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BAA Shifts Focus To Hurdles
Hurdles were part of the programme during a well-attended Lefika Relays and Hurdles event held at the National Stadium on Saturday evening. BAA president, Thari Mooketsi told Sport Monitor that the weekend event was meant to ascertain if athletics...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Administrative Chaos Mar F/Town FA Cup Matches
The match between Sankoyo Bush Bucks and Sua Flamingoes started an hour later than anticipated owing to lack of playing kit by the visitors. Sankoyo ended up playing the match with a BTC Premiership branded kit after it emerged that their Orange FA...
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National Team Boxers Outperforms Lesotho Opponents
Lesotho Boxing club also graced the tournament and had friendly bouts with the national team boxers to challenge themselves ahead of the championships. National team coach, Lechedzani Luza was delighted with the performance of his charges against...
79573,Kebone Laetsang,, 01 May 2019
Rollers Too Good For Determined Santa Green
Rollers coach, Rodolfo Zapata took no chances against the minnows as he brought in a full squad led by Ofentse Nato at the back and Joel Mogorosi upfront. “They are a good side. We studied them in their 5-1 league win and they deserve respect....
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2019
Gunners Beat GU To Advance In FA Cup
Just five minutes into the game, Patrick Kabamba had his shot parried back into play by the goalkeeper as GU looked for an early goal. Two minutes later, Moyagoleele eventually took the lead as Thatayaone Kgamanyane tucked in from close range...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2019
Balesamang Crowned Miss Township Rollers
Following a round of showcasing their talent and cultural backgrounds, Mosa Balesamang eventually walked away with the crown while Utlwanang Matibini representing Thamaga Branch and Boikhutso Gakeonyatse (Gantsi Branch) were named the first and...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 01 May 2019
Kayenda Brings Fashion Gurus Under One Roof
Firmly on that tow, young model, Emmanuel Kayenda, has come up with a brilliant idea where he has brought both local and international fashion gurus under one roof to give upcoming fashion models and designers inspiration. In his event dubbed 45...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Mooney Shares Tips With Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Speaking at the fifth edition of the Founders Dinner series last Thursday, Mooney said reputation has played a huge role in his career. The 80 year-old Mooney, who ventured into the business landscape at a tender age of 15, said building a reputation...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Hilton Hotel Opens For Business
Located at the city’s Central Business District, the 147-roomed hotel is a stone’s throw away from i-Towers and opposite to Room 52 Hotel. The three-star hotel features a restaurant, a gym, an outdoor swimming pool, kiosk, a 24-hour...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Ex-mine Engineer Thrives In Water Purification Business
The duo operates Chobe Pure, trading as Eden Drops, which is well known for its services and products in the Chobe District and other regions across the country. Lamont told a group of journalist during a recent media tour organised by CEDA that...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 01 May 2019
MoBE, The Bedrock For Knowledge Based Economy
Most countries that are known to be having quality and equitable access to education such as the United States of America, Germany, Singapore, Israel and Rwanda, are all thriving economically. During the beginning of the fifth session of the 11th...
75200,Ignatious Njobvu,, 01 May 2019
BDP Should Conduct Presidency Elections Peacefully
It is historic in the sense that for the first time in the history of the BDP, its president will be challenged for the party’s top seat. There is anxiety and excitement around the Special Congress. It is the Mmantshwabisi of politics as...
540,Monitor Editor,, 01 May 2019
Wilderness Safari
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A Woman Was Created To Be Mans Helpmate
The Bible indicates that God originally created women to be the helpmate of men. To prevent loneliness and give man a partner to do life with, God gave him the gift of a woman. Is this still relevant even in today’s feministic world? Should a...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 01 May 2019
The Jazz King - Bogwera (Part 9)
When I was not prepared to sanction the Initiation School and other measures introduced by the Chief (Sebele II), he was reported to have said that the Church now existed no longer since it did not obey him.” Rev. W.J. Clissold We last left...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
When A Victim Is Made A Villain
Early in the week, a known ruling party activist, nominated councillor and a contender in the upcoming highly polarised Botswana Democratic Party special congress, Roseline Phanzirah-Mashome wrote in her Facebook page her take on sexual harassment in...
