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In Tuesday Paper
22 May 2017
New Notwane boss Sebego targets Premiership return
Sebego told Mmegi Sport his intention is to see the team back in the BTC Premiership after two deflating seasons in the First Division. Notwane will have to shed a lingering tag as a fading giant, having dominated the local scene in the mid-1990s,...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Flamingoes hire Changwe on season-long contract
The Zambian was responsible for the promotion of Orapa United to top-flight football. He led the Boteti side in the First Division and left a season later when they got promotion. He also coached Motlakase Power Dynamos. Changwe will unite with his...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 22 May 2017
Golfers raise P24,500 for destitute family
The tournament, in its third edition, is the brainchild of Pick n Pay and Cresta Jwaneng. Cresta Jwaneng general manager, Godfrey Dzingayi described this year’s tournament as a success as it saw 38 companies responding to the call of charity to...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Clubs owed Mayors Cup dues
The four teams; Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Extension Gunners, Sharps Shooting Stars and TAFIC, participated in the one-day football event played at the National Stadium on July 22, 2017. However a month later, the four teams are yet to receive...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 22 May 2017
Chiefs factional battles head back to court
After years of fighting for control and the matter reaching the courts, the two groups recently reached common ground. A transitional committee was formed, which consisted of members from each group. The committee recently called a special...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Botswana hosts Miss Elegance 2017 international beauty pageant
When addressing the media on Thursday, the pageant coordinator and founder Harry Singh Dhaliwal said the pageant was borne out of the fact that there is a lot of beauty, elegance, fashion and glamour in the country which was not appreciated and not...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Better turnout at Miss Botswana auditions
The Gaborone auditions were held this past weekend at Avani Hotel where a number of aspiring models auditioned. The grand finale is scheduled to take place on September 28 at a venue yet to be announced. “We have been to Maun and Francistown...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
TD Jakes show to go on as planned
Briefing the media recently, the event manager Zenzele Hirschfeld said there are logistics and protocols to follow but in the end Bishop TD Jakes would be here for the first time. “This man is a brand and he specifically has his own special...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Tekno to debut in Botswana
The 27-year-old Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer is scheduled to perform for the very first time in Botswana on November 4 at Duma grounds. One of the show organisers, Alice Maygilip confirmed to Showbiz that Tekno is indeed coming to...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Vee Spends quarter of a million on new video
The 8,000 resolution music video is a single from the musician’s upcoming 15th studio album is scheduled for release on a date yet to be announced. The music video, which is not yet released was played for the media and musicians last...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
BTC invests P60m to enhance internet speed
BTC head of network build, Gabalemogwe Rankgate says the company will invest over P60 million to improve its internet service quality. The project, which kick started in Phakalane and is being rolled out to other parts of the country, will enhance...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2017
BMC partners BancABC to speed-up farmers payments
The partnership was introduced to farmers during BMC’s interaction with suppliers of cattle to the Francistown abattoir through road shows that started earlier in the month. Addressing farmers here last week, BMC executive manager livestock...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 22 May 2017
Mowana Mine bounces back to viability
This was revealed by managing director (MD) Kevin van Wouw on Thursday afternoon. “June was the first month that we managed to break even despite mining being constrained and only achieving 60% throughput,” van Wouw said when addressing...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 22 May 2017
Candle Lit Company makes Naledi SSS proud
They therefore booked themselves a slot to represent Botswana at the2017 JA Africa Company of the Year Competition which will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from December the 6-8, 2017. Candle Lit company scooped position...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2017
DeBeers partners with Stanford Graduate School of Business
Aims to empower youth and entrepreneurs, create jobs, diversify economies and increase prosperity in the SADC region In partnership with De Beers, the Stanford GSB will launch two programmes in 2018: Seed Transformation Programme The...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2017
SBB sponsors Botswana Pension Society Trustee seminar
“SBB is passionate about working to provide financial service support to Batswana in a bid to move Batswana forward. This is inclusive of custody and related services for pension funds and other institutional investors,” says a statement...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2017
Poor planning is reason nurses roam the streets
But the situation in our health facilities is troubling. The reports that there are many qualified nurses roaming the streets while our health facilities around the country suffer from understaffing is baffling to say the least. Many Batswana still...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 22 May 2017
The Bishop Scandal
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
22 May 2017
Sir Ketumile, the Press on local and foreign trips
On local trips, we can agree that Sir Ketumile had an edge in traversing the unforgiving terrain of the country by road to address kgotla meetings on government policies and issues of national concern as per his itineraries announced over Radio...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2017
About a plot to erase our history
Seretse’s exact words, uttered way back in 1970, were these: “We should write our own history books … because … a nation without a past is a lost nation, and a people without a past is a people without a soul.” Seretse...
