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Judge objects accused 'hitmans' urgent bail application
Nkhuha was allegedly hired by a man to kill his then wife in 2015 at Oodi village. The alleged Zimbabwean ‘hitman’ had recently submitted an urgent bail application to the High Court after his murder case together with his...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Suspected 'girlfriend' serial killer caught
Simba Mamphori, 31, a native of Kalakamati village was today arraigned before Extension 11 Magistrate Court. Botswana Police Service’s (BPS) deputy public relations officer, senior superintendent Near Bagali said Mamphori was arrested in...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Survey to establish Botswana's TB burden
The survey, which is the first of its kind in the country, has been merged with the HIV/AIDS and will be conducted under the term ‘The 5th Botswana AIDS Impact V and Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey’. It is reportedly the first time the two...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Judge dismiss rape conviction appeal
The convict, Goabaone Letswai, was convicted of one count of rape that he committed on March 29, 2014 at Leretwa ward in Mahalapye. Dismissing the application, Justice Ketlogetswe said the appellant stated that the sexual intercourse was...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Electric cable thieves terrorise Mahalapye
Senior superintendent, Modisaotsile Bonang revealed recently that they have recorded seven cases of stolen cables in less than a week. The cables were stolen from a number of wards in the village. The police suspect that a knowledgeable...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 03 May 2019
Kgosi charged with two counts
Kgosi, who was arraigned this morning before the Village Magistrate’s Court, is accused of exposing the DIS agents to the public. According to the charge sheet, count one of the offence is the prohibition of disclosure of...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Venson-Moitoi interdicts BDP presidential election
Venson-Moitoi, who is a former Cabinet minister and Serowe South MP, has filed an urgent court application at the Lobatse High Court. Yesterday, the party disqualified 26 delegates who had sponsored Venson-Moitoi’s candidacy in the...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2019
Masisi in a last-minute bid to woo voters
The much-publicised elections, which will be held for the first time in the party history, are billed for Kang. Masisi is tipped to win the elections and he has had difficulty concealing his optimism during his campaign. Masisi’s...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
First Capital Bank Acquires Bank of India (Botswana)
The opportunity to acquire BOIB came as a result of the decision by Bank of India to divest from certain markets outside of India, including Botswana. The acquired business complements FMBCH’s offering of products and further strengthens...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2019
Deloitte Impacts SocioEconomic Development
Impact Day is a celebration of Deloitte’s commitment to local communities. Member firms around the world host Impact Day activities where Deloitte professionals spend the day doing voluntary work. Through the arrangement Deloitte employees...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2019
Bomaid Joins The Digital Migration Wagon
This has seen most of local commercial banks and non-banking financial institutions having moved their services onto online platforms and other digital services to revolutionalise their service delivery. The medical space has not been left behind....
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 03 May 2019
SA Govt Ready To Work With Khato Civils Again
Almost two years since Khato Civils downed tools in Limpopo over a long-standing R300 million project fees, the Ministry of water in that country last week told a parliamentary committee that some behind-the-scenes engagement with the contractor were...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2019
Dairy Sector Not Reaching Full Potential Mathoothe
Mathoothe believes farmers in the central areas of the country have the opportunity to capitalise on the business surrounding milk and its by-products. He was clearly anguished that farmers are not taking advantage of the fact that most milk products...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Dairy Sector Not Reaching Full Potential Mathoothe
Mathoothe believes farmers in the central areas of the country have the opportunity to capitalise on the business surrounding milk and its by-products. He was clearly anguished that farmers are not taking advantage of the fact that most milk products...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Shortages Of Resources Cripple MoHW
Kwape made the revelations when addressing Members of Parliament (MPs) who were worried by the waiting period for seriously ill patients booked to see a doctor at public health facilities. The MPs raised concerns following a motion tabled by MP for...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Men Cautioned Against Dating Younger Women
In an interview, Tshane police station commander, Vusimusi Jorowe said defilement is the leading sex-related crime reported in his policing area with two to three cases recorded per week. Jorowe stated that the cases usually involve men over 30...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
