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In Thursday Paper
06 May 2017
AFM pastor charged with wifes 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...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
66870,Naledi Lemogang,, 06 May 2017
Kalahari Challenges 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...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Govt 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...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 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...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
66679,Gaone Marumoloa,, 06 May 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...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 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...
406,Brian Benza,, 06 May 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,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 06 May 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...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,66821,Othusitse Khuwa,, 06 May 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...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 06 May 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...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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,...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,,67211,Tapela Morapedi,, 06 May 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...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Unions want Morupisi, Molales 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...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 06 May 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...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 06 May 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...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 06 May 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...
52766,Victoria Seiketso Sethibe,php4C44.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Womens football to make Goledzwa tournament debut
The Goledzwa tournament will be held in Tutume in the North East District. Tournament publicity secretary, Christopher Nyanga told Mmegi Sport this week that the women’s competition would be between a team from Tutume and another from Matobo...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Young Hotspurs coach (26) cracks whip
It appears his no-nonsense approach is reaping immediate fruits as his outfit is slowly moving out of the relegation zone after a poor start to the season. Before his arrival at the club five weeks ago, Amahot were winless in four games with a...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 06 May 2017
Karate defends decision to hire foreign coach
BOKA president, Sensei Tshepho Bathai told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they took a decision to de-localise the position of head coach. He said local coaches have limitations and Botswana has not been able to win or go past the first round at the World...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Shocking Top 8 figures!
All the four matches recorded just over 4,500 spectators. The Gaborone United (GU) and Extension Gunners match recorded the highest turnout with 2,445 people in attendance. It was followed by the match between Township Rollers and BDF XI, which...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Former Makau member goes solo
Now on his own, Leo Malomo has decided to branch away from the group and has released a new single called Monate wa Gaborone. Even though Makau’s fame has gloomed over the years since they released Sebinjolo, Leo said he wants to create his...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Miss RADP returns for fifth year
The pageant that returns for the fifth year will be held under the same theme: “Unearthing natural beauty and talent”. Giving a keynote address during the launch yesterday, the Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Molefhi blames consultants for projects overruns
Officiating at the Construction Pitso in Gaborone recently, the minister said it has become a common practice that government projects always experience delays culminating in contract periods for construction projects being exceeded while progress on...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Botswana excluded from Vivos takeover of Engen
According to details of the share purchase deal released yesterday, Vivo is buying Engen operations in nine African countries where it did not have a presence. Vivo is also buying Engen’s business in Kenya where it already operates. The new...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2017
Half a million to benefit from P1.5bn WB water loan
According to the Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services, the projects are estimated to benefit at least 460,000 people in 66 villages and towns while at the same time connecting 177,000 people to improved wastewater treatment...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Ga se metlhale
Nako nngwe a re, ga a itse gore motho o penwa/pennwe eng, foo a raya gore, ga a itse gore motho yoo, o dirwa mabela ke eng. Gore ke eng setlhare se se biditswe mopennweeng, ga re itse, mme gone, leina ke leo. Go sale foo, bangwe ba bitsa setlhare se...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Ngwana wa mosimane o kae?
Mme fela, re tshwanetse ra tsibogela ntlha e e botlhokwa ya gore mo dingwageng tse masome a mabedi tse di fetileng, bana-le -seabe, go akaretsa makgotla a a ikemetseng ka nosi le makalana ka go farologana a puso, ba ne ba dira gole go ntsi go...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2017
Magodi le basadi ba bararo
Ya phatsimela kwa kgaolwaneng ya White city mo Gaborone, mme teng ya fitlhela Nthoiwa Magodi, monnamogolo wa dingwaga tse di masome a a robang bongwe (92). A bo a itlhobogile ka mogote, letsatsi le lone le phunyeletsa setlhare sa moriti wa...
66681,Tobokani Baratang,, 06 May 2017
We say Mphathi stays! And more nonsense from you lot
06 May 2017
Social media not an excuse for insensitivity
In recent years, we have seen a development of unfortunate behaviour by some who seem to want to compete on who posts the most entertaining or nasty comments, especially on Facebook. This outward behaviour reared its head on Monday, following the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 06 May 2017
BDP strengthens relations with public sector trade unions
For a long time, public sector trade unions under the ambit of BOFEPUSU and the ruling party and its government have purely been sworn enemies. The President Ian Khama-led government and the ruling BDP have hardly taken the public workers seriously...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Thutlwe unimpressed with delays in ESP projects
On Monday, Thutlwe told a full council meeting that this year’s backlog eradication under ESP undertaken at Khuduga Primary School is at an approved amount of P15.9 million. The city mayor said tenders for the construction of three storey...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Zim accused murderer case postponed
The trial in the long-dragging murder case was set to commence yesterday. However Justice Radijeng, who was presiding over the matter for the first time, rescheduled it to April 26, 2018 for status update. Gandari is accused of the murder of his...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Police officer sues commissioner for malicious prosecution
The lawsuit is in relation to two counts that the applicant, Thembela Mapini (43), was alleged to have committed in April 2013. Mapini was later acquitted of the charges. In the first count, Mapini was charged with stealing by person employed in the...
73493,Kesone Nkaelang,,442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Former BNF cllr blames BMD for jumping ship
Yesterday Phalaagae, a nominated councillor for Boseja North, told Mmegi that in their area, Bakgatla are very clear that they cannot vote any party that is led by BMD president, Sidney Pilane. Phalaagae says he has grown up in the BNF family and...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
TNMC potential buyer refines purchase proposal
This is according to the liquidator, Nigel Dixon-Warren. The liquidator said that the negotiations for the sale of the Mine could have been completed a few weeks ago. He said that the review of the viability of a proposal initially submitted by the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Rejected asylum seekers flee to Zimbabwe
Last month, the government through the Court of Appeal (CoA) successfully overturned a High Court decision that had ordered the release of 164 rejected asylum seekers (the number goes to 359 inclusive of their dependants) who were incarcerated at the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Montshiwa murder: The wheels of justice turning slow
On Tuesday he hauled the prosecution over the ambers for deliberately dragging the case as they did not have evidence to prosecute his client, Modise David, a lawyer charged with the murder of Montshiwa. David appeared before Village Magistrate, Ike...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
Women political activists hail sex offenders registry motion
Specially Elected Member of Parliament (MP), Bogolo Kenewendo tabled the motion in Parliament last week Friday. The motion was passed smoothly after it received an overwhelming support from legislators. Amongst others, when adopted into law, the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2017
In Wednesday Paper
06 May 2017
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