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399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2017
Bleskits tennis star on the rise
Young Bleskit said the performance during the Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) organised tournament has given him hope to keep up the hard work. He said his goal is to balance sport and his education so that he excels in both fields. He said...
66870,Naledi Lemogang,, 18 May 2017
Inside the judgement that shook local rugby
Ntshiwe and Cherry appeared before the WRB judicial committee accompanied by their coach, Sean Irish in April 2016. The players were alleged to have committed separate anti-doping rule violations as a result of analytical findings for the presence of...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
BRU Super Rugby race wide open
The shock victory follows another surprise result after Gaborone Hogs beat title favourites, BDF Cheetahs last weekend. The BRU introduced the Super Rugby last season with four top teams competing. This season saw the BRU alter the format where...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Mafu stranded in Zimbabwe
Mafu was appointed Chiefs coach at the beginning of last season on a two-year contract, but he has to enjoy an extended holiday in his native Zimbabwe due to financial struggles at the Mochudi club. Mafu has been one of the first casualties of...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 18 May 2017
Further delays to BTC Premiership start
However, with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) general assembly held last week, the constitution dictated that the start of the season be scheduled two weeks after the assembly. The BPL has since stated that the season will no longer commence...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2017
Selebi-Phikwe region promises to pay referees
Referees were not paid in the second half of last season, which Moloi attributed to the newly introduced youth league for exhausting their budget. “As a region it is our responsibility to make sure that referees are paid, but it differs with...
68423,Olefile Serokolo,, 18 May 2017
Supa Cup cancelled over money
Highlanders had earlier yesterday pulled out after organisers, Joy Foundation, reportedly failed to deposit the agreed appearance fee. Joy Foundation had promised to pay each participating member of the four teams P5,000 as appearance fees. The...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,,407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
BFA kitchen too hot for Malesu
The former Botswana National Sport Council (BNSC) board member has been under the spotlight since his appointment in March to replace Kitso Kemoeng who left in December. The BFA CEO’s position has proved to be a poisoned chalice, with a high...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Kgosi Nkosiyabo inaugurated
In order for him to succeed in uplifting their lives and furthering the village developments he would need their support, Kgosi Kebinatshwene Mosielele of Bahurutshe Boo-Manyane said. Kgosi Kebinatshwene was speaking at the initiation ceremony of...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 18 May 2017
Chweneyagae on local collaborations, theatre
“In my previous visit in the country I was impressed by my experience and I spoke to Tefo on a possible collaboration because I felt it was important to be part of the development of the arts in Botswana,” Chweneyagae, who will be...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Indian community celebrates culture
The celebration kickstarted with beautiful performances from Somadas Paicattu and Group. The crew treated the chanting audience to patriotic songs. The Indian children followed with a drama performance titled Tiranga Hamara, the myriad of...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Justice Letsididi judgement is commendable
If voting in a primary election is to be accepted as a proper interpretation of being an ‘active’ member under the provisions of this section, simply registering as a member or being a supporter without membership would also by the same...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 18 May 2017
Trump
18 May 2017
The Bishop scandal-The other side
It often takes a lifetime to build a reputation and a moment to have it all come crumbing down. Sexual scandals, in particular, make interesting reading but behind each, there is a hurting human being who may very well be totally innocent. When news...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 18 May 2017
Govt freezes environ filming permits
The suspension, which also applies to renewal of any existing or expired permits, has been effected to clean up the industry of unscrupulous activities while also trying to involve more Batswana in the independent research projects and films...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2017
Millers look to discontinue grain imports
Currently, the millers consume a total of 120,000 tonnes of white maize per annum, of which the majority is imported from South Africa (SA) and other global suppliers such as the United States (US), Mexico, Argentina and Brazil. According to the...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
When numbers dont make sense
While some people see this as a welcome development to the country, whose unemployment rate once hit a record high of 26.2% in 2008, others question the figure or its significance, saying it might not reflect the realities of Botswana’s job...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Govt faces P4bn suit over new Morupule B contract
Industry sources with knowledge of the contract between the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and the Japan’s Marubeni and South Korea’s Posco Energy say it contains a $400 million (P4 billion) breach of contract clause....
