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Boitumelo Khutsafalo 10 October 2017

Venson, Mugabe

Onalenna Kelebeile 10 October 2017

CEO adoption of elephants most welcome

The CEO’s adoption of nine orphaned elephants in Kenya is a sign of compassion for the endangered species and we welcome his efforts in wildlife conservation. We also would like to take this opportunity to encourage the CEO to extend his...

Mmegi Editor | 10 October 2017

No BTC Francistown marathon this year

Fresh Brands director, Ben Tobedza told Mmegi Sport that the marathon’s cancellation is due to unconcluded negotiations with the main sponsor. “It is with deep regret that we announce that the marathon will not be held this year,”...

Koketso Kgoboge 10 October 2017

Prisons XI remain on course

With the victory against Modipane United on Saturday, they have now gone five games unbeaten. They went into the weekend match with a clean sheet together with log leaders, Notwane. While Notwane conceded for the first time this season in the 3-1...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 10 October 2017

Butler poised to return as technical director

Butler left the Zebras after criticising his employer, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) at the end of an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mauritania in June. He immediately joined Platinum Stars in South Africa, but did not last long...

Staff Writer 10 October 2017

BNOC constitution to be amended

The decision was to the fact that the board has always been voting after being dissolved. The former BNOC president, Negroes Kgosietsile said they requested for advice from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Commonwealth Games board on the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 10 October 2017

Sun-El Musician to headline Spring Colour Fest

Sun-El Musician will headline the Spring Colour Fest Botswana to be held at Masa Gardens at Rasesa on October 21, 2017.  DJ Thoko said the Soweto-born musician Samthing Soweto also features in the track that Sun-EL Musician produced and released...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 10 October 2017

Kwese launches premium Free Bouquet

In an interview with Showbiz, the marketing and public relations manager, Shadi Linchwe said the ‘always on’ bouquet would feature at least five channels that are usually only available to pay subscription...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 10 October 2017

Botswana Diamonds �the only company� exploring for kimberlites in South Africa

To his knowledge, BOD is the sole active explorer for primary kimberlites in the country. “South Africa has long been seen as the domain of [diamond mining major] De Beers,” says Campbell, pointing out that De Beers has scaled down its...

Correspondent 10 October 2017

Pule appointed Competition Authority CEO

Pule has been the acting CEO of the CA ever since the founding CEO, Thula Kaira left in April 2016.  She is a Bachelor of Commerce Graduate from the University of Botswana and is also a Fellow of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants...

Correspondent 10 October 2017

Legislator decries �unproductive� household debt

Speaking at the launch of a new financial literacy product by Liberty Life Botswana, dubbed ‘Mind My Money’, she said it is a great concern to government and partner entities that there is a notable increase in household...

Isaac Pinielo 10 October 2017

Mimi on being the best female DJ

The 27-year-old was crowned the best female DJ after she battled it out with 10 other female DJs at Chez Nicholas during the competition conceptualised by Next Best DJ academy. “Coming up as the best DJ in the competition came as a surprise...

Dumisani Ncube 10 October 2017

RSM Botswana inspire young entrepreneurs

The words of encouragement were shared at the RSM World Day 2017 held at the UB library auditorium recently. The event, held in collaboration with Botswana Students Network (BSN), brought together aspiring entrepreneurs some yet to graduate, and...

Zolani Kraai 10 October 2017

Boerboel breeders conduct milestone Appraisal

It was the second time the South African Boerboel Breeders Association(SABBS) sanctioned event is held in Gaborone, Botswana for local Boerboel breeders. “The introduction of the linera appraisal and best linear unbiased prediction(BLUP)...

Correspondent 10 October 2017

Korean govt donates Tablets

Dow was speaking at a ceremony held at her ministry headquarters recently, in appreciation of 102 tablets donated to her ministry by the Korean government. She said the gesture came at the opportune time her ministry is overseeing national education...

Tobokani Baratang 10 October 2017

Dabutha�s manager confirms AP support

On the other side of the battle was Sidney Pilane led Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) whose activists campaigned hard for the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) candidate, Modala Modala. Johane Mothoosele, the campaign manager for the losing...

