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Police VI aim for Al Ahly scalp
Al Ahly are expected to go all out in order to defend their title against 22 continental teams who have gathered in the North African country. The Egyptian side has 13 crowns under its belt. On Saturday, Police VI take on Al Ahly from Libya, in a...
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Cricket team to play Mat Tuskers
Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) fixtures and publicity secretary, Sumod Damodar said the matches were meant to prepare the national side for the ICC World T20 qualifiers to be played in Uganda next month. “The close association between...
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BAA in Nike contract breach
This comes after the athletics body sent a team to the 2019 World Cross Country Championships to Denmark without the Nike kit. The BAA-Nike agreement signed ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games stipulates that the US sportswear manufacturer will supply...
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Plight of Female Zebras echoes global battle of sexes
For starters, the women’s soccer team has failed to conclusively attract a nickname. ‘She Zebras, Mares and Female Zebras’ have been thrown around without firm success. The team faces an identity crisis, while their male...
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Youngest coach, 29, carries Mares hopes
The Mares take on Namibia in the first leg of the preliminary round of the qualifiers at the National Stadium at 6pm. Sharps Shooting Stars’ assistant coach, Alex Malete will lead the team on an interim basis after head coach, Gaoletlhoo...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 05 May 2019
'TAFIC not ready for Premiership'
TAFIC lead the Debswana First Division North (FDN) log with 48 points, two ahead of Morupule Wanderers with three games remaining. TAFIC need two convincing wins to secure automatic promotion. Wanderers are assured of a promotion play-off...
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Chiefs, players on the same page
The two parties have had several fallouts this season with the players threatening to boycott some games as a result of unpaid salaries.  Magosi, once a formidable side in the league, has been struggling financially for over two...
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From frying pan into the fire for Gunners
At the draw held at the Mogoditshane Supa Save mall yesterday, Gunners were drawn as the home team in a game to be played on the weekend of April 12 and 14, 2019. Gunners reached the second round of the competition after beating Popa’s...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 05 May 2019
Chouka hold key to title race
There are three matches left and the difference between the log leaders, TAFIC and second-placed Morupule Wanderers is just two points.  Third-placed Sua Flamingoes are a further nine points behind. Motlakase will play all top three sides in...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 05 May 2019
Anxiety grips BNSC as job cuts loom
The BNSC has already lost two out of nine directors in recent months, who quit for greener pastures. Sport development director, Steve Bothasitse and lands and facilities director, Kearabetswe Galebotse left the sport umbrella body...
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'Govt cannot dictate who we employ'
Responding to Mmegi Sport enquiries, BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti said while there is nothing wrong with receiving a courtesy call, it would be unfortunate if the government were involved in the day-to-day running of the association’s...
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Is there life after Kang?
Botswana, for the most, has been insulated from this over the decades, enjoying stable economic growth, good governance as well as peace and security. Where other Africans have swung between the hope brought by a new administration, to the dreaded...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 05 May 2019
A re se metse mafoko
Polelo e kaya gore, nako nngwe, go ne ga bolodiwa letsholo la go lekola dikgwebo tsa mananeo a, gone kwa Kweneng. O botse gore, gone go lekola mo, ke eng? Go lekola mo, e ne e le go bona gore, ka batho ba thusitswe ka mananeo ao, ba batla go dira...
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Consciousness of freedom at war with xenophobia
Fellow Africans are being subjected to varying forms of violence for allegedly causing high unemployment rate. Can an African be a foreigner in Africa? Once again we see some South Africans deviating from the conscious of the roots of their...
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Welcome Brigadier Mathambo - We are watching you
He was viewed, by naysayers, with suspicion as a supposed Khama deployee, having been appointed on the eve of the prince’s exit from the number one office. He did little to fight the perception. The DCEC’s handling of the National...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 05 May 2019
Debunking the myths of Botswanas tourism boycott
A common approach is to threaten Botswana with a tourism boycott. They are saying the 2.5 million of foreign tourists visiting Botswana to photograph elephants are contributing massively to the country’s 11.5% tourism gross domestic product...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2019
Politics, popular grievances and the power of animal advocacy
To them it seems that Western animal lovers and animal-rights NGOs, and their African allies, appear to cherish wildlife above any concern for people who suffer crop damage or loss of livestock. This has been a long-running issue across southern...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2019
In memory of a friend killed by an elephant
You see, Okavango River is given different names as it passes across different areas. In this particular place at the edge of the thick bushes in Qurube cattle post (15km from Gumare), it is called Xani River. Xani was the favourite for the boys. It...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2019
Govt prioritises F/town for enterprise development
Serame said that there are facilities such as Lekgaba Centre in the second city that need to be refurbished to provide the much-needed space for Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) to operate. She said this at a recent SMME Pitso and Fair,...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 05 May 2019
Pension funds shed P3.7bn in tough 2018
Bank of Botswana (BoB) figures released this week indicate that the country’s pension funds ended the year with assets worth P78.97 billion, down from P82.69 billion as at January 2018. The pension fund arena is dominated by the Botswana...
