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In Tuesday Paper

Correspondent 12 September 2017

Babereki Investment

Zolani Kraai 12 September 2017

Unilateral ban of stadia events imprudent

This follows the tragic event of September 2, where a young woman lost her life whilst she and other revellers were trying to gain entry into the National Stadium.   The unfortunate incident was a result of a stampede at one of the gates....

Mmegi Editor | 12 September 2017

Karate foundation off the ground

But a motion of no confidence in the Tshepho Bathai-led committee scuppered the developments. The return of Bathai at the helm of the association has meant the revival of the initiatives, with the BOKA Foundation already up and running. “The...

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 September 2017

Darts youth team shines in South Africa

Botswana finished second behind Zimbabwe with Botswana Darts Association (BDA) spokesperson, Neo Badubi saying they had sent fewer players, which saw them end as runners up. “We had a stronger team than Zimbabwe and we beat them. They brought...

Koketso Kgoboge 12 September 2017

BAA unaware of Thebe�s Italy trip

Thebe announced, through his Facebook page that he was on his way to Italy for treatment, after he aggravated a hamstring injury during the World Championships in London last month. BAA spokesperson, Ipolokeng Ramatshaba told Mmegi Sport yesterday...

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 September 2017

Broadhurst remain grounded despite bright start

Last Saturday, they invaded Mogoditshane and came out with a 2-0 victory over former Premier League giants, Mogoditshane Fighters.  However, head coach, Moseki Thebeemang has said they will not try and put themselves under pressure by aiming...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 12 September 2017

Pageant empowers women in prison

The purpose of the interaction session was to give the contestants an opportunity to impart inspirational messages, offer moral support and appreciate the spirit of humanity. The founder of the pageant, Letsweletse Motshidiemang highlighted that the...

Oleosi Kgosi 12 September 2017

Social media comedian to change industry

Bofelo Molebatsi has blown social media away with his epic comedy videos.  His recent hot sauce and cabbage video clips have won him a great number of fans that have applauded him for brightening up their bad days. Some of his fans have even...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 12 September 2017

BUAN Freshers� Ball memorable

The Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) hosted its annual Freshers’ Ball where the institution welcomed new comers to the university life on Saturday. The event was held at the student centre hall. The event...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 12 September 2017

CIPA ups war against counterfeit goods

CIPA’s compliance and enforcement manager, Kesego Modongo revealed this yesterday at the official opening of a two-weeklong workshop aimed at increasing awareness of Intellectual Property (IP) across a diverse group of stakeholders. The...

Pauline Dikuelo | 12 September 2017

Cresta profits halve as occupancies drop

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the group, which provides hotel and related services in Botswana and Zambia recorded an overall profit before tax of P9.1 million for the period, reflecting a 50% drop from the result recorded for the same...

Isaac Pinielo 12 September 2017

Talent city to house needy children

The eldest son is currently doing Form 4 at Matsha College in Kang, the second one has failed Form 3, the third and fourth born are both doing Standard 7 and been taken care in by a Good Samaritan here while the last two who are the youngest are...

Lebogang Baingapi 12 September 2017

Anglican launches Evangelism campaign

In an interview on Sunday at the Cathedral of Holy Cross, Bishop Beleme said the weeklong activities would commence with leadership evangelism for local clergy, lay minister, church and group leadership. Beleme said some major highlights of the...

Zolani Kraai 12 September 2017

Parties agree on compromise candidates for Tshimoyapula

The four party members who had shown interest to contest for primaries are Lenthatile Keipheditse, Edson Ediragetse, Phatsimo Modoka and Katholo Tapolo. The quartet agreed on a compromise after their meeting held over the weekend in the absence of...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 September 2017

Key witness stalls Setlampoloka murder case

Makhombe is the key witness in the case where he made damning claims that he was present when Setlampoloka was strangled to death and witnessed as his body was carried off before it was dumped in the bushes.  As the key witness, he has on many...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 12 September 2017

Ga Mma Masire sold to a Dutch organisation

The Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) ran the centre, and more than 15 youth organisations affiliated to the Council were housed at the centre. Subsequent to Cabinet’s decision to dissolve the BNYC in 2015, the centre was closed....

Staff Writer 12 September 2017

Nineteen walkers killed on the road

In an interview with Mmegi, No. 13 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Boiki Mojalemotho called on pedestrians to be cautious when crossing or walking on the side of the road. This followed a fatal accident that claimed the live of a pedestrian...

Pini Bothoko | 12 September 2017

Kgathi�s drug trial commences

Kgathi (23) of Broadhurst is charged alongside Tumisang Tlhaelang (24), Kgosietsile Dihutso (25), both Phakalane residents and Alphious Raditladi (25) of Block 5. They face a single count of unlawful possession of the substance believed to be...

Tumelo Mouwane 12 September 2017

Friends advise Gaolathe to form new party

Two factions, one led by Gaolathe and the other by Sydney Pilane are claiming ownership of the BMD. Both parties have since appeared before the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) leadership in a bid to resolve the ownership battle, which has been...

Chakalisa Dube | 12 September 2017

Lerala residents petition Moroka to step down

The chairperson of the delegation that represented the residents, Cornelius Mathare told Mmegi that as residents they are fed up with Moroka’s leadership and want him out. Mathare said: “Residents signed the petition to the Ministry of...

Lindiwe Mozola 12 September 2017

BDP youth fire chairperson in revenge

“I do not recognise that expulsion from those members. NYEC was supposed to be in Tshimoyapula campaigning for the bye-election as per our agreement with party central committee. So, some preferred to remain in Gaborone to plan that meeting. I...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 September 2017

To wear or not to wear a leopard skin? That�s the question!

Kgosi Malope II of Bangwaketse  and Kgosi Mosielele of the Bahurutshe ba goo-Manyana were at loggerheads; the big question being whether Kgosi Mosielele was to wear a leopard skin or not at his installation as the new kgosi. Kgosi malope firmly...

Michael Dingake 12 September 2017

A lot to remember from TD Jakes

The man whose sermons, books, music, plays, movies, conferences and festivals have inspired many people touched on every aspect of life and the audience was listening attentively as words of wisdom gushed out of his mouth. The moment he shouted...

Mompati Tlhankane | 12 September 2017

Internal wars resume in the Judiciary

Details of the reasons why the four judges, Tshepo Motswagole, Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe, Lot Moroka and Godfrey Nthomiwa, were taking on the might of the judiciary were sketchy at the time of going to press. Justice Phadi Solomon will hear the urgent...

Staff Writer 12 September 2017

�Over P19bn in banks to lend out�

Officially opening a Bank Gaborone branch in Maun yesterday, Pelaelo said the status and health of the banking system is sound. “I can report that banks have sufficient liquidity, totalling approximately P19 billion, inclusive of Bank of...

Staff Writer 12 September 2017