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Innocent Selatlhwa 14 October 2016
Song of the Hoe: the proudly excited layer
Indeed, by the translator’s own admission, whenever the term al appears in the text, he interprets this to mean ‘hoe’. He was, it seems, greatly influenced by scholarly translations of the Atra-Hasis, as well as Samuel N...
Richard Moleofe 14 October 2016
Meet Andrew Matlapeng; a man who cheated death in three ambushes
It seems the slaughter of animals has not escaped any one of the events that summed the 50th celebrations of our independence. So in one way or the other, this remarkable event was a serious threat to all types of animals. Something very unusual for...
Richard Moleofe 14 October 2016
Batswana lose millions in pyramid scheme
Operated by Kenyan couple, Walter Mogi and Elena Tai, Longrich Botswana was said to be part of a Chinese company called Longrich, which allegedly produces more than 1,000 product lines across categories such as household, cosmetics, health care...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 14 October 2016
BAA confirms Letham�s premature exit
Letham left Botswana for South Africa in August after his residence permit application failed. Speaking from South Africa, Letham told Mmegi Sport that he could not stay in the country without a residence permit. “I have tried numerous times...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 October 2016
Madeluka, volleyball�s undisputed king of setting
Tjiyapo Ronald Madeluka, born 33 years ago in Gaborone did his primary education at Therisanyo in 1989. As a young boy, his first love was football. As the years went by, a new sport called volleyball was introduced at his school in 1994. “I...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 October 2016
BONA reverses decision to call-off second round
The decision to proceed with the second round follows the postponement of the championship finals from the end of October to November 12. The championship will be played in Gaborone. The northern zone netball spokesperson, Mercy Kololo said the...
Koketso Kgoboge 14 October 2016
Tshose might still play in Australia
Tshose failed to travel to Australia this week to join Colts Cricket Club due to visa requirements. Colts president, Jaysen Miguel told Mmegi Sport from Australia yesterday that the timing was the stumbling block. “We would have loved to have...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 October 2016
Liquorama deal, the sobering truth
Often the world, rightly or wrongly, holds a blurry view of alcohol. It is synonymous with staggering and bad behaviour, the flip side of neatly dressed gentlemen exchanging constructive ideas while sipping at an upmarket bar is hardly...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 October 2016
BCL
Correspondent 14 October 2016
Infrastructure development key to growth
Mogoditshane falls under Kweneng District and just a few minutes drive from the capital city. One would expect that the government would give priority to providing developments in the villages in proximity to the city to reduce congestion or to...
Mmegi Editor
| 14 October 2016
BTC marathon fails to meet BAA requirements
Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, BAA spokesperson Roland Masalila said the organising team, Fresh Brands marketing has failed to agree terms with BAA affiliate, the Francistown Athletics Club thus the association could not sanction the...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 14 October 2016
Madikwe: The hope of Gamodubu
Shirley Madikwe is the founder of Gamodubu Child Care Trust, a centre located in the small village of Gamodubu in Kweneng District. Madikwe has made a tremendous impact in the lives of many young people. The Child Care Trust began simply out of a...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 October 2016
Selebi-Phikwe sport faces bleak future
Taolo said they were close to tying a deal with a BCL supplier but now that the mine is closing, their efforts are up in smoke. “The agent we had engaged to look for a sponsor has called off the search based on the decision that was made about...
Imi Mokgethi 14 October 2016
Funds, schedule force Zebras out of action
BFA chief executive officer, Kitso Kemoeng said there are two main factors determining whether the Zebras play a friendly match. “There are two main factors; the league and resources. Do we have enough resources and is this (Zebras) our focus...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 October 2016
Referees� payments further delay women�s league
The league was scheduled to start by the first week of September, but was postponed as it had to pave way for the country’s golden jubilee celebrations. Speaking to Mmegi Sport, the committee chairperson Ithuteng Disang said amongst other...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 14 October 2016
Dirang, Nyumasi meet in dazzling battle
Since they gained promotion in the 2013, Orapa United have met Chiefs six times, all in the league games. Chiefs were victorious four times with Orapa United only managing a single win. The other encounter ended in stalemate. Tomorrow’s...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 14 October 2016
Health Generation advocates healthy living
They have adopted a system of visiting the gym more often accompanied by eating health related foods. One entity that has caught up with the trend of boosting and advocating for a healthy lifestyle system is Health Generation, which has continuously...
