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Inside Page this week: What is Easter?

Correspondent 12 April 2019

Inside Page this week: Botswana Youth Awards Slated For This Month

Correspondent 12 April 2019

Inside Page this week: Working together is critical to success

Correspondent 12 April 2019

Inside Page this week: High Court unlocks gov't funding freeze on BCL

Correspondent 12 April 2019

Back Page this week: Game On

Correspondent 12 April 2019

Front Page this week: Masisi, Venson-Moitoi meet fruitless

Correspondent 12 April 2019

Iyelele re tla dika re rileng wee!

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Selefu 12 April 2019

Farming: Fertile hope, futile cause

Known as the country’s “first borns,” farmers were the backbone of this economy long before shiny stones were discovered in the Motloutse River in the mid-1950s, sparking the diamond era. Even in the diamond age, farming activities...

Mmegi Editor | 12 April 2019

BAA's Abidjan trip in limbo

The team is expected to fly out tomorrow, but the association has not figured out where it will pluck the P200, 000 gap from.  BAA intends to send 23 athletes and three officials, who include two coaches and a manager. BAA treasurer, Brian...

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 April 2019

Tse Nala kept in the dark over Rollers case

Miscellaneous failed to show up at the game citing their inability to travel after the fixture was changed at the 11th hour.  That week they were initially scheduled to play against Notwane in Serowe before they were informed that they had to...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 12 April 2019

Semenya gender case on CAA's agenda

The double Olympic champion dragged the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to CAS, seeking to overturn a new set of rules aimed at lowering the testosterone levels in some female athletes. The new rules, which were put on hold...

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 April 2019

BFA 'kingmaker' cautions TK

Khama recently expressed concerns over how the BFA is run, raising several concerns. However, Radipotsane, a kingmaker in the BFA politics, cautioned Khama, and said he must tread carefully on the association’s matters. “It is simple,...

Mqondisi Dube | 12 April 2019

Mascom, volleyball affair ends

Mascom has been the title sponsor of the national volleyball league, but after failing to reach an agreement, BVF is now looking elsewhere. BVF vice president-administration, Ndibo Lebala told Mmegi Sport that they tried many times to secure...

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 April 2019

Young Turks rise up to the coaching challenge

The conveyor belt churning out coaches has rather been slow at the Botswana Football Association (BFA), only gathering pace in recent years. With only three coaches holding the CAF A licence, and none with a Pro Licence, it has been rather a subdued...

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 April 2019

League enters 'snooze or lose' stage

Jwaneng Galaxy Position: Leaders Points: 56 Remaining games: Gaborone United (away), BR Highlanders (home), Orapa United (home), Mochudi Centre Chiefs (away). The high riding Galaxy Stars do not look like a side that would drop points any time...

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 April 2019

Ndiyapo relishes new role as GNT coach

Letsholathebe is amongst several of his former national teammates such as Pontsho Moloi and Michael Mogaladi who ventured into coaching immediately after they hung up their boots. The former Police XI defender was appointed GNT coach last month,...

Chakalisa Dube | 12 April 2019

Pressure mounts on Zapata

At the time, they reached the CAF Champions League group stages while winning a domestic double under Nikola Kavazovic. The Argentine arrived at the club with less fanfare as the Popa faithful doubted his capabilities following two and half years at...

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 April 2019

Game on!

Township Rollers were cantering to their fourth successive title, and appeared lonely at the top since the fall from grace of Mochudi Centre Chiefs, who had emerged as their perennial bête noire over the seasons.  No other side, other than...

Mqondisi Dube | 12 April 2019

'Betrayal' in the August House as money talks

They tenderly addressed each other, lovingly supported one another’s comments, respectfully obeyed procedures and the Speaker, as they smoothly awarded themselves a salary increment. The August House is notoriously hostile, with legislators...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 12 April 2019

'We co-existed with wild animals'

We were always advised to use a knife to collect melons and whatever was in the fields, otherwise just pulling by the hand would bring attention from wild animals, especially elephants. We called it tama, a taboo. There was a certain way of disposing...

Correspondent 12 April 2019

Will Tashy's 'royal' quest end well?