8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 01 May 2019
UB Graduates On Bended Knees For Jobs
After eagerly waiting for years to obtain jobs to no avail the now desperate graduates accuse government of failing them.  They said they were told to get qualifications for a better life, but instead they are still swimming in a pool of...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Lack Of Development Frustrates Salajwe Residents
The road in question is the 70km gravel road that begins after Letlhakeng village. Salajwe’s senior chief representative Moalo Gaerupe said his village developments are lagging behind, placing all the blame on the poor state of the road that...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
One Small Step At A Time To Combat Climate Change
What is global warming? It is said that over the past few decades, there has been increased atmospheric carbon dioxide, produced by the continued use of fuels, which is formed from the remains of living organisms. These fuels are known as...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 01 May 2019
Triple Murderer Accused Gaddafi Denied Bail
Gaddafi applied for bail in connection with the alleged cold-blooded murders of Tobokani Khumba, 30, and Mbi Maswibilili. He allegedly killed Khumba during the late hours of May 16, 2018 before he proceeded to kill Maswibilili on the same night or...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
OP Urged To Drop National Projects From Portfolio
Member of Parliament for Francistown West Ignatius Moswaane said on Friday that project implementation and monitoring in all ministries has deteriorated resulting in government utilising only 34% of the development budget during the just-ended...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
China, Botswana Partnership Strengthens, Flourishes
In five months’ time the construction of a primary school courtesy of China will commence in Kazungula village. On Wednesday Botswana and China signed an implementation agreement on the construction of the school scheduled to commence in...
80119,Siyabonga Gaetshajwe,, 01 May 2019
REAC Joins Fight Against Terrorism Financing, Money Laundering
Speaking recently, Real Estate Advisory Council (REAC) chairperson, Montshwari Mooketsi said in 2017 Botswana was found to have weak legal frameworks to curb these crimes. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendation 1, requires countries...
79573,Kebone Laetsang,, 01 May 2019
Govt Misses Target
Mabeo said the companies were inspected with regards to occupational health and safety for the period of April 2018 to January 2019.  “These inspections were carried out to assess the standards of safety, health and welfare of employees...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Khama Spurns Elders Late Reconciliation Effort
Those who had gone to meet Khama included Patrick Balopi, Ponatshego Kedikilwe, David Magang and Ray Molomo. BDP council of elders met with Khama recently as a way of trying to find ways to reconcile him with the party Masisi before Kang...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
UDC, BPP Troubles Brewing In Boteti
Boteti East has been allocated to Botswana People’s Party (BPP). However, some members have since written to the UDC National Executive Committee (NEC), informing the leadership that the party is failing to find a candidate. A group by the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
UB Don Concerned About Climate Change
Speaking at Earth Hour event at Ba Isago recently, Atlhopheng stated that this year’s theme calls for individual and collective responsibility, to build inclusive societies that are prosperous and in harmony and nature. It also called on...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 01 May 2019
Duma FM Is Listener Firm Favourite
According to the survey, based on a sample of 1,000 listeners countrywide, 40.2% of the respondents indicated that they listen to Duma FM, while 16.8% and 16.9% listen to Yarona FM and Gabz FM respectively. At 11-years-old, Duma FM is the...
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Blockbuster-like Testimonies In Mujangi Murder Case
The State’s key witness, Pastor Milidzani Sox of the Breath of Life Church in Chadibe next to Borolong implicated the accused, Atlholang Mujangi, for the murder of Bokani Sox (not related to Paster Sox), a former nurse at Nyangabgwe Referral...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Molefhi Oblivious Of Morupisis Procurement Meddling Allegations
Molefhi told Parliament on Friday that he has not received any reports suggesting that the PSP was interfering with the government system of awarding tenders through the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB). His remarks followed a...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
BDF Couple Beats Odds To Tie The Knot
Tlhapisang is now self-employed and has settled well according to his new wife. For years, peace had eluded the lovers, nicknamed Botswana’s Romeo and Juliet by the media, as they had brushes with the army supremo. For a long time they were at...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Masisi leaves no stone unturned ahead of Kang congress
Masisi ascended to the State presidency on April 1, 2018 as a successor to former president Ian Khama and he is defending his seat ahead of this year’s general elections. Faced with a presidential challenge from his former Cabinet colleague,...
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'Ke eme!' - Venson-Moitoi
She also attached letters of sponsorship from 50 delegates as per the party’s constitutional requirement. Venson-Moitoi is however crying foul as she complains that the BDP’s unprecedented presidential election “was rigged from day...