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Fighting the global coal war (Part I)
Since then, many papers and articles have been written and international meetings held to see if agreements can be made to mitigate this supposed problem for our planet - a problem not fully defined, nor even proven to any level of certainty. In...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2019
Pula Steel sale hits a snag
Pula Steel 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 its raw materials. Creditors owed about P100 million...
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Serenity Greens: A joint to soothe minds
Others prefer a bar counter to unwind over a glass of beer, but the locations sometimes are not serene enough. But for the residents of Mmapole ward in Mochudi and the surroundings there is a new place named Serenity Greens, which offers a peaceful...
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Wilderness starts hot air balloon excursion
The hot air ballooning experiences started on Monday and will go on until through October 7, 2019. Therefore between now and then, guests can enjoy a unique hot air balloon safari, drifting slowly over the pristine 60, 000-hectare Vumbura...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2019
Public gym opens in Block 8
At the unveiling, Kgosi Motlhatswi Pule of Block 8 expressed gratitude to Time Projects of the unfailing love for the disabled people in the community and the public at large. He said the gym communicates that indeed health is a cornerstone of what...
79573,Kebone Laetsang,, 05 May 2019
Grand Palm host, partner FWB
This is their fifth annual fashion show and it will be held tonight under the theme ‘Ready to Wear’. One of the most talented young designers in Southern Africa, Nivaldo Thierry will be showcasing his latest collection at the event to...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 05 May 2019
Another holiday experience at Epic Eco
The event brought by Mark Media Entertainment, will be headlined by Nomvula and Sdutla Sam hitmaker, Mr Style from South Africa. Kealeboga Sedumedi also known as DJ KSB of Mark Media Entertainment told Arts & Culture that this will be the first...
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Maitisong Festival 2019 puts locals first
For years, the festival had been placing most of its focus on exhibiting international talent, but the festival director Tefo Paya and team have decided to develop a creative hub through the festival that has given birth to a number of productions...
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Its only going to get hotter
Farmers countrywide are exhausted from rolling years of droughts, but they have little choice. Subsistence and commercial farming activities are in the DNA of hundreds of thousands of Batswana across the country and every season they dutifully trudge...
80119,Siyabonga Gaetshajwe,, 05 May 2019
Drought 2019: Two-thirds of crops wilt, livestock fatalities rise
“Go maswe bagaetsho.” Agriculture minister, Patrick Ralotsia, who is also a prominent farmer with 300 hectares in the Kanye area, appears to be running out of adjectives to describe the latest cropping season disaster. “Even at my...
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Under-siege TOTUMA farmers cancel field day
Earlier this year, a survey released by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) confirmed what many around the country already feared – the poor rains in the first half of the season and the inconsistency in the second...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 05 May 2019
Outing turns bad as pal dies in quarrel
This came to light Thursday when Lefoko Masudisa, 28, was arraigned in court for the alleged murder of Thembani Mazinyane. The State alleges that Masudisa murdered Mazinyane on April 2 at Block 2, Francistown. Masudisa, who’s plea was...
79801,Goitsemodimo Akanyang,, 05 May 2019
ZHE property under the hammer for salaries
The company will have a delivery van, a delivery combi, a fridge and a steel filling cabinet auctioned in order to raise P203,680 towards payment of employee salary arrears. The Industrial Court Registrar on February 7, 2019 issued a writ of...
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Mathambo through army ranks to DCEC boss
FRANCISTOWN: Before joining the DCEC, the well-built Mathambo who hails from Tonota village had spent about 32 continuous years at the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) where he had a meteoric rise through the army ranks. He has a very interesting career...
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BOFEPUSU consents executives general election candidacy
The federation’s secretary general Tobokani Rari confirmed the development yesterday. Last week, BOFEPUSU deputy secretary general Ketlhalefile Motshegwa confirmed in a statement that he would be contesting as a parliamentary candidate of the...
