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BBC.COM 12 July 2016

Madam Speaker

Mmegi Editor 12 July 2016

Parley spiralling out of control

The Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Kokorwe, her Deputy Kagiso Molatlhegi and the house in general seem to be less interested in serving the electorate, but their personal interests. They are more obsessed with discrediting each...

Mmegi Editor | 12 July 2016

When Geingob came to town

Kagiso Onkatswitse 12 July 2016

Sithole to join Galaxy

Sithole has been linked with a move to the mining town soon after the transfer window opened last month after his contract with Chiefs came to an end. He is expected to sign a two-year deal, ending his relationship with Chiefs where he won the...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 12 July 2016

Legopelo demands release from Highlanders

“There is no market at First Division. I want my graph to go up”, he said. Legopelo said he respects the fact that he still has a running contract with Highlanders but cannot go back to the lower division. His contract with the team is...

Oageng Batenegi 12 July 2016

WASBO gets P300,000 for study

The funding is part of the P453, 000 needed to conduct the study and WASBO would raise the balance. BNOC chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho said the BNOC realises the need for research in sport. He said the research would assist in the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 July 2016

Ostriches trip to Zimbabwe �put on ice�

It has been reported that in Bulawayo, a planned destination for Orapa United, ugly clashes between rioting youth and the police have resulted in casualties.  As a result, Orapa United have swiftly cancelled the pre-season training in Zimbabwe....

Koketso Kgoboge 12 July 2016

Tselakgopo are President�s Day drama champs

Young Batswana portrayed tremendous talent in the theatre and comedy industry.  Groups from different regions were given the same script, which made the competition tougher as the competitors had to incorporate a lot of creativity to outdo the...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 12 July 2016

Mdizo releases new single

Most artists traditionally associate with money, drugs and women, but Mdizo’s song is a song of praise and appreciation to the Almighty despite being a kwaito song. His lyrics possess a powerful ambition to penetrate the seemingly unbreakable...

Mompati Tlhankane | 12 July 2016

Business Botswana launches new corporate identity

Giving remarks at the Business Botswana corporate identity launch in Gaborone last week, Bayport executive chairperson, Father Maphongo said branding is one of the most important aspects of any large or small business or organisation. “Your...

Isaac Pinielo 12 July 2016

ESP-awarded tenders reach P1.4bn

About P3.6 billion is expected to be spent under the stimulus package over the next three years with P2.2 billion allocated for the 2016-2017 financial year. Briefing parliamentarians recently, assistant minister for Presidential Affairs and Public...

Pauline Dikuelo | 12 July 2016

BCL accidents worry Ditshwanelo

DITSHWANELO is concerned with the rate at which accidents reportedly occur at the BCL copper mine. On June 21, 2016, a mine worker was seriously injured when an ore-containing wall fell on him. On May 29, 2016, four mine workers were killed and six...

Correspondent 12 July 2016

The importance of houseowners� insurance

Houseowners insurance, also known as Homeowners insurance essentially provides financial protection against unforeseen events such as natural disasters. Houseowners insurance covers your house, including outbuildings, fixtures and fittings, perimeter...

Correspondent 12 July 2016

BOCODOL to evolve into university

Government in 2012 had announced that the distance learning college would transform into the Botswana Open University (BOU). However, the enabling law, governing the establishment of universities and colleges, was never produced reportedly due to...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 12 July 2016

BERA hosts 16th BOLESWANA symposium

BOLESWANA stands for Botswana Educational Research Association (BERA), Lesotho Educational Research Association (LERA), Swaziland Research Association (SERA) and Namibia Research Association (NERA). In 1981 ministries of education and national...

Staff Writer 12 July 2016

Drought, buffalo incursion batter BMC�s books

Masisi said this after the briefing by the commission’s senior management in Lobatse on Friday, about the organisation’s financial troubles. Briefing the media after his tour of the BMC headquarters, Masisi said the commission was...

Tumelo Mouwane 12 July 2016

�My vision for Africa�

In January 2015, the African Union Assembly adopted Agenda 2063, which is firmly grounded upon this Vision. Agenda 2063 is, at its core, a bold, well thought out long-term vision and strategic framework for Africa’s growth, development and...

Correspondent 12 July 2016

The ruling party arrogance exceeds all understanding!

Would we have Burundians dying like we see under arrogant Nkurunziza? The number of mad rulers is in inverse proportion to that of common lunatics! Would terrorism, revolution, war and protest demonstrations persist, without arrogant attitudes of...

Michael Dingake 12 July 2016

LSB strikes off Montshiwa murder accused lawyer

A statement from the society listed David as being among legal practitioners whose practicing certificates for the year ending December 31, 2016 have been invalidated. The Law Society of Botswana said that David was no longer a member of the society...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 12 July 2016

Setlampoloka trial postponed to October

The state was to call former policeman turned state witness superintendent Mosalagae Moseki and Unopa Makhombe but the trial could not continue, as they could not turn up in court. One of the witnesses was said to be on sick leave hence he could not...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 12 July 2016

State fights to keep DCEC un-unionised

Yesterday, before a five-man bench of the Court of Appeal, state lawyer, Thato Mujaji said the High Court had erred in its 2015 judgement, arguing that the DCEC was a “specialised police force” tasked with keeping the economy of the...

Mpho Mokwape | 12 July 2016

Police constable killed in BDF van accident

Superintendent John Kelebeng of Maun Police said the fatal accident happened on Wednesday, when the driver of the Botswana Defence Force van tried to negotiate a sharp turn along the earth road. The van, which was on its way to Shakawe, overturned,...

Boniface Keakabetse 12 July 2016

BTO leads P129M Kasane/Kazungula facelift

The project is meant to improve the infrastructure and general outlook of Kasane and was originally handled by the Ministry of Lands and Housing and the Chobe District Council. “We have been in talks with officials from BTO and they have asked...

Chakalisa Dube | 12 July 2016

Balete choose CBD mall over stadium

The traditional leaders and councillors had clashed over what to build on a 20 hectare piece of land in the village, with bogosi pushing for a stadium and the council proposing a mall. The South East District Council had argued that it had already...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 July 2016

SA-based film exports speak out

“People assume that when you are in SA it is easy to get an acting contract. It is difficult to penetrate the market; you have to prove yourself and work hard since you will be competing with many people for one acting role,” said Chaba...

Dumisani Ncube 12 July 2016

Mogae�s staff trapped in South Sudan

Fresh fighting in the South Sudan capital, Juba, has left multitudes dead, including two Chinese UN peacekeepers. Non-governmental organisations and other countries involved in the peace initiatives in the country are scrambling to evacuate their...

Tefo Pheage 12 July 2016

BTCL shares fall below IPO price

Also, this means shareholders who bought the shares during the IPO will not be able to recoup their investment in full if they decide to sell the stock today. After peaking at P1.35 per share soon after listing, BTCL has progressively softened in...

Isaac Pinielo 12 July 2016