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In Tuesday Paper

Jeff Ramsay 19 September 2017

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Mmegi Editor 19 September 2017

DVS exceeds vaccination target

The Okavango area is home to thousands of wildlife species, particularly the buffalo that is responsible for the spread of FMD in cattle. This place is vast, and also home to hundreds of thousands of cattle, the population that grew after many years...

Mmegi Editor | 19 September 2017

Murder accused attacks reporters in cops presence

The suspects protested being taken pictures. A Btv reporter who was trying to record visuals just before proceedings commenced, was the target of the remand prisoners’ brunt. The small courtroom packed with suspects, prosecutors, prison...

Staff Writer 19 September 2017

KAST�s Tlatsa Ghetto a big flop

The festival attracted a paltry crowd and was marred by technical hiccups that disrupted performances leaving revelers agitated. Despite the low attendance, the show started well with hip hop performances from the duo of Buckshot and Que Rap...

Koketso Kgoboge 19 September 2017

Prisons XI falter as Notwane stretch the lead

Both Notwane and Prisons XI were expected to maintain their perfect start to the season but The Warders hit blanks against Matebejane on Saturday, allowing Notwane to open the lead. Prisons now occupy the second spot with seven points. They are yet...

Staff Writer 19 September 2017

Brand Botswana, BNOC sign MoU

Brand Botswana and the Botswana National Olympic Committee on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bringing the two entities closer to each other, with a greater aim of working together in the promotion of the country, using...

Correspondent 19 September 2017

Gallant She Zebras miss out

The team finished second after South Africa with four points and were eliminated from the competition as Zimbabwe finished as the best runner-up with five points, just a point ahead of the local girls. The team left for Bulawayo looking to end a...

Kabelo Boranabi | 19 September 2017

Records missing as athletes go unpaid

The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) did not keep copies of the records. Moses Raphutshe, who was the team manager, told Mmegi Sport that the delay is due to the absence of records. He said the records have gone missing after they were submitted...

Calistus Kolantsho | 19 September 2017

Athletes fume after �wrong turn�

The two were set to claim podium finishes but were shocked at the finish line to discover that they had used the wrong route along the 42km race. At the end, there was no cash prize awarded for second place in the women’s section, emanating...

Naledi Lemogang 19 September 2017

DJ Izzy celebrates a decade in music

The concert is scheduled to take place on September 29 at Stanbic Bank Molapo Piazza with a line up of 10 local DJs, 10 artists and a surprise local act to be mentioned towards the event. “This is me celebrating a decade in the music industry...

Dumisani Ncube 19 September 2017

Young actor vows to follow his dream

Speaking to Showbiz in an interview, he said that he was introduced to acting from a young age. “At Primary school, during Commonwealth Day commemorations and the Day of the African Child, we partook in the events either by acting or...

Oleosi Kgosi 19 September 2017

Sasa Klaas and ATI headline Pink Affair

The pink themed event will have the two artists stage solo and collaborations on stage. “We put the two to headline the event as a way of celebrating their comeback, they are the most trending artists at the moment and talked about. ATI has...

Dumisani Ncube 19 September 2017

Security, cleaners unpaid after Tlatsa Ghetto flop

The security officers who were to paid P150 each were under the employ of Demand Security, a company that was directly engaged by the KAST foundation, while the cleaners were engaged by Tlatsa Ghetto organisers. “I came here yesterday...

Koketso Kgoboge 19 September 2017

Youth-owned firm wins Orange Venture Prize

Owned by Segolame Kopelang, the company created a mobile app and website platform as part of the competition. “The app and website aim to bridge the education gap by sharing all the relevant information to ensure that all prospective students...

Pauline Dikuelo | 19 September 2017

CA green-lights CMB�s Lobatse Clay Works acquisition

CMB is buying an 80% stake in Lobatse Clay Works from Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) through its private equity fund, The Botswana Opportunities Partnership (BOP). In a statement, the CA said analysis of the facts of the merger, show that...

Staff Writer 19 September 2017

BTO quality service dept hosts Zimbabwean counterpart

Botswana is one of the countries with robust policies and laws that guide sustainable tourism development and as such, countries perceive Botswana as a shining example for such programmes and visit the country to benchmark on...

Staff Writer 19 September 2017

Gabcon builds house for the less privileged in Palla Road

The total cost of the house was P90,000 and was available in the budget as part of the Social Responsibility Programme or initiative. The recipient was approved by the Gabcon Executive Management with the assistance of the team from the Office of...

