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beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Goals

14 May 2016

beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Results

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beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Standings

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2016

In Thursday Paper

14 May 2016

Stepmother did not confess to murder

Broadhurst Police Station commander, Bonosi Molapisi, told Mmegi that, “We managed to exhume the body yesterday (Tuesday). The family was involved and they came to identify the body”. The station commander explained that to locate the...

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BISA athletics return after years absence

BISA’s marketing and communications manager, Letsweletse Jonas said the 46-year-old competition returns a year after last year’s absence due to lack of financial support from their traditional sponsor, the Ministry of Education and Skills...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2016

Deaf Sports Federation decries lack of funds

Speaking to Mmegi Sport on the sidelines of the launch of the Deaf Basketball clinic hosted by Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) in Gaborone yesterday, Moyo said his office encountered a lot of challenges daily but lack of money had...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2016

Women Zebras knocked out

Mamello Makhabane opened the scoring for Banyana when she converted from the penalty spot in the 15th minute. Sanah Mollo doubled the lead in the 30th minute after a champagne pass from Janine Van Wyk. Nompumelelo Nyandeni scored the third goal to...

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2016

BRU optimistic in sponsor search

BRU secretary general, Ernest Mantsi told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they are working tirelessly to secure funding for the league. He said some companies have shown interest, but they have not yet reached an agreement with BRU. “I cannot...

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Police XI, Moyo part ways

“Yes, I can confirm that we parted ways with him on Tuesday. Our belief was that the team’s performance was not improving. We were of the view that with three games remaining and currently positioned at number seven on the log, our...

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Orange Letlhafula tickets on sale

This year the organisers have chosen a theme that centres on family, ‘Tshomarelo ngwao go ya Dikokomaneng’. Speaking to Showbiz yesterday, Orange’s Mosarwa Molema said that this year’s edition will be most exciting because...

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Skununu party to bring Nasty C as supporting act

OBVDO told Showbiz that the Adibaddest Skununu Party is meant to celebrate his video, which has reached more than 7,000 views on YouTube. He said they brought in Nasty C as a supporting act to show Batswana that local artists can headline their own...

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Telling native stories on stage

Prolific stage performers, Mpho Rabotsima and former Big Brother Africa (BBA) contestant, Goitse Kgaswane, are the leads in the roles of Karabo and Lerato respectively. Thomas Mpoeleng directed the play. Baratani - The Hill of Lovers is a...

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Turnstar seeks P300m for Mlimani expansion

According to the group’s managing director, Gulaam Abdoola, Turnstar proposes to fund the Mlimani City expansion through a mix of bank debt, internal cash reserves and the issue of up to $30million of dollar-denominated convertible...

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SA wheat tariff hike wont impact on local market

Speaking to the Mmegi Business in an interview, Nkosi Mwaba the association’s chairman said the 34 percent increase in the import duty on wheat announced by the South African government last week will have no direct impact on the local...

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FMB scare, a wake-up call

Following the discovery of the animal, a carrier of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), the Department of Veterinary Services suspended animal movement in the affected areas. Since the beginning of the week, the movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 14 May 2016

Parliament

14 May 2016

Govt addresses Tlhalogang accommodation crisis

Assistant education and skills development minister Fidelis Molao, whose Shashe West constituency includes Borolong, said 24 houses would be built under the Economic Stimulus Programme this financial year. The school has 80 teachers and 23 staff...

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Boyfriend turned conman stands trial

At the time of the incident, the duo’s victim was working at Dumela Filling Station as a stock taker. Prosecutor Mongisto Chigala called the first state witness, Kgomotso Butale, the victim, to narrate the facts of what happened before and...

59072,Onneile Zibani,, 14 May 2016

Schools run short of mattresses

It is almost a year now since the three boarding schools have been experiencing the shortage. Three junior community schools affected are Mmathethe JSS, Nthwalwang CJSS (Digwana) and Mogale JSS (Maokane). Only Chichi JSS in Molapowabojwang is not a...

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UN Women prioritises gender parity in politics

UN Women country programme manager, Karin Fueg reiterated the need for gender parity in development. The agency has the mandate to coordinate gender equality and women empowerment within the UN and support member states to advance the same. Like...

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BMWU defers handing in BCL petition

The mine management had informed the union in writing that they would be away on a business trip from Tuesday to Thursday and would only be available next week. At the same time the union’s application for a police permit to demonstrate was...

403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 14 May 2016

Mbulawas last comment

Mbulawa has been posted to head the south central division, and will be based in Palapye. Bosija has already resumed work as the face of the service and replaces Mbulawa. Bosija is not a stranger to the police public relations unit, he left in mid...

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Police to charge defaulters

The department imposed the ban on Tuesday following a suspected incursion of buffaloes at Moreane crush in Lotlhakane East, near Kanye. The suspicion arose after authorities spotted, shot and killed one buffalo in the area. As a result, veterinary...

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Khama-led SADC rejects gays proposal

The SADC-sponsored United Nations Resolution on Women, the Girl Child and HIV, which was adopted by the UN recently, was established to curb the high prevalence rate and the effect that the HIV epidemic has on the southern African region. The...

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Moiteela rains blows on Moswaane

Moswaane and the party’s Francistown South branch chairperson, Ford Moiteela, reportedly engaged in a brutal fistfight at Phillip Matante East ward on Tuesday evening. The fight broke out as the party members were discussing plans...

