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Inside Page this week: Donald Molosi Talks New Book

Staff Writer 01 February 2019

Inside Page this week: Nako Timepieces release women's collection

Staff Writer 01 February 2019

Inside Page this week: Tax dodgers swindle BURS P9.2bn

Staff Writer 01 February 2019

Back Page this week: BPL considers dress code for coaches

Staff Writer 01 February 2019

Front Page this week: Battle lines drawn

Staff Writer 01 February 2019

The President

Selefu 01 February 2019

Kebonang's mother, Seretse await fate in NPF saga

The two cases, which are part of the P230 million National Petroleum Fund (NPF) money laundering scandal are today before the Court of Appeal; first one being a ruling on the car and the latter arguments. Mooketsi got entangled in the NPF saga as...

Mpho Mokwape | 01 February 2019

Happy civil service means healthy economy

The meeting was not just meant for salaries of civil servants, but also to look at their general conditions of service.  This is a welcome move, taking into consideration that currently, the Public Service Bargaining Council has been paralysed....

Mmegi Editor | 01 February 2019

Karate dissolves LOC but hosting preps on track

At first BOKA was told to forget about hosting the event as the karate body had failed to follow laid down Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) hosting procedures. However, BNSC later changed its mind and allowed preparations for the event to...

Calistus Kolantsho | 01 February 2019

From the Delta skies to conquering Dakar

As a young boy, growing up in the diamond-mining town of Jwaneng, Branch always had a passion for motor racing. “It started when I was four years-old and it has grown since. It was a family sport.  I just loved the adrenalin. Since I was...

Mqondisi Dube | 01 February 2019

Pressure on Flamingoes in TAFIC clash

Flamingoes’ wounds are still fresh from a recent 4-0 drubbing at the hands of TAFIC in their own backyard. They are lagging eight points behind the leaders, Morupule Wanderers, in position three.  A defeat could throw their title ambitions...

Koketso Kgoboge 01 February 2019

Rollers duo sold cheap- P300k

In a busy transfer window for local players, four crossed the border to sign for the sides in Botswana’s neighbouring country. Jwaneng Galaxy’s attacker, Thero Setsile and Township Rollers’ Simisane Mathumo join Gaolaolwe and...

Kabelo Boranabi | 01 February 2019

TK orders forensic audit at BNSC

This follows the abrupt resignation of the Commission’s chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng last week. According to sources, Khama took the decision to order a forensic audit, amid reports of misappropriation of funds. “This is sport and...

Calistus Kolantsho | 01 February 2019

Makhwengwe seeks redemption against Orapa

The two sides will meet at the Molepolole Sports Complex in an afternoon kick off. The Ostriches have proved to be Reds’ hoodoo side, winning eight of the 11 matches between the teams. GU have only beaten their weekend’s opponents twice,...

Kabelo Boranabi | 01 February 2019

Motiki eager to play again after accident

The road mishap, which happened last October just before Sowa, claimed the life of Lovemore Murirwa and left two other colleagues injured. Murirwa was behind the wheel at the time of the accident when his car, a Toyota Alteza, veered off the road...

Lebogang Kokoro 01 February 2019

Teachers to be paid P500 for sports activities

There was uncertainty over the immediate future of sports, after the Ministry took a decision to cancel overtime allowances for teachers involved in sports activities.But Mmegi Sport has learnt that teachers would now be paid P500, which would be...

Calistus Kolantsho | 01 February 2019

BPL considers dress code for coaches

This will ensure clubs keep a professional appearance, as well as protect the image of the sponsors. During last weekend’s Mascom Top 8 semi-final matches, some coaches’ dress code left a lot to be desired. In contrast, in neighbouring...

Chakalisa Dube | 01 February 2019

BCL Mine workers: From formal employment to drawing of lots

SELEBI-PHIKWE: A walk around the mall in this once vibrant town shows many disheartening scenes. Handfuls of people loiter the streets, a sharp break from the past when the streets were teeming with life. During the yesteryears, it was common to see...

Lebogang Mosikare | 01 February 2019

Make or break retreat for BDP in Palapye

Another important agenda item is to convince presidential race hopeful and former Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi to withdraw her bid to challenge Masisi as party president. While the BDP leadership would...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 01 February 2019

Govt could outsource 60% of jobs in lowest grades

The recommendation is contained in a report by Malaysian consultants that is at the centre of the public service salary negotiations which began on Thursday between the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) and six public sector...

Mbongeni Mguni | 01 February 2019

Apostolic Nuncio to pay last respect to Setlalekgosi

Setlalekgosi, who was the first Motswana to become a bishop, will be laid to rest tomorrow at Christ the King Cathedral. Bishop Setlalekgosi died at the age of 91 after being ill for sometime.  “He was treated at the Bokamoso Private...

Staff Writer 01 February 2019

Leo ke sekgowa

Mongwe o ka botsa gore ke eng go twe pula e, e ne e le ya matlakadibe. Motswana e a re a re, pula ke ya matlakadibe, a bo a raya gore, e ne ya na e le ntsi thata, mme godimo ga moo, ya senya, ya tla ka dilo tse di maswe. E re e le pula e nele sentle...

Sebofo Motshwane 01 February 2019

The origins of the sins of Maboane: Crimes that nations pay for parliamentary disobedience

In a bizarre convergence, the spies were sheltered by the madam of a local brothel. Rahab, of course, was engaged in oldest profession. Joshua’s example has been followed ever since in a milieu where lessons are learnt and then forgotten. The...

