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Inside Page this week: Dance Duo To Represent The Country in Moscow

Staff Writer 08 March 2019

Inside Page this week: Local artist sets eyes on P1m artwork

Staff Writer 08 March 2019

Inside Page this week: Mascom board resists millionaire founder's 'comeback' bid

Staff Writer 08 March 2019

Back Page this week: Cometh the hour

Staff Writer 08 March 2019

Front Page this week: DCEC agents booted off CMB trail

Staff Writer 08 March 2019

Zimbabwe, Botswana

Selefu 08 March 2019

Trumpeting the truth over elephants

This time again, the country’s well-curated reputation as a beacon for democracy, sound governance, peace and unsurpassed beauty, is being ferociously ripped apart from a seemingly well-coordinated attack led by the global media, fuelled by...

Mmegi Editor | 08 March 2019

Botswana returns empty handed from rugby elections

Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) acting president, Sean Irish had thrown his name in the hat for additional member position. Khaled Babbou of Tunisia is the new RA president and his vice is Andrew Owor from Uganda. The treasurer is Tano Elvis from Ivory...

Calistus Kolantsho | 08 March 2019

Botswana fails to reap benefits from Region 5 Games

The 8th edition of the multi-discipline regional games was held in Gaborone, but a review of the competition, indicates that Botswana failed to capitalise on opportunities presented. A closed door Region 5 technical organ meeting to evaluate the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 08 March 2019

BFA enquires about COSAFA Cup hosting

COSAFA chief operations officer, Sue Destombes confirmed to Mmegi Sport this week that BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti had enquired about the possibility of the tournament coming to Botswana. “They have made enquiries about hosting COSAFA...

Calistus Kolantsho | 08 March 2019

Gilport get reprieve over 'defaulter'

The First Division committee had charged Lions for using Thabiso Keaikitse who was deemed improperly registered in their match against Modipane. The committee ruled in favour of Modipane, and Lions were docked three points and two goals. Lions...

Koketso Kgoboge 08 March 2019

Incentives for GU players, Galaxy undecided

GU director, Nicholas Zakhem said they have decided on the bonus for the players, although he did not disclose the figures. “We have incentives for both the players and the technical team. We also had an incentive for winning the...

Mqondisi Dube | 08 March 2019

BFA gets tough on coaches' qualifications

Unveiling the BFA’s four-year plan yesterday in Gaborone, technical director, Serame Letsoaka said the association would put a directive to the clubs that coaches without the required qualifications will not be permitted to coach in the leagues...

Kabelo Boranabi | 08 March 2019

Fans have their say

Christopher Bogatsu(TAFIC supporter)  “GU will win the match although it would not be an easy game. The team has been winning games consecutively and I don’t think that Jwaneng Galaxy will disturb their momentum. The past glory days...

Goitsemodimo Akanyang 08 March 2019

Four players tied in Yellow Boot race

Strikers have been goal shy in the current and other editions, except in 2012 when the then Township Rollers attacker, Mogakolodi Ngele set a record of six goals, which is yet to be surpassed. Since then, the Yellow Boot has not been won by more...

Kabelo Boranabi | 08 March 2019

When proponents of free-flowing football clash

Gaborone United’s (GU) Phillemon Makwengwe and his Jwaneng Galaxy counterpart, Miguel Da Costa, prefer attacking football, which is likely to rule out a sleep-inducing encounter when the two clash from opposite ends at the Francistown Sports...

Mqondisi Dube | 08 March 2019

Moloi, Setsile key to trophy destiny

Eyes would be on GU’s Dirang Moloi and Thero Setsile of Jwaneng Galaxy. The duo has stood out for their respective teams in the run up to the final with four assists and two goals between them in just four games played. They are expected to...

Kabelo Boranabi | 08 March 2019

Namibians throw weight behind Botswana's in elephant debate

A Sub-Committee appointed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana recently made its recommendations in a White Paper regarding the hunting ban and human-elephant conflict. We, as Namibian Conservationists, including environmental NGOs,...

Correspondent 08 March 2019

BCL dodges bullet in SA

At Christmas, Norilsk suddenly dropped its demands, saying it was terminating the contract and would rather focus on pursuing damages under arbitration. The Court of Appeal recently cleared the way for arbitration to begin in London. This week,...

Mbongeni Mguni | 08 March 2019

Debswana set to award mega Cut 9 contract

Late on Tuesday, Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security Minister, Eric Molale told Parliament that talks with the new contractor were completed in December. He however, did not name the contractor. Cut 9 involves the deepening of the...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 08 March 2019

Collaborating to tackle youth unemployment

The reality is that the severe shortage of employment opportunities coupled with the difficulty in setting up sustainable businesses in an environment which seems to cater only for established companies, has left unemployed youth facing a troubling...

Correspondent 08 March 2019

Letshego tightens screws as impairments jump 52%

Letshego also said the adoption of the IFRS 9 reporting standards, with effect from January 2018, had had the effect of raising overall impairment provisions. The microlender’s impairments rose to P361.5 million, up 52% from the previous year,...

Mbongeni Mguni | 08 March 2019

A re leboga tiro kgotsa modiri?

Go tlhalosa leina le, re ne ra re, ga re itse sentle mme re dumela gore, le biditswe ka gore, ka tsatsi la moletlo o, go jewa one mokoto tota. Mme one mokoto, e le eng? Mokoto ke nama e e jewang kwa kgotleng. Ka ngwao ya Setswana, ka kgotla ga e...

