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Jeff Ramsay 14 February 2017
UB Strike
His Worship the Mayor picking up the fallen pieces...
Mmegi Editor 14 February 2017
Trevor Noah: �Any leader tweeting policy is ridiculous�
Born in 1984 to a black mother and a white father in apartheid South Africa, at a time when interracial unions were still illegal, Noah began his life considered a crime by his own government. At 18, after South Africa’s transition to...
14 February 2017
Military should be more inclusive
The unfortunate incident also occurred at a time when media reports were awash with headlines that indicated government’s intention to spend a significant amount of pulas to procure military equipment, which has triggered mixed reactions from...
Mmegi Editor
| 14 February 2017
UB students charged with �blue overall� theft
Amantle Ofetotse, a first year student, and Kesaobaka Kemorate, a second year student, made their first appearance in Extension II magistrate court yesterday. They are accused of having committed the offence in the University premises last...
Baboki Kayawe 14 February 2017
2016: The worst year for marriage
According to statistics for the period January to December 2016, 1,301 cases were reportedly registered as compared to 971 cases recorded in 2012. Speaking at the recent opening of the legal year, Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo said the statistics...
Mpho Mokwape
| 14 February 2017
From prison with love
The artworks received a lot vile comments on social media as many people disapproved them.
Boingotlo Seitshiro 14 February 2017
End near for Hayatou?
Hayatou is seen as aligned to former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter but voting in the regions has seen new president, Gianni Infantino’s preferred candidates take over. Hayatou will seek another term in March when the continental body holds its...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 February 2017
Setshego�s injury concerns BOKA
Setshego failed to make it to the finals of the Under 60kg category due to injury and he finished in fourth position. Tlotlang Theetso won the Under 60kg category with Tumisang Kemolathe in second while Vincent Magalie finished third. BOKA...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 February 2017
Bullish Ndlovu remains optimistic
Swallows increased their unbeaten streak in all competitions to 27 games and did not show respect for their hosts. The Mbabane-based side enjoyed a fair share of attacks from the onset although they took the foot off the pedal after the opening...
Koketso Kgoboge 14 February 2017
In-form TAFIC suspend coach
Club spokesperson, Warrant Kolola confirmed the suspension, but re-assured that the Matjimenyenga boat will not be rocked by the absence of their mentor. “Yes, I can confirm that we have served the head coach Blessing Moyo with a suspension...
Koketso Kgoboge 14 February 2017
Chiefs look formidable again, as Galaxy go top
Chiefs have endured a miserable start to the campaign and are battling in the bottom half of the log, but have breathed fresh impetus after good business in January. The arrival of prolific goal getters, Jerome ‘JJ’ Ramatlhakwanaa and...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 February 2017
Creative industry can use science to transform local economy � Mamela
In an interview with Showbiz recently, the local science communicator Abraham Mamela said science or research is one of the areas that have been identified as potential areas that can help drive the economy and reduce the country’s heavy...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 February 2017
Lizibo album launch moved to Gaborone
Last week the musician had announced that he will be launching the album titled Malebeswa in Jwaneng and other areas outside Gaborone. “We are still working on the preparations for the Jwaneng launch. In the meantime we will debut the album in...
Dumisani Ncube 14 February 2017
Young Ditirwa brings glamorous shoe line
First there was Cinderella who won the prince’s heart before losing her glass slipper, and then there was Carrie Bradshaw (a fictional character in Sex and The City, who changed the fashion game). In today’s world of fashion shoes...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 February 2017
BoFiNet partners ISP to offer free hotspots internet
As part of the partnership, CENE Media customers who have purchased any of the turbo packages for their home or business will receive free bonus Wi-Fi Internet when they connect to Botswana hotspots. Botswana Hotspots is an initiative by BoFiNet...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 14 February 2017
Companies urged to raise capital through listing
The call was made by the Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) spokesperson, Tebogo Keepetsoe last week at a media briefing ahead of the Listings Conference billed for next month. Keepetsoe stated that there are number of viable opportunities...
Isaac Pinielo 14 February 2017
Lawsuits from aggrieved bidders swamp PPADB
Addressing the media on Friday, PPADB executive chairperson, Bridget John noted that this is a major problem, especially in the procurement of construction services as it leads to delays in project implementation. “Most litigious matters take...
Isaac Pinielo 14 February 2017
BEMA welcomes Budget theme
Given the current state of the economy from our perspective as Industry, we find this theme to be appropriate and relevant to the realities of our economy. The manufacturing sector has massive potential and is already capable of creating meaningful...
Correspondent 14 February 2017
Exemption of gov�t attorneys irks LSB
The LSB as the mother body for practicing attorneys says the exemption of this group was discriminatory and may be unconstitutional. Kgalalelo Monthe, the LSB chairperson during his recent address at the legal year opening said while the attorneys...