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Politicians in court for theft
The State alleges that the duo acting together in concert and with a common purpose, fraudulently stole P143,000 belonging to the BPP during different dates in 2017. It should however be noted that Dan, who has since decamped to the ruling BDP from...
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Venson-Moitois presidential race an uphill battle
Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi’s presidential campaign faces insurmountable obstacles in pursuance of its objectives, as their numbers seemingly don’t add up. The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) structures have simply connived against...
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China Jiangsu, govt clash over P1.5bn tender
The court clash between the duo is reportedly bigger than just the cancelled tender as the government considers the company a national security threat. Further reports suggest that the State has been advised to cease all dealings with the...
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BPC pushes for 10% tariff increase
Although authorities close to the matter are tight lipped, Mmegi is informed that the electricity utility has applied for at least a 10% increase for domestic customers. Highly-placed insiders said the last review, in April 2018, had pushed domestic...
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MPs salaries to likely bump up 10%
Although discussions on the matter are said to be ongoing, it is said that many of the MPs have been in agreement at the General Assembly held Thursday last week that they should increase their salaries by 10%. The legislators have been meeting at...
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Peace necessary after Kang
The faction says if the court rules in the favour of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) after producing evidence on how they rigged elections then they would not see a need to go to Kang congress. The faction demands that the party takes action...
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Kgosi charged on two counts
According to the charge sheet, count one of the offence is the prohibition of disclosure of identity.  The particulars of offence are that the accused person, Kgosi, between February 18 and 25, 2019 in Gaborone took photographs of officers as...
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Venson-Moitoi loses case against BDP
The former minister and Serowe West legislator had dragged the party to court on urgency arguing against its decision to cut 26 names from her list of sponsoring delegates, a decision that effectively ended her challenge against the incumbent,...
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For what we are about to receive...
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In this week paper
05 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Meet Miss Botswana Top 30 Finalists
05 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Walvis Bay Dry Port drifts to white elephant status
05 May 2019
Back Page this week: Four referees fail fitness tests
05 May 2019
Front Page this week: Masis enters lion's den
05 May 2019
What are the US's intentions in Africa?
"For too long when investors have knocked on the door, and the Africans opened the door, the only person standing there was the Chinese," Tibor Nagy, the US assistant secretary of state for African Affairs recently told the BBC. China's trade with...
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Jaguars Partner With Cancer Association
CAB executive director, Boitumelo Molefhe-Ndebele told Sport Monitor that Jaguars becomes the first club to partner with them in the 21 years that the organisation has existed. She said maybe it was because of the visibility of the Cancer...
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Troopers Run Over Spartans
Troopers led 3-0 in the first few minutes of the game. Troopers coach, William Nyangu told Sport Monitor that he was aware that he was going to play against a team that has older players while his side has the youth. He said the idea was to use...
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Low Turnout Forces GU AGM Put Off
The meeting that was scheduled to take place at Nanogang Junior Secondary School was postponed to August 17 after the members failed to form a quorum. Just over a 100 members turned out for the meeting while the club’s constitution suggests...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2019
National Teams Attract Mixed Fortunes
Following a disappointing 0-0 draw with Zambia a fortnight ago in Francistown, the Zebras traveled to Zambia with the hope of getting the goals and progress to the next stage of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Despite taking an early lead...
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Rollers Retains Core Exco
The old committee’s term had ended after being voted in 2016 during a meeting that was characterised by heavy security following an intense feud between two factions. However, this time around the meeting was peaceful with most of the...
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Renowned Content Creator Drills Locals
The embassy works hand in hand with Young Africa Botswana (YAB). Mike van Graan wears quite a number of badges as the president of the African Cultural Policy Network and an award-winning playwright with 32 plays under his belt.  He is...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 05 May 2019
Fans disappointed as Gospel Show Cancels
A night with the gospel legend event, organised by Mafia Flames Entertainment did not go as planned as they experienced problems with sound checks to an almost an empty venue. South Africa’s famous queen of gospel, Rebecca Malope whose music...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 05 May 2019
Queens Of Comedy Warm Up Masa Audience
The event featured some of Botswana’s most talented women in comedy including the likes of Rekunde, Lebo English and Mamito. Few international acts from Zambia, Zimbabwe and Swaziland also graced the event. Lebo English became the first act of...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 05 May 2019
Larry Don Capital Follows His Dream
Larry Don Capital, who is the son to former Zebras player, Thato Siska, got blessings from his paternal grandmother, parents and brother in taking on his music career. “Take on the world my son, it’s your dream to follow,” his...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 05 May 2019
Mdu Takes Revellers Down Memory Lane
The Kwaito legend was performing at BotswanaCraft on Friday alongside fellow South African musician, Nkosinathi Mankayi otherwise known as Nathi and Botswana’s female group, Unik Attraction. First to perform on the night was Unik Attraction,...
