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In Friday Paper

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 28 April 2017

Botswana introduces $30 per visitor tourism levy

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, through the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) this week announced that it was introducing the levy to raise funds for conservation and national tourism...

Gaone Marumoloa 28 April 2017

BOFEPUSU, DPSM, PSP

Who are these Courts with their, 'holier than thou attitude?

Mmegi Editor 28 April 2017

Food Safety and Regulatory Authority is a must

There were no answers forthcoming from the ministry, except a brief statement that the companies using brine solution should do it with care.  This week, the Minister of Health, Dorcas Makgato stated that the some imported foods are responsible...

Mmegi Editor | 28 April 2017

Plans afoot to manufacture Cuban Cigars in tobacco rich Malawi

Construction of the factory is among key investment drives his South African based consortium, Khato Civils intends to establish as part of its strategy to broaden its foot print into Malawi. Briefing journalists who are on a tour of some of...

Correspondent 28 April 2017

Rangla Group brings North Indian cultural folk dances

According to the media relation personnel at the High Commission of India in Gaborone Tumelo Machola, they will host the two days event in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) of the Ministry of External Affairs, New...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 28 April 2017

Babies call the shots

The Boss Baby, like the name suggests with a huge hint, explores the power/influence of newborns on families though a bit exaggerated and sugar coated with comedy to stimulate humour. This movie is an American computer-animated family tailored comedy...

Bakang Israel 28 April 2017

Fashion show brings epilepsy awareness

The fashion show dubbed ‘The final runway fashion show’ is scheduled to take place on April 29 at Sky Lounge. It will feature more than 10 clothing brands by local fashion designers. “As a way of raising awareness towards epilepsy...

Dumisani Ncube 28 April 2017

A-Cap to resettle villagers for uranium mine

This week, the Australia-based company said it has embarked on a comprehensive consultation and engagement with communities affected by the envisaged project in those villages in the Central District. Environmental consultants, Ecosurve, have been...

Isaac Pinielo 28 April 2017

Sese power project granted tax breaks

ASX-listed coal and energy junior, African Energy on Wednesday announced that the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has approved the Sese Joint Venture’s (JV) application for a Manufacturing Development Approval Order (DAO) for the...

Brian Benza 28 April 2017

Are interest rate hikes on the horizon?

Should the Bank of Botswana (BoB) return to the contractionary stance, consumers should be prepared to pay more for their loans and other credit products with financial institutions. While no analysts are expecting major adjustments to the bank rate...

Mbongeni Mguni | 28 April 2017

Fidel Castro illuminates National Museum

The photo exhibition themed Fidel Castro at 90 is hosted by the Cuban Embassy in Botswana in collaboration with the Department of National Museum and Monuments. The month-long photo exhibition started on April 20 and will end on May 20. The objective...

Mompati Tlhankane | 28 April 2017

That attack on Donald Molosi

It’s about the inexplicably intransigent position of so many school syllabi in this country and around the continent where European history and European-ness in general is seen as the only history to teach. He talks about private English medium...

Lauri Kubuitsile 28 April 2017

Stanbic facilitates PPP model growth in Botswana

The engagement drew on insights from completed PPP projects across the African region as a means towards further growth of the economy. Held at the GICC, the conference brought together key players across different sectors to explore PPP...

Correspondent 28 April 2017

Cheetahs out to dehorn Rhinos

The two sides are in impressive form in the ongoing Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) Super League. Cheetahs are at the top of the log with nine points after winning their two matches. The army side has an advantage over Rhinos after receiving a bonus...

Calistus Kolantsho | 28 April 2017

Doing something right?

Sometimes we get that feeling as well. We just know we’re doing something right. The first piece of good news was about Xango, a juice marketed using a multi-level marketing scheme. We reported and broadcast about Xango in February and March,...

Consumer Watchdog 28 April 2017

BTTA president drops out of race

“Unfortunately or fortunately, I will not stand for this year’s elections due to personal matters. I have recently opened an agency in South Africa so I would not be able to give the table tennis family maximum attention,” Maifala...

