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Front Page this week: Inside the P241m 'ironclad' Israeli spy deal
Calistus Kolantsho 24 August 2018
Towards 2019 Elections
Selefu 24 August 2018
Masisi's spring-cleaning stubborn stains
Masisi, a seasoned administrator particularly in the highest echelons of public service, would only have been too familiar with the predictable resistance that naturally greets any attempt to change the status quo. This is even more pronounced...
Mmegi Editor
| 24 August 2018
Crunch time for Botswana's Youth Olympics bid
Africa will host its first Youth Olympics in 2022 and Botswana is in the running early on, but faces competition from Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia. IOC is moving towards the final stages of assessing and evaluating information collected from the bid...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 August 2018
Corporates take a plunge where angels fear
Out of the blue, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, this week, announced, arguably their biggest signing in the club’s history. Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) chief executive officer, Thapelo Tsheole has joined the stuttering club as president. It was the...
Mqondisi Dube
| 24 August 2018
Thamane discovers there is nothing soft about softball
Botswana Softball Association (BSA) president, Thabo Thamane shocked many when he announced his intention to contest for softball’s top position. One of the country’s foremost corporate leaders, Thamane was never imagined as ideal for a...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 August 2018
Goal fest expected as hit men strike 28 times
Kenanao ‘Flo’ Kgetholetsile (Gunners) He scored the first hat trick of the season in his side 3-3 draw against Mochudi Centre Chiefs at the Lobatse Sports Complex. ‘Flo’ showed glimpses of his younger self as he led the...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 24 August 2018
What are they smoking, asks defiant boxing VP
A decision was made this week to fire Thipe, who has been on suspension from the executive committee since March. The committee endorsed the disciplinary committee decision, which found Thipe guilty of bringing the association into...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 August 2018
Bright to name squad to face Angola
It proved to be former coach, Peter Butler’s last game in charge as he quit shortly after slating the Botswana Football Association (BFA) for shoddy preparations. Bright is expected to name a 30-member squad, which will have a number of South...
Mqondisi Dube
| 24 August 2018
Did BNSC force BAA to dump Thebe for Makwala?
It is reported that the BAA had picked Thebe ahead of Makwala, but the BNSC overruled the decision. However, BNSC chief executive officer (CEO), Falcon Sedimo said they did not have powers to change decisions made by affiliates. However, he said they...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 August 2018
Players owed as GU takeover talks stall
In the past week, Zakhem sent a proposal to the club, where he wants full control for the next 15 years. However, the club’s interim committee earlier this week rejected the proposal, instead, they want fresh talks. Speaking to Mmegi...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 24 August 2018
In this coming heat
I may not be a genius, but like everybody else, I am entitled to my own opinion and thought, independent of everyone else. Some thought and opinion may appear weird, others outlandish, yet others the very panacea people have been looking for. Long...
Galebolae Ngakane 24 August 2018
Killing Yemeni and Palestine children
How anyone can countenance the bombing of a clearly marked school bus (they are rather unique looking, for a reason), carrying dozens of young children, is beyond my comprehension. Many US politicians have said that they will never apologise for the...
Solly Rakgomo 24 August 2018
My beef with football
They cannot affect our FIFA rankings because they are just as useless as we are. Besides, we are hammered all over Africa from Cape to Cairo, from the bulge to the horn. Instead of medals, we perennially bring back apologies, explanations and hopes...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 24 August 2018
Ke leo gape
Bangwe ba tle ba le je le le tala, ba le ja fela jaaka go nowa legapu. Bangwe e re ba se na go le ja jalo, ba phure logare, fa ba bangwe bone ba tle ba bese logare loo, ba lo je lo budule. Kwa ntle ga moo, logare loo, lo ka apewa lwa jewa lo apeilwe,...
Sebofo Motshwane 24 August 2018
National climate change adaptation plans must empower local communities
Take, for example, Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa. As Cape Town residents recently rallied to stave off so-called ‘Day Zero’ – when city officials would have turned off all the taps as a result of a multi-year drought -...
Correspondent 24 August 2018
BoB decries low agric lending
Answering questions during an economic briefing by the central bank here this week, the BoB’s director of research and financial stability Tshokologo Kganetsano said their studies had noted that the proportion of lending by banks to agriculture...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 24 August 2018
Stanchart bounces back to profitability
For the same period last year, Stanchart Botswana recorded a P66.5 million loss, owing to heavy impairments from a client in the diamond business. The bank ended up with a P189.3 million loss for its full year ended December 31, 2017, one of the...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 24 August 2018
Facing my demons in a Zambezi bungee jump
Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The Victoria Falls Shearwater Bungee Jump is undoubtedly one of the most scenic bungee jumps in the world and I wanted to see Zambezi...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 24 August 2018
The demutualisation of the Botswana Stock Exchange
History of Botswana Stock Exchange Limited The modern day Botswana Stock Exchange Limited (BSEL) traces its origins to the Botswana Share Market (BSM) that was established in 1989. Back then there was only one stock broker (Stockbrokers Botswana)...
