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In Thursday Paper

Calistus Kolantsho 21 December 2017

Caring Motovac rebuilds Magapatona Clinic

That is what led to the formation of MV Cares. MV Cares is responsible solely for identifying areas of need in every community that Motovac operates in and finding ways to help out. This year MV Cares decided to focus on the second Pillar of...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 21 December 2017

How are you spending your festive?

Thabang Bothole Home Village: Ramotswa   My plan is to cross borders to Lesotho for my cousin’s wedding this festive season. I will be with my family there.  Year 2017 was not mine. I lost my relatives and my house also got burned...

Kennedy Ramokone | 21 December 2017

Chronicles of Ratsie Setlhako launched

The book ‘Ratsie Setlhako – The Definitive Biography’ authored by Kekwaletswe was launched on Tuesday at Thapong Visual Arts Centre. The book details the life of ‘wa ponto le sheleng’ segaba legend famed for his prowess...

Thalefang Charles | 21 December 2017

Unsettled Gilport expected to dominate transfer market

Gilport are in a crisis with only eight registered players left while the rest terminated their contracts due to the club’s failure to meet contractual obligations. The players recently boycotted their game against Jwaneng Galaxy over unpaid...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 December 2017

Lack of facilities haunts BNSC

Volleyball games are played at the Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) Hall in Molepolole, BUAN Hall and Lobatse. The code is forced to host its games outside Gaborone as the venue fees at facilities such as Ditshupo Hall are beyond reach. BNSC chief...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 December 2017

Botswana ready as softball qualifiers moved to January

According to a letter sent to softball federations by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) vice chairperson-Africa, Mashilo Matsetela, the decision to postpone the games was reached during the executive committee’s discussions and...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 December 2017

PPADB inundated with lawsuits

The Board’s latest annual report shows that PPADB lost one case, while two cases were withdrawn by the complainants, and six are ongoing. According to PPADB’s executive chairperson, Bridget John, a total of seven cases were carried...

Isaac Pinielo 21 December 2017

A thousand jobs indeed! You are a dreamer

Mmegi Editor 21 December 2017

Police bust suspected fuel stealing syndicate

The suspects – three Batswana men, one Tanzanian and two Zimbabweans – were caught in a certain yard in possession of 20 x 210 litres and 12 x 12 litres drums of suspected stolen diesel. One of the suspects is alleged to be a truck driver...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 21 December 2017

Death sentence for murder over stolen cement

High Court judge, Bashi Moesi sentenced Mooketsi Kgosibodiba, also known as Batista, to death after failing to find extenuating factors in the February 2, 2012 murder of Benjamin Makobela. Morris Ndawana, the accused’s attorney told Mmegi...

Lebogang Mosikare | 21 December 2017

Temper joy with reason

The malls are packed from early morning, traffic is flowing steadily out of towns and villages and the bus ranks and train stations are a cornucopia of activity. The festive season has arrived and as it is a norm every year, the country has been...

Mmegi Editor | 21 December 2017

Debswana artisan nabbed for suspected dagga peddling

Phakedi, Tshwaragano Legae, also 27 years old from Mmadinare, and two South Africans, Basinyi Macheko (26) and Iketleng Dibetso (23) were allegedly found in possession of 1.99 kilogrammes of the suspect material near Martins Drift border on October...

Koketso Kgoboge 21 December 2017

Boots sweeps through Central District

Police say the raids exposed Mahalapye as a “hub of dagga” in the Central District, with users becoming so daring as to openly smoke the illegal drug even in the presence of police patrols. The village, according to investigations, is...

Pini Bothoko | 21 December 2017

Botswana�s most wanted shot dead in SA

Chirunga was reportedly out on bail for unspecified charges in SA. Mmegi has learnt that Chirunga’s corpse was yesterday transported from SA to Francistown’s Area W location for burial. Chirunga fled Botswana after committing a series...

Pini Bothoko | 21 December 2017

Farewell

After 12 and a half years, we’re calling it a day. Things change and there are some who don’t like that. They like things always to remain the same, never changing. They don’t enjoy new experiences, they don’t like innovation...

Consumer Watchdog 21 December 2017

Fare thee well my comrades readership

My memorable journey with this publication started in April 2015 when I used to send letters to the editor to share my little but valuable knowledge on issues of international politics. It was only in 2016 when Mmegi gave me a permanent platform...

Solly Rakgomo 21 December 2017

Botswana issues a defiant stance against Trump on UN Jerusalem vote

The Government of Botswana wishes to inform the nation and the international community that it is in receipt of communication from the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Ambassador Nikki Haley, stating...

Staff Writer 21 December 2017

Cyclone Dineo �prank� angers Masetlheng residents

For terrified residents, the early morning announcement was a reminder of the flooding caused in the low-lying ward by Cyclone Dineo in the latter part of the last rain season. However, it has emerged that the warning was an attempt by local...

Staff Writer 21 December 2017

BPOPF terminates P3.9bn Kgori contract

Kgori was thrown into the spotlight recently when Seretse appeared before the court on money laundering charges before he was later released on bail. Seretse has since resigned from the company. Mmegi Business has gathered that Tuesday’s board...

Brian Benza 21 December 2017