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In Tuesday Paper
08 May 2017
Hockey to clock full year without action
Matebu told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they face major financial challenges, which have forced them to skip international competitions. She said it is difficult to secure funding for hockey as it remains unpopular. “We are going to finish this...
66870,Naledi Lemogang,, 08 May 2017
Disgruntled Chiefs faction to meet
Amongst those were that the financial audit had not been carried out. However, the elective meeting went ahead. The general membership at the meeting resolved to retain the transitional committee specifically to deal with two remaining issues in the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Chobe will not back down on protest
Chobe were confirmed relegated to Division One after they lost 2-1 to Great North Tigers (GNT) in a play-off decider. But Chobe played the game under protest but lost after the initial case to the National Disciplinary Committee. The legal and...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 08 May 2017
The time is now
Makwala and Thebe are part of the nine runners who qualified for the 400m final, while Amos runs in the 800m. The 800m finals take place at 10:35pm with the 400m finals following 15minutes later. Thebe qualified for the final after clocking a...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
RVK makes second statement in Botswana
According to the fashion show coordinator Nicole Roberts, RVK is a global reaching fashion organisation tailored for the fashion artistic in Africa and other parts of the world. Roberts said as a global voice for fashion, RVK had fashion designers...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Local comics produce TV show
A group of both veteran and young stand up comedians such as MOD, Rib Cracker, Charles Manase, Jonny Rannoba and Triccs, to mention but a few, have come together to produce a reality show, which is presented by MOD. Just like a number of new local TV...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Maitisong capitalises on Dalai Lama visit
The four-day festival dubbed Awakening and Nourishing Tenderness: Lore Lo Ojwa Lo Sale Metsi has production that range from poetry, music, dance and film that carry the same concept of Botho, dialogue and culture linear to the Dalai Lama...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Remarkable stunts in the sky
Off course people from miles away couldn’t have heard it but for those who were there, it surely felt like the entire world was being deafened. Before we could talk about the many different types of aircraft in the skies during the annual...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Prince Harry to likely propose in Botswana
According to the DailyMail newspaper in the UK, Markle is celebrating her 36th birthday with a romantic getaway at a ‘honeymoon hotspot’ in Botswana after ‘being whisked away by her prince’. Prince Harry who is the younger...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2017
Karowe Mine lowers production target
Announcing its second quarter financials, Lucara said production from Karowe is now expected to be between 265,000 and 285,000 carats, compared to the initial target of 290,000 to 310,000. Sales volumes forecast were also reduced to between 260,000...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2017
Govt injects P40m into Tokafala
Tokafala is an entrepreneurial development and funding initiative born out of a partnership amongst the Botswana government, Anglo American, De Beers and Debswana. On its inception in 2014, government and Anglo American Services Limited agreed to...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Over 70 firms eye BCL assets
Provisional liquidator Nigel Dixon-Warren, who can only be confirmed as final liquidator by the creditors at their next meeting, said there has been positive response from interested parties on BCL as evidenced by a lot of enquiries coming...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 08 May 2017
Orbituary: Tirelo David Disele (1949-2017)
He attended primary school at Rachele Primary in Kanye until STD 6 and proceeded to do Form 1 at Moeding College, a school that was initially called Tiger Kloof. He completed his studies in 1967 and was employed by Botswana Post and Telecoms...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2017
Eish its only an animal
As the only fully functional shelter in all of Botswana, and the only functional shelter in the south and south-eastern part of Botswana, every day the BSPCA is inundated with everything from indifference, neglect, cruelty to the outright bizarre....