Onalenna Kelebeile 10 October 2017

Graduate employability skills audit forum

The main purpose of the forum is to bring together potential employers and university academics to interact and map a way forward towards collaborating for producing graduates who are employable. A total of 50 participants, amongst them deans,...

Correspondent 10 October 2017

Jwaneng housing needs a headache for authorities

The population stood at 18,008 in the 2011 population census and it is expected to increase to 21,000 by end of the country;s 11th development plan. The challenge lies with providing accommodation to civil servants, job seekers and...

Lebogang Baingapi 10 October 2017

EU meets press to discuss research findings

During the breakfast meeting we will share interesting facts from our Dikgosi research, and a sneak preview of the infomercial on child protection.  Awards to Service Providers, Chiefs and Village Protection Committees from various districts...

Staff Writer 10 October 2017

Sedie JSS remembers its fallen heroes

Armed with a trophy, the buoyed team’s ecstatic return trip was cut short by a tragic road accident near Mmashoro. The accident claimed the lives of teachers: Obvious Nkumba and Chikadzi Pagiwa and students: Reshando Gabriel, Nkosi Burusa,...

Boniface Keakabetse 10 October 2017

SA minister calls for African geoscientists to be autonomous

Moreover, the continent’s general underdevelopment is said to be correlated to lack of locally generated geological data, crucial for mineral exploration and investment, South African minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Zwane told throngs...

Baboki Kayawe 10 October 2017

Notorious Rav4 gang arrested

The suspects, who are believed to have been using a Toyota Rav 4 vehicle as a get-away, were arrested on Sunday evening at Calabash Bar in Broadhurst after a tip-off. Broadhurst Police Station commander Obusitswe Lokae said during the arrest they...

Pini Bothoko | 10 October 2017

Hippos floating in the Okavango River

A statement from the from DWNP says the carcases are floating in the river from Namibia into Botswana. “The cause of death is not known at the moment. The veterinarians are working hard to establish it,” says the statement. The public is...

Staff Writer 10 October 2017

Axed truckers sue for P120m

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, who represents the applicants, yesterday told Justice Leatile Dambe that they had agreed with the defence attorney to explore the possibility of settling the matter out of court. The truckers are challenging the decision to...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 10 October 2017

Richard joins AP

Richard said the leader of the UDC, Boko should change his work ethic and leadership style if he wishes to see the party win state power in 2019. “BNF is a cute organisation at least on paper, but I can’t say with its leadership and...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 October 2017

Hotheaded BDP trio explores reconciliation

The court heard on Monday that the trio, Chidzani Mokgwebe, Boago Mosarwane and Otsile Moses, would like to lay the matter to rest.  They are accused of assaulting Otto Masogo by slapping him in the face and bashing him with chairs and desks at...

Lebogang Mosikare | 10 October 2017

Former BLLAHWU members sue LTC

Thapelo Mphala and Charity Mahube, who argued on behalf of the council, said the applicant have wrongly joined them in the application as the council is not the direct employer of the applicants. In the matter, Keabetswe Sera and 65 others have...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 10 October 2017

The meaning of nationhood

Today, it has more than trebled at over two million! Implicit, is that the overwhelming majority of Batswana don’t know how this baby named Boipuso, was sired and mothered, and why Batswana need to be upbeat, sing and dance, every time the 30th...

Michael Dingake 10 October 2017

Mapantsula on a crime fighting mission

In their quest of behavioural change and to clear off the criminal stigma, Mapantsula have picked up the fight against crime, drug, women and child abuse. They are hoping to use their popularity and historical background to right wrongs with regards...

Thalefang Charles | 10 October 2017

BPP to remain in UDC, but...

Mmegi has leant that at the weekend meeting, the BPP national executive committee resolved to remain in the “old” UDC, and not one with the new set up which has the BCP in the coalition. The decision would not come as a surprise to many...

Chakalisa Dube | 10 October 2017

Glencore to buy Caltex after Chinese deal fails

Chevron operates in Botswana using the Caltex brand name in the retail market operated by a company called Fuel in Motion while its commercial business is run through Kwa Nokeng Oil. In its statement on Friday, Glencore said it had agreed to...

Brian Benza 10 October 2017