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In Tuesday Paper

Jeff Ramsay 28 March 2017

Robert Masitara

Correspondent 28 March 2017

Internet in schools, the right way to go

This move could not have come at a better time as the world is digitalising and moving towards a paperless workplace. Just two years ago, the Gauteng province in South Africa introduced computer tablets for students to reduce use of chalks,...

Mmegi Editor | 28 March 2017

Softball team makes return to world championships

The local team last participated in the championship in 2009 and finished 13th out of 16. Botswana is ranked number 19 while South Africa is at position 14.  Botswana Softball Association (BSA) technical development officer, Shaka Bonang told...

Calistus Kolantsho | 28 March 2017

New twist in karate race as president withdraws

He follows in Million Masumbika’s footsteps after the former president opted out of the race last week. Mathe and his committee came into office in 2015 on a two-year term, after surviving a motion of no confidence a couple of times. He told...

Calistus Kolantsho | 28 March 2017

Lack of e-mails hinder HeForShe campaign

The event, meant to achieve gender equality in sport, saw Township Rollers and Gaborone United women’s teams clash, while the main attraction seeing Rollers and Platinum Stars (men) face each other. Despite a descent crowd at the National...

Naledi Lemogang 28 March 2017

TAFIC one foot in after ECCO rout

With three fixtures remaining, Matjimenyenga maintained their five-point lead over second-placed Motlakase Power Dynamos who are on 43 points. Motlakase won their Saturday encounter 2-0 away to Chobe United. TAFIC coach, Elias Chinyemba said they...

Koketso Kgoboge 28 March 2017

Grandson tells Matenge�s life on stage

Renowned stage actor, Teto Mokaila is set to tell the life story of his grandfather in a one man play that will be showcased at the festival three times at the Moving Space. The festival is scheduled to start on April 1.  The 91-year-old...

Dumisani Ncube 28 March 2017

Spoken word galore at Maitisong

The activities have been put in three categories, which are the poetry slam, Word nerd acoustic café, which will be a performance show by poets and musicians and lastly the workshops. The spoken word activities, which will start on April 3...

Dumisani Ncube 28 March 2017

Dikobe releases third album

The Mabalane and Kgakgathi singer told Showbiz that she was working on a new album titled Roots. She released her last album titled Story of My Life in 2009. It was recorded at Sinewave Records and produces by Qbio. Her first album titled Black...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 28 March 2017

Barclays profits jump 49% in 2016

According to the bank’s recently announced financial results, the profit rise was driven by sustained revenue growth in the retail and business banking as well as the corporate and investment banking. These two segments grew by 11% and 30%...

Isaac Pinielo 28 March 2017

Tlou raises P40m to advance gas-fired power project

Lesedi is set to become Botswana’s first project to derive electricity from gas (CBM). In a statement released yesterday, the company which is listed on both the London and Australian bourses, said it has placed more than 51 million shares at...

Staff Writer 28 March 2017

BCC rescues family from poverty

In handing over a house to Qhuale and her family, The Right Reverend Metlhayotlhe Beleme said that giving back to the community remains the church’s socio economic component. Beleme, who is also the Bishop of Anglican diocese of Botswana, said...

Zolani Kraai 28 March 2017

Facility improvements for Selebi-Phikwe schools

They each received a Cashbuild building material voucher to the value of P12,000 at the Cashbuild Selebi-Phikwe Store opening ceremony held on March 23, 2017. Their winning vouchers will allow the schools to undertake vital maintenance work,...

Correspondent 28 March 2017

BDF officers benefit from ITEC programme

A total of 44 BDF personnel received ITEC certificates from the High Commission of India to Botswana last Friday. More than 300 BDF officers have benefited from this programme. According to the High Commissioner of India Dr Ketan Shukla, Botswana...

Pini Bothoko | 28 March 2017

Participants identify media training as vital

Mosanako was speaking at a two-day consultative workshop on partner collaboration between media and training institutions. Mosanako said media professionals often face challenges such as non-ethical professional conduct, media unfriendly legal...

Pini Bothoko | 28 March 2017

Two prisoners escape from Moshupa Boys

Although the Botswana Prisons Service spokesperson Wamorena Ramolefe could not deny or confirm the escape, sources say the escapees who are still on the run are aged between 18 and 21 years. Reports indicate that the prisoners were serving offences...

Pini Bothoko | 28 March 2017

Bouyant Makhubu JSS aims for 100% pass rate

To maintain their powerhouse status, the school has devised a strategy to eliminate the D grade as a way of strengthening their performance. At the school’s victory celebration on Saturday, James said that the elimination of the D grade...

Tapela Morapedi 28 March 2017

Land Boards encouraged to speed up land allocation

Ngwato Land Board secretary, Neo Mothobi made this plea when addressing leaders of the 15 Sub-Land Boards that fall under her jurisdiction during the strategy formulation retreat in Selebi-Phikwe. Mothobi said effective land distribution and...

Tapela Morapedi 28 March 2017

Zim �diamond dealer� appears

He was arrested over the weekend. The state alleges that Chaganda was found in possession of three diamonds while not being a person exempted or authorised to possess the diamonds. Prosecutor Gasemotho Pitlagano applied for the charge to be read to...

Lebogang Baingapi 28 March 2017

Cllrs call for monitoring of contractors

Speaking during a special full council meeting, councillors said they are concerned with the sub standard work that contractors deliver only for the projects to become costly to the council. Leseding Ward councillor, Phemelo Nthwane applauded the...

Tapela Morapedi 28 March 2017

Patients go hungry at BLH

The problem stems from the financial insecurity that continues to dog the hospital, resulting in demoralised employees and admitted patients spending days without food. The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MHW) says it has run out of money to...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 28 March 2017

More suspected licence �sellers� busted

The suspected fraudsters from within the DRTS were arrested on suspicion that they issued various classes of drivers’ licences without following proper procedure. The Ministry of Transport and Communications issued a press release yesterday...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 28 March 2017

Suspended Judges return to work

A decision was reached that the Judges return to work in the near future or “when Acting Judges wind up”, a source who described the decision as “an out-of-Court” settlement  said. “Whilst the terms of the...

Oarabile Mosikare 28 March 2017

Pharmacist stabbed to death

Francistown Central Police station commander, superintendent Lebalang Maniki told Mmegi that they suspect that the 35-year-old might have been killed. According to the police chief, the names of the deceased who hails from Gabane, have been withheld...

Chakalisa Dube | 28 March 2017

BDP, suspect for fraud!

I’ve good reason to concur with the sentiment, not necessarily because I am counted in the opposition, but because of the personal observation I’ve made over the years I’ve been around to participate in the elections. In the first...

Michael Dingake 28 March 2017

The Mmokolodi guy doesn�t exist � Charma Gal

Some even jokingly expressed their interest in visiting Mmokolodi to search for the gentleman. Others even went to an extent of saying that Charma Gal refers to them. However, things turned south when Btv sports presenter Mothusi Soloko posted a...

Mompati Tlhankane | 28 March 2017

As unity eludes BDP, office bearers secretly veto opponents

Khama said that it appears those at fault do it with vested interests with firm focus on the primary elections (Bulelwa Ditswe). Addressing delegates at the party’s 55th National Council meeting at Travel Lodge in Gaborone on Friday, he stated...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 28 March 2017

Pelaelo implores Stanbic to list on BSE

Speaking at the bank’s 25th anniversary celebrations held recently, Pelaelo applauded Stanbic for the role it played in the development of the local banking industry and thus contributing to the economy, but said ‘there was...

Pauline Dikuelo | 28 March 2017