Thabo Masalila 01 February 2019

Basic legal education must be compulsory at secondary school level

That is what I see myself as. That doesn’t make me any different really. Far from it. I know many leaned friends who hold that same confession. They sleep and wake up with the problems of their clients in mind. When injustice happens, they...

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae | 01 February 2019

SADC under fire for silence on Zim

For years, the regional bloc has often been chided for playing a pedestrian role whenever Botswana’s neighbour underwent turmoil.  Zimbabwe has experienced severe unrest since the beginning of the year, but SADC has largely remained silent...

Chakalisa Dube | 01 February 2019

Stock-theft bill to consider juvenile security

Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Shaw Kgathi presented the Bill to NYD on Monday. The Bill seeks to increase penalties for stock-theft offences and to make a provision for the confiscation of instruments used in the commission of...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 01 February 2019

Primary level subject specialisation consultations ongoing

Arone told Ntlo Ya Dikgosi (NYD) on Tuesday that at the moment he is unable to say whether his ministry will consider subject specialisation or not, however, there are ongoing consultations and the research to determine such. He said that currently,...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 01 February 2019

DPSM interdicted from unions de-recognition

The ruling comes in the wake of the five trade unions, Botswana Land Boards and Local Authorities and Health Workers’ Union, Botswana Sectors of Educators’ Trade Union, Botswana Teachers Union and The National Amalgamated Local Central...

Mpho Mokwape | 01 February 2019

Mogapi is Setlalekgosi's brightest student

Setlalekgosi JSS emerged the best performing school after scooping first position regionally with a pass rate of 72.8% and placed fourth nationally.  Mogapi bagged seven As and two Bs, giving him an overall grade of an A and an opportunity to be...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 01 February 2019

Gov't offers 3%, braces for employee backlash

For the year 2020 /2021, the employer has also proposed the same figures.  However, unions through Botswana Public Employees Union, Botswana Nurses Union and Botswana Federation of Public Parastatals Private Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) affiliated...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 01 February 2019

Tsogwane's mettle to be tested

FRANCISTOWN: President Masisi pulled a shocker when he nominated Tsogwane as Botswana’s second citizen shortly after he ascended to the presidency. The BDP legislators who hold a majority vote in the August House thereafter endorsed Tsogwane...

Lebogang Mosikare | 01 February 2019

Venson-Moitoi does the unthinkable

SEROWE: Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) presidential aspirant, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi’s voice is calm and authoritative. She speaks slowly and exudes confidence that commands attention. Her words are punctuated with some silent pauses through...

Thalefang Charles | 01 February 2019

Mandatory company re-registration kicks off in June

Any company that fails to migrate to the Online Business Registration System (OBRS) will be considered non-existent after June next year. The re-registration is the result of a raft of laws passed last year to stamp out economic vices such as money...

Kaone Maje 01 February 2019

Reaping the benefits of African economic integration

ABIDJAN: When Kwame Nkrumah, under whose leadership Ghana became the first African country to claim independence in 1957, was overthrown by a military coup in 1966, few of his fellow citizens shed a tear for his regime. But one aspect of his legacy...

Correspondent 01 February 2019

Cassper hints at National Stadium #FillUp concert

The rapper posted on his Facebook wall asking his fans whether to fill up the National Stadium this year. Cassper said this right after successfully thrilling his fans at the YAMAs pre-party last weekend at the Stanbic Bank Piazza. “Botswana...

Mompati Tlhankane | 01 February 2019

Court case was unnecessary - interim BOMU chair

A group of disgruntled BOMU members, amongst them renowned music promoter Gilbert ‘PP Wa Pimp’ Seagile and some artistes had taken BOMU interim committee led by Moshaga to court to interdict the awards ceremony last Friday. They argued...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 01 February 2019

Distruction Boyz to perform at Cigar's Sunday Drums

The event organiser, Godwin ‘Exotic’ Sebina of Exzozo Entertainment told Arts & Culture in an interview that the event will be Botswana’s edition of Distruction Boyz’s manager Sphamandla “Spha” Gumede’s...

Mompati Tlhankane | 01 February 2019

SA's comedian David Kau comes to Botswana

Event coordinator, Fish Pabalinga said Kau has decided to start his comedy tour in Botswana as part of his 20th year anniversary celebration  in the comedy industry. He pointed out that a number of local comedians and those from South Africa...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 01 February 2019

Nako Timepieces release women's collection

While they recently unveiled their Nako Three Dikgosi Edition, they have now released a women’s collection christened the Nako Marula-Retro. This Nako collection was designed and conceived exclusively for women. The new collection was inspired...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 01 February 2019

Choppies loses P95m as Zim shops burnt, looted

Zimbabweans embarked on a three-day national stayaway recently to protest the shock fuel prices increase, but the peaceful protests turned violent with soldiers unleashed on protestors. Human rights organisations in the country said up to 12 people...

Mbongeni Mguni | 01 February 2019

Disaster looms as drought pushes farmers to the brink

A survey released last week by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) confirms what many around the country already fear: the poor rains in the first half of the season and their inconsistency in the second have driven away farmers...

Mbongeni Mguni | 01 February 2019

Masisi had promised me VP - Venson-Moitoi

SEROWE: The veteran politician, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi does not beat about the bush when she expresses her disappointment. “Of course I was disappointed because I had been promised; it is normal. I had been asked by the President, the current...

Oarabile Mosikare 01 February 2019

Tax dodgers swindle BURS P9.2bn

Known as trade misinvoicing, the trick involves fraudulently manipulating the price, quantity, or quality of a good or service on an invoice submitted to Customs, in order to pay less tax or face a lower tax obligation. Companies benefiting from tax...

Pauline Dikuelo | 01 February 2019