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
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01 May 2019
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01 May 2019
Clubs count costs as kick-off is delayed
The league was scheduled to start on August 17, but has been pushing back by two weeks.  "The 2019-2020 league season shall start on August 30, 2019.  This is to give newly appointed BPL Management Committee (BPLMC) time to plan for the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2019
Emmanuel Koro
01 May 2019
Utlwanang Matibini
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Taelo Stompie
01 May 2019
Mmaotho Segotso
01 May 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...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
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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...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 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,...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 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...
78796,Lebogang Kokoro,, 01 May 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...
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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...
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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....
450,Mmegi Editor,, 01 May 2019
The President
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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...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 01 May 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...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 01 May 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...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 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...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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,...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Kebonangs 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...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Mogapi is Setlalekgosis 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...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 01 May 2019
Govt 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...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Tsogwanes 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...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
78767,Kaone Maje,, 01 May 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...
475,Correspondent,, 01 May 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...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Distruction Boyz to perform at Cigars 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...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
SAs 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...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Nako Timepieces release womens 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...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 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...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Donald Molosi Talks New Book
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Nako Timepieces release women's collection
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399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Tax dodgers swindle BURS P9.2bn
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Back Page this week: BPL considers dress code for coaches
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Front Page this week: Battle lines drawn
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Kebone Laetsang
01 May 2019
Ame Motimane
01 May 2019
Ludo Kwapa
01 May 2019
Phatsimo Kapeng
01 May 2019
Goitsemodimo Akanyang
01 May 2019
HI LEKANG
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TEST BY LEKANG
The BFA pays 25percent of gross match takings to the BNSC.  The soccer body owes for the Angola game and the FA Cup final, both which were played in Francistown, while there are outstanding amounts for the Seychelles (Lobatse Sports Complex)...
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Archie Mokoka
01 May 2019
Masisi, company to ward off Khama threat in Boteti West
Khama has vowed to use his influence as GammaNgwato Kgosi to leave no stone unturned in uprooting Masisi’s favourite ,Tsogwane from Boteti-West constituency where he is seeking re-election come October general election. The former...
77642,AlJazeera,,75128,Abraham Keetshabe,,75128,Abraham Keetshabe,, 01 May 2019
Masisi, company to ward off Khama threat in Boteti West
Khama has vowed to use his influence as GammaNgwato Kgosi to leave no stone unturned in uprooting Masisi’s favourite ,Tsogwane from Boteti-West constituency where he is seeking re-election come October general election. The former...
75128,Abraham Keetshabe,,75128,Abraham Keetshabe,, 01 May 2019
BAA to spend P600, 000 on new secretariat
BAA president, Thari Mooketsi said at the beginning of the year, they wrote to the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) informing them of the developments. He said the funds are needed to buy furniture and other fittings. Mooketsi added that...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Botswana fails to field girls team in Africa tourney
The tournament draws 13 countries from the continent, but Botswana will be without representatives in the girls’ section. Instead five boys, Agang Diraditsile, Lemogang Masalila, Philip Collop, Leruri Lemogang and Lerako ‘Bigboy’...
79573,Kebone Laetsang,, 01 May 2019
Rugby Africa boss accused of favouring Francophone states
Sigombe stood and lost against Bougja in 2011. “We started off well in 2002 when we rapidly absorbed in many unions and started two tier tournaments. Remember, before that there was only one tournament. South Africa Under 23, Zimbabwe,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Karate referees cry foul
Some of the referees have boycotted some karate competitions, forcing BOKA to rope in inexperienced, young referees who also do not have the relevant qualifications. One of the aggrieved officials, Karabo Motsamai told Mmegi Sport that their welfare...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Rollers charged after Top 8 fracas
The match was characterised by confusion and scuffles over the interpretation of the competition’s rules with regard to the application of the away goal. With Rollers almost heading to the tunnel thinking they had advanced to their second...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Butler keen on Zebras return
Butler was in charge of the Zebras between February 2014 and June 2017, and left to join South African side, Platinum Stars. With the search for a new coach expected to gather pace in the coming weeks, Butler has already sent his resume to the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Teams feel betrayed over failed Baboneng deal
Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo told the media last week in Gaborone that the deal was off.  The teams say they feel betrayed that the BFA had not made formal communication regarding the new...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2019
Eyes at the bottom as race enters final stretch
At the top The defending champions, Township Rollers are on the verge of winning their fourth consecutive league honours, which will stretch their title haul to 16. Popa are four points ahead of Jwaneng Galaxy while third-placed, Police XI are a...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2019
Mascom Top 8 attendance down 26%
It is anticipated that the latter stages of the tournament would draw huge crowds. However, this season, there was a drop in attendance.  Township Rollers and Gaborone United (GU), amongst the best supported sides, failed to attract significant...
