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The team is expected to fly out tomorrow, but the association has not figured out where it will pluck the P200, 000 gap from. BAA intends to send 23 athletes and three officials, who include two coaches and a manager. BAA treasurer, Brian...

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Semenya gender case on CAAs agenda

The double Olympic champion dragged the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to CAS, seeking to overturn a new set of rules aimed at lowering the testosterone levels in some female athletes. The new rules, which were put on hold...

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Tse Nala kept in the dark over Rollers case

Miscellaneous failed to show up at the game citing their inability to travel after the fixture was changed at the 11th hour. That week they were initially scheduled to play against Notwane in Serowe before they were informed that they had to...

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Mascom, volleyball affair ends

Mascom has been the title sponsor of the national volleyball league, but after failing to reach an agreement, BVF is now looking elsewhere. BVF vice president-administration, Ndibo Lebala told Mmegi Sport that they tried many times to secure...

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Young Turks rise up to the coaching challenge

The conveyor belt churning out coaches has rather been slow at the Botswana Football Association (BFA), only gathering pace in recent years. With only three coaches holding the CAF A licence, and none with a Pro Licence, it has been rather a subdued...

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BFA 'kingmaker' cautions TK

Khama recently expressed concerns over how the BFA is run, raising several concerns. However, Radipotsane, a kingmaker in the BFA politics, cautioned Khama, and said he must tread carefully on the association’s matters. “It is simple,...

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League enters 'snooze or lose' stage

Jwaneng Galaxy Position: Leaders Points: 56 Remaining games: Gaborone United (away), BR Highlanders (home), Orapa United (home), Mochudi Centre Chiefs (away). The high riding Galaxy Stars do not look like a side that would drop points any time...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2019

Ndiyapo relishes new role as GNT coach

Letsholathebe is amongst several of his former national teammates such as Pontsho Moloi and Michael Mogaladi who ventured into coaching immediately after they hung up their boots. The former Police XI defender was appointed GNT coach last month,...

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Pressure mounts on Zapata

At the time, they reached the CAF Champions League group stages while winning a domestic double under Nikola Kavazovic. The Argentine arrived at the club with less fanfare as the Popa faithful doubted his capabilities following two and half years at...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2019

Game on!

Township Rollers were cantering to their fourth successive title, and appeared lonely at the top since the fall from grace of Mochudi Centre Chiefs, who had emerged as their perennial bête noire over the seasons. No other side, other than...

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Farming: Fertile hope, futile cause

Known as the country’s “first borns,” farmers were the backbone of this economy long before shiny stones were discovered in the Motloutse River in the mid-1950s, sparking the diamond era. Even in the diamond age, farming activities...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 12 May 2019

Iyelele re tla dika re rileng wee!

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Iyelele re tla dika re rileng wee!

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A go ntse jalo?

Go ya ka polelo e re e bonyeng, e ne ya re monogwaga ka kgwedi ya Mopitlo, Rre Lekang Motoane, a tlhongwa kgosi ya motse o. Ka tiro ga e ke e tlhoka mogolo go e tiisa moko, re utlwa fa Rre Tumelo Puleng, moemela kgosi yo mogolwane kwa Letlhakeng, a...

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Do manifestos really matter?

The next day, Sir Ketumile Masire called Bernard Bolele and companions to the State House for a tongue lashing. His fears were simple. The young democrats were learning behaviours inconsistent with our democratic credentials and alien to...

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Time for clear laws

The subject was regime change. It spoke to the possible involvement of South African capital in the tempestuous feud between Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) factions then vying for the party, and by extension, the national presidency. No one has...

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Will Tashys 'royal' quest end well?

A competition offering a dream wedding worth P200,000 is going viral on a local social media platform. To qualify, one has to post publicly how they met the love of their life and the story that gets the most likes is in the running to win the...

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'We co-existed with wild animals'

We were always advised to use a knife to collect melons and whatever was in the fields, otherwise just pulling by the hand would bring attention from wild animals, especially elephants. We called it tama, a taboo. There was a certain way of disposing...

