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Pini Bothoko 07 July 2017

Masisi camp distances itself from abuse of state resources

Reports filtering in from within the BDP alleges that the Masisi team which has camped on the outskirts of Tonota at a farm owned by Lucas, is using state resources to run some of its errands. These reports come in the wake of a massive tent camp...

Ryder Gabathuse | 07 July 2017

Trainee pilot dies in aircraft crash near Lentsweletau

The aircraft was on a routine solo flight training at the General Flying Area when the accident occurred. A lady trainee pilot lost her life in the accident. The cause of the accident is yet to be established and a team of air safety investigators...

Staff Writer 07 July 2017

Khama cheers the congress

“When you see people attired predominantly in the red colour, don’t run away, we are not the EFF. As the BDP, we are well behaved we are not like the EFF,” he said to a round of infectious laughter. He encouraged the ANC delegation...

Ryder Gabathuse | 07 July 2017

�Super rich� Masisi Camp Dubai in early lead

Although the delegates to the congress are expected not to exceed 640 people, the Camp Dubai as the Masisi camp is affectionately known, has over 650 tents to accommodate those in need. Interestingly, a councillor in the Masisi team bragged early in...

Ryder Gabathuse | 07 July 2017

BPL clutching at thin straws on awards

The BPL was left seething after reports of debatable selections for the Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards.  Simisani Mathumo was seen as an overwhelming favourite on the back of an outstanding season, but it was his teammate,...

Mqondisi Dube | 07 July 2017

INF president expects lots of improvement as NWYC starts

Speaking during the INF congress yesterday in Gaborone, Rhone said they are excited to be hosted by Botswana Netball Association (BONA) and are looking forward to successful games. “Netball continues to grow and develop at an extraordinary...

Naledi Lemogang 07 July 2017

TAFIC settle for Moyo

Moyo joins after Matjimenyenga recently missed out on the Serbian Dragojlo Stanojlovic who ditched them for a post at Township Rollers.  The Zimbabwean previously came here in the colours of ECCO City Greens. He left the club unceremoniously in...

Koketso Kgoboge 07 July 2017

BNSC, Mukokomani in war of words

The per-diem was supposed to be paid to Mukokomani as head of delegation for the men’s senior national team that is competing at World Softball Championships in Canada. The highly-charged Mukokomani told Mmegi Sport in an interview this week...

Calistus Kolantsho | 07 July 2017

Paya on being Maitisong director

The 32-year-old Paya was recently installed as the Maitisong director after Gao Lemmenyane resigned. Paya comes in with performance arts industry background where he has been trading as a performer, performance specialist and performance...

Dumisani Ncube 07 July 2017

Artistic duo taps into unexplored comic art

Clement Molepo, 22, of Borolong and Michael Monang, 21, of Mahalapye met in 2015 in Aerodrome, where they both presently reside. The two football fanatics did not know of each other’s talents until they found themselves watching the...

Koketso Kgoboge 07 July 2017

Raburu preserves culture through visual arts

One driver of such a vehicle is 28-year-old Thato Raburu, who aspires to preserve heritage and culture through his visual arts. Hailing from Tswapong in the small village of Majwaneng, Raburu said that he is inspired by everything that is from...

Lindiwe Mozola 07 July 2017

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Lindiwe Mozola 07 July 2017

Don�t defy your president - Masisi

Speaking at the ruling Botswana Democratic Party's (BDP) 37th elective congress here, Masisi reminded the congress that as Khama has spoken, "remember to do his wish as he steps down from both party and state presidency." Khama has openly declared...

Ryder Gabathuse | 07 July 2017

BDP congress a bonus for Tonota businesses

TONOTA: While election of the party members to various party positions has taken centre stage, small businesspeople do not want to be left out. They are waiting with huge anticipation for the bonanza that will be brought by the congress, which is...

Lebogang Mosikare | 07 July 2017

We demand accountability and good governance

Department of Tertiary Education Financing (DTEF) The Auditor General highlights rampant mismanagement of the account from which the living allowances of government sponsored tertiary students are paid. Even after repeated warnings and enquiries by...

Correspondent 07 July 2017

S/Phikwe East finally elects delegates

Kgang Kgang conducted elections that saw the Nonofo Molefhi camp dominating over those who support Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi for the party chairmanship. Member of the central committee and Women’s Wing chairperson, Dorcas Makgato, was...

Onalenna Kelebeile 07 July 2017

Lebotse-Sebego urges nation to rally behind team

Lebotse-Sebego urged the nation to rally behind the team throughout the tournament. “I have been dreaming of this moment since 2009. However, this has been a long journey with ups and downs but finally the tournament is here. Therefore, I...

Naledi Lemogang 07 July 2017

Why Masisi wants the BDP chair?

Should he (Masisi) abandon the bid to seek reelection for the party chairpersonship and concentrate on the vice presidency until he earnestly assumes the party and state Presidency next April 1, it might cost him a fortune. Although the BDP...

Ryder Gabathuse | 07 July 2017

Corruption, fraud threaten truck, freight industry

An anti-corruption officer from the Ministry of Transport and Communication, Mothusi Dingalo said some of their officers’ ethical conduct remains questionable as they are  often caught in the middle of bribery and misconduct...

Lebogang Baingapi 07 July 2017

Khama did not speak like he knew Masire

As Commander-in-Chief, Masire was obviously constantly in touch with the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) commander, at the time Lieutenant General Mompati Merafhe or his deputy Ian Khama. We are aware that Lieutenant General Khama was at some point...

Bame Piet 07 July 2017

Have a safe and successful congress

This is a congress that will obviously leave broken hearts, uncertain future for some, and an even spell the end of political careers for others.  The economy of Tonota village will definitely benefit from the congress that will bring multitudes...