Dumisani Ncube 14 October 2016
BIH�s mammoth task of priming homegrown innovators
BusinessWeek: What were the advantages of being a host country to the IPA? Boshwaen: Hosting the awards have come up with many advantages, which include gaining international exposure thus making the local innovations to be more fundable...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 14 October 2016
BFA probes Zakhem�s GU, Gilport interest
Although BFA chief executive officer, Kitso Kemoeng refused to disclose clubs under probe, Mmegi Sport is reliably informed that business mogul Nicholas Zakhem’s ties with both, Gilport Lions and Gaborone United, and BDF XI-Matebejana links are...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 October 2016
Drug smugglers against the law
This genre has produced epic blockbusters before such as Snitch, The Last Stand, Scarface and New Jack City, which propelled many greats like Dwayne Johnson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Pacino and Wesley Snipes respectively just to name a few among...
Bakang Israel 14 October 2016
The burden of being Anas
“He will be wearing a mask,” one of them stated. As expected from a fellow journalist also looking for an exclusive, I immediately contended against the masked interview, reasoning that since I had brought no cameras and it would only be...
Thalefang Charles
| 14 October 2016
BOPEU out of salary talks
This followed a meeting between the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) and the director of Public Service Management Ruth Maphorisa (DPSM) on October 10, 2016 where the issue of the commencement of the business of the council was...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 14 October 2016
BCL sponsored students in limbo
Most of the students are studying in local vocational institutions while others are studying in tertiary institutions in South Africa. The students, just like the close to 5,000 workers of the copper and nickel group, will know their fate once Nigel...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 14 October 2016
Food production miserably fails national demand
Botswana’s dairy production is characterised by a long-standing milk supply deficit with the import bill for the consumer stable standing at P147.9 million, Mmegi has learnt. Local dairy producers are failing to meet the 60 million litres...
Baboki Kayawe 14 October 2016
Siblings in bitter court battle over inheritance land
Four daughters of the late Jeremiah Kabomo and Gaogakwe Kabomo; Motlalepula Kabomo, Maureen Kabomo, Boikanyo Mathipa and Kgakana Kgabanyane want the court to declare that their brothers Sebati Kabomo and Segokgo Kabomo are not entitled to award...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 14 October 2016
Human trafficking raises red flags
Despite its rising profile in many parts of Africa and the world coupled with efforts to raise public awareness; Botswana remains a fertile ground for traffickers. This week, high-ranking officials from 10 African countries came together in Gaborone...
Sharon Mathala 14 October 2016
Malawians in court for human trafficking
Sanie Idene (31), Jabulani Motlaadiile (32), Mussa Suffiyani (33) and Imulani Madi (23) are alleged to have on September 20, 2016 in Lobatse engaged in the trafficking a total of 14 men and two women all from Malawi to Botswana. Most of the...
Tumelo Mouwane 14 October 2016
Ecologist calls on Khama to save pristine ecosystem
SMLE is a biodiversity rich area consisting of extensive woodland landscapes between the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti swamps. SMLE has a great diversity of seasonal habitats from the extensive pristine wetlands of the Okavango Delta and the...
Boniface Keakabetse 14 October 2016
BDP shooting itself in the foot by weakening BCP [Part l]
The BDP is determined to recruit heavily from the BCP in a bid to crush the latter’s will and break its spirit as a political force. Our contention is that the BDP’s strategy is ill-advised and likely to backfire as it seems to be driven...