475,Correspondent,,475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2019

When a flight of hope crash-lands

When they hear of human trafficking, most people think of strangers snatching unsuspecting victims through a trick or violence. The truth is that the very people you know and trust so much can be wolves in sheep skins. Just ask Bakgori...

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'Betrayal' in the August House as money talks

They tenderly addressed each other, lovingly supported one another’s comments, respectfully obeyed procedures and the Speaker, as they smoothly awarded themselves a salary increment. The August House is notoriously hostile, with legislators...

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Casinos rake in P280m from gambling

Gambling Authority (GA), chief executive officer Thulisizwe Johnson was addressing the parastatal’s national stakeholder pitso held recently. He was responding to a question by Cresta Hotel’s area general manager (North) Robert Kabuzu,...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 12 May 2019

Experts back Wilderness deal ahead of vote

Wilderness Holdings is the target of a bid to take it private, led by its long-time director and CEO, Keith Vincent in partnership with US private equity asset managers. Already, the Botswana-born pan-African group’s other major shareholders...

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Fighting the global coal war (Part 2)

Renewable Energy Sources New energy technologies are being funded and developed to counter the reliance on coal and coal-fired power stations. Solar panels, geothermal wells, wind farms and tidal turbines are being installed to produce electricity....

475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2019

IMF raises Botswana 2019 growth forecast to 3.9%

The latest forecast is lower than government’s, which in February announced a forecast of 4.2 percent growth for 2019. The revised IMF forecast, however, places Botswana above the sub-Saharan average of 3.5 percent and the SADC average of 2.4...

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High Court unlocks govts funding freeze on BCL

Dixon-Warren and government, which is BCL’s single biggest creditor and former sole shareholder, have been engaged in an increasingly bitter dispute over the path out of liquidation and high costs of the process. Government, particularly the...

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Sofnfree launches new hair relaxer system

Sofnfree, a leading hair care brand, has launched the new Sofnfree Infusions Salon Relaxer System in Botswana that includes an innovative and custom-made relaxer system for the latest trending hairstyles. Infusions comprises of breakthrough...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 12 May 2019

Bloggers bring minds together

Dubbed #CreativeConnect , the initiative is by Towela “Kams” Tembo and Maipelo Gabang . The platform assists in strengthening relationships among contributors to the Botswana creative scene. It also provides opportunities...

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Mlindos night to remember

The nightclub attracted multitudes of night crawlers from the city and its surrounding areas that had come to witness renowned artist, Mlido the Vocalist’s performance. Born Lindokuhle Magedezi in South Africa, Mlindo had the crowd eating out...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 12 May 2019

Keakopa beats challenges

Even though she did not win the Miss Pan Africa title due to some impediments she faced along the way, the young woman did not give up and gave her all in the competition and finally came home victorious. Having won Miss Pan African Queen Culture and...

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Working together critical to success

The exhibition, which is aimed at promoting collaboration between fellow visual artists is currently showing at the Octagon Gallery at the National Museum until April 14. The artists are Mmoloki Matlale, Totang Motoloki, Gigi Malebang, Bezuba...

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Gangster-style murder accused Maxala on trial

Maxala allegedly killed Mulaladzi, a former Physics teacher at Tutume McConnell College, on September 13, 2015 at Somerset East location in Francistown. Maxala, 36, was initially charged along with Tshoganetso Maxala, 25, Thabani Manala, 31, Tsaone...

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Technological solutions todays need for Botswana

Palai said this when officiating at the programme’s opening ceremony that was held at Huawei Beijing Executive Briefing Centre (EBC)recently stating that the students’ investment by Huawei is adequate and students should take advantage of...

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CA urged to ensure healthy markets

He said their healthy function is one way of driving prosperity for all towards the attainment of the Vision 2036 Pillar goals of high-income status, as Botswana transitions into a knowledge-based economy and society. Totolo was guest speaker at the...

399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2019

Teaching hospital opens in phases

“This will be a phased approach commencing with some service including paediatric oncology, internal medicine, rheumatology and endocrinology, diagnostic radiology, laboratory services and pharmacy. A phased commissioning of SKMTH will reduce...

