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In Tuesday Paper
09 May 2016
Riot police sjambok jobseekers
In the evening, reports suggested at least four journalists covering the case had been arrested, while several protestors had been charged with common nuisance. Long publicised through social media, the demonstration began at the National Assembly at...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Rio 2016: Second boxer held over alleged sex assault
She alleged Jonas Junius, 22, had grabbed her and tried to kiss her. She also accused him of offering her money to have sex. Junius is competing in the light-welterweight division. Last week, a Moroccan boxer was arrested by police after...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Nomadic Malume joins Amahot
“We have agreed literally on everything with the coach (Moyo),” club secretary Kebonye Tau revealed. “We are currently processing his work permits and he will start working as soon as his papers are ready.” Moyo also...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2016
Motlhanka, Abbasi lead Tladi to victory
Ditlhase scored 141 in 20overs for the loss of four wickets. Their opening batsmen, John Mokokwe and Sooraj Kollery, faced a testing spell in the opening stages. In the eighth over, Mokokwe was bowled out by Tladi spinner Mmoloki Mooketsi having...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Colff misses out on the semis
Colff, making his debut at the Olympics did well on Sunday and finished behind Turkmenistan’s Merdan Atayev and Timothy Wynter of Jamaica who scooped positions one and two reepectively in Heat one of the category. He finished ahead of four...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2016
Chiefs set to appoint Mafu as coach
“Mafu is one of the guys we have considered. He has all the credentials needed to coach in our league. However we have not signed anything yet. We are in advanced talks with him and if everything goes according to plan we will surely appoint...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 09 May 2016
Its Super Tuesday as Sebego, Letshwiti launch
Incumbent Sebego has chosen to go back to his childhood turf of Old Naledi where he grew up. Sebego, who has preached continuity and argued that he is being sabotaged, will be the first to launch his team at the Bona Tatso restaurant this...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Maitisong fiesta thrills Bontleng residents
The event that was hosted by Maitisong in collaboration with Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture (MYSC) was attended by a large number of residents from Bontleng and neighbouring wards such as White City, Newstands, New Canada, Extention 14 and New...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Filmmakers gear up for first ever expo
The event will be the first coming together of film and TV industry professionals under one roof. Inspired by the US China Film and Television Industry Expo, Film and TV Expo Botswana will give attendees a chance to interact, engage, consult...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Celebrating friendship the Japanese way
Hirota, who has over 30 years experience as a musician, was accompanied by his ensemble the Taiko Drummers. They staged an interesting act, rarely witnessed in local music festivals. Hirota and his crew performed nine musical pieces and most of them...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Youth encouraged to venture into tourism
Speaking in Parliament recently, he said local communities where there is tourism potential are prioritised and equipped with the necessary skills to build capacity and empower the youth. “Eco-tourism encourages promotion of culture and...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 09 May 2016
BSE gets Thomas Murray rating
The CSDB is a private company wholly owned and operated by the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), which provides clearing services for transactions undertaken by the bourse. Further, the CSDB has been rated A+ with a positive risk impact with respect to...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2016
SPEDU economic prospects promising
Speaking at a stakeholder consultative conference hosted by the Mmadinare Development Trust (MDT) last week, SPEDU chief executive officer Mokubung Mokubung highlighted that his organisation has a significant number of projects that will soon be...
61634,Imi Mokgethi,, 09 May 2016
Local firm acquires licence to run F-town abattoir
Judex managing director and owner, Harry Moloi has confirmed that the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) gave the abattoir, owned by the Francistown City Council (FCC), the green light last week. “We received the licence on Friday. The...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
BURS holds e-services workshops
The purposes of the workshops are: l To rollout the e-services platform and create a feedback mechanism from the business community l To give the business community an opportunity to interact with BURS on one-on-one basis for better appreciation of...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2016
EU hands over pre-primary materials to govt
The EU shares in the Government’s resolve to ensure that children receive good education that prepares and supports them to face the challenges that life puts before them. Reception classes in public schools are one of the flagship projects of...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2016
Scattering Vultures
09 May 2016
Green monkey on youth ministrys back
For lack of a better word, the group could be best described as naive. Farmers are organised into groups and associations that engage their parent ministry and the universe of different financial sector participants are equally well structured....