High Court Ruling Reinstates Marriage Wrecking
Last year, Justice Lot Moroka delivered a judgement in which he was of the view that “in light of the changing mores of our society, the delictual actio iniuriarum (an action for delict, which not only seeks to protect an individual’s...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
16 Days Of Activism Against GBV (II) - First Half Of 16 Ways For 16 Days
A few articles ago, centering indicators in the 2018 Botswana Relationship Study, we established that over 90% of adults who are either survivors or perpetrators of GBV or intimate partner violence grew up experiencing violence, themselves. One of...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 03 May 2019
The Return of the Gladiator
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 03 May 2019
Police fail to arrest Kgosi upon arrival
Kgosi, who is accused of exposing the identities of agents of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) to the public made his way to the Regional Magistrate’s Court where his warrant was said to still be in effect. With the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Wanted armed robbers die in Kanye shootout
The deputy public relations officer, Near Bagali said the suspects were on their ‘wanted list’ for a spate of armed robberies, murder and motor vehicle theft. “After receiving a tip off that the duo was seen in Kanye the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Another suspect arrested in family trio murder
The suspect Thomas Gilala, believed to be a Tanzanian national, was arrested recently at Divundu village in Namibia. The investigating officer (IO) in the case, detective senior superintendent Sergeant Marapo revealed this yesterday while...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Rollers name new coach, Mogorosi talks drag
Speaking at a press conference in Gaborone today, Rollers president, Jagdish Shah said the club had engaged Trucha, previously with Orapa United, on a one-year deal. Zacharia Muzadzi returns to the club as assistant coach. Trucha said his immediate...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
BTCL unfazed as profits drop
Commenting on the group’s results for the year ended March 31, 2019, BTCL directors said margins had come under pressure due to restrained consumer spend. This had resulted in a 12% decline on the mobile business “despite the...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Man allegedly chops cops' heads
Olemogile Shimane Ndatha landed in hot soup after he allegedly attempted to murder special constable Tirelo Maroba by chopping him on the head with an axe several times on June 27, 2017 at Lepokole village. According to the affidavit of the...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
BNFYL distances league president suspension allegations
A press release issued this morning signed by the YL secretary for publicity and secretary for legal affairs, Yandani Boko and Ofentse Khumomotse, reads: “We wish to distance ourselves and BNFYL from these unfounded, attention seeking and...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Mpene clinches Africa chess championship
Mpene won the tournament with 8.5 points out of nine and did not register a loss for the entire tournament. The player, a pupil at Letlhakeng Primary School secured himself a slot at the World Schools Championships in May 2020. He is now rated 1328...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Ke tloga ke phantsha - Masisi
Filled with confidence at the weekend launch of his trusted ally, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane in his backyard, Rakops, Masisi told ecstatic BDP diehards that he was about to spill the beans on Khama who had threatened to bring the BDP on its...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Back Page this week: Indisciplined Clubs Face The Chop
03 May 2019
Front Page this week: 'Police Murdered My Son'
03 May 2019
Masisi responds to protestors in Las Vegas
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2019
Public Urged To Exercise, Keep Fit
He called on members of the community to utilise the gym, as it is free and open to them to keep their bodies fit. “This is a good gesture and I thank Huawei for having found it fit to sponsor this project. A majority of people still...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Legends In Concert Lives Up To Expectation
The event, which was held at Molapo Stanbic Bank Piazza last Wednesday was jam-packed and the energy of the music fans that had thronged the venue, easily transformed the vibe on the stage. It was midweek and nobody expected such a crowd, but...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Black Mambazo Show Worth The Agonising Wait
The event, which was scheduled to start at 7pm at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Centre ended up starting a few minutes before midnight. Attendees who came in satisfying numbers to see the South African choral male group had to wait for...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Moeng Realises Fitness Dream
Having grown up in the United Kingdom (UK) with one of his parents being a medical practitioner 28 year old Moeng was now forced to live a healthy lifestyle. “While in the UK. I developed love for boxing, to an extent that I even became a...
