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06 May 2019
Former Zebras striker dies
According to Thakadu’s elder sister, Neo Dikgang, the 33-year-old striker was found unconscious in his bedroom at their mother’s home on Monday morning. He was taken to Lerala clinic where he was certified dead upon arrival. “They...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 06 May 2019
Sefalana Shopper opens in Kazungula
The new Sefalana Shopper, Shamukuni said, employs 70 workers who are all locals in various divisions of the outlet. “This is commendable, especially in view of the widespread unemployment across the country. As you all know the youth are...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Morule heads new BNSC board
The former Botswana Softball Association (BSA) president takes over from Professor Martin Mokgwathi who has been holding forte on an interim basis, since Solly Reikeletseng stepped down in January. The board is appointed with immediate effect for a...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
AUSC Region 5, TAFISA holds leadership course
The programme started on Tuesday and ended yesterday. Member countries of AUSC Region 5 were requested to submit names of organisations involved in sport development in various communities. The Botswana Sports Volunteers Movement (SVM) were the...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
Table tennis breaks four-year international hiatus
They travel to Lesotho for the AUSC Region V Games next week. Botswana last competed in an international tournament in 2015 when Namibia hosted the AUSC Region V games. The Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) failed to send a team to the Africa...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 06 May 2019
Defenders: Who stood out in the last decade?
Left backs Edwin Olerile Olerile could claim the best left fullback title in the past decade. He was a household name at Township Rollers and was a very offensive defender. The diminutive fullback was ever present on the Rollers’ left...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Paul admits '5-star' Zambia was far superior
Paul is in Lusaka with his charges for the regional tournament, which runs until December 14. However, the Young Zebras made the worst possible start, and were at the end of a heavy defeat as the hosts proved inhospitable. “Tactically, they...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Steely Systems bounce right back
Jwaneng Galaxy halted Systems’ 21-game unbeaten run stretching from last season on Saturday with a 2-0 win. Ironically, Systems last tasted defeat against Galaxy on February 3, losing 2-0. The Galaxy defeat meant Systems had gone two games...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 06 May 2019
Teams eye semi-final berths in P1.4m battle
Four games will be played between from this evening to Monday, as the race for the P1.4million prize money heats up. It all starts with a repeat of last season’s final as Gaborone United (GU) welcome Jwaneng Galaxy at the Royal Aria Stadium in...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 06 May 2019
Kavazovics exit had nothing to do with attack - Zakhem
Kavazovic fired several parting shots after he was nearly manhandled by supporters following GU’s 1-0 loss to Jwaneng Galaxy in the Mascom Top 8 quarterfinal first leg. He accused the club’s hierarchy of anarchy, and said some of them...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Disgruntled teams demand answers on grants
This comes after disgruntled clubs, particularly from the north, complained about delays in grant disbursements, with the season already half way through. “The sponsorship has been renewed and all is in place, very soon the teams will get...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 06 May 2019
Leo ke lesupi
Ngwana o ka tlhokafalelwa ke motsadi mme a huduega maikutlo, ga nna thata gore a amogele se se dirafetseng. E re seemo se ntse jalo, go twe ngwana yo o batla go sidilwa maikutlo. Mme e se ke e nne bana fela. Kgang e nne gore, le rona rotlhe fa ka...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Is there a place for special nominations in this day?
The 2019 general elections can at best be summed to have swung on a fear of change. An elected government then presumes consent for its entire programme, and with a majority in parliament, for anything else it wants to introduce in its term of...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 06 May 2019
Open letter to President Masisi - On the death penalty
I wish that some day I could have a conversation with you on the death penalty. For now, I have decided to pen you this open letter. Let me just say that I have lived a life of capital prosecution and defence, Mr. President. Indulge me therefore to...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 06 May 2019
UDC petitions within the law
The dictum simply means that impartial and competent Judiciary delivers justice to parties to a dispute. After losing the October 23, 2019 general elections, the main opposition bloc, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) filed 16 parliamentary...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
SADC moves to start legal wildlife trade outside CITES
The states dismissed the CITES voting process and reinforced their position that the UN agency’s trading rules are “tainted, rigged and not free and fair.” After the 18th CITES conference voted to block the SADC countries from...
82299,Emmanuel Koro,, 06 May 2019
What is education?