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Monopolies urged to handhold small businesses

Speaking at a Competition Authority (CA) symposium themed An integrated business and competition at Avani on Wednesday, the academic who was the guest speaker, said if the nation wanted broad-based development that touches everyone’s...

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Opinion divided on BDP term limit

They hold the view that the motion will be met with stern opposition from party cadres. The ruling party youth wing recently (at a special congress in Kang) proposed that the office bearers referred to should only serve two-term limits not exceeding...

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Competition Authority called upon to drive prosperity for all

Prof Totolo was guest speaker at the Competition Authority’s symposium held at Avani hotel earlier today. The BIUST leader emphasized the importance of a well functioning market as this is where business happens, jobs are created and...

399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2019

New DCEC broom speaks

GABORONE: It was just late last year when Brigadier Joseph Mathambo hung his military fatigue and moved on to serve as the Deputy Director General (operations) at the non-military DCEC. In the army, Mathambo is adamant that the institution taught...

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Mathambo resuscitates 13 closed DCEC cases

The cases, now in the hands of the newly-appointed DCEC Director General, Brigadier Joseph Mathambo, include the BCL Mine and Pula Steel corruption cases. The two cases in particular, were closed controversially amidst hullabaloo of hefty...

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Pheko is the right candidate- UDC

After a lengthy mudslinging between Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Botswana National Front (BNF), Dr Pheko of the BCP got the green light to contest for the Gaborone Central constituency. She will face off with Tumisang Healy of the Botswana...

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BDP rapport farfetched in election year

FRANCISTOWN: It would have been a proper test of inner party democracy if Venson-Moitoi and her New Jerusalem political formation had contested the weekend party presidential race. Emerging from a taxing case where she had taken her party to court...

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Masisi, Venson Moitoi meet business as usual

In his acceptance speech, Masisi said: “With the same spirit conveyed let me commend, congratulate, applaud the vibrant and gallant and spirited campaign that Mma Moitoi put into this. I encourage all of you to embrace the democratic practice...

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BDP elective congress faces likely opposition

The reason for that likely turn of events is that some members of the party want the elections to take place and they are also ready to lobby others to oppose the postponement. According to the BDP constitution, the National Congress is the supreme...

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MPs salaries bump up considerably

On Wednesday, Molefhi tabled the National Assembly (Salaries and Allowances) Amendment Bill, 2019 that proposed an adjustment of MPs’ salaries by four percent, another 11% to delink their salaries from the Public Service structure, and...

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Kgosi wants more particulars

The Broadhurst Regional Magistrate, Masilo Mathaka agreed with Kgosi’s attorney Thabiso Tafila that the State should give the names of the Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS) agents who Kgosi is alleged to have disclosed to Mmegi and any...

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Inside Page this week: What is Easter?

12 May 2019

Inside Page this week: Botswana Youth Awards Slated For This Month

12 May 2019

Inside Page this week: Working together is critical to success

12 May 2019

Back Page this week: Game On

12 May 2019

Front Page this week: Masisi, Venson-Moitoi meet fruitless

12 May 2019

Inside Page this week: High Court unlocks gov't funding freeze on BCL

12 May 2019

Rollers Snatch A Draw In Tanzania

Rollers drew 1-1 to Young Africans courtesy of new signing, Phenyo Serameng’s first half goal on Saturday. Serameng’s goal came as early as the seventh minute with cool finish following a brilliant move. Moments later, Young Africans...

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Mares Hope For Bronze Dashed

The team missed out on the first ever COSAFA final after a 4-0 drubbing to Zambia in the semifinal played on Thursday. It was the Mares’ maiden competition in the semifinal. A brace in the second half from Felistas Muzongondi and Mavis...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2019

SA's Hoffman Bags Bank Gaborone Quest

Hoffman arrived in a time of 04:52:21 to pocket the P12, 500 prize. He also won the veterans category. Udo Juterbock who won the masters challenge with a time of 04:52:47 claimed the second overall position to win a cash prize of P10, 000. Thato...

