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12 May 2016

Zika virus 'scarier than thought' says US

A wider range of birth defects has been linked to the virus, said Dr Anne Schuchat of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the mosquitoes that carry the virus could travel to more US states than previously thought, she said. The...

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Court interdicts Govt for unlawful 3% increment

Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) and its four-affiliate unions went to court seeking an interdiction of government’s unilateral salary hike, effective May 2016, as it was not decided at the Public Service Bargaining...

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Rollers slip out of Chiefs grasp

Chiefs had watched Township Rollers toil under the National Stadium floodlights, but the Kgatleng giants let their fierce opponents slip out of their hands at a critical moment. Most neutrals who wanted to see the race go down to the wire, yearned...

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FUB demands players protection in BPL saga

The players’ union wants the players rights to be respected in the ongoing crisis. The BFA circular followed the BPL disciplinary committee ruling over the protest lodged by Mochudi Centre Chiefs against rivals, Township Rollers. Chiefs had...

399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2016

We make football look easy - GU coach

The Argentinean coach, who arrived in Botswana in January, said: “We are happy with the win. We play excellent football, nice and easy passes. Galaxy scored by accident. We have a great technique and hardworking players. We play football while...

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Resignations rock Gunners

The two were instrumental in the club’s commercialisation drive which is at an advanced stage. “Yes I have resigned,” was all Kebopotswe could said. Masie’s mobile phone was unavailable but in a letter to the club, he cited...

49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 12 May 2016

Jele qualifies for Rio 2016

Jele who booked her Rio ticket after crossing the line in 51:50 to beat the qualifying time of 51:52. She becomes the first female track athlete to qualify for Olympics. Jele’s coach Justice Dipeba told Mmegi Sport yesterday that he was...

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Tlatsa Lebala campaign reaches fever pitch

“This is Batswana’s event and we want them to contribute and empower other unknown and upcoming artists,” he said. He said the voting lines are open to every local artist be it unknown, upcoming or established. “If you want...

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DJ Lemonka points out missing links

DJ Lemonka is one of the respected Motswako hip-hop DJs in South Africa. DJ Lemonka was in the country last week to promote an upcoming mix tape he did with Tatto Lefoko called 2744. He shared his sentiments on how he sees the local hip-hop industry...

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BTCL shares jump 30% on debut

The company listed 1.05 billion shares on the bourse marking the completion of the country’s first privatisation of a state-owned enterprise. The shares listed at one pula per share but moved up to P1.30 on its debut after 31,000 shares...

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Businesses ill-informed about EU trade prospects envoy

He said he was surprised and disappointed when he arrived in Botswana 18 months ago to discover that there was lack of interest and lack of awareness about the EU. “When I came here to talk about trade and interact with the trading community...

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Lerala Diamond Mine reopens

Promoters of the mine, Kimberley Diamonds Ltd (KDL) yesterday announced open pit mining operations have commenced at Lerala construction of the processing plant due for completion later this month. “Assuming that re-commissioning of the...

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Dear Madam Speaker Kokorwe

In most cases, the position is given to old people because in our culture wisdom of age is better than the pride of youth. We are not saying the youth cannot serve in that position with aplomb. Our submission is that in most of the cases, the...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 12 May 2016

Kirby Panama

12 May 2016

Our democracy is either stunted or shrinking, why?

Botswana was among the three countries to adopt multiparty democracy when she attained political independence; she did so when the majority of the newly independent African states swore by one-party or no-party ‘democracy.’ Our...

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Khama parades BMD activists

The new members, from the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), were received at Montsamaisa Junior Secondary School (MJSS) when Khama kick started a busy campaign weekend. The BDP is contesting the by-election, slotted for April 23, with the...

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Palapye 10 denied bail

The accused recently approached court pleading to be granted bail, saying they have never violated their bail conditions before and after they were committed to the high court for trial. Delivering a ruling on the application for bail by the...

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Venson-Moitoi radiates confidence for AU job

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission is the chief executive officer, legal representative and the commission’s accounting officer. She will be a candidate representing Botswana and southern Africa. Venson-Moitoi’s consultation...

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Botswana rated worlds best

The assistant minister revealed this recently during a wellness day by Botswana Ash (Botash), which engaged the whole community in an endeavour to promote healthy behaviours and improve health outcomes in society. Madigele indicated that the report...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 12 May 2016

Opposition blame BCL management for mine collapse

They blamed the situation on lack of proper planning and misuse of funds by both the government and the mine management. Botswana Congress Party (BCP)president, Dumelang Saleshando said it is not unusual that commodity prices fluctuate but government...

403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 12 May 2016

Chinese pledge to respect Botswana laws

This was after lawyers from Kebonyemodisa Law office inducted them on learning the laws of Botswana. Giving a keynote address, assistant minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Sadique Kebonang said Chinese investment in Botswana is welcome....

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UCCSA completes fire invasion enquiry

The four-man taskforce was set up by the church last May at the church’s synod meeting in Lobatse following frequent clashes between conservative and progressive members of the church over practices of pentecostalism. The taskforce met the...

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ZCC legal woes continue

The Palapye-based Isaac wants to join the proceedings before court to highlight that the 2009 Constitution was unlawful, had no force and that it should be declared null and void. Appearing before Justice Michael Mothobi of Gaborone High Court on...

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In Friday paper

12 May 2016

50to50

54378,Kennedy Ramokone,, 12 May 2016

Police dismisses Survival International claims - statement

For the record we wish to affirm that the allegation that people were shot at from a police helicopter is without any foundation whatsoever. There has in fact never been any occasion in which Botswana Police have ever shot at people from a helicopter...