The dictionary definition of education on the other hand is: The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgement; facts, skills and ideas that have been learnt, either formally or informally. J.S Farrant writes that education is, “the...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
President Masisis top foreign & trade policy priorities in 2020
But, after a decade of hits and misses during the era of Ian Khama’s presidency, Botswana will have to hit the ground running, charging at full speed in pursuit of its economic interests globally. The global geopolitical environment...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 06 May 2019
It can all be good- believe it or not
It is another wakeup call for the ruling party from decadent slumber, it has real competition now and for the opposition to get serious and cease its internal squabbles and get their act together as all of this drama plays out in Batswana rule...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
BFS catches festive fever
Now, to capitalise on the festive fever, the event organisers have set a new date, December 23, as their last event for the year. Normally hosted every last Sunday of the month, event organiser Lucy Ranko, told Arts & Culture that the shutdown...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Of gambling, luck and the house always winning
Recently, The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort in Gaborone invited Arts & Culture for a tour of their establishment to reveal new developments and that the gambling sector’s aim is never to bankrupt a player in one...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
The Vibe-Sunday Treat rocks Oodi
After hosting the first instalment in the past weekend, The Vibe - Sunday Treat will now be hosted this Sunday at Epic Eco Gardens. “This is a new movement. Between Oodi & Modipane, and the turn out was promising for the first event so I...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Tswana Sanctified Voices return to stage
This time around, the crew brings forth a new musical and dance piece dubbed The Evolution that will be showcased at Maitisong theatre on Sunday at 6pm. Tickets sell for P100 per individual. In an interview, Tswana Sanctified Voices director, Ralph...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Mr Ideal Botswana aborts trip to Nigeria contest
In an interview, the reigning king told Arts & Culture that after trying his best to find sponsors for his flight tickets, all his attempts failed, forcing him to postpone the trip. He said he would now compete at the international pageantry next...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Tough year spells hard reign
As the year is about to end, a lot of international beauty pageants where beauties from different parts of the globe battle it out for the title are hosted. It is every queen or king’s dream to win an international title to prove their...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Saleshando wants BOPEU cleaned
Saleshando was speaking at the closure of the Union’s Central Executive Committee meeting (CECM) held at Majestic Five Hotel in Palapye midweek. He said BOPEU had a benefit of representing a sector dominated by...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 06 May 2019
Montshiwas murder case for roll call in 2020
In the long dragging matter, attorney Modise David and Tumelo Tshukudu are implicated in the murder of Montshiwa. David is also facing another change of stealing by agent. In court on Wednesday, David’s co-accused Tshukudu appeared alone as...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Botswana to end AIDS in 2030 - Masisi
Speaking at the recent commemoration of World AIDS Day in Maun, Masisi said his administration is committed to strengthening the response to be more community-led and rights-based so that ‘no one is left behind’ in the process. He also...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Cell City ambassador Vee hosts Samsungs Cassper Nyovest
As African Yard Live Drum outfit was doing their thing it seemed like just another promotion until the two music stars’ entourage arrived. Cell City’s recently appointed ambassador, Vee Mampeezy, hosted Samsung Ambassador Casper Nyovest...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
Mthimkhulu fails motion numbers
The issue arose after the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bobonong, Taolo Lucas wanted to know the number of adopted parliamentary motions and their respective implementation statuses. Lucas also wanted to know if the Minister was satisfied with the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
BancABC 'stolen' millions now cyber fraud, money laundering case
In the new twist, the accused persons, Trevor Boiteko, Omphemetse Kedikilwe and Mooketsi Kedikilwe are now charged with money laundering and cyber fraud. The three were initially charged with theft contrary to section 264 read with section 271 of...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Kgamane tongue-tied in Tutume, Magapatona controversy
The 341 applicants led by Edward Moabi are praying with the court to declare Magapatona as a standalone village and not a ward in Tutume villageas is the case now. The applicants also want the position of their headman of arbitration to be elevated...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Dingake: Humble African legal giant
The books are: In Pursuit of Justice, Judges, and Towards A People’s Constitution for Botswana. Chief Justice Salika, Chief Justice of the Supreme and National Courts of PNG and Professor Crawford, Dean of Law at James Cook University, in...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
UDC appoints parley sector spokespersons
He says this is their endeavour to effectively perform their oversight function, legislative and representative roles as resolved by UDC parliamentary caucus. “The sector spokesperson will be the lead person in articulating the position of the...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
Letlhakane turns into illegal drug haven
Now police in the village say they are overwhelmed by a surge of illicit drug-related cases. Police believe that the village is now turning into a huge centre for illicit drug trade. This is according to the station commander of Letlhakane police,...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 06 May 2019
Matsheka inherits office without computers