475,Correspondent,, 22 May 2017
Mabule villages need border gate chief
In an interview, Mabule village chief, Lemson Kelekwang said lack of a border gate between Mabule village in Botswana and Mabule village in South Africa has always frustrated their efforts to fight stocktheft or retrieve stolen livestock. He said...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 22 May 2017
Mentally unsound man charged with murder
State prosecutor Mothusi Meshack applied for 33-year-old Kenosi Mmolawa of Gerald Estates to be remanded in custody for 14 days to enable the police to continue with their investigations in the matter. The state alleges that Mmolawa killed...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Court to set trial dates for former Moeding students
Leatile Ntwaetsile, Martin Chico, Moyombuya Sipho, Arnold Botlhoko, Tefo Mmualefhe, Tshenolo Serame, Modisaotsile Moretele and Brian Motlhagatsane are alleged to have assembled immediately after their examinations last year and went on a rioting...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 22 May 2017
Woman, 37, accused of concealing birth
The court heard that the accused person between August 28 and 29, 2016 at or near Sese Quarantine Camp delivered a child and secretly disposed of the baby to conceal the birth. The accused pleaded guilty to the offence. Mmesi adjourned the matter to...
68423,Olefile Serokolo,, 22 May 2017
Keorapetse pleads for study on effects of BCL Mine closure
Speaking during a victory celebration at Joseph Anderson Memorial School recently, Keorapetse said the mine closure has resulted in a lot of students’ movement as well as seriously affected economy of many households. “Set up a task team...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 22 May 2017
Nomadic Davids resigns from BNF, heads to Domi
A serial defector, Davids dropped his resignation letter at the BNF offices yesterday morning, without stating reasons. Mmegi has learnt that of recent, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) MP has been in talks with the Botswana Democratic Party...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Good times await scarce skilled teachers
Last week, Justice Godfrey Nthomiwa of the Lobatse High Court ordered that BOSETU members offering the above-mentioned subjects are entitled to scarce skills allowances as they hold the needed qualifications. After a protracted legal tussle, the...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
USAID opens new trade hub in Botswana
Funded by the USAID, the Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub works throughout the region to improve the livelihoods of southern Africans by increasing access to trade and broadening investment. The USAID Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2017
Khama bids SADC farewell
The President is serving his last term in office and was attending the SADC Summit over the weekend, for the last time as sitting President. He steps down on April 1, 2018. The summit was held under the theme: Partnering with the Private Sector in...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2017
Menacing lions still not captured
The lions have killed livestock and are believed to number between five and 10. The operation to capture the lions started last Thursday. The deputy director of Wildlife, Rexboy Mokandla told Mmegi that they failed to capture the lions even...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 22 May 2017
SPTC owed P17.9 million
Addressing a Kgotla meeting in Ikageleng ward last week, Molosiwa said though he appreciates the economic situation of the town, it is necessary for those who are owing to try hard to clear the debts because it cripples the council’s efforts to...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 22 May 2017
Interesting episodes in August, the womens month!
