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Dumisani Ncube 03 November 2017
What am I?
Pauline Dikuelo 03 November 2017
Name and shame rapists
If it so happens, it will not be the first to name and shame offenders. Already, the names of those convicted of drunken driving are published every month in The Daily News, an initiative based on the persuasive logic that ‘naming and...
Mmegi Editor
| 03 November 2017
Tough lessons for basketball teams
The tournament attracted teams from southern African countries, and it was basketball powerhouses, Angola and Mozambique that dominated. Feroviaro de Maputo topped the women’s standings, with 1* de Agosto finishing second while Libolo and Inter...
Dumisani Ncube 03 November 2017
Pool club docked points, paves way for cash pay-out
The UB had lodged a protest against Matsubutsubu for using players who were not eligible to play, which forced the cancellation of the BBC pool prize giving ceremony three months ago. The clubs have been complaining of the delays in receiving their...
Naledi Lemogang 03 November 2017
Careers end in the twinkle of an eye and who cares?
Mosimanegape ‘Twizzer’ Ramohibidu was not your consummate left back. He did not ooze the style and power of some of the country’s revered footballers who owned the left flank. But he did the job diligently. Ask Stan Tshosane and he...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 03 November 2017
Rollers eye record in one horse race
Rollers have conceded just three goals and scored 15 in seven matches in what is turning out to be a one horse race. “You cannot split those two things. You must pay attention to both. I am not the type of coach who prefers to keep a clean...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 03 November 2017
Orapa�s darkest hour after dawn
The Ostriches’ status as an intimidating giant appears under threat. The Ostriches altered the landscape of the top of the table battles that was dominated by Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Township Rollers following their promotion three seasons...
Koketso Kgoboge 03 November 2017
Mascom sweetens Top 8 pot
The seventh edition of the tournament will kick off on November 24 with a potentially exciting match between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and defending champions, Jwaneng Galaxy at the Molepolole Sports Complex. The tournament, which kicked off in 2012 has...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 03 November 2017
Skhwama proves it�s not just about the �shibobos�
He had been in the books of South Africa’s ABSA Premiership log leaders, Baroka FC. Skhwama sa Mantariana (loosely translated as Italian Pocket) had only managed 87 minutes of football in the last season with only four appearances. Skhwama made...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 03 November 2017
Ex-miner resorts to handcrafts after losing her job
The talented mother of two decided to take advantage of her ordeal and started making accessories from various materials. In an interview with Arts & Culture, the 30-year-old woman said she lost her job last year in October when the mine closed....
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 03 November 2017
Talented model offers henna art
In an interview with Showbiz, she said people who loved her art inspired and encouraged her to start up a brand. “I started working on my brand beginning of this year after realising that a lot of females loved this Indian culture and wanted it...
Oleosi Kgosi 03 November 2017
Lack of funding collapsed BPC�s Lesedi Project
“The project collapsed due to lack of funding, because sometimes you sign an agreement and once you do, then an independent power producer or project developer needs to establish the financing and if he fails, the whole project...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 03 November 2017
Far Property enters Zambian market
FPC, whose main shareholders; Ramachandran Ottapathu and Farouk Ismail are also the largest holders of shares in Choppies, predominantly operates in Botswana with 161 properties worth P1.1 billion. The company also has operations in South Africa...
Staff Writer 03 November 2017
�Lerala Mine was run from Australia�
The mine was put under provisional liquidation by the High Court in June this year, with final liquidation confirmed in September. Provisional Liquidator, Kopanang Thekiso said discussions with the local directors of Lerala Diamond Mine together...
Isaac Pinielo 03 November 2017
Botswana urged to adapt knowledge economy
This week, at the ‘Open Data Open Science’ national forum held in Gaborone, principal researcher and country managing partner at Joint Minds Consult (JMC), Patrick Molutsi said knowledge is a key commodity and a defining source of wealth...
Isaac Pinielo 03 November 2017
NAP feels brunt of BCL closure in Phikwe
Commenting on the group’s financial results for the year ended July 31, 2017, the group chief executive officer (CEO) Tobias Mynhardt said they had exposure in Selebi-Phikwe, which has been impacted by the closure of the BCL in October last...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 03 November 2017
Markets for your writing
1. Guest Blogging: The blog My Mind Body Metabolic Workout is looking for posts of 700 words and they pay $50 USD per post. They’re looking for posts from women on ways that they have changed their life for the better. According to their...
