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In Tuesday Paper
30 May 2016
Abu Camps wild elephant herd thrives with birth of new calf
Abu Camp has never lost sight of its vision to return previously captive elephants to the wild, an aspect that forms a key part of the Abu elephant programme. In partnership with renowned NGO, Elephants Without Borders, eight members of the Abu herd...
475,Correspondent,, 30 May 2016
BOKA still to implement meeting resolutions
During the meeting, delegates also discussed the minimum entry into the technical commission. BOKA public relations officer, Jerry Ditlhong told Mmegi Sport that the association is yet to implement the resolutions. He said they are waiting for BOKA...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Boyo promises Stimela return
Stimela, as the Mahalapye side is affectionately known, will be in the tough Debswana First Division North (DFDN) league after their relegation from the top flight. Stimela face former Premiership sides FC Satmos, Motlakase Power Dynamos, ECCO City...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 30 May 2016
Phikwe coaches blame constituency league for falling standards
One of the coaches, Baetsi Motlogelwa of Phikwe Aces highlighted that a significant number of talented players join the league for the money, noting that this consequently destroys their careers as the tournament does not have skilled coaches to...
61634,Imi Mokgethi,, 30 May 2016
GU target Top 8, league title
GU coach, Rodolfo ‘Rolo’ Zapata told Mmegi Sport that the club is facing some challenges but that does not stop them from aiming high. He said the financial situation remains a headache for the club, but added that a club of GU stature...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Galane to ramp output as gold price recovers
Mupane mining manager, Cedric Sam revealed this to councillors recently when giving a brief about operations at the mine. “Should the gold prices continue to be above $1,300 per ounce we believe that it will be a good opportunity to start...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Project failures push govt to embrace risk managment
Molefhi said he found a critical situation whereby a lot of infrastructural projects had either failed or were failing. Although the Minister did not name the projects he was referring to, some of the widely reported failed or delayed projects in...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 30 May 2016
FNBB diversifies revenues as low interest rates bite
To this end, the bank stated in its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2016 that stimulation of transactional volumes has been a key priority with significant growth being recorded. According to the FNBB chief executive officer, Steven...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Bifm donates to MLGRD
A statement from Bifm says; “Sustainability remains an integral part of the Bifm culture, with the business working to make sustainable progress real through projects across the spectrum of impact”. At the donation event last Thursday,...
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Open letter to Hon Mp Kgosi Tawana Moremi
You will also excuse me for being so intolerant at your behavior assuming may be that is the way you live. Please allow me to use both LANGUAGES to buttress my points of disapproval. Hon. Moremi, sometimes you need to stop and introspect at your...
475,Correspondent,, 30 May 2016
We have drug crisis in our hands
If the police can confiscate such a large consignment in one weekend, in one area – Palapye – then we should all wake up and accept that the situation has gotten out of control. Dagga is a common drug that is easily accessible even to...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 30 May 2016
Judicial Service Commission
30 May 2016
Birth of Botswana - Today is the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Dimawe
The above opening stanza from a praise poem about Sechele’s stand at Dimawe captures the essence of the battle, fought 164 years ago. On the 30th of August 1852 Paul Kruger, as an officer leading the Boer advance, and Sechele quite literally...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Batswana women, a marginalised group!
That we are a male-dominated society is beyond question. In our homes, men are self-appointed heads of families. The male word is the law, his finger is the power/command. The bulk of household chores is in the hands of women: cooking, laundry,...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
SEDC pleased with ESP progress
“Under council, the scope of the projects implemented through ESP include; six blocks of 1x9 cubicle toilets, 3x1x2 classroom blocks and 12 teachers’ houses in Tlokweng, Mogobane and Ramotswa. Construction is going fairly well in...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
SEDC pleased with ESP progress
“Under council, the scope of the projects implemented through ESP include; six blocks of 1x9 cubicle toilets, 3x1x2 classroom blocks and 12 teachers’ houses in Tlokweng, Mogobane and Ramotswa. Construction is going fairly well in...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
New Act to transform Ombudsman
Speaking at the Ombudsman/Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) stakeholder seminar held at Adansonia Hotel here, Makgonatsotlhe said that a bill proposing the amendment of the Ombudsman Act is expected next July. “You...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
As Khama leaves SADC...
