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Jeff Ramsay 20 December 2016
Donald Trump wins electoral college vote
Six weeks after winning the polls, the Republican has secured the 270 votes needed to formalise his victory. Reacting to his win, Mr Trump promised to "work hard to unite our country and be the president of all Americans". Electors had been flooded...
BBC.COM 20 December 2016
BAA accept Dube�s resignation
Dube submitted his resignation letter to BAA at the beginning of this month. He was serving as the BAA vice president. BAA public relations officer, Roland Masalila told Mmegi Sport that the executive committee of the association held a meeting with...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 20 December 2016
TAFIC end the year at the top
It took TAFIC a stifling one hour and 15 minutes to open the score sheet in a frantic derby that was crammed with crunchy tackles. GNT took the game to TAFIC but wasted numerous chances in front of goals. A brace from Kemoreng Batisani and a cheeky...
Koketso Kgoboge 20 December 2016
Galaxy turn fortunes around
A brace from Thero Setsile and a goal each from defender, Isaac Paeye and Thabang Sesinyi saw them dispatch Gunners who have been blowing hot and cold in their own backyard. The victory against Gunners moved them to position four on the log...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 20 December 2016
Police, Mafolofolo are Zone VI champions
Mafolofolo successfully defended the title they won last year. The championships were attended by Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland and Lesotho. South Africa competed in the women’s category. Police have been competing in the championship...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 20 December 2016
Trompies, Vee, Dr Malinga headline Ga-maila festival
The SA entertainers need no introduction. Trompies entered into the music scenes in the mid 1990s and they have since secured a place in the hearts of many Batswana with songs such as Bengimngaka and Mmadibuseng. Dr Malinga is also expected to rock...
Tlotlo Kebinakgabo 20 December 2016
Absolut Gaborone welcomes New Year in style
Renowned for not to be missed and never to be forgotten events, the venue is set to host another blazing hot Absolut New Year’s Eve Party. This year, Absolut brings a truly summeresque foam party on December 31, kicking off 2017 in true...
Staff Writer 20 December 2016
Turnstar records strong growth despite challenges
Revenue for the year ended January 31, 2016 grew by five percent from the prior year to P247.6 million, while operating profit increased by 23% from the prior year to P182.7 million in the period under review. Commenting in the group’s annual...
Isaac Pinielo 20 December 2016
Borwa leaves audience impressed
Borwa is inspired by the labour migration in the 1960s when men in societies such as Bakwena, Bangwaketse, Bakgatla, Batlokwa and Balete would leave their homesteads to work in the South African mines. The action is depicted through dance with...
Dumisani Ncube 20 December 2016
Sereetsi and The Natives to set Palapye alight
Goldies on the Eve show is set to offer a priceless experience to bid 2016 farewell and usher in 2017 in grand style. The show, which will be on new years’ eve is expected to offer a mature and professional space for jazz enthusiasts to cross...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 20 December 2016
Mohembo bridge creates hundreds of jobs
Kgoboko told North West District Councillors on Wednesday that the project commenced on November 8 and will be completed in July 2019. He said the cable-stayed bridge, aesthetically designed to enhance the look of the Okavango Delta, will cost P1,...
Boniface Keakabetse 20 December 2016
Khama�s prophecy of hope Versus Boko�s prophecy of doom
One was speech delivered by the President of the Republic, Ian Khama who is also the BDP president and the other by the leader of the opposition, Duma Boko who is also the UDC president. The speeches are clearly different and distinct. This is not...
Correspondent 20 December 2016
Olopeng, entertainment
Re ja ngwana re ja Olopeng
Pauline Dikuelo 20 December 2016
Road carnage dampening the festive mood
In the next few days, many will be travelling to home villages to spend the festive season with their relatives, some of whom they last saw 12 months ago. Christmas is time for families, and coming together with friends and family to...
Mmegi Editor
| 20 December 2016
Botswana Muslim Association donates to Presidential Housing Appeal
In his remarks at a ceremony held at the Gaborone Mosque last Thursday, the senior private secretary to the President, Brigadier-General George Tlhalerwa said the BMA donation would go towards building of a house for 38-year-old Sadia Tiny Kgantsho,...
