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BBC.COM 31 January 2017
Khama removes Solo
Statement from High Court Registrar reads: Removal from office of Judge of the High Court Professor Kholisani Solo The public is informed that His Excellency the President has, acting in terms of Section 97 of the Constitution of Botswana, removed...
Staff Writer 31 January 2017
Wrestling president gets continental appointment
The appointment was made by the executive management of PWA in Yaounde, Cameroon last week. Sharp is the representative of Pro Wrestling Africa in Botswana for the next four years (2017-2021).He told Mmegi Sport yesterday from his base in...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 31 January 2017
Oatlhotse back to winning ways
IM Oatlhotse had a bad year, failing to win any tournament and dropping out of the national team. But he has begun the year on a promising note after winning the weekend tournament and pocketing P3,000. He beat defending champion Ndawana Mosenya with...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 31 January 2017
Rollers coach quits over pay
She argued that she could not continue as a volunteer. “It is indeed true that our coach has left the team. As you may be aware she has been working as a volunteer so she informed us that she felt that she could not continue with us as a...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 31 January 2017
Mingo Touch�s new gospel single lights up Ramotswa
Mingo who has ventured into gospel outdid himself as he treated his fans with his new song Its all about Jesus at one of Razi’s hottest chilling spot, HillRest Pub. His usual energetic entrance on stage, fired up the place, as his fans, that...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 31 January 2017
�Diamond� Top 8 final looms
It was a rare heavy defeat for Orapa United as they fell 4-1 to Rollers. Ndlovu conceded defeat and admitted his side stopped playing the minute the referee blew the whistle for kick-off. His counterpart and former number two, Mogomotsi...
Mqondisi Dube
| 31 January 2017
DBS refuse to pay music royalties
Addressing the media recently, COSBOTS chairperson Solomon B. Monyame said DBS are the biggest users of local music content ye they cannot comply with rules. “All efforts to engage them to pay have not been fruitful,” he said. Monyame...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 31 January 2017
Ditiro Leero unveils his protege Morwa Tsankana
The dust from their phathisi as they hit down hard on the small stage competed with the strong stench of old urine coming from a toilet nearby. The crowd was loving it. Before long, dust engulfed the small low lit bar as everyone got lost in a...
Thalefang Charles
| 31 January 2017
Vee Mampeezy overthrows King Monada
Even though the Oseka bora moreki hitmaker was the main headliner, Vee Mampeezy showed the Limpopo artist why he has been the most relevant artist in Botswana for more than a decade. Vee arrived on stage full of energy and his dancers kept climbing...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 31 January 2017
Evicted Jwaneng mall hawkers return
The hawkers said they have decided to return to the front of the mall after being chased away from their new place, which was close to the First National Bank Botswana (FNBB). “We agreed to move to an open space next to FNB and the manager...
Lebogang Baingapi 31 January 2017
Sefalana enters South African market
At the announcement of the financials for the half-year ended October 31, 2016, the group stated that it will use a large part of the P351 million raised recently through a rights offer to support its expansion plans into South Africa. Recently, the...
Isaac Pinielo 31 January 2017
FNBB named best bank in Botswana
The IFM Awards recognise and honour outstanding performance, best-in-class services and excellence in the financial services industry. FNB CEO, Steven Bogatsu sees the prestigious award as the outcome of the bank’s commitment to giving their...
Staff Writer 31 January 2017
God bless Africa!
It is our sincere hope that Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi will have been voted into the seat, as she represents the most credible opportunity for change in the African Union (AU). Ours is a continent of deep contrasts. Africa boasts unparalleled natural...
Mmegi Editor
| 31 January 2017
Muzila commits FCC to ending HIV infections
With the project the city mayor commits to achieve the 90-90-90 HIV treatment target. Briefing media, Muzila said cities are now uniquely positioned to lead fast-track action towards achieving the 90-90-90 target by 2020. The 90-90-90 initiative...
