Select Year:

• 2024 |
• 2023 |
• 2022 |
• 2021 |
• 2020 |
• 2019 |
• 2018 |
• 2017 |
• 2016 |
• 2015 |
• 2014 |
• 2013 |
• 2012 |
• 2011 |
• 2010 |
• 2009 |
• 2008 |
• 2007 |
• 2006 |
• 2005 |
• 2004 |
• 2003 |

Select Month:

• January |
• February |
• March |
• April |
• May |
• June |
• July |
• August |
• September |
• October |
• November |
• December |

Archives:

• Tuesday September 01
• Wednesday September 02
• Thursday September 03
• Friday September 04
• Monday September 07
• Tuesday September 08
• Wednesday September 09
• Thursday September 10
• Friday September 11
• Monday September 14
• Tuesday September 15
• Wednesday September 16
• Thursday September 17
• Friday September 18
• Monday September 21
• Tuesday September 22
• Wednesday September 23
• Thursday September 24
• Friday September 25
• Monday September 28
• Tuesday September 29

In Tuesday Paper

Jeff Ramsay 05 September 2017

BDP, ANC, BNF

Mmegi Editor 05 September 2017

Mob justice not good for society

The residents accused the father of ‘selling’ his child to a businessman who is also a neighbour and a friend of the family. The riots ensued when a Sangoma and a traditional doctor claimed that the boy was in the guesthouse, inciting the...

Mmegi Editor | 05 September 2017

Importance of early years education to children

Access to education in Botswana significantly gained momentum when the country discovered diamonds at Orapa, Letlhane and later Jwaneng. Revenues from diamonds were used to build schools around the country and it suffices for me to mention that we...

Master Goya 05 September 2017

Zika virus used to treat aggressive brain cancer

Until now, Zika has been seen only as a global health threat - not a remedy. But latest research shows the virus can selectively infect and kill hard-to-treat cancerous cells in adult brains. Zika injections shrank aggressive tumours in fully grown...

BBC.COM 05 September 2017

First Division returns to controversial Pilikwe Ground

The league is scheduled to kickoff this weekend. The Palapye outfit played three matches at the venue, with two being abandoned due to some alleged eyesore scenes that engulfed the matches. At a game involving Morupule and Sua Flamingoes, there...

Koketso Kgoboge 05 September 2017

FUB honours football legends

FUB secretary, Kgosana Masaseng said they found it fit to broaden the awards this year by introducing some categories including legends, officials, women and other individual categories. “As the union that also deals with retired players, we...

Naledi Lemogang 05 September 2017

Mathumo�s star continues to shine

He walked away with P10,000 after getting the vote of confidence from his fellow players. He was also named in the team of the season that was also voted by fellow professional players. Mathumo could not hide his excitement and sent gratitude towards...

Naledi Lemogang 05 September 2017

Kunta gets Kenyan, Indian invites

He is scheduled to perform at the 2017 Kistrech International Poetry Festival in Kenya and the KRITYA International Poetry Festival in India.  “All these invitations were possible due to the networking I did with international poets and...

Dumisani Ncube 05 September 2017

Mutenheri spits fire on BRU after suspension

The manager was suspended for granting Mmegi sister publication, The Monitor an interview after a match between Jaguars and BDF Cheetahs was called off due to violence. The suspension could see the manager not being along the touchline until the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 05 September 2017

Gaborone Philharmonic Voices gives surprise acts

The choir took part in the Gaborone International Music and Culture (GIMC) Week’s Choral Music Festival at Ba Isago Hall recently.  The beautiful melodies that they sang at the competition are Musulila and Hook Haneu. GPV, a choir of...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 05 September 2017

Poets take turns at GIMC

Just like last year, the event managed to attract equitable numbers. E.PIC was the MC of the day and even though he is not a poet, he managed to let the poets succeed one another the way daylight succeeds night. The first poet to impress the...

Mompati Tlhankane | 05 September 2017

Gov�t injects P11.5m for Kgosi Sechele I Museum construction

Khama hailed Kweneng as a centre for arts and culture in Botswana, saying now that the funds have been availed the new museum will be built.  He said the project would reflect principles of developing Molepolole as a cultural hub for the Kweneng...

Mompati Tlhankane | 05 September 2017

Gov�t warns illegal tourism operators

The sector has been identified as a significant driver of the country’s economic diversification efforts. Acting permanent secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Goitseone Madikwe told Mmegi...

Isaac Pinielo 05 September 2017

Picking frames for the modern man

What looks good on one man doesn’t work on another, and due consideration must also be given to the type of lifestyle a man leads. “With the ever widening choice of frames available today, it’s no longer a case of simply picking up...

Staff Writer 05 September 2017

Tour de Wilderness Celebrates 13th Nedbank Tour de Tuli

This year saw 255 cyclists ride a total of 248 km along challenging terrain in the three countries between July 27 and August 1. “Cyclists from around the world joined us to take part in this remarkable event that once again saw a mix of...