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Financial Literacy Paramount For Youth, Public
To be held under the theme, Importance of a Financial-Literate Botswana, Tsheole pointed out that it will be a ceremony celebrating excellence, diligence and commitment through their annual youth-focused flagship initiative. Speaking during the...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 05 May 2019
De Beers Balloons Marketing Budget
Last year, the diamond company spent the highest amount recorded in more than a decade in marketing activities, hoping the positive global outlook for diamond demand translates into bumper profits.  “In 2018, we invested $166 million in...
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Family Business Revives Dying Art Craft
With Nogwe Holdings being a little over six years, Alex said that they work from home. Always interested to learn new things, Nogwe stated that he and his wife over the years delved into a variety of caning and weaving techniques to a point where...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 05 May 2019
Duo In Airborne Medical Emergency Transport Needs
The duo have established an emergency medical transportation company that specialises in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Care and transportation of critically ill people to hospital. This type of business is mostly dominated by the foreign...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 05 May 2019
Before We Decide, Lets Do Psychometric Assessments
Some tests only measure one area, some measure all areas. In some cases tests are presented in some kind of question and answer format whether online or actual pen and paper, while some tests actually require you to physically demonstrate those...
80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Effects on People participating in Corruption
That went so well that I realized how huge a need it is for us to put resources, time and energy into really teaching principles of integrity in our workplaces and in our government programs. It sure would be cheaper investing into teaching why we...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 05 May 2019
Unpacking The Botswana Education Curriculum (I) - A Suggestion To Reform The History Syllabus
I was  in Form 1. We had a visiting student teacher, who was taking us for history class as part of his school required internship – Mr. Mogalakwe. He was a brilliant historian even then. Having already established an interest in history...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 05 May 2019
Ntwa Ya Hitler
Our country’s wartime contribution is partially reflected in the number of men who served in armed forces. During the war a total of 10,027 men served in the Bechuanaland Protectorate Companies of the British Imperial Army’s...
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Politicians Need To Up Their Game
One can safely say that for the first in Botswana’s political history, it is not obvious which amongst the contesting political parties is going to win the elections, come October.  In the previous elections, voters were always certain of...
540,Monitor Editor,, 05 May 2019
Ga-Mmangwato
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MonnaTia Campaign Launched
The campaign is a partnership between the Ministry, Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation and Argus Online, with the support of the European Union delegate to Botswana and Men’s sector. It is aimed at dealing with issues of Gender Based Violence...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 05 May 2019
'Cervical Cancer Is Preventable'
Speaking at the HPV Self Collection and Cervical Cancer Awareness Launch held under the theme ‘Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Botswana’ at Nkoyaphiri on Friday, Sinvula said cervical cancer is preventable. He, therefore, said the country...
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Marina Buries 19 Unidentified Bodies
The bodies had been unidentified since last year at the hospital mortuary. They were laid to rest at Ledumang cemeteries on Friday morning. The 19 corpses comprised three adults and 16 children. The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred...
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AP Confident Of Letlhakeng- Lephepe Victory
Over the weekend the party launched its Letlhakeng/Lephepe parliamentary candidate, Phenyo Dinake. Despite a poor attendance at the event, one of the speakers, AP president, Ndaba Gaolathe’s advisor Margaret Nasha is confident that the...
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Segokgo Adamant To Retain Ward
When speaking at the launch of Phenyo Segokgo at Sefhoke ward on Saturday, different speakers said Tlokweng saw developments under the leadership of incumbent councillor, who is the chairperson of the South East District Council...
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The Police Service Re-commits To Serve
Held under the theme ‘Towards a Safer and Secure Communities: 2019 and Beyond’, the annual event, which has turned out to be one of the biggest in the national calendar, yet again attracted multitudes across the age and social...
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Government To Connect Water In Gabz North
The motion by Gaborone North legislator, Haskins Nkaigwa, had been abandoned for two consecutive Fridays as the quorum collapsed whenever it was time to vote. On Friday just as the National Assembly deputy speaker, Kagiso Molatlhegi had announced it...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Malnutrition Hits Masego Clinic
Greater Francistown District Health Management Team (GFHMT) nutritionist, Masego Osupile said the cluster is faced with alarming rate of moderate acute malnutrition cases, which call for a concern. She also said moderate acute malnutrition hinders...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 05 May 2019
Butales Dream As BPFs Inaugural President
PALAPYE: The BPF has gifted the Tati-West legislator, Butale with his 47th birthday at the Majestic Five Lodge in the outskirts of Palapye. The Masunga-born politician was elected unopposed to lead the BPF into the 2019 general elections, the...