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Players average salary remains at P2,000
Half of the players who participated in the research, said they earn less than P2, 000 per month with substandard medical covers. Speaking to Mmegi Sport this week, FUB secretary general, Kgosana Masaseng said the survey was an eye opener, but...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2019
Mokgwathi recommended for BNSC post
But the decision is subject to vetting or further interrogation by the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Tshekedi Khama who has said he wants an individual who is not tainted by sports politics. Mokgwathi was seen as the...
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Masisi, Khama should bury the hatchet
The stand-off, rightly or wrong, forced the President to let the cat out of the bag on the matter in the last two paragraphs of his maiden State of the Nation Address (SONA) last November. “Batswana are all aware that the transition from the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 01 May 2019
Are our leaders stoking the tribal flames?
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 01 May 2019
Lefoko leo ga le yo
Go a bo go lebilwe le tsotlhe tse di dirafalang mo lefatsheng mme ka tsela nngwe, di ama botshelo jwa rona; dingwe di ka bo dira monate, tse dingwe tsa bo dira bosula. E re fa go dirafala tse di monate thata, tse di itumedisang, go twe botshelo bo...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
The road to Kang may be a dead end!
The depth of visceral hatred enveloping the once mighty BDP is as palpable as the date of the epic battle between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and challenger Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi. The war of attrition pits a buoyed CAVA faction – which...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 01 May 2019
Resurrecting the dead, profiting from the pulpit - time to revamp regulation around churches
Prior to this incident, some followers were sprayed with Doom, others were made to eat rats, snakes and at one point one of the charlatans claimed to have gone to heaven and met Jesus. I saw a clip of another one claiming to be talking to God on a...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 01 May 2019
A hunter responds to Joubert
It might also come to the aid of many species that are dwindling in Botswana due to massive elephant pressure on habitat in a country that does not exactly boast vast tracts of suitable elephant habitat. l ‘The opening up of the largely...
475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2019
Botswana has found her voice about elephants - but will we listen?
Among their recommendations, they suggest that the hunting ban be lifted, efforts are taken to confine elephants to the protected areas and/or reduce the population through culling, and that the government should focus on reducing human-elephant...
475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2019
Chases research permit revoked
Government has denied Dr Chase an extension of a research permit, Mmegi has learnt. The government turned down his permit extension request in a letter from the Ministry and signed by Raphaka, dated December 17, 2018. Chase shot to controversy last...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Upholding democracy, human rights and conservation
Whilst not always perfect, a culture of civil and political rights upheld by an independent judiciary prevailed and citizens were consulted, through Parliament, on policy. Likewise the right of all people to earn a livelihood from sustainable use of...
475,Correspondent,,475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2019
Botho University hosts industry talk shop
Vice chancellor Sheela Raja Ram said in her welcome remarks that there is a chain of blame as the industry complains that graduates are not job-ready and universities say students that come for first-year are highly under-prepared.  “We...
