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BATTERED LEGACY

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 17 February 2017

Lesotho

Ngoathele hle ngoana eso.

Mmegi Editor 17 February 2017

More than 900 jobs is no joke

This is not the first time the nation has been told about vacancies in local authorities, for which number goes into numerous hundreds. About two years ago, the same ministry announced a bigger number of vacancies in its offices across the country....

Mmegi Editor | 17 February 2017

Fichani prepares to tackle tennis challenges

Fichani replaced Nelson Amanze at an annual general meeting in Tlokweng a fortnight ago. He takes charge at a time when tennis faces challenging times. Fichani told Mmegi Sport this week that the state of tennis in Botswana presents a mixed picture...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 February 2017

Rivals lock horns at karate team selection

BOKA is gearing up for the AUSC Region Five championship scheduled for Mozambique in June. The seniors selection follows last weekend’s junior selection. The senior selection has been divided into three series involving the first, second...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 February 2017

Letshwiti invited to Harare meeting

While Hayatou has threatened Chiyangwa over the gathering, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president, Chiyangwa appears to have outpaced the veteran administrator. Chiyangwa, through a letter this week, informed Hayatou that the gathering,...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 February 2017

Sesinyi�s incredible form steers Galaxy

A failed move to the South African Premiership and a reportedly broken down relationship with his former club, Orapa United, appear to have galvanised the lanky striker.  His exploits at Orapa United last season caught the eye of South African...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 17 February 2017

Tough test of character for Rollers

Rollers who played three holding midfielders in Madagascar in the first leg are expected to shift to a more attacking formation tomorrow.  In Antananarivo, Rollers gave young midfielder, Gape Mohutsiwa a rare start alongside two other holding...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 17 February 2017

Tall order as Ostriches enter Somhlolo fortress

Swallows stunned the hosts last week despite Ostriches playing the better football in the first half. The visitors raised the bar in the second stanza and the Ostriches chocked in the dying minutes. Skipper Thabang Mosige, by miles the hosts’...

Koketso Kgoboge 17 February 2017

Suspended BAA officer ready to spill beans

Some irregularities with respect to some purchase orders were discovered. The purchase orders are alleged to have had signatures of some executive committee members and upon being questioned the members denied knowledge of the orders. Matibini told...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 February 2017

Malesu linked with BFA CEO post

Former Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) board member, Ookeditse Malesu has been linked with the post. Finance manager, Susan Lawrence has been acting since Kemoeng left, and was reportedly keen to take up the position on a permanent...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 February 2017

Apps, a new world order

Apps have revolutionised the way we do any and everything online and have undoubtedly enhanced peoples’ Internet experience.  Everything is dead easy with the right app becoming our new world order! In this new “Age of Apps”...

Correspondent 17 February 2017

Israelis, Palestinians should live peacefully side by side (Part 1)

In its political rallies, seminars and educational pamphlets it consistently hammered the idea that Botswana could not consider itself genuinely free and independent while the rest of the world was under the tight grip of oppressive regimes. In...

Correspondent 17 February 2017

Where�s your loyalty?

And nor should they. Employment is no different to the sale of any service. Money goes one way in the relationship and a service goes in the other direction. When I take my car to a mechanic he delivers a service and I give him money in return....

Consumer Watchdog 17 February 2017

Gov�t moots P42bn Coal to Liquids plant

The development of a CTL plant, which makes fuel from coal, is expected to make the country fuel sufficient with the potential of being a net exporter of petroleum products in the region. Botswana currently imports all her petroleum requirements from...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 February 2017

Edgars capacitates local textile producers

This is in-line with government’s initiative on citizen economic empowerment through the procurement of locally manufactured goods and services. Yesterday, Edcon in conjunction with the Ministry held the first of planned series of workshops...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 February 2017

PPADB to review citizen empowerment policy

The policy centres around national capacity building where citizens participate actively in strategic socio-economic decisions. Last week, the Board said it is in the process of commissioning a consultancy to evaluate the effectiveness of the...

Isaac Pinielo 17 February 2017

Relationship goals

Yet however some drool when they see others flourishing with happiness from their lovely unions. Well Fifty Shades Darker gave some hope on Valentine’s Day as this beautiful love story showed many how to enjoy love, this movie is a global...

Bakang Israel 17 February 2017

Low uptake of GetBucks P200m bond

The medium-term note, which opened on December 23, 2016, was intended to raise between P100 million and P200 million as a first tranche of the note. In a statement issued this week, the company, which embraces technology as a means to provide...

Isaac Pinielo 17 February 2017

Understanding ED LA�S Chisa Nyama lifestyle

Some of us have gone for a drink or two without eating and the consequences are catastrophic when we wake up to a dreadful hangover in the morning. Scientists have revealed that alcohol is quickly absorbed on an empty stomach. After a lot good...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 February 2017

Kast�s quest: The 1,000km ahead

His walking mates are ahead of him but pass the motorist with little interaction. After a period, Kast finally sidles up to the vehicle and warmly greets the passenger, before striking his now trademark pose for the camera. Kast’s first...

Dumisani Ncube 17 February 2017

'Fly free dude!� - An ode to Garai Makaya

It was my last tandem skydive and I was attached to Corne Vorster, that dude who flew the extra large Botswana flag during BOT50 celebrations at the National Stadium and we were in the same load with you – my very last flight with you. I...

Thalefang Charles | 17 February 2017

Tlhagale: A teacher who traded his chalk for workers� struggle

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Fiery trade unionist Tlhagale’s strong bond with his teaching career had a significant bearing on his passion to lead others. In this interview, the Maun-born former social studies teacher narrates his journey from classroom, to...

