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In Wedensday Paper
09 May 2017
Ngurungu go back to crossroads
Sankoyo Tshwaragano Management Trust gave Ngurungu almost P500,000 to use in the new season. Sankoyo spokesperson, Baganetsi Kamanakao, who is also making a return to the club, said the 2014/2015 excitement is fast returning at the Maun outfit. He...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2017
Maun to host four-team tournament
The tournament will feature four Premier League sides, Orapa United, Security Systems, Sankoyo Bush Bucks and BDF XI. Selolwane who has since retired, explained that the selection of participating teams was based on the fact that three of them, BDF...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Time Projects runs for charity
Senior projects manager at Time Projects, Henno Cronje told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the event is meant to raise funds for various charity activities. He said the event has always been a success and they expect the same this year. He said last...
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Confusion over Makwalas withdrawal
Makwala told Mmegi Sport from London that he was feeling fine and was puzzled when he was withdrawn from the race. IAAF officials announced some athletes were suffering from gastroenteritis, which included vomiting. Makwala admits he had vomited in...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2017
Makwala saga caps disappointing night
Makwala, despite protesting that he was feeling fine, was barred from taking part in the competition, before medal hopefuls, Baboloki Thebe and Nijel Amos finished outside podium position in the 400m and 800m finals respectively. Makwala was...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2017
Another Sunday lifestyle event surfaces
“This is a lifestyle oriented event that aims at hosting and entertaining corporate people, and young sophisticated people. As the name says, it’s all about exclusiveness. We thought of designing a mature exclusive event whereby people...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
MRS Botswana pageant assist married women
“MRS Botswana is an established organisation incorporated in Botswana specialising in the business of family management and recreation. We offer marriage and family seminars, family woman seminars, family man seminars, working mom or dad...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
JT Specialboy releases S2 by 2
The single that has already hit the local private radio stations airwaves have been trending on social media lately. S’2 by 2 was released at the end of June this year. In an interview with Showbiz, JT Specialboy said the song encouraged...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Hotstix to perform at Mascom Live Sessions
“We have been trying to bring Hotstix to perform at the Mascom Live Sessions for a very long time, but due to logistics and bookings clashing it was always a flop but this time around we managed to book him to come and perform at this...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Wilderness to open new camp in the Delta
Owned by the Maun-based Calitz family, Qorokwe is a highly productive mix of fertile Okavango habitats. Qorokwe’s diverse landscape includes scattered acacia and mophane woodlands, open seasonal and permanent floodplains and picturesque...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2017
Fours Cash & Carry opens in Lobatse
The Lobatse branch located in Thema 2 ward is the fifth since the inception of the business in 2013.  It was officially opened on July 28 with at least 50 on staff complement.  The company currently has two stores in Gaborone, one in Maun...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 09 May 2017
Air Botswana worth P300m Mokaila
Addressing Parliamentarians recently, the minister said government is still continuing with the privatisation of the national airline with plans to turn it into a private company where on its own right would be able to raise its own...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Mynhardts invest in high-end Okavango lodges
STMT chairperson, Nkgololang Samakata told Mmegi Business that Smart Stones, a tourism company owned by the Mynhardt family is paying the trust P1.5 million per year in lease fees for the NG34 high value tourism zone.  In March, the Ministry of...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 09 May 2017
Lebele le godisa losea sentle
Tlhaloso e e dirilwe ke Tona wa Lephata la Botsogo le Boitekanelo, Dorcas Makgato kwa moletlong wa go ipelela letsatsi la mafatshefatshe la kamuso ka lebele, kwa Thamaga ka mafelo a beke e re tswang mo go yone. Makgato o amogane le batsena segopotso...
66681,Tobokani Baratang,, 09 May 2017
A ke go tlhoka lesego?
