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UDC CONSTITUENCY ALLOCATION
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 23 February 2018
Which soundproof venues?
The Council stated that they have no authority to issue permits on loud music beyond midnight unless the event is to be held in a soundproof facility or in an isolated area. This came as a shock because the Bye Law division is responsible for the...
Mmegi Editor
| 23 February 2018
Northern farmers scramble after ploughing extension
The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security (MADFS) recently extended the ploughing season for farmers in the northern part of the country from February 15 to February 26. The ploughing season was extended after authorities noted that...
Keoagile Bonang
| 23 February 2018
Jaded Galaxy bow out without a fight
Trailing 0-1 against Mozambican side, Costa do Sol from the first leg, most had belief that the deficit would be overturned on home soil. But instead, it was Galaxy who were backpedalling when the referee separated the two teams at half time after...
Mqondisi Dube
| 23 February 2018
Rollers' progress presents Top 8 final dilemma
Rollers are scheduled to take on Orapa United in the final of the knockout competition on March 3, 2018. However, with confusion still surrounding the actual dates for the first leg of the CAF competition, the Mascom Top 8 final, which was scheduled...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 23 February 2018
Injury puts paid to Thebe�s Grand Prix hopes
The injury-prone athlete this week underwent a scan on a muscle injury, which revealed that one of his muscles was under strain. Thebe was admitted at Bokamoso Private Hospital on Wednesday for the scan, and has been advised against competing. He...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 23 February 2018
Lepokole Hills host first motorcycle challenge
The Botswana Motor Sport (BMS) sanctioned enduro challenge is organised by Muddy Face events. The three-day event runs from Friday to Sunday. Over 20 local riders from quad riders’ class, two wheelers and the junior riders from across the...
Koketso Kgoboge 23 February 2018
Broke GU, Galaxy wait for Top 8 payments
GU’s days are increasingly getting darker as they battle to pay their players, who have gone on strike. This week, GU coach, Rudolfo Zapata said the team had effectively clocked 20 days without training, with players meeting on match day. The...
Mqondisi Dube
| 23 February 2018
Sports budget inches closer to P100 million
The actual figure from last year was just above P60million, but rose to P93million, thanks to the country hosting a number of international events, which included the World Youth Netball Cup and the World Baseball Softball Confederation...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 23 February 2018
Enterprising artist urges youth to be Ambitious
By this move he hopes to inspire youth in the Kweneng Village. Mahlakata who is also a DJ, told Arts & Culture that Zooger is a registered clothing line specialising in clothing, footwear and headgear. He said that the inspiration of the...
Oleosi Kgosi 23 February 2018
Rollers on the verge of history
Dismissed as no-hopers after drawing feared Sudanese side, Al Merreikh in the first round, Rollers took full advantage of their underdog tag as they quietly slipped into the next stage. Rollers have never gone beyond the first round of a CAF...
Mqondisi Dube
| 23 February 2018
The Mayor who dances like no one�s watching
Remember she charmed the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Eric Molale into dancing during the 2015 Goodhope-Mabule by-election campaign. I once saw her get the urbane VIP guests on their feet during a music festival. Charma Gal basically gets us on...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 23 February 2018
UDC: From umbrella model to merger
It is for this reason that there are some within the coalition who are willing to bite the bullet and lobby for fundamental change of approach to ensure a lasting solution to the current conflict ridden arrangement. They will be calling for the UDC...
Staff Writer 23 February 2018
KTM Grass Roots Concert celebrates 25th anniversary
The concert is expected to bring old memories to its loyal fans, as it would treat them to some of its old songs. The choir’s public relation officer, Mike Modise told Showbiz that the new and current members would be sharing the stage...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 23 February 2018
Karowe expects P2 billion in 2018 revenues
The projections are contained in the Canadian firm’s latest financials released to the market on Wednesday morning. In 2017, Lucara earned US$220.8 million (P2.1 billion) from the sale of 260,526 carats. The sales included the world famous...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 23 February 2018
Diversity in leadership drives competitive edge - Study
This means that a business does not necessarily reflect the markets or communities in which they operate, and it could be holding them back. In our recent International Business Report (IBR) research into diversity, we captured the views of 2,500...
Correspondent 23 February 2018
SPEDU tax deal kicks off
The tax offer is part of a bouquet of incentives unveiled by government last March in an effort to attract investment to the SPEDU region following the collapse of BCL Mine. The incentives also include zero customs duty on imported raw materials as...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 23 February 2018
When rain is a blessing and a curse
The farmers have welcomed the recent announcement by the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security (MADFS) to extend the ploughing period from February 15 to 26, 2018. The ploughing period refers to the duration of government’s...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 23 February 2018
Black Panther: Black-Americans reimagine Africa
When most Black-Americans, especially the conscious clenched-fist-in-the-air types, talk about Africa they say it with such deep and affectionate conviction that it is almost religious. They call it ‘The Motherland’. To most...
