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BBC.COM 31 October 2017

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Mompati Tlhankane 31 October 2017

Kenyatta re-elected in disputed poll

He won 98% of the vote with turnout at just under 39% - less than half that recorded in August's vote, according to the election commission. The opposition leader, Raila Odinga, pulled out of the re-run and urged his supporters to boycott it. Mr...

BBC.COM 31 October 2017

Crime victims deserve real justice

Each day, via Btv and other media, Batswana witness violent criminals being paraded after capture, only for the same viewing audience to learn that the brazen, unrepentant and smug scoundrels are granted further bail. Just yesterday, a mob of...

Mmegi Editor | 31 October 2017

BOTESSA hosts successful national championships

Participating codes were basketball, netball, badminton, soccer, softball, tennis, darts, volleyball, karate and chess. Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, BOTESSA communications and marketing officer, Duncan Segabo said this was their last biggest...

Naledi Lemogang 31 October 2017

Highlanders returns top

Highlanders made amends to their last weekend’s slip against Sua Flamingoes with a 2-1 win against rookies Calendar Stars. GNT who now occupies the second spot are yet to lose after five games. They won three and drew two. The club coach,...

Koketso Kgoboge 31 October 2017

Rollers eye 29th unbeaten run

The last time they tasted a defeat in the league was in November last year against Chiefs. This season Rollers have so far maintained their 100% record in the league with six victories in six matches. The victory against Chiefs on Saturday saw them...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 31 October 2017

Foreign players maintain chess dominance

International Master (IM) Providence Oatlhotse finished second in the Open Section followed by Candidate Master (CM) Clifford Masole. The women’s section was won by Woman International Master (WIM) Onkemetse Francis to pocket P2,000. Woman...

Calistus Kolantsho | 31 October 2017

Conference merges business with God

The main objective was to encourage women and make them aware that they have a purpose in life. Mauco, the founder of Women of the Purple Cloth, said that the name was influenced by the word of God on Acts Chapter 16 from verse 11 to 15 that speaks...

Oleosi Kgosi 31 October 2017

BK Proctor establishes sneaker line

This establishment makes the rapper one of the first Batswana to own a footwear manufacturing company. “The birth of the company arose from the realisation of the lack of sneaker/footwear production and manufacturing company in Botswana. Shoes...

Dumisani Ncube 31 October 2017

Bokani Dyer honours Maitisong Theatre

The pianist graced Maitisong Festival with his band in a two-night performance last week and collaborated with Cape Town outfit, Nu-Notes led by musical director, Dan Selsick. “It is always an honour performing here because this is where it...

Dumisani Ncube 31 October 2017

Attorney General calls for more data-sharing

Approved by Cabinet in 2007, the policy provides that national connectivity will help draw communities closer together and facilitate economic growth and development in all regions of the country. “Online information on employment, community...

Isaac Pinielo 31 October 2017

Lobatse milk plant gets P100m BDC injection

Works will finally start in setting up the plant following a groundbreaking ceremony held last week, at which BDC was unveiled as a partner for the project. BDC’s managing director, Bashi Gaetsaloe said funding Milk Afric project has not been...

Tumelo Mouwane 31 October 2017

Ntlo ya Dikgosi donate to Kopong Kgotla

In a well-attended ceremony on Friday, Dikgosi also donated indigenous trees such as Moroja, Monepenepe, Motlha, Modutu and Kurujane. They also donated a photocopier, a fax machines, a printer and a scanner. Handing over the donation, Kgosi Puso...

Tobokani Baratang 31 October 2017

Nkgetse calls for shared responsibilities in schools

When giving a motivational speech during a prize-giving ceremony at Molebatsi Primary School on Friday. Nkgetse, who is also the school patron, said that all of the three stakeholders have their responsibilities in every child’s education....

Bonte Seepi 31 October 2017

Kenewendo reflects on the Russian IPU meeting

In an in interview with Mmegi in Sochi where she was there to witness the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students, the youthful MP said she was participating in the IPU under the forum of young parliamentarians and forum of women parliamentarians....

Mompati Tlhankane | 31 October 2017

CIPA warns youth against fraud

He made the warning during a capacity building workshop organised by Jwaneng mine to empower the community on business registration and compliance. Murangi also highlighted that there are shelf companies, which have been deregistered by CIPA because...

Lebogang Baingapi 31 October 2017

Mooketsi retains BOFUS chair

Mooketsi emerged the winner at BOFUS elective congress held at Majestic Five hotel over the weekend. This will be his second term at the helm of BOFUS. An elated Mooketsi said he felt humbled to be given another chance to head the scheme. “I...

Lindiwe Mozola 31 October 2017

Political activists have no place in gov�t programmes

The head of welfare from Department of National Service and Internship, Omphile Montsho warned during a consultative meeting in Jwaneng on Thursday. He said people on these programmes are considered public servants who should not be politically...

Lebogang Baingapi 31 October 2017

BDP snatches three more from BCP

Masisi said this yesterday when welcoming three newly-recruited members from the Botswana Congress Party (BCP). The trio who were paraded before the members of the media include Biki Rankebekwa who was the constituency secretary for Lobatse,...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 31 October 2017

No bail for fake Zim traditional healers

The trio, Gift Chihwayi (27), Phillip Rusari (39) and Emmanuel Chihwayi (42) appeared before Broadhurst Magistrate, Wame Mosugelo. Representing the State, detective senior superintendent sergeant Marapo pleaded with the court to further remand the...

Pini Bothoko | 31 October 2017

American bully history, is written large in Cuba!

From primary school, I was fascinated by the American history: The Boston Tea Party;  the American War of independence; the catchy slogan of, “Taxation without representation is tyranny!” The biggest blot in  American history...

Michael Dingake 31 October 2017

Charma gal seeks marriage prayers from the audience

The Mmokolodi singer, who won two BOMU awards, dedicated her second award to her boyfriend whom she regarded as her husband. The Sekuta singer went on to tell the audience that she was not sure if she was the house chick or side chick. “Ke...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 31 October 2017

Dikgosi pressure Goya on local languages

This is despite the advice from the assistant Minister of Basic Education, Moiseraela Goya that the government does not have enough money and resources to implement the motion. Goya told the chiefs that the government does not have a problem with...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 31 October 2017

BPC seeks P2bn for solar power projects

Government has signed the Paris Agreement to increase green energy mix by 25% within the next seven years, which means that Botswana needs to establish 250MW on solar capacities by 2025. As part of the agreement, Botswana has also pledged to reduce...

Pauline Dikuelo | 31 October 2017