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02 May 2019
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02 May 2019
Masisi hails Francistowners for caring for his brother
Speaking at his first anniversary in the presidency held at the Cresta Marang Hotel on Monday evening the President thanked everyone for taking good care of his late brother who was a businessman-cum-politician.  He indicated that his brother...
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Mineral revolution started in F/town - Masisi
Speaking at the first anniversary of his presidency, Masisi implored Francistowners to celebrate that part of their history and, however, stressed that any revolution has casualties.  “You have been casualties of the mining revolution and...
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Masisi updates on Kazungula bridge construction
Speaking at his presidency’s first anniversary held at the Cresta Marang Hotel on Monday evening, Masisi declared: “I go to Zambia on behalf of the people of Francistown and you people who live within the proximity of the city of...
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Incestuous father denied bail
The father (who cannot be named for ethical reasons) raped both his biological daughters on September 30, 2014 in Goshwe.  Court documents show that the father repeatedly raped his daughters following an alcohol-drinking spree.  He raped...
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Botswana's Economy
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Moitoi
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To Kang
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Kgosi to appear in court tomorrow
Kgosi is reportedly charged with exposing identities of Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) services employees and assaulting them verbally.  The former spy chief will be charged under Section 19 of the Intelligence Security...
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Destock, Ralotsia urges as drought deepens
Addressing journalists earlier today, Ralotsia said the Botswana Meat Commission was experiencing very low throughput, despite the fact that droughts naturally push farmers to destock. He pledged that with government’s help, the troubled...
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Another BNSC director quits
His final day at the office was last Friday.   Bothasitse becomes the second director to resign from BNSC after Kearabetswe Galebotse who was director, Lands and Facilities.  Bothasitse told Mmegi Sport that his contract was renewed,...
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Ngoni too hooked on Ancient
Ancient was the poster image for Ngoni’s The Human Experience solo exhibition at the Nhabe Museum in Maun and it is not for sale. Ancient was completed in March 2018 and it debuted at Ngoni’s 2018 exhibition titled Relentless at the...
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Gospel stars all set for Chedu Chonga revival
Five Rocking Stars will host the gospel show under the leadership of a local gospel artist Kabo Thaelo. Thaelo told Arts & Culture that the show would be held under the theme ‘Fight against drug and alcohol abuse’. He said that the...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 02 May 2019
Cassper to collabrate with Veezo View
This week the fill-up rapper expressed interest to work with another local rapper Veezo View of zaka fame. “Known you for years and you aint never asked for sh*t. Always been a dope guy nje. I have been fooling around in the studio lately. I...
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Masa Square unveils tantalising new menus
The menus have been inspired by the Masa Square Hotel’s desire to appeal to an increasingly nuanced palate for refined cuisine, as Batswana appreciate and look for a more continental flair in their pursuit of culinary adventures. Chef Melissa...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2019
Another Dreamers Exchange in the offing
The guests are Dr Rainbow Barris (medical doctor, author, entrepreneur and co-creator and inspiration of ‘Bow’ on ABC’s TV hit-sitcom ‘Black-ish’) and Carnetta Jones (celebrity acting coach, director and film...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2019
Law agents trail Heavy K
Heavy K, formerly known as Mkhululi Siqula owes the Morobosi organisers money to the tune of P87, 000 after failing to show up at the 2017 New Year’ Eve event at Raselwa Farms in Tswapong Hills. Following the no show, one of the...
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Electra Mining slated for September
It is held in partnership with the recently launched A-OSH Expo Botswana. Now on its fourth edition, the three-day conference will take place at Gaborone Fairgrounds from September 10-12. It will be an all-encompassing event showcasing the latest...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 02 May 2019
Sefalana keeps faith in cautious strategy
The group plans to focus on low risk markets is an apparent strategy to avoid troubles facing Choppies, its prime rival. Choppies, which is currently suspended from trading on the Botswana Stock Exchange and faces liquidity pressures, is known for...
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Improved power integration in SADC will better energy security
State capture, high debts, lack of coal, an aging power station fleet, failures at the newly-built Medupi and Kusile power stations, poor maintenance of its older power stations, troublesome debtors and high costly diesel usage have left most...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2019
Walvis Bay Dry Port drifts to white elephant status
Local authorities are even considering building a new dry port in Gobabis, which would be closer to the high volumes of traffic needed to make such a project viable. Botswana Railways (BR) CEO, Leonard Makwinja told BusinessWeek recently that the...
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A decade after EMGs rare victory, only memories linger
Selebi-Phikwe celebrated a rare victory, as triumphant EMG Gunners players returned to the mining town with rugby’s sought-after local prize; the league trophy. It was a rare moment as the army side became the first and thus far, the only one...
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Road to table tennis finale heats up
This weekend, table tennis players will battle it out again in the fourth round of the ‘Road to Finale’ to be held at the Naledi Senior Secondary School. This year’s series has pulled a lot of surprises with no player managing to...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2019
From A to Z, Zebras need the spirit of 2012
From the first African country in alphabetic order, Algeria to the last two, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Zebras face a tall order. Prospects of progressing to the finals for only the second time in the country’s history look incredibly slim from...
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Zebras forced into goalkeeping change
The team’s preparations for tomorrow’s clash were dealt a massive blow after first choice goalkeeper Keagile Kgosipula, went AWOL. Malapela deputised Kgosipula in the first leg, suggesting he might be thrown into the deep end tomorrow....