Kabelo Boranabi | 28 April 2017

Botswana targets 15 COSSASA gold medals

Last year Botswana finished third, behind Zimbabwe and Namibia, with 12 gold medals. Tough competition is expected from the two countries. The team leaves for Zimbabwe on Sunday and BISA public relations officer, Letsweletse Jonas said they were...

Naledi Lemogang 28 April 2017

Persecution of free speech

CIA Director Mike Pompeo vowed to end WikiLeaks, accusing the whistleblowing site as being a “non-state hostile intelligence service often abetted by state actors like Russia”. He also once called Edward Snowden a traitor and...

Solly Rakgomo 28 April 2017

Total Cycle Your City draws impressive turn out

Speaking at the TCYC 2017 awareness ride, Mokaila said he is proud of the rising interest in cycling in Botswana, adding, more people are opting for cycling as their activity of choice. He urged motorists and cyclists to share the road. Mokaila said...

Naledi Lemogang 28 April 2017

Fumbling football feasts at the high table while stellar codes feed on crumbs

Virtually every street corner from the sprawling Peleng to Monarch, there is a group of sweating boys chasing a plastic ball, with improvised goal posts usually in the form of upright bricks. This confirms that football is, by miles, the...

Mqondisi Dube | 28 April 2017

Athletics stars geared up for inaugural Gaborone Meet

The Meet, organised by Sports View Runners Club, will see runners from host country, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mauritius, Zambia and Zimbabwe battle it out. The chairperson of the Local Organising Committee...

Staff Writer 28 April 2017

Ex-Premier League sides in near oblivion

Fast, they started to sink as they touched the third tier of football, moving closer to oblivion. GNT’s future in the First Division hangs in the balance. Maun Tigers were relegated after just one season in the First Division. Satmos continued...

Koketso Kgoboge 28 April 2017

Girls make debut in BFA grassroots tourney

The BFA development league inter-block finals will offer a glimpse of hope to local women’s football. The women have been playing second fiddle to their male counterparts as millions of pula are being poured to the development of men’s...

Kabelo Boranabi | 28 April 2017

Battle for top eight finish intensifies

Mochudi Centre Chiefs, who have been struggling both on and off the field, will be looking to register their second successive win when they take on tricky Sankoyo Bush Bucks in Maun tomorrow. Chiefs are currently lying in position nine with 31...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 28 April 2017

Sharps� focus on Skoon Boys not Premiership

The promotion came with one game left in the lower division. They will be away to bottom side, Skoon Boys in Charles Hill tomorrow. “We will first have to close the door for the sitting room before we can open the bedroom door. The league is...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 28 April 2017

Kit mess: Bahamas heroes appear in different colours

Mmegi Sport is informed that the contract between Nike and BAA does not extend to the World Relays, recently held in Bahamas. However, the Botswana team that recently competed in the Bahamas wore the Nike kit. BAA spokesperson, Ipolokeng Ramatshaba...

Calistus Kolantsho | 28 April 2017

Sport feels pinch as BNSC budget cut

Some National Sport Associations (NSAs) are already feeling the pinch, with boxing and weight lifting being the first casualties. BNSC chief executive officer, Falcon Sedimo told Mmegi Sport that the budget cut will force them to pursue alternative...

Calistus Kolantsho | 28 April 2017

�Your report was abuse of press freedom�

We do not usually respond to newspaper reports but in view of the inaccuracies and obvious glaring malice of your article, we felt compelled to put the record straight lest your readership is misled to believe your blatant lies peddled in the said...

Correspondent 28 April 2017

The new crisis after HIV/AIDS knocks at the door

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, stroke, diabetes and chronic respiratory disorders such as chronic obstructed pulmonary disease and asthma, are ballooning in Botswana at a rate so alarming that even the...

Pini Bothoko | 28 April 2017

Poverty stalks survivors of BCL Mine�s demise

SELEBI-PHIKWE: It is only seven months since BCL Mine closed its doors, but the situation in the communities where former workers stayed bears all the signs of an impending calamity. A small number of people have remained in the neighbourhoods...