475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2019
BDP elder decries party leadership decision
Mojakgomo, a retired senior police officer, said the senior party leaders amongst others included Vice President Slumber Tsogwane, secretary general Mpho Balopi and Serowe region chairperson, Keneilwe Monageng. He told a partisan crowd that had...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Khama bemoans Masisi, Morupisi 'abuse'
Khama told throngs of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) diehards at the Lady Khama Hall recently that Morupisi, who has worked under him, has become a stooge and a lapdog of the current regime as he has become so vicious against him. “I know...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Khama says 'Masisi driving country to Rwanda'
A charged up Khama said such sentiments had at no time surfaced during the tenure of the former presidents, and it has never been a concern under his leadership hence the peace that prevailed. He said the concerns are alarming and cannot be...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg,47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2019
Bill to repel EVMs to be tabled in Parley
The Act was passed by Parliament in 2016 during former president Ian Khama’s reign, but has not been brought into operation. It introduced changes like electronic voting, abolition of supplementary registration, increased nomination fees and...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Cllrs urge govt to resuscitate NGOs
This was said by councillors in Francistown who added that they are seeing serious regress in the fight against the epidemic in the country. The councillors made the remarks during a full council meeting following a presentation on the upcoming...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
BURS optimises revenue collection
However, Matambo pointed out that collection of revenue had been under performing for the 10-month period from April 2018 to January 2019, showing an overall under performance of 11% as a result of Income Tax and Vat failing to meet...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Angolan peace 'threat' to Okavango Delta
Ramoeli was speaking in Maun, during the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between OKACOM and Botswana Wild Bird Trust on Tuesday. “The increasing urbanisation at the catchment of the Okavango River basin in (southeast)...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Seretse collects clothes under DCEC, BURS watch
Seretse has not been able to access the property after it was put under judicial restraint a few weeks ago. However, by yesterday the man involved in National Petrolium Fund (NPF) scandal and his lawyer, Kgosiitsile Ngakaagae were allegedly told to...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Keorapetse doubts Masisi on corruption busting
Responding to the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kenneth Matambo’s Committee of Supply Speech for both Recurrent and Economic Development yesterday, Keorapetse explained that as opposition they did not believe President Masisi...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Dyslexic student gem of BGCSE
Dyslexic is described as a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence. Gabate scooped position one nationally after attaining 8 A...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 01 May 2019
Storm leaves trail of destruction in Masunga
On arrival at the Masunga transport terminal, people who were boarding taxis and buses to different places in and outside the village were talking about the storm. The pangs of the devastation caused by the storm were easy to see on their...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Morupisi wrecks DIS Fortuner
The accident happened on February 2, 2019 and the police are investigating him for reckless driving. Although details are sketchy as to how the accident happened, Mmegi has learnt that Morupisi was alone in the car. It is said that both the PSP and...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Deal reached in Pula Steel legal hurdle
Pula Steel, which was the country’s pioneering steel plant, was built at a cost of P130 million in 2015 and entered liquidation in October 2017 having operated in fits and starts due to financial and technical challenges, including shortage of...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Bamalete Lutheran in crisis as P16m goes missing
Government gives the hospital a grant of more than P14 million every year. This week, Mmegi learnt that once the pride of Balete and a magnet for patients from all over Greater Gaborone, Bamalete Lutheran Hospital (BLH) is a shadow of its former...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Zambezi Motors unveils homegrown mobile clinics
Established in the early 1980s, Zambezi Corporation specialises in automobile retail, parts, service on a dealership basis, as well as water supply and treatment. The citizen-owned group is also active in the hospitality industry, with a hotel,...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 01 May 2019
Bid to reopen BMC abattoir fails
The Francistown BMC facility was closed early last year, as it was not viable to operate. Although it has the capacity to slaughter 380 cattle per day, the abattoir was reportedly dismally failing to reach its target. In some instances the facility...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Khoemacau confident of side-stepping Boseto 'curse'
The enduring memory of Boseto’s three year presence in north-western Botswana will be that of the 422 workers who were summarily dismissed and loaded onto buses under riot police guard at 0230hrs, as the long-suffering mine finally breathed its...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Money laundering listing worries Business Botswana
FATF, a global anti-money laundering organisation founded by the world’s richest countries, placed Botswana on its list last October, while the European Union added Botswana to its money laundering black list earlier this month, on...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
'We'll weed out the monkeys guarding bananas'
In unusually frank remarks that come as the country reels from its recent placement on a European Union blacklist for money laundering, Pelaelo said part of the problem was that “bad apples” were moving from one place to the other within...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
The Poetic Beauty shares experiences on mental disorder
She started writing in junior school and this latest offering features many poems, the first of which was written in 2011. Thokwane told Arts & Culture that she was inspired to write the book by the therapy she experiences daily with...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Kgomotsos artwork inspired by his thoughts
Kgomotso said whenever he wants to start an artwork he thinks hard about it. Then he has an imagination of how he really wants it to look like upon completion.  The 22-year-old artist revealed that he plans to be more advanced with sophisticated...