Puo ya go tlhoka lesego, e dirisiwa ke batho ka go farologana, mapolitiki, baruti, bagwebi tota le mongwe le mongwe, fa ba leka go tlhalosa maikaelelo a bone a go abela motho kana mokgatlho wa bangwe ba ba amilweng ke dingwe dikgwetlho tsa...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2017
Khama o robile
Khama, yo bontsi bo mo lemogileng fa a rata metshameko ya dithuuthuu le difofane, go inaakanya le tshomarelo tikologo le bojanala, o ne a makatsa ba tsena ditshupo tsa Serowe ka go supa mmidi o mahibidu ga mmogo le tswina tse tsotlhe di gapileng...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 09 May 2017
Pastors
Don't dare come empty handed before de man of God.
09 May 2017
BMD needs professional mediation
The movement is divided between Ndaba Gaolathe and Advocate Sydney Pilane. The two factions do not see eye to eye, but they need each other. Pilane and company has the constitution of the party and Gaolathe’s group believes they have the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2017
LSB hosts the 18th SADC conference, AGM
The Theme of the event is, ‘A skilled and competent legal profession: A catalyst for a prosperous SADC’. There will be a series of panel discussions during the two-day event, which is set to attract eminent persons, legal practitioners...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2017
Kgafela Judge dies
Maluleke was seen to be hostile to Nyalala Pilane and accused of being soft to Kgafela whom he referred to as “His Majesty” throughout the commission process.  At some stage he notified Nyalala of imminent issue of warrant of arrest...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2017
Options for team Gaolathe
l Fresh elections offer the most democratic way to resolve conflicts, but Pilane’s group cannot be forced to participate and shows no interest in doing so. What will the other members of Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) do if (when)...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2017
Gabane murder suspects fail to raise bail money
The accused, Pauline Masuge (23), Tuduetso Mogopodi (23) and Lesego Kgatlwane (26) were yesterday further remanded in custody after failing to raise money to pay for their bail. The trio were on July 24, 2017 granted bail, together with their fellow...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Murder charges provisionally withdrawn against minor
According to the state prosecutor inspector Ditsapelo Emmanuel the case record was still being typed and this has been the status quo since May 5, 2017 up to date. In his response the magistrate accused the police of taking the accused’s...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 09 May 2017
P3.5m suspected arsonist denied bail
Magistrate Mokone adjourned the case to August 22 for bail re-application before a substantive magistrate. The state alleges that on July 6, 2017 at Betta Beef Farms in Lobatse, the accused person broke into the farm office and stole electronic...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 09 May 2017
Tobacco Control Bill shelved
The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dorcas Makgato, had promised the National Tobacco Control Conference when officially opening the event on July 10 that the Bill would be taken to Parliament during that week subsequent to Cabinet...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Masogo rebuffs Moswaanes supporters reconciliatory moves
The three Francistown West men, Boago Mosarwane, Otsile Moses and Chidzani Mokgwebe are due in court next week where it is anticipated that assault charges will be laid against them. They were initially scheduled to appear in court last month but...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
BCP part and parcel of UDC Lucas
Lucas’ remarks come in the wake of emerging reports of unrest within the UDC. Lately there have been insinuations that certain cadres within the BCP do not want to be part of the troubled UDC. The speculation is attributed to swelling reports...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 09 May 2017
BOFEPUSU objects to gazetted labour Bill
The federation raised concerns following the meeting they were invited to with Minister Eric Molale on July 25, 2017 after the gazetting the Public Service Bill for tabling at Parliament. BOFEPUSU did not attend the meeting, arguing that they were...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Alleged fake lawyers real identity questioned
Moyo, (45), who is alleged to have defrauded people claiming to be a lawyer is charged with two counts of unlawfully remaining in Botswana and obtaining by false pretences. The prosecutor in the matter yesterday told Broadhurst magistrate, Faith...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Police, soldiers deserve better from politicians
They become masters and we, the masters, become servants. They dominate our public discourse and only account to themselves. They sell dreams and offer just that, dreams (some shattered). Parliament recently sat and had a debate on the amendment to...
66641,Owen Nsala,, 09 May 2017
Low level bridges
Of course, this point was unlikely to have occurred to drivers who, because of floodwater, were unable to cross for a few days each year. Many would have cursed the designers of such bridges who had failed to make them higher.  They would not...
