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Police arrest three cattle rustlers
“Thatoyaone Teiswane of Pitseng, Tlhomomamo Basupane and Teiso Raphuti both of Khakhea village were arrested on August 27, 2018. They were arrested at Bosele Cattlepost in the outskirts of Mabutsane after they failed to account for possession...
76914,Betty Ramohubu,, 29 May 2018
No assets returned to Seretse - Ngakaagae
1. We are under instruction to respond to a public statement made by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) and circulated by the same entity on government and other media as of today the 28th August, 2018. Whilst it is...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 29 May 2018
Police arrest three cattle rustlers
“Thatoyaone Teiswane of Pitseng, Tlhomomamo Basupane and Teiso Raphuti both of Khakhea village were arrested on August 27, 2018. They were arrested at Bosele Cattlepost in the outskirts of Mabutsane after they failed to account for possession...
76914,Betty Ramohubu,, 29 May 2018
Security guards march against abuse and killing of women
According to a letter from the association, in view of the prevalent reports on these horrendous acts against women and the girl, the association decided to take action and condemn such acts. “As security companies, our number one role is to...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Abusive husband slapped with seven years' imprisonment
Nkiwane, who made his wife’s life a misery by brutally assaulting and injuring her in violent attacks, was facing an offence of grievous bodily harm. He assaulted his wife, Catherine Mutizwa back in March 2, 2015 at Ghaghoo mine, Lephephe...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
SA's Master KG's track raises conflict between Charma Gal, Figos
The 22-year-old from Calais village in Tzaneen took the local music industry by storm and his songs are very popular in Botswana. In an effort to tap more into the local market Master KG allegedly featured both artists and later accused Figos...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
BIUST employees imprisoned for theft
One of the accused Molefi Pholo was a messenger/driver at the university. Raymond Balopi, Kabelo Aron, Ditiro Majeremane are Pholo’s co-accused who were labourers at the university, while another co-accused Shadreck Maenzanise is...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 29 May 2018
Tonota primaries losers protest
Thapelo Olopeng who is the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) won the disputed weekend primaries for the Tonota constituency after being voted by 3,392. His closest challenger, Setshege managed 1,320 votes while Botho Ntirang managed 565 votes....
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Francistown City Council fights Tati Company for land
Francistown mayor Sylvia Muzila this week indicated that the council’s bid to gain full access to one of its farms is blocked by land owned by Tati Company (TC). TC sold the farm in question to the city council. When giving a keynote address...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 29 May 2018
Women's Zebras face Banyana in COSAFA Cup
In a draw conducted this morning in Johannesburg, the Zebras were picked in Group A alongside, the hosts, regional powerhouses, Malawi and Madagascar. The draw will bring harsh memories to local football fans, as once again the Zebras will face...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 29 May 2018
DISS and Old DIS
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 29 May 2018
'To hell and back' - ex-deathrow inmate
29 May 2018
German shock at car exhaust tests on humans and monkeys
German media say the health impact research was done by EUGT, a body funded by Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW. Such tests could not be justified, the government said, demanding details. A minister called them "abominable". Daimler also condemned them....
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
VS Returns With Ego
Born Mpho Kalayamotho, the rapper has been on self-imposed exile from the music circles since his previous O Icheke album, which was a popular song in the country. Despite going on a self-seeking or spiritual path as he says, the artist has not lost...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Franco Promises New Dance Style
After serenading fans and sampling songs from his upcoming album over the weekend at Metsimotlhabe Community Hall, Franco said the album will have a unique dance style. His 16th album is set for release in March 2018. Following his performance on...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
IDM Drills Entrepreneurs
According to IDM country director, Dr Onalenna Kgokgwe, it all started last year during their partnership with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Culture Development where they sponsored the winners of the Youth Business Exposition that...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Govt Leads Buyers Of Local Goods
According to BITC’s 2016/2017 annual report, the survey states that about 66% of locally produced goods were consumed locally followed by South Africa with 13%, Zimbabwe with nine percent and Namibia with four percent while the rest of Africa,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Youth Ekes Living In Craft Weaving Business
However, an encounter with a Francistown-based Zimbabwean craftsman six years ago, who was then in the weaving business convinced him to establish his own business called Patestry Weaving. So dedicated to his craft, the determined entrepreneur...
