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Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 02 September 2016

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Mmegi Editor 02 September 2016

Pula, pula nkgodise!

The scientific calculations are that the rainfall will be of normal to above normal in some parts of the country.  This indeed is welcome news especially after the painfull drought of recent years which left a trail of despair. The severe...

Mmegi Editor | 02 September 2016

Combative Tshikare pushes karate dream

“Just like any boy growing up in the village, the sports I was involved in were football and athletics. I tried my best in these two but I failed dismally. I could not fit in despite trying my best,” he says. Tshikare’s first...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 September 2016

Motloutse Cycling tour to celebrate 50th Independence

Speaking to Mmegi Sport, Motloutse Cycling Club (MCC) secretary, Khumoetsile Mapitse said they have adopted the theme “50 Years of Sport Development in Botswana,” which is in line with the golden jubilee celebrations. He said in a bid to...

Imi Mokgethi 02 September 2016

Olympiad team �chess� success in Baku

Women Boikhutso Modongo  Woman International Master (WIM) Boikhutso Modongo is one of Botswana’s senior players who has been performing consistently well since her earlier playing days. She has represented the country at the Olympiads as...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 September 2016

Tshose waits on English club after impressive spell

The 20-year-old arrived in the country this week after impressing the Kelvedon and Feering technical team, which is willing to sign him for next season. The new season starts in April 2017. “After playing a number of games for the club, the...

Dumisani Ncube 02 September 2016

Forgotten Zebras eye winning exit

The coach’s reputation is at stake as he fights to get a new contract with the current deal due to expire in March. Butler has built a solid reputation as a coach who throws caution to the wind through giving relatively unknown, young talent...

Mqondisi Dube | 02 September 2016

Mamelodi sandwiched between a rock and hard place

Mamelodi’s woes date back to March when he was suspended amid allegations of maladministration levelled against him by his principals, the Botswana Premier League (BPL) board. However, he managed to bat away efforts to drag him to court,...

Mqondisi Dube | 02 September 2016

Licensing: clubs race against time

Some of the requirements are that all clubs should have set up offices with full-time staff. The clubs are expected to have a general manager who is responsible for running its daily business. They are also expected to have a medical doctor and a...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 02 September 2016

beMOBILE Premiership preview (Part II)

Club: BDF XI Established: 1978 Position last season: 4 Players to watch: Bonolo Phuduhudu, Kobamelo ‘Swere’ Kebaikanye Home colours: Green and Red Away colours: White and Green Home ground: SSKB Stadium Coach: Louis...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 02 September 2016

Olympic team released without allowances

Information reaching Mmegi Sport indicates that the athletes left camp without being paid their allowances. An impeccable source close to developments said the athletes even pleaded with the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) to intervene in the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 September 2016

Sneak peek into the Eritrean 10

Their plight grabbed continental attention. It pit government against human rights campaigners. Critics and defenders rose to take up positions in the debate. The case had all the intrigue, suspense and tragedy of a Shakespearean drama:...

Sharon Mathala 02 September 2016

Conference to debate how science can tackle economic challenges

To be held from September 5-7, the prestigious sixth international conference is hosted by the University of Botswana (UB) in collaboration with the International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). Briefing the media...

Isaac Pinielo 02 September 2016

Presidential decrees give youth businesses leverage

The deputy permanent secretary (corporate services) at the ministry of Transport and Communications, Rose Sennanyana said this when giving opening remarks at a business workshop conducted on procurement for youth companies held in Gaborone this...

Oageng Batenegi 02 September 2016

�Differ and discriminate�

That’s a first. Never before have we had two of the top service stars coming from the same company. Either this is a very pleasant coincidence or there’s something special about that company. I wanted to know which it was. I think I now...

Consumer Watchdog 02 September 2016

Govt engages banks to fund youth projects

Speaking to BusinessWeek, Minister Thapelo Olopeng said they decided to engage local banks after realising that most of youth businesses fail because they do not deliver their projects on time due to lack of finance. “We realised that most of...