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In Thursday Paper
09 May 2017
UB strike
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Ghastly women football conditions worry FUB
Both the Women’s Super League and the First Division Leagues are played on poor grounds without a proper turf, and with no immediate medical assistance. FUB secretary general, Kgosana Masaseng told Mmegi Sport they have received numerous...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 09 May 2017
Rail Giants put firm foot forward in softball league
Dominant Giants wrapped up the northern zone league on top of the log standings with both the men and women’s teams. The women’s Giants are eight points clear of Scramblers and have secured a berth in the women’s top 10. The...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2017
WASBO in the dark over AWISA invitation
WASBO public relations officer, Dr Keba Hulela said contrary to what AWISA senior official told Mmegi Sport this week, the invitation has not come through. AWISA secretary general, Carol Garoes had said the invitation came through the Botswana...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
GU players finally receive January salaries
The players reportedly expected their salaries last week but the management failed to fulfil their promises. “Yes, it is true there was a delay in paying the players. This was due to some challenges, but we held a meeting on Tuesday. We have...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Debswana gives Ostriches P1.5m for CAF games
The money is meant to cover costs for the two-legged tie against Swallows, with the Ostriches hosting the visitors in the first leg in Francistown this weekend. The return leg will be played in Lobamba, Swaziland. Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtsha mine...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2017
Comedian Desire Itani stages comeback
Desire is well known across comedy circles having also performed in different settings alongside South African comedians such as Tol Ass Mo, Pule, Franco, Zimbabwe’s Charles Manase and locals Dignash and Ribcracker amongst others. The...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2017
ASAP dance competition to combat drug, alcohol abuse
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) dance challenge is a competition, which will be mainly focused on educating the youth on the dangers of abusing alcohol and drugs. One of the organisers, David Letshwiti said that the main reason of...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Fall In Laugh set for Valentines Day
The comedy show which celebrates the theme of Valentine’s Day has a line up of various local comedians such as Charles Manase, Bambino, Prince Macheng, Jonny Rannoba, Triccs, the host MOD and the main act Rib cracker. “Every Tuesday we...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
DJ Izzy crowned king of ViB challenge
Apart from the cash prize, DJ Izzy will also receive a Bulk SMS promotion of his single for three months on all mobile networks, free production of a music video, free photoshoot, mastering of a track and a 10-hour studio recording session. The...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2017
Goya urges Batswana to invest on BSE
Member of Parliament for Palapye, Master Goya said this during the BSE open day at Botsalo Hotel here on Monday. The day was held under the theme, ‘Your partner in wealth creation’. Goya said generally Batswana are more comfortable with...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 09 May 2017
Decentralisation will spur economic development Matambo
Delivering the 2017/18 Budget Speech this week, the minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kenneth Matambo indicated that one way of curbing this migration is through the promotion of developments in rural and peri-urban areas. According to...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Rio Tinto parks iron ore projects after BCL closure
According to available documents, BCL Mine had a joint venture with Rio Tinto, called the Molopo Iron Ore project in south western Botswana, which was valued at US$9 million and held three prospecting licences. In an April 2016 briefing in Gaborone,...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
Annus horribilis for the Botswana judiciary
This year is no different, only perhaps more urgent. Permit me His/your Lordship to start as always with the mandate of the Law Society. We intend to proceed in this way until we are all singing from the same hymn book. The mandate of the Society...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2017
A nation apart
Even their elected legislative representative is in the dark. On Tuesday, Ronald Shamukuni broke his and his community’s silence by questioning the criteria that informed Botswana’s decision to fight for the uplisting of elephants at the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 09 May 2017
BPP unhappy with constituency allocations
They make suggestions that the BPP was sabotaged and was given a raw deal. It would soon be obvious that their suggestions imply that the BPP has been pushed off the edge and has been cast as a non-significant component of a larger machine. This line...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2017
BDP youth gearing for Tsabong
Held under the theme, ‘Our structures our strength’, the congress that will be opened by President Ian Khama on Friday is expected to come up with ways that would strengthen their youth structures and spur revival in others.  After...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2017
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