Matsheka has inherited an office without computers as security agents confiscated them in July this year. The three computers were seized from the then area MP, Sadique Kebonang on alleged suspicions that the ex-spy chief, Isaac Kgosi might have sent...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Justice Segopolo recuses himself from UDC case
The other Judges include Omphemetse Motumise and Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe. “The petitions before this panel relate to irregularities during the elections and they make serious allegations against the President. As it is common that I have a...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Unions urged to fight precarious work
For this reason, trade unions must now amplify their voices in a bid to curb the growth of precarious jobs in the country, through advocating for proper employment policies and regulatory frameworks. This is according to Botswana Land Board &...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Expert unearths 'red flags' in election petition cases
UDC has roped in top South African forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan, who has since released a report detailing his findings on the investigations he conducted relating to the 2019 elections that the Umbrella strongly holds that they were...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Warrant of Arrest
06 May 2019
Preliminary points could spell doom for UDC petitions
Though they did outrightly make their submissions, they told the court that they would file their papers on Tuesday next week. As winners of the elections results being challenged by the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the BDP has been cited...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Kgosi's passport has gaps - State
First, the State revealed its suspicions that the ex-spy chief’s passport had ‘loopholes’. The State on Tuesday, as it was motivating for Kgosi to be remanded in custody for breaching his bail conditions, got hold of his passport...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Deficit reaches P2.4bn at fiscal year halfway point
Finance and Economic Development ministry statistics published by the Bank of Botswana this week show that while the first quarter of 2019/20 enjoyed a P2.2 billion surplus, the second quarter sank to a P4.5 billion shortfall, resulting in the...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
PrimeTime cools on Zambian opportunities
PrimeTime, listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, has office, retail and industrial buildings in Botswana, South Africa and Zambia with a market value of more than P1.4 billion. The group entered Zambia in 2013 in its first regional expansion at a...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,,422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Debt consolidation: Benefit or disadvantage?
It would be wonderful if there was a quick fix, a simple and cheap method we could buy that would, in a blink of an eye, resolve the problem. Is debt consolidation that solution? Most of us also know that getting into severe debt didn’t happen...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
Looming tax increases avoidable - BURS chief
The top taxman’s remarks on Tuesday came as Cabinet is set to consider finance ministry proposals that include increasing various taxes as part of measures to restore fiscal stability in NDP 11. Recently revised forecasts indicate that the...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Investors wary as Choppies seals 74thebe exit from SA
Kind Investments will take over the loss-making stores and has committed to investing an immediate ZAR100 million in the SA stores towards working capital and stock to take advantage of the Christmas-buying frenzy. Under the deal, the buyer inherits...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Front page this week: Experts unearths alleged election fraud
06 May 2019
Back page this week:Disgruntled teams demand answers on grants
06 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Investors wary as Choppies seals 74thebe exit from SA
06 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Tough year spells hard reign
06 May 2019
The Prodigy
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
Glass
Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden World", a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
Matwetwe
A coming-of-age adventure following Lefa and Papi, best friends and recent high school graduates, on the biggest hustle of their young lives. Over the course of one action-packed New Year’s Eve in the iconic township of Atteridgeville, the boys...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
The Upside
A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden World", a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
The Upside
A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
Glass
Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
Matwetwe
A coming-of-age adventure following Lefa and Papi, best friends and recent high school graduates, on the biggest hustle of their young lives. Over the course of one action-packed New Year’s Eve in the iconic township of Atteridgeville, the boys...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
The Prodigy
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden World", a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
Glass
Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
The Upside
A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him.
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
Maun High Court to ease costs, long travel
Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane said the division would enhance easy access to justice and reduce the distance travelled and costs incurred by litigants and the public around the region. “The 500km that was travelled to the second city...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Bana ba Metsi clean up ferry station
In November, we had previously cleaned up the east side of the river with a group of staff and students. In this latest effort we engaged the communities of Ngarange and Mogotho. A total of 15 community members participated,...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
CIPA approves P34m to fund projects
Of the approved funds, P19,063,205 has been disbursed for implementation of the projects. Just after the delivery of the Budget Speech on Monday, Tlokweng MP Kenneth Segokgo asked the minister the following day to abreast Parliament on how...