Pauline Dikuelo | 02 September 2016

USA�s favoured autocrats

These are just a few of those recent rulers who have drawn the wrath of the “democratic” exemplars in Washington. That wrath often includes economic strangulation and CIA plots. In the meantime, another group of autocrats is well...

Solly Rakgomo 02 September 2016

General Sechele is Botswana�s number one forgotten hero

As a writer with extensive military experience and knowledge, I am often astounded by the way Gen Sechele conducted himself as King of Bakwena and Commander-in-Chief of his vast army. None of the European writers has ever ascribed the title of...

Richard Moleofe 02 September 2016

African Parliaments cannot curb illicit financial lows

The conference was officially opened by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyata and had as one of its resource persons the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. It is attended by a number of MPs who are members of PACs and similar committees. AFROPAC is a new...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 02 September 2016

Bid to block KFC�s liquidation fails

Despite VPB, through its proprietor Anthony Siwawa, putting up a fight to save the business from final liquidation, Leburu pronounced it just and equitable for the operation to be wound up considering that its franchise agreement has been terminated...

Brian Benza 02 September 2016

A praise-poem to Shulgi: the defiant layer

We noted that while conventional historians view Shulgi’s claims to have made love to Inanna as ‘mere, fanciful figures of speech’, Shulgi’s own words showed that he was not making love to a mere figment of his imagination,...

L M Leteane 02 September 2016

How to write a novel

I am a very systematic writer.  I get an idea.  I let it simmer in my head; maybe for a few months, maybe some years.  If I think it’s viable, I’ll start researching if that’s required.  When it’s time to...

Lauri Kubuitsile 02 September 2016

Magang decries distressed diamond polishing industry

Speaking at a Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) gala dinner recently, Magang said the industry is experiencing problems that include the cost of production relative to places such as India and China. “I am told that whilst it...

Isaac Pinielo 02 September 2016

Business Botswana looks to bolster PPPs

The biannual conference, organised by Business Botswana (BB), will be held under the theme: ‘Botswana at fifty: Celebrating success and strengthening the public-private sector for sustained prosperity’. According to BB chief executive...

Isaac Pinielo 02 September 2016

Ego always leads to misfortune

Pets have been on steroids at movies as recent blockbusters have dished out the best of animal ridiculousness for the much-loved genre.  Movie enthusiasts have so far been entertained by a delusional fish, angry birds, and brave rabbits from...

Bakang Israel 02 September 2016

Keerate the distinctive decorator

Keerate’s home in Kopong is a typical example of what the man does for various clients. Outside, there are different palette chairs decorated with Glascon paints.  He recycles wooden pallets to make indoor or outdoor chairs and...

Mompati Tlhankane | 02 September 2016

Deconstructing Dithubaruba

After 164 years of Kgosi Sechele’s strategic retreat from Dimawe to Dithejwane Hills, on this 50th year of Botswana’s independence and 10 years of Dithubaruba Cultural Festival, five Bakwena tribesmen namely Kgosi Keineetse Sebele,...

Thalefang Charles | 02 September 2016

Will a new era of China-Africa relations �power up� Botswana?

This is Palapye, Botswana’s hub of energy generation, set in some of the richest coalfields of the southern African region.  It is here where the highly contested 600 megawatt (MW) Morupule Power Station B is housed. Duncan...

Baboki Kayawe 02 September 2016

�Warning signs� of a solar eclipse

Although it is easy to find factual explanations for such phenomena because of technological advances, I decided to consult village folks at Serowe (who are not fond of eclipses) to hear their explanations on why the sun is suddenly getting dark in...

Thalefang Charles | 02 September 2016

It�s official: The seasons have shifted

You’ve always had that feeling.  Maybe you’ve even argued with others about it. Summer and winter just don’t seem to start and end around the times they used to.  Even within the seasons, the weather is different from what...

Mbongeni Mguni | 02 September 2016

Councillors accuse mayor of misuse of funds

Councillors expressed their concerns during the just ended full council meeting where they criticised the mayor for having channelled council funds towards the recent National Phikwe Marathon as well as the purchase of a new mayoral vehicle valued at...

