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In Tuesday Paper

Jeff Ramsay 04 April 2017

Dehorning the Unions

Thalefang Charles 04 April 2017

Teenage pregnancy should be addressed urgently

Many of these school dropouts are young girls in their teens and majority of them at junior and senior secondary schools. Despite many prevention tools put in place, these young girls continue to engage in unprotected sex hence the many pregnancies...

Mmegi Editor | 04 April 2017

Drama Boi taps into Billboard music store

The billboard music store is an American digital music store, which is linked to Billboard music charts. Top selling and streamed music from the digital store is directly put on the Billboard Music Charts. “Our objective is to create an...

Dumisani Ncube 04 April 2017

Kingdom Arts delivers thrilling performance

Even though attendance was poor that did not demoralise the band as it gave the few people who were in the auditorium a night to remember. The band from Kingdom Arts Academy played beautiful jazz melodies that got the audience dancing. Amongst the...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 04 April 2017

Afinitas to launch new investment fund

In its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, the company said the fund would be launched through its newly formed Africa-focused asset management company, Adventis Limited. Managing director, Rupert McCammon said since its...

Staff Writer 04 April 2017

Local businesses urged to tap into Indian markets

Addressing the business community during a visit by an 18-member delegation from Engineering, Exports Promotion Council (EEPC) in India recently, High Commissioner, Ketan Shukla assured Botswana companies willing to do business with India of a...

Staff Writer 04 April 2017

BDF disassociates itself from malicious letter

As a matter of fact, the BDF would like to make it known that the author using the alias Lieutenant Godfrey Letsholo, is in no way affiliated to the BDF. Therefore, any reference to what he writes must never be construed to represent the BDF in any...

Correspondent 04 April 2017

Beef producers call for caution on BMC privatization

The Government has communicated and consulted key stakeholders concerning the proposal to sell the Francistown abattoir, to invite a strategic equity partner on the Lobatse abattoir and to retain the Maun plant as a buffer against the FMD, as well as...

Correspondent 04 April 2017

Tashatha JSS students receive sanitary pads

The campaign was launched last year around November as part of the Miss Francistown winner, Kesego Mabalane’s project of reaching out to the community. #KeepingGirlsInSchool campaign made its first donation of over 240 pads in Shanganani JSS...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 04 April 2017

Gov�t departments help the underprivileged

The project was part of the two Ministries’ community service day in which they were paired to consolidate resources in order to deliver a community project of their choice. The project was achieved through selfless devotion and voluntary...

Tapela Morapedi 04 April 2017

Anxiety hits BDP F/town region

They are literally on high alert after a task team led by former Cabinet minister, Gaotlhaetse GUS Matlhabaphiri wrapped up its business of inquiring on the conduct of a recent controversy-ridden Francistown region elective congress. The inquiry has...

Ryder Gabathuse | 04 April 2017

Reinstated Judge finds work waiting

The case, which is due for judgement, involves Gagotshwane Ramatlopi (26) and Kabo Ngwako, also 26, who a facing a single charge of murdering Phologo Olefile on August 12, 2009. The murder was committed in Basarwa lands near Molepolole, and the...

Tumelo Mouwane 04 April 2017

#Enrich Maitisong Festival

Thalefang Charles | 04 April 2017

Woman appeals defilement sentence

  The complainant was then aged 15.  Bathamile was employed as a maid by the complainant’s parents at the time while her victim had just completed his primary education in Orapa. After completing his primary education towards the...

Lebogang Mosikare | 04 April 2017

Police arrest suspect in Tsholofelo murder

  In an interview with Mmegi, Broadhurst station commander superintendent Bonosi Molapisi said they are still investigating whether he is linked with the woman’s death.  “The suspect is believed to have had a relationship with...

Pini Bothoko | 04 April 2017

Three perish in horrific accident

  The accident took place opposite the old Francistown airport junction along the A3 road. Tatitown police station commander, superintendent Cyprian Magalila confirmed the incident, which occurred on Saturday morning by the Bluetown...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 04 April 2017

'Biggest ever' Botswana earthquake

The Botswana government said it had not had any reports of injuries.  The magnitude 6.5 quake's epicentre was nearly 250 km (155 miles) north-northwest of the capital Gaborone at a depth of 12 km (7 miles), the US Geological Survey...