69494,Oleosi Kgosi,, 01 May 2019
Ex-Mr Gabs combines beauty with music
The 23-year-old from Mabutsane in the Kgalagadi District told Arts & Culture that he loves art and described music as his passion. He is also involved in modelling, acting and sports. “I started singing when I was very young. I was only...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
When TV picks partners for Batswana
Let’s be clear, it’s not everyone who is fortunate enough to find love on their own and some have even resorted to dating websites like Tagged, Badoo and Zopia for help. While some have given up, others still believe that their lifetime...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 01 May 2019
SOTS or African Attire; Batswana spoilt for choice
Both events are already making waves and last minute event goers have a tough time deciding where to head to this busy month-end weekend. Compared to their counterparts, SOTS is already a known brand and the organisers Bana Ba Mmala Trust (BBMT) are...
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Dalai Lama puts Khama, govt on collision course
The Dalai Lama fled into exile in India in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Expressing his frustrations on Wednesday evening which was also his 66th birthday, Khama said Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Carter Morupisi...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Inside Page this week: SOTS or African Attire; Batswana spoilt for choice
01 May 2019
Inside Page this week: 'We'll weed out the monkeys guarding bananas'
01 May 2019
Back Page this week: Mokgwathi recommended for BNSC post
01 May 2019
Front Page this week: Morupisi wrecks DIS Fortuner
01 May 2019
John Makgala
01 May 2019
Banyatsi Mmekwa
01 May 2019
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01 May 2019
Esnath Samuel
01 May 2019
Gofaone Mapugwa
01 May 2019
Thandiwe Moyo
01 May 2019
What a woman!
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 01 May 2019
Strong institutions are the real saviour
The never-ending whirlwind of scandal, allegations and near hysteria that characterised the pre-election campaign period has spilt over at a time when many would have expected post-election stillness. In the week since the nation returned from the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 01 May 2019
Formula Two aim to defend fours title
The team has been left depleted due to the absence of Sidwell Gaborone and Kefilwe Moleleki. The only remaining players who were part of the winning team were Mmoloki Ookeditse and Juliet Mokoko. The side faces stiff challenge from Gaborone B and...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Non-compliance forces postponement of softball meeting
According to a letter to clubs from BSA secretary general, Anastacia Tsuna Makwa, the meeting has been postponed until further notice. “We draw your attention to the notice to all clubs made in August 28, advising all clubs to comply with...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Who will be the new sports minister?
Since 2014, the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development has been Thapelo Olopeng, until late changes, when Tshekedi Khama was brought in this year. Khama’s stay was short-lived, as he resigned, with his assistant, Philip...
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Razor hits out over midweek fixtures
He said unlike in the south where most of the clubs are from Gaborone and the surroundings, teams from the north are miles apart and it involves travelling long distances for matches that supporters can only afford during weekends. “There are...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2019
Aston Villas Nakamba in Zim squad to face Zebras
The Zebras will travel to Zimbabwe’s second city, which rarely hosts international football, for the first 2021 AFCON qualifier. Zimbabwe’s coach, Joey Antipas has picked a solid side, headlined by Aston Villa midfielder, Marvellous...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Batlokwa revels in Zebras debut
Batlokwa recently made his debut, albeit in an international friendly match against Egypt. He came on as a second half substitute as new coach, Adel Amrouche runs the rule over the 21 year-old Southend United player. After the game, Amrouche said...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Santa Green suspend coach
Santa Green chairperson, Mugove Chiwita confirmed the suspension and said they met with the coach, after the midweek 3-1 loss to Eleven Angels.  According to Chiwita, some players in the camp were unhappy with the coach, and the dressing room...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2019
Rollers derby favourites as Notwane seek first win
From the midweek clashes, Popa will be licking their lips with eyes on the gap between the team and log leaders, Security Systems. The gap has been reduced to three points after Systems played to a goalless draw against Orapa United. Sechaba in all...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2019
Orapa set to win big at Orange awards
A 3-1 win over Township Rollers in the final played in June meant that the Ostriches are the first team to win the national cup in close to a decade. The team dominates the awards nominees released this week, with four compared to FA Cup finalist...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2019
Go kgaolwa la ntlha fela
E re Motswana a tlhalosa seane se, a re se raya gore, ditsela tsa go batla khumo, go dira khumo di dintsi, fela ba le bantsi ga ba tseye matsapa ape go leka go di dirisa, kgotsa, go di batla. Mme fa go buiwa jalo, go bo sa buiwe ka khumo fela. Go a...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Sono inducted into Hall of Fame
The Botswana Sport Hall of Fame held its sixth ceremony on Wednesday where Sono was inducted. He was a household name in local football having played for the then Copper Chiefs, Township Rollers and the Zebras. At Township Rollers, Sono was part of...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Dominance and accusations in the serious business of democracy!