Sebofo Motshwane 08 March 2019

A Sidebar of Shame - Inventing corruption and letting the bad guys off the hook!

In a display of Orwellian power, sophisticated recording gadgets consistent with a professional spy setup were at work to expose what up to now remains unclear in motive and object. One wonders if this was internal anti-graft mechanisations of BPS or...

Thabo Masalila 08 March 2019

I support the motion

It is one the opposition were just too happy to vote to pass. It validated their long held aversion to the current, sick dispensation where an overly powerful President is accountable to no one but himself. On the other hand, it is one the Cava...

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae | 08 March 2019

Elephants through the eyes of Seronga natives

We used to scare them by beating the drums (ne re idaya dithini le di-diramu) and sometimes making a fire with grass and reeds (mmweni) so that the huge flame would scare them away.  This was done during the night and it gave us peace of...

Correspondent 08 March 2019

A decade later, private media returns to State House

The last time the President of Botswana had a date with the local media at his residence was almost 12 years ago in December 2007. It was a glorious cocktail event with the then president Festus Mogae. Many of the journalists who were on the guest...

Thalefang Charles | 08 March 2019

Communities turn spectators as 'White Saviours' battle

It could have been the 19th century novels written by H. Rider Haggard giving his British readers a never-seen-before, if not patently prejudiced, view into Africa, that ignited the West’s fascination with the Dark Continent. Haggard’s...

Mbongeni Mguni | 08 March 2019

On this Women's Day

This year’s theme recognises the role of innovation in advancing gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. It is a call for everyone to do things differently if we are to achieve transformative and better development outcomes...

Correspondent 08 March 2019

John slams shortage of textbooks, furniture in schools

Speaking at a school heads conference here recently, she said ensuring adequate resources for learners was a priority for her. John was responding to a comment from the chairperson of senior school heads, Gabalape Autlwetse. Autlwetse had said that...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 08 March 2019

Khama/Masisi: Who is the fairer of the two?

FRANCISTOWN: Ever since taking over the reigns of power from his former mentor Ian Khama some 11 months ago, Mokgweetsi Masisi has strictly presented himself as his own man. He is not stuck into his predecessor’s political shoes as many...

Ryder Gabathuse | 08 March 2019

Government doesn't care about Mabesekwa, UDC hopeful claims

He said this during a UDC star rally for Tonota-Mabesekwa, which was graced by UDC president Duma Boko and other party leaders recently. The rally, which was attended by scores of people, culminated with 58 new members welcomed into the party ranks....

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 08 March 2019

BMD VP, members quit to join UDC

According to sources, BMD vice president Tlamelo Mmatli, is set to represent the UDC in Molepolole South. He is said to have applied to the Umbrella as an individual member and  been admitted. “I have been a UDC member and even at...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 March 2019

CJ dragged into UDC, BMD conflict

The BMD is challenging its expulsion from the tri-party UDC coalition. On Wednesday this week, the Umbrella filed its papers at the High Court in Gaborone through their attorneys, Bayford & Associates. The president of the UDC, Duma Boko and the...

Lebogang Mosikare | 08 March 2019

Magistrate recuses herself as 'poaching kingpin' alleges foul play

Dumisani Moyo is suspected of being a major ivory and rhino horns poaching kingpin in the region. Moyo and his co-accused were allegedly found with rhino horns at or near Francistown/Orapa junction in 2012. His co-accused have since died. This week,...

Goitsemodimo Akanyang 08 March 2019

CHELSEA brings NY salon experience to Gabz

The event provided guests with the CHELSEA experience where they were transported for a night out in New York and very much in keeping with how the salon transports one the Big Apple by providing clean, modern and unique facilities. Guests also had...

Mompati Tlhankane | 08 March 2019

Lizibo to open stage for Ringo

Lizibo has previously shared the stage with Selaelo Setota in 2017. The paring of the two pop artistes will be the first event of Mascom Life Sessions. “I listened to his music in my mother’s first car as her favourite singer and now...

Ame Motimane 08 March 2019

Khoisan making fresh waves

Unveiled under the same record label that unearthed Motlha of Mmamotse fame,   Roc Lefatshe Records’ award-winning producer, Suffocate put them together. Khoisan exudes a very modern sound with undertones that play to their...

Ame Motimane 08 March 2019

Cotton On more than just a price tag

As delighted as they would be, they would soon realise that this looks as good as a high-end brand and a must purchase for ridiculous fashion trends. Now a global lifestyle leader, which is being hailed as a bigger changer to summer’s wardrobe...

Ame Motimane 08 March 2019

Local artist sets eyes on P1m artwork

Speaking of big money, the artist had just completed a stairway mural at Carera Holdings in Gaborone worth P100k.While he had cashed big money before with his artwork, Kenny Ketshotseng from Molepolole shed further insight into how making money from...

Mompati Tlhankane | 08 March 2019

Mascom board resists millionaire founder's 'comeback' bid

The proposed deal has reportedly displeased sections of the Mascom board, which is dominated by representatives of the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF). On Tuesday, a Bloomberg report said MTN’s stake, acquired in 2005 is about...

Mbongeni Mguni | 08 March 2019