finals cut. Bondo has been rewarded for his tireless efforts, which underlines his status as one of the continent’s best whistle man. He has handled a number of high profile...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Blood is thicker than water
Now the movie in discussion clearly takes movie enthusiasts on such a sentimental journey as to how life can throw one with lemons instead of glitz, Mel Gibson is renowned for these types of tales. Blood Father is the name of the story, this film is...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 02 May 2016
Chouka, Highlanders in battle of the Central District
Hosts and log leaders, Motlakase would want to put aside recent troubles after they were reported to have used a defaulter. Both Chouka and Highlanders have had a good start to the campaign. Motlakse have been in a brilliant run of form since going...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 02 May 2016
A United Kingdom: A display of potent dialogue
Movie dialogues are one of the most important aspects of movies and have the potential to make and break a work of film. Recently the local media was given a chance to see the screening of a biographical romantic drama film entitled A United Kingdom...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Mogopodi bemoans lack of friendly for Young Zebras
Speaking to Mmegi Sport after a practice match against Police XI on Wednesday, Mogopodi said his side could not secure an international friendly prior to the regional spectacular as most of his players were engaged in school commitments. “We...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2016
Light shines through Black Forest
It was a story that left the entire world shocked and inspired at the same time. Locally, another exciting story was that of ECCO City Greens 10 years ago when they won the Botswana Premier League (BPL) title in their second season in the top-flight...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Dont understand conceptual art, not your fault
There was uproar in the art industry, with all sorts of names hauled at artists such as Marcel Duchamp and others whose ready-mades had rattled the very definition of the work of art. This era marked the beginning of conceptual art. Somebody...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2016
Chiefs told to focus as GU loom
Mafu said although the victory against Rollers should serve as a motivation, the focus now should be entirely on their next opponents. “My job is to get everyone to forget about last game because that is done and dusted. We now have to focus...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
FIFA in the dark over BFAs Nato inquiry
Nato had joined Township Rollers from Indian side, Atletico de Kolkata but the move caused a stir when his registration was challenged. The switch was declared improper and Rollers lost 10 points and were fined as a result. Rollers appealed to the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Gender based violence depicted through the lens
The series of photographs dubbed ‘See What I See’ is being exhibited to the general public at various shopping centres such as Main Mall, Rail Park and African Mall. The See What I See project comprises of 16 photographs with each...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
We must all do our part
On June 3, President Ian Khama launched this important new policy. Botswana is now among the first countries to offer free antiretroviral therapy to any citizen living with HIV, regardless of their white blood cell count (CD-4 count), a...
61091,Earl Miller,phpXD85MY.jpg, 02 May 2016
The Same Bathobakae I knew
My response was that I was not aware of anyone who has passed on, but he presses on and tells me that someone had just called his wife to share the news of Cde Same Makgowa ‘Kwankweta’ Bathobakae. I instantly called her number and...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2016
Independent police complaints commission overdue
The existence of an oversight body will help to stabilise the manner in which the police work with members of the public. It does not only come in as a measure to protect the people from the police, but it also functions as protection armour for the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 02 May 2016
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02 May 2016
Enduring legacy of Fidel Castro
Such is the legacy that Fidel leaves behind that it is impossible to fully comprehend the sheer magnitude of the role he played in breaking the chains of millions across the Third World, both literally and figuratively, in defiance of the racist...
53170,Solly Rakgomo,, 02 May 2016
To Same Bathobakae; the call of death is a call of love
While William Shakespeare observed that “all that live must die, passing through nature to eternity”, no one could have been prepared for the untimely passing of Mma Bathobakae. I can only imagine what her family, friends and...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
BDF should bring back Defence Logistics Command
One of the best things that Lt Gen (ret) Fisher did for BDF was the establishment of the Defence Logistics Command (DLC). There was a lot of hype about the formation of commands at BDF because they opened up vacancies for promotion. It is only the...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Legend of Godumo-dumo: a myth unpacked (Part II)
However, a fearless boy called Mosimane wa Sankatane (‘Boy Who Does Not Retreat’ i.e. a fearless boy) immobilised it from inside with his spear, split open its belly, and managed to free everyone. As we then found, this was no mere,...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Large caps drag BSE southwards
Dragged down by poor performance of large caps such as Choppies, Sechaba, FNBB, Stanchart and Letshego, the mainstream DCI has lost nine percent since the beginning of the year. The market reached a 12-month low of 9,504.24 points mid-quarter before...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
Travel Lodge expands with new Conference Centre
The conference has a capacity of 800 people when seated with VIP boardrooms, recreation areas as well as a sophisticated bar and garden area. The new conference centre is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment with acoustic designed...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2016
A Review: Fela This Bitch of a Life: the Authorized Biography of Africas Musical Genius
The book was first published in France in 1982, this new edition came out this year with a foreword from Gilberto Gil, a note from the author, additional chapters at the end about the last years of Fela’s life from 1982 to his death in 1997,...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2016
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