73492,Lenitame Motsokono,, 29 May 2018
Kudos To Mogobane Junior Secondary School
Mogobane JSS for many years was counted amongst the worst performing schools. The school even failed to attain a 50% pass rate year after year for a long time. The school has many challenges, something which is a commonality amongst public schools,...
540,Monitor Editor,, 29 May 2018
K'wee la reng Batswana!
29 May 2018
Vee Mampeezy unleashes Hase Ya Bana
Vee Mampeezy who is Orange Botswana’s brand ambassador told the media on Wednesday about the new release during an album listening session combined with the launch of Orange Halona Smartphone. Vee Mampeezy who is now signed under Universal...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Front Page this week: Mogae, ex-Zim VP in Choppies brawl
29 May 2018
Rugby coach refutes reports of players' snub
Reports from the Vultures camp are that preparations have not been smooth, as some players chose to ignore national team call-up. The players are said to be against the appointment of Gabatladiwe as coach. Gabatladiwe was roped in after Ivor Greaves...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Botlogetswe sees new dawn in blossoming career
After winning a silver medal in the 4x400m at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April, Botlogetswe is making her mark at the ongoing World Challenge Meet in Europe. She demonstrated her intention when she recently clocked 50:89 during the Geneva...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Baptism of fire for rookies Yaros
And it might get worse against an unbeaten Mafolofolo side, which, despite losing key players in the off-season, still remain formidable. Mafolofolo have not lost in five outings this season and lead the log with 15 points, while Police VI have...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
At 6.1kg, World Cup proves too heavy for Africa
African players are generally regarded as physically strong, but lifting the 6.1kg all-gold World Cup trophy has proved to be a gargantuan task. Egypt became the first African side to compete in a World Cup in 1934, but went out after losing 4-2 to...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Mantshwabisi spectators a menace to competitors
Mantshwabisi, as local fans commonly call the event, remains the most attended sporting event in the country with close to 200,000 spectators attending the three-day spectacle. Last weekend, South African biker, Bernhart Hofman-de Vries who was...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 29 May 2018
BISA, Coca-Cola launch P800, 000 deal
The sponsorship, which falls under the global COPA Coca-Cola programme, extends Coca-Cola and BISA partnership to five years. Speaking at the launch held at Radisele Junior Secondary School (JSS) grounds this week, Coca-Cola senior brand manager,...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 29 May 2018
Malepa soldiers on after crushing incident
A jovial and relaxed Bolelang welcomed Mmegi Sport team for an interview at his home at Block Four in Francistown. Throughout the interview, Bolelang maintains a very friendly face that he often displayed on the pitch during his playing days. On the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Confusion surrounds BPL awards
The Botswana Premier League (BPL) chief executive officer, Thabo ‘Styles’ Ntshinogang initially said the sponsor, BTC, had not indicated the awards arrangement to them. But then the sponsor responded that the awards were solely the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Topher Kash's montre moi explodes into mainstream music
The title montre moi is French phrase, which translates to show me. For those who like a laid back atmosphere, the song is that kind of poignant, soulful jazz-infused track you only thought is done by the likes of Monique Bingham only. The producer...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Entries about to close for MTF academy
The programme will take place at three regional MTF Academies based in Kenya for East Africa, Nigeria for Western Africa and Zambia for Southern African countries and will be overseen by acclaimed local film and TV industry experts. The Academy...
399,Staff Writer,, 29 May 2018
Nokware Skincare introduces eco-friendly bamboo packaging
The organic skincare brand founded by two young women Thato Tau from Botswana and Tutuwa Ahwoi from Ghana and is carving its place as an inclusive Pan African beauty brand with the warm slogan From Earth, To You. The cosmetic industry accounts for...
399,Staff Writer,, 29 May 2018
Yvonne Chaka Chaka to headline Waars Was Jy
The festival organiser Lecco who is signed under Arthur Mafokate’s 999 records told Arts & Culture that although the event has been synonymous with kwaito music festivals it's is not all about kwaito. “We want to bring back old...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Batalaote to host cultural festival
Diloro cultural festival is the celebration of Setalaote culture through song, dance, games, food, cuisine, attire, costumes, language and custom. Festival organiser Chilly Segona told Arts & Culture that the main aim of the event is to revive...