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Unions Demand Disciplined Forces Benefits
The government is of the view that the salary adjustments extended to Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and the Botswana Police Service amongst others, are irrelevant to ongoing negotiations between employer and trade unions as forces are not governed by...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
BPFs Story Of Numbers
Even its president Biggie Butale described the crowd his party pulled as overwhelming and a promise that Batswana are positively receiving a two-month-old political party very well. Well, as for the throngs of the delegates at the elective congress...
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Khama Blasts Morupisi For 'Abusing Office'
In his element, when addressing a massive political rally in Palapye last Saturday, Khama accused Morupisi of abusing his office to force a project intended for Lecheng to be taken to his Malaka village and in the vicinity of his house. “PSP...
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Did Makgato Attack Late Sir Seretse Khama?
The first president of the country was also amongst the founders of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the father to the former and fourth president, Ian Khama. In her remarks at a BDP rally in Chadibe village, Makgato said “ha e le gore...
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Back Page this week: Mixed Fortunes For National Teams
05 May 2019
Front Page this week: Did Makgato Attack Sir Seretse Khama?
05 May 2019
The BDP and the lie they call democracy
Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi’s audacious move to run for the presidency of Africa’s longest ruling Party-the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has produced the unintended effect of awakening us from a deep slumber.  The accolades from the...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2019
Fingers point at BFA after botched SA deals
The players had already agreed on 30-month deals with the South African side, but the move fell through at the last minute.  While the BFA denies, the charge, it is reported that the mother body failed to confirm their international clearance...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 05 May 2019
Letebele le le kwa ga Mmago...
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UDC races against time to fill vacant posts
This comes after their consultative meeting to brief its members about the state of the organisation and its preparedness for the general elections, which was held over the weekend at Moselewapula Junior Secondary School. The UDC has not yet...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
BDP Executive Secretary quits
Mmegi has learnt that Moloise has requested to serve a month notice. Information reaching this publication indicated that Moloise and her employer are not in good terms. According to sources the relationship between Moloise and her employer has...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Bid to block BPF congress in Kanye
Mmegi has learnt that some people have been trying to influence their chief to make an announcement or statement regarding the matter. The BPF which ahs the support of the former president Ian Khama is expected to hold their congress in Kanye over...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
New athletics broom faces mammoth task
A new broom sweeps clean and expectations are already high in athletics circles that new president, Botlhale, will clean the sport’s mess. BAA is on a sick-bed, affiliates are divided as trust has diminished over the years. The most important...
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Rebatenne takes early table tennis lead
Rebatenne won the women singles in the first of the six-legged series tournaments last week Saturday in Gaborone.  BTTA president, Kudzanani Motswagole said the weekend tournament was meant to maintain the fitness level for the elite athletes...
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High Court to hear Vikings appeal today
The respondent in the matter is Botswana Softball Association (BSA), which disallowed Vikings from registering for the annual tournament, citing failure to act within the stipulated time.  The tournament would be held over the President’s...
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BOKA dojo misses out on UFAK
BOKA received a donation of $84,969 (around P900, 000) from the Japanese Embassy for the hall extension last year. The hall was expected to be used for the championship, but now visiting countries will train at the University of Botswana (UB). BOKA...
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Boxing looks for Olympics punch back
Boxing has been an ever present at the Olympics since making its first appearance during the 1992 Olympic Games held in Barcelona, Spain. France Mabiletsa became the first boxer to represent the country, and since then, Botswana has had...
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Damning report on softball teams fitness
According to the report, leaked to Mmegi Sport, all players scored below average, which suggests they were unfit for the global showpiece. Critically, some players went to the tournament in Czech Republic carrying life threatening conditions. Two...
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Copa Coca Cola heads to Gaborone for finale
Three of the four defending champions will be in the capital, but Nthwalang Community Junior Secondary School, who won last year’s Under-15 girls title, were knocked out in the elimination stages. But Under-15 boys champions, Batanani from...
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Chinyembas TAFIC future uncertain
This is the second time Chinyemba has helped TAFIC to return to the top flight. He was appointed TAFIC’s assistant coach in 2016, and immediately helped the team gain promotion to the Premiership. Then he did not have the necessary...