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Letshwiti Hits Out At Premier League Clubs

Speaking at the BFA general assembly on Saturday, Letshwiti said the Premier League clubs lagged behind and urged them to change and embrace corporate governance. “Premier League, you are the weakest link in the association. You have to...

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Pressure Mounts On Ntshinogang

Ntshinogang might not last long in office, owing to ‘trust issues’ with the BPL board, who want him out. A BPL board member said Ntshinogang had brought football into disrepute and it had been agreed that he leaves office. “Already...

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BFA Seal P4.5M Barclays Deal

The start of the season was pushed forward to August 30, from August 17, amidst talks with potential sponsors, after BTC cut its P13 million sponsorship deal to just P5 million, citing failure to honour certain contractual obligations. But there...

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Five BFA Regions To Face Music

This has now forced the association to defer the discussions on the financial statements to a later date. Speaking disappointedly on Saturday, BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti said a special general meeting will be convened, which will specifically...

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Ami Faku Thrills Bahama Crowd

South African rising star with a remarkable voice, Ami Faku of Into Ngawe fame, was the entertainer of the night. Recently Bahama Lounge in Block 9 Gaborone has been making waves and Ami Faku made sure that she keeps the fashionable club’s...

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Kgabo-Sereto Steps On Global Stage

The ensemble has an answer to that problem. Dominic Seabelo, Kgotso Masila, Thabiso Rankaba and Baboloki Mogolole founded the Thamaga-based group in 2007. After contending in the President’s Day Celebrations competitions since 2010 in the...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 12 May 2019

REIB Celebrates Silver Jubilee

REIB is an association registered under the Societies Act of Botswana to represent the interests of property professionals, government, parastatals, general public, commercial organisations, property investors, financial institutions and banks on...

399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2019

BUAN Students Return From Israel

Nsoso said through the partnership they are trying to help students move away from the mentality of focussing on the production part of agriculture and to appreciate the importance of engaging in commercial farming. “We have been part of the...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 12 May 2019

MITI Hails Grant Thornton Awards

Speaking during the fifth Grant Thornton Awards recently, Serame said the awards’ participation has grown from 16 companies to over 115 participating businesses. “This gives businesses from all over the country the opportunity to get...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 12 May 2019

Tsheko likely to replace Ntshinogang

It is only a matter of time before Ntshinogang, who acknowledged that there was a plot to oust him, vacates office. Tsheko, who was recently drafted into the BPL management committee, is expected to be installed as acting CEO. "I am not aware (of...

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Local Is Lekker Finds Its Niche

Local is Lekker is a local clothing brand that was founded in 2014, but started operations in 2018. Under their brand they have clothes for both men and women including t-shirts, football kits, shoes and many other items. Co-founder of the business,...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 12 May 2019

Public Education On Bail, Law Crucial

Assistant director of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mmapatsi Tshimologo highlighted this need for public awareness and knowledge on bail and the law at an event held at Thapama Hotel last week. When presenting on bail resolutions,...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 12 May 2019

Dire Thirst Imminent As Parly Rejects Water Project

The Monitor can reveal that some time in December last year the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) director general, Peter Magosi shared a disturbing water security report with Cabinet. The report detailed how in two or three...

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Trade Unions Torn Over Salary Adjustments

Government has suggested giving its employees allowances, even though it did not provide specific percentages. While some unions seem not to have an issue with the said allowances, most of them are set on civil servants being elevated to the...

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Trouble Looms For IEC Registration Officer

In the present scenario, the voter, Jankie Oduetse, was registered to vote for the upcoming general elections at Kanana ward (Francistown West constituency) during the first round of the election registration exercise. However, the Alliance for...

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Boko, Khama In Strange Romance - Balopi

He challenged the UDC leadership to produce the Gomolemo Motswaledi death report before seeking to be elected into power. Balopi was speaking on Saturday at the launch of Lefoko Moagi who is the BDP parliamentary candidate for Ramotswa...

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Molapisi Snubs UDC Launch

Modisapodi is a member of the BPP. The party is a member of the UDC. There were widespread reports that Molapisi and BPP secretary general, Venter Galetshabiwe were not at the event “due to the fact that they do not approve Modisapodi’s...