Victory at the 12th general elections will see the party extend its uninterrupted right to rule to almost six decades. The BDP’s victory cements Botswana’s political landscape as that of a one-party dominant political system achieved...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 01 May 2019
BPL demands signed jerseys, soccer balls from clubs
The bank inked a two-year deal with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) worth P7.6 million over two years in August. Apparently, in the contract, the clubs are supposed to supply the balls and jerseys, but some have cried foul, arguing they do...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
A letter to my butterfly
I hope that the prisons officers there are treating you kindly. Otherwise I will feed them to crocodiles. I hear they denied you bail and want to try you in secret. Don’t agree to such nonsense, my butterfly. Ask for a public trial. It is your...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 01 May 2019
Sexual health event promises to be exciting
On the November 8, 2019, ESTeRES will host the second annual ‘JUST SEX’ event at Cresta Lodge Hotel. Having caused an online stir and trended for weeks following its inaugural offering, the ‘JUST SEX’ event proved to be an...
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Zahara to perform for music, not other stuff
SA Afro Pop musician, Zahara is not new to the Mascom live Session stage having set it ablaze before. The multi award-winning artist has been a prominent feature of the Mascom Live Session shows over years and has never disappointed. Zahara usually...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
DJ KSB moves to catch up with SA vibe
DJ KSB who featured Mr Style on the song Nana has been marketing his song through gigs and getting inspiration from the likes of King Monada.  He told Arts & Culture in an interview that he is currently working on growing his sound and...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Creatives hope for good times under Masisi
As Masisi is sworn in today as the President of Botswana for the next five years, he will then assemble his cabinet and a number of key players who will take Botswana forward. Batswana have put their hopes in the elected government after winning the...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
How the Makgadikgadi wins the race for the Cradle of Humankind
However, what is heart-warming is that their research is real science and the proposed location offers much weightier possibilities than the ‘Lost City of the Kalahari’ in the van De Post fables. What is reassuring, therefore, is that...
78168,Phillip Segadika,, 01 May 2019
Finding the apple and snake in the Eden of the Makgadikgadi
However, the study says this happened some 200,000 years ago when the landscape was a lake, lush green and replete with even more wildlife on which our forebears feasted. This is based on the research led by, amongst others, geneticist Professor...
78168,Phillip Segadika,, 01 May 2019
Masisi-Khama feud puts the presidency at a crossroads
But the country has never had to deal with open disagreement and tension between a sitting President and his predecessor. This seems like a script from the Art of War. The 2019 polls were unique in that they were the first election in the post-Khama...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 01 May 2019
The disruptive force of the Serowe Consensus (Part 1)
Garnering three parliamentary seats in all the Serowe constituencies, BPF has essentially made history, becoming the first political party to unanimously defeat and oust all BDP candidates for parliamentary seats. This first of many unique outcomes...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 01 May 2019
Vehicle population nears 600,000
At that level, the country has about 254 vehicles per 1,000 people in the country, a statistic that puts Botswana amongst the world’s highest in terms of vehicle density. Figures from Statistics Botswana released this week show that by the end...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Letshego weighs down BSE in Q3
According to Stockbrokers Botswana’s third quarter review released on Monday, the BSE’s Domestic Companies Index (DCI) lost P2.3 billion in value largely as a result of the fall in Letshego, which dropped by 59 thebe. The DCI’s...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Dealing with digital disruption in banking
Tell us more about your role at FNB Botswana This involves, amongst other things; Formulating, implementing and driving the sub-segment and broader FNB Botswana strategy; Country-wide client management; day to day client services, and...