76059,Kaelo Kebotse,, 29 May 2018
Gov't to ban importation of cement
“The proposed restrictions would be done through the issuance of import permit after the importer has submitted evidence that indeed they have satisfied the 70% requirement,” she said. The restrictions have hit other sectors in recent...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Akanamali hitmaker interested in working with Han C
“I have listened to Han C’s album, its really great and very good,” he told Arts & Culture in an interview before his show in Jwaneng last weekend. Sun El Musician said after listening to Han C he has realised that in Botswana...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
No funds yet for Leather Park
Trade minister, Bogolo Kenewendo told the media this week that her ministry is still sourcing funds for the multi-million pula project that is expected to create at least 10,000 jobs instead of the initial 5,000 upon commencement. “Meanwhile,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Does international cooperation require shared values?
OXFORD: Between escalating trade disputes and the divisions at the G7’s summit this month, the breakdown of global governance has become starkly apparent. The United States can no longer be counted on to uphold, much less enforce, existing...
475,Correspondent,, 29 May 2018
BPC bounces back to profits, targets higher exports
Documents shared with BusinessWeek indicate that powered by Morupule B, local generation ballooned to 81% last year, the strongest in the years since the 2008 power crisis. Imports accounted for only 19% of power consumed in 2017/18. Preliminary...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Platinum Icon Mall nears completion
The developer, Solomon Tiro revealed the complex is 50% complete and it is running parallel with their projections of starting operations at the beginning of December this year. “By August, we want to be done with the roofing and the exterior...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 29 May 2018
Police bungle leads to murder accused acquittal
Makhwade made this clear when acquitting Zimbabweans, Bhekimpilo Lunga, Godknows Kgope, Themba Mlilo, and a local, Lebogang Moeng. The quartet was accused of murdering Nyenzani Nyathi, a Zimbabwean at Morupule lands near Palapye on September 26,...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2018
Mosugate scandal refuses to go away
What is even more disturbing is the suggestion that Carter Morupisi will lead the investigations personally. Allegations of corruption at Mosu are huge. Morupisi cannot be a credible investigator in a controversial case in which an airstrip was...
475,Correspondent,, 29 May 2018
MoBE mute on unemployed graduates
At a press briefing on Wednesday at Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) offices, public relations officer of the movement, Prince Gaothuse said the petition sent to the Ministry was in regard to issues affecting the teaching sector. He...
76057,Tlamelo Seabelo,, 29 May 2018
The Bible tree: The good, bad and ugly of figs
With different habitats occurring around the world, the habitats are home to different types of plants. Some of these plants are endangered while others become extinct. However, there are some plants which are so much in abundance that they are not...
475,Correspondent,, 29 May 2018
More than 195,844 Omang cards not renewed
The cards number 195,844, she said. She said the production of Omang stood at 1,500 per day and the ministry was now aiming at doubling production to 3,000 cards per day. This would enable the Ministry to have cleared the backlog by August 31, 2018...
76057,Tlamelo Seabelo,, 29 May 2018
Orange, gov't sign MoU for project digital schools
Benon was speaking at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Orange, Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE) and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) on Wednesday morning. He said the MoU entails that the...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 29 May 2018
Selebi-Phikwe still praying for presidential touch down
Molefhi said that a formal communication to relevant stakeholders will be made should an opportunity for such a visit arise. He was responding a question by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Selebi-Phikwe West, Dithapelo Keorapetse, who had asked...
76057,Tlamelo Seabelo,, 29 May 2018
Brite Star dims Phikwe hopes
The recent SPEDU stakeholders’ forum heard things delayed in a frustrating way. Chief executive officer, Mokubung Mokubung explained that they had expected the company to start in three months after availing some funds, but they have delayed...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 29 May 2018
Cllrs demand Mohohlo move to Phikwe
Speaking at SPEDU stakeholders 'engagement forum recently, Molosiwa observed that Members of Parliament (MPs) in the region who also sit in Cabinet, have never attended stakeholders’ engagement meetings. He said their attendance would show that...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 29 May 2018
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