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Gov't Gets Go-Ahead In P1.5bn Tender

China Jiangsu International has been fighting a messy battle with Botswana government over a P1.5 billion Moshupa Primary Hospital tender after the latter was snubbed in the tender award amidst allegations of security threats. The project is...

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Court Throws Out Magosi's Evidence

The evidence led to the cancellation of the tender amidst allegations of security threats. Whilst the court on Friday ruled in favour of government in the matter, Justice Dube punched holes into the evidence submitted by the Directorate of...

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Okaile Appears In Court, Marsland Charged

The offence was allegedly committed in January 2018. Okaile appeared before the Village Magistrate Court on Friday, while Marsland last week lost a bail attempt in a Johannesburg court where he is fighting against being extradited to Botswana. CMB,...

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BDP Caught Between TK, Makgato

While the party secretary general (SG) Mpho Balopi had promised to speak to The Monitor about their position on the matter on Sunday ‘after church’, he never returned the call or answered subsequent calls. Executive secretary, Ame Makoba...

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The battle of the manifestos

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Kudos To BPS, SAPS

Unfortunately, the thugs did not only get away with substantial amounts, they killed some of the travellers who were en route to Durban. Rumours started circulating that the locals who innocently left the country to buy imported vehicles at the...

540,Monitor Editor,, 12 May 2019

What About The Reference Check?

And I mean, sure, who doesn’t want that last piece of assurance from someone who ‘knows’ the candidate and has seen their work? The background check, done professionally, not only (potentially) helps in identifying the best...

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Leaving The Life Of Corruption

If you missed it, you can find it on the Mmegi website by searching Ashley Thaba. After painting the picture of what a life of deception and greed does to a person, I promised this week I would outline how one could leave that life. My prayer in...

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Khama Should Be Emulated, Not Demonised On Cleanliness

The message from the caregivers tend to always go “ga a lwala, o ne a lela ka tlhogo, a hupela, a na le sehuba…” Without any medical background to back my theory, I have come to the conclusion that the extreme long winters...

8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 12 May 2019

Unpacking The Botswana Education Curriculum (II) - A Silent History (A Reflection)

But what is our actual history? Besides the accounts usually given in chronological order of how the year went by, but rather what was substantive in those years, that we can draw from, to validate our existence and experiences, if that is what we...

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Ntwa Ya Hitler - Not Again

Although Batswana had no say in the matter, within days of the declaration most of the Gazetted Chiefs in the territory had forwarded letters pledging their loyalty and readiness to support the war effort. The stance of the local Dikgosi stood...

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A Legodimo le nkokame?

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12 May 2019

Don Quixote de la Khama

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Settling political scores?

nettepet

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Botho University student faces shop breaking, robbery charges

The state alleges that the student, Chedu Maswabi, and her accomplices, Ookeditse Mabika and Moitshepi Spencha, broke into Extra Save Super Stores late last year in Tonota and stole goods amounting close to P87,000. The goods allegedly stolen...

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New And Strong Institutions Are The Seeds To A Harvest In The New Botswana

Thank you Mr Speaker, that by your delicate hand I rise to perform a great and privileged duty, to respond on behalf of so many citizens of this magnificent land, to the 2019/20 Budget Speech by Hon Minister Ken Matambo. How I wish Madam...

19801,Ndaba Gaolathe,, 12 May 2019

SADC breaks silence on Zim crisis

The regional bloc has often been accused of maintaining quiet diplomacy while Zimbabweans suffered at the hands of a ‘brutal regime’. Since the beginning of the year Zimbabwe has experienced unrest, but SADC has largely remained...

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Royal Moscow tour returns to Botswana

OP Advertising in association with Russian cultural impresario, Edouard Miasnikov, announced the 2019 tour of the Royal Moscow Ballet to Southern Africa presenting three pieces: Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture: Fantasy; the third movement of...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 12 May 2019

Ministry inspects Choppies over labour disputes

He said they carried out labour inspections in 35 Choppies stores countrywide from May 8 to 17, 2018 in Gaborone and in Francistown from November 27 till December 9, 2018. He said labour inspection revealed non-compliance in some areas relating to...

