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Jeff Ramsay 13 September 2016

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Mmegi Editor 13 September 2016

Freedom after expression

Naturally, divides have formed in the public debate, with many slamming the picture for offending Setswana culture and the institution of the Presidency, while others have defended the picture as a triumph of creativity and the freedom of expression,...

Mmegi Editor | 13 September 2016

Licensing: Clubs breathe sigh of relief

However, it has been revealed that locally, the clubs can partly comply for now although they will be expected to be fully compliant in future. Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Kitso Kemoeng said only the clubs that will...

Staff Writer 13 September 2016

TASC, Wanderers through to netball championships

Northern Zone netball spokesperson, Mercy Kololo said the second round of the league will not be played due to time constraints and first round winners TASC and Orapa Wanderers will automatically qualify for the top four national...

Koketso Kgoboge 13 September 2016

Disgruntled senior chess players slam BCF

One of the players, Candidate Master Thabo Gumpo told Mmegi Sport they feel BCF’s focus has shifted to young players leaving the seniors without sufficient tournaments. He said that has led to the decline in the performance of senior...

Calistus Kolantsho | 13 September 2016

Mamelodi battles depression, faces suspension

Mamelodi had taken the Botswana Football Association (BFA) to court challenging his transfer from the BPL to the mother body. However, the case was thrown-out. Mamelodi is reportedly battling stress related depression and hypertension as the...

Mqondisi Dube | 13 September 2016

South African soapie actors invited for an extravaganza

The actors include Humbulani Tsharani, who plays the role of Mulimisi, a traditional healer in the popular South African soapie Muvhango, Mulalo also from Muvhango, Otshepeng Ruele a producer from the recently ended Ashes to Ashes and Cornet Mamabolo...

Mompati Tlhankane | 13 September 2016

Music online distribution underutilized

“This goes back to the business aspect, a lot of local musicians do not take their craft seriously, they spend money recording singles and then give free downloads. This has led to a culture whereby music consumers are now used to getting free...

Dumisani Ncube 13 September 2016

Thapong Fair draws crowds

As part of the Botswana golden jubilee celebrations, the TIAF had on display a variety of crafts ranging from photographs, paintings, clay pots, bead works, clothing and wooden crafts by various artists. Upcoming and established craft makers such as...

Dumisani Ncube 13 September 2016

F/town BMC plant bleeds losses

Speaking at the recent second BMC Francistown Baruakgomo Pitso, Tombale said the low supply of cattle has resulted in the plant running at a loss hence pleading with farmers to consider selling their cattle to BMC. The Pitso was held under the...

Pini Bothoko | 13 September 2016

Govt issues first uranium mining licence

“The mining licence was signed by the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Kitso Mokaila and takes effect from September 12, 2016.  “The grant of the mining licence is a significant milestone for the company, following...

Brian Benza 13 September 2016

Botswana Media Workers Union must rise to the occasion

Allow me to pay homage to BOMAWU and to welcome my fellow comrades from the media fraternal in trade unionism. The media play a significant role in nation building, in politics and in economic development as well as in workplace cultural diversity....

Correspondent 13 September 2016

US embassy holds AWEP National Capacity Building Workshops

The US Ambassador to Botswana Earl R. Miller will officially launch the first workshop in Maun on the 13th September 2016 at Maun Lodge. Thereafter AWEP Botswana will go to Ghantsi, Molepolole, Tsabong, Francistown, Selebi Phikwe and Palapye. AWEP...

Correspondent 13 September 2016

Motokwe hosts special B0T50 celebrations

The Motokwe Independence Day event started in early 70s as a recreational event characterised by horse racing and cultural exchange celebrations. This event has created a platform for the tribes from Motokwe and surrounding areas to exchange,...

Correspondent 13 September 2016

BUAN workers sue employer over allowances

The two parties are embroiled in a dispute over breach of salary agreement on the part of the employer. Through their bargaining agent, the National Amalgamated Local Central Government and Workers Union (NALCGWU), the workers have taken BUAN to...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 13 September 2016

How they are going to celebrate BOT50

“Batswana are yearning for better days after independence. I hope that this year’s celebrations will be much better than the previous ones and provide change that we need,” said 63-year-old Molefe Phokontsi. The Sikwane-born street...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 13 September 2016

�Change makers� to become annual event

The initiative, launched end of last year, is meant to celebrate unsung young people who have made remarkable achievements in various fields, noting that the golden jubilee celebrations would be incomplete without recognising their input. ...

Staff Writer 13 September 2016

BCP urges members to be steadfast

Speaking during a BCP rally on Saturday, Phage said members must work hard to ensure that the party assumes power after the 2019 general elections.  He said that the coalition of opposition parties should find BCP in a good state by the time it...

Bonte Seepi 13 September 2016

Chilisa defends naked Khama picture

Attorney Mboki Chilisa said the Constitution protects both respectful and disrespectful speech. “The exercise of free expression can be extremely painful and extremely unpopular. It is when it is most painful and unpopular that it deserves...

Tefo Pheage 13 September 2016

Richard disciplinary hearing this Firday

Richard was supposed to appear before the disciplinary committee a few weeks ago for alleged illegal political activism while employed under the Public Service Act (PSA). He then moved an urgent application to interdict the National Assembly from...

Staff Writer 13 September 2016

Govt worried by N Korea nuclear tests

We join the international community in condemning, in the strongest terms, these senseless and aggressive threats that continue to undermine peace and security in the region. We find it regrettable that persistent nuclear tests by North Korea have...

Correspondent 13 September 2016

Two children die in house fire in Gumare

Officer Commanding Police district No 5, Superintendent Peter Gochela said the incident happened at Bothatogo ward around midnight. He said the children were sleeping with their 66-years-old grandmother inside a three-bedroomed house. He said there...

Boniface Keakabetse 13 September 2016

Masisi eyeing Gaolathe, says he�s credible

Masisi, who is also the country’s vice president, revealed this when officially welcoming former Botswana Congress Party (BCP) parliamentary candidate Annah Mokgethi (formerly Motlhagodi) to the BDP yesterday. Masisi could not hide his...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 13 September 2016

Opposition leaders take to the streets

Briefing the media yesterday, Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando said they agreed to address Batswana on the four issues as they affect all.   “We have reason to worry when we are not consulted about the EVM as...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 13 September 2016

Donkey meat for export sounds fantastic!

Any littlest departure for destination prosperity is worth celebrating and celebrating ecstatically. Finding an export market for a commodity the country has in abundance is proper and commendable. Here is something we have, and can profitably share...

Michael Dingake 13 September 2016

South Africa bars anti-gay US pastor Steven Anderson

The home affairs minister said he was refused a visa as the constitution prohibits hate speech. Mr Anderson runs the Faithful Word Baptist Church, which says that homosexuality is an abomination punishable by the death penalty. He said that...

BBC.COM 13 September 2016

Hunter�s host epic party for fans

The party was also combined with a launch of Hunter’s heat seekers campaign. Sponsored by Distell Botswana, the event attracted a lot of Hunter’s consumers from around town. It started with a chill session with NT Base, initially with...

Mompati Tlhankane | 13 September 2016

Tshekedi micro-manages BTO

According to the BTO Act of 2009, the board of directors should be the one that makes all decisions and can only engage the minister for guidelines. However, the minister has been running the organisation, overlooking the chief executive officer due...

Pauline Dikuelo | 13 September 2016

We will cut red tape in business, Khama pledges

Officially opening the biennial NBC, which brought together the captains of industry, Khama said: “Government is implementing a doing business reforms roadmap and action plan with a view to addressing administrative, legal and structural...

Chakalisa Dube | 13 September 2016