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South Africa: ANC 'decides Zuma must go'

The reported decision to "recall" him followed marathon talks by senior party officials that continued into the early hours of Tuesday. If Mr Zuma, 75, still does not budge, he will face a vote of confidence in parliament that he is expected to...

BBC.COM 13 February 2018

As hungry a grave

Dumisani Ncube 13 February 2018

BSE preps for "massive" 3rd Listings conference

The conference, now in its third year, will be held on March 8 in Gaborone. Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi will officially open the conference.  BSE CEO, Thapelo Tsheole told journalists yesterday morning that the conference had been able to...

Staff Writer 13 February 2018

'Knobkerrie murder' trial continues

The investigating officer, detective sub-inspector Isaac Molefhi told the court that he started knowing the accused, Golelamang Selang after he was arrested by some of his colleagues in relation to the murder of Dikaelo Bapoga.  Molefhi said...

Lebogang Mosikare | 13 February 2018

Union wins against Mascom

At the centre of the dispute between Botswana Communications Workers Union (BCWU) and Mascom was whether or not the wireless company’s employees employed at Band 5 are members of its management such that they are ineligible for membership of...

Staff Writer 13 February 2018

Elephant critically injures Ngarange man

The incident is the second in the area in recent times. In the first incident, the victim of the attack passed on.   A passerby, who found him lying helplessly in the bush, discovered the critically injured Ngarange man on Saturday. The...

Koketso Kgoboge 13 February 2018

Baby dies from suspected cobra bite

Letlhakane Police station commander, superintendent Michael Maphephu said parents of the deceased baby alleged that while sleeping at night the were awoken by a baby’s cry. Police said when the mother picked the baby up she saw a snake...

Koketso Kgoboge 13 February 2018

Man (24) arrested for defiling 14-year-old girl

Maphephu told Mmegi that on February 7, the unemployed young man got into a relationship with a 14-year-old girl, who is a form two student at Mosu Junior Secondary School. The girl met with her 24-year-old boyfriend after she disappeared from her...

Koketso Kgoboge 13 February 2018

South Africa: ANC recalls Zuma

But despite the ANC's top leadership deciding to "recall" him "urgently", the scandal-hit Mr Zuma was still in power on Tuesday. He is expected to respond to the request on Wednesday, an official said. He had already told them he was willing to...

BBC.COM 13 February 2018

Self-centered African leaders worry Khama

“We therefore need to recommit ourselves, as African leaders, to enhance our governance architecture and uphold the sanctity of our constitutions, if we are to realise our continental aspirations,” Khama said yesterday at a state banquet...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 13 February 2018

Reaxion disses Ban T, Faded Gang

He has now released a new track dissing fellow rappers Ban T and Faded Gang. The new freestyle song titled New Age 2Pac was released a few days ago. “Somebody tell me where the f**k is Ban T?  Getting played overrated was your six feet....

Dumisani Ncube 13 February 2018

AP to engage indigenous Batswana in tourism sector

When responding to the Budget Speech on Monday afternoon, Gaolathe said his party is concerned that the tourism sector is narrowly focused on the Okavango and Chobe or high value, eco-tourism and is concentrated in a few highly capitalised...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 13 February 2018

TAFIC�s Phiri on half salary

Phiri’s hearing was supposed to take place yesterday, but was postponed. “The outcomes of a disciplinary process will influence the nature of a full internal disciplinary process we will carry out against him.” “At the...

Chakalisa Dube | 13 February 2018

State withdraws all charges against Modenga

Modenga has over the past years been in and out of the accused dock. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor for Moselewapula ward in Francistown faced several counts of obtaining by false pretences.   In the first count he pretended to...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 13 February 2018

Fish heads CUCSA Games organising committee

Botswana was supposed to host the games in 2020, but was brought in after Angola pulled out.  The games, which fall under the ambit of the Botswana Tertiary Student Sports Association (BOTESSA), will take place in Gaborone from June 18 to 22,...

Calistus Kolantsho | 13 February 2018

One granted bail in Davids murder case

The second accused Ramotswa-born, Mokgalemi Maleya was granted bail this morning by Molepolole Magistrate Court. Maleya, represented by Mishingo Jeremia, had it easy when the state did not oppose his bail. He was advised by the court to adhere to...

Mpho Mokwape | 13 February 2018

20,000 fans targeted for Top 8 final

Local Organising Committee (LOC) chairperson, Modisenyane Moreo said they have upped their target from last season’s 15,000. “Last season we had targeted 15,000 but we exceeded that. This season, if we fail to get 20,000 we will have...

Mqondisi Dube | 13 February 2018

Nata-Maun road to be rehabilitated

Mokaila added that as a short to medium term measure, his ministry was resealing the road section from Maun to Makalamabedi Veterinary Gate.   He also explained that tenders for the rehabilitation of the road section from Makalamabedi to...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 13 February 2018

BoB holds bank rate at 5%

For consumers, the decision means those with existing bank loans will neither pay more or less than they are currently, for their repayments. For banks, the decision maintains the margins they are currently operating on. The bank rate, exclusively...

Mbongeni Mguni | 13 February 2018