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DIS explains BDP Palapye retreat engagement

According to DIS’ communication officer, Edward Robert, one of the organisation’s functions as mandated by the Intelligence and Security Service Act is to provide personal security to the President, Vice President, former presidents and...

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DTCB pumps P300,000 into Botswana Deaf Games

Speaking at the sponsorship launch in Gaborone this morning, the Botswana Deaf Sports Federation (BDSF), president Shirley Keoagile expressed her gratitude as she said the sponsorship would be a morale booster for the ‘ignored’ section of...

79573,Kebone Laetsang,,49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2019

No gemologists yet in local diamond space

This follows a question raised by MP Mephato Reatile on Monday asking the minister about how many Batswana gemologists and diamond trading specialists are employed at Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) and Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) and when...

79576,Phatsimo Kapeng,, 12 May 2019

Five die in two Seabelo buses collision

Mahalapye district traffic officer, assistant superintendent Kgosienalerona Sechoni said the accident occurred around eight this morning. Sechoni, who was speaking from the scene of the accident, said their investigations were at preliminary stages....

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 12 May 2019

Makgadikgagi Epic gets rail gig

The train leaves Gaborone tonight at 7pm and arrives in Sowa Town in the morning at 7am. In the return trip, it will leave Sowa Town on Monday July 15 at 6pm and arrive in Gaborone the next morning at 6am. The train will make stops in Mahalapye,...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 12 May 2019

Softball Extravaganza feels BCL pinch

Organisers revealed they were working on a shoestring budget, and the prize money has been slashed. That, however, is no excuse for the teams. Four-time winners BDF IX return in a mean mood after missing the showpiece last year. Team coach,...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 12 May 2019

Volleyball team stutters in Egypt

The competition kicked off on Tuesday and ends on Sunday. But Botswana has already suffered damaging 3-0 defeats to Cameroon and Kenya. Botswana is in Group B with defending champions Cameroon, Algeria and Kenya. It was beaten 3-0 by Cameroon...

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Administrators told to put athletes first

Khama was speaking at the official opening of the AUSC Region V Regional Confederations Forum in Gaborone on Wednesday. He said such gatherings should provide solutions, particularly for the development of sports from grassroots and the...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2019

Who will be the next Copa Coca Cola star?

Young top talent from across the country will be on show when the Copa Coca Cola finals are played in Gaborone, starting next week Friday. The junior tournament has over the years, produced notable players, some who have gone on to grace the famed...

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Womens golf team in Triangular series comeback

Zimbabwe will host next week’s tournament at the Royal Harare Golf Club over three days. Botswana Golf Union vice president-women, Minkie Molatlhegi told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they missed out on the tournament last year as at the time,...

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Karatekas ready for UFAK action

The championship has attracted 28 countries from the continent, with more than 1,000 athletes and officials. Pressure is on the host nation, after a good performance at the 2018 edition in Rwanda Women kata and men’s kumite teams won bronze...

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Coaches have their say

Sensei Otto Tafa (technical adviser-Botswana) “The team is ready and as the hosts, we had a lot of time to prepare for the championship. The team competed at the Region 5 championship in May hosted by Namibia. The other team members went for...

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Karate endures agony to land UFAK

BOKA had written to the mother body about their intention to host the tournament. Karate was accused of failing to follow the hosting policy. That did not dampen Bathai’s spirit as he forged ahead and appealed the decision with the Ministry of...

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Galaxy, da Costa agree new deal

da Costa joined Galaxy at the start of last season on a 12-month contract but delayed talks over a new contract as he returned to his native country at the end of the season. Galaxy’s pubic relations officer, Tankiso Morake told Mmegi...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2019

BPL unaware of Forests 'blacklisting'

Forest this week appeared in the bad books of FIFPro, a body representing more than 65,000 professional footballers worldwide. FIFPro advised its members against signing for, amongst others, Black Forest, citing contractual violations, where the...

