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• Tuesday January 30
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In Tuesday Paper

BBC.COM 17 January 2017

South Africa Ford recalls Kugas over fires

Investigations show the fires were caused by overheating in some parts of the engine which led to oil leaks, said Ford SA chief executive Jeff Nemeth. The recall affects the 1.6 litre model, built in Spain between 2012 and 2014. The firm has been...

BBC.COM 17 January 2017

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Mmegi Editor 17 January 2017

Judiciary at the altar of power

Kirby, in his speech, mentioned that the court is seized with some complex civil cases. One of these complex cases he talked about include the appeal dealing with the suspension of the four High Court judges where the Law Society of Botswana (LSB)...

Mmegi Editor | 17 January 2017

Rollers fans continue to boo Mogorosi

The national team captain has hit a rough patch this season with a single goal in 12 league games thus far. He scored through a penalty against Security Systems. The former Bloemfontein Celtics skipper’s rough spell has resulted in some...

Tlotlo Kebinakgabo 17 January 2017

Crosbie achieves Dakar Rally dream

Crosbie, who became the first Motswana to compete at the Dakar Rally, had prior to the race told Mmegi Sport that he was not targeting a position but wanted to finish the race on his first attempt. Crosbie crossed the finish line in 38:43:37 after 12...

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 January 2017

Rollers in Mpote dilemma over CAF requirements

Mpote’s appointment has raised questions as to whether the regional football governing body CAF would allow him to lead the ‘Blues’ in the Champions League. The tactician holds a CAF B licence whereas the requirements are that a...

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 January 2017

Storm leaves BSA battling to repair National Diamond

Botswana Softball Association (BSA) president, Tirelo Mukokomane told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they do not have funds to maintain the backstop. He said they are still waiting for the beginning of the financial year. BSA spokesperson, Kelebogile...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 January 2017

Taola pleads for Freedom

Taola is a fusion duo that comprises of music producer Bonolo Mogotsi and media practitioner-cum vocalist, Thato Chuma. The new single, which has an Afrobeat and urban sound fusion comes as a follow up single from the duo’s last release, Wings...

Dumisani Ncube 17 January 2017

BFA, Butler to meet over new contract

The two are expected to meet this week, with close sources saying the association is willing to extend the former West Ham United midfielder’s contract. Both parties did not reveal much except to confirm that the coach’s situation would...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 January 2017

Angie�s single enchants revellers

The energetic young rapper thrilled the attendants with her smoking hot dance moves and sweet melodic voice. Angie took the crowd by storm when she and her dance crew were demonstrating the most urban trending dance moves on the stage. The...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 17 January 2017

Miss Mahalapye vows to empower and motivate youth

Speaking during an interview with Showbiz recently, the queen who was able to outshine her 13 opponents last December, said she would like to empower and motivate the youth in Mahalapye to become better and responsible members of the...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 17 January 2017

BURS upgrade faces minor teething problems

As part of its 2014-2019 Strategic Plan, the tax agency has with effect from January 1, 2017 commenced the implementation of the CMS to replace the old system, ASCUDA. The new CMS is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the...

Dumisani Ncube 17 January 2017

�Government is a bully�

Kapinga was speaking at the launch of Botswana Congress Party(BCP) candidate for Boikago/Madiba ward by-election Area Gabathuse over the weekend. He said President Ian Khama and other Botswana Democratic Party(BDP) leaders are doing exactly what...

Mmegi Editor 17 January 2017

Goya is a bad representative � Keorapetse

Keorapetse was speaking at the launch of BCP candidate for Boikago/Madiba ward by-elections Area Gabathuse who would contest against Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)‘s Thabo Dimeku. The launch was thronged by multitudes of people, which gave...

Lindiwe Mozola 17 January 2017

Masisi urges voters to support Dimeku

Masisi, who is also the party chairperson, was speaking at the BDP rally at Palapye United (PU) grounds on Friday where he advised the electorates to support their candidate even if they do not like him and also give love to those who stood and lost...

Bonte Seepi 17 January 2017

Relocation of BHC Minestone tenants looms

For years BHC’ s efforts to relocate them hit a snag with tenants pleading for the corporation’s intervention to find a place to move them to as they have stayed in the houses for a long time. The 50 houses are some of the oldest BHC...

Pini Bothoko | 17 January 2017

Police still on manhunt of dangerous escapees

As of late Sunday three of the 18 escapees had been captured and are due to appear in court sometimes this week. All the three men were arrested on Sunday. The 18 fugitives were in detention at the Gerald Estates centre for illegal immigrants and...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 January 2017

Maiden smokers� surveillance underway

The ministry of health is undertaking the survey in collaboration with Statistics Botswana, Centre for Disease Control and the World Health Organisation (WHO). “The survey will help determine the number of smokers as well as to enhance...

Baboki Kayawe 17 January 2017

Zambian investigated for murder

Assistant superintendent Oarabile Hulela of Maun police explained that they received a report that the woman was found motionless at the family home where she was alone. He said upon arrival they discovered that the woman had been assaulted due to...

Boniface Keakabetse 17 January 2017

Judgement reserved in Khama�s limit of powers

The LSB, who were challenging Khama’s decision, said yesterday before the bench of the Court of Appeal that when it comes to the appointment of the Judges of the High Court, the buck stops with the JSC. LSB Senior Counsel (SC), Alec Freund...

Mpho Mokwape | 17 January 2017

Faith Mission church robbed

“It appears the suspects broke into the church building and helped themselves. The goods are said to have been worth around P7,000,” he said. Asked whether they have made any arrests so far, Sitale said, “Yes. The matter is still...

Tefo Pheage 17 January 2017

Don�t write off Africa!

The party endorsed his candidacy last month at the party’s national conference; of course uncle Bob should have the final say whether he stands for the elections or not; he is master of his mind and his body, and he should be the one to say...

Michael Dingake 17 January 2017

Mophato resumes dance classes

The dance ensemble has been hosting dance classes there for quite some time.  They are held every Monday and Wednesday with the Saturday classes being open to everyone. “We have resumed with the classes.  Its just that people do not...

Dumisani Ncube 17 January 2017

Soldiers protest ill-timed transfers

This follows recent multi-rank transfers, which servicemen and women say are being done without due diligence and consideration of the affected. Some of the affected members have argued that the transfers did not take into consideration some issues...

Tefo Pheage 17 January 2017

Mohembo bridge to boost tourism industry

At a contract signing of the bridge project in Gaborone yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of transport and communications, Elias Magosi, said the construction of the P1.04 billion bridge is of socio-economic importance to the Delta...

Isaac Pinielo 17 January 2017