78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 06 May 2019
Tsholofelo Extension crime up in four years
This came after the Member of Parliament for Gaborone North, Haskins Nkaigwa, asked the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security what is being done to address the high rate of crime in Tsholofelo East and Tsholofelo West (Tsholefelo...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
'We are forced to play in a farm' - Makhwengwe
The Reds, after losing 2-0 in the first leg against cross town rivals, Township Rollers had requested the second leg to be played at a different venue, with the Molepolole and Lobatse sports venues, as options. However, the competition’s...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 06 May 2019
BDP member wants Venson-Moitoi to apologise
In a complaint letter addressed to the presidential hopeful and copied to Masisi and the party, Tshotlego said the Serowe South MP lied about being promised to be a Vice President when the current Head of State took over. “As much as I know...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
RSA: Pastor Shepherd Bushiri, wife granted R100,000 bail each
The couple stand accused of money laundering and fraud. Bushiri, commonly referred to as "Major 1", appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, where throngs of supporters displayed posters in solidarity with their...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
Round One
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 06 May 2019
Mayors' 90-90-90 campaign is a joint effort
The joint initiative brings together all the six mayors to work collectively and mount a vicious six months campaign to address HIV/AIDS epidemic. Addressing a press conference this week at the Adansonia Hotel, Matlhare said that through a...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 06 May 2019
BOLAMA thrilled over mineworkers settlement SAMA withdrawal
SAMA withdrew the notice of opposition to the ex-miners’ settlement agreement. “Last year, the Johannesburg High Court issued an interim order which set pre-conditions for approval of the proposed settlement by mining companies and...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Son on trial for mother's death
The state alleges that Thuso Motimedi shot his mother, Molly Motimedi, shortly after she knocked off from her business premises at Mmadinare in 2008. Molly was a well-known businessperson who had interests in Mmadinare and Selebi-Phikwe. When...
81204,Gofaone Mapugwa,,76059,Kaelo Kebotse,, 06 May 2019
Joubert's Media
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 06 May 2019
More arrests in kgomokhumo operation
Tswapong police recently arrested three men in connection with possession of a carcass of a cow and four cattle suspected to have been stolen in different cases of stock theft. Kgomokhumo operatives arrested two men aged 23 and 35 years from Mogote...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Distribution of pornographic material a concern
BPS’s deputy public relations officer, senior superintendent Near Bagali said of great concern is the exchange or distribution of real or simulated pictures depicting children engaged in sexual intercourse, exhibition of their private parts and...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Govt borrows P822m from local market
Government borrows quarterly from the local capital market to fund the national budget and also develop the market’s capacity. On March 1, an amount of P350 million was offered under the six-month treasury bill, with total bids amounting...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Who Is A Performance Improvement Coordinator?
A Performance Improvement Coordinator (PIC) is one such office whose mandate can either improve effectiveness and efficiency or resign a business to such a normalcy without any hope of continuous improvement of clientele satisfaction. At the highest...
75200,Ignatious Njobvu,, 06 May 2019
HR - A Multi-Dimensional Practice
l Financial Literacy We can’t mentally switch off when the financials are discussed in the management meeting. How will our organisations survive if we don’t interact with the money people? Creating and interpreting financial information...
80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Adolescensce In A Time Of Maternal Mental Health Consciousness
The theme for 2019 was #MakingOverMotherhood by addressing the things that mothers often hid. Coinciding with “Labour Day” on May the 1, was “World Maternal Mental Health Day”. I have heard that childbirth, in addition...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 06 May 2019
New cabinet sworn in
President – MOKGWEETSI MASISI Vice President – SLUMBER TSOGWANE Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Minister: EDWIN DIKOLOTI Ass Minister: BEAUTY MANAKE Ministry of Defence, Justice and...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
Robert Mugabe dies aged 95
His family confirmed his death to the BBC. Mr Mugabe had been receiving treatment in a hospital in Singapore since April. He was ousted in a military coup in 2017 after 37 years in power. Mr Mugabe's early years were praised for...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Deaf team on the verge of history
This is the first time the team takes part in a continental competition. The tournament runs from September 16 to 22, 2019. Amongst the nations expected are South Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Uganda. The team’s assistant...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Excelling codes to get more money
African Games chef de mission, Bobby Gaseitsiwe speaking during the team’s welcome ceremony this week, said a different approach to sports funding must be adopted. Speaking in the presence of the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Softball water supply cut-off over P80,000 debt
BSA vice president, Batsetswe Gontlafetse said the association has owed WUC since December 2018, and as a result, water supply to the National Diamond has been cut-off. Gontlafetse said a leakage has been identified in underground pipes. “We...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
SA win could spark a paradigm shift
The Mares, the women’s national team, arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, amidst the strong smell of blood on the streets of the country’s economic hub. South Africa, which has endured a difficult history, is going through a...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Amrouche faces Flames in first game
The return leg is in Malawi next week Tuesday. The Zebras come into the match high on confidence after having endured a fairly impressive run in recent months, which includes making it to the COSAFA Cup final. The Zebras lost 1-0 in the final,...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Chiefs start life in dusty grounds
The once celebrated Kgatleng giants begin a quest for glory days with a visit to Fighters in the Debswana First Division South league opener tomorrow. The four-time Premier League champions’ financial problems and factional fights played a...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 06 May 2019
Setete, Mojaki for acting BPL CEO?