80119,Siyabonga Gaetshajwe,, 03 May 2019
Coach Bemoans Table Tennis Inactivity
Three spots were available in the men and women teams for the All Africa Games scheduled for later this year. The games attracted a good turn out of players as tried their luck at the open trials. The trials were called on at the 11th hour as...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2019
Chiefs Kickstart Campaign Against Fighters
According to the draft fixtures released this past week, the league is scheduled to start on September 7 with Fighters hosting Chiefs at Fighters ground. Magosi were relegated from the Premier League in the just ended season together with Black...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Zebras Break Bafana Hoodoo, Advance To COSAFA Semis
The two teams were locked 2-2 at regulation time and the local boys needed the lottery of the penalty shoot-outs to get the first win in 13 years over their Southern African neighbours. The first 10 minutes did not produce any sparks but South...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 03 May 2019
In-disciplined Clubs Face The Chop
Speaking at the Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB) congress over the weekend, Shah warned that teams that fail to get licensing in the next season would be eliminated from the elite. The move is in line with BPL efforts to improve players’...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 03 May 2019
Online Business Registration Goes Live
According to the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) all active and operating companies have to go online to see the requirements and fill in forms for the registration. Those wishing to register new businesses will also be required...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 03 May 2019
Mascom Expands Broadband Offering
MySurf’s package includes a free router, three SIM cards (one for data and the others for mobile voice calls) unlimited data on 4G/3G, free monthly video on demand subscription to MyPlay services, plug and play feature and no installation...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 03 May 2019
Breaking The Glass Ceiling In Poultry
At grassroots level, many local women can be found in the poultry industry, running their own projects successfully and supporting many livelihoods, both at informal and semi-commercial level. However, higher up the value chain at abattoir-level,...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 03 May 2019
BMC Privatisation Welcome, But...
PEEPA chief executive officer, Obakeng Moumakwa revealed that Deloitte Consulting has been selected as the preferred Transaction Advisors for the concession of the Maun Abattoir while Minchin & Kelly are the preferred Consultants for the...
540,Monitor Editor,, 03 May 2019
Rey's Imperial Agenda
As a prelude, he held another enquiry, in November 1929, in the main Kgotla in Molepolole. In his report to the High Commissioner, Daniel again summed up the meeting. “I attended a full Kgotla meeting at Molepolole on the 18th and 19th of...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Motokwe Bogosi Crisis Persists
On the wee hours before the ceremony, the former village chief, Olebogeng Puleng through his attorney applied for an urgent court application before Lobatse High Court to block the ceremony, but lost. Puleng wanted to block the ceremony on claims...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Establish The Human Resource Department's Role
When we have that question clearly answered, we will find that the HR function’s placement on the organisational structure enables effective delivery. You will find that the office is fully resourced, not only with funding and technology...
80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Is He Really A Prophet Of God?
Last week, we dove a bit deeper and discussed how to judge a prophecy to know if it was true. This week, we are going to discuss the content of a prophecy. By analysing the actual messages, we might find a clue as to whether these messages are...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 03 May 2019
'Maele Ke Mokoko Oo Dikepela'
Maele was slapped with a one-year suspension by the BDP disciplinary hearing committee for allegedly uttering that he supported former president Ian Khama during a Kgotla meeting at Moremi village last November. He was recorded saying “Ke...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2019
Adolescence, Bodily Integrity And The Manifestations Of Agency
Fundamentally, each person, even children, have the right to autonomy as well as self-determination over their own body. Bodily integrity is a right that speaks to agency one exercises over their own body and is subject to each’s...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 03 May 2019
No Job Losses In BMC Privatisation Roadmap
Last year, government announced a Cabinet decision to privatise the BMC, which has been enjoying the beef export monopoly in an effort to liberalise the sector as corporation was struggling to make profit. BMC currently operates three abattoirs in...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
We Need Ramaphosa's Dose In Our Politics
Time and again there is that glimpse of hope that we will in our lifetime, experience the true meaning of gender equality. This hope, not wishful thinking, was aroused this past week by our neighbours, South Africa. When South African’s...
8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 03 May 2019
Police Shoot Suspect Inside His Home
Bullet marks are visible on the doorstep, the fridge, the door and there are even more holes on their corrugated iron roof. According to the Mokgosi family, they are yet to get answers from the police as to why they shot their son. The...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
China Urges Botswana To Use Its Comparative Advantage
Giving a keynote speech at the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair on Friday, Zhao said Botswana should cultivate national core competitiveness based on the characteristics of and advantages of its own conditions and achieve sustainable economic...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Enter The Dragon In Masisi-Khama Saga
While Masisi was away in the United States battling animal rights activists, Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Zhao Yanbo was singing praises to the new administration. During the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair that was held on Friday, Zhao gave...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Councillors Up In Arms With BNSC
The councillors expressed their displeasure after BNSC’s director of the games, Game Mothibi told them that the games would no longer be held in Francistown as a result of lack of accommodation and other related logistical reasons. Hopes were...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,,81106,Esnath Samuel,, 03 May 2019
Khama Could Not Listen On Dalai Lama - PSP
He was speaking at a press conference he called to rebut some of the issues raised by former president Ian Khama in his interaction with the Office of the President (OP) following his retirement. Just recently, Khama quit the ruling Botswana...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Elephants
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 03 May 2019
Let prioritise reform of our city road network
The tragedy with our roads system is this; just one freak accident on any one of the circles and the city comes to a near complete halt. It can take a full hour, perhaps even more, just to move between the Bull and Bush flyover to the BTV circle. In...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 03 May 2019
Higher output powers Mupane revenues to P480m
Mupane Gold Mine, owned by Toronto-based junior miner, Galane Gold, produced 35,527 ounces of gold last year, compared to 29,354 ounces in the previous one. Mupane taps into ore from deposits located near Francistown, most of them dating back to the...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Does China have feet of clay?