Ryder Gabathuse | 17 February 2017

The return of Mowana Mine

The closure of Mowana led to 400 direct and indirect job losses. Mowana, which prior to its closure was owned by African Copper, a subsidiary of ZCI a Johannesburg, listed company, started operations in 2008, but often experienced serious cash flow...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 February 2017

BCL takeover deal rekindles hope in Matsiloje

There are no signs that the rest of the world is celebrating Valentine’s Day – a day in which people across the globe show appreciation for their loved ones, as well as those they secretly admire. However in this tiny village located...

Lebogang Mosikare | 17 February 2017

Approximately 10, 000 failed JC students make it to Form 4

Of the 41, 938 who sat for the final 2016 Junior Certificate Examinations last year, only 13, 839 or 33% of them obtained grades C, B and A, while the remaining 67.56% obtained grades D, E with some ungraded. One student was admitted with an average...

Baboki Kayawe 17 February 2017

The pain of collective bargaining

The International Affairs and Cooperation minister told a media briefing that former President Festus Mogae was known as the ‘absent president’ because he was always abroad. Hence, she said, President Ian Khama had decided to focus on...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 February 2017

JW�s assemble to �maintain love for God�

According to a spokesman of Jehovah’s Witnesses, the assembly will help attendants to focus on building their love for their creator, Jehovah God. The following questions will be considered: What is the greatest commandment, and why is it...

Correspondent 17 February 2017

Government to amend the penal code, CPNE Act

Kgathi said this recently at the ongoing 45th Botswana Police Senior Officers Annual Conference held at Special Support Group (SSG) Band Hall. The conference ends today. Kgathi said these reforms are occasioned among others, by the new security...

Pini Bothoko | 17 February 2017

Chinese medicine soars donkey slaughter in Boteti

A Chinese company, Y2K Holdings- trading in global skin is behind the mass slaughters. A middle-aged man of Mopipi village who witnessed the mass-killings described it as bizarre, as the lot is put in one area and then bullets are...

Baboki Kayawe 17 February 2017

P385 million for BUAN expansion

BUAN was established in 2015 after Parliament passed the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) Act, which transformed the Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) into a fully-fledged University. The University has been an...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 17 February 2017

The ups and downs of freelancing

No irritating co-workers.  Your life is now completely yours – that is the upside. The downside is that your life is completely yours, which means completely your responsibility! Before you take that leap, make sure you know yourself. You...

Lauri Kubuitsile 17 February 2017

Disunity characterises UDC campaign in Tlokweng

Segokgo, who is also the chairperson of South East District Council, has never been seen with any UDC campaign teams since the announcement of the candidate, who also happens to be his cousin Kenneth Segokgo. Kenneth is a member of the Botswana...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 February 2017

Legend of Lowe: an enigma resolved

It is used synonymously with ‘time immemorial’, the common phrase being “go tswa go Lowe (since even the time of Lowe)”. But if you ask a Motswana who or what Lowe was, you are likely to get only a blank stare. For those brave...

L M Leteane 17 February 2017

Job creation through beneficiation should be explored

Notwithstanding the appearance of the word diversification in almost all budget speeches and state of the nation addresses, nothing has happened in practice. The opposition has strongly argued that through proper and well thought public policy...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 17 February 2017

BDF should be used to fight armyworm invasion

These are Botswana, Malawi, South Africa and Zambia. The worst devastation is found in South Africa where four provinces are under siege. And what are these insects and their origins? The African armyworm is also known by its scientific name...

Richard Moleofe 17 February 2017

Botho University students win suspension case

A total of 25 students and nine SRC members were suspended following a peaceful demonstration relating to book allowances and accreditation of some courses. The University was also ordered to provide remedial classes, examinations and continuous...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 17 February 2017

Broke Tourism Ministry fails to pay the dead

In a candid interview yesterday, Khama said according to policy, the Ministry is supposed to pay P50,000 for each person killed by animals and P20,000 for funeral expenses. “In the last financial year, for our compensation budget we requested...

Mbongeni Mguni | 17 February 2017

TAFIC look to pull clear of chasing pack

Kick off is 4pm. TAFIC are three points ahead of BR Highlanders on 30 points. Highlanders are a point ahead of their weekend opponents, third -placed Motlakase Power Dynamos and TAFIC are aware they will drop points.  The Francistown-based...

Koketso Kgoboge 17 February 2017

Shocking award to Saudi Arabia for �fighting terrorism�

Surprisingly the ceremony wasn’t covered by any of the major media, but was picked up on various blogsites where the news was greeted with predictable howls of outrage.  Not...

Solly Rakgomo 17 February 2017

The sacred world of Bapedi Ancestors

Goo-Moremi Gorge in Tswapong Hills is a remarkable landscape peppered with splendid hills and pebbly narrow beds lined with very tall vegetation, dazzling gorges, abundant wildlife and birdlife, and most importantly the waterfalls. Situated east of...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 February 2017

Six CoA Judges declared constitutionally invalid

In a landmark judgement, Justice Abednigo Tafa ordered that the appointment of Isaac Lesetedi, Monametsi Gaongalelwe, John Foxcroft, John Cameron, Arthur Hamilton and Craig Howie was invalid in that the President had no right to reappoint them to the...

Mpho Mokwape | 17 February 2017

Over 250 job cuts as Ghaghoo mine closes

Gem Diamonds Botswana managing director, Haile Mphusu told BusinessWeek that the prices of the smaller commercial goods mined at Ghaghoo have come under pressure rendering production unprofitable. The mine employs 298 workers including contractors...

Brian Benza 17 February 2017