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Front Page this week: Heartbroken
06 May 2018
Automatic Succession: A plethora of errors
I think from the onset it should be said that this is not a political debate, it is purely about the interpretation of the Constitution. It is my personal opinion and supported by my views on constitutional interpretation. I have no doubt some will...
75120,Joao Salbany,, 06 May 2018
Automatic Succession: It is a seven-day presidency - Period
My learned friend, Tshiamo Rantao raised the issue of automatic succession on Facebook yesterday. To be sure, he was echoing the views of others before and many now. Credit to all of them; Counsels Molake and Dick Bayford, amongst others, and thanks...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 06 May 2018
"AG clarifies on automatic succession"
"I have found it necessary in view of recent press reports and their potential to create confusion and uncertainty in the minds of the public, to release a statement on the Government's position regarding the constitutional provisions applicable to...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Police officer targets softballs top spot
Mosimanegape has been deputising Mukokomani for the past six years. He said he is more than ready to step into Mukokomani’s shoes as he narrated his journey in softball thus far. “I started playing softball at Seepapitso Secondary...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
After the solo run, Makwala goes Down Under
Makwala shot to worldwide prominence when he ran a solo 200m run, after he had been initially barred from taking part in the World Championship race with a suspected, highly infectious norovirus. Although he did not win a medal in London, finishing...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Volleyball calls congress to discuss sponsorship
The April 13 congress will specifically focus on the league sponsorship, which has eluded BVF for more than two seasons. BVF has failed to replace Mascom, after the telecommunications company’s deal expired at the end of the 2016 season. The...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Masaiti shocks seasoned campaigners to finish third
Masaiti accumulated six points to pocket P4,000. WIM Kgalalelo Botlhole won the competition with eight points and took home P8,000. WIM Onkemetse Francis was second with seven points and banked P6,000. Masaiti, a Form Four student at Mater...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Exhilarating see-saw title race unfolds
Township Rollers had seized the back-and-forth initiative with a 2-0 victory over Mochudi Centre Chiefs last week. But attempts to pull further away were pegged back by a 2-0 defeat to Orapa United on Easter Monday. The defeat left Rollers on 49...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2018
Automatic Succession: AG statement
1. I have found it necessary in view of recent misleading press reports, and their potential to create confusion and uncertainty in the minds of the public, to release a statement on the Government’s position regarding the constitutional...
75128,Abraham Keetshabe,, 06 May 2018
Nail-biting First Division battle returns
With three fixtures left, the league was blown wide open into a four-horse race before the break. Motlakase Power Dynamos, Morupule Wanderers and Sua Flamingoes are on BR Highlanders’ coattails and any team can clinch it. Motlakase have...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 06 May 2018
'Fanta' a surprise omission for Mascom award
Gaolaolwe, despite playing a pivotal role in the cup competition that saw Rollers defeat Orapa United by 4-2 in the final, is not amongst the nominees for the Player of the tournament award. He has been beaten by his captain, Maano Ditshupo and...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2018
Dread descends on BFA
The BFA has embarked on a restructuring exercise, which will result in retrenchment as the mother body moves to ensure sustainability. BFA’s wage bill gobbles the annual P5.4million subvention from the government, leaving the association...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Golesedi singer releases debut single
The One is a love song and could not have been released at a better time than in February as it is regarded as the month of love. The song so far had overwhelming reception and feedback. It is available on SoundCloud and the link is available...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Geofrey offers conceptualised photography
According to the artist, the colour of Coca Cola matches the African skin colour and that is where the concept is derived from. His genre is a narrative and tells stories through photography, particularly stories of dark African skin tones. He stated...