475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2016

Ministry shuts down Formula One motors

“The ministry, therefore accordingly advises members of the public who are still having their vehicles with the company to make necessary arrangements towards removing or safeguarding their vehicles with immediate effect,” a statement...

399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2016

Unpaid Sankoyo players want leadership out

According to one player, who chose to remain anonymous for fear of victimisation, the club has not paid them for six months. “We live on constant promises,” he said. “We have not been paid for the past six months and we are told a...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 12 May 2016

Handball pushes for BISA inclusion

Handball is relatively new in the country and is still battling for popularity. National team coach, Harvinder Singh Dhalwal said the HAB executive committee is working around the clock to finalise a proposal to BISA to be included in their...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2016

Testing Olympic heats for Amos, Masilo

Amos, who won the country’s first ever Olympic medal at the London Games four years ago, will battle it out with Algeria’s Taoufile Makhloufi (Algeria) in the fifth heat. Makhloufi won gold at the London games in 2012 in the 1,500m race...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2016

Assembly to discuss only two motions

Delegates are expected to debate Kgalagadi South’s motion which seeks to have office bearers in office for four years instead of two. The other motion from the Nhabe region wants the independent election of the Botswana Premier League...

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A campaign like no other

It has been a campaign that had the nation on the edge of the seat, even eclipsing attention on the world biggest sporting competition, the Olympics. While three men are in the hat for the presidential post, it is widely viewed as a two-horse race...

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Rollers rout Chiefs to wrap title

Although they had said they have only 11 players ahead of the game, Chiefs managed to raise the adequate number of players including the substitutes. Lesego Molemogi whose contract had elapsed started in the middle together with Arnold Mampori...

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First Division chair denies wrongdoing

Sambandawe and his secretary general, Rapula Gaotlhobogwe were accused of unlawfully altering the names of delegates when they replaced Keitumetse Dijeng with treasurer, Mompati Ketlogetswe. Sambandawe said they acted according to the constitution...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 12 May 2016

Hopeful Notwane keep fingers crossed

Notwane were recently slapped with a two-year suspension from all football activities for taking football matters to court. The other year was suspended provided the team does not repeat the same offence. Speaking to Mmegi Sport this week, Notwane...

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Pick one now!

Incumbent, Tebogo Sebego faces Maclean Letshwiti and Solomon Mantswe for the presidency, while all other executive committee positions are up for grabs in line with the new BFA constitution. It has been difficult to predict which way the pendulum...

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Ceramics impress at Thapong show

The exhibits include drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, video and ceramics. Their expert handling of the materials and the conceptual interpretations, especially in ceramics works, which stand out, are perhaps a strong testimony of...

475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2016

Haunted by the past

He has been on the run since 2002’s Bourne Identity and nobody has ever managed to catch this rogue agent. He is that good. His 2016 blockbuster becomes the fifth film of the franchise after Bourne Identity, Bourne...

46405,Bakang Israel,, 12 May 2016

Art is sharing

French Artist Edgar Degas once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see”. It has been a decade since a group of students have come together with a mandate of sharing their creative works with the rest of...

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A tribute to Justice Legwaila

I was devastated beyond measure. A day earlier I had gone to Bokamoso to check on him, but on account of his apparent deterioration, I was not able to see him. Two weeks before his passing, on the 15th of July 2016, to be exact, I met my good friend...

475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2016

Vote for MacLean

I disagree, the time is now! I consider myself a player in the local opinion market place especially in sports. These are my views. They are not sponsored or edited, so help me God. I grew up in Selebi Phikwe where SATMOS was born. I mention SATMOS...

475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2016

Let football be tomorrows winner

After acrimonious wars or personality clashes in public, we plead with the contenders to display maturity and maintain cool heads. The contenders should go into this weekend’s elections bearing in mind that there will be winners and...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 12 May 2016

Travelling to China to eat snake

The Chinese will never starve. Unlike Africans they are not choosy. They eat almost everything. If something is poisonous, the Chinese remove the poison and enjoy the delicacy. That is why snake delicacy is not frowned upon in China. It is only the...

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We shouldve never left Baboon Camp

We are at a point of no return – a small riverside gate at Mbiroba Camp in Seronga. Our mekoro (dug-out canoes) are all loaded up. Ready to go. The team makes a circle holding hands and Leshego ‘Rich’ Motswai, one of the...

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Running a 407km labour of love

The facts and figures are awe-inspiring. Twenty villages covered over six days, with 407.85 kilometres run throughout. At least 1,500 people were reached in the campaign, with 1,268 tested for diabetes, of whom seven were found positive. On some...

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Hope springs eternal in Goodhope

Late last year, 32 teachers from Goodhope Senior were transferred following allegations of ‘political influence’ in the administration of the institution. Students were forced to go for months without teachers, but this was just one of...

49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 12 May 2016

Sinister signs in the sponsorship quota horizon

The ‘truism’ that tertiary institutions are producing non-market ready graduates, has been the talk of conferences and workshops held to strategise the country’s human capital development. In the past decade, institutions tasked...

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Police did the right thing, the wrong way

Did the decision by police officers on Monday, to blow a whistle and sjambok protestors amount to ‘forceful dispersal’ or police brutality? In terms of the right to gather, the law is clear. For three or more people to gather at an...

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Can you read

Here’s an example on when someone didn’t read. A few weeks ago a consumer contacted us to complain about a hotel in Gaborone where she’d booked a room. Being a modern woman, she’d done this online, using a well-known service...

48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 12 May 2016

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