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Tsatsilebe to shun Gunners for Flamingoes
The former Gaborone United coach recently agreed to join Flamingoes, but has been heavily linked with the vacant Gunners job.  This week there was mounting speculation that Tsatsilebe is on the verge of concluding a deal with the Lobatse-based...
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Galaxy not backing down
The match was later re-scheduled, but Galaxy argue Miscellaneous was supposed to be docked points. Club spokesperson, Tankiso Morake said they expect a response from the BPL Disciplinary Committee (DC) regarding their complaint over the Township...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Chess golden boy conquers Africa
The Standard Four pupil at Letlhakeng Primary School got the nod to compete at the championships from the International Chess Federation (FIDE). When Thuto arrived in Kampala on June 26, 2019 he was ranked third behind his agemates Tandeka Shiloh of...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 05 May 2019
Declaration of assets welcome, but
This was after decades of public outcry for the country to have a law on declaration of assets and liabilities to fight the ever-increasing corruption in the country. We would like to call on stakeholders to fix some of the ‘mistakes’ we...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 05 May 2019
Ngwaga wa Mekoko 2019
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A re bue ka go ..pelo
E re bangwe ba bitsa mafoko ao manatetshapuo, ba bangwe ba re ke dikapuo kana dipapisapuo mme go nne go tshwane. E le ka go reng bale ba bitsa mafoko ao, dikapuo, dipapisapuo? E le ka gore mafoko a, a kgabisa puo ka go e bapisa, e seng go e bua e...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
On the electric car
We are yet to produce bicycles. It sounded more like trying to climb the tree from the branches. Would we finally be getting the children off the donkey carts? Why not just build a car with a combustion engine? Or, is it about going green? Still, I...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 05 May 2019
Lets remove emotions and pseudo-science and get down to scientific facts
Ross Harvey accuses the Botswana government of lifting its ban on elephant trophy hunting for reasons that are primarily political, ie to secure the rural vote in upcoming elections. Let’s start by recapping the facts. The Southern African...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2019
In life and death a uniting figure: Francis Nyamhuka (1952-2019)
Last Saturday I joined a few hundred mourners to celebrate Francis Nyamhuka’s life and entomb his body at Zororo Cemeteries in the Zengeza area of Harare, Zimbabwe. A teacher by profession, Francis rose through the ranks and was head teacher...
78168,Phillip Segadika,, 05 May 2019
When passion for Landies meets compassion
On the map, Metsiamanong (22° 26’ 3.552” S, 24° 13’ 54.156” E) is right in the heart of Botswana. If the country’s geometric centre point could be calculated, it would surely be closer to Metsiamanong than...
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Fight for Mascom turns dirty
BPOPF is engaged in a tussle with Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa who earlier this year announced a P3 billion offer to buy MTN’s 53% stake in Mascom. The deal would increase his company, Econet’s overall hold in the local...
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FNBB increases in-branch service fees by 3%
The bank, which is the country’s largest by volume of customers and balance sheet, however reduced its fees on digital services, in some cases. According to FNBB’s communications and public relations manager Boga Chilinde-Masebu, the new...
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Chobe farmers scramble for agro-tourism ventures
The relaxed provision will enable aspiring business people to engage in economic activities different to what they had originally intended to use land for. Government took the decision less than a year ago after it was discovered that many Batswana...
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BPOPF keeps faith as Wilderness goes private
By the publication of the 2018 Annual Report last July, the BPOPF, through several fund managers, held about 10.59 million shares or a 4.5 percent stake in Wilderness Holdings, earning it a place in the top five shareholders. The pension fund, which...
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Thumbs down to Facebooks cryptocurrency
NEW YORK: Facebook and some of its corporate allies have decided that what the world really needs is another cryptocurrency, and that launching one is the best way to use the vast talents at their disposal. The fact that Facebook thinks so reveals...
475,Correspondent,, 05 May 2019
Debswanas economic impact reached P18bn in 2018
These factors include taxes paid including royalties, procurement, wages, capital investment and corporate social responsibility. The report covers Anglo American’s economic impact contributions in the 12 countries it operates in around the...
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Skeletons tumble as ISPAAD goes under audit
By most estimates government spends upwards of P600 million each year on ISPAAD, the main agricultural inputs programme introduced in 2008 to support communal farmers. Each season, the programme provides farmers with various inputs such as seeds,...
