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Jeff Ramsay 21 March 2017
Tlokweng By-Election Writ
Ga toga!
Mmegi Editor 21 March 2017
Leaders must act to end modern day slavery
In particular parliamentarians were referring to security guards, waiters and shop assistants who earn what could be best described as slave wages of about P1,000 per month or less and work seven days a week. Of course the welfare of security guards...
Mmegi Editor
| 21 March 2017
Nthaga eyes Top 8 finish
In an interview with Mmegi Sport on Saturday, the Alarm Boys mentor said considering the games they have in hand, he foresees his team taking part in the next season of the Mascom Top 8. “I am optimistic that my team will be within the top...
Tumelo Mouwane 21 March 2017
Bright optimistic despite precarious position
Wanderers are eighth and in danger of going down if three teams from the north drop from the BTC Premiership. Five teams from the north; Miscellaneous, Sankoyo Bush Bucks, Nico United, Green Lovers and Mahalapye Hotspurs are struggling at the bottom...
Boniface Keakabetse 21 March 2017
Pro boxer disqualified from amateur tourney
Khutswane, who travelled from Selebi-Phikwe for the inter-club tournament held on Saturday, was disappointed after he was told he won’t be able to box. He said before the tournament, the technical team allowed him at the weigh-in, completed a...
Naledi Lemogang 21 March 2017
Setsile to miss Top 8 final
Setsile will be out of the final as he collected his third cumulative yellow card. Galaxy’s coach, Mike Sithole seemed to have had the cup final in mind before the game as he rested a number of his key players including Setsile, Anthony Gouws,...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 21 March 2017
Mingo to perform at LFMA
LFMA is a gospel-inspired event designed to unearth, develop and showcase creative talent. It is also a family-oriented event with numerous activities including a theme park, youth and children’s zone, cinema and a mega carnival. It is...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 21 March 2017
Forty-five productions for Maitisong Festival
Productions will range from theater, comedy, dance, music and poetry. They will comprise of individuals and ensembles from around the country and neighbouring countries such as Namibia and South Africa. Maitisong Festival director Gao Lemmenyane...
Dumisani Ncube 21 March 2017
BSE CEO urges African capital markets to optimise capacity
Thapelo Tsheole, executive committee member of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) made the call during the first Annual Pensions Funds and Alternative Investments Africa conference held in Mauritius this week. He also appealed to...
Staff Writer 21 March 2017
Motswaiso urges BHC tenants to buy houses
Speaking during the BHC Tenant Purchase Scheme (TPS) campaign activation here over the weekend, Motswaiso said it is vital for every individual to own a place of residence or accommodation as that on its own restores one’s dignity. “We...
Bonte Seepi 21 March 2017
World Consumer Rights Day paramount in the development of a strong consumer base
Local consumer rights bodies continue to play a strong part in protecting consumer rights as well as inherently urging businesses and brands to enhance their offering and fair practice. This is central to the development of a strong, fair and...
Correspondent 21 March 2017
When SMMEs don�t insure, what are implications?
Does insurance synonymously, come with the aspiration of a startup, unfortunately not, it’s often overlooked! Every business no matter how big or small, requires insurance cover. Whether you are seeking funding for your small business or...
Correspondent 21 March 2017
BNF CC to tour country after Tlokweng polls
The purpose of the official tours is to, among other things, update the membership on the recent developments, appreciate the state of the party and help resuscitate its structures. The party also resolved to hold its July conference in Kang, in the...
Correspondent 21 March 2017
Alien plants threaten the Okavango Delta
Plants specialists Alison and Rodger Heath, who studied plants of Northern Botswana for the past 16 years were at Cresta President Hotel on the evening of February 16 to make a presentation to a diverse crowd of scholars, Government departmental...
Correspondent 21 March 2017
Dagga suspects await forensic report
Brandt Kopanyang, 27 and Mpho Modukanele, 34, were arrested on September 4, 2016 near Ramatlabama after they allegedly entered Botswana through an ungazetted point. The duo were subsequently searched and were allegedly found in possession of three...