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CAF keeps faith in Bondo

Only 12 referees remain, and Bondo, the first Botswana referee to officiate at the AFCON finals, made the cut. Bondo was handed the high profile last 16 encounter between Cameroon and Nigeria, where he acquainted himself well in the...

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Mamelodi, BFA fight reaches Court of Appeal

Mamelodi is appealing last year’s High Court decision, where he lost his challenge to have the forensic audit declared null and void. A full bench of the Court of Appeal will hear the case. Dutch Leburu of Monthe Marumo & Associates...

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Player demands P116,000 from Systems

The player is demanding P116, 400 from the club following his unceremonious departure. ‘Dimaria’ as the player is affectionately known, joined the Alarm Boys in 2017 from Orapa United on a three-year deal. He was one of the top earners...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2019

Corrupt civil servants and politicians should stop stealing citizens ideas

On so many occasions, I have had people, young and old, come to me grieving about how they sold an idea to government and how, subsequently, they learnt that the same had been embraced by government in favour of someone else. Some have even...

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Lefelo leo, le dikaganyeditswe.

Selelo e nne gore, fa seemo se ka tswelela se ntse jaana, sa ba sa golela pele, Batswana bangwe ba ka felela ba apere kobo ka letshoba, le yone itsholelo ya lefatshe e koafale. Mme fa go ntse jaana, botshelo e nne eng? Go nne thata, go tshelwe ka...

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Chief o lies insults nations intelligence

It would be another six decades before the November 1963 assassination of John F Kennedy made him the fourth and last American president to be assassinated. There is a lamentable cost to the assassination of a Head of State. Political assassinations...

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Introspect on holiday dangers, then bon voyage!

The President’s Day holidays are here and most people will be taking long trips to numerous destinations but it is always to advisable to be safe all the time. No one wants to return from the holidays feeling cheated, having had a less than...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 12 May 2019

BDF UDC BDP

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Saving Lake Victoria means going after the big fish

Corruption is one of the primary reasons that this problem thrives in Lake Victoria. A Kenyan state official who works with a national body that manages inland waterways told ENACT that crime syndicates typically “mix legal and illegal fish...

475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2019

Alexander Forbes sees opportunity with bespoke packages

Companies in Botswana are not compelled to offer their employees retirement funds. Instead, the law prescribes that those employees without retirement funds should be covered by gratuities and severance. Alexander Forbes board member, Paul Masie...

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Our investments are going to pay off, BTCL vows

The telecomms group has been under pressure from investors as its share price has sunk below the 2016-listing level, amidst seesaw profits. Individual (retail) investors make up a very large proportion of the BTCL’s share registry and...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 12 May 2019

A world of possibilities as an independent, African bank

Change can be unsettling at times. But it can also be exciting, filled with new beginnings. It marks the start of a new journey, a new page in the history books. This is where Absa Group Limited found itself after separating from Barclays PLC, in...

475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2019

NDB, BSB score P341m bailout from govt

According to approved budget estimates made available recently, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development approved P200 million as a bailout to the cash-strapped National Development Bank (NDB), which has been on its knees for several...

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Ram, Farouk offer P250m loan to Choppies

The offer, however, was apparently linked to the board urgently calling an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) at which Ottapathu hoped to have shareholders vote not only on the bridging loan offer, but also on the board’s removal. Ottapathu,...

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New Shanti Lo to charm jazz lovers

Talented songbird, Shanti Lo will headline Jazz X Change on August 4, 2019 at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. Shanti Lo will present a powerful, 1930’s to 1969 Al Capone themed ‘jazz musical razzmatazz’. “I have always, ever since...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 12 May 2019

Unik Attraction resurfaces at the Legends

Tickets for the show are already flying off the shelves with local fans eager to see the return of the once powerful music group, Unik Attraction. The group had taken a long leave from music following allegations of a conflict its then producer Mr...

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Mosadi Sechaba unites female artists

Mosadi Sechaba spokesperson, Emulo Kgomotso explained to Arts & Culture that women working together have always been an inevitable taboo. She said women were made to believe that they could not work together and that is why her organisation took...

