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In Thursday Paper

Lindiwe Mozola 21 July 2016

BDP BMD

Mmegi Editor 21 July 2016

Lessons from AU elections

However, she returned home with 23 votes to celebrate, far below the 35 required to get the position. The elections were subsequently postponed to January.  For the next six months, our Foreign Affairs minister might have to continue...

Mmegi Editor | 21 July 2016

BDF, Police IX win softball extravaganza

BDF IX had lost to the BoFiNet Softball League champions, Wells, 5 runs to 3, in the winner’s bracket. The win saw Wells qualify for the finals while BDF IX battled it out and prevailed against Rail Giants on Monday morning before the grand...

Imi Mokgethi 21 July 2016

Big Six crowned social soccer champions

Big Six emerged victorious after beating Spoko Rangers in the final. The winners walked away with gold medals and a trophy in a tournament sponsored for P18,000 by The Good Samaritan Foundation. It was an interesting final which saw Rangers enjoy a...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 July 2016

Francistown marathon moved to October

The race, which is used to raise funds for the Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTCL) foundation, will now be held on October 16 instead of August 7. “We have decided to postpone the event because we want to give a chance the euphoria...

Staff Writer 21 July 2016

Anxious wait for Ruele

The swimmer failed to meet the International Swimming Federation (FINA) A Standard qualifying time but had met the ‘B’ standard time in the 50m freestyle. She however, failed to improve on her time by the July 3 cut off date. Botswana...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 July 2016

Only six players available for Chiefs

Chiefs spokesperson, Clifford Mogomotsi said some players’ contracts have expired while others are injured, leaving only six fit to play Rollers in a much-criticised play-off which will determine this season’s league winners. Meanwhile,...

Kabelo Boranabi | 21 July 2016

Ministers to decide the Bot50 theme song

The Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) secretary general Pagson Ntsie confirmed this. “As BOMU we did our part. We have submitted the song that we were assigned to do. The feedback we received is that the song together with others from independent...

Sharon Mathala 21 July 2016

DJ Izzy drops an Olympics team joint

The song titled Our golden year features an interesting line up of musicians such as Drama Boi, Ban T, Sasa Klaas, Han C and Amantle Brown. The track was released yesterday on different radio stations. Just like his 2015 hit Nijel Amos, DJ Izzy...

Dumisani Ncube 21 July 2016

Small businesses chased away at softball tourney

Speaking to Mmegi Business on the last day of the three-day event held over the President’s Day holidays, the concerned entrepreneurs narrated how they were denied an opportunity sell their goods as they were deemed to be illegal...

Imi Mokgethi 21 July 2016

Minister calls for private sector,govt collaboration

Speaking at Letshego Holdings 18th anniversary celebrations last week, Matambo said as government they remain committed to adopting policies and programmes that are aimed at stimulating local development. “I urge the private sector to take...

Pauline Dikuelo | 21 July 2016

Phikwe police investigate murder/suicide case

Addressing the media on Tuesday, Selebi-Phikwe police station commander, Victor Nlebesi explained that they got a call on Monday morning about the incident, adding that they found a rope on the deceased woman’s neck. He added that their...

Imi Mokgethi 21 July 2016

Farmers� woes worsen as livestock succumb to legong-nyana

Last week government announced that the 2015/16 drought year followed a poorly distributed and below normal rainfall in most parts of the country, leaving most grazing areas with no pasture, forcing animals to feed on anything they lay their eyes...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 21 July 2016

Stop fighting for positions in churches � Motlhagodi

He said this when officiating at the FGAC leadership meeting in Ratholo village recently. He said that African churches are facing a challenge of building the society, spreading the word of God and helping in developing the country. He said in the...

Bonte Seepi 21 July 2016

BMWU hampered by legislation

The Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology and area MP Nonofho Molefhi highlighted this during a visit to the union recently. Molefhi had advised the union to engage an independent evaluator so that it helps them to have a major...

Onalenna Kelebeile 21 July 2016

Mohwasa emerges victorious after tense recount

The position of secretary general was the highlight of the elections as it is one of the most influential positions in the party. Mohwasa has served the BNF as spokesperson under former BNF president Otsweletse Moupo and current president Duma...

Chakalisa Dube | 21 July 2016

Construction of Kopano House finally takes off

The project, which has failed to come to fruition for almost three decades due to lack of funds, will cost a whopping P18 million. The much anticipated building will be in the form of a commercial complex. BNF president Duma Boko made the...

Chakalisa Dube | 21 July 2016

Namibia wants BDF to stop shootings

The matter, which has threatened to affect the two countries’ bilateral relations, has been going on for some time with both countries appearing to be speaking at each other than with each other. Last year, the Namibians claimed that there is...

Tefo Pheage 21 July 2016

Relatives send blankets to Marina as winter bites

This has raised concern that the hospital may be defeating efforts to control infectious diseases by allowing patients to check in with their own blankets to keep warm during the chilly nights, since the hospital does not have enough blankets or an...

Baboki Kayawe 21 July 2016

Metshameko e ngoka Basadi

Kwa lekgotleng la Botswana la mabole(BoBA) ba letsa molodi wa phitlhelelo ka motshameko o ngoka batshameki ba basadi mo ditlhopheng tsa mabole go ralala lefatshe la Botswana, go tloga fela mo Gaborone go ya Francistown, go fetela kwa Maun go tsena...

