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Tumelo Mouwane 15 September 2017
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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 15 September 2017
Boko
Mmegi Editor 15 September 2017
Freeze the YDF!
The Youth Development Fund, (YDF) established seven years ago, is as noble an initiative as any other in government’s array of measures to support its citizens. The YDF, an empowerment programme aimed at out-of-school, marginalised and...
Mmegi Editor
| 15 September 2017
Duma Boko's message to the 'friends' he blocked on Facebook
Tumelo Mouwane 15 September 2017
PPADB throws out BNSC�s waiver request
The PPADB rejected the Department of Broadcasting Services’ (DBS) request for a waiver to exempt BNSC from the tendering process. Btv is a unit under the DBS, and the state television has been the sole broadcaster of the BNSC awards for...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 15 September 2017
Cyclists prepare for Pick �n Pay challenge
The challenge takes place at Mokolodi Nature Reserve and include 55km, 30km, 20km rides and trial run of 10km and 5km. Gaborone Cycling Club chairperson, Seamus ONeill said this year they are targeting fewer participants, particularly for the trial...
Naledi Lemogang 15 September 2017
Emotional rugby final as Lees, Babbage retire
The final between Hogs and Cheetahs is expected to be an emotional affair with the two veterans’ swanswong. Lees told Mmegi Sport that the final means a lot to him because it is his last competitive game in a Hogs jersey. “It is a game I...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 15 September 2017
She Zebras travel without medic
According to the Botswana Football Association (BFA) communication and marketing manager, Tumo Mpatane a medic who was assigned to the team had to cancel the trip at the last minute, as she had to attend to personal matters. He, however said the BFA...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 15 September 2017
BNOC�s battle of the �Big Five�
Ookeditse Malesu (BFA chief executive officer) At primary school he was a swimmer, karateka and athlete. At junior secondary school he played softball as a pitcher. At senior secondary school, he returned to karate and also played tennis. When he...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 15 September 2017
Letlapeng on a rebuilding process
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Letlapeng chairperson Freddy Ditlhong said for the first time in five years, they have decided to rely on upcoming players. He said the young players are determined to do well as evidenced by the first two...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 15 September 2017
Mafu to return on Monday
Mafu missed most parts of the pre-season preparations as he was ‘stranded’ in his native country, Zimbabwe, after the club failed to meet his transport costs. The coach has been one of the club’s dire financial situation’s...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 15 September 2017
BPL deal: Grants to increase, prize money unchanged
Although both the BPL and the BTC declined to reveal the breakdown of the sponsorship, sources close to the development have said the prize money will remain the same. “The champions will still get P1 million despite the increase in the total...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 15 September 2017
Indian artist explores spiritual thoughts
The Foundation is also exhibiting art works by two Indian female artists in Botswana. The artworks are unique and special and participating artists are Dr. Sirpi Jayaraman, Rajkumar, A. Soucoumarane, Sri Venkataswaran, Radja Perumal, K....
Mompati Tlhankane
| 15 September 2017
Charles presents Maru A Pula photo exhibition
I have learnt that rain is the most important event in our land. We are the people of the desert and in order for us to tame the harsh Kalahari, we have learnt to spend months, waiting, hoping and praying for good rains. Pula (rain) is so...
Thalefang Charles
| 15 September 2017
What to wear this spring
“Colour, print, texture are always at the forefront of spring. For women kimonos are big this season, in explosion of colours and punch of prints. They are the new trench coats. You may pair them with body hugging dress, pants or...
Dumisani Ncube 15 September 2017
Fake news, social media and cyber security symposium
The Oscar Pistorius trial, had a huge component of Digital Evidence. The symposium targets: ICT Professionals, Security Cluster, Legal Fraternity, Media Fraternity, Political Stakeholders, Government Policy Makers, Social Workers We are all...
Correspondent 15 September 2017
DTCB lauds new synthetic diamonds detecting device
Synthetic diamonds, also known as man-made diamonds, are diamonds produced in an artificial process, as opposed to natural diamonds, which are created by geological processes. DTCB corporate communications and CSI manager, Kago Mmopi told...
Isaac Pinielo 15 September 2017
BCL moves to liquidate Pula Steel
BCL, which is the majority shareholder in Pula Steel, is also the biggest creditor of the steel making company, which is currently under judicial management. Provisional liquidator of BCL, Nigel Dixon Warren told BusinessWeek that following...
Brian Benza 15 September 2017
Parley probes cost overruns, delays in public projects
In the last decades, large infrastructure projects have continued to bleed the country financially while denying the targeted citizens the desired benefits. Amongst the outstanding projects that were unsuccessful in recent times are the FengYue...