Tumelo Mouwane 21 March 2017
Media workshop to empower journalists
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, the chairman of MISA Modise Maphanyane, said the workshop that would be held next week (27 -28) is a follow up from the April 2016 workshop that was organised by The Voice newspaper. He explained that the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 21 March 2017
Illegal abortions peeve Magistrate
This came to the fore when Principal Magistrate, Dumisane Basupi sentenced Pearl David, 20 and Boitumelo Basana, 31, for a single count of procuring an abortion. Basupi sentenced David and Basana to four years in jail wholly suspended for five years...
Othusitse Khuwa 21 March 2017
IEC appoints returning officer for Tlokweng by-election
A former unionist, Boitshwarelo is now deputy District Commissioner in Tlokweng. In pursuance of Section 4 (2) of the Electoral Act, the IEC secretary Keireng Zuze has appointed Boitshwarelo and four assistant returning officers for the purpose of...
Oarabile Mosikare 21 March 2017
Makgato seeks to empower women
She said this after she retained, unopposed, her position of chairperson of the league at the weekend. Speaking to the media following her victory, Makgato thanked fellow democrats for the vote of confidence. She explained that they will...
Boniface Keakabetse 21 March 2017
Gaborone mayor embraces Constituency Funding
Yesterday the city mayor told GCC meeting that the city proposed projects would address issues of employment creation and infrastructure maintenance. “Let us make sure of this opportunity to improve the lives of our communities. I understand...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 21 March 2017
Chamme and Keetshabe lead the AG race
Since her departure in December, speculation was rife that President Ian Khama will appoint former deputy AG, Keetshabe to succeed Molokomme. However, the Permanent Secretary to the President Carter Morupisi has indicated that Khama has appointed...
Oarabile Mosikare 21 March 2017
Makgalemele calls for resurrection of health committees
Addressing a kgotla meeting on Friday, Makgalemele highlighted that the wellness committees play a pivotal role in spreading health messages and sensitising on proper care during outbreak of diseases in their area. He said the Government spends P73...
Lebogang Baingapi 21 March 2017
Four perish in wedding trip
According to Mahalapye police traffic officer, assistant superintendent Kgosienalerona Sechoni, the Quantum combi was heading from Gaborone to a wedding at Bobonong. He said the vehicle was carrying 15 people, including the driver. “We suspect...
Baboki Kayawe 21 March 2017
Is Botswana a Democracy?
Four parties contested the first general elections in 1965. That hadn’t happened with the trailblazers, Ghana and the rest of them. In the second general elections in 1969, four parties again contested, one had dropped out and a new one...
Michael Dingake 21 March 2017
Tertiary sponsorship reforms imminent
This is subsequent to a Pitso that was convened last year to explore sustainable and inclusive tertiary education financing. Making the disclosure at the opening of the eighth Botswana Human Resource Development Skills Fair and Career Clinics in the...
Baboki Kayawe 21 March 2017
#ilovebotswana ensemble
Thalefang Charles
| 21 March 2017
Royal Moscow Ballet leaves audience mesmerized
The event paid tribute to great Russian composers Sergei Rachmaninov, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Aleksander Borodin. This time, Royal Moscow Ballet brought a wallet programme celebrating some of the most celebrated Russian composers who wrote for...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 21 March 2017
Khama intervenes in BDP F/town wars
The duo is in the race for the coveted position of party chairmanship. For sometime now, there has been no peace between the Masisi and Molefhi camps ahead of the party’s July elective congress. Khama has appointed a task team to investigate...
Chakalisa Dube
| 21 March 2017
Bigwigs lose big in Fleming takeover deal
Mmegi Business has learnt that the shareholders of fund manager, Fleming Asset Management have reportedly accepted a P20 million bid for the company, which is a fifth of an offer price they declined just over year ago before the firm ran into...
Brian Benza 21 March 2017
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