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In Wednesday Paper
26 May 2017
Galaxy not a threat Mpote
Speaking after Rollers dismissed Security Systems 2-0 at the Lobatse Sports Complex on Sunday, Mpote said they will play their remaining games at their own pace in order to defend the title. “There is no threat. Galaxy is not a threat in...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 26 May 2017
Masaiti pursues World chess dream
The player was unlucky to lose her first match to her opponent from Peru. She has 0.5 points from her opening three matches as of yesterday. The competition has been tough for Masaiti as she lost to WFM Hilario Aleyla of Peru and Sarathchandra...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
BDF, Police are BoFiNet champions
After losing the championship to Wells International last season, the BDF men bounced back this season and proved their dominance in the local softball by snatching the BoFiNet league title under the noses of Police IX. The army men had previously...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 26 May 2017
Boxings funds request for Angola trip declined
BoBA had requested for funds from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) but the request was declined. BoBA vice president, Orapeleng Mosalakgotla said the BNSC informed them there were no funds to send the team to Angola. Mosalakgotla...
66870,Naledi Lemogang,, 26 May 2017
Chiefs placed under transitional management
The agreement followed a court case in which the court advised the two parties to discuss their matter out of court. The agreement was then turned into a court order the following day, the Trust’s chairperson, Raymond Tsheko told Chiefs...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Hip-hop remembers Steez
Apolo D “I had known him for a very long time, this is around 2005 when we were both working on our first albums. He even called out so I can work with him during the launch of his debut album, we travelled and performed together,” said...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Former street kids invade local music industry
Martin Batshwareng who is 27-years, and his partner Oarabile Tshupetso from Strata Records have released a song titled Strata where they share their experiences. Against all odds, the two young men have decided to turn their lives...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Palapye after marathon festival to relax revelers
In an interview, one of the organisers Moagi Rahube said the festival is intended to relax and entertain revellers following a tiresome day of the Palapye half marathon. “This will be to shower our Palapye half marathon supporters after a long...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 26 May 2017
International line up for HICOFEST
American comic Rich Lyons, Fredi Lilius from Finland, Sotho comedian Bonez Masapo, South Africa’s Vuyo Jiya, Mdura from Swaziland, Clive Chigubu from Zimbabwe, Botswana heavyweights Phenyo The Master, Rekunde, Mawee, Thapelo Malani, Kgafela,...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
The man who could be France's next president married his schoolteacher
That's the story of the couple who could become France's next president and first lady. Emmanuel Macron's victory in the first round of the French election has sparked global interest in Brigitte Trogneux, the frontrunner's wife and former...
53567,CNN.COM,php74FB.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Govt issues six new diamond prospecting licences
Four are in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) and two are in the Orapa kimberlite province, and they extend to the end of March 2020. Those in the CKGR cover 3,135 km2 and those in the Orapa area cover 482 km2, localities selected after a...
475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2017
Furnmart profits weaken on closure of Zambian operations
The Botswana Stock Exchange-listed company said trading across its operations has been subdued during the six months to end of January 2017. It said the decrease in gross profit margins was mainly due to the winding down of its Zambian...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Poultry industry oligopoly under spotlight
CA’s communications and advocacy manager, Gladys Ramadi recently told stakeholders that the price of chicken in Botswana is amongst the highest in the region due to tight restrictions that protect the dominant players. This came after small...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Human Rights, TB, legislation and Jurisprudence
Yet, even as TB has surpassed HIV as the top infectious disease killer in the world and the global threat from multidrug-resistant TB continues to grow, the ethical and legal issues around TB remain largely neglected in national TB programs and...