Mmegi Editor | 07 July 2017

Will democrats defy Khama?

It is interesting to see whether BDP diehards will defy President Khama who has declared his undying support for Mokgweetsi Masisi and vote for Nonofo Molefhi instead. In Khama’s presidency, ‘yes men and yes women’ who never say no...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 July 2017

BDP secretary general: Who is the best of them all?

One can safely say the party is as good as its secretary general. Since inception, the BDP had been so lucky to have at the helm of its secretariat division men of exceptional abilities such as Sir Ketumile Masire and the controversial Daniel...

Siki Motshwari Johannes 07 July 2017

Tender for gas-fired power plant extended

Deadline for the submission of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Coal Bed Methane (CBM) power project has been set for July 12, 2017. In a statement released this week, one of the companies that has an advanced CBM project near Mashoro, Tlou...

Staff Writer 07 July 2017

Graduates urged to apply skills learned

Graduates were also encouraged not only to depend on office jobs as they move into a stage of critical choices and new beginnings. The university was also celebrating their 20 years of existence. Speaking during the 2017 Botho University graduation...

Naledi Lemogang 07 July 2017

Sale of KFC franchise back on track

KFC was placed under final liquidation by the High Court in September last year but the process to sell the franchise was stalled after VPB proprietor Anthony Siwawa lodged an appeal against the judgement. KFC liquidator Nigel Dixon-Warren of KPMG...

Brian Benza 07 July 2017

Khama�s bitter departure

FRANCISTOWN: When President Ian Khama and his ruling BDP top leadership descend on Tonota for the elective congress, they will be frustrated by the continued elusive peace in a party that is standing on slippery grounds. The BDP’s congress is...

Ryder Gabathuse | 07 July 2017

PPADB battles to stamp out tender corruption

According to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), public tendering corruption has become so rampant and embedded in the country that it has now become the bane of the economic development agenda. Even the global anti-corruption...

Isaac Pinielo 07 July 2017

President Masire�s final message to Botswana

I know this because he hired me in March to help write his final memoirs. During April and May I spent many hours with Rra Gaone on the couch in his residence, at which time I honestly (and mistakenly) felt that the fears about his ill-health were...

Correspondent 07 July 2017

Magic in the sky, miracles down below

Well not exactly, but it surely looked like the abundant water at Makgadikgadi Pans in Sowa had suddenly transformed into land. Off course, planes cannot land and takeoff in a sea of water unless there is a man-made surface and in this miraculous...

Mompati Tlhankane | 07 July 2017

BSE ends half-year in the red

The bourse’s performance as measured by the benchmark, Domestic Companies Index (DCI) stood at 9,244.23 points on June 30, down 1.66% on a year-to-date basis and 8.5% lower over the past 12 months. A market analyst at Motswedi Securities,...

Isaac Pinielo 07 July 2017

Fake lawyer beats system

Moyo is charged with two counts of unlawfully remaining in Botswana and obtaining by false pretences. Appearing before Ngandu, Moyo claimed to be represented by Jacob D. Nkate Attorneys who were not present in court for his mention. Court proceeding...

Pini Bothoko | 07 July 2017

Mothusi wants P34 million from gov�t

Mothusi last week issued a 30-day statutory notice against the Attorney General, Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime and the Commissioner of Police for malicious prosecution and closure of business operations. “Reference is made to...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 07 July 2017

Kenyan man demands P18 million for unlawful detention

According to Mutua, who is now demanding P18 million for unlawful detention, he was detained and never tried until he approached the High Court and was only released earlier this year in April. It was after Mutua petitioned the officer commanding...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 07 July 2017

Interview with the other Chuma sister

I met her when we were both part of the Pan African writing project, Writivism. Her work has appeared in Saraba Magazine, Brittle Paper, Strange Horizons, and The Kalahari Review, among others. I recently got a chance to interview her about her...

Lauri Kubuitsile 07 July 2017

Mangole invites �expelled� members to appeal

This was after the party wrote letters to the expelled members to appear before the committee. The expelled members include party president Ndaba Gaolathe, vice president Wynter Mmolotsi, BMD women league president Joyce Mothudi, Pako Keokilwe,...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 July 2017

Trade Unions� running battles with gov�t reach P10m

Addressing visiting delegates of academics from Florida state, United States of America (USA), at the University of Botswana last week, Motshegwa said since the massive 2011 public service strike that lasted for about three months, relations between...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 07 July 2017

Ready, set, go!

The four year wait has come to a gratifying end; Botswana will make history as the first world netball competition roars into life on African soil. Twenty teams from around the globe will battle for the ultimate prize, and Botswana’s young and...

Mqondisi Dube | 07 July 2017

BCL closure slows economic growth

Although the economy’s new driver, the services sector continued to perform well, it was the 28.9% decrease in the real mining value added that largely slowed economic growth. BCL’s closure also affected coal production with Morupule...

Brian Benza 07 July 2017

So Long, My President

It was not to crown a glorious relationship. Far from it. The enmity between governments and students is eternal. Students see everything wrong with governments. Governments see everything wrong with students. But on that day, the walls of Student...

07 July 2017

G20: Trump and Putin debate US election hack at first meeting

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson described the exchanges as "robust". Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Mr Trump had accepted Mr Putin's assertions that his country was not responsible. But Mr Tillerson said it was not clear whether...

BBC.COM 07 July 2017

Rain threatens congress

What started off as light rain showers metamorphosed into strong rainfall forcing people to seek refuge under the roofs of the Tonota College of Education (TCE) buildings.  Traders who took advantage of the windfall from the party event,...

Ryder Gabathuse | 07 July 2017