69494,Oleosi Kgosi,, 06 May 2018
Motlhala comes to Maitisong
Motlhala is written and directed by Neo Kebiditswe, and was recognised amongst Africa’s formidable female playwrights of 2017/2018. In an interview with Arts and Culture, Kebiditswe said Motlhala currently was in Africa’s Top 10 and has...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
ATI apologises for missing Maftown Meets Pitori festival
The rapper who ruled the music scene with his hit song, ‘Khiring khiring, khorong khorong’ posted the apology on Facebook on Wednesday. ATI said the misplacement of his travel documents was the main reason he was unable to show up in...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Masisi's fitted cap: A crown worn before coronation
When Botswana’s then Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi rocked the 2015 BDP congress with a fitted cap embellished with trinkets, some immediately went down memory lane to the time American rapper, Plies encrusted a diamond medallion on his...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Stop your manuscript from being stolen
Honestly, this hardly ever would happen, though having said that, I once met a woman whose Setswana poetry collection was stolen by a publisher and was later prescribed by a Ministry of Education. A lengthy, costly, nerve-wracking legal case ensued....
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Masisi's maiden anti-climax speech
His ascension brought about renewed hope for many citizens of this country who have faced life’s struggles such as unemployment, low wages, poverty, crime, HIV and AIDS, alcohol and drug abuse, and other socially related ills. Many if not all,...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 06 May 2018
Democracy
06 May 2018
The Batswana case shows how complex the land issue is in South Africa
Until now, the Natives Land Act of 1913 was considered the cutoff point. Going back further in history means all land that’s currently owned by white people (as much as 75% of the privately owned land in South Africa) could be claimed by black...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
A mystery train in China: North Korea's deft diplomatic offensive
Following much speculation last week, Chinese state media confirmed that a mystery visitor – arriving aboard an armoured train - was none other than North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, his wife and a high level delegation. The trip marks...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 06 May 2018
Why the west provoke Russia
Fundamental issues are at stake including the real possibility of a nuclear war. The most recent western propaganda campaign and one of the most virulent is the charge launched by the UK regime of Prime Minister Theresa May. The Brits have claimed...
53170,Solly Rakgomo,, 06 May 2018
Re ntse re a tswelela
Ra re, ka ditiro di dintsi, motho o tlaa tshwara e, a e dire, a tloge a ye fa go ele , a tswe foo, a dire e nngwe gape fale. Mme ka gone go tlolaka mo, go twe, motho o tshwara/tshwere kwa le kwa. Gompieno re tlatsa ka gore, go sale foo, motho o ka...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
NPF chickens come home to roost
Government and the country’s oil companies have been meeting regularly since last year, but to date, no firm answers have been hammered out on when the state will pay more than P775 million owed in cumulative arrears connected to the National...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Tsogwane: The quiet politician who beat the odds
His past immediate assignment was at the vast Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, often branded the people’s ministry. Upon realising that his predecessors had failed their assignments because of the incessant...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg,409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
The Cabinet of friends
Those loyal to Masisi have been rewarded big time where they least expected it, whilst three senior party politicians were fired from Cabinet. Big losers are Prince Maele and Sadique Kebonang whose names have been mentioned alongside corruption in...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Crossroads: Time for Boko to rise to the occasion
The post is characterised by veiled threats against those who are becoming impatient with the obvious stalemate in the UDC and are calling for progress. His henchmen label the BNF Central Committee as renegades, a term of late associated with...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Crossroads: Time for Boko to rise to the occasion
The post is characterised by veiled threats against those who are becoming impatient with the obvious stalemate in the UDC and are calling for progress. His henchmen label the BNF Central Committee as renegades, a term of late associated with...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Crossroads: Time for Boko to rise to the occasion
The post is characterised by veiled threats against those who are becoming impatient with the obvious stalemate in the UDC and are calling for progress. His henchmen label the BNF Central Committee as renegades, a term of late associated with...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Crossroads: Time for Boko to rise to the occasion
The post is characterised by veiled threats against those who are becoming impatient with the obvious stalemate in the UDC and are calling for progress. His henchmen label the BNF Central Committee as renegades, a term of late associated with...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Crossroads: Time for Boko to rise to the occasion
The post is characterised by veiled threats against those who are becoming impatient with the obvious stalemate in the UDC and are calling for progress. His henchmen label the BNF Central Committee as renegades, a term of late associated with...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Crossroads: Time for Boko to rise to the occasion
