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In Wednesday paper
17 May 2016
Preparations for bodybuilding contest on course
One of the organisers, Champion Mbewe said the show, which will be held at the Airport Junction has seen the arrival of broadcast partners, Btv and Duma FM as well as Dirang Car Rental, who will sponsor the Men’s Physique category. He said thus...
399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2016
Basketball camp aims to build 2024 Olympics team
The training camp, which will feature 50 young basketball players, takes place from August 26 to 29 in Gaborone. GoA is the brainchild of US National Basketball Association (NBA) outfit, Toronto Raptors president and general manager,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
BOMaid marathon to celebrate countrys rich history
The most recent being at the Olympics where the marathon route passed through all the city’s historical sites including one of the world’s seven wonders, Christ the Redeemer statue that towers above the city. As the world moves towards...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 17 May 2016
beMOBILE waits for new BFA leadership on prize money
This follows the conclusion of the league programme last week after Township Rollers thumped arch-rivals Mochudi Centre Chiefs 5-1 in a play-off match to determine this season’s title winners. Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, beMOBILE...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Loss of sponsors hits BFA finances
“We didn’t do well this year compared to last year. We are P5.1 million in the red due to loss of sponsorships from Orange and BancABC,” Motlogelwa said. In 2016, BFA’s income was P21.9 million compared to last year’s...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Miss Independence BOT50 hosts fashion show
According to the event organiser, Gaonyafale Phuti the event will determine who will make it to the grand finale in September by selecting 12 ladies who will compete for the crown. However, she pointed out that they have not yet confirmed the date...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Young Africa announces its arrival in Botswana
Organisers of the event, Jelena Mitrovic and Maarten Weers were visibly elated at the support and the attendance of young people from Gaborone. “About 60 youngsters came through to the project today and we hope there will be more next...
475,Correspondent,, 17 May 2016
Mookodi dethroned as Miss Africa Botswana
According to the Miss Africa rules and regulations , a titleholder is not allowed to participate in other pageants and competitions while they are still in office. The 22-year-old was recently crowned Top Model Africa 1st princess. Mookodi has...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Mookodi dethroned as Miss Africa Botswana
According to the Miss Africa rules and regulations , a titleholder is not allowed to participate in other pageants and competitions while they are still in office. The 22-year-old was recently crowned Top Model Africa 1st princess. Mookodi has...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Mookodi dethroned as Miss Africa Botswana
According to the Miss Africa rules and regulations , a titleholder is not allowed to participate in other pageants and competitions while they are still in office. The 22-year-old was recently crowned Top Model Africa 1st princess. Mookodi has...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Up close and personal with Miss Interbank 2016
Showbiz: Tell us how you arrived at this point. Mpho: My colleagues encouraged me to join because they believed I had potential, they pushed me to it and I ended up doing it. I was nervous and very scared because it was my first pageant and I...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Accountants urged to lead economic transformation
Over the years, research has shown that accountants influence the behaviour of individuals, companies, not-for-profits, governments and ultimately the economy as a whole. Prominent businessman, Abel Monnakgotla said the role of accountants in the...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Seretse declines to link rise in companies to ESP
Seretse told Parliament recently when answering a question from the Member of Parliament (MP) for Gaborone Central, Phenyo Butale who asked the minister to indicate the total number of companies registered since the announcement of the ESP. Seretse...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 17 May 2016
Blue chips drag BSE southwards
After shedding 2.2% last week, the DCI lost another 0.11% on Monday strengthening a southwards trend that has characterised the market since the beginning of the year. This year performance of the bourse is a direct contrast to 2015 where the...
406,Brian Benza,, 17 May 2016
Roy Sesana
17 May 2016
Judiciary is polarized
For decades of independence, Botswana was hailed as exemplary for maintaining peace and the independent Judiciary. There has been a shift, with divisions and polirasation of the Judiciary. This critical arm of governance finds itself in a precarious...
540,Monitor Editor,, 17 May 2016
Botswana must encourage innovation and creativity - Molefhi
Officially launching the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) week on Monday, Molefhi said science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers facilitate the resolving of complex problems of today’s world and its future. He...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 17 May 2016
Water shortage jeopardises residents health
Out of desperation, the villagers said they have resorted to using unsafe water. This emerged during a kgotla meeting addressed by Serowe North Member of Parliament who is also the assistant minister of agriculture, Kgotla Autlwetse, at the villages...
