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Sandy Grant 14 July 2016

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Mmegi Editor 14 July 2016

Trans Kalahari railway line critical

Botswana and Namibia do not only share a borderline stretching thousands of kilometres, they also have the same tribes in each other’s territory being Batswana, BaHerero and Bayeyi amongst others. Botswana hosted Namibian refugees during the...

Mmegi Editor | 14 July 2016

Out of contract players leave for SA

Footballers Union Botswana (FUB), as a member of FIFPro, has put together a team of 16 players who will represent Botswana at the event. Besides Botswana, the tournament will feature Zimbabwe, South Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)....

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 14 July 2016

Owed Zapata keen on GU return

Zapata said he was aware that GU chairperson, Rapula Okaile and other committee members are working hard to turn around the situation. “Unfortunately, GU has wasted three weeks of pre-season. I hope to be back this weekend,” he...

Calistus Kolantsho | 14 July 2016

Makgadikgadi moonlight adventure attracts 30 riders

Muddy Face Events is co-owned by Lola Berrie and popular rider, Ross Branch. Berrie said the event will start when the moon is at its peak position at about 8pm. She said the Makgadikgadi moonlight adventure is an event with a twist where riders are...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 14 July 2016

Makgantai, Sesinyi on trial at Baroka FC

The players were released from the club’s ongoing pre-season training to attend the weeklong trials with the South African side. The Ostriches’ attacking partners had an astonishing campaign in the past season, helping their side to a...

Koketso Kgoboge 14 July 2016

Rollers, Chiefs honour �meaningless� play-off

The match is scheduled for the Francistown Sports Complex on July 23. Chiefs spokesperson, Clifford Mogomotsi whose side has lost a number of key players and coach Mike Sithole in the off-season, said they will fulfill the fixture for the sake of...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 14 July 2016

Tashy�s Royal Garden treats 300 underprivileged children

According to the event coordinator, Tshepho Keakile, they have decided to give back to the community by giving the innocent souls a chance to enjoy and experience the love, comfort and warmth that other children get from their families. “You...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 14 July 2016

GCC close road for fashion show

According to a press release from the GCC, the road will be closed from the robots by the museum continuing right to the road in front of the council building to the robots by Trinity Church. “One of the activities for President’s day...

Staff Writer 14 July 2016

Darkboy Masey releases Stocko le Magomsha

Darkboy Masey, who is also a DJ, told Showbiz in that he opted for Kwaito this time around as he wanted to try something new. “I decided to get out of my house music comfort zone; I wanted to do something different this time around. The main...

Bonte Seepi 14 July 2016

Tebogo to release Renewal after long silence

The young man who is currently studying Sound Engineering in Cape Town, is working on his second album titled Renewal, which he said will be out mid-November. Tlhagadikgora performed a song from the upcoming album, entitled You, at My Star Best of...

Maureen Odubeng | 14 July 2016

WIBA encourages women to take part in awards

Following the much-drummed up national celebrations to mark Botswana’s 50th independence, WIBA too has joined the bandwagon and launched their second instalment of the awards themed, “Her infinite sparkle, and her success...

Correspondent 14 July 2016

Stanbic unveils Matshelo

The bank, in its continued effort to move Batswana forward, has developed the niche solution to mitigate the risks that come with the improper placement of group savings. The challenge often lies in both formal and informal society groups in making...

Correspondent 14 July 2016

Botswana Life launches new products

Speaking at the launch on Tuesday, Botswana Life chief executive officer (CEO), Bilkiss Moorad said they have decided to launch these new products as it is important for them as an insurance company to retain their position in the market while...

Pauline Dikuelo | 14 July 2016

Parley questions and answers

Question: Tawana Moremi (Maun West) Asked the Minister of Agriculture to state the measures that would be required to enable an individual farm holding to repatriate livestock live from Ngamiland to the Green Zones. Response: Assistant Minister of...

Staff Writer 14 July 2016

Tselakgopo project a success

The project that started in 2011 and ended in June 2016 was an initiative of a non-governmental organisation Humana People to People (HPP) in partnership with Project Concern International (PCI). It was run with P8 million funding from the...

Correspondent 14 July 2016

Whistleblowers Bill finally being debated

Should Parliament pass the Bill, then whistleblowers may have to scrutinise their information before reporting the matter to either Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime, the Auditor General, Directorate of Intelligence and Security, Botswana...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 14 July 2016

What does it really mean to be gifted?