CAMBRIDGE: Chinese President, Xi Jinping seems to be on a roll. He has sent a rocket to the dark side of the moon, built artificial islands on contested reefs in the South China Sea, and recently entised Italy to break ranks with its European...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2019
S&P forecasts 4.2% growth on higher govt spending
S&P’s forecast is in line with government and the Bank of Botswana’s own projections for economic growth this year. The International Monetary Fund expects 3.9 percent while the African Development Bank last week projected 3.8...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Weekly BoBCs kick in amidst concerns
Before April 30, the central bank conducted auctions of BoBCs on a 14- and 91-day basis, incurring expenses of P88 million in 2017. The bank’s BoBC expenses averaged P1.7 billion between 2006 and 2010, raising outrage in economic circles as...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Butale faces BDP expulsion
Butale, the assistant Minister of Health and Wellness, has a fixture with the dreaded Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) on May 7, 2019. Recent history has proven that the party has either suspended or expelled...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Outgoing CEO raves about Mascoms bright future
Mascom launched the subsidiary last year, headed by Asnath Breseno as the CEO. DirectBPO was added to provide call centre services, as well as integrated back-up solutions that include e-mail, social media, back office support, setting up call...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Botswana Prisons Band
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Now we may begin
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 03 May 2019
KBL profits double as consumers guzzle 70.7m litres in six months
The strong volumes were supported by the reduced alcohol levy and relaxed liquor trading hours ushered in by the Masisi administration. In its financials for the half year ended June 30, 2019, Sechaba Brewery Holdings Limited, which owns 60%...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Uganda: Bobi Wine defies ban on 'red beret'
A spokesman for Bobi Wine's People's Power Movement, said the beret had been banned due to "fear" and "panic" from the government. In the video, which has an emotive marching beat as a soundtrack, the politician says the beret is a symbol of...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Mosquito Repellant
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 03 May 2019
Bus driver dies in freak accident
The Zimbabwean man was driving the Gaborone-bound bus coming from Orapa when he met his fate. According to the police report, the bus made a burst-like sound along the way before reaching Palapye. While some customers disembarked the bus at...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 03 May 2019
Morupisi appears for corruption charges
Morupisi, who appeared this morning before Magistrate Goodwill Makofi, is charged together with his wife Pinny Morupisi and the company, R7 Group that the latter is the director of. According to the charge sheet Morupisi is charged with three...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Mass syringe stabbing at Our Lady of the Desert
According to the Regional Director of Education (North East) Labani Mokgosi, the Standard 2 pupil found behind his classroom and playfully started pricking his mates with it. “Most of the pupils who were jabbed with the syringe by the Standard...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Boko attacks BDP, AP on Labour Day
The UDC firebrand further appealed to workers that they should not dare vote for the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) if at all they are serious about liberating themselves from poverty and oppressive laws. Ahead of the Labour Day...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 03 May 2019
BCA recognised for promoting women's cricket
International Cricket Council (ICC) Africa presented the BCA with the Women’s Cricket Initiative award at the ICC Regional Conference held in Windhoek, Namibia this week. The award is in recognition for BCA’s efforts in growing the...
Mqondisi Dube
| 03 May 2019
Beach volleyball teams come unstuck in Nigeria
The men’s and women’s teams made their international debut at the just-ended Beach Volleyball Senior African Nations Championships played in Nigeria last week. The women’s team of Jestinah Moyo and Ngirl Wright were knocked out in...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 03 May 2019
Karate 'friends' in bitter fight
Cracks started to emerge last August, when the trio decided to terminate the Ryushin-Kan affiliation and instead join Shitoryu Kenwa Kai Karate Do International. However, the new karate style has brought with it misery, as the three...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 03 May 2019
Zebras seeded for COSAFA Cup
The regional tournament will retain the same format as in previous editions, where the eight lowest ranked sides are involved in the group stages, while the topsides join at the quarterfinal stage. Defending champions Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho,...
