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Baboki Kayawe 31 March 2017
Khama, Trade Union
Mmegi Editor 31 March 2017
South Africa rand falls after President Zuma sacks Gordhan
Nine other ministers were sacked as the president overhauled his cabinet. Mr Gordhan was seen by many as a bulwark against corruption in an administration that is facing growing criticism. President Jacob Zuma said in a statement that his midnight...
BBC.COM 31 March 2017
No paper trail, no EVM
The words carried a strong message that cautioned that even hard headed individuals should listen when majority of people around them are complaining about a decision that has direct effect on them and many others. Almost 10 years later, from the...
Mmegi Editor
| 31 March 2017
Fencing to comply with directive on treasurer
It is fencing’s inaugural meeting since the body was established in 2007. The federation surfaced during the 2014 Africa Youth Games. BAFF has eight clubs; Mogoditshane, Tlokweng, Westwood, Sir Seretse Khama Junior Secondary School, Serowe...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 31 March 2017
Mooketsi wants incentives for athletics coaches
BAA holds elections tomorrow, but Mooketsi is already assured of the top post as he is unopposed. Contests are expected for the positions of secretary general, public relations officer and vice president. Thari said it was important that the BNSC...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 31 March 2017
Brand Botswana targets athletes as brand ambassadors
BNSC chief executive officer, Falcon Sedimo and his Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) counterpart, Meshack Tshekedi signed the agreement in Gaborone this week. In 2014 Botswana successfully hosted the Africa Youth Games, which left...
Naledi Lemogang 31 March 2017
�No blinking� as top two meet in the south
Sharps beat Black Peril 1-0 while Santos demolished Matebejane 3-1 in another match. Notwane also registered a victory against Letlapeng. The matches were postponed earlier this month due to waterlogged pitches. Sharps are still ahead with 39...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 31 March 2017
Dark days for Nico, Satmos
At the other end of town the latter, Satmos dropped to football’s third tier. Nico wrote to Pedigree Sport registering their displeasure over contractual breaches. Pedigree managing director, Allen Molomo has confirmed receipt of the...
Tapela Morapedi 31 March 2017
Ghetto fans promise packed stadium
The final pits Debswana-backed teams; Orapa United and Jwaneng Galaxy. Despite the two sides relatively new and still growing their support base, some city dwellers regardless of alignment, have promised to turn up for the encounter. Mmegi Sport...
Koketso Kgoboge 31 March 2017
Pampered in life, Satmos ignored in death
FC Satmos have been removed from the life support system. The inevitable is agonisingly close. The mourning is already in process. A club born out of former SATMOS group of companies director, the late Sam Sono’s idea, is about to...
Mqondisi Dube
| 31 March 2017
Ostriches look to fly in the final
Journey to the finals Orapa have grown in leaps and bounds in just four seasons of existence and is yet to lose a Mascom Top 8 game. This season, they navigated a tricky draw, starting with stubborn minors, Miscellaneous in the quarterfinals and...
Koketso Kgoboge 31 March 2017
�but Galaxy out to clip their wings
Just like the defending champions, Orapa United did last season, Galaxy have also equalled the feat, reaching the final at the first attempt. Galaxy under the tutelage of Mike Sithole, are only in their second season in the Premier League and...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 31 March 2017
Btv to broadcast netball games in HD
Btv acting general manager, Vusa Ziga said the station is going to broadcast 70 games with all nine games involving hosts, Botswana live. He said for the first time, Btv will be broadcasting the games in High Definition (HD). “We have...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 31 March 2017
BPL finance manager drags BFA to court
Mpiwa together with BPL chief executive officer, Bennett Mamelodi were suspended during a forensic audit, which reportedly unearthed gross maladministration and financial irregularity. Mpiwa was suspended last December and has a pending disciplinary...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 31 March 2017
The way Hublot stuck to our tongues
Besides affordability, the names of these products never really stick to our tongues because nobody ever asks about what or whom we wear. But celebrities, especially in the music and fashion industry, shamelessly endorse products and their fans end...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 31 March 2017
Sleeping giants resurrect
This franchise used to be a hit back in the late 1990s at a time when TV was being dominated other than favourites Viper, The A-team, Knight Rider and MacGyver and Tazan. This 2017 blockbuster is a reboot (a new film altogether with new setting) and...
Bakang Israel 31 March 2017
Talking stand up comedy with CJN
CJN, who regards himself as a global comedian after having performed in a number of countries around the world, believes that the growth of a stand up comedian comes from being well travelled as it makes one to gain more experience and good...
