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Inside Page this week: Stretch Goes All The Way Up

Goitsemodimo Kaelo 08 February 2019

Inside Page this week: Photographer to shine at the world stage

Goitsemodimo Kaelo 08 February 2019

Inside Page this week: Matambo reaches the edge with P7bn deficit

Goitsemodimo Kaelo 08 February 2019

Back Page this week: BFA summons Bright ahead of dismissal

Goitsemodimo Kaelo 08 February 2019

Front Page this week: Masisi flexes muscles

Goitsemodimo Kaelo 08 February 2019

Venson-Moitoi

Selefu 08 February 2019

Humans first, animals follow

Like we said before, cattle ranchers in the west fought for rapidly declining, drought ravaged pastures with the safari industry which argued that wildlife brought revenues of a more sustainable and less fickle nature. In those years in the north,...

Mmegi Editor | 08 February 2019

BBA cries foul over BNSC's courts decision

The matter has been dragging before the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) and this week it was brought before the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Tshekedi Khama. According to sources, BNSC had long signed a...

Calistus Kolantsho | 08 February 2019

TK rescues karate over hosting

BOKA was forced to appeal to the ministry, after the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) turned down their request to host the continental tournament. BOKA was accused of failing to follow BNSC procedures on hosting. BOKA had also appointed a...

Calistus Kolantsho | 08 February 2019

Misdirected request proves Special Olympics' saviour

The request for P900, 000 was meant to land on the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) desk, but instead, was sent to MYSC. Special Olympics wanted to use the money to purchase tickets in order to participate at the 2019 Special Olympics World...

Calistus Kolantsho | 08 February 2019

Rugby on autopilot as members desert

Some of the executive committee members have left town, Ernest Mantsi (secretary general) is in Mmadinare while Donald Kandima (additional member) stays in Maun. Vice president-administration, Bob Lekan and vice president-technical, Sean Irish are...

Calistus Kolantsho | 08 February 2019

Wanderers look to leapfrog TAFIC

Two points separate the two sides, after TAFIC dropped points at Sua Flamingoes, while Wanderers did their assignment soundly in a 4-1 win over Francistown City Greens. Now the ball is in Wanderers court to leapfrog TAFIC. An intense three-horse...

Koketso Kgoboge 08 February 2019

Botswana among countries proposed for Dakar race

According to reports, race organisers are mulling over the idea of bringing the rally back to Africa, with the southern part of the continent being preferred destination. The race was held in Senegal until 2008 due to security threats in West...

Kabelo Boranabi | 08 February 2019

GU, BDF XI eye Cup upsets

Defending champions, Township Rollers and Jwaneng Galaxy did themselves favours, after winning the first leg ties. Popa will be away to cross town rivals, Gaborone United (GU) on a Saturday afternoon clash at the National Stadium.  The Blues...

Kabelo Boranabi | 08 February 2019

Trio to join TS Galaxy in July

A last minute administrative blunder saw the players’ deal fall through, but TS Galaxy owner, Tim Sukazi has said the players will join up with the rest of the squad during the July transfer window. Two of the three players, Gaolaolwe and...

Mqondisi Dube | 08 February 2019

BFA hits back over failed deals

BFA marketing and public relations officer, Tumo Mpatane said the clubs should have informed the association about the late deals as it was the South African, and not the local window that closed on January 31. Therefore, he said there was no reason...

Mqondisi Dube | 08 February 2019

Use of student records for student support, counselling vital

The second event was the Southern Africa mathematical Sciences Association Conference held at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST),  in Palapye from November 19-22, 2018. Papers presented at this conference...

Correspondent 08 February 2019

BFA summons Bright ahead of dismissal

Bright confirmed receiving the letter, but would not disclose further details, save to say he has responded to the BFA. “Yes, I received a letter asking me to show cause why action can not be taken. I have responded but I cannot tell you my...

Mqondisi Dube | 08 February 2019

The state of human rights in relation to key populations, HIV and sexual and reproductive health

 As we celebrate the UDHR anniversary, we also need to take stock to reflect on humanity’s journey on this incredible path of realising human rights for all. In doing so, we must acknowledge that whilst the rhetoric has been on the...

Key Dingake 08 February 2019

Lebanna's hard work pays off

The 26-year-old young wowan is a director for Little Miss Princess World, an international beauty pageant that brings young girls to battle with other winners from all over the globe. In an interview with Arts & Culture, Lebanna said she prides...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 08 February 2019

The Manhattans come to town

The Manhattans are a legendary classic R&B vocal group that managed to achieve incredible success and longevity by adapting their style to fit the ever-changing times.  Formed in the 1960s as a doo wop-influenced R&B quintet, The...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 08 February 2019

Ke eo gape

Ba bangwe ba apeye dijo kwa malwapeng mme ba rwale ba ye go rekisa fa tlase ga tsela. Bangwe ba rekise tsa masimio, dingwe di budule, tse dingwe di le tala. Bangwe gape, re bone ba rekisa ditlhare. E re re bona jaana, bangwe re se ke re akanyetse...

Sebofo Motshwane 08 February 2019

Boy child circumcision is genital mutilation

I don’t know how prevalent the practice is in Botswana but I am told it exists, in some form, in some tribes. I am yet to understand why we don’t have a specific law against it. But then, we woke up the other year to the reality that we...

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae | 08 February 2019

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it

The reality though, an arrogant display of wilful political divide which walked unsuspecting members into a new culture of exclusion and hierarchy. The architects of the retreat CAVA – a shadowy faction in this long season of political unease...