The post is characterised by veiled threats against those who are becoming impatient with the obvious stalemate in the UDC and are calling for progress. His henchmen label the BNF Central Committee as renegades, a term of late associated with...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Crossroads: Time for Boko to rise to the occasion
The post is characterised by veiled threats against those who are becoming impatient with the obvious stalemate in the UDC and are calling for progress. His henchmen label the BNF Central Committee as renegades, a term of late associated with...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Crossroads: Time for Boko to rise to the occasion
The post is characterised by veiled threats against those who are becoming impatient with the obvious stalemate in the UDC and are calling for progress. His henchmen label the BNF Central Committee as renegades, a term of late associated with...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Crossroads: Time for Boko to rise to the occasion
The post is characterised by veiled threats against those who are becoming impatient with the obvious stalemate in the UDC and are calling for progress. His henchmen label the BNF Central Committee as renegades, a term of late associated with...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Gov't disappoints 'ally' BOPEU
On Wednesday, BOPEU received a savingram from the government dated March 28, 2018 in which it addressed all permanent secretaries, Attorney General, Botswana Defence Force (BDF) commander, director general of national strategy office, amongst...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Anne-Stine board fires school head
In a letter dated March 28, 2018, the board writes that, “Following the disciplinary proceedings against you, which were conducted on March 14 2018, the board of Sekolo Sa Anne-Stine also informed by the disciplinary findings has resolved that...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Three up for rape, robbery
They allegedly robbed the woman and her partner of a cellphone and other valuables worth P3,049, using violence. The State also alleges that after the trio robbed the woman, Malebye proceeded to rape the woman in front of her partner. Malebye is not...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2018
Masisi: The artistic President
Mookodi knows that in performing arts, Masisi has found his passion as a performer and as something closest to his heart, he might help the arts in the country to grow by all means possible. The duo met in 1968 and proceeded to share the same school...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
In the speechwriter's view
In particular, Masisi read his speech with clarity for the benefit of his audience. Icing on the cake was probably the posture of a family man that he presented. On his immediate left was Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo, Masisi’s daughter...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
The 'waterborne' scribes
First, the event was supposed to be held in the Parliament’s foreground, which was exquisitely decorated possibly at a hefty cost, but the heavy downpours put a damper on what promised to be memorably enjoyable proceedings. This was last Sunday...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
DCEC impounds eight cars in P400m war
They want the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) to release the confiscated vehicles. The DCEC on March 18 and 19, 2018 impounded eight vehicles belonging to the quartet on suspicion that they were bought from crime proceeds. Okaile...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Heartbroken
The two ministers from Serowe constituencies were considered frontrunners to succeed the then VP, Mokgweetsi Masisi. Masisi was on April 1, 2018 inaugurated as Botswana’s fifth President, succeeding Ian Khama. It has been alleged that Ian...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2018
BOFEPUSU dismisses Masisi's youth employment promise
The Federation secretary general, Tobokani Rari, says the new President’s speech on Sunday lacked mention of anything ‘practical’ to address the matter. At his inauguration, Masisi said one of his top priorities would be to...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
BCP speaks out about Maun West
In principle, BMD was in agreement. However they preferred to trade off Maun West for Francistown West, which they will in turn give to Botswana People’s Party (BPP). They further requested to be given time to consult their structures to which...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
Suspected 'Facebook rapist' granted bail
The State alleges that Dropper Monna, 33, a former security officer, raped his first victim on March 1, 2018 at Block 5 and robbed her of a black Lenovo cellphone worth P599. Monna who allegedly uses multiple Facebook accounts is also charged with...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
Morocco replaces Botswana as Africa's best investment destination
However, the ranking is a drop from the position one that Botswana occupied in last year’s edition of the survey. The Global Investment Index, published annually by Swiss research laboratory, Quantum Global, aims to paint a picture of the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2018
The ethics of reducing inequality
Even in older democracies such as the United States, economic marginalisation has led to a strengthening of chauvinist and supremacist identities and other social problems such as the opioid epidemic. These trends have been ongoing for some...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2018
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