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In Wedensday Paper

14 May 2016

Ndlovu shrugs off pressure ahead of CAF campaign

Speaking after Saturday’s 3-1 win over BDF XI, Ndlovu stated that he is going to stick to his principles and will not be put under pressure by those who wants to satisfy their needs. “I must say Orapa supporters must not start running...

65243,Tlotlo Kebinakgabo,, 14 May 2016

Phikwe region kick-starts womens youth league

Speaking during the launch, Botswana Football Association (BFA) president Maclean Letshwiti emphasised the importance of partnership among all key stakeholders in the growth of football, thus imploring the residents and local authorities to work...

61634,Imi Mokgethi,, 14 May 2016

Winless Young Zebras crash out of COSAFA

The 1-0 loss to South Africa on Monday evening confirmed their winless campaign at this year’s event where they also failed to score a single goal. Siyabonga Mbatha scored the only goal of the match for South Africa against Botswana in the...

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Green Lovers sinking in the Premier League

They are currently sitting at the bottom of the log with just five points and a goal difference of minus 13. However head coach, Othusitse Kootswele said they will not give up in the fight for survival. He said he is worried because other teams in...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2016

Electro music gaining recognition

Being one of the very few electro house DJs, German Dollar has always been consistent and passionate with playing the music genre on the decks. As one of the few electro music DJs he has previously faced challenges with promoters when it came to...

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Miss Plus Size Botswana readies for the world

Speaking at a press conference held at Curves Gym in Gaborone, Tumagole said she was starting gym in order to tone her body. “I am starting gym to tone up my body. I want to prove to people that even plus size women can tone down their bodies...

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Explore tasty African foods this weekend

In an interview with Showbiz the anchor Chef at the event Thulani Moyo, who will be coordinating all the cuisines, said people must explore the different dishes from Africa. “There will be food from West Africa, North Africa, East Africa and...

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Mhlangas book inspires, motivates

In the 126-paged wisdom filled book, Mhlanga eloquently shares testimonies and experiences of his life with the reader. The 26-year-old pastor, having dealt with some bad cards in life, seeks to use his experiences to reach out to broken and lost...

49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 14 May 2016

Team Distant collaborates with Dr Malinga

The track was released a fortnight ago. “Upon hearing our track Sedi laka, Malinga gave us a call and said he was interested on collaborating with us on a track for his album. We worked on the beat and his vocals were fused with the beat to...

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Alexander Forbes reviews processes to enhance efficiency

“We have already had a trial run for the processing of the retirement claims the past month and I am happy to tell you that it was successful as we managed to transfer some of our clients’ claims within 24 hours,” he...

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Interest rates end year steady at 5.5%

In a statement released after the meeting, Bank of Bank (BoB) said it had concluded that the outlook for price stability remains positive, with the inflation forecast within the 3 – 6 percent objective range in the medium term. “The...

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2016

WUC posts P121m artificial profit

The parastatal’s financial results for the period showed it realised revenues of P1.3 billion in the year while expenses stood at P1.57 billion. This left the corporation with a loss of P242 million and in a state that makes it unable to...

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Mogae is the worst President we ever had

They are invariable. They only diverge in skin texture, elevation and otherwise. Their mould and character is one. But I took issue with those who seemed to believe Rre Mogae was the best and this is how I threw a stick at a python (go latlhela...

475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2016

Ignore flattering judgement by TI on Botswana

Khama added that to further strengthen our zero tolerance commitment to fighting corruption, the Whistle Blowing Act, which provides protection for those who help expose abuses, was approved in July 2016. It has become a norm that our SONA...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 14 May 2016

BDC

Kwangkwetla

14 May 2016

Barcelos robbery suspects granted bail

Tshepo Batshabane (22), Tshwanelo Tshimologo (34) and Thabo Dube (32) were arrested on August 15, 2016 during a shootout with the police at roadblock in Lobatse. Dube was injured on the left hand and admitted at Princess Marina Hospital. He was...

49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 14 May 2016

North East tops PSLE results, again

In four consecutive years since 2013, the NED has been holding on to this position and did it again this year with the South East region the runners-up again. The regional director for operations in the Ministry of Basic Education, Galesenngwe...

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Drug dealers are witches Moswaane

He said this during the handover of the new Gerald Estate Junior Secondary School recently. Moswaane said the students’ behaviour, which most of the time is influenced by the use of drugs, is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. He said acting...

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BCP against BDF reckless spending

“We are for spending informed by thorough security threats analysis and needs assessment. Most threats the country is facing are unconventional threats; there are human security threats such as poverty, unemployment, income and wealth...

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Richard calls for ministry of youth

When addressing the press yesterday, the youth league president said youth is a big community on itself that forms 60% of the population. “President Ian Khama during State of Nation Address says youth development fund which has an annual...

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UDC, BCP talks conclude today

Mmegi has it in good authority that the second negotiating team that is made up of the executive committee members of the two parties will meet today in Gaborone to finalise the talks. The negotiating teams also met yesterday as part of a process to...

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Study shows startling sexual behaviour

A total of 7205 participated in the study in which 33% of them have admitted to having lost virginity before age 13. It was conducted from February to April 2015. The study, undertaken every five years in partnership with the US government...

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BLLAHWU Burial Society loses court battle against Union

Judge Michael Leburu yesterday dismissed the scheme’s application saying they had no business with the union since they have long disassociated from it. The burial society had recently taken the union and Registrar of Trade Unions&...

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