61634,Imi Mokgethi,, 17 May 2016
Mozambique envoy decries delay of museum
Speaking during a courtesy visit to the town mayor’s office, Fernandes said construction was supposed to be underway by September 5 but it looks like the schedule is behind time. “We are concerned about the progress of the erection of...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 17 May 2016
Govt engages church on poverty eradication
Speaking at the Botswana Council of Churches (BCC) golden jubilee celebrations held at Kagisong Centre over the weekend, Makgalemele said his ministry will continue to partner with churches to build their capacity to disseminate information on...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 17 May 2016
Limkokwing opens campus in Sierra Leone
The campus was established last month making it the fourth LUCT campus on the continent after others in Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana, which is the biggest and oldest LUCT campus in Africa. Since the Botswana campus is the biggest LUCT campus on...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Woman allegedly beaten to death
According to the station commander, superintendent Michael Maphephu, the deceased together with the accused and their group of friends went on a drinking spree at a shebeen. Apparently the arguments started on their way home from the...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 17 May 2016
UB study finds rights of disabled not adequately addressed
Professor Sourav Moukhopadhyay and Emmanuel Moswela undertook the study in partnership with the Disability Support Services Unit, Law Department and support from the Open Society Initiative of Southern Africa (OSISA). The researchers argue that...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
They planned to shoot us...
They told Mmegi that over 10 law enforcement officers who attended to their matter nearly shot them, had it not been for one officer who pleaded for their mercy. The four Basarwa from New Xade are Dingalelo Nagayapo, Modumo Kgolelakang, Monxobuke...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Menopause makes grannies rape targets
Of recent there has been a rise in rape cases involving young men raping women old enough to be their grandmothers in the country. According to the health workers, such cases are escalating due to the belief that older women’s sexual...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 17 May 2016
Masisi encourages BDP to ditch Modenga
Insiders who attended the Sunday meeting, which lasted for a few minutes before it was called off, have also indicated that Masisi ordered the regional leadership to consult with Modenga, the mayor Sylvia Muzila as well as concillors. The sources...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Dilambs Followers e suga banana
Dilamb’s Followers Apostles mo Maun le yone e tshwere ka thata go bopa banana ba mo metlheng ya gompieno ba amiwang ke botlhokatsebe jo bo atileng mo lefatsheng leno. Kereke e yone ya bona go le botoka go phutha banana go ba godisetsa mo...
59077,Keagisitswe Dioka,, 17 May 2016
Joseph Dijara - Kakapa ya botaki ya Zowa
Mongwe wa banana ba ba neng ba reetsa ke Joseph Dijara wa Letlhakane kwa kgaolong ya Boteti. Joseph yo tota a tlholegang kwa Toromoja, a le dingwaga di 27, ke motaki mme o boleletse Naledi fa a tshotswe ka bokgoni jo mme a bolela fa go tshela yoo...
52150,Edward Pekenene,, 17 May 2016
ESP ga e thuse banana gotlhelele!
Jaanong go lebega o kare ga se sone tota se se neng se rerwa kwa tshimologong. Ntswa dipalo tsa puso di ise di rebolwe mabapi le dikompone tsa banana baba sologetsweng molemo ke ESP, bangwe ba santse ba bonala ba gobeya mo mekgwatlheng, fa bangwe...
399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2016
Dihutshane di falodisitse monna kgolegelo
Kgaodi, yo aneng a seka a diela lekgotla nako ka go ipona molato, o ne a sekela gore e rile ka kgwedi ya Lwetse ngogola e tlhola gararo, a etela mongongoregi ebong Boitumelo Ratladi ko lefelong la gawe la bonno. Ya re go gorogeng koo a...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 17 May 2016
Ba re lenaneo la ESP ke lefela
Jaanong kwa bokone-bophirima e fetogile selelo ka ntata ya lenaneo la go rudisa itsholelo la ESP le barui ba reng ke leina fela. Fa ba bua le Naledi mo potsolotsong bosheng, barui ba kgadile tsamaiso ya lenaneo leo ba sa kgwe mathe. Ba boletse fa go...