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2017
Pregnant women should not be turned away
In a statement issued last Friday, the ministry said that the hospital has only 60 midwives but presided over 7,200 deliveries in 2016 as compared with 1,600 deliveries performed by 160 midwives in clinics in the greater Gaborone area. However, what...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 08 May 2017
The Issue of Asylum Seekers
The Issue of Asylum Seekers
08 May 2017
BCP wants Tholwana Borethe authors charged
The private media had, of recent, been awash with false and alarmist reports that the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS) has prepared a confidential report titled Tholwana Borethe. In a recent letter to Makgophe, BCP president Dumelang...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2017
MoHW holds Inaugural health expo
The event will start with an official opening session performed by the Permanent Secretary in the MoHW, Shenaaz El-Halabi. The expo will be held under the theme “Transforming Botswana Health Systems for a Healthier Nation-Clear, Bold and...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2017
BOFEPUSU demands back-pays
Following a protracted battle between BOFEPUSU and the employer over government’s decision to make unilateral salary increment for public workers, the parties settled for a consent order before Justice Tshepho Motswagole in June 2017, agreeing...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Makgophe declares war on emerging crime trends
Makgophe said this on Saturday on Police Day at Special Support Group (SSG) camp where a reception was held to mark the 133th anniversary of the existence of police. The Commissioner vowed that the police would continue to engage and collaborate...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Police investigate road rage attempted shooting
In an interview with Mmegi, Borakanelo police station commander, superintendent Mothusi Phadi said they are holding a 26-year-old man in custody for threatening to shoot a police officer in a road rage incident on Sunday. He said that the incident...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
MPs reject Tshekedis move to impose another tourism levy
The Bill was seeking to make provision for the imposition of a levy on tourism enterprises, tourists or tourist product consumers. The Bill stated that the purpose of the levy is restrictive because the money in the Fund is intended to assist in the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
BCP turns heat on BPP
The BCP president, Dumelang Saleshando said the media was not an appropriate forum for the BPP to air its reservations regarding his party’s affiliation to the UDC. “We have a UDC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
A-Levels not ideal for govt schools Rari
Rari was reacting to a statement, which was made by chief education officer in the Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE), Moses Mengwe during the recent National Primary School Heads Convention. During the meeting, Mengwe said that A-Levels would be...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 08 May 2017
Serowe farmers angered by lack of cash
The farmers were not happy that there was no prize money for the winners. The sponsors of the show were the Citizen Entreprenurial Development Agency (CEDA) and Botswana Couriers who contributed P50,000 and P60,000 respectively. However, the money...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 08 May 2017
BCP MPs join UDC
In a letter dated August 3, 2017, Saleshando stated: “Following the engagement between the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), it is my pleasure to inform you that the BCP members of the legislature...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2017
BNFYL defy party national conference
In a statement released over the weekend, the BNFYL has called on the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) national executive committee to consider calling for another elective congress for the BMD. The recent BNF conference in Kang had resolved...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
August is womens month!
Hitherto the hated pass document known as dompass or badge of slavery, in the black ghettoes was carried by male Africans only . An attempt had been made decades previously, and meeting a militant resistance from the women organizations, was shelved...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Pupils receive gifts on Mandela Day
The High Commission was liaising with the Botswana Alumni Chapter for the University of Cape Town (BACUCT), Nayang Association, MTN, and Brown Stone Foundation. The organisations joined forces towards the upliftment in assisting school by pledging...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Tafas wife narrates the ordeal of 'midnight guests'
Two Zimbabwean men, Brian Nkomo and another absent in court are on trial before Extension II magistrate, Ntombizodwa Ncube for house invasion and robbery after they allegedly broke into the house of Tafa’s wife Pedzani Tafa and stole items...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
In Friday paper
08 May 2017
Stage set for Botswana Games
The participating 16 districts arrive tomorrow for the biennial tournament, the last being held in defending champions’ turf, Francistown. The Games Organising Committee chairperson, Bobby Gaseitsiwe told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the teams...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
G-West JSS churns out crack talent
Botsile Sakana (16) Sakana developed interest at a young age of six. He used to play football on the streets with his peers. At 10, he joined Re Ba Bona Ha development programme in Kanye under the tutelage of coach, Khumile Ramotshegare. He then...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Systems target vulnerable Ostriches
Despite a recent poor string of results that saw the ousting of the Zimbabwean coach Madinda Ndlovu, the Ostriches are still a side to send a chill down the spine of any opponent. The Ostrich blood has spilled twice this season at their...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 08 May 2017
Two stunning strikes re-define derby
Forget the 10-point gap between BTC Premiership log leaders, Township Rollers and city rivals, Gaborone United (GU), the recent clash between the two has left a lasting impression. Apart from breathtaking moves and tactical displays on the day, the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Mental strength key in delicate Chiefs, Galaxy tie
The tie is delicately poised after Magosi registered a 2-1 victory at home in the first leg played at Lobatse Sports Complex a fortnight ago. Goals from Khumoetsile Kufigwa and Lesego Galenamotlhale in the second half cancelled out Patrick...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Upbeat GU look to finish off Gunners
The clash will be staged at the Francistown Sports Complex, a venue that has often produced a great atmosphere for a soccer match. United go into the second round match carrying a healthy lead having won the first leg 3-0. If the history of the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
But why?