Correspondent 24 August 2018
Music promoter explains 40th bash lineup
The host of the Red Carpet Celebrity Night with PP Wa Pimp Birthday Bash and Botswana’s top 40 celebrities, Seagile has explained the criteria he used to draw the lineup of celebrities who are expected to grace the event. The event, which ...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 24 August 2018
Creative raw talent showcased at Thapong
The exhibition that is a build-up towards Thapong Artist of The Year Awards (TAYA) is mostly dominated by painters and their visual works speak more than the brush that caresses the canvas. Thapong coordinator, Reginald Bakwena told Arts &...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 24 August 2018
Changing the culinary game
Unlike other chefs, the Tonota-born man uses his imagination and creativity into cooking, often at a very high level. Gaborone, who is famed by his brand, Faith Gaborone’s Kitchen can turn an ordinary meal into extraordinary, delicious dish...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 24 August 2018
Phenyo The Master to start monthly comic shows
“People were starting to wonder if I would come up with something new,” he said. Phenyo The Master said he would feature seasoned comedians like Rekunde, Stokie and Goodie The Bad. He said he started with them in 2008, hence why it was...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 24 August 2018
Poaching and the hunting ban: Oil and water
Former president, Ian Khama is adamant that his 2014 ban on professional hunting in Botswana was a masterstroke in the nick of time. Today, his critics point out that the decision was taken without consultation and has led to a population explosion,...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 24 August 2018
Remembering the Queen of Soul
At the time, I was on attachment at the Sun Newspapers in Cleveland, but also serving as a fellow at Cleveland State University. The others were students at the local private school, Case Western Reserve University. Mandela had just been released...
Titus Mbuya
| 24 August 2018
Court orders SOS to compensate fired Serowe director
Dimakatso Thabologo had sued the organisation for firing her for neglecting key responsibilities in running of the Village. The court found that SOS had dismissed Thabologo unfairly and ordered that they pay her wages for the eight months she had...
Mpho Mokwape
| 24 August 2018
Race family with history of multiple births
Mmegi this week visited the Race family compound where volunteers were busy building a house for Pego. After conducting interviews with some of Pego’s family members, Mmegi discovered that giving birth to multiple babies at the same time in...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 24 August 2018
Voters' roll headaches continue ahead of Bulela Ditswe
Mmegi has learnt that the voters’ roll is not yet ready, as some of the names were omitted when the voters’ roll was being compiled. Also, some of the membership cards are not ready despite the postponement of the primaries...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 24 August 2018
BDP's tumultuous primaries
There is however, fear that episodes of infighting and factionalism might dominate BDP politics post the primaries like in the past. Political commentator, Ndulamo Morima is amongst those who strongly believe that the outcome of the weekend...
Chakalisa Dube
| 24 August 2018
Quail eggs treatment for BP, diabetes
Catherine Keoagile keeps the birds and sells their eggs to mainly patients with high blood pressure, sugar diabetes and arthritis. The eggs are taken raw by either breaking one directly into the mouth or into water if one cannot stand the...
Onalenna Kelebeile 24 August 2018
Mookane councillor denies Bulela Ditswe blackmail claims
Setlalekgosi, who has been in Gaborone this week to exhibit his Charolais stud breed at the annual Gaborone Agricultural Show, confirmed to Mmegi that the rumours appear to be catching fire. “ I received a phone call from the village chief who...
Correspondent 24 August 2018
Cervical cancer sensitisation should start with men
The District Health Management Team official Otsile Seswae said at the Men’s Health Promotion Dialogue this week that it is imperative for women ensure that their partners circumcise to reduce chances of cervical cancer. It was also...
Onalenna Kelebeile 24 August 2018
TK's case exposes BDP double standards
The BDP secretary general, Mpho Balopi has indicated in his affidavit that the branch committee says Khama had not bothered addressing his electorate after being elected or appraise them on the issues that are being discussed in...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 24 August 2018
BCM bosses escape imprisonment by a whisker
In his latest legal problem, the attorney representing nine lecturers under the employ of BCM at the Francistown College of Technical and Vocational Education (FCTVE) want Siwawa and David Kgoboko, the chairperson of BCM’s Board of Directors,...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 24 August 2018
The ugly face of corruption
FRANCISTOWN: At least 19 officers have faced disciplinary action in relation to corrupt activities from last year to date at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and local authorities, Mmegi investigations have revealed. The most...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 24 August 2018
Legal termination possible but…
It seems indelicate to suggest that the Government of Botswana (GoB) has terminated its contract with Dignia Systems Pty Ltd (the contractor). The GoB seems to be pleading inability to discharge its obligations in terms of the contract. As a result...
Correspondent 24 August 2018
Consultant throws Seretse, Morotsi under the bus
The dispute emerged after the chief operations officer (COO) Duncan Morotsi was suspended for engaging a consultant without involving the Board. In June, the BERA Board suspended Morotsi over the alleged improper appointment of a consultant, Edwin...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 24 August 2018
'Harsh' Molale suspends Kerekang without P100,000 pay
He is an executive director of the newly established Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA). According to a source close to the development, Board chairperson, Eric Molale who is the new Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 24 August 2018
Inside the P241m 'ironclad' Israeli spy deal
Exclusive documents seen by Mmegi this week suggest Magosi will have an uphill climb to avoid paying the Israelis the outstanding balance of P118 million owed for various military equipment, including weapons and drones supplied under the...
Oarabile Mosikare 24 August 2018
Revealed: Why Morupule B deal failed
In June, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) announced that the deal had been scrapped at the request of the procuring entity, the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security. At the time, Ministry...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 24 August 2018
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