Teichler Rankoa 21 July 2016

Kirikete e a itshukunyetsa

Se ba reng ke ka ntlha ya thuso yotlhe e ba e bonang go tswa mo lekgotla la Botswana la kirikere. Fa ba bua le Naledi morago ga metshameko e, bakatisi ba kirikete kwa dikoleng tse dipotlana ka go farologana, ba boletse gore ka na tota sengwe le...

Teichler Rankoa 21 July 2016

Mmangwao o suputsa banna ka poko

Fa a bua le Naledi, Samakadi o boletse gore o tswa kgakala thata le poko, mme ebile a rata thata poko ya Setswana sele sa bogologolo,a dirisa Setswana se se bofitlha, se se ratwang thata ke batho b aba ratang le go tlhaloganya poko. A re ga a utlwa...

Teichler Rankoa 21 July 2016

Understanding the culture of association, within a group

If chosen and managed well, groups can offer immeasurable benefits such as; psycho-social support, like in burial societies, quick financial support like in metshelo, and plain human company to keep you updated on what is going on in your work or...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 21 July 2016

Bodiragatsi ga bo fetoge � Baatlhodi

Ba re ba kopa gore a e re ngwaga o o tlang ditlhopha le batsayakarolo botlhe bal eke thata go supa modi o o pharologanyo. Mo bodiragatsing ka go farologana, baatlhodi ba ne ba bolela fa ba itumela thata go bona kgolo e e kana ya badiragatsi, ba re e...

Teichler Rankoa 21 July 2016

Mosola wa Tamati mo botsogong

Le fa gone ngangisano e ele teng ka Tamati, a re se sirege go bua ka botlhokwa jwa yone.  Go ntse jalo, tamati e na le mosolo o montsi mo botsogong jwa rona mme o ka o fitlhela mo goreng e thusa go tsibogela makoa mangwe a rona. Tamati e na...

Tebo Maseko 21 July 2016

Semelelang mo temothuong � Baitsemang

Baitsemang o buile jalo mo bekeng e e fetileng fa Naledi e ne e etetse kgaolwana ya gagwe ya botlhophi.  A re banana ke bone ba ba kokonelwang ke letlhoko la ditiro phetelela, mme go mo maruding a bone gore ba loge maano a a popota a go ikinola...

Edward Pekenene 21 July 2016

Mokgweetsi wa Motsumi JSS o sekela tshosetso polao

Lekgotla le boleletswe fa mmelaelwa o ikgogetse megogoduma kgwedi e e fetileng e tlhola masome a mabedi le bongwe mme mosekisiwa a ne a tshosetsa go bolaya mme Kutlwano Madande, yo e leng modiri ka ene, ka go bua mafoko a a reng, ‘’Tsatsi...

Edward Pekenene 21 July 2016

Bakaa ba tsogela mo molelong

Molelo o wa kgolagano o amogelwa ke baagi ba metse ya Kgatleng ka dipalo tse dintsi thata, mme ebile barulaganyi ba bolela fa ba itumela thata go bona Bakgatla ba supa kamano e e tseneletseng le ditiragalo tsotlhe tsa go ipelela dingwaga tse di...

Teichler Rankoa 21 July 2016

Ba Ghanzi ba ngongorega ka BMC

Mafoko a a buile ke Monnasetilo wa Komiti ya leruo la dihutshane lwa Ditshupo tsa Ghanzi France Kanguiko, jaaka a ne a rolela tautona Khama seemo sa thuo mo kgaolong ya bone. Kanguiko a re ntswa ba ipelela katlego ya ditshupo tsa bone tsa dingwaga...

Zolani Kraai 21 July 2016

The Legend of Tarzan

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Staff Writer 21 July 2016

Ice Age: Collision Course

Manny, Diego, and Sid join up with Buck to fend off a meteor strike that would destroy the world.

Staff Writer 21 July 2016

Me Before You

A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she's taking care of.

Staff Writer 21 July 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.

Staff Writer 21 July 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.

Staff Writer 21 July 2016

The Legend of Tarzan

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Staff Writer 21 July 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.

Staff Writer 21 July 2016

Ice Age: Collision Course

Manny, Diego, and Sid join up with Buck to fend off a meteor strike that would destroy the world.

Staff Writer 21 July 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.

Staff Writer 21 July 2016

Ice Age: Collision Course

Manny, Diego, and Sid join up with Buck to fend off a meteor strike that would destroy the world.

Staff Writer 21 July 2016

The Legend of Tarzan

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Staff Writer 21 July 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.

Staff Writer 21 July 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.

Staff Writer 21 July 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.

Staff Writer 21 July 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.

Staff Writer 21 July 2016

Nata group capitalise on Makgadikgadi Epic

The trio performed a motswako song entitled Makgadikgadi Epic to the delight of the Epic fans. While everyone was already tired from looking up the entire day, the group was exactly what the fans of skydiving needed to boost their night. The song...

Mompati Tlhankane | 21 July 2016

Molale�s rallies re-ignite tensions

The aggrieved members include the trio who contested for primaries against Molale during the by-election last year. The Presidential Affairs and Public Administration minister held rallies in Mmakgori and Loporung settlement over the holidays. In...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 21 July 2016

Diamond beneficiation still viable � Mokaila

Mokaila told parliament recently that his ministry therefore continues to engage concerned stakeholders to improve the operating environment. “And diamond sales were off to a good start this year. The first four sales of the year amounted to...

Oageng Batenegi 21 July 2016