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2017
Send your writing out markets!
l Penguin Random House South Africa Penguin Random House South Africa is a merging of lots of different book publishing imprints. They are made up of the imprints: Penguin Books South Africa, Struik Kinders, Struik Lifestyle, Struik Nature, Struik...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Okavango lions ate my camera
About 10 minutes later I got into the tent to paint it with light so that it could be visibly lit in the picture. After few minutes I heard the camera fall down, initially I thought it was the wind, so I got off and checked. And that’s when I...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Dispatch from the Delta: Re ja ngashi Mister
Navigating the Okavango Delta waterways with a mokoro is an advanced skill and only few men alive possess that skill. These waterways transform everyday because of the stomping elephants and hippos. Both of these animals that have found a sanctuary...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Morupule B aftertaste sours Chinas new push into African energy (Pt I)
In recent weeks, the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), the state-owned electricity utility, has been at the centre of activity in the procurement sector, with the release of two eagerly awaited Requests for Expressions of Interest (REOI). The first,...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Only a fresh congress can resolve BMD mess
Unlike sport, in politics, your supporter can become your challenger in a blink of an eye. While in sport one is assured of no competition from the man or woman who hugs and hoists him in celebrating a victory, in politics it is not always...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Masisi to field MPs questions
Parliamentarians yesterday welcomed the proposed amendments to the Parliament standing orders presented by chairperson of the Standing Orders and Reforms Committee Samson Moyo Guma. Among the proposed amendments to the standing orders, which Guma...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Mosekis little contribution to humanity
Moseki has won six asylum seekers cases that the latter instituted against the state. Various Justices of the High Court here heard the cases. As a human rights lawyer by training, Moseki would like the law to apply to citizens of Botswana and...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Sleep well my brother Eddie Kuhlmann
I am talking about our formative years, both as journalists and media houses, which were also still in their formative stages. Those were truly humble beginnings when newspapers that I found running were The Botswana Gazette, Mmegi and The Botswana...
576,Galebolae Ngakane,php5932.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Khama in campsites controversy
Sources in the DWNP claim that Sean Sebele of Inter Tourism Group was un-procedurally granted a lease to run the campsites, which were previously run by the department, without a tender. “The company was given the campsites without any...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Mfa, wife in legal hot
Pizza House had instituted summons against the former legislator and his wife "seeking specific performance of the said written agreement by the tasking of the defendants of such steps and the signing of all such documents as may be necessary for...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Khama doubles-down on Beijing attacks
In recent months, China and Gaborone have exchanged veiled, direct attacks and counter-attacks, as the Oriental giant has accused Botswana of violating a policy in which China views the Dalai Lama’s activities as secessionist. Botswana has,...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2017
Ratholo residents petition Palapye Sub-Land Board
Last week Friday a delegation delivered a letter of demand, inviting the Board Secretary to their village and to review the Board’s decision. The issue emanated from 2014 when a decision was taken in a Kgotla meeting to allow the company to...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
BISA Critical Of Poor Botswana Games
The curtain came down on the games on Friday with a spectacular ceremony at the National Stadium. However, BISA spokesperson Letsweletse Jonase told Sport Monitor that the games did not produce the quality of competition one would...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Chiefs, Sharps Share X-mas Spoils
Before a sparse crowd, Chiefs were off the blocks fastest, drawing first blood in the 14th minute when a deflected Thatayaone Ramatlapeng shot wrong footed goalkeeper, Raphael Nthwane. But the opener did not deflate the home side who emerged from...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Miscellaneous Hand Boyo Perfect Birthday Present