Staff Writer 19 September 2017

Kgatleng District Council holds Excellence Awards Ceremony

Speaking at the Kgatleng District Council Performance awards ceremony, whose theme was Achieving Excellence through innovation and recognition, last Friday, she said that this perception is no longer valid for a variety of reasons including increased...

Correspondent 19 September 2017

Ngami dikgosi demand preferential allocation of land to locals

This came to the fore during a stakeholder meeting with dikgosi at Maun Lodge on Wednesday where dikgosi accused the Tawana Land Board  (TLB) of an agenda to dispossess communities their land. The Land Board called the meeting to inform dikgosi...

Boniface Keakabetse 19 September 2017

Out of school education: The silent game changer

The day marks the importance of education and highlight challenges associated with provision of teaching and learning across the globe. The event was held under the auspices of the Out of School Education and Training (OSET), an arm of the Basic...

Siki Motshwari Johannes 19 September 2017

IEC accused of neglecting PLWDs

Speaking during IEC Party Liaison Committee meeting here, Oganne Tshokologo from Ministers’ Fraternal said some PLWDs cannot walk to the polling stations and the government or IEC never come up with initiatives to cater for those. Tshokologo...

Bonte Seepi 19 September 2017

Silence is a deadly killer � Chideka

Speaking during the Palapye District Health Management Team (DHMT) Suicide Prevention Day recently, Dr Kefilwe Chideka said silence is the first deadly symptom shown by suicide victims and if spotted early it can prevent suicide. She said often...

Lindiwe Mozola 19 September 2017

AG rubbishes demand to stop Makgadikgadi fence

In their recent push to stop the development, the residents, through their lawyer, Batlhalefi Moeletsi of Moeletsi Attorneys, wrote to government demanding that the expansion of the boundary fence be stopped with immediate effect. Residents insisted...

Baboki Kayawe 19 September 2017

Murder suspect hands himself to the police

Urban police station commander, superintendent Obapotswe Moremi said the man was accompanied by his parents on Monday morning when he handed himself to the police. He was immediately taken into custody. “Since Sunday the police have been...

Pini Bothoko | 19 September 2017

Of media, opposition party unity and the honesty

The King’s divorce is controversial, some of his subjects are against it, and he needs maximum support from his nation, in particular his intimate officers; he specifically solicits support from his Chancellor. When the Chancellor wants to know...

Michael Dingake 19 September 2017

Seven accused could face additional charges

Prosecutor Tsogo Rantopa told Magistrate Wame Mosugelo that the seven accused persons are facing two counts of robbery, but there is a likelihood of more charges to be pressed against them. “Investigations on the matter are still ongoing and...

Pini Bothoko | 19 September 2017

Moatshe resurfaces as new boss for LEA

Dr Moatshe has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) specialising in E-government, a Master’s Degree in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Accountancy Degree amongst others. He has been  at the helm of Business Botswana since May 2016 as the...

Staff Writer 19 September 2017

Goodhope Senior temporarily shut down

This follows students’ unruly behaviour on Sunday night, allegedly ignited by two male students who trespassed into the girls hostel to ‘hang out’ with their girlfriends, sources say. Goodhope councillor Ogopotse Modibedi who stays...

Baboki Kayawe 19 September 2017

Khama defends the ban on music festivals

Speaking during the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) South West region meeting here on Friday, Khama said the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture Development, Thapelo Olopeng will continue to engage with industry players to ensure there is safety at...

Lebogang Baingapi 19 September 2017

UB financial crisis self made � Madigele

It has emerged that UB is struggling financially and cannot maintain equipment nor train staff. Madigele told Mmegi in an interview on the backdrop of his recent visit to the institution where management pleaded with the government for an increase...

Baboki Kayawe 19 September 2017

BPP likely to follow Gaolathe to new party

It is widely thought that Gaolathe’s faction will soon break away from the controversy ridden Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) and subsequently announce the formation of a new party. In fact, Gaolathe is expected to deliver a special...

Chakalisa Dube | 19 September 2017

No Bulela Ditswe in opposition held constituencies

He said some of the affected areas are Jwaneng/Mabutsane, Kanye South and Gaborone North constituency, which are currently held by Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). Balopi explained that the ruling party is in the process of counselling BDP...

Lebogang Baingapi 19 September 2017

BMC sends farmers to benchmark in Norway

The purpose of the visit is to give the farmers a full understanding of the Norwegian market requirements, which the BMC regards as its preeminent market. In a press briefing before the departure of the farmers on Sunday, BMC chief executive...

Isaac Pinielo 19 September 2017