BBC.COM 04 April 2017

Makhwa granted bail

It is alleged that Makhwa killed Kagiso Itheeng by poisoning his alcohol. The prosecution had last Thursday asked the Court to allow for them to have the Investigations Officer (IO) present in Court to advance reasons for denying Makhwa...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 04 April 2017

Syria conflict: 'Chemical attack' in Idlib kills 58

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that strikes on Khan Sheikhoun by Syrian government or Russian jets had caused many people to choke. Later, aircraft fired rockets at local clinics treating survivors, medics and activists said. A...

BBC.COM 04 April 2017

Muzila, Ngoma battle for the mayorship

Muzila was elected mayor after the 2014 general elections. Already, former mayor Peter Ngoma has expressed a desire to bid for the mayoral chain in May. “I have done relatively well under my first term as a mayor. One of the major projects I...

Chakalisa Dube | 04 April 2017

Education ministry has 160 vacancies � Parley hears

He disclosed this yesterday following a question from specially elected Member of Parliament (MP) Mephato Reatile who had wanted to know the total number of vacant posts under education Ministry and to provide the breakdown by departments and...

Pini Bothoko | 04 April 2017

MP wants full pay for suspended soldiers

“In 2008, Parliament enacted the Public Service Act. It took effect in 2010. One of the key provisions of the Act was the unionisation of the public service. The other important Section dealt with indicted or suspended civil servants facing...

Staff Writer 04 April 2017

Man gets 12 months for theft of mag wheels

The sentence was backdated to December when he was arrested. Three other alleged accomplices Rebecca Mokgori, Tafadzwa Geza (28) and Tabahla Sibanda (27) were acquitted, as there was no evidence linking them to the offence. Chirongoma (32) pleaded...

Lebogang Baingapi 04 April 2017

New fencing president unhappy with his committee

Masuku, who is making his debut in the committee, however said he is willing to work with the new faces. He said most of the members were people who were working with the former president, Gaolathe Modongo. He said he had a special team of his own,...

Naledi Lemogang 04 April 2017

Branch�s title defence off to a good start

Branch made history last year when he became the first local biker to win the South African championship in the OR1 category and he continued his good form over the weekend.  Branch won the round in a time of 4:46:41secs. He clocked 04:32:57 in...

Kabelo Boranabi | 04 April 2017

Nashua rugby skills project to develop young talent

The ShadowBall team, who are in charge of the project from South Africa, was in Botswana last week to train young players and coaches at Wharic Park. It was the first time that the programme was introduced to the country. BRU vice...

Calistus Kolantsho | 04 April 2017

BAA shelves new constitution

It seems the new constitution might not see the light of the day as allegations are rife that somebody took it to the Registrar without the consent of the affiliates. BAA public relations officer, Ipolokeng Ramatshaba told Mmegi Sport yesterday that...

Calistus Kolantsho | 04 April 2017

FIBA 3x3 kicks off without BBA endorsement

The tournament, which has attracted 73 teams from different age groups will run at the Stanbic Bank Piazza until April 23. There is no prize money for winners, but the winning team in the men’s open will participate at the African...

Dumisani Ncube 04 April 2017

Miners deliver sparkling diamond final

Former champions, Orapa United and fellow diamond miners, Jwaneng Galaxy defied odds to make it all the way to the final. It was a final reminiscent of the Coca-Cola Cup meeting which saw ECCO City Greens and BMC contest the final in 2007. Both...

Mqondisi Dube | 04 April 2017

Call for president Zuma to step down grows louder!

‘Pay Back The Money’ chant became the signature tune every time he appeared in Parliament to answer questions. The two opposition parties didn’t stop at making political propaganda noises in the media after the verdict; they tabled...

Michael Dingake 04 April 2017

Punah Gabasiane is back

The single is a preparatory for her upcoming album to be released later this year. It comes after South African artists Management Company called Black Eagle Media Group signed her in February. Punah asks for the listener’s ear right from the...

Mompati Tlhankane | 04 April 2017

Nkate goes solo

This comes after Nkate and team Mokgweetsi Masisi fell out. Nkate will battle it out with the current secretary general, Botsalo Ntuane who is under Nonofo Molefhi’s team and former secretary general Mpho Balopi.  Nkate is also the former...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 April 2017

Gov�t moots legislating PPPs

Speaking at a PPPs capacity building workshop for local authorities in Gaborone yesterday, secretary for development and budget in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Cornelius Dekop said currently there is no law governing the...

Isaac Pinielo 04 April 2017

Police record five rape cases in one night

Five rape cases were reported over the weekend in villages surrounding Gaborone. In an interview with Mmegi, the Officer Commanding (OC), senior superintendent Counsel Moyo said they were concerned with the increasing number of rape cases in his...

Pini Bothoko | 04 April 2017