Isaac Pinielo 15 September 2017
Murder, politicians and rebellious soldiers
People have often also asked why when murder is such a horrendous crime, there is a pattern of protecting the culprits in Lesotho? Say what you want, this has become a routinised practice in Lesotho where senior military, senior police and...
Correspondent 15 September 2017
It�s time for a universal basic income grant
In high income countries, they see the impending loss of jobs to automation as a reason to start such a programme, but in countries like Botswana it is a more humane way of alleviating poverty and giving people agency in their lives no matter their...
Lauri Kubuitsile 15 September 2017
Masisi, is he our donkey milk soap
In keeping with African presidential tradition, he went for repairs in Europe even as his people groaned died under a failing health system representative of the best of his efforts. In the 38 years of rule, or more accurately misrule, not much has...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 15 September 2017
Diamonds on the soles of her shoes
The senior mining engineer is at the top of her game and enjoying the challenge in a field heavily dominated by and associated with men and masculinity. As a senior mining engineer, Godie’s job puts her at the heart of the massive Cut 8...
Lebogang Baingapi 15 September 2017
Dingaka confront sexual abuse within their ranks
Increasingly in the justice system, cases of traditional healers abusing their clients are commonplace. From their time-honoured positions of respect within communities, traditional healers have fallen from grace as a few bad apples have been hauled...
Tumelo Mouwane 15 September 2017
We were treated like slaves: Farmhands facing death penalty
In a tense and emotional court sitting here yesterday, the two former farmhands asked Judge Abednego Tafa to consider the alleged state of their lives prior to the murder. Earlier this year, Tafa found Kgalalelo (32) and Mpe (28) guilty in a January...
Tumelo Mouwane 15 September 2017
Calls for new party gets louder
The youth league took the decision to endorse the formation of a new party during a closed-door meeting held in Palapye on Wednesday. Advocate Sydney Pilane and Gaolathe are claiming to be legitimate presidents of the two BMD factions, a development...
Chakalisa Dube
| 15 September 2017
Research vital in health system- El-Halabi
The Ministry’s permanent secretary Shenaaz El-Halabi revealed this during a media roundtable that was held at the United States (US) Ambassador’s residence on Wednesday. She disclosed that the Ministry has achieved a lot for the past 23...
Pini Bothoko
| 15 September 2017
Key witness in Setlampoloka murder may be dropped
The two attorneys yesterday seethed with anger over extended delay of the case by key witness Unopa Makhombe as he failed to appear in court under sketchy circumstances. Busang Manewe and Kgosietsile Ngakaagae represent the six police officers...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 15 September 2017
Modenga embroiled in another fraud scandal
This time, Pabalelo Hill through his lawyers, Olatotse Solomon Attorneys has instituted a claim to recoup P73,500 and P30,000 plus interest from the civic leader. According to the particulars of the claim that were filed before Justice Lot Moroka,...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 15 September 2017
Opposition turmoil: a lifeline for BDP
Batswana had a hope that Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) will be their answer come 2019, more than they had hoped in the 2014 general elections. But the fights within the BMD have affected the opposition parties to a point that trust is no...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 15 September 2017
Mmolotsi: The pros and cons of forming a new party
The Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) members, Wynter Mmolotsi and Ndaba Gaolathe (who are vice president and president in their faction respectively), are leading a bandwagon of those who want to form a new political movement. This week...
Chakalisa Dube
| 15 September 2017
BOPEU urgent interdict is baseless � AG
BOPEU’s application is premised on the basis that as a legally recognised trade union in Botswana, it has the right to represent its members at the PSBC. Attorney, Ndiye Balule from the AG on Wednesday prayed with the Industrial Court to...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 15 September 2017
New party: Russian roulette or cold blood �political murder�
With rumours swelling around the formation of a new party before 2019 general elections, all evidence show that the possibilities that will accompany the new baby will definitely come with serious casualties for many. Mob psychology is one of the...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 15 September 2017
Boko takes no prisoners
Mmegi: Retrospectively, what would you have done differently as far as the BMD internal fracas are concerned and why? Boko: I would have done things exactly as I have now because it is the right way to do things. The UDC as a coalition is based on...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 15 September 2017
Gov�t seeks first right to �historic� diamond finds
A recently gazetted draft Bill for amending the Precious and Semi-Precious Stones Act contains a new clause that compels any producer that comes into possession of an unusual rough or uncut diamond to notify the minister within 30 days following...
Brian Benza 15 September 2017
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