Local football is hovering perilously close to a ticking time bomb. While most clubs are already battling to stay afloat amid crippling financial challenges, a fresh dilemma has emerged; fans are no longer interested in going to the stadiums to watch...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Talented Tati Siding man makes use of old tyres
The young man recycles tyres making different and elegant products from tyre chairs to flower pots and lounge tables. In an interview with Arts & Culture, Moatlhodi said he started his business this year. He was inspired by all the tyres that are...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Maranyane: the rounded artist
Emang ‘LadyArtist’ Maranyane has been building her artistic reputation in the last few years and recently told Arts & Culture in an interview that she has registered her creative company called Gemani Arts. She said she will launch...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Batswana skeptical of Bitcoin
While other Southern African countries such as neighbouring South Africa and Zimbabwe have embraced Bitcoin, in Botswana people still have reservations about this technology. As Bitcoin has a reputation for being unpredictable, unsafe and volatile,...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Batswana skeptical of Bitcoin
While other Southern African countries such as neighbouring South Africa and Zimbabwe have embraced Bitcoin, in Botswana people still have reservations about this technology. As Bitcoin has a reputation for being unpredictable, unsafe and volatile,...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Horticultural market mothballed
According to the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security’s chief information and public relations officer, Boikhutso Rabasha, the board of BHM has taken the decision to mothball the operations of the market, following its...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
IFC issues P260m bond to fund Botswana firms
The bond would be the first listing by a multilateral institution on the local bourse. “The issuer seeks to bring together domestic and foreign private capital and experienced management and thereby create conditions conducive to the flow of...
406,Brian Benza,, 08 May 2017
Fuel prices increase by 30t on Monday
The Ministry is making the following price adjustments: 1. Retail prices for unleaded petrol 93 be increased by 30thebe per litre 2. Retail prices for unleaded petrol 95 be increased by 30thebe per litre 3. Retail prices for diesel 500ppm be...
475,Correspondent,, 08 May 2017
Karowe Mine revenues seen rising to P2.1bn
In a statement released this week, Lucara said revenue should be between $170 million and $200 million (P2.1 billion) in 2018, compared with the $165 million to $175 million (P1.8 billion) that the company expects to bring in this...
399,Staff Writer,, 08 May 2017
Mid-term national budget in surplus
The Botswana Financial Statistics (BFS) report for October reveals that at the end of the half-year period to September 2017, the budget posted a surplus of P107 million. At this point last year, the budget showed a cumulative deficit of P1.7 billion...
406,Brian Benza,, 08 May 2017
America through Waters eyes
“My people never imagined they could travel this far,” says Tumeletso Setlabosha, the man widely known only as ‘Water’. He is referring to the people of Jao - a small village island in the heart of the Okavango Delta where he...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
Welcome to the Big Apple
So what can be new? Well, I am new here and I am right in the heart of it so this is what is going through my mind. I am at Time Square – ‘the Centre of the Universe’ as the New Yorkers brag sometimes. On the corner of...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 08 May 2017
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