The post fell vacant last week when substantive CEO, Thabo Ntshinogang was shifted to the BFA. The Premier League started last week, without a substantive CEO, following the decision to remove Ntshinogang. The BFA has indicated the post would be...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Sikwane captures Khumalo's rise in compelling book
“The inspiration to write this book comes as a consequence of my affinity to Kaizer Chiefs. I grew up during CCV TV. We watched Kaizer Chiefs, it was the most successful club, winning everything and Doctor Khumalo was second only to Chris Hani...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Softball in crisis
Two members of the executive committee have quit citing unbearable conditions within the association. Mmegi Sport’s investigations reveal that BSA’s subvention, issued out at the start of the financial year in April, was exhausted inside...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Mares receive P1,000 for Banyana win
On Tuesday evening, Mares put on a brave fight against perennial tormenters, Banyana Banyana in the second round of the 2020 Olympic Games qualifiers at the Orlando Stadium in South Africa. The local girls won 3-2 on penalties after the tie remained...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 06 May 2019
Bahama to wow revellers yet again
Simmy who has carved out a distinctive position in the music industry with four South African Music Awards (Samas) nominations this year will be alongside DJ Bunny and DJ Burst. In an interview with Arts & Culture, Bahama Lounge entertainment...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Hope pageant ploughs back
“I took the opportunity to audition so that I could use the platform to do my project called DiaBEATthis. Derived from chronic disease diabetes, the project is aimed at raising awareness on paediatric diabetes. The project deals with children...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2019
Bakwena to welcome other tribes at dithubaruba
The event which is a nation-building model will be held under the theme ngwao ya rona Letlotlo (our culture our treasure). Dithubaruba spokesperson, Tlamelo Letlole told Arts & Culture in an interview that they welcome many other tribes who have...
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Le Afrika caters to conscious consumers
Packaged in Botswana, Le Afrika has brought raw African Black Soap (with Shea Butter) and unrefined Shea Butter to consumers of organic products. Founder Lisa Kasale explained that Le Afrika is a local family-owned company that manufactures both...
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Hard working Motswetla aims high
The 20-year-old young woman Arts & Culture that her artistic work celebrates and embraces the beauty of women. She explained that it was time to break the norm that a woman should stay home while the man provides for his family. She asserted...
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Neiso lives his artistic dream
Let’s face, it in Botswana it is hard for many fine artists to earn sufficient income to warrant living their “day jobs” from their craft . Neiso’s journey from an art teacher to full time painter shows that with skill,...
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Young HIV warriors tap social media to fight stigma
For many young people born with the epidemic, the battle against the stigma rages on social media. At the recent Sentebale Second Youth HIV Summit in Gaborone, most young people living with HIV pointed out that they use social media for a positive...
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Choppies enters choppy waters after volatile EGM
By Thursday evening, the market was agog with speculation and rumours. The auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers resigned, the banks are calling in loans, the chief financial officer quit. All the reports difficult to verify, but even if totally untrue,...
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The BMD dilemma: Realign or disintegrate?
A splinter party of the BDP, BMD was perhaps the most talked about political formation, its messaging hit home, its energy was new, young and vibrant, and it could’ve easily become the main opposition political party or the next...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 06 May 2019
Work on BR's P460m Francistown mall due to start
Speaking during a recent full council meeting in Francistown, BR Properties managing, director, Utlwanang Golebanye said the environmental impact assessment report has been approved. This will be the second mall owned by BR properties, after Rail...
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FNBB sticks with cautious approach to credit
The Bank of Botswana cut credit interest rates in the local market by 0.25% last week, citing the elbowroom created by months of low inflation and the need to boost the economy. The rate cut was the first since October 2017 and marks the...
