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Calistus Kolantsho 15 February 2019
Inside Page this week: The matchstick magician fuels his passion
Calistus Kolantsho 15 February 2019
Inside Page this week: Spotlight on profit split in gov't, De Beers' talks
Calistus Kolantsho 15 February 2019
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Calistus Kolantsho 15 February 2019
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Calistus Kolantsho 15 February 2019
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Selefu 15 February 2019
Where is the list of convicted sex offenders?
It is was a norm under the previous administration that the names of those convicted of drunken driving are published every month in the Daily News, an initiative based on the persuasive logic that “naming and shaming” offenders is a...
Mmegi Editor
| 15 February 2019
Rugby committee faces the axe
The motion comes at a time when the Union is going through turbulent times, which has seen the successive resignation of two presidents. Two years have passed without an AGM with the last one held in 2016. The previous meeting flopped, as...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 15 February 2019
Suspended committee agitated by BFA's silence
An investigation was opened against the members over allegations of misappropriation of more than P160, 000. However, the affected claim they have not heard from the BFA since the suspension. BFA chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo said the...
Koketso Kgoboge 15 February 2019
Misgivings about monthly incentives
Soon after assuming power in 2008, Khama assigned the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC), Department of Sport and Recreation, Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) and the Botswana Football Association (BFA) to...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 15 February 2019
When away goal rule spoils a good night
Gaborone United (GU) and Township Rollers connived to dish sumptuous football. With the tie dismissed as a dead rubber, after Rollers took a commanding 2-0 from the first leg, GU roared back in stunning fashion to win the tie, after a 3-3 aggregate...
Mqondisi Dube
| 15 February 2019
Makwengwe's smart move
Just a fortnight ago, Makwengwe was dangerously skating on thin ice. “Zac (Zakhem) must get us a better coach,” reacted one GU fan on Facebook, after The Reds suffered an energy sapping 2-0 reversal at the hands of traditional foe,...
Mqondisi Dube
| 15 February 2019
Rollers in search of response against Orapa
Rollers meet an Orapa side looking to rescue their title hopes after a mixture of results of late. The Ostriches are just three points behind Popa and tomorrow’s clash can cement the side as serious contenders for the title as...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 15 February 2019
Wet start for 'KgaaTshoo' FA Cup
The cup was last played in 2012 with soft drink manufacturing company, Coca-Cola as the sponsor. This time around telecommunications company, Orange Botswana has come on board and the competition is played under the tagline #KgaaTshoo, shortened...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 15 February 2019
Ministry backtracks on teachers' allowances
The MoBE had issued a savingram last month, indicating that teachers would be paid P500 per day, which was to be taxed. But the Ministry has decided to revert to the previous arrangement where teachers were paid P500 per day for inter schools...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 15 February 2019
Was Rollers robbed?
But the tournament’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) intervened and indicated that the away goal rule does not apply beyond the 90 minutes. However, a closer look at the rules does not clearly state when the away goal ceases to count. Clause...
Mqondisi Dube
| 15 February 2019
Donkey population drops to 35-year low
Overlooked, often abused and under-appreciated, the lowly donkey faces an existential struggle following years of brutal slaughter fuelled by a blossoming market in China. From being viewed simply as draught power with no direct financial value,...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 15 February 2019
Patayamatebele: The cradle of local Catholicism
One would think that Forest Hill with its hosting of Moreneng, a convent and St. Josephs College, represents the earliest part of the Catholic Church activity in Botswana. The present day splendour of hosting the Commerce Park, Game City, Ave...
Phillip Segadika 15 February 2019
Of Khama's late entrance and not so rosy retreat - A rebuttal
The article is a remarkable presentation of conjecture and a serious indictment on the professional and/or trade credentials of the writer. We state for the record that Mmegi submitted the names of Koketso Kgoboge and Keoagile Bonang for...
Correspondent 15 February 2019
Local gov't dodges tender bullet
The ministry through the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) and the ministry’s chairperson of tender committee has been battling in court with Prinsan Group over the tender that was cancelled in 2017. Before the tender...
Mpho Mokwape
| 15 February 2019
A re ne re ela tlhoko
Rre Sethibenyane o bolelwa e sale monana, a le dingwaga di le masome mararo le boraro. Go ya ka polelo e re e bonyeng, e rile go bona mananeo a le mantsi jalo, ene a ya le lenaneo la ISPAAD (Integrated Support Programme for Arable Agriculture...
Sebofo Motshwane 15 February 2019
Remembering St Janani Luwum - The metaphor of Africa's unsung icons!
Details of the man Valentine’s Day is named after are contested. Two men are listed, the first a Roman priest and the second a bishop. One thing is agreed upon: he was martyred on February 14th. As conflated biographies circulate the most...
Thabo Masalila 15 February 2019
A case for a forensic audit on procurement expenditure and land acquisition
I will then close my practice, in the interest of national service to go and help you investigate and prosecute the thugs. Anything short of that will be an exercise in futility. What we are presently having is some cheap distraction at Bakang...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 15 February 2019
Murder convict gets 20 years
When delivering a summary of the judgement, Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe said it was not in doubt that Youngman Dube murdered Hanifa Dube at Matshelagabedi and then later simulated that his wife died in a car accident. He said although it was...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 15 February 2019
Magistrate threatens to release Nkomazana in theft, graft case
Nkomazana, who is of Zimbabwean origin, and a former gardener, is facing 10 charges including alleged theft of P3.9 million from his late boss, Solomon Tlhapane. Mathaka, clearly irked by lack of action from prosecution, said he was...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 15 February 2019
Court prevails over Siwawa for CEO post
The Court of Appeal (CoA) recently approved that the non-banking authority was right in refusing the Old Mutual to appoint one Leonard Siwawa as its CEO for dishonest behaviour. According to court documents in 2016, Old Mutual proposed to NBFIRA to...