Staff Writer 05 September 2017

Elders urged to enroll for adult education

According to Habana, a lot of people in Matobo and surroundings are not willing to register for adult education citing busy schedule. The education officer encouraged the villagers to find time within their busy schedule to attend school adding that...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 05 September 2017

Women urged to fight for their marriages

Speaking during the ST Anthony Catholic Church women’s month celebration dubbed, ‘Happy belated Women’s month’, Palapye business woman Gloria Orufeng said that a woman of faith should never even think of the word divorce when...

Lindiwe Mozola 05 September 2017

BRICS giants make way for emerging markets

BRICS, a group of emerging economies consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are this week gathering at China’s Xiamen city in Fujian Province for the ninth BRICS Summit where they are expected to deliberate further on the...

Mpho Mokwape | 05 September 2017

Ex-cons reveal criminals� deep secrets

Sebataladi Baakanyang was speaking at a campaign against murder, rape, drugs and alcohol abuse, held in Old Naledi Shopping Complex. Baakanyang said criminals commit serious crimes and when given bail, they take advantage of their time out to commit...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 05 September 2017

Long-running pilot subject teachers sidelined

The settlement allowed for creation of substantive posts of responsibility for French, Physical Education, Music and Moral Education. Mmegi is reliably informed that one of the pioneers of the said subjects who has been coordinating since 2008, but...

Baboki Kayawe 05 September 2017

Masalila rejoins politics

Masalila was a BDP councillor for Tatitown ward on two occasions before he decided not to stand for the BDP primaries prior to the 2014 general elections because he felt that he had run his course. Masalila confirmed to Mmegi in an exclusive...

Lebogang Mosikare | 05 September 2017

JTC resurrect twinning programme

In the last sitting, under the leadership of the former mayor Tsietsi Oodira-Kwenje, councillors agreed that efforts to contact their friends in the sister city had failed dismally. Chaos nearly erupted when councillors called on the then mayor and...

Lebogang Baingapi 05 September 2017

Morake given fitting send-off

Former president, Festus Mogae, politicians from across the political spectrum, captains of the industry, commander of Botswana Defence Force, former and current Permanent Secretaries (PS), schoolchildren and Batswana from all walks of life came to...

Lebogang Mosikare | 05 September 2017

Parties yet to identify candidates for Tshimoyapula

Tshimoyapula councillor, Leposo Mosarwe died last month after a short illness. Mmegi has learnt that the BDP members who have shown interest to contest for primaries might compromise. “The reason why some of them have started negotiating...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 September 2017

Cllrs request economic stimulus for F/town

After painting a gloomy picture of the city’s  current economy  at the Francistown City Council,  especially when referring to vacant business and residential properties, Kwambala called on the Ministry of Investment, Trade and...

Chakalisa Dube | 05 September 2017

Police arrest 27 for smash and grab offences

The suspects, who are aged between 18 and 25 were arrested in a police operation conducted on Friday and Saturday. The suspects have been targeting motorists, especially women at traffic lights, passengers alighting or boarding public transport...

Staff Writer 05 September 2017

Bahurutshe, Bangwaketse bogosi dispute rages on

(Being draped with a leopard skin, with a lion skin put at the feet to complete to crowning ceremony,  is supposed to be a preserve for some tribes, especially the so-called major ones). On Saturday the Bahurutshe defied the odds and went ahead...

Pini Bothoko | 05 September 2017

BOPEU kicks Motsamai out

Insiders who attended the BOPEU NEC meeting informed Mmegi that the meeting was called exclusively with this agenda item on the table. The BOPEU NEC’s decision was expected to be the guiding light when its business wing board, Babereki...

Staff Writer 05 September 2017

Cops killed and dumped Setlampoloka � witness

Setlampoloka was found dead on July 30, a day after he was arrested by police officers and put in the cells at the Mogoditshane Police Station. He had been arrested by the Serious Crimes Squad on suspicion of possessing guns used in a spate of...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 05 September 2017

GIMC claims woman�s life, several others stabbed

The festival that featured international artists such as Mafikizolo, Cassper Nyovest and Prince Kaybee, attracted multitudes  at the venue. The police confirmed that they were investigating the death of a woman and six cases of knifing that...

Pini Bothoko | 05 September 2017

Is Ombudsman Augustine Makgonatsotlhe our own public protector Thuli Madonsela?

Ombudsman Makgonatsotlhe in spite of the lack of specific provisions to arm him with the tools of the trade ordinarily enjoyed by an officer vested with the wherewithal of power and authority associated with the concept and definition of...

Michael Dingake 05 September 2017

GIMC�s poor security put lives at risk

Even though the festival attracted a large number of crowds this year, it all came to a deadly end for at least one.  Around 7pm, a number of revellers had already gathered at the gates where they fought their way in resulting in a stampede that...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 05 September 2017

Low credit demand in mining sector cripples FNBB

According to FNBB’s financial results for the year ended June 30, 2017, the bank’s loan book amounted to P15 million during the period. The bank’s chief executive officer, Steven Bogatsu said although credit demand from the mining...

Pauline Dikuelo | 05 September 2017

�A People Without a Past is a People Without a Soul�

No Future Without A Past   In my autobiography, The Magic of Perseverance, I introduce Chapter Six with an epigraph in the form of a quote attributed to Sir Seretse Khama, our founding President, to set the tone for what is to unfold. The...

David Magang 05 September 2017