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Talk to your creditors
The first question we need to address in this situation is, “Should I hide from my Creditors?” Creditors are people that you owe money to. If you owe someone money, they want to know where you are, what you are doing, and when they will...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
'Dysfunctional' BERA board dissolved
BusinessWeek has established that the minister recently axed all board members save for Kenneth Kerekang who was already serving suspension after he was charged in connection with the P230 million National Petroleum Fund scandal. On Wednesday,...
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Mogae fires parting shots as Ram prevails in fiery EGM
Suspended CEO, Ramachandran Ottapathu swept to victory in the EGM, being retained on the board by 52.05% of shareholders and securing approval of his handpicked nominees Tom Pritchard (77.75%) and Carol Jean Howard (51.2%). Ottapathu’s...
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The bliss of ignorance and silent Diploma
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Is SA to blame for xenophobic violence?
It is said that attacks on foreign-owned businesses ensued after some local truck drivers started a nationwide strike to protest against employment of foreign drivers. In this mayhem, roads were blocked and foreign-driven vehicles targeted and...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 06 May 2019
Leo ke bontsi jwa 'ngwana'
Maloba, e ne ya re go bulela kgang ya rona tsela ra re go setse go itsege gore, ngwaga le ngwaga, ka kgwedi ya Phukwi le Phatwe go tshwarwa ditshupo tsa temothuo mono Botswana. Re ne ra re, ditshupo tse, di simolola ka tsa dikgaolo le dikgaolwana...
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Showdown at Dukwi as 1,000 'Caprivians' face deportation
Yesterday, defence, justice and security ministry director, Thobo Lethage, immigration and UNHCR officials asked the refugees to congregate at the Dukwi community hall this morning (Friday) to register their property and board vehicles for...
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Honourable Mzwinila - the epitome of bullying personified!
Moswaane and the Finance & Estimates Committee (FEC) discovered belatedly the art of reaching beyond parliamentary precinct to people. The opposition says the current BDP is a rat’s nest of ruling class interests stuffed full with pocket...
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Batswana and the finance industry - Part 2
Digging deeper, the investment management industry typically has two types of investors or asset owners: institutional and retail investors. As indicated in the last column, Non Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority has it that the total...
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'Okavango River of Dreams' to make African debut on Nat Geo Wild
Part two and three will air at the same time on Friday and Saturday respectively. The film series explores the interconnectivity of life in and around the Okavango River, which is described as one of the last truly wild places on the planet. The...
475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2019
Moswaane escapes suspension
The development comes after the legislator reportedly held a closed door meeting with President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday morning in Gaborone. Masisi is the president of the BDP. The meeting reportedly took place before Masisi departed for an...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 06 May 2019
Court reinstates candidate
Mothulwe, who is a council candidate for Seole ward faced an objection from another council candidate, former Jwaneng Mayor Obed Monkge for allegation that he does neither reside nor has a plot in the ward. The candidate council successfully stayed...
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Riazati is in Botswana
Riazati from the United States of America (USA) is their guest of honour from September 4 until September 16, 2019. “To initiate and accelerate an effervescent and vibrant community building process in Botswana in its varied...
399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2019
'Bring back FoI Bill'
Moreover, repackaging it to adopt a more human rights approach in line with the regional and international human rights standards would bring out eminent liberties immanent in democratic practice and good governance. The workshop, from September 2...
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Relief as SA xenophobic attacks subside
It became widely evident that the Johannesburg Metro Police (JMP) had deployed officers at strategic points after human deaths, widespread looting and burning of properties in greater Johannesburg metro. Between Sunday and Wednesday morning, social...
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Khama, Balopi testimonies delay Masalila case
The trio, who are accused by Masalila of dismissing him unfairly, has been reportedly failing to appear before court as expected and now the court has taken a stand on their failure to honour court proceedings. The case has been postponed to November...
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Thousands expected at BPF manifesto launch
Since its formation, the BPF has been pummelled with brickbats from many fronts, especially from its main adversary, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The BDP has been accusing its splinter party of not having policies and aims that can develop...
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Kebonang distances himself from CMB
Kebonang was responding to the CMB liquidator, Kopanang Thekiso’s request for information pertaining to donations by the asset management company to President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s campaign in 2017 as the country’s vice president...