Zolani Kraai 20 December 2016
BOFEPUSU special congress resolutions
BOFEPUSU Vs Government, a case in which BOFEPUSU challenges a temporary order of the Industrial Court in a 3% case especially the interpretation of the scope of the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC). An appeal against the high court judgment...
Staff Writer 20 December 2016
More charges for gardener
Bhekizwe Nkomazana (35) also known as Khaya Bheki Mazibuku, now faces additional charges of entering Botswana through ungazetted point of entry, forging a Title Deed in the names of Tebogo Edwin Koketso for a farm in Oodi which was owned by Tlhapane...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 20 December 2016
Man found guilty of raping stepdaughter
Recently, two Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldiers from Area S military garrison appeared in court on charges of raping their respective stepdaughters, with one convicted and awaiting sentence while the other is still being tried. In a similar...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 20 December 2016
TK: Let�s give Trump a chance
Khama said: “We will see what Trumps presidency brings for our natural resources conservation. I am told that past Republican governments contributed more to Botswana’s wildlife conservation compared to the Democrats. We should give Trump...
Boniface Keakabetse 20 December 2016
UDC, BCP talks draft report out
Although Saleshando was reluctant to share the contents with Mmegi, he confirmed receiving it. The BCP leader stated that he will study the report and discuss it with the president of the UDC, Duma Boko before they make a final decision as to...
Chakalisa Dube
| 20 December 2016
Dimeku wins Boikago/Madiba ward primaries
Dimeku contested against Boitshoko Kinnear who got 148 votes followed by Malebogo Orapeleng with 42 votes. There were seven spoiled votes. Orapeleng, who is not new to elections, lost again in the 2013 BDP primary elections to the late ward...
Lindiwe Mozola 20 December 2016
Pilane mall to be fully operational in February
PrimeTime managing director, Sandy Kelly revealed to Mmegi that there has been progress on the matter. “Our hope is that the mall will be fully operational in a month or two. We have been working on a resolution that will work for...
Tefo Pheage 20 December 2016
Ntsuape fear factor lingers in court
The postponement was necessitated by the fact that the court was not ready with the sentence. Monato, who is charged with multiple rape offences, said the police are on a mission to kill him using underhand tactics. Monato recently sustained...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 20 December 2016
Three more lives lost on A1
Mahalapye traffic officer, assistant superintendent Kgosienalerona Sechoni confirmed the accident saying only one passenger escaped death. “According to the police investigations, a Mazda 323 got out of control and overturned claiming lives of...
Bonte Seepi 20 December 2016
JSC recommends Radijeng to replace Walia
The Lobatse High Court based Radijeng will replace Justice Singh Walia who has reached the retirement age of 70 and whose contract ends December 31, 2016. However, Walia will stay on for a further six months to complete his part heard matters. Four...
Oarabile Mosikare 20 December 2016
Gov�t secretaries want �unfair� scheme out
In a proposed draft settlement agreement, the government says it will review the 2015 Competency Based Career Path (CBCP) following the employees’ unhappiness about it and promise to regularly consult in the process of the review. “DPSM...
Mpho Mokwape
| 20 December 2016
Import of the state of the nation address!
SONA has become a ritual that seems to have lost its import of appropriate national discourse about the nation’s socio-politico-economic condition. It’s become a ritual like church sermon delivered by any pastor to a congregation whose...
Michael Dingake 20 December 2016
Thata Kenosi misses out on Miss World
Stephanie Del Valle from Puerto Rico walked away as the winner of this year’s Miss World and succeeded Mireia Lalaguna Royo of Spain. Despite being a favourite to win The Great Pageant Community (TGPC) Miss Popularity, where she was on...
Dumisani Ncube 20 December 2016
Kenewendo wants age of consent raised to 18
The motion wants Parliament to resolve to amend the provisions of the Penal Code (Cap 08:01) to be in line with the provisions of the Children’s Act (Cap 28: 01). In a brief interview, the youthful legislator said the motion would...
Oarabile Mosikare 20 December 2016
Importation ban on solanaceous crops intensifies
Solanaceous crops are generally plants in the nightshade family such as tomatoes, peppers, bell pepper, eggplant/aubergine, melon pear as well as potato. According to the Ministry, they have suspended the importation of the crops following the...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 20 December 2016
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