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Jeff Ramsay 04 October 2016
Efforts to boost elephant protection fails at Cites
A proposal put forward by Kenya was strongly supported but failed to gain the two-thirds majority required. The opposition of the EU, which voted as a block, was pivotal in the defeat. Other proposals that would have opened up new ivory markets...
BBC.COM 04 October 2016
UB Dons
Mmegi Editor 04 October 2016
Khama, Mugabe attend Lesotho golden jubilee
He will be accompanied by the Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi; the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Thapelo Olopeng; Mayor of Gaborone City, Kagiso Thutlwe as well as other senior...
Staff Writer 04 October 2016
Let us start a new era
It was time to reflect on the journey we have travelled since independence, as well as to craft the way forward. The enthusiasm that preceded the 50th anniversary Day activities was so high that when September 30 finally came, it was epic, resultant...
Mmegi Editor
| 04 October 2016
Play Fest thrills fans
The annual family event was done with an objective of promoting Setswana culture, games and uniting the nations. The fun-filled event had people participating in a number of traditional games such as morabaraba, chama, diketo, seifi as well as...
Dumisani Ncube 04 October 2016
Barrows excels at new South African club
The 1.93 metre tall shooting guard has been with the side for the past month and has already made his mark as the club’s top scorer. He joined the team when the BNL season started last month for this campaign. “With the southern Africa...
Dumisani Ncube 04 October 2016
International company keen on setting up soccer academy
The company showed interest during the CAF ordinary general meeting held in Cairo this past week where BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti and secretary general, Kitso Kemoeng were in attendance. The company representatives met BFA representatives on...
Staff Writer 04 October 2016
BoBA denies sponsorship snub
The executive committee is accused of ignoring ideas tabled by affiliates. It is alleged that at the recent independence tournament held at the Gaborone Civic Centre, a certain company had promised to sponsor the competition. One of the affiliates...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 04 October 2016
Former High Court Judge slams govt
He was addressing crowds, in a speech peppered with words like "deliberate" and "contempt" (on the part of government) at the annual Domboshaba cultural festival on October 1. Mosojane was certainly in no mood to celebrate when he said "the...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 04 October 2016
Spin City brings back the legends this weekend
It will be the last spinning event before the awards ceremony next month. The event is meant to celebrate the event pioneers and leaders who started the sport of spinning in Botswana years back. The legends are Turbo Charge, Eric Maswaya (Mr 360),...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 04 October 2016
Gaborone-Phakalane link road complete
The project was a design and build project awarded to Bothakga Burrow Botswana in conjunction with Landmark Projects while Arid Environment Consultancy was responsible for developing and monitoring the environmental Management Plan of the...
Staff Writer 04 October 2016
Higher imports curb use of diesel power plants
According to figures released by Statistics Botswana (SB), electricity generation fell 22% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year on the back of limited use of the country’s power peaking plants. The country...
Staff Writer 04 October 2016
Deterioration in safety and rule of law hinder Africa�s progress
The 2016 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), launched today by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, reveals that improvement in overall governance in Africa over the past ten years has been held back by a widespread deterioration in the category of...
Correspondent 04 October 2016
Bashe Rollers wins Goledzwa tournament
This was a spectacular performance for a team that got the last but one position in the 2015/16 tournament and the last position in 2014/15. It showed tremendous improvement on their part. The mini tournament did not go well for the defending...
Staff Writer 04 October 2016
BIHL Group Hosts BOT50 Fan Park
Held amongst families and friends of the community on September 30 at Lady Olebile Masire Grounds, the BIHL Fan Park served as part of the support initiatives for the Independence Day celebrations. The Fan Park featured live streaming of the...
Correspondent 04 October 2016
GAD recommends repossession
The department has observed that some of the challenges the projects that were initiated by the groups faced are financial mismanagement, group dynamics, inability to penetrate markets as well as non-submission of quarterly reports. Some of the...
Onalenna Kelebeile 04 October 2016
Suspected murderer, arsonist to undergo psychiatric evaluation
When making the ruling at the Francistown Magistrate Court on Monday, Kapeko said that he has to first satisfy himself about the state of mind of Gobuamang Ntsuape before he considers granting him bail. Ntsuape, 30, is charged with the murder of...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 04 October 2016
Moeng student found hanging from a tree
“Last Thursday evening we received a call about a man found hanging from a tree near a football pitch. The father explained that the boy went away in his absence and did not leave any note. Upon our arrival there we found the body...
Bonte Seepi 04 October 2016
'Flight risk' robbery suspects denied bail
The suspects, Chalibiwa Samson and Lebang Ntesa, are facing counts of robbery, motor vehicle theft and burglary for a crime committed in November 2015 in Oodi village. The two revisited their bail application after the continuation of their...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 04 October 2016
New ministries, no new jobs
“There will be no jobs created. We’re just realigning ministries using the same workforce and emphasising on areas we need to prioritise in ministries,” he said. This reiterates words by President Ian Khama who recently announced...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 04 October 2016
UB don reads malice in cabinet reshuffle
Known for his level-headedness when analysing political issues, this time Maundeni went straight for the jugular. “This cabinet is huge unnecessarily. There is no need to have (a) cabinet of 30 people out of 65. The...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 04 October 2016
What�s in a name�..?
Think of the four Ds. later upped to five: Democracy, Development, Discipline, Dignity and Delivery. Some of us. if not most, had expected the Ds to take our Democracy to new heights - stimulate our Development, enforce the Discipline required...
Michael Dingake 04 October 2016
Nkate too careful not to reveal plans
His contract is due to expire before end of the year. Mmegi has learnt that Nkate has been approached by some BDP members offering him support if he contests for the position, whilst another faction believed to be supporting Vice President...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 04 October 2016
Russian embassy clarifies agreements on Syria
Building on the provisions of the Geneva Communique of June 30, 2012, UN Security Council Resolution 2254, and the decisions of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), the Russian and US Presidents agreed on steps aimed at restoring peace in...
Correspondent 04 October 2016
KTM Choir releases Botswana
KTM, an acronym for Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete – the composer of the National Anthem who was honoured to be the face of P20 note, was founded by the late Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) president Gomolemo Motswaledi back in 1993. The new...
Staff Writer 04 October 2016
SADC leaders snub Bot50 party
While the event attracted high-ranking dignitaries from the United States and Britain, Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders were nowhere to be seen at the country’s highly publicised event. For a highly decorated country with...
Tefo Pheage 04 October 2016
Improved work ethic raises Botswana�s competitiveness
A recent World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report placed poor work ethic, which has over the years negatively impacted on the country’s rankings, at 16.2% this year, dropping from 19% last year. Botswana National Productivity...
Isaac Pinielo 04 October 2016
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