Mpho Mokwape
| 14 February 2017
Fury as murder accused are granted bail
They allegedly tied a rope around Aaron’s neck and suffocated him before they threw his body into the overflowing Shashe River. It is believed that the trio’s business deal went awry. Sub Inspector Kenneth Edward told the court that...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 14 February 2017
System impoverishes learners with disabilities
Mangope’s study was titled, ‘Inclusion or exclusion: Education of learners with intellectual disabilities in Botswana primary schools’. Presenting her findings during stakeholders’ engagement workshop on the importance of...
Pini Bothoko
| 14 February 2017
Thieves blow up ATM
The SCB ATM is located at the light industrial area at a building housing Ba Isago University near Mater Spei College. The station commander for Francistown police, Superintendent Lebalang Maniki confirmed the incident. However, details of what...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 14 February 2017
BDP, in government by default!
Whenever unemployment becomes an issue, Government like Pontius Pilate tries to wash their hands of the blood of its victims -- unemployed Batswana, who look up to it for intervention! Pontius Pilate could have saved the life of Jesus, but...
Michael Dingake 14 February 2017
Radisele villagers query Venson-Moitoi�s absence
The constituents expressed their displeasure during the Central District Council (CDC) chairperson’s poorly attended Kgotla meeting held last week Friday. One of the residents, Sarah Nkgwa said that they no longer know if they still have an MP...
Bonte Seepi 14 February 2017
BMD is cheated � Khama
Officially opening the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) National Youth League Congress in Tsabong on Friday, Khama said the coalition is bound to collapse. “They can bring all the parties together but they will fail. “It is only in...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 14 February 2017
Abortionist uses stick to help friend abort
One of the women, Boitumelo Basana (31) pleaded guilty to helping Pearl David (20) to commit an abortion on November 17, 2016 at Phase Six. The two were slapped with a similar charge of procuring abortion. In mitigation, David told the court to...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 14 February 2017
State mistake delays sentencing of SA drug peddler
The police nabbed the South African, Ishmael Ledwaba (38) of Soshanguve, Pretoria, on December 11, 2016, at the Thapama Hotel where he had parked his car. The state case shows that he had hidden the dagga in various parts along the body of his...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 14 February 2017
Cross-border petrol smuggling spikes in Mapoka
The dire economic situation in Zimbabwe is mostly blamed on the policies of President Robert Mugabe’s Government as they force many Zimbabweans to engage in illegal activities across the border in order to earn a living. On the other hand,...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 14 February 2017
BMWU excited by firm offer to buy BCL Mine
The BCL Group, which owns BCL Investment in Selebi-Phikwe and Tati Nickel Mine in Francistown, was supposed to be placed under final liquidation late last week. Early last month, the liquidator Nigel Dixon-Warren declared the BCL Group will be...
Chakalisa Dube
| 14 February 2017
BNF youth condemn police brutality
When addressing the media on Friday, BNFYL secretary general Osenotse Mabote said the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) regime cannot stop the students’ revolution even if it resorted to police brutality or intimidation of the students. He said...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 February 2017
Club murder case ripe for trial
In the new charge sheet read in court yesterday, the police have charged Keolopile Moshotle, Oabile Dibobo, Tshepo Ntusa and Tshiamo Morolong with robbery and the murder of Jacob Bogatsu. The particulars of the charge are that the accused on or...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 14 February 2017
The quest for collective bargaining and reiterating working class agenda
This presentation, maybe obviously so, will not belabour the legal nuances of collective bargaining. Nor will it delve into how collective bargaining works within the legal framework provided by both legislation and the “contractual”...
Correspondent 14 February 2017
UB closure cruel and unjustified
The closure is a clear case of poor corporate governance and the general failure by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government to effectively and efficiently run public institutions and the country at large. For years now, Government-sponsored...
Correspondent 14 February 2017
Kast finally starts the long walk
The walk is a bid to raise funds and awareness for his upcoming Tlatsa Lebala event scheduled for April. “I started the walk around 1pm yesterday (Sunday). I was supposed to leave at 11 am but some logistics were still being prepared. I walked...
Dumisani Ncube 14 February 2017
Nkaigwa questions VP�s loyalties
He also suggested that the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kenneth Matambo should consider resigning from his post, as Nkaigwa accused him of failing Batswana. Nkaigwa stated that he has never seen a Budget Speech that solely aims to...
Pini Bothoko
| 14 February 2017
Fresh bid to privatise Air Botswana
In an Express of Interest (EOI) notice, the Ministry of Transport and Communications said it was inviting companies, consortiums or service providers capable of offering efficient air transport services to meet the needs of Botswana’s business...
Brian Benza 14 February 2017
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