Onalenna Kelebeile 28 April 2017

Parliament should adopt proposed disciplined forces Amendment Bills

Regarding the BDF and or Section 137 of its Act, the Bill seeks to make repress statutory provisions to bar the making of deductions of the pay of officers and soldiers by reason of such officers or soldiers being the subject of disciplinary...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 28 April 2017

BNF applauds the 4x4 relay team

It is a result of tireless training efforts by the dedicated athletes and their coaches. The Botswana Athletics Association should also be applauded for their sacrifice, patience and support, despite facing serious limited resources. We take off our...

Correspondent 28 April 2017

Final salute to Mmegi

This paper actually created me but the road to stardom was not easy. There were those who felt very uncomfortable in dealing with an ex-military man in the newsroom. Some reporter’s nervousness was even expressed in words. One senior reporter...

Richard Moleofe 28 April 2017

A final farewell to all my loyal readers

Such is life. Not that I have ever got any negative or incredulous or challenging comments in the email address I judiciously appended every week. All I ever got was praise, pleas for further explanation on specific topics, and requests to purchase...

L M Leteane 28 April 2017

Inmate rapes fellow prisoner

The station commander for Gerald police Superintendent Edward Leposo told Mmegi that the alleged suspect in the matter is a Motswana man aged between 30 and 40 while the complainant is a Zimbabwean man aged between18 to 20. Leposo was cagey with...

Othusitse Khuwa 28 April 2017

Sodomy among children neglected but growing

On Monday, Mmegi’s sister publication, The Monitor, reported about a Block 4 boy aged 15 who allegedly indecently assaulted a nine-year-old one from his neighbourhood in 2013. In The Monitor’s story, the alleged perpetrator denied ever...

Lebogang Mosikare | 28 April 2017

Malefho eyes Mma V�s seat

The former Health permanent secretary is expected to leave the civil service in March 2018 and start campaigning. Malefho will contest for Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries, which will be held next year October. Initially, the Minister for...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 April 2017

Khama legacy: Part V

A series of developments in the Government enclave alarmed and kept the media on its toes. President Ian Khama brought under his thump, under the suzerainty of the Office of the President to be precise, oversight bodies like the Directorate on...

Siki Motshwari Johannes 28 April 2017

Murder accused pastor�s prosecutors want networks� help

Reverend Mogomotsi, together with Thapelo Tlhase (24), and Mokganedi Porogwane (41), appeared before Mochudi Magistrate, Keabetswe Mojuta on Thursday charged with the murder of his wife, Dianah Ompelege Mogomotsi. The pastor’s wife died in...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 28 April 2017

Soldier dies in car crash

The accident occurred along Molepolole/Thebephatshwa road around 6pm according to the assistant station commander of Molepolole Police Station, Salome Segale in an interview with Mmegi. Even though the police could not disclose further details of...

Pini Bothoko | 28 April 2017

BA ISAGO graduands urged to keep learning

Over 700 students graduated and Molao, who was the guest speaker, said the degree or diploma respectively conferred and awarded to them should not be thought of as a reward, but rather an opportunity, a commitment and an obligation to go forward and...

Correspondent 28 April 2017

Contempt of court case on today

On Monday, BOFEPUSU applied to the High Court, on urgent basis, for imprisonment of Morupisi and Maphorisa for defying a Court order handed down by Motswagole a fortnight ago. The Judge had interdicted Government from continuing to pay salaries of...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 28 April 2017

Air Botswana privatisation � wise or bad move?

It is therefore on the back of this that I must say my piece. Setswana sa re mmualebe…… The Government of Botswana has once more, sent out an expression of interest to privatise Air Botswana, the national airline. At the centre of this...

Correspondent 28 April 2017

BMD fracas likely to dent UDC chances

Morima was responding to a recent scuffle at the BMD office between rival factions and a failure by the party to organise special and youth congresses, saying the latter leaves a lot to be desired. “There is need for total overhaul of the party...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 April 2017

Debswana saves P1bn through cost-cutting

Under its high performance promise strategy the company, which saw its earnings drop 37% in 2015, last year effected a range of measures to improve operational efficiencies  while it also concentrated  production on its high value and low...

Brian Benza 28 April 2017