Pini Bothoko
| 31 January 2017
Make use of the rains, Gaborone urges
Addressing the traditional leaders in their opening session yesterday, Gaborone said he hoped Batswana were making good use of the rains to improve national food security. “I take this time to encourage Batswana to take good care of their...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 31 January 2017
Phikwe region school results plummet
Meepong Junior Secondary School(JSS) dropped from position five nationally last year to position 15 while Phatsimo JSS dropped from position 11 to 15. Makhubu JSS on the other hand retained position three but dropped in the pass rate. The school...
Onalenna Kelebeile 31 January 2017
BOFEPUSU�s ramps up anti-govt campaign
Motshegwa was speaking at the union rally held in Tonota on Friday meant to sensitise BOFEPUSU members about resolutions taken at the special congress last year. “There will be some casualties during the fight for our own...
Dolly Bathobakae 31 January 2017
Secretaries, employer seal deal over career scheme
The CBCP scheme was introduced via a Directive No. 1 of 2015 and implemented through various directives and circulars to map out a clear career progression structure for the Secretarial and Executive Office Management Cadre. The scheme introduced new...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 31 January 2017
Kanye man drowns in Peleng Dam
Station commander, superintendent Photshanyana Mogatsaseno said the incident happened on January 19 when the deceased allegedly went swimming.Mogatsaseno said investigations are still ongoing. “We are investigating a case where a man aged...
Tumelo Mouwane 31 January 2017
Barcelos robbers plead for revised bail conditions
They were granted conditional bail on December 13, 2016 but failed to meet the conditions. Tshepo Batshabane (22), Tshwanelo Tshimologo (34) and Thabo Dube (32) were arrested on August 15, 2016 during a shootout with the police at a roadblock in...
Tumelo Mouwane 31 January 2017
Botswana, SA headed for showdown over fugitive deportation
Chirunga is also wanted for allegedly obtaining an Omang and passport through dubious means. The alleged culprit, Chirunga, is wanted by Botswana authorities to face two counts of allegedly obtaining the national identity card commonly known as...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 31 January 2017
Police ordered to drag prisoner to court
Boikobo Tumisang, who is currently serving a prison term for a different matter, failed to appear before the Jwaneng Magistrate Basetsana Keakantse for continuation of his robbery case on Monday. The prosecutor, inspector Lorato Chabaetsile...
Lebogang Baingapi 31 January 2017
No democracy in the opposition � Balopi
Balopi was launching the BDP candidate for the Rasesa Ward by-election, Daniel Molokwe over the weekend. “While in the BDP we are to hold primaries for all constituencies and wards, at the opposition they already know who will be...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 31 January 2017
�Stubborn� Gaborone Dam gains steadily
Information from the Water Utilities Corporation, show that the country’s second largest dam water level rose to 31.1% as at January 30 following the rains that fell last week.The current water level means that the 141.1 million cubic...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 31 January 2017
AU Summit
Innocent Selatlhwa 31 January 2017
Retired top cop resurfaces at new parastatal
The Board was established by the Private Security Services Act of 2015, which is only now being implemented. Tsimako left the police service in July 2012 after taking charge in 2007. He reached his retirement age of 60 years in 2010 before...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 31 January 2017
Unity Dow�s strange route of metamorphosis!
The ideal ratio should not exceed 30:1 according to keen observers; c) teachers disgruntlement about unsatisfactory employment conditions contributes significantly to quality of results; d) late delivery of books is obviously a factor; e)...
Michael Dingake 31 January 2017
Rollers bemoan stringent BFA squad rules
Rollers have registered 25 players for the tournament as per the BFA rules and regulations whereas other teams taking part in the continental competition can register a maximum of 30 players. “Other teams can register up to 30 players. That...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 31 January 2017
28th AU Summit: SADC sabotages Venson-Moitoi
Last July, Venson-Moitoi emerged with the highest number of votes after the second round, but failed to secure the chair as she fell short of the required number. In August in Swaziland all 15 states pledged to vote for Venson-Moitoi but an...
Staff Writer 31 January 2017
Regulator to issue more gambling licences
Briefing the media on Friday, Thulisizwe Johnson said the authority will also issue a national lottery licence, sports betting and bingo licence as the new regulator opens up the gambling market. Of the new casinos, he noted, two will be in...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 31 January 2017
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