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Giants hold AGMs amid pressing matters
League champions, Rollers have called their members to the University of Botswana, where the club will hold its elective meeting. “The new committee may and may not be in office for four years as it has been the norm. As the club, we are...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2019
Miscellaneous transfer window blues return
It has been two weeks since the club started its pre-season programme, but none of the first team players has returned. Coach Oitsile ‘Chippa’ Koolese said 75% of the team is missing. He said they are not expecting any of the players to...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 02 May 2019
Wanderers sign 10 new players in major overhaul
Wanderers will make their top-flight league bow since the club’s inception in the 1970s. The club has confirmed 10 new signings.  Michael James and Lovemore Bogatsu from BDF XI, Gaborone United striker Boipelo Oaitse, left back,...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 02 May 2019
Tsheole raises hand to rescue Chiefs
Magosi held a special meeting last Saturday in Mochudi where they agreed to convene an AGM on August 17 where an interim committee will be ushered in. The interim committee replaces the previous one led by Raymond Tsheko whose term has...
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Mogorosi too expensive for Systems
The 34-year-old failed to secure a new deal with the league champions after the club proposed a salary cut. He was then linked with Daniel ‘Chico’ Nare’s Systems. Nare is a great admirer of the Zebras captain and the deal looked...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2019
Four referees fail fitness tests
The said referees were part of the referees’ course, which has been running since Sunday and ended yesterday. Rasetshoga said despite the four referees failing the test, there are always measures in place to ensure that they regain their full...
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Govt releases P14.5m for African Games
Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho said thus far the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC) has released P14.5 million and they expect the balance anytime soon. He said for...
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Sacked karate coaches demand payment
The coaches left their posts on July 31, 2019 and BOKA said the decision was due to the karate body’s failure to remunerate them. Tshikare told Mmegi Sport that his contract was supposed to run until December, and they were not paid for the...
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Adana Escortlar Bu Sitede
Merhaba beyler, Size elik eden bir ortak buluyor musunuz? e alm baarnz arttrmak istiyorsanz bir eyi unutmayn. Yardm edecek tecrübeye sahip yetkili kiimizi bulun. Adana'daki seksi Escort Kzlar'dan cinsel keyif...
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Hard lessons learnt from Kgori Capital verdict
The Court of Appeal (CoA) case related to an order of a civil penalty granted under the Proceeds and Instruments of Crime Act by Justice Godfrey Nthomiwa against Kgori and its directors pursuant to an application by the Directorate of Public...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 02 May 2019
A re se re tshosologa
Go ya ka yone polelo, batho ba lela thata ka go diegelwa go bewa ditsha tsa bonno. Re itse gore, ka molao wa lefatshe leno, motho ga a itseele lefatshe fela a nna, kana, a aga foo.Lefatshe le a kopiwa mme mokopi a letele lekgotla la kabo ditsha go...
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The Electric Car - A dream by people without electricity!
Promising to change mass market industrialisation with something seemingly far-fetched may not pass as a great reputation to have, let alone acknowledge. President Masisi kayaehir escort wishes to see Botswana successfully develop an electric vehicle...
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Time for Constitutional Reform - Batswana deserve own President
It all began with a misunderstanding between leaders as regards their expectations of each other and now the nation must pay the ultimate price. And yes, we deserve it. It’s time our sand castle is blown away so we can build a house that can...
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Why Okavango Delta is drying - experts speak
Exactly 100 years since Batawana’s first relocation after settling in Ngamiland, Maun is staring at the worst drought in recent history. It is not just Maun. The entire south western part of the Okavango Delta is as dry as a bone.  The...
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Why Okavango Delta is drying - experts speak
Exactly 100 years since Batawana’s first relocation after settling in Ngamiland, Maun is staring at the worst drought in recent history. It is not just Maun. The entire south western part of the Okavango Delta is as dry as a bone.  The...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2019
Why Okavango Delta is drying - experts speak
Exactly 100 years since Batawana’s first relocation after settling in Ngamiland, Maun is staring at the worst drought in recent history. It is not just Maun. The entire south western part of the Okavango Delta is as dry as a bone.  The...
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Rasioto is the worlds best student
She scooped position one in the 2018 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) results released recently. Morula Private School is located in beleaguered Selebi-Phikwe, brought to its knees by the economic misfortunes that saw...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 02 May 2019
Court rules in govts favour
Government had appealed a decision by High Court judge, Justice Godfrey Nthomiwa stating that he had erred in granting an order interdicting the repatriation of the refugees who voluntarily wished to be repatriated and where none of the respondents...
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Its possible to eliminate HIV - study
However, Ya Tsie study also known as Botswana Combination Prevention Project has revealed that Botswana can reach the UNAIDS 90-90-90 target.  This could come about if services such as community volunteering HIV testing, ART, suppression of HIV...
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Gaolathe pledges to take Batswana to "the promised land"
When addressing the public and members of his party on Wednesday evening about party policies at Gaborone main mall, he said almost 400, 000 people live in overcrowded home conditions. And majority Batswana are either unemployed or work in poor...
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Kgosis 'dead' contractor unamused
In a supporting affidavit filed in court,  Tembo  argued that contrary to what DPP was told, he was not deceased. “I am alive and in good health. I wonder why the DPP is declaring me dead when I am alive,” Tembo...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2019
CoA overturns Khamas PI decision
Peter Paul,  who had been in the country since 2009 and working as laboratory manager for a certain Dr Mompati was declared a PI by the former in 2018. He was accused of unlawfully running a church and having entered the country through an...
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Makgato case heads to CoA
The objector in the matter, Mothusi Maribe filed an unopposed application for urgent hearing against the decision of the High Court that rendered its interpretation of section 67 (3) (a) of the constitution The section provides that “a person...
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Mahupu teachers complain about overwork
The teachers who were slapped with new employment contracts after they raised concern with education authorities in what they view as a way to silence them say they have been forced to teach both Junior Certificate (JC)  and Botswana General...
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