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LSB challenges Tafa's practice return
Tafa, former Botswana Democratic Party legal advisor had taken the LSB to court challenging its decision not to award him a practising licence for this year and applying for his firm to be placed under curatorship. He was not issued a practising...
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The case against Carter
Carter Morupisi, appointed Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP) and Secretary to Cabinet in October 2014, this Tuesday formally appeared in court charged with three counts relating to his alleged role in the misappropriation of about P500...
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LSB roasted, harshly punished for plethora of charges
In view of the transgression, the High Court hit the legal practitioner’s oversight entity with punitive costs at attorney-client scale. Tafa and his law firm in June this year found themselves in the list of non-compliant firms and attorneys...
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Boko warns Swiss firm against DIS deal
Boko’s Geneva-based attorney, Dragan Zeljic, disclosed this on September 3, 2019 in a letter to Plath AG Group. “Mr Boko was informed that, the Plath Group was approached by the senior executives of the Directorate of Intelligence and...
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Back page this week: Mares receive P1,000 for Banyana win
06 May 2019
Front page this week: Boko warns Swiss firm against DIS deal
06 May 2019
Rib Crackers Leave Audience In Stitches
The comedy festival featured Botswana’s KLO, Roy, Thapelo Malani, South Sudan’s Akdans, Uganda’s Don Andre while Zimbabwe’s Clive Chigubu was the host. As host, Chigubu proved to the audience why he is a multi-award winning...
Ame Motimane 06 May 2019
GMS Organisers Admit Growth Stagnates
The 2019 Shell Gaborone Motorshow was held at Game City Roof Top last Friday and Saturday. One of the show organisers Christian Ernest admitted that this year was much more difficult to put up the show because of their shared partnership. He said...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 06 May 2019
The Royal Fall!
Magosi suffered a 3-1 loss to Sankoyo Bush Bucks on Saturday, a result that confirmed their painful demotion to the lower division. Although there were scary signs for the better part of the season with results not coming, many did not expect that...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 06 May 2019
Da Costa Blasts Match Officials, League Administrators
Galaxy had to come from a goal down to keep themselves in league contention with just a game left. However, da Costa was an unimpressed man with the match referee, Keabetswe Dintwa and also said the playing ground should be level, citing that title...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 06 May 2019
Players Have Embraced My Philosophy - Zapata
A month ago, some Rollers supporters wanted the Argentine mentor out of the team. That was after Rollers were eliminated from the Mascom Top 8. At the time some supporters felt that Popa were not that convincing in the league. There were also...
Chakalisa Dube
| 06 May 2019
BVF Embarks On Beach Volleyball Development
Beach volleyball comes at less cost compared to indoor volleyball that is expensive, struggles with facilities and sponsorship. This past week, BVF organised a beach referees’ workshop in Sebele. The event ended on Saturday. Speaking to...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 06 May 2019
Babui To Defend WBF Featherweight Belt
Babui, who has won four bouts, lost one and drew two in a total of seven fights, will headline the event, which will include other bouts. Speaking at the World Boxing Federation Africa launch on Friday at Pavilion Restaurant, he said hard work and...
Kebone Laetsang 06 May 2019
Gilport Return To The Premier League
The first half was a dull affair and it was evident that both sides played with too much caution. A draw was enough to win the league for Gilport Lions whilst United needed all the three points to survive, provided their closest rivals lost on the...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 06 May 2019
RDC Properties Plans Retirement Village
When commenting on their 2018 annual report RDC executive chairperson, Guido Giachetti said the design development for the proposed retirement village development project in Tlokweng is at an advanced stage.“We are currently waiting to receive...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 06 May 2019
BIH Launches Water Treatment Plant In Sojwe
The plant is done in collaboration with Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) and one of the BIH network members Hydrocon Green, a local water and clean technologies company. The plant, which took eight months to construct, was financed by BIH to the...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 06 May 2019
BotswanaPost Ushers In PosoMoney
Any mobile network customer Orange, BeMobile or Mascom can access PosoMoney, either through the sim skin, which is available at any post office across the country, or download PosoMoney application on Google Play. PosoMoney allows customers to...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 06 May 2019
Who Is A Performance Improvement Coordinator?
A Performance Improvement Coordinator (PIC) is one such office whose mandate can either improve effectiveness and efficiency or resign a business to such a normalcy without any hope of continuous improvement of clientele satisfaction. At the highest...
Ignatious Njobvu 06 May 2019
Sharing Nude Pictures Not Funny
What for? What message are you trying to pass on by sharing such a video? It is obvious that in such set ups, the only motive of course will be to embarrass the person, who due to challenges she must have faced at the time, did something out of...