Buoyed by their numbers and the spirit of resistance, they sang in Nguni language: ‘Wee, Strydom , you have touched the women, you have touched a rock, you’ll perish…!’ Though the petition was specifically against the...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
In Friday paper
22 May 2017
Ditshupo to raise funds for Lechana clinic
The hamlet is located on the outskirts of Palapye, some 25 kilometres along the A1 road to Francistown. The current medical facility is a one-roomed traditional house built from clay bricks. Lechana has a population of less than 1,000 people and is...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 22 May 2017
Anti-doping body demands answers from Jele
While there has been a veil of secrecy around the matter, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has demanded answers from the athlete. Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) president, Thari Mooketsi said they are still waiting for a response from WADA,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
A run that defined 2017
Athletics: Largely regarded as a late bloomer, Isaac Makwala went to the London World Championships in August searching for his first medal at the world stage. While Makwala holds all national sprint records, he had not set the world stage alight....
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Trends, trials and tragedies that made 2017
Worst moments This is the year where Vee Mampeezy never got into his usual groove, Wabaatsile lacked the creativity synonymous with the artist of his calibre. Now we have a festive without a Vee hit. Well that’s a first. And who can...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg,8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Mining industry turbulent in 2017
Having experienced effects of the domestic economic contraction, the industry was dealt a severe blow by the closure of the BCL Mine in October of the prior year. According to the 2017 budget speech, the negative growth of the economy was mainly due...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
GDP numbers sparkle, but household and business struggle
In September, the Ministry of Finance officials revised the 2017 growth estimate to 4.7% from 4.2% projected in February as higher output from the services sectors and the end of a drought eased pressure on major industries. But numbers show that...
406,Brian Benza,, 22 May 2017
After BCL, Phikwe starts to pick up the pieces
The Mine may have closed and uncertainty over its reopening is rife, but not all is lost for the SPEDU region. SPEDU is currently involved in 14 projects covering nine citizen-owned companies in information and technology and manufacturing, three...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 22 May 2017
Bid to oust Morupisi at BPOPF fails
The motion to oust the chairperson at Tuesday’s board meeting was driven by recently surfaced allegations that Morupisi has a beneficial interest in Capital Management Botswana (CMB), an asset management company that won P830 million in tenders...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2017
Merry Xmas and seasons greetings
Botswana is not an exception and as majority of our people are Christians, they will join their fellow Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Monday. Not all of us are in a festive mood. It will be a tough festive seasons for...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 22 May 2017
No festive season for White City rape, murder suspect
Thirty-year-old Mogotsi is suspected to have raped and killed a nine-year-old girl in November at White City in Gaborone. On Thursday, Mogotsi pleaded with the court to grant him bail. “It's my second mention that the prosecution has been...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
2018: Masisis litmus test
Few weeks into the year, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will face a stern test. The party primaries, which have traditionally been a divisive period for the party, will take place in opposition-held constituencies. In the 2014 general election,...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Seretse's transactions exposed
These are bank accounts of interest to the investigation of the DCEC regarding Seretse and two others for money-laundering. Seretse, Botho Leburu and Kenneth Kerekang were recently granted bail by the Gaborone Regional Magistrate and will appear in...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Unearthing the gems in the wilderness
For me, the whole story is about value. Creating value, distributing it equitably and as sustainably as possible. This is essentially what the diamond miracle that powered the post-Independence economy was all about. Geologists dug deep in the...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
The year 2017
January Inauguration of Donald Trump January saw the inauguration of what seems to be the world’s most hated United States President in Donald Trump who became the 45th President. He immediately reversed majority of his successor Barrack...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
Is Botswana unfriendly to asylum seekers
It is alleged that rejected asylum seekers, mostly from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who spent months at FCII suffered abuses such as assault, sexual assault to mention but a few. Following the alleged abuse they suffered before their...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 22 May 2017
The highs and lows of 2017
F/town deputy mayor ousted Early this year, controversy-ridden Kanana ward councillor, Lechedzani Modenga was ousted as Francistown deputy mayor. Satellite South councillor Godisang Radisigo would later be sworn-in, in his place. Modenga’s...
399,Staff Writer,, 22 May 2017
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