Mqondisi Dube
| 03 May 2019
Karate preps suffer as LOC chair quits
Sources said Gaobakwe left after she did not receive her appointment letter from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC). It is said other LOC members have also not received their letters. The Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 03 May 2019
BPL in the dark over contract
The BPL is the beneficiary of the P39 million three-year contract, which the BFA signed with the telecom company in 2017. There were reports earlier this week that BTC had terminated the sponsorship deal, although both parties have claimed...
Mqondisi Dube
| 03 May 2019
BAA official suspended over media leaks
He is also accused of trying to convince BAA clubs to push for a special general meeting in order to hold fresh elections. The BAA alleges that Raphutse shared its bank statements with the media. In addition, Raphutse is said to have written a...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 03 May 2019
BTC, BFA contract: Letshwiti caught in between
Letshwiti is the BFA president, and at the same time, a BTC board member. The BTC recently expressed misgivings about the BFA contract, which sees the telecommunications company sponsor the BTC Premiership for P39 million over three seasons. BTC...
Mqondisi Dube
| 03 May 2019
Super-rich unions should introspect
This is commendable considering the long history of animosity between these two federations. At the centre of their disagreement was pure pettiness and self-centredness not to forget greediness amongst some of the union leaders. The theme for this...
Mmegi Editor
| 03 May 2019
Out in the cold
Selefu 03 May 2019
The BDP Has Lost Its Glory!
The one question that more than half of Batswana ask is whether this is a plausible manifesto, and whether there is sustained appetite by the BDP to remain in government. Five years ago the BDP produced a red pledge card with five promises to create...
Thabo Masalila 03 May 2019
Let prioritise reform of our city road network
The tragedy with our roads system is this; just one freak accident on any one of the circles and the city comes to a near complete halt. It can take a full hour, perhaps even more, just to move between the Bull and Bush flyover to the BTV circle. In...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 03 May 2019
A crisis of too many, not too few (Part 2)
However, elephant poaching in the rest of Africa does not imply that southern Africa should accept a massive and destructive over-population of elephants. Like any excesses – too many elk in Yellowstone, too many cattle on the range –...
Correspondent 03 May 2019
Higher output powers Mupane revenues to P480m
Mupane Gold Mine, owned by Toronto-based junior miner, Galane Gold, produced 35,527 ounces of gold last year, compared to 29,354 ounces in the previous one. Mupane taps into ore from deposits located near Francistown, most of them dating back to the...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 03 May 2019
Does China have feet of clay?
CAMBRIDGE: Chinese President, Xi Jinping seems to be on a roll. He has sent a rocket to the dark side of the moon, built artificial islands on contested reefs in the South China Sea, and recently entised Italy to break ranks with its European...
Correspondent 03 May 2019
S&P forecasts 4.2% growth on higher gov't spending
S&P’s forecast is in line with government and the Bank of Botswana’s own projections for economic growth this year. The International Monetary Fund expects 3.9 percent while the African Development Bank last week projected 3.8...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 03 May 2019
Weekly BoBCs kick in amidst concerns
Before April 30, the central bank conducted auctions of BoBCs on a 14- and 91-day basis, incurring expenses of P88 million in 2017. The bank’s BoBC expenses averaged P1.7 billion between 2006 and 2010, raising outrage in economic circles as...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 03 May 2019
Nomina drops Amadlozi
The Maitengwe native, whose musical genre is a fusion of RnB, Pop mixed with African sounds and electro elements, is currently in the country to promote her new single released in April. She told Arts & Culture that there has been a positive...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 03 May 2019
Four reasons Botswana needs to prioritise energy transition
As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, however, these seemingly commendable efforts appear to be contrary to the country’s commitments to reduce greenhouse gases, as the use of coal for energy production is said to be the single biggest...
Correspondent 03 May 2019
Shanti Lo releases Music
Music was released after a nine-year break from his last album release. Shanti Lo told Arts & Culture that his album was more inspired by what he went through. “When everything else disappoints or fails, music is always a comfort,”...
Ame Motimane 03 May 2019
Mister and Miss Beauty with Albinism returns
It will keep to its main objective of raising awareness on albinism, reducing stigma and discrimination against people living with albinism, but also promises to be bigger and better. Botswana’s pageantry president, Phildelphia Motlaiile said...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 03 May 2019
Ladysmith Black Mambazo back in town
The five-time Grammy award winning South African male choral group that sings in vernacular in the styles of isicathamiya and mbube will headline the event. The group that was formed in the 1960s has a dense cultural heritage and it is evident...