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Nkawana exports Botswana art
For instance, he recently returned from Philippines where a fellow artist invited him. Though the sojourn was a self-sponsored one, Nkawana managed to create ties between foreign artists and communities abroad. While in Asia the talented artist...
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Charlie aims to grow talent
In an interview with Arts & Culture, Charlie said his journey as a make-up artist started in 2015 when he was still a student.  He says his aspiration is to be an Oscar winner in future. He also would like to become one of the best makeup...
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Miss Hope kick-starts with Trashion show
The pageant organiser, Tlhatlogo Sengawane told Arts & Culture that the Trashion show features the designs of recycled materials, body painting and ramp walking by contestants. She explained that Hope Pageants in Botswana promote waste material...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Sereetsi & The Natives return with good tidings
They return from Nairobi, Kenya, where they wowed music lovers with their unique brand of the four-string guitar-driven contemporary folk jazz. Testimony to Sereetsi & The Natives’ growing international profile, the Kenyan outing came a few...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2019
No train groove yet for Makgadikgadi Epic
Recently, Toyota 1000km desert race revellers enjoyed a huge party on the train from Lobatse to Selebi Phikwe.  But Botswana Tourism Organisation Acting Public Relations and Communication Manager, Samuel Lephalo said as of now he could not...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 05 May 2019
Kesupile could jump
He confirmed to this publication that he was currently consulting his constituents on whether he should stay or go. “I am still considering whether to contest as independent candidate or not. I have not finalised on the matter. It is not true...
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Court postpones Mujangi murder case
Delivering a ruling on the admissibility or inadmissibility of electronic evidence and the confession statement that Mujangi gave to Pastor Milidzani Sox of the Breath of Life Church, Justice Lot Moroka said that Pastor Sox told the court in the main...
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DCEC pleads for speedy info-flow
Mathambo was addressing different stakeholders at Marang Gardens Hotel yesterday during a meet and greet session for the anti-corruption bursting agency. Mathambo disclosed that they depend on different government departments to avail accurate...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 05 May 2019
Assets and liabilities bill is without force
In effort to implement a long time parliament decision, the Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration, Nonofo Molefhi published a draft of the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities Bill in the Government Gazette. The...
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Makgato sues arch-rival Gobotswang
The two square off over what Makgato says is highly defamatory comments made against her by Gobotswang in a video interview published by Sunday Standard on their Facebook account. Makgato and Gobotswang are Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and...
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BFTU manifesto emphasises on early retirement policy
The winning party should also offer sound incentives so that elderly employees take early retirement in order to create employment opportunities for the youth. The recommendations are contained in the federation’s manifesto. Corruption and...
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246 school dropouts hit Gantsi North
The MP had asked the Minister to state the number of dropouts in all the seven primary schools and two secondary schools in his constituency for the year 2017. Salakae also wanted to know what the ministry is doing to address the...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Lobatse town council, BLLAHWU told to stop collecting fees
Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane last week ordered the council to stop deducting the subscription fees from its employees after they cancelled their membership with the union and ordered the union to reimburse all the money they are withholding...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Kgosi drags State to court
In his first correspondence to prosecutor, Thato Dibeela dated June 17, 2019 Kgosi’s attorney Thabiso Tafila wrote: “As you are aware, our client is suffering from an acute lower back pain with Sciatica, which condition deteriorated...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2019
Media, politicians clashes in an election year
FRANCISTOWN: Battles have been fought in the social media space, in the pages of some newspapers and the electronic media with political organisations and politicians coming face-to-face with journalists and media houses. In some instances, these...
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Moyo to return next week
Moyo has been on the run since March this year and is expected to attend the 12th session of Parliament, which commenced on Wednesday. “I am still the MP for Tati East constituency and I will be back to speak for my constituents.  One...
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Back Page this week: Chess' golden boy conquers Africa
05 May 2019
Inside Page this week: No train groove yet for Makgadikgadi epic
05 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Licky on new movie, festival and music
05 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Skeletons tumble as ISPAAD goes under audit
05 May 2019
Front Page this week: Kgosi drags State to court
05 May 2019
Govt appeals same sex decriminalisation judgement
I have found it necessary in view of recent developments, concerning the above matter to release a statement on the position of the Attorney General regarding the decision of the High Court pertaining to the Constitutional challenge that Sections 164...