Radipotsane was excused from the game to celebrate his 60th birthday in Pilikwe. His side turned on the style with a Master Masitara brace and a goal each from Mponang Mponang and Orebotse Mongae to finish off Santos in the opening half before they...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2017
In this week's paper
18 May 2017
Rollers End 2017 Unbeaten
Leteng Legopelo’s own goal in the 11th minute was enough to ensure that Rollers go into Christmas break without defeat this year. Rollers welcomed back Edwin Moalosi who missed the last two matches due to injury. Striker, Jerome Ramatlhakwane...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
TKZee Stages Old School Party
The trio of Tokollo, Kabelo and Zwai performed their yester year hits, which turned the atmosphere into an old school party with songs from their different albums that were always festive anthems that carried a lot of memories. Looking much older,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Carnival At The Heart Of The City
They came out to play with their loved ones at the Gaborone Main Mall on Saturday for the inaugural Heart of the City Carnival. The newly paved Main Mall walkway stretching from the city arch to the British High Commission building proved to be a...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Mpharitlhe Ventures Into Incubators
Keneilwe Ramphotho & Lenitame Motsokono Correspondents To this day, Mpharitlhe does not rue quitting his job. Today he owns a fast-growing business that manufactures egg incubators. The business is named Rednest. The...
73669,Keneilwe Ramphopho,,73492,Lenitame Motsokono,, 18 May 2017
Inflation Falls To 2.9%
The inflation rates for regions between October and November 2017 indicated that rural villages’ inflation decreased to three percent from at 3.3%, cities and towns went up to 3.1% from three percent and urban villages’ dropped to 2.6%...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2017
Tokafala Graduates 20 Entrepreneurs
This year, the programme has graduated about 20 entrepreneurs in Gaborone and 35 in Francistown. Initially, the programme targeted 600 micro-enterprises and 445 small ones. Speaking during the graduation recently, the programme’s Hub Manager,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Lets Be Vigilant During The Festive
The holidays commonly referred to as the festive season, is usually created with a number of challenges, which include overspending, overindulgence in alcoholic drinks and reckless behaviour (usually due to intoxication). This period also has been...
540,Monitor Editor,, 18 May 2017
BNF Did Not Benefit From The Alleged Money Laundering Transactions
We particularly take note of the recent allegations by a local newspaper in its edition of December 10-16, 2017, which alleged that all opposition parties, “with the exception of AP and BPP” have benefited from such illegal transactions....
69764,Justin Hunyepa,, 18 May 2017
Kgabo burying the hatchet
18 May 2017
Why The Rush, Prosecutions Asks David
This followed a complaint by David, through his attorney Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, who accused prosecution of deliberately dragging the case something, which to him shows that they do not have evidence to prosecute his client. Appearing before Village...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Modungwa Decries Injustice
Speaking at his farewell party on Friday, Modungwa urged all to cross over to the other side where there is no corruption, injustice, and excessive self-interest. “We must stand up and fight for justice. We must do things according to the...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Motshegwa Dismisses BDP Gesture
A militant trade unionist, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa said in a recent interview that a lot of work has to be done for the BDP-led government to honestly win workers’ confidence. Motshegwa is Botswana Federation of Public, Private and Parastatals...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
Mental Health Professionals Also Need Counselling
In many situations these professionals are deemed as being immune to trauma because of their professional training. But in real life, these professionals are affected by interacting with the people they help on a daily basis and become victims...
73493,Kesone Nkaelang,,73492,Lenitame Motsokono,, 18 May 2017
Kgori Capital Fights Hard To Retain Clients
The statement also shows that the company is not pleased with some news making rounds about their client dealings. The BPOPF Investment and Risk committee last week met to deliberate on the Kgori matter and recommended that the contract, which...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2017
Ba Isago University Receives Accreditation
He said this at the handing over of the Institutional Accreditation Certificate Ceremony held at the institution’s premises yesterday. Giving his welcome remarks, Gabasiane pointed out that the institution shareholders and staff had worked...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2017
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