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Teichler Rankoa 28 July 2016

Zimbabwe President Mugabe warns dissenting war veterans

  At a rally of his Zanu-PF party supporters and veterans who remain loyal to him, Mr Mugabe also urged the veterans to choose new leaders. He blamed the West for splits in the veterans' association. The association, one of Mr Mugabe's key...

BBC.COM 28 July 2016

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Mmegi Editor 28 July 2016

MoH swings, misses on abortions

As commendable as these new methods are in the fight against unwanted pregnancies, long-term statistics around overall maternal health indicate that authorities are swinging and missing with regards to unsafe abortions. The AIDS Impact Survey of...

Mmegi Editor | 28 July 2016

Over 2,000 expected for Orange Phikwe marathon

Speaking at the Fun Run and Press Conference held recently, Selebi-Phikwe mayor, Amogelang Mojuta said they were ready to welcome runners from across the country as well as international runners to their small mining town. The marathon will be held...

Staff Writer 28 July 2016

Judo refutes crisis talk

Responding to a questionnaire, the BJF NEC through its secretary general, Dorothy Tlagae said their committee was democratically elected in 2013, including members who are now disgruntled. She said despite concerns that elections were not fair, other...

Zolani Kraai 28 July 2016

Bodybuilding contest on the cards

“The first show will be at Airport Junction where there will be a truck pulling contest, squats and other challenging workouts. The reason why we are having these events is to promote fitness and (have an) awareness campaign in Botswana and...

Staff Writer 28 July 2016

Platinum Stars, AS Vita after Makgantai

Makgantai continues to draw interest from many clubs in neighbouring South Africa and as far as DRC, the team spokesperson Tebatso Hule said. “We continue to receive offers for Makgantai. He is the most sought-after player in our camp so...

Koketso Kgoboge 28 July 2016

Thebe, Sibanda ready for Rio as victorious team returns

Sibanda brought home a bronze medal while Thebe reached the finals of the 400-metre finals and was favourite to lift the title until he was disqualified for line infringement.  The two formed part the 4x400m relay team, which scooped a silver...

Calistus Kolantsho | 28 July 2016

Music promoter lends female inmates a helping hand

In an interview with Showbiz, the 25-year-old said she realised that female inmates and ex-convicts did not have anyone to lend a shoulder to lean on, during and after serving their jail term. She said in instances where prisoners are given aid, it...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 28 July 2016

Obakeng to drop a new single

In an interview with Showbiz, Obakeng said his new single will be launched on July 30 at a homecoming party organised by his friends to appreciate and congratulate him for making it this far in his singing journey.  Obakeng said he did not work...

Correspondent 28 July 2016

Beatitudes choir makes a comeback

In an interview with Showbiz, the choir coordinator pastor Thuso Tiego said the choir has been laying low for almost five years now. He said at their last concert in 2011 they had live performance where they also had a recording and video shooting....

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 28 July 2016

Boleseng launches Moratiso tomorrow

It has been a decade since he dropped his first album and now the anticipation is over for Lister Boleseng’s fans. The album contains 8 songs and it is already playing on radio stations.   In an interview with Showbiz,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 28 July 2016

All set for Miss Botswana 2016 grand finale

Twelve aspiring queens will battle it out for the top spot as they are all hungry to be crowned Miss Botswana 2016 despite not knowing cash prizes which will be announced during the pageant.  “The girls are currently at the bootcamp...

Dumisani Ncube 28 July 2016

Stage set for northern women�s expo

In an interview with senior gender officer in the Department of Gender Affairs, Poloko Sethono said for a change they have introduced new businesses hence looking forward to a great show. Sethono disclosed that this year’s forum has targeted...

Pini Bothoko | 28 July 2016

Prisoners to be engaged in BOT50 activities

The move, initiated by BIRRO, is intended to give prisoners an opportunity to have a say and partake in the much-anticipated national independence celebrations. A meeting by the tripartite and prisoners has been mooted for this coming month. In a...

Tefo Pheage 28 July 2016

Man arrested for murder and burial of girlfriend

The incident is alleged to have taken place at Morokwe farm north of Lobatse on July 5. Kelebogile Motswakwa’s body was discovered several days after the incident following an intense search for her as a missing person. Police said the accused...

Tumelo Mouwane 28 July 2016

Security guard guilty of defilement

Defilement attracts a minimum sentence of 10 years in jail.  Luck was on Nthobatsang Sediba’s side when his sentence was wholly suspended for five years on condition that he does not commit a similar offence within the stipulated...

Lebogang Mosikare | 28 July 2016

Sliding your way to the finishing line!

It could be anything from that overwhelming feeling you get while preparing for your examinations to falling down a few metres away from the finishing line during a race that means a lot to you. Hurdles somewhat always seem to intensify with things...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 28 July 2016

Indian company may grab electronic voting tender

Various stakeholders, including political parties, analysts and the media, joined Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officials to sample the stand-alone electronic vote machine, which is expected to be debuted at the 2019 general elections. To...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 July 2016

Tension heightens over Parley security

While the focus of this week’s heated debate was the introduction of the metal detector at Parliament, the issues of security has been a thorn since the vice president, Mokgweetsi Masisi announced a decision to beef up protocols. The VP...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 28 July 2016

How Mpuang�s disciplinary case was killed?

BDP Francistown region secretary, Raoboy Mpuang reportedly revealed in a leaked tape that he went to the hearing facing a serious charge of de-campaigning the party during the Phillip Matante-East by-election. He said he appeared before the BDP...

Ryder Gabathuse | 28 July 2016

BUAN working on remuneration structure

The new institution is transitioning from being the Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) following the passing of the BUAN Act of 2015, which allowed its establishment.  This week, assistant minister of Agriculture, Kgotla Autlwetse told...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 28 July 2016

MoA proposes P25m for drought relief projects

The Minister of Agriculture, Patrick Ralotsia told Mmegi in a brief interview this week that they have budgeted P25 million for drought relief initiatives under his ministry.  He said that this represents a significant drop from last year's...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 28 July 2016

BCP heads to Arone's backyard

A ceremony to honour Kavindama who died in June 2008 will be held on Sunday at his burial place in Kauxwi, a day after the party has officially opened its congress. The BCP ordinary conference was supposed to have taken place during the...

Chakalisa Dube | 28 July 2016

Zim police violence worries Botswana NGOs

The surge in protests across different parts of Zimbabwe have arisen because of increasing economic hardships, including their aggravation by a recent ban on a wide range of imports , which range from coffee creamers and body cream to beds and...

Correspondent 28 July 2016

My star�s Amantle head to head with Ringo

The two will go head to head at the famous BotswanaCraft stage at yet another Mascom Live session event, which organisers revealed would be held on August 26. Born Amantle Ntshole, she first burst into musical charts with her hit song, Moratiwa. She...

Sharon Mathala 28 July 2016

Leaked tape reveals a divided BDP

Mmegi is in possession of the tape, which is the product of a recruitment process of an opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) activist residing at Aerodrome within the Francistown-West constituency. Barulaganye Baka Mooketsi, fed up with the dirty...

Ryder Gabathuse | 28 July 2016

CA seeks to tighten screws on cartels

Currently, bid-rigging is not a criminal conduct under Botswana laws, according to Duncan Morotsi, director of legal and enforcement. Giving a presentation at the national bid-rigging workshop that was held in Gaborone on Tuesday, he said the law...

Isaac Pinielo 28 July 2016