475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2019
Diamond slump will lift in due course - De Beers
Traditionally, De Beers’ peak season each year runs around the Thanksgiving and Chinese New Year period, a stretch that also includes Christmas. De Beers’ sightholders, the group of buyers with exclusive access to the diamond...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Bank of Botswana pays govt surprise P4.1bn windfall
Data seen this week shows the payment was made in April and helped the first quarter of the 2019-2020 budget to a P2.1 billion surplus, in a year in which the fiscal year is expected to record a P7.8 billion deficit. The BoB’s payout comes as...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Mokoko wa BCP wins against UDC
Recently, Mabutho who refers himself as a Botswana Congress Party (BCP) independent candidate (Mokoko in the vernacular) showed his competitors a clean pair of heels during recent general elections at Boikhutso ward in the Francistown South...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 01 May 2019
Yoke of marriage breaks BNF
The party, which before the coalition was once considered the country’s formidable opposition, has seen its performance drop over the last 10 years, Mmegi has observed. BNF is a constituent member of UDC alongside the Botswana Congress Party...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Moseki retires from active politics
Moseki, who lost to Buti Billy of the BDP in the Francistown East constituency told Mmegi that he took the decision to retire from active politics in order to concentrate on his law firm. Even though Moseki has thrown in the towel, he still has high...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 01 May 2019
Shashe West voters rue dearth of developments despite voting BDP
The constituency has a population size of 37, 032 from the 11 villages that make up its nine wards. The voters decry prolonged acute water shortage, poor roads and developmental structures like schools, hospitals and police stations to mention but a...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
UDC, Khama bittersweet relationship
He has divided opinion in the opposition ranks with some doubting the value he added after many years of facing off with the current opposition leadership. Some, however, accepted him as a man who helped the UDC to dislodge the BDP from its...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Lone BMD cllr undecided on defecting
 This is despite the fact that his party was vanquished in the recent general elections. Meshack Makgosa who stood for a council seat at Mathathane ward in the Bobonong constituency, won by the UDC was voted by 773 people, 556 more votes than...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Lucas sheds 'perennial loser' tag
The phrase – patience and perseverance pay – aptly describes Lucas’ ride in local politics. The phrase captures Lucas’ multiple loses against various Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) activists until his recent win. According...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Khama urges UDC to challenge election results
He says he will now sit back and watch as the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) grow. Khama’s BPF won all the three Serowe constituencies and helped the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) win a good number of constituencies including Palapye,...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Salakae petitions vote results as UDC members chase IEC truck
Salakae lost to the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) Johane Thiite by a margin of 176 votes. There was drama on Wednesday when UDC members followed the Charles Hill Sub District Council truck, registration number B 305 AWA, all the way from...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg,54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Surprise as MTN drops P3.3bn Mascom deal
MTN’s desertion of the bid came as a surprise as the group has a November date with the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF) for arbitration in the battle. Both sides had already lined up lawyers for the arbitration, in which the...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Maswabi disputes State claims
The 46-year-old, who is facing charges ranging from financing terrorism, possession of unexplained property and false declaration of a passport has denied being signatory to any of the accounts that were alleged to have been used to transfer money...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Nonsense! - Khama rubbishes P100bn looting allegations
This has been revealed in an affidavit deposed in court in a case against a senior intelligence officer of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Welheminah Maswabi, code named ‘Butterfly’. It is alleged that Khama and the...
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2019
Butterfly, Kgosi lovers in crime - State
The State, which accuses Maswabi of amongst other things financing terrorism, has now made allegations that she controlled the intelligence unit simply because she was a lover to the ex-spy chief, Isaac Kgosi. According to the Directorate on...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2019
Back page this week: BPL demands signed jerseys, soccer balls from clubs
01 May 2019
Front page this week: P100m billion loot
01 May 2019
Inside page this week: Creatives hope for good times under Masisi
01 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Bank of Botswana govt 'suprise' P4.1bn windfall
01 May 2019
Masisi's Inauguration Speech [full text]
Batswana betsho ke dumedisa ka Pula! A Pula ene! Pula! 1. Having been sworn-in by Chief Justice Tereence Rannowane, I am honoured for me to express my profound gratitude to the people of Botswana for having performed their national duty by...
75086,Mokgweetsi Masisi,phpxIwVvo.jpg, 01 May 2019
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76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 01 May 2019
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01 May 2019
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01 May 2019
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01 May 2019
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01 May 2019
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Phenyo Butale is Alliance for Progressives' (AP) Secretary General
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Suspected murderer granted bail
Justice Lot Moroka had previously revoked Kabelo Maiketso’s bail after the accused absconded from attending court as scheduled since October last year. However, his bail was restored after his attorney Antonio Luanda successfully applied that...
Lebogang Mosikare | 01 May 2019
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Brutal assault ends in murder
The deceased was a fourth-year student at GIPS in Gaborone. The accused is an employee of Spar Supermarket in Letlhakane. The incident happened when the woman visited her boyfriend last week following the Easter long weekend.  On the fateful...
Koketso Kgoboge 01 May 2019
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