A competition offering a dream wedding worth P200,000 is going viral on a local social media platform.  To qualify, one has to post publicly how they met the love of their life and the story that gets the most likes is in the running to win the...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 12 April 2019

When a flight of hope crash-lands

When they hear of human trafficking, most people think of strangers snatching unsuspecting victims through a trick or violence. The truth is that the very people you know and trust so much can be wolves in sheep skins. Just ask Bakgori...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 12 April 2019

Casinos rake in P280m from gambling

Gambling Authority (GA), chief executive officer Thulisizwe Johnson was addressing the parastatal’s national stakeholder pitso held recently. He was responding to a question by Cresta Hotel’s area general manager (North) Robert Kabuzu,...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 12 April 2019

A go ntse jalo?

Go ya ka polelo e re e bonyeng, e ne ya re monogwaga ka kgwedi ya Mopitlo, Rre Lekang Motoane, a tlhongwa kgosi ya motse o. Ka tiro ga e ke e tlhoka mogolo go e tiisa moko, re utlwa fa Rre Tumelo Puleng, moemela kgosi yo mogolwane kwa Letlhakeng, a...

Sebofo Motshwane 12 April 2019

Do manifestos really matter?

The next day, Sir Ketumile Masire called Bernard Bolele and companions to the State House for a tongue lashing. His fears were simple. The young democrats were learning behaviours inconsistent with our democratic credentials and alien to...

Thabo Masalila 12 April 2019

Time for clear laws

The subject was regime change. It spoke to the possible involvement of South African capital in the tempestuous feud between Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) factions then vying for the party, and by extension, the national presidency. No one has...

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae | 12 April 2019

Fighting the global coal war (Part 2)

Renewable Energy Sources New energy technologies are being funded and developed to counter the reliance on coal and coal-fired power stations. Solar panels, geothermal wells, wind farms and tidal turbines are being installed to produce electricity....

Correspondent 12 April 2019

Experts back Wilderness deal ahead of vote

Wilderness Holdings is the target of a bid to take it private, led by its long-time director and CEO, Keith Vincent in partnership with US private equity asset managers. Already, the Botswana-born pan-African group’s other major shareholders...

Mbongeni Mguni | 12 April 2019

IMF raises Botswana 2019 growth forecast to 3.9%

The latest forecast is lower than government’s, which in February announced a forecast of 4.2 percent growth for 2019. The revised IMF forecast, however, places Botswana above the sub-Saharan average of 3.5 percent and the SADC average of 2.4...

Mbongeni Mguni | 12 April 2019

Sofnfree launches new hair relaxer system

Sofnfree, a leading hair care brand, has launched the new Sofnfree Infusions Salon Relaxer System in Botswana that includes an innovative and custom-made relaxer system for the latest trending hairstyles.  Infusions comprises of breakthrough...

Ame Motimane 12 April 2019

Bloggers bring minds together

Dubbed #CreativeConnect , the initiative is by Towela “Kams” Tembo and Maipelo Gabang .  The platform assists in strengthening relationships among  contributors to the Botswana creative scene. It also provides opportunities...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 12 April 2019

Mlindo's night to remember

The nightclub attracted multitudes of night crawlers from the city and its surrounding areas that had come to witness renowned artist, Mlido the Vocalist’s performance. Born Lindokuhle Magedezi in South Africa, Mlindo had the crowd eating out...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 12 April 2019

Keakopa beats challenges

Even though she did not win the Miss Pan Africa title due to some impediments she faced along the way, the young woman did not give up and gave her all in the competition and finally came home victorious. Having won Miss Pan African Queen Culture and...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 12 April 2019

Working together critical to success

The exhibition, which is aimed at promoting collaboration between fellow visual artists is currently showing at the Octagon Gallery at the National Museum until April 14. The artists are Mmoloki Matlale, Totang Motoloki, Gigi Malebang, Bezuba...

Mompati Tlhankane | 12 April 2019

Gangster-style murder accused Maxala on trial

Maxala allegedly killed Mulaladzi, a former Physics teacher at Tutume McConnell College, on September 13, 2015 at Somerset East location in Francistown. Maxala, 36, was initially charged along with Tshoganetso Maxala, 25, Thabani Manala, 31, Tsaone...