Ame Motimane 03 May 2019
Body art a passion for Tom
However, he is currently tremendously growing. “Body art is a form of activity in which one plays around with colour to communicate a certain message or to express a certain feeling, emotion or events on a human body. There are no rules in...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 03 May 2019
World Haemophilia Day
What is Haemophilia? Haemophilia is a congenital bleeding disorder mainly affecting men only. Very rarely women are affected. It is of mainly two types: Haemophilia A and Haemophilia B What causes Haemophilia ? Haemophilia is a congenital bleeding...
Correspondent 03 May 2019
Botswana National Commission for UNESCO launches committees
The programmes launched cover Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, and Communication and Information Technology. Since 2018, the Botswana National Commission for UNESCO has been in the process of strengthening structures for...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 03 May 2019
BUAN staff threaten to petition Chancellor
In a letter dated April 16, 2019 addressed to the University’s Acting Vice Chancellor, Shalaulani Nsoso, the staff listed a number of issues they demand the management to address, failing which they will petition the BUAN Chancellor. These...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 03 May 2019
Ambitious Ghanzi Show loading
A premier forum for farmers, parastatals, government agencies, companies, and small traders to showcase services and goods, the annual attraction brings life to the dusty township with between 3, 000 and 5, 000 people visiting daily on the last two...
Correspondent 03 May 2019
Maele's opposition links irk UDC's Ketshogile
Ketshogile said he has learnt from the media and close allies in the constituency that the former BDP legislator harbours interests of joining the opposition crusade, but has vowed he would not trade his parliamentary candidate aspirations for...
Koketso Kgoboge 03 May 2019
Honda Fit most stolen car model
He said that BPS has recorded an increase in motor vehicle theft since the beginning of this year as compared to the same period last year. He said that the criminals target Honda Fit, Toyota Runx and Hilux parked in their respective homes at night....
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 03 May 2019
BMD disputes BCP coalition membership
The BMD that is challenging its expulsion from the umbrella has accused BCP of meddling in matters it has no business in, claiming it is not a member of the coalition. The party says BCP is not a member of the UDC and as such its (BCP) members were...
Mpho Mokwape
| 03 May 2019
First Lady's role needs to be enshrined
However, it is widely recognised as one of the key elements that ensure that the Office of the President and State House function optimally. For a decade Batswana were deprived of a First Lady, as President Ian Khama preferred to maintain his...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 03 May 2019
BOPEU acting president warns against 'illegal meeting'
The allegedly suspended BOPEU president, Masego Mogwera, has called for an NEC meeting today to discuss the general secretary and deputy secretary general’s contracts, forensic audit, impending court cases, involvement of staff in union...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 03 May 2019
Tlhagale warns trade unions against ‘state capture'
The union’s president Jack Tlhagale said the bromance between President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s led government and trade unions has to cease with immediate effect. Tlhagale was delivering a solidarity message at the commemoration of Labour...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 03 May 2019
Outgoing CEO raves about Mascom's bright future
Mascom launched the subsidiary last year, headed by Asnath Breseno as the CEO. DirectBPO was added to provide call centre services, as well as integrated back-up solutions that include e-mail, social media, back office support, setting up call...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 03 May 2019
Monakwe family's P720K-plus windfall from BOPEU chaos
This follows after the recently suspended BOPEU president Masego Mogwera had resisted entertaining "silly, ridiculous amounts" claimed made by Monakwe’s wife, who is employed in one of the union departments. Over P720,000 in claims were made...
Staff Writer 03 May 2019
Butale faces BDP expulsion
Butale, the assistant Minister of Health and Wellness, has a fixture with the dreaded Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) on May 7, 2019. Recent history has proven that the party has either suspended or expelled...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 03 May 2019
Khama Serowe meet might pull crowds
The meeting is expected to pull a huge crowd. According to speculations, buses would be transporting people from different locations to Serowe showgrounds where the meeting would be held. The organiser of the meeting, Prince Moitoi, explained that...
Koketso Kgoboge 03 May 2019
BOFEPUSU accuses politicians of self-enrichment
He accused politicians and a Zimbabwean businessman of falling in the category of people who might be working to enrich themselves unfairly during the May Day festivities on Wednesday. Molamu said while BOFEPUSU may not be against the salary...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 03 May 2019
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