Dumisani Ncube 31 March 2017
African print gains popularity in the local market
It is a must for each woman to have a dress and a matching scarf, a two-piece outfit, a jumpsuit, shorts or pants of African print in her closet. This has seen many local well-known designers loving African fabric patterns and use them in their...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 31 March 2017
Entrepreneurs turn to crowdfunding
The method, which is not yet common in Botswana, is whereby an entrepreneur comes up with a business idea and calls on the public to invest by buying shares in the business as a way of raising funds. Wilson of Ezymox Holdings explained in an...
Lebogang Baingapi 31 March 2017
Ten commandments
1. Don’t trust strangers, particularly if they offer you money, a business “opportunity” or love. Anyone offering you sudden wealth, a fantastic job which you know you’re not really qualified to get and anyone, absolutely...
Consumer Watchdog 31 March 2017
Sese coal project gets key mining licence
The Sese coal project becomes only the third coal mining licence holder in the country after Morupule Coal Mine and Jindal’s Mmamabula project. Announcing the milestone, African Energy said the mining licence covers an area of 51.47...
Brian Benza 31 March 2017
PPADB seeks to relinquish tender awarding duties
Presenting the proposed amendments in Gaborone this week, PPADB executive director supplies, Ken Ketshajwang said the Board wants to be transformed into a regulatory authority that will monitor and report on the performance of the public procurement...
Isaac Pinielo 31 March 2017
Armyworm threatens bumper harvest forecast
In an interview with BusinessWeek, the minister confirmed that an outbreak of the crop damaging worm was discovered at the beginning of the year in the southern parts of the country. The minister, however, said it was not easy for the ministry to...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 31 March 2017
Mowana employs 200 workers as mining resumes
The resident director at the mine, Thuso Dikgaka confirmed the development to BusinessWeek on Wednesday. Pen Min Holdings recently acquired Mowana through its local registered enterprise Leboam Holdings, which is wholly owned by Cradle Arch...
Chakalisa Dube
| 31 March 2017
Unprofessionalism hurts everyone
But he has a problematic attitude toward the publishing business. The problem is he does not care about it. His main focus is his writing, as it should be if you are a writer. The problem comes, though, when you now jump the line and submit your work...
Lauri Kubuitsile 31 March 2017
Khama undermines Batlokwa by refusing with writ
The constituents were left without a Member of Parliament (MP) when the area MP passed on in November 2016. It is four months now since the demise of the BNF iron lady Hon Same Bathobakae. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has long...
Correspondent 31 March 2017
Reinstatement of suspended High Court judges and recall of the tribunal
He stated then that this was necessary for the good of the integrity and credibility of the Judiciary and ultimately for Botswana. He poignantly pointed out that if that were to happen, there would be no and the undeniable winner...
Correspondent 31 March 2017
BOFEPUSU disappointed by salary adjustment
This adjustment means that, yet again, Government moves to adjust salaries for a certain section of the Public Service (non – unionised) and leaves out another (the unionised) for the second financial year running. We note as well that this is...
Correspondent 31 March 2017
BDF is a professional, non-partisan organisation
The article raises unfounded statements which might discredit the BDF and its leadership through the column, ‘The Ex-Soldier’. The author raises unsubstantiated claims that the BDF is involved in Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)...
Correspondent 31 March 2017
BDP schism eating away party flesh and soul
The BDP has battled with factionalism, without success, for almost three decades. What really triggered off BDP factionalism is a subject of debate. However, its genesis could be traced to 1989 when former president Sir Ketumile Masire brought...
Siki Motshwari Johannes 31 March 2017
Boko�s passionate plea on CoA Amendment Bill
My remarks and observations in relation to this matter are a matter of record, and so I will not repeat them today. All I will say it that all my rights as a citizen and as a Member of Parliament in regard to any aspect of this matter are fully...
Duma Boko 31 March 2017
Africa�s last colony
The native population, which numbers close to 600, 000 people, are known as Sahrawi’s and majority religion is Islam. In 1975, Morocco effectively annexed Western Sahara by staging what was known as the Green March, which was a peaceful...
Solly Rakgomo 31 March 2017
Stats Botswana, Finance minister in cohorts to understate job cuts, unemployment?
The Minister was asked to state the number of job losses by sector the economy has lost due to retrenchments, liquidations, collapse of companies and other reasons. He was requested to update Parliament on the number of jobs lost in the private...