Goitsemodimo Akanyang 12 April 2019

Technological solutions today's need for Botswana

Palai said this when officiating at the programme’s opening ceremony that was held at Huawei Beijing Executive Briefing Centre (EBC)recently stating that the students’ investment by Huawei is adequate and students should take advantage of...

Pini Bothoko | 12 April 2019

CA urged to ensure healthy markets

He said their healthy function is one way of driving prosperity for all towards the attainment of the Vision 2036 Pillar goals of high-income status, as Botswana transitions into a knowledge-based economy and society. Totolo was guest speaker at the...

Staff Writer 12 April 2019

Teaching hospital opens in phases

“This will be a phased approach commencing with some service including paediatric oncology, internal medicine, rheumatology and endocrinology, diagnostic radiology, laboratory services and pharmacy. A phased commissioning of SKMTH will reduce...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 12 April 2019

Monopolies urged to handhold small businesses

Speaking at a Competition Authority (CA) symposium themed An integrated business  and competition at Avani on Wednesday, the academic who was the guest speaker, said if the nation wanted broad-based development that touches everyone’s...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 12 April 2019

Opinion divided on BDP term limit

They hold the view that the motion will be met with stern opposition from party cadres. The ruling party youth wing recently (at a special congress in Kang) proposed that the office bearers referred to should only serve two-term limits not exceeding...

Chakalisa Dube | 12 April 2019

Competition Authority called upon to drive prosperity for all

Prof Totolo was guest speaker at the Competition Authority’s symposium held at Avani hotel earlier today. The BIUST leader emphasized the importance of  a well functioning market as this is where business happens, jobs are created and...

Staff Writer 12 April 2019

New DCEC broom speaks

GABORONE: It was just late last year when Brigadier Joseph Mathambo hung his military fatigue and moved on to serve as the Deputy Director General (operations) at the non-military DCEC. In the army, Mathambo is adamant that the institution taught...

Ryder Gabathuse | 12 April 2019

Mathambo resuscitates 13 closed DCEC cases

The cases, now in the hands of the newly-appointed DCEC Director General, Brigadier Joseph Mathambo, include the BCL Mine and Pula Steel corruption cases. The two cases in particular, were closed controversially amidst hullabaloo of hefty...

Ryder Gabathuse | 12 April 2019

Pheko is the right candidate- UDC

After a lengthy mudslinging between Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Botswana National Front (BNF), Dr Pheko of the BCP got the green light to contest for the Gaborone Central constituency. She will face off with Tumisang Healy of the Botswana...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 April 2019

BDP rapport farfetched in election year

FRANCISTOWN: It would have been a proper test of inner party democracy if Venson-Moitoi and her New Jerusalem political formation had contested the weekend party presidential race. Emerging from a taxing case where she had taken her party to court...

Ryder Gabathuse | 12 April 2019

MPs' salaries bump up considerably

On Wednesday, Molefhi tabled the National Assembly (Salaries and Allowances) Amendment Bill, 2019 that proposed an adjustment of MPs’ salaries by four percent, another 11% to delink their salaries from the Public Service structure, and...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 12 April 2019

Kgosi wants more particulars

The Broadhurst Regional Magistrate, Masilo Mathaka agreed with Kgosi’s attorney Thabiso Tafila that the State should give the names of the Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS) agents who Kgosi is alleged to have disclosed to Mmegi and any...

Mpho Mokwape | 12 April 2019

Masisi, Venson Moitoi meet business as usual

In his acceptance speech, Masisi said: “With the same spirit conveyed let me commend, congratulate, applaud the vibrant and gallant and spirited campaign that Mma Moitoi put into this. I encourage all of you to embrace the democratic practice...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 April 2019

High Court unlocks govt's funding freeze on BCL

Dixon-Warren and government, which is BCL’s single biggest creditor and former sole shareholder, have been engaged in an increasingly bitter dispute over the path out of liquidation and high costs of the process. Government, particularly the...

Mbongeni Mguni | 12 April 2019