Correspondent 14 October 2016
Suspended judges inch closer in push for recusal
The panelled bench ruled that the Registrar and Master of the High Court allow preparation of the necessary certificates that allegedly were missing from the record of proceedings given to the suspended quartet. The suspended judges, Key Dingake,...
Mpho Mokwape
| 14 October 2016
Dikgosi call for tighter Ipelegeng supervision
Debating a motion calling for government to cease Ipelegeng programme yesterday, dikgosi told Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Botlogile Tshireletso that there is need to tighten supervision of workers. “The...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 14 October 2016
Hopes shattered as TNMC caves in
For years, the existence of TNMC’s two mines, Phoenix and Selkirk, raised people’s hopes in the area that perhaps things would turn out for the better in future. Phoenix closed in December 2015, but plans were advanced for the imminent...
Pini Bothoko
| 14 October 2016
�BCL, Tati will find suitors�
Both mines, which fall under the BCL Group, were placed under provisional liquidation last week, a development that shocked many and drew widespread criticism. The government enjoys 100 percent shareholding of the BCL Group and has indicated that...
Chakalisa Dube
| 14 October 2016
Francistown economy shrinks with TNMC closure
Before then the mine was producing relatively less nickel. TNMC is situated in Matsiloje village 45 kilometres in the northeastern part of Botswana near Francistown. Usually the existence of a high scale mine is vital to the economy of its area of...
Chakalisa Dube
| 14 October 2016
�What we learned at school�
So many people deserve thanks for helping us to get it working but rather than list them all here you can see everything about them as well as photos in our Facebook group. Instead I think it’s worth revisiting some of the messages that were...
Consumer Watchdog 14 October 2016
Afinitas keeps tabs on strife in Ethiopia
This follows recent media reports on Ethiopia, which had highlighted public unrest in parts of the country. “We wish to assure shareholders that the Directors of Afinitas Limited are continuously monitoring these events. The Board still...
Staff Writer 14 October 2016
Govt seeks to break impasse with SA retailers
According to the Trade Act of 2003, businesses such as; auctioneers, car wash, cleaning services, curio shop, fresh produce, general clothing, general dealer and hairdresser are exclusively reserved for citizens. Chief commercial officer for the...
Isaac Pinielo 14 October 2016
IFC plans P270m bond float by year-end
The IFC, a member of the World Bank group, provides loans, equity and advisory services to the private sector in developing countries. The float will be the IFC’s third in Africa under its Pan-African Domestic Medium Term Note Programme,...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 14 October 2016
BCL/Tati Nickel mines closure - unions� position
We further wish to correct some misconceptions that have been peddled by the Government after it had announced that it has closed these Mines lest the Nation be made to believe that Government’s decision is correct and...
Correspondent 14 October 2016
Marks makes knitting appealing
The 26-year-old multi-talented artist’s crochets are a wide range of exquisite wool items. Her brand called Bantu Kini has a wide range of items varying from swimwear, stuffed animals, bags, assorted tops and house ornaments. “I always...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 October 2016
Botched Russian deal forced BCL�s closure
As part of the 2014 deal, BCL entered into a binding agreement to buy the stake in Nkomati from Norilsk Nickel Africa pending regulatory approvals in South Africa. BCL Mine entered into the deal as part of its Polaris II strategy to invest into...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 14 October 2016
Reminiscing about Selebi-Phikwe�s years of yore
Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando had the rare privilege of living in Selebi-Phikwe of yesteryear and duly benefited from the copper/nickel town’s offerings at the time. “My parents relocated to Selebi-Phikwe...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 14 October 2016
Parly meets over BCL crisis
The opposition leaders indicated during a press conference they addressed yesterday that they are confident with the support of other MPs, they can enforce other alternatives instead of liquidation of BCL Mine. Botswana National Front president,...
Onalenna Kelebeile 14 October 2016
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