75128,Abraham Keetshabe,, 05 May 2019
Illegal Zim gold panner arraigned
The state alleges that Nduna Chuma, 38, unlawfully mined gold at the disused Rainbow Mine near Matsiloje village in the Northeastern part of the Republic of Botswana on May 30, 2019.  Sub inspector Chilume Mpena applied for Chuma to be remanded...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Zambian truck driver arraigned for causing death
The state alleges that Coster Thembo caused the death of Pinkie Moseki who was a JCB driver along the A1 road near Tati Siding. He is facing a single count of causing death by reckless driving.  The accident is said to have occurred on May 1,...
76059,Kaelo Kebotse,, 05 May 2019
Assistant DC tears Muzilas speech to shreds
When giving a presentation on the Urban Development Committee, Mangole discredited some parts of the mayor’s speech, which spoke about deployment of 11 doctors in all the health facilities in the city.  In her speech when opening the full...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,,81106,Esnath Samuel,, 05 May 2019
Netball starlet off to Australia
David's exploits at the World Cup did not go unnoticed as she and two other players, Kgomotso Matibini and Fatima Dinoh were invited for trials by Australian teams, but due to financial constraints the moves fell through. The youngster's dream...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 05 May 2019
Likuena stand between Zebras and COSAFA Cup final
The Zebras take on Lesotho's Likuena (The Crocodiles) at the picturesque Moses Mabhida Stadium at 5pm today. Botswana's only appearance in the COSAFA Cup final was in 2016, where they narrowly lost 3-2 to Namibia.  Caretaker coach, Mogomotsi...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Police nab drug dealers
Botswana Police Service (BPS)’s director of crime intelligence, Nunu Lesetedi, said  the two, Bloodwell Mochabaiwa 40 years and his girlfriend Nomsa Mamboininga 44 years both Zimbabwean nationals were arrested with 50 sachets of dagga in...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Gaolathe, Gamotho settle but more expected
Gamotho had filed a case before court raising an objection in terms of Section 18 of the Electoral Act with respect to the inclusion of Gaolathe in the voters roll.   He argued that Gaolathe used a residential plot to register for the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Nkaigwa asks court to disqualify 'trafficked voters'
Nkaigwa had filed numerous cases against voters on arguing that voters registered to vote in the upcoming general elections at Phakalane while using different residential plots such as Glen Valley barracks knowing well that the places were not their...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
Masire quits WUC
This comes at a time when the corporation is implementing its retrenchment exercise. In an internal memorandum issued to WUC staff today, the acting board chairperson, Noble Katse has informed staff that the WUC CEO, Masire will end of this week be...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2019
Masire quits WUC
This comes at a time when the corporation is implementing its retrenchment exercise. In an internal memorandum issued to WUC staff today, the acting board chairperson, Noble Katse has informed staff that the WUC CEO, Masire will end of this week be...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2019
Moswaane under police radar for murder video
In an interview with Mmegi, Moswaane explained that whilst at home he was approach by police officers and requested to follow them to the station. Subsequently, ploce questioned Moswaane about the recent video he shared on BDP Road Map WhatsApp...
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Vote for UDC or stay in poverty, Boko
Boko said Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) underestimates Batswana’s economic and social welfare by giving them ill-conceived poverty eradication schemes.  “When they look at your children, they see destitutes who deserve to work for...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 05 May 2019
UDC president condemns BGCSE poor performance
“One of the heart breaking issues is that the national pass rate in Botswana for the BGCSE is lower than the Zimbabwe equivalent despite that the poor country is devastated by an incessant economic meltdown,” Boko said.  He said...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 05 May 2019
BDP
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BancABC P20m 'heist' case postponed to December
In the short proceedings this morning, the prosecutor Tebo Monyeki and the defense counsel, Kabo Motswagole and Unoda Mack, set early December for status hearing. Monyeki also told the court that the state is contemplating substituting a charge...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2019
Basimane ba Kgosing
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Kgosi coming home from Malaysia
Attorney Thabiso Tafila appearing with Unoda Mack told Regional Magistrate Masilo Mathaka that they received communication from Kgosi yesterday saying his condition has been reviewed and he is ready to come back home. Tafila said they expect him to...
399,Staff Writer,, 05 May 2019
SA violence: Fuel stable, BURS, police on high alert
Truck deliveries to and from South Africa have been disrupted by the violence, as the various nationalities operating the vehicles in the region take positions in the xenophobic uproar in South Africa.  By this morning, seven people were...
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Hospitalised Kumakwane murder suspect recovering
The 42-year-old man killed his 39-year-old girlfriend in front of their 13-year-old son on Tuesday night at Kumakwane village. Thamaga police station commander superintendent Moses Kwarare said the suspect is recovering from injuries he sustained...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 05 May 2019
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