475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2017
UDC must hold primaries for 2019
We learnt that cooperation talks were concluded and the launch is scheduled for winter this year. We said at the time that this bold step by the coalition parties did not please everybody in the opposition bloc. We boldly said there were elements...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 26 May 2017
BDP Chairmanship
BDP Chairmanship
26 May 2017
State accused of ill-treating refugees
Counsel Morgan Moseki has recently represented scores of rejected asylum seekers, awaiting asylum seekers, former refugees declared prohibited immigrants and their innocent school-going children after some of them were perpetually kept in detention...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Area L youth clinic to celebrate AVW
Sexual Reproductive Health coordinator for Greater Francistown, Caroline Setshego told Mmegi they are expecting overwhelming attendance. She said they anticipate the public to make a show because of the positive response they got through their...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 26 May 2017
Keorapetse wants interdicted security officers to get full pay
The Bills want to amend the Acts of the three security organs. The amendment Bills were gazetted on April 21, 2017. In the BDF (Amendment) Bill, “the object of the Bill is to bar the making of deductions of the pay of officers and soldiers of...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Ntirang coordinates Selebi-Phikwe west registration
This is in line with the party’s resolution to start early preparations in constituencies that are held by the opposition. Ntirang started working in the constituency more than a week ago. He took a break last Wednesday, but is expected back...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 26 May 2017
BMWU appeals to Govt to utilise PSBC
The BMWU president Jack Tlhagale told Mmegi that if the two parties could engage constructively, they would be able to explore areas of mutual interest in good faith, thereby avoiding Courts of law as much as possible. He said as BMWU, they have...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 26 May 2017
BCP leaders hail Cllr Makhura
Saleshando was speaking at Makhura’s victory celebration recently. He said that Makhura potrayed traits of a good leader, a true politician and a determined citizen intent on changing Botswana for the better. “Despite losing three times...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 26 May 2017
PPADB shows BCP middle finger
On April 4, 2017 the BCP slapped the PPADB with a letter threatening that should the parastatal continue with the purchase of the EVMs, in seven days the party will approach the Court and they shall bear the costs. BCP attorney Martin Dingake...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Gopolang joins mayoral race
Up for another go at the mayoral challenge is Kanana ward councillor, Cornelius Gopolang. He has also thrown his name in the ring following his maiden attempt at the mayoral election where he suffered defeat at the hands of the incumbent, Sylvia...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Government applauded for recognition of Wayeyi chief
The Minority Rights Group International (MRG) has welcomed this development and applauded the Government on the official recognition of the Wayeyi chief in Botswana. In an interview with Mmegi, MRG’s Botswana legal officer, Lesego Nchunga said...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
UDC cllrs defy leadership
This was after the UDC affiliated parties; the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), the Botswana National Front (BNF) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) leaders intervened to unite councillors in the GCC. Some party leaders who attended the GCC...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
BMD intervenes in youth league tiff
On Saturday, the BMD youth league NEC met and resolved to postpone the congress which was to be held in Ramotswa next Saturday. The decision was met with resistance and the debate on social media especially, saw party activists divided. Amongst...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Motho ga a tswe tema
Ga twe phuthego e, e ne e tshwaretswe kwa kgotleng ya Extension 17 gone kwa Palalpye, mme mo go yone, mapodisi a ikuela gore morafe o ba thuse go lwantsha borukutlhi. Potso e ka nna gore, fa mapodisi a tlaa kopa morafe go thusa, thata go ne go...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
A TAFIC e thusiwe tlhe batho!
Barati le balatedi ba itumetse,e bile ba re, pelo tshwaa boela mannong mmatla sa gagwe o se bonye. Mme le rona re iteela TAFIC legofi keletso e le gore, setlhopha se, se ka thusiwa sa nnela ruri mo liking e. Re itse fa go goroga ga sone...
475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2017
Phiri e ntsho e tsositse kgaruru
Tiragalo e, ke ya nako ya motshegare ka Sontaga, mme mo go latediseng kgang e, Naledi e ne ya botsolotsa boora Moipolai ba ba supiwang ka monwana, mabapi le se. Ba re bane ba iketlile mo ntlong, mme ba utlwala modumo wa batho kwa ntle gaufi le...
66680,Francinah Ngoma,,66681,Tobokani Baratang,, 26 May 2017
In Thursday Paper
26 May 2017
Eighth prison escapee nabbed
About two weeks ago, 18 dangerous prisoners destroyed the prison fence with a manhole cover and fled custody,sending shock waves around the city and the country at large. On Tuesday night, the Botswana Prison Service acting with the police, army and...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Axed Olerile linked with move back to Rollers
However, despite the speculation, Rollers coach, Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote said they have no intention of signing any player at the moment. “Yes, Kaone (Vanderwesthuizen) might be injured at the moment, but we will continue to...
