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In Thursday Paper

Sandy Grant 06 April 2017

AFM pastor charged with wife�s murder

It was drama yesterday, as the police slapped a murder charge on the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastor who was kidnapped, assaulted and left for dead last week.  Reverend Mooketsi Mogomotsi and two others were hauled before the Mochudi...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 06 April 2017

Lack of facilities limit choices � BOTESSA

He said the most affected sport codes are swimming, boxing, judo and karate. Segabo said it is not that their main focus is on ball games and athletics, arguing their involvement is limited by lack of facilities. “Lack of some sporting...

Naledi Lemogang 06 April 2017

Gov�t clears outstanding Zebras, athletics allowances

MYESCD minister, Thapelo Olopeng, said P648,000 was paid to the BAA for outstanding bonuses, with P112,000 being appearance fees while P536,000 was for incentives for athletes and officials who represented the country at international events. He was...

Staff Writer 06 April 2017

Kalahari Challenge�s �Magwinya Express� to lure local riders

Speaking at the launch of the competition at Avani Hotel on Tuesday, race director, Seamus O’Neill said in their desire to promote the event and sport of mountain biking, this year they have made efforts to include more local riders. He said...

Calistus Kolantsho | 06 April 2017

TAYA winner grooms orphans and the disabled

The abstract artist won the TAYA overall winner after conceptualising the famous ‘World at night’, which was an abstract installation work comprising of a dress suspended in a mosquito net and other elements surrounding it. The...

Dumisani Ncube 06 April 2017

Symphony Health unveils iRewards to members

Speaking at a press conference yesterday, company spokesperson, Sandra Chadehumbe said the new product designed to offer members discounts and information on travel, dining, health entertainment, household items, childrens’ activities holidays...

Gaone Marumoloa 06 April 2017

BTC rolls out 4G coverage

The offering, will ensure increased download and upload speeds making customers’ lives easier as they connect to their families, friends and colleagues via video calls, playing online games, streaming high definition movies and download other...

Staff Writer 06 April 2017

Hip-hop meets basketball

The event, a brainchild of rapper Zeus and Hoop City, will see the hip-hop culture and sport being celebrated every Friday at Stanbic Bank Piazza. The event will have hip-hop artists performing and basketball teams consisting of celebrities,...

Dumisani Ncube 06 April 2017

Lizibo, Selota to share stage at first Mascom Live Sessions

In an interview with Showbiz, the pint-sized songbird said his team has already started rehearsing for the show. He said even though it’s his maiden appearance at Mascom Live Sessions, he would not treat it any different from his other shows...

Mompati Tlhankane | 06 April 2017

Francistown Jazz festival postponed

The festival, which was supposed to be headlined by South African Jazz legends Jonathan Gwangwa and Ringo Madlingozi, was billed for Saturday April 7 at the Francistown Old Stadium. According to the festival director Soares Katumbela of Streethorn...

Koketso Kgoboge 06 April 2017

I was freed by a police officer - �fugitive�

Instead, Ontsheketse Marothodi stunned court when he told Magistrate Ishmael Molobe that he was told by a police officer who was escorting him to go home and not return to prison. Marothodi was responding to prosecutor Gasemotho Pitlagano who had...

Othusitse Khuwa 06 April 2017

Lobatse streets name project concluded

This is after the council’s departments of mechanical engineering and physical planning yesterday concluded the three-day kgotla meetings, which was to engage residents in the process of street naming. Names mostly reflecting Lobatse’s...

Tumelo Mouwane 06 April 2017

Former BNFYL yet to hand over office

The acting BNFYL president Velem Heii confirmed that they have taken the matter to their party central committee. “We have been funding some youth league activities from our pockets with the help of some members. The previous committee has not...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 April 2017

Khama says no to GUS report

Reports emanating from Tsholetsa House, the BDP headquarters in Gaborone, show that, “the findings of the GUS-led task force will be aborted especially in so far as it relates to the dissolution of the regional committee elected on March,...

Ryder Gabathuse | 06 April 2017

The earthquake: Through the eyes of MoiCity residents

Life here is slow and boring. However, the earthquake has delivered a topic that has had everyone talking in the village, as it did across the country. At a local drinking whole, where traditional brew is served in empty mayonnaise bottles, the mood...

Tapela Morapedi 06 April 2017

Serial rapist on the loose in Tlokweng

The assistant superintendent Obusetswe Lokae of the Tlokweng Police station, told Mmegi that looking at the method of operation it appears that one person is involved. Lokae said the trend in the area started in January where they recorded two cases...

Pini Bothoko | 06 April 2017

Unions want Morupisi, Molale�s heads

The call comes in the wake of yet another embarrassing judgement against the government in relation to increment of salaries for civil servants, which the Government announced last week. Secretary general of the federation, Tobokani Rari said this...

Baboki Kayawe 06 April 2017

BOPEU rejects BOFEPUSU

BOPEU president Masego Mogwera told Mmegi that her leadership would not reverse the decision to quit BOFEPUSU, which was taken under the leadership of Andrew Motsamai. This came after BOFEPUSU president Johannes Tshukudu told a media briefing that...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 06 April 2017

Bush would not take any questions

Among the media houses that were present were the New York Times, Reuters, Washington Times as well as Mmegi, Sunday Standard, Btv and Botswana Press Agency. The staff from USA Embassy would not allow any questions to the man who oversaw the removal...

Bame Piet 06 April 2017

Angry Peleng residents reject EVM, call for referendum

In a meeting at the main Peleng kgotla, some residents said they were skeptical about the machine. Maipeing ward councillor, Mosimaneotsile Botanka said Members of Parliament (MPs) disrespected Batswana by making decisions without engaging...

Tumelo Mouwane 06 April 2017

National referendum on Constitution needed

Very little attention was paid to this important document until the late Gomolemo Motswaledi was suspended from the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), an organisation he so dearly loved and served with passion. The matter ended up in the High...

Mmegi Editor | 06 April 2017

Unemployment - a key concern for secondary school leavers

Informed decisions call for deeper investigation on other services that can support your learning, as an individual initiative. Below are some of the key items to look out for, when choosing a tertiary institution for further studies (not in any...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 06 April 2017

Reacxion explains the Gloria Kgosi track

‘Can I hit in the morning’, ‘would you be my morning glory’, ‘I don’t mind you can even be my sugar mommy’. These are some of the lines by Reacxion on his latest single dubbed Gloria Kgosi, which has made...

Dumisani Ncube 06 April 2017

Bakwadi excels in Dubai Premier League

Bakwadi was competing under the men’s individual kata where he faced off against 117 competitors. He was tied for 11th place with Roozbeh Roshani of Iran. Spain won the men’s kata through Damian Quintero, with Ali Sofuoglu of Turkey and...

Calistus Kolantsho | 06 April 2017

BPC, Eskom sign new power import deal

BPC spokesperson, Dineo Seleke yesterday told Mmegi Business that the new deal replaces the one that expired in December 2015. “The corporation is currently undertaking remediation of Morupule B and refurbishment of Morupule A, which is...

Brian Benza 06 April 2017