Monitor Editor 06 May 2019
Ee Mongame.
Selefu 06 May 2019
HR - A Multi-Dimensional Practice
l Financial Literacy We can’t mentally switch off when the financials are discussed in the management meeting. How will our organisations survive if we don’t interact with the money people? Creating and interpreting financial information...
Shameela Winston
| 06 May 2019
How can we be happy?
I will be teaching practical tips on how individuals can seek to be happier because I believe that people who are intrinsically happier are in a better position to offer more attentive care to their clients, are able to listen with more empathy, and...
Ashley Thaba
| 06 May 2019
Adolescensce In A Time Of Maternal Mental Health Consciousness
The theme for 2019 was #MakingOverMotherhood by addressing the things that mothers often hid. Coinciding with “Labour Day” on May the 1, was “World Maternal Mental Health Day”. I have heard that childbirth, in addition...
Lesego Nswahu Nchunga
| 06 May 2019
Rey's Apartheid
The enquiry was held three days later, during which time Horne’s account of the incident was largely discredited. He subsequently felt compelled to beg the Bakwena for forgiveness. Stigand nonetheless warned the Bakwena that the Boers were not...
Jeff Ramsay
| 06 May 2019
BOSETU Partners With Old Mutual
Speaking during the official product signing between Old Mutual and BOSETU on Friday at Hilton Garden Inn, Old Mutual managing director, Kushatha Moswela, stated that the product is their flagship personal insurance solution. She further stated that...
Ludo Kwapa 06 May 2019
BDP Ignores Khama's Diatribe
It was at this meeting that Khama and his supporters took turns to disparage and de-campaign the ruling party and its leaders. The open meeting attracted thousands of party members and tribal leaders at the Serowe Showgrounds. At worst, the...
Koketso Kgoboge 06 May 2019
A Knife Is Mogoditshane's Killer Nightmare
Following the incident, Mogoditshane Police station commander, superintendent Russ Letsebe expressed concern about the murder saying it proves that indeed the knife is used in such incidents. He explained that the young man had spent the whole night...
Pini Bothoko
| 06 May 2019
Lempu Students' Mystery Disease Turns Hope Into Despair
Hope has now become a distant echo for the residents, village leadership together with education officials, who have fallen deeper into despair following an admission by Scottish Livingstone Hospital that they have found no cure for the mysterious...
Pini Bothoko
| 06 May 2019
A1 Accident Claims Four Lives
Confirming the accident, assistant commissioner, divisional traffic officer Pelontle Kesupile said it occurred at Lose between Mahalapye and Radisele villages on Saturday morning. The 21 people were members of the African Apostolic Church who...
Pini Bothoko
| 06 May 2019
UB Lecturer In Hot Soup Over Obscene Video
The Central Police Station recently summoned the 51-year-old Zimbabwean lecturer for questioning, and seized his two mobile phones for further investigation. Last week a video of a naked woman, which was shot at Avani circulated on different social...
Pini Bothoko
| 06 May 2019
Bangwato Speak at Khama's Meeting
“After hearing the son of the late Sir Seretse Khama speak, I took a position to quit the BDP and follow him wherever he is going,” declared Pudulogo Joel Gulubane, the elderly Mongwato tribesman as he grabbed his beige hat in his right...
Koketso Kgoboge 06 May 2019
BOPEU Wars: Mogwera Gets Reprieve
Mogwera, together with three other Board members; Martin Gabobakwe, Tlhabologo Galekhutle and Otto Itumeleng were recently dismissed from the Board of the Union’s investment arm, Babereki Investments (Pty) Ltd. Consequently they took acting...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 06 May 2019
Bangwato Okay Khama BDP Exit
This follows what Khama himself described as “unbearable and tumultuous relationship” with his former protégé, President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his administration. In particular, Khama said he was irked by the current crop...
Koketso Kgoboge 06 May 2019
BERA At War Again
The latest battle, which is likely to end in court, pits the Board chairperson, Bernard Ndove against a faction led by Jonathan Moseki over expulsion of chief operations officer, Duncan Morotsi. An Independent Enquiry Panel was engaged by BERA to...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 06 May 2019
Back Page this week: The Royal Fall!
Kabelo Boranabi 06 May 2019
Front Page this week: Khama Hints At UDC Move
Kabelo Boranabi 06 May 2019
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