The chairmanship changeover at SADC is traditionally brief and marked by humour. The outgoing chair hands his successor the ceremonial gavel and block as well as the chairman’s badge, shortly after delivering his farewell address. Last August,...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Masisi yet to respond to BMWU petition
The union petitioned Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi in April this year but nothing has come out of that. The union has called for a comprehensive commission of enquiry to probe both the economic, operational and health and safety problems together...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 30 May 2016
Tighten screws against graft-Moroka
A guest speaker at the DCEC/Ombudsman stakeholder breakfast seminar, Justice Moroka said the fight against corruption; economic crime and maladministration should take cognisant of the fact that Botswana is undergoing an evolution. He said at...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
CoA grants UB chance to defend appeal
UB had failed to timeously file its notice to oppose an appeal brought against them by its former mechanical engineering lecturer Felix Masunga. Masunga appealed a High Court judgement in a case in which he had taken his former employer to court over...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Another blood contamination hits MoH
Information reaching Mmegi revealed that the three officers were suspended after an undisclosed number of contaminated blood units were supplied to the hospitals three weeks ago. Five pints/cartons were detected before they were used at...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Mokone appeals sedition ruling
Mokone made an urgent application seeking the court to intervene following his arrest on September 8, 2014 after the Sunday Standard published a story alleging that President Ian Khama was involved in a car accident. Dick Bayford is representing...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 30 May 2016
Embrace your culture - Maele tells Batswapong
In his remarks at the Batswapong Cultural Day recently, Maele said that Batswapong must know that they are part of Batswana. He said it is a shame that youth are always scarce in activities that involved culture, saying that Batswapong must help each...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 30 May 2016
O Motho ka Batho appreciation party flops
The event attracted a large crowd, but unfortunately it turned out to be a big disappointment to the audience as almost all the DJs and musicians billed to perform at the occasion, were nowhere to be seen. The event, which was scheduled to start at...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
BW artists, promoters engage international music experts
The three-day KZN Music Imbizo hosted experts from countries such as United Kingdom (UK), Norway, Denmark, Namibia and South Africa. The Imbizo tackled different topics from branding, marketing, publishing and digital distribution to mention just a...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Miss Independence BOT50 pageant intensifies
Contestants kept the audience captivated with their blissful performances. The judges selected 12 beauties to compete for the crown. The fashion show kickstarted with contestants showcasing different traditional attires representing different tribes...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
In Friday Paper
30 May 2016
Lesedi La Rona fails to sell at auction
Bids for the 1,109-carat, tennis ball-sized stone topped out at $61 million - an amount that fell short of the undisclosed minimum reserve price. Sotheby's had estimated that the diamond, found last November at Lucara's mine in Botswana, would...
61162,Reuters,phppbpxfa.jpg, 30 May 2016
The BFG
A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
After facing Shredder, who has joined forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady to take over the world, the Turtles must confront an even greater nemesis: the notorious Krang.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Central Intelligence
After he reunites with an old school pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Independence Day: Resurgence
Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough?
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
The Conjuring 2
Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
After facing Shredder, who has joined forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady to take over the world, the Turtles must confront an even greater nemesis: the notorious Krang.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
The BFG
A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Independence Day: Resurgence
Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough?
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Central Intelligence
After he reunites with an old school pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
The BFG
A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
After facing Shredder, who has joined forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady to take over the world, the Turtles must confront an even greater nemesis: the notorious Krang.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Central Intelligence
After he reunites with an old school pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Independence Day: Resurgence
Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough?
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Finding Dory
The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Now You See Me 2
The Four Horsemen resurface and are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most impossible heist yet.
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2016
Foundation laid for judo centre
The facility is the result of a grant of close to P970,000 from the Japanese government through their embassy in Botswana. She said the dojo is ideal in the build up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. “I am pleased that the design of the centre...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2016
Deltas ready for softball eliminators
The main tournament will take place in Selebi-Phikwe over the President’s Day holidays with men and women’s defending champions, BDF IX and Dinare qualifying automatically alongside hosts, Phikwe Comets. The hosts for the eliminators,...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 30 May 2016
Man. United and the desperate hiring of Mourinho
Second, it is another rude reminder of the desperation and panic stations that obtain at the once hallowed Theatre of Dreams in the post-Alex Ferguson era. Third, the slow-motion arrival of the Special One is evidence of how far and hard Manchester...
475,Correspondent,, 30 May 2016
Mantswe goes for multi-pronged approach
I wish to announce my candidacy for the position of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) presidency and to introduce my team who shall compete for positions in the national executive committee (NEC). Our task will be to improve on what has been...
475,Correspondent,, 30 May 2016
Dlala to sponsor Hotspurs
Club chairperson, Loeto Dithebe told Mmegi Sport a contract was signed on May 30 as the Mahalapye side prepares to make their debut in the elite league. However, Dithebe said the two still have to tie some loose ends with the finer details to be...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 30 May 2016
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