Mpho Mokwape
| 15 February 2019
What council dissolution, Sowa Township Authority clueless
The former Cabinet minister reached a point where she resolved to dissolve the Sowa Township Authority after a stand-off with the councillors over outstanding mileage allowances. Venson-Moitoi’s decision to dissolve the council came about...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 15 February 2019
Inclusion or Exclusion:The difference jobs can bring to PwDs
There seems to be consensus within the international community that PwDs are disproportionally affected by high unemployment, economically inactivate and have insufficient social protection which further exacerbates their risk of poverty. The World...
Correspondent 15 February 2019
Transgenders must make own decisions - Tshireletso
Speaking on Tuesday in Parliament, Tshireletso said transgender people have the same rights just as any citizen is entitled to enjoy and they should be given that respect for who they are and also should be treated equally. Tshireletso said...
Kebone Laetsang 15 February 2019
Gaolathe in do-or-die for 'new Botswana'
When responding to the 2019-2020 Botswana Annual Budget Speech in Parliament recently, Gaolathe said there was need for a new Botswana that gives all people sustainable jobs and opportunities. He added that the ultimate aim of their plan was...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 15 February 2019
BDP power play: SG vs executive secretaries
In context, his/ her role is to provide support to the secretary general (SG) so that he/she can effectively help grow the party and make it relevant. The position has often been allocated to a person who has good grasp of the party tradition and...
Chakalisa Dube
| 15 February 2019
EU puts Botswana on dirty money blacklist
In a statement, the EU – which is the world’s single richest market – said due to the listing, banks and other entities covered by EU anti-money laundering rules would be required to apply increased checks on financial operations...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 15 February 2019
Three in the race, as Pula Steel auction ends
While four bidders paid the deposit required to secure documents related to the sale, only three ultimately submitted bids for the mothballed steel plant based in Selebi-Phikwe. On Wednesday, Pula Steel liquidator, John Hinchliffe told...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 15 February 2019
Norilsk 'death match' shifts to London
Representatives of the Russian nickel giant –the world’s biggest producer of the base metal – told BusinessWeek that all eyes were on the LCIA giving its go ahead for proceedings to commence in the British capital. Last Friday,...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 15 February 2019
The sorry state of the world economy
NEW YORK: January is traditionally a time for assessing the developments of the previous year, in order to anticipate what the new one has in store. Unfortunately, even though we may be at a turning point for the better politically, the data that...
Correspondent 15 February 2019
Letlole investors approve P235m Cresta deal
The hotels are President Hotel, Cresta Lodge, both in Gaborone, Thapama Hotel in Francistown and Cresta Bosele in Selebi-Phikwe. The deal is classified as a related party transaction as the Botswana Development Corporation holds 66% equity in...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 15 February 2019
Slow Wizzy releases 11 tracked Afro Pop album
Even though his first single, Look Look, was already receiving rave reviews and massive airplay from local radio stations, Slow Wizzy, as he is called in the music industry had doubts about prospects of his next project, however, it has proven that...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 15 February 2019
Thick-skinned Vee delivers mournful Money Language
Since his music was being criticised, the award-winning artist has gone from flaunting his success on social media to showing off his luxurious cars and fancy houses. Last year, the artist even wrote a song called Dololo directed at his...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 15 February 2019
Moroka's Love Bite gives insight on relationship challenges
When lovebirds were busy celebrating their affection on Valentine’s Day yesterday, Moroka decided to launch his book and inspire lovers. The launch was held at Maitisong Theatre. In an interview with Arts & Culture, the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 15 February 2019
Mosha Wellness Spa: A classy massage palour
The last time I had a massage was two years ago in the bush during Nedbank’s Tour De Tuli. It was long time coming so I visited the newly relocated and revamped Mosha Wellness Spa at Avani Resort. I opted for the 30 minutes Swedish back...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 15 February 2019
The matchstick magician fuels passion
Mbaiwa uses PVA adhesive to attach and align the matchsticks onto a plywood board. He then uses soldering iron to draw on the board. The artist, who also doubles as a roadside entrepreneur, told Arts & Culture that at first he used to burn...
Ame Motimane 15 February 2019
BDF commandos protect Morupisi, Masire
Although the two were cagey with details, it is said that since last May, government decided to deploy BDF commandos at the residences of the namesakes as a security measure. “It is not clear why the two men are provided with security by the...
Staff Writer 15 February 2019
BOSETU knee-deep in sleaze - Auditors
ZHE is a logistics company, which is now on its knees despite BOSETU having injected at least P30 million in it. BOSETU had engaged Pashur Investments to carry out an audit into the company it had bought a 25% stake in three years ago. They wanted...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 15 February 2019
Spotlight on profit split in gov't, De Beers' talks
The current profit split gives Botswana 81% of earnings from Debswana and the De Beers the balance, through taxes, royalties and dividends. At its heart, the sales agreement between De Beers and GoB governs the conditions around the sale of diamonds...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 15 February 2019
The cost of getting blacklisted by the EU
Global entities responsible for payments and settlements are part of the EU’s anti-money laundering rules and with Wednesday’s blacklisting, are on high alert for transactions emanating from Botswana. The net effect is an inconvenience...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 15 February 2019
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