59077,Keagisitswe Dioka,, 17 May 2016
A re bue ka manatetshapuo a lefoko pelo
E re motho a tsamaya ka bonya, go twe o goga dinao, o imelwa ke maoto e le a gagwe. Gore a itlhaganele go twe a tsose dinao. Ka gone go rata go kgabisa puo, Motswana a nna le manatetshapuo a a dirisang lefoko ‘pelo.’ E tlaa re gompieno re...
17 May 2016
Recreational life in early Gaborone (Part 1)
Anecdote and word of mouth reports suggest that there was a vigorous, and enjoyable social life for expatriates centred around the police and the public works department. George Sim’s founding of the Gaborone Club in 1957 would have broken...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
In Wednesday paper
17 May 2016
Two to slug it out for BRU presidency
Clubs are eagerly awaiting the contest after incumbent, Elijah Jones opted not to seek another term. Botho Riders’ chairperson, Simon Kanaimba said his club wants to see new leadership taking over at BRU. He said Gilbert has a good track...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Low women response for FIBA tourney
The low numbers are across all women’s age groups, with five slots still unoccupied for the women’s open. The girls Under-13, -15 and -18 have 10, nine and five vacant spots as each must have 10 teams. On the other side, there has been...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
BTTA dismiss unfair play reports
Players reportedly learnt of fixtures at the 11th hour. “They use social media to communicate, if you are not in one of those platforms you are doomed. At times, we receive calls on match day notifying us on our fixtures. This has an impact on...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 17 May 2016
Highlanders sense sinister motive as players strike
Monyeki said since their sponsor, Botswana Railways (BR) has told them that there is no money, they now rely on grants from the Premiership. “I think there is more to this because we normally pay our players as late as the 15th, but they never...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 17 May 2016
Major players back Kast
Tlatsa Lebala Music Concert, formerly known as Fill Up The Stadium, is scheduled for May at the National Stadium. The 33-year-old rapper has so far received support and help from major players such as the Hamptons Jazz Festival, Urban Soul and...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Hope beckons for fashion designers
Olopeng told the designers that his ministry intends to meet local retail stores owners to find a way to sell local products in their stores. “Before we can approach the stakeholders, we need to know what you want us to tell them. We need to...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Headway in regulation of construction industry
The draft bill was initially presented to the construction industry in September 2014 following the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis’ (BIDPA) recommendations in September 2011. Speaking at the handover in Gaborone yesterday,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Inflation slows to all-time low
The decrease was mainly driven by the transport sector with the drop in fuel prices slowing the rate of price increases. The December inflation is the lowest rate recorded since Botswana adopted the pula currency in 1976, with the...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Labour loopholes again exposed
While the nature of their businesses vary, the common vein in both developments is the apparent unrepresentative nature of the retrenchment process. Workers in both companies are not disputing the reasons for the retrenchments. In the trucking...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 17 May 2016
Nasha Khama
17 May 2016
Garebatshabe strikes gold in the cyber space
A quick background check of this young intellectual, who is also the CEO of Intellegere Holdings, will quickly give a clear picture of who he is. Garebatshabe is the brains behind apps such as Learn Setswana, Music Anti Piracy as well as Biz...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
A re tsenya moko mo nameng ?
Ga twe kgosi o ne a lela ka gore badirela puso koo, ba dira tiro ka go itsapa; A re maphata a puso a goga dinao mo tirong; ke gore ga go dirwe tiro ka tlhoafalo. Ga twe gone mo phuthegong eo, kgosi o ne a re, ga go a siama gore e re fa...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Mma Shaw The mother of Palapye
The routine seemed to be more or less standardised. Some sort of food, although not as far as I remember a meal, tea, fat cakes, whatever, a hymn and a prayer and a handout of whatever Mma Shaw had managed to garner in the preceding days –...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Rising Minestone crime vexes police
Addressing residents recently, Central Police assistant station commander, Assistant Superintendent Onias Madziba described Minestone as one of the most crime-prone spots in his policing area, adding that cases were on the march. “Minestone is...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2016
Judgement day for Moroka in shooting death
Nthomiwa is expected to rule on whether Moroka has a case to answer. Moroka, who is also the chairperson of the Vision 2036 presidential task team, shot the teenager dead on his farm in 2014, allegedly telling police he mistook the youngster for a...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 17 May 2016
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