While some people might perceive giftedness to mean scoring high on academics, others might place higher value on visual-spatial strengths or arts. There are also those who embrace a wide variety of strengths or gifts. Opinions about gifts also...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 14 July 2016

Kgang appeals regional elections loss

The elections were part of the party’s decision to divide Kweneng region. In the new dispensation, Kweneng East comprise Mogoditshane, Mmankgodi-Gabane, Lentsweletau, Thamaga, while Kweneng West is made up of Molepolole North, Molepolole South,...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 14 July 2016

High HIV prevalence amongst youth worries MYSC

The workshop, ending today, aims to sensetise the youth under the Tirelo Sechaba, Internship programme as well as Graduate Voluntary Scheme (GVS) on issues of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  According to the 2013 BAIS...

Pini Bothoko | 14 July 2016

Suspected cattle rustler strikes again

Reuben Mogome, 35, of Borolong village is facing a charge of stealing a cow valued at P5,000 belonging to Innocent Motsu on July 6 at Gerald farms on the outskirts of Francistown. Inspector Patrick Mapodise of Tatitown police applied for a plea to be...

Lebogang Mosikare | 14 July 2016

Private schools decry immigration requirements

Speaking during the school’s multi-purpose hall official opening over the weekend, Swaniker stated that the labour department insists on the schools employing local teachers. The requirement, she said, was impossible as Batswana teachers with...

Correspondent 14 July 2016

Mogae�s staff safe

Fall’s assurances come after Mogae, who chairs the JMEC, expressed fears and concerns over their safety following an eruption of war when troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and first Vice President Riek Machar began shooting at each other in...

Tefo Pheage 14 July 2016

Alleged molester accuses daughter, wife of conniving

The 47-year-old Zimbabwean, Thomas Chuma, is alleged to have raped his biological daughter (now 16 years old) on four different occasions between September 2014 and May 2015 in Palapye. He said that in 2003 at Tonota village while he was still...

Lindiwe Mozola 14 July 2016

I deserve this seat � Tefiso

For the past 25 years, Sekoma which falls under Jwaneng /Mabutsane constituency, has been in the hands of Botswana National Front (BNF) and this according to some residents is because of the influence of Kgosi Tefiso on the tribe. Assistant Minister...

Lebogang Baingapi 14 July 2016

Geingob gives Jwaneng Mine thumbs up

Even more appealing, he said, was that the government was involved in the running of the mine to ensure benefit to local citizens. Geingob’s visit to the mine also offered a platform for him to benchmark on the partnership between De Beers and...

Lebogang Baingapi 14 July 2016

I warned AU over South Sudan war � Mogae

“In my briefing to the African Union PSC, I expressed concern that the prolonged initial delay by the political leaders, coupled with the lack of implementation of the transitional security arrangements provided fertile ground for mutual...

Tefo Pheage 14 July 2016

Parley tightens security after Kgoroba

Addressing Parliament yesterday Masisi said that given the incitements fomented against the Speaker and her deputy, the government has found it necessary to reinforce their security guards. He said that a decision has also been taken to increase the...

Staff Writer 14 July 2016

Zimbabwe pastor Evan Mawarire calls for more protests

Evan Mawarire told the BBC people should stay at home as part of a campaign against corruption, economic mismanagement and unemployment. He said the campaign was serious about wanting change. Mr Mawarire was freed on Wednesday when a court in...

BBC.COM 14 July 2016

Touch Motswako branches to merchandising

“The whole concept started when I was doing promo T-shirts for my 2012 album Fresh 2 Tswak. People loved the promo T-shirts and asked if I can make some T-shirts for them. Then I developed the idea to come up with a Fresh 2 Tswak clothing...

Dumisani Ncube 14 July 2016

62 killed by security agents

This means that each year at least seven people die at the hands of law enforcement agents. He stated that although it is regrettable, the rate of violent crimes and use of weapons in the commission of crimes such as armed robberies and poaching is...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 14 July 2016

BSB doubles assets in five years

Mabeo was answering a question from Member of Parliament (MP) for Gaborone Central, Phenyo Butale. Butale had asked Mabeo to brief Parliament on the performance of BSB over the last five years. The MP wanted to know the initiatives undertaken to...

Oageng Batenegi 14 July 2016