Thalefang Charles
| 23 February 2018
Fresh twist in P400m row: Statutory manager locked out
The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) recently appointed Collins as the statutory manager for CMB, a local asset manager which holds the mandate for disputed funds estimated at P400 million on behalf of the Botswana Public...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 23 February 2018
The mirage of an 11th hour rescue from death
In the movies, the prisoner is strapped onto the gurney. His executioners prepare to inject him or switch on the electric chair. A phone suddenly bursts into the life. It’s the governor of the state and he is suspending the...
Mpho Mokwape
| 23 February 2018
�Hands off the death penalty�
The execution of Joseph Tselayarona over the weekend inevitably set off fresh debate around whether the death penalty is still relevant in modern Botswana. International entities such as the European Union (EU), Amnesty International and the...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 23 February 2018
Cllrs unimpressed with ARC tariffs
The town’s civic leaders have since resolved to seek advice from the council’s technical team that would then give feedback to the physical planning committee to report to the council. The feedback from the ministry seemed to coincide...
Onalenna Kelebeile 23 February 2018
'O tla imentioner' effects felt in courtrooms everywhere
FRANCISTOWN: Although no reasonable person can applaud Mmutlenyane Ramogaladi for utterly disrespecting Magistrate Ginnai Jensen and the whole judicial system at large, the man still became a trendsetter. For some, he became a pseudohero after his...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 23 February 2018
Mascom first to launch Fibre to the Home
The very first customer, to sign up for this service, Odirile Motlhale, commented that he was looking forward to fibre enabled high speed internet at guaranteed speeds and also have mobile data that could be shared by multiple users at his home. In...
Staff Writer 23 February 2018
College breaches BQA rules
The business college, which is not relatively new as it is registered as Damelin University of Botswana at the Registrar of Companies had recently started advertising the school on media outlets, hence contravening the BQA rules. Mmegi...
Mpho Mokwape
| 23 February 2018
Judiciary under siege in Botswana
The citizenry and civic society must develop interest and actively participate in the affairs of the Republic to ensure that the prevalence of democracy is not eroded, and by active participation, critique and hold elected and non-elected public...
Ketlhalefile Motshegwa 23 February 2018
How Khama weakened DCEC
On the other hand, without providing supporting statistics, the DCEC has acknowledged that for the past decade during President Ian Khama’s tenure, corruption has been on the rise. University of Botswana (UB) political scientist Dr Kebapetse...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 23 February 2018
Magama likely to contest Nkange constituency
Mmegi has learnt that some members feel that if Nevah Tshabang is not willing to take another shot, Magama will be the rightful person to replace him. Mmegi has it in good authority that some BCP members are already busy in the area campaigning for...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 23 February 2018
Richard challenges law barring civil servants from political activism
Richard who has since joined the new movement, Alliance for Progressives (AP) brought a review application at Lobatse High Court last week seeking to compel the court to strike out section 37 (c) as unconstitutional and his dismissal from the public...
Mpho Mokwape
| 23 February 2018
Crack in �most expensive� building to cost P60m
Known as the Icon Building, the cutting-edge structure is government’s single most expensive building, eclipsing the Attorney General’s chambers which were built at a cost of US$42 million (P399.8 million). Besides the P643 million cost,...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 23 February 2018
DIS to spy on Judges
This has raised fears that the intention is to fill the bench with only DIS approved Judges who will then return the favour and protect the agents when charged. Recently, the JSC published circular inviting suitably qualified citizens to apply for...
Staff Writer 23 February 2018
GCC behind in projects, fears losing money
GCC started constituency projects last month, but they are supposed to have been finished by April. This week, GCC councillors at their special meeting expressed concern over the delay of projects in their constituencies. In other constituencies,...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 23 February 2018
The politics of fear and psycopancy
Both have the capabilities to interfere with our communication and are not known to be very enthusiastic about law and ethics. Somehow, one is supposed to live with the reality of voices popping up in their telephone conversations. The other day...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 23 February 2018
Go tsenelela go raya eng?
Jaanong, a re re kgang ele ya dikgaisanyo tsa mabelo a dipitse kwa Kokotsha ke tshimo, mme re boela mo go yone, go sela makwakwa. Nako ele, re ne ra utlwa gore dikgaisanyo tse, ke tiro ya ngwaga le ngwaga. Godimo ga moo, ga twe di tshwarwa gabedi ka...
Sebofo Motshwane 23 February 2018
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