Thabo Masalila 08 February 2019

'Rare-earth minerals could be bigger than coal'- Molale

Rare earth minerals are a group of 17 highly valued elements with applications including fuel cells, components of electric vehicles, magnets for hybrid cars and other technology. Coal, meanwhile, is estimated to be in the order of 200 billion tonnes...

Mbongeni Mguni | 08 February 2019

Financial stability in abnormal times

Normally, one would say “yes.” The kind of full-blown systemic global financial crisis that erupted a decade ago is not like a typical septennial recession. The much lower frequency of systemic crises reflects two realities: policymakers...

Correspondent 08 February 2019

Storytelling key to quality films

Speaking to Arts & Culture during the just-ended master classes that were held this week, Triegaardt said the classes were geared towards character development in storytelling.  “Amongst others, we looked at fictional relationships...

Mompati Tlhankane | 08 February 2019

Fine art photographer to shine at the world stage

Leipego will be one of the 18,000 visitors, collectors, galleries, curators, artists and art journalists to attend this year’s instalment of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre...

Mompati Tlhankane | 08 February 2019

Botswana SMEs struggle to penetrate export markets

This is as a result of promoters’ poor quality of their products, lack of entrepreneurial skills, lack of finance and inconsistency in production. For the past decades, high numbers local SMEs have failed in their first phase of operation,...

Pauline Dikuelo | 08 February 2019

Minchin & Kelly, stakeholders celebrate firm's move

DLA Piper, which Minchin & Kelly is a member, was also represented by colleagues from Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe and Zambia who attended the event. Though they have been at the new premises since...

Correspondent 08 February 2019

MoH, Spar donate sanitary pads to pupils

The two partnered for this initiative to provide for over 1,400 schoolgirls countrywide. When delivering her speech, the Spar Botswana human resource manager, Elizabeth Leepile said Spar Botswana contributed precious ideas to make the donation a...

Ookeditse Malesela 08 February 2019

Sp. Constables sense sinister motives for non-selection to Otse

The duo, who requested anonymity for fear of victimisation, told Mmegi that they applied last November but were left disappointed in January following the release of a list of enrolled special constables. Mercy* told this publication that she has...

Ookeditse Malesela 08 February 2019

BOFEPUSU undecided who to back at 2019 polls

This is the assumption on the bromance between President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s led government and trade unions. BOFEPUSU secretary general, Tobokani Rari yesterday acknowledged that the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) under the new leadership is...

Chakalisa Dube | 08 February 2019

Chamber of Mines ease financial problems

The local mining chapter’s money woes started after some local mining houses ceased operations as a result of low commodity prices amongst other factors. Through their subscriptions, the mining companies were BCM’s main source of income...

Lebogang Mosikare | 08 February 2019

Gov't U-turns on prohibitive medical policy

This subsequently led to the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) dropping the legal action it pursued at the High Court. The health policy, which was introduced in March 29, 2017 through a savingram by permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 08 February 2019

Alleged paedophile on the prowl in Letlhakane

They recently relayed their fears to the police in the village, which led to the arrest and subsequent appearance before the Letlhakane Magistrate Court of Oscar Marumo, 41. This was last year. Marumo’s arrest and subsequent appearance in court...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 08 February 2019

Unpaid police scarce skills allowances cost gov't

Just last year one of its employees, a managing director of International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Otse, Kelebemang Montlhanka, dragged the police commissioner to court over unpaid scarce skills since 2009. Montlhanka who is due to be paid...

Mpho Mokwape | 08 February 2019

‘Legal practice contributes to illicit financial flows'

According to the Law Society of Botswana (LSB), the legal practice contributed significantly to the recent poor showing in the international ratings for Anti- Money Laundering and control of illicit financial flows by Financial Action Task Force...

Mpho Mokwape | 08 February 2019

UDC's Digwa unfazed by Tsogwane's potency

Should Tsogwane lose in October, and President Mokgweetsi Masisi and the BDP prevail in the 2019 general elections, then Tsogwane’s loss will throw Masisi’s succession plans into disarray if he so wishes to stick with the incumbent VP...

Lebogang Mosikare | 08 February 2019

Of Khama's late entrance and not-so-rosy retreat

The party emerged out of the retreat disordered and more bruised than they were prior to the meeting. Besides the presence of all its structures, it had attracted many party veterans of all the Parliaments since 1965. For the first time, the meet...

Koketso Kgoboge 08 February 2019

Masisi flexes muscles

That is if videos shot behind closed doors are anything to go by. In one video, which is 2:35 minutes long, he told the hall full of democrats from all over the country that he was no weakling. Masisi reminded the party faithful that he still abided...

Staff Writer 08 February 2019

UDC women await feedback

During the last Botswana National Front Women’s League (BNFWL) congress, which was held in Tonota around November, BNFWL president Dorcas Mothusi said they were going to propose to the UDC central committee to have 10 women parliamentary...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 08 February 2019

BDP's ES exit unclear

The BDP Central Committee (CC) meeting, which is normally scheduled for every first Monday of the month, was postponed because some members of the committee did not turn up. The meeting failed after a successful party retreat that was held over the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 February 2019

Motshwarakgole in hot soup for endorsing Masisi

The warring factions within the National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and Parastatal Manual Workers Union (NALCGPMWU) leadership have taken the battle to new heights in order to land their grip on the control of the union. According to...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 08 February 2019

Matambo reaches the edge with P7bn deficit

Although the minister did not clarify in his budget speech on Monday, the 2019/20 deficit is expected to be largely funded from borrowings and drawdowns from the foreign reserves. Matambo however added that more would be squeezed out from fees,...

Mbongeni Mguni | 08 February 2019