65243,Tlotlo Kebinakgabo,, 26 May 2017
BNSC appoints interim motorsport committee
The BNSC has been running the affairs of the motorsport after the former executive committee was dissolved late last year. The interim committee is made up of John Carr-Hartley, Dr Pearl Lebatha, Ivorene Wheeler, Tunku Motsumi and Peter Moakofi who...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Botswana urged to expedite signing games agreement
The Minister of Youth Empowermemt, Sport and Culture, Thapelo Olopeng is expected to sign the agreement in Gaborone next week. AUSC Region V projects and marketing manager, Siyabonga Sangweni told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they had proposed...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Desperate Satmos turn to constituency players
He said he does not know the whereabouts of the rest of the players. He said the only player who has officially left the team is their talisman, Katlego Mpoeleng who has joined Morupule Wanderers. “I am in the dark as to what is...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 26 May 2017
BPL took forever to pay creditors audit
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) forensic audit report reveals that some creditors were made to wait for long periods before payments were made while the policy is that credit settlement should be within 30 days. According to the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Modibe establishes publishing company
This is the first publishing company to be established in the country. As a publisher it means Modibe will be responsible for ensuring the songwriters and composers receive payment when their compositions are used commercially. He will also secure...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Khete la Morena raps Gods message
Hip-hop and gospel music in the past were two separate genres, which usually did not even share a stage. Hip-hop, stereotyped to be a genre associated with violence, boasting, money and drugs was not something that many locally thought could blend...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,, 26 May 2017
Nippy unleashes the Changu bag range
The Changu collection bags have different ranges such as gym bags, diaper bags, handbags, make up bag and purses to mention just a few. The bags crafted by Nippy in the comfort of her house carry their own signature mark of African prints. They are...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Artists, COSBOTS war over royalties intensifies
The meeting was organised by Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) in an effort to solve the issue after artists complained about COSBOTS’s failure to distribute their royalties in time. COSBOTS is mandated by the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
CA, Gambling Authority partner to enforce compliance
A Joint Working Committee made up of representatives from both parties shall be established and function on an on-going basis. Gambling Authority’s chief executive officer, Thuli Johnson said the Committee is expected to manage and facilitate...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Chamber of Mines against piecemeal sale of BCL
The BCL Mine Group owns Tati Nickel Mining Company (TNMC) in Francistown, BCL mine in Selebi-Phikwe and BCL Investments, which was to acquire a 50% stake in South Africa’s Nkomati Mine. When addressing journalists last week, Dixon-Warren said...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
Three Wilderness Safaris Camps in Harpers Bazaars Travel Guide 2017
“We are extremely proud to have three of our properties included in this year’s Ultimate Travel Guide as collectively they showcase the diversity of our portfolio and the most unashamed (but appropriate and sustainable) luxury for their...
475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2017
2016 JC results a disgrace - BCPYL
For the past five years, 2012 to 2016, we have witnessed a downward spiral in the quality of results, from 41% in 2012 to a low of 32.4% in 2016. Ironically, the expenditure has increased annually, hitting a whooping P45.91 billion cumulatively. With...
475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2017
CAB commemorates Cancer Day
“The main aim of commemorating this day is to take part in the global effort to show support to all those affected by cancer and to remember those we have lost to the fight. We pledge ourselves to a collaborative Fight Against Cancer under the...
475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2017
Someone tell the President
There is no doubt that domestically, Khama has plenty of matters to keep him busy in the New Year, from the wave of job losses, sustaining growth and many others. These challenges are not unique to Khama and indeed many of the Heads of State who will...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 26 May 2017
ESP
Waiting for the ESP results...
26 May 2017
Hope for Dukwi as Mowana Mine re-opens
The two mines, which were initially owned by Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed, ZCI Investments through its operating subsidiary Messina Copper Botswana (MCB), were placed under provisional liquidation in November 2015 after failing to pay...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2017
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