Onalenna Kelebeile 02 September 2016

Army women shake-up BDF

It was the retired Commander, Tebogo Masire who took a bold decision nine years ago to introduce women into the army following persistent and perennial calls by some legislators and commentators. In a small and young defence force like...

Tefo Pheage 02 September 2016

Witnesses �loyalty� convention this week

The convention begins this morning (Friday), and ends on Sunday. There will be Setswana and English programmes running at the same time in Ditshupo Hall.  The three-day program will feature 49 presentations, each exploring the theme...

Correspondent 02 September 2016

Olopeng�s 100% local content a fluke

During their weekly meetings with the media held yesterday at the MYSC offices, Kgotlafela said  the dream to have a 100% local line up will not be possible. She however clarified that local radio stations however have agreed to have local...

Sharon Mathala 02 September 2016

P7 million price tag for Vision 2016 wrap

Information passed to Mmegi shows that government will have to pay P4.4 million in salaries to staff members and P329,000 for rental.  Vision 2016 office rental ends on December 31, and the office employs 23 members. “The Vision 2016...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 September 2016

Axe hangs over Vision 2016 staff

The council took the resolution to retrench staff members whom it felt their services will no longer be needed or cannot be absorbed by Vision 2036. The first staff member to be shown the door was Vision 2016 coordinator, Charity Kruger. Kruger has...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 September 2016

Govt admits �controversial� American pastor

Anderson, the leader of the Faithful Word Baptist Church, will be making his way to the country to launch his ministry together with protégé evangelist Garret Kirchway on September 25. He once caused a stir in his home country where he...

Mpho Mokwape | 02 September 2016

Nkaigwa trashes Guma�s reputation case

Nkaigwa, who is being sued by Guma for P2 million, said the fact that the latter was currently a subject of criminal investigations has proven that he has no reputation to cry about. The two appeared on Wednesday at the Lobatse High Court for case...

Mpho Mokwape | 02 September 2016

New BDF boss warns on poor army conditions

“My focus as Commander of the BDF shall be in the five key areas of capability, improvement of our conditions of service, the finalisation of the BDF Act review and the provision of ready trained forces all underpinned by our values,” he...

Tefo Pheage 02 September 2016

MPs freeze BDC�s P1bn spending spree

The Parliamentary Committee on Statutory Bodies chaired by Samson Moyo Guma spoilt the moods of BDC managing director, Bashi Gaetsaloe and board chairperson, Blackie Marole, with legislators accusing them of being “dishonest” and...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 02 September 2016

Employees decry secrecy in transformation of vocational institutions

Already, the process has seen closure of Francistown College of Education, which has since transitioned to serve double purposes of in-service training centre and as well as being the northern campus for Open Distance Learning University...

Baboki Kayawe 02 September 2016

BDP councillors won�t ditch Modenga

Modenga’s future as the deputy mayor has been a subject of endless speculation in recent weeks. Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi recently instructed the party councillors in Francistown to meet and decide the fate of the deputy mayor. Masisi...

Chakalisa Dube | 02 September 2016

�I don�t want my court to turn into a mockery� - magistrate

Dikobe is the third accused in a case in which he together with three others Kitso Modirantwa, Tebogo Matlhabaphiri and Onkemetse Papiso, who was not present in court, are facing two charges of armed robbery and another of breaking into a dwelling...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 02 September 2016

Education ministry broke

Assistant minister Fidelis Molao, who met with teachers from Molepolole sub-region on Tuesday, to discuss a wide range of issues in the profession, said the ministry was running at a budget deficit of P1billion.  He explained that this financial...

Baboki Kayawe 02 September 2016

Inside the complex web that ran KFC

Following an urgent petition by First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB) over a P41 million debt, KFC Botswana was placed under provisional liquidation on June 2, 2016 with the provisional liquidator, Nigel Dixon-Warren later determining the...

Brian Benza 02 September 2016