Lauri Kubuitsile 03 November 2017
Sexual harassment: There will be payback time
Remember his portrayal of Clarence Darrow in “Mercy for Leopold and Loeb”? Pure class. There seems to be some affinity between film producers, actors and sexual offences. I could cite several local examples, but I choose not to. I...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 03 November 2017
Tsodilo won�t let me in the Python Cave, again
The Python Cave is mankind’s oldest known ritual site. A colossal discovery by Associate Professor Sheila Coulson, from the University of Oslo in 2006 revealed that the modern human, homo sapiens, performed advanced rituals at Tsodilo over...
Thalefang Charles
| 03 November 2017
How women are shaping Botswana�s new economy
Botswana is working hard to diversify its economy, which has historically been based on the production and sale of diamonds. The World Bank’s Doing Business Report shows that the country has the highest new business density in Africa with 13.11...
Correspondent 03 November 2017
Genocide survivors reach for a brighter future
NGARANGE: Tsheko, one of the oldest surviving tribesmen in the village, still looks physically strong although he uses a cane to steady himself as he strolls around. Still energetic, Tsheko narrates how his parents and other elders from the nearby...
Zolani Kraai 03 November 2017
Sphalabanyana � The land of hope and opportunity
Sphalabanyana, as Palapye is affectionately known, has become a huge construction site. 'Palapians' as villagers are known and outsiders alike have been taken aback by the phenomenal and unprecedented infrastructural developments that have...
Siki Motshwari Johannes 03 November 2017
Makgato�s invitation divides Batswapong
Makgato, who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sefhare/Ramokgonami (formerly Tswapong South), as well as Minister of Health and Wellness has been invited to be the guest speaker at the annual cultural event billed for Lecheng on November 18,...
Staff Writer 03 November 2017
Talks to name and shame rapists underway
Government through the Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs has commenced talks with stakeholders to discuss the proposed motion to publicly display the names of people convicted of sexual violence, especially pertaining to...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 03 November 2017
BUAN agriprenuer scoops the CEDA/DBSA challenge
Pule beat 221 other competitors, pocketing P200 000 for the top spot and an additional P10 000 that was given to each top 10 finalist. Pule’s proposal entails producing fertiliser from organic waste thus reducing farmers expenditure on...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 03 November 2017
BPP holds crucial meeting in Francistown
Prior to the meeting, the party will have a leadership forum. The party’s lower level leaders will also be part of tomorrow’s activities. The party’s future within the UDC is expected to be the main item for discussion at...
Chakalisa Dube
| 03 November 2017
Police ready to shoot � Makgophe
Speaking at the launch of the Botswana Police 60 Days of Action on Crime and Road Safety held on Wednesday, Makgophe said that the police would never allow their lives to be put in danger by criminals. He added that they would even respond to those...
Bonte Seepi 03 November 2017
Justice delayed is justice denied-cries Majaga
It has been 11 years since Majaga and the three men, Shadreck Mochabange, Tshokolo Mochabange and Goletswang Mpule, were charged with being found in possession of meat and hide of a cow suspected to have being stolen. The case took a surprising and...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 03 November 2017
Botash fires Mphathi
Mphathi, who joined the soda ash producing mine in Sowa Town in 2011 from the now defunct copper/nickel producing BCL Mine, parted ways with his employer of six years unceremoniously this week, reports reaching Mmegi have revealed. Mmegi can reveal...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 03 November 2017
What will be Khama�s last words?
Former President Festus Mogae’s departure was met with mixed feelings as there was a lot of uncertainty on the incoming President who was only known as a former Commander of Botswana Defence Force and son of the founding President Sir Seretse...
Bame Piet 03 November 2017
Pilane accepts BMD ordinary membership
The UDC president, Duma Boko has refused to accept the current leadership of the BMD led by Pilane and called on the troubled movement to hold a fresh congress. In a recent letter to the BMD, Boko wrote: “The UDC NEC took the following...
Oarabile Mosikare 03 November 2017
Sabotage
The UDC NEC is scheduled for a crucial meeting next Thursday, November 9, in Gaborone, where issues such as the legality of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) membership and the BPP grievances will be discussed. The meeting is also expected to disband...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 03 November 2017
Chinese firm tables offer for Morupule B
BPC chief executive officer (CEO), Dr Stefan Schwarzfischer confirmed to BusinessWeek that they are currently evaluating the offer but declined to indicate how much it was. “CMEC has submitted an offer which we are currently evaluating,...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 03 November 2017
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