450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2016
Opposition mulls banning state media
Mmolotsi told journalists last week that the opposition had complained on several occasions about being shunned by the state media, especially Botswana Television (Btv), which he said covers their events but does not screen them. “We can give...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Hundreds of Bakgatla to sue Council
The residents, who have formed a committee of 10 members operating under the name Balli (the aggrieved), say they are angered by the fact that both the council and the contractor Monamodi Madille, do not want to own up to their mistakes but are...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Late screening, poor facilities spur kidney diseases Association
The society’s concerns come after Parliament learnt last week that there are currently 351 patients on kidney dialysis throughout the country, with a total of 10 transplants done since 2011, all of them outside Botswana. Society founder, Kitso...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Measles campaign rolls on despite deaths in Namibia
Yesterday, assistant health minister, Alfred Madigele said the campaign was going well and had not resulted in any deaths or serious challenges. “The campaign is going very well. We have not registered any deaths associated directly with...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Alcohol lobby hails drop in drunken accidents
“The above statistics confirm that drinking while under the influence of alcohol is the fourth lowest traffic offence in Botswana. Major traffic offences continue to be speeding, which has been leading for decades, and other offences,”...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Mother killer remanded in custody
The accused Dibebe Ngele (44), a barber, was denied bail after his second appearance in court before senior magistrate Thebeetsile Mulalu. Two weeks ago Ngele shocked the nation when he allegedly tied his mother Thandiwe Mbulawa (63) to the back of...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Boatile wont seek third term
Boatile says he has played his role as the party’s youth chairman and it was time to hand the baton. NYEC elections will be held next year around April or May. Boatile became the NYEC chair in 2012, when he was 28 years and retained his seat...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
More jail time for alleged human trafficker
Banda is facing trial for allegedly trafficking three children and sexually exploiting one of them in the process. Banda was intercepted in Pitsane village when he was allegedly in the process of trafficking a 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 09 May 2016
In Friday paper
09 May 2016
Fencing makes strides despite financial constraints
Speaking to Mmegi Sport in the wake of a successful trip to South Africa, Modongo said the fencers currently do not afford internationally required fencing equipment hence they resorted to using training suits. “Our problem is that we do...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 09 May 2016
Raguin gives hope to future tennis stars
Raguin came to Botswana to marry his sweetheart Segametsi in 2004 after meeting her while they were students at National Institute of Oriental languages in Paris, France. After they married, they went back abroad to further their studies and...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,,65286,Mpho Tshwaane,, 09 May 2016
Super Sunday for First Division North
BR Highlanders, TAFIC and Motlakase Power Dynamos have been neck-and-neck since the league started. After nine games, TAFIC sit on top with 22 points and 12 goals with Highlanders breathing heavily on them on 20 points and 11 goals. Motlakase...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2016
Young Zebras have a mountain to climb against Lesotho
The Botswana team lost 2-0 in their first match against the marauding Swaziland on Wednesday. Young Zebras were outplayed by Swaziland and showed no signs of scoring. The coach, George Mogopodi is probably having sleepless nights after watching...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Is the BPP worth its salt? In response to Takula Lenyatso
It is not in my nature to respond to ideologically naked and pubescent statements but I felt compelled to do so in this instance in defence of Fidel Castro, socialism, and the unity of the UDC. This statement is neither an isolated incident nor a...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2016
BPS is responsible for officer, inmates deaths
It has since emerged that Ntsuape, who is facing murder, attempted murder and arson charges had connived with the deceased inmate to escape from lawful custody. The question that remains unanswered is why the police opted to transport such a...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2016
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O latlhetse tlhware legonyane
09 May 2016
Chiefs miserable form continues
The Kgatleng giants are on 14th position, a relegation spot, after yet another league defeat on Wednesday evening at the hands of Jwaneng Galaxy. Magosi went down 2-1 to their former employee Mike Sithole at the Galaxy Stadium, representing their...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
New security threats to the SADC region
This globalisation has created a world virtually devoid of national borders. Unfortunately these changes have also made it easier for members of highly sophisticated and organised criminal syndicates to pursue a complex web of lucrative legal and...
53170,Solly Rakgomo,, 09 May 2016
Where are the jobs Mr President?
A possibility was even made by the Speaker that in the event the President fails to complete his SONA speech, the Vice President may have to assist him. The President didn’t connect with the speech, it was as if he was reading somebody...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
BDF must bring back Defence Logistics Command (Part 2)
This weekend I received a call from a retired senior officer who has spent his whole career life as a logistician. He expressed to me without mincing words his utter disappointment in the way I had written about his former unit. I would suggest to...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Legend of Tadi-mothwana: a myth unpacked
Though not everything said in ancient times can, of course, be taken literally, many researchers, myself included, have seen more to these tales than meets the eye – especially where Sumerian, Egyptian, European and American versions are...
2213,L M Leteane,phpFA0D.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Ashiyane Digital Security Team
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52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Pop Up Model for creatives
For the past three months a portion of Main Mall, the east square dubbed the Diamond Square has been slowly developing into a Pop Up model environment with a group of young creative entrepreneurs setting it up. It has already started with a few...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Matlotla succeeds despite challenges
Abel Sename, born 28 years ago in Mmathubudukwane village, is the brain behind a group that has experienced great success. Matlotla released their first album titled Lefukufuku in 2014, an album which two years later was nominated as one of the best...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 09 May 2016
Stamps, an embodiment of Botswanas culture and history
According to Wikipedia, a postage stamp is a small piece of paper that is purchased and displayed on an item of mail as evidence of payment of postage. Before postage stamps were used, letters were hand-stamped with ink to confirm the payment of...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Mamelodi to take a break from football
Mamelodi who has served local football for many years has seen the game transform significantly. He is currently FIFA development officer. “I am not relocating with the office as I want to take a different route from football even though for...
65243,Tlotlo Kebinakgabo,, 09 May 2016
Binns breaks the PR consultancy mould
BusinessWeek: What is Hotwire PRC and how did it start? Binns: Hotwire is an integrated communications firm, which is a home for brand champions and seasoned marketers who do not only develop, grow and nurture brands as we are...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
Facebook rules
The vast majority of them do, but a few seem not to have realised how it’s meant to work. That’s my fault for not making it clear. Mea culpa. Let’s start with one of the basics. Naming people. Please don’t name...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 09 May 2016
BPOPF sees fund growing to P90bn
The Fund’s AUM currently stands at P55.5 billion having grown 7.5% from P51.7 billion in 2015. Under a new five-year strategy to kick in next year, CEO Boitumelo Molefe says the fund will look to alternative asset classes to sustain growth as...
406,Brian Benza,, 09 May 2016
Nico to pocket 40% from replica sales
They launched a deal with Pedigree Sport last weekend, which will see the company getting a larger share of 60% from the sales. The deal is expected to boost Nico financially after they were recently hard struck by the closure of the BCL Mine, which...
65243,Tlotlo Kebinakgabo,, 09 May 2016
BDC targets Nigeria, Ghana in expansion drive
Among the countries targeted for investments are Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia and Kenya. BDC managing director, Bashi Gaetsaloe told delegates at a stakeholder meeting this week that investing abroad will make the corporation more efficient, thereby...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2016
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