Dithapelo Keorapetse 31 March 2017
Legend of Baloi: the esoteric level (5)
What links both terms is Sumerian – the oldest spoken/written language yet discovered – wherein illu means ‘Shining/ Illuminated One’, thus mo-illu (mollo) in Setswana and illuminate in the English borrowed term. What further...
L M Leteane 31 March 2017
EVMs are a security risk for Botswana
It was at this meeting that I stood up to advice Mr Gabriel Seeletso to consider resigning from the position he is holding because the exercise he is tasked with will finally erode his wonderful legacy in electioneering. Seeletso is tasked with...
Richard Moleofe 31 March 2017
Murder accused denies poisoning friend
Makhwa was called to the to the witness box to state the events leading to the death of his friend Kagiso Itheeng. “Itheeng came to my house in the morning shaking telling me that he was not feeling well and wanted beer to relieve the hangover...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 31 March 2017
From trash to trophy: Rehabilitation of mined land proves profitable
Botswana is a natural resource rich country; it is blessed with diamonds. Though they say diamonds are forever, the nation knows that this is just an illusion, one day they will be gone. As the country looks into other economic avenues, maybe China...
Mpho Mokwape
| 31 March 2017
Sekoto decries lack of gov�t support
Twenty-one-year-old Batshani Sekoto, who walked from Masunga to Gaborone pushing his non-moving car for 22 days in November 2016, was on a mission to meet President Ian Khama to appeal for funding to complete his vehicle. He was not given good...
Lebogang Baingapi 31 March 2017
Pregnancies amongst pupils saddest reality
In a full council report delivered by Lobatse Urban Development Committee, representative, Gaomodimo Ntlotlang, stakeholders learnt that at least 24 students dropped out of schools in Lobatse in 2016 alone. Of that number 15 of the students...
Tumelo Mouwane 31 March 2017
Sub-District leadership petition Mokaila
This road which starts from Francistown and ends at Nata has been allowed to deteriorate to such a bad state that it makes prospective residents and investors to lose interest and turn around the moment they drive on this road. It is one of the...
Pini Bothoko
| 31 March 2017
Suspended judges disappoint LSB
In a statement yesterday, the LSB says the quartet has especially let down and compromised the three judges who to date have refused to apologise for signing the petition by the four judges. “The credibility of the Judiciary has no doubt...
Oarabile Mosikare 31 March 2017
Dineo delays completion of �Spaghetti� junction
The chief roads engineer (North East), Letlhogela Radipata revealed this during a stakeholder consultative meeting about the Spaghetti project at Thapama Hotel on Wednesday. Radipata said the tentative date for the completion of the Spaghetti is end...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 31 March 2017
Khama legacy � 365 days left
Robert Mannathoko - A total disappointment to some of us who idolised him during our youth after hearing tales about how courageous and invincible he was as a soldier...as a President he is a complete failure; threats, coercion, corruption, blunders,...
Correspondent 31 March 2017
GUS-led task team wraps up F/town investigations
President Ian Khama ordered an investigation following complaints from several party members that the elections were characterised by unfairness and violence. Findings and recommendations of the task team will hopefully be submitted to Khama before...
Chakalisa Dube
| 31 March 2017
BOFEPUSU sues Gov�t over salary adjustments
The Botswana Federation of Public Private Parastatals Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) plans an interdiction of increments and adjustments government announced on Wednesday with effect from April 1, 2017. Salaries, allowances and conditions of...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 31 March 2017
Khama: The reluctant politician
Khama is a reluctant politician. He never meant to go into politics. But in 1998, at the height of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) factional skirmishes, he allowed himself to be persuaded by former president, Festus Mogae to join politics and...
Siki Motshwari Johannes 31 March 2017
Media institutions and media houses urged to collaborate
Speaking at a two day consultative workshop on partner collaboration between media and training institutions, Professor Bojosi Otlhogile said collaboration could take place at pre-professional training, continuing professional development and during...
Pini Bothoko
| 31 March 2017
BDP numbers deluge Keorapetse�s women-friendly props
Keorapetse had proposed that the Court of Appeal (CoA) shall, in addition to the Judges provided for in the constitution, consist of not less than nine but not more than 12 Justices of Appeal which are citizens of Botswana. The Selebi-Phikwe West...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 31 March 2017
Five years later, BDF nurses await their fate
In 2012, 60 BDF nurses took the former Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Ramadeluka Seretse and the then BDF Commander, Lt. Gen. Gaolathe Galebotswe to Court, demanding to know why they should not be entitled to overtime allowances...
Baboki Kayawe 31 March 2017
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