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Masa fires July up with whisky tasting

Hot on the heels of the Urban Amarula and illy Coffee Experience, the hotel continues to curate experiential activations that cater to their various stakeholders’ pallets. Masa Square Hotel general manager, Hayden Bowlhe told Arts &...

399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2019

Photography take shape as art form

In 1832, the duo are said to have “put the last touches, using a residue of lavender oil distillation, by means of a second process producing images in a one day exposure time”. But in the mind of this writer, photography has not always...

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Historical Dictionary of Botswana: A review

It appears now with a different publisher, in a larger format, with a different type face and different paper. It has a good feel. Anyone interested in this country has lost their marbles if somehow, they fail to get their hands on it. It is costly,...

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One day in September: How Choppies fell

But for the events on September 29, Choppies’ well-told tale of humble beginnings from a single store in Lobatse to a seven-country giant, would have remained unblemished. In future, those who chronicle Choppies’ history will of...

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Communities can fight against poaching

This is according to Alistair Nelson, a prominent international conservationist and researcher who has spearheaded various initiatives meant to fight poaching and illegal wildlife trade in several African countries. Nelson was amongst keynote...

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'Tsogwane lied'

The unions stated that Tsogwane uttered untruths by saying the unions were delaying negotiations on conditions of service for civil servants. Tsogwane, at a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) press conference on Tuesday blamed the delay in the...

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Mosojane faults Sebabi on Khama hair cut

FRANCISTOWN: With the general elections fast approaching in October and politics reaching fever pitch, from time immemorial, politicians do whatever they can to outmanoeuvre their opponents in the race to attract votes. In so doing, they end...

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Gopolang joins race for BPP presidency

Gopolang’s recent exit from the BDP, the party that he joined in 2007 to rejoin the BPP has heightened speculation that the 56-year-old Nshakazhogwe-born politician is readying himself to take over the BPP leadership. Gopolang, an...

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Localisation creates rift at Mupane Mine

The failure to honour the agreement has reportedly caused tension between the employees and some senior mine officials. What irks employees the most is that the company allegedly retained expatriates occupying the positions of commercial manager and...

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Judges settle voter 'principal residence' confusion

The judges in their separate ruling on a matter that was brought before them by one voter, Mothusi Maribe against Minister Dorcus Makgato, collectively agreed that though the word ‘principal residence’ has been used in different context...

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Greyhounds invade Kanye

The event is organised by Botswana Greyhound Association (BGA). A total of 54 dogs have been registered to compete in different categories based on age and breed. The highly anticipated race is in the open speeds 400m race that has brought together...

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Nurses union sue govt over bargaining

The application move was prompted by the director of Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM)’s refusal to meet with the union following a lawful request through a letter dated June 19, 2019. The union had in the letter indicated that it...

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DIS face-to-face with corruption

FRANCISTOWN: Revelations made by the director general of DIS, Brigadier Peter Magosi recently, when addressing a press conference, might see Botswana’s Corruption Perception Index altered for the worst. The Corruption Perception Index ranks...

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Coiner Khama, brainchild mekoko clash

Khama met the independent candidates on Wednesday to discuss the matter, but the meeting ended in a deadlock after the parties failed to agree. Khama made it clear to Mmegi that he would not launch independent candidates unless BPF and Umbrella...

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Khamas doubts about dumping BDP

Mmegi: Sir, you’ve indicated before that you didn’t really want to join politics. Thus far in your political career, two breakaways have formed from the BDP? Any regrets on this or thoughts? Khama: Well I can’t talk for the BDP...

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Orange FA Cup trophy unveiled

Sponsorship Coordinator at Orange Botswana, Mosarwa Molema said the trophy design incorporates both the kgotla cultural practices with the mobile's contribution in growing local football. "The FA Cup is full of symbolism and is a metaphor for the...

475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2019

Boko, Khama

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DCEC

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Duo nabbed for dagga possession

Kgari Cosmos Maretele, 49, of Goo-Moeng ward at Ramotswa and Justice Rantsheno, 54, of Sebina ward in Serowe were arrested on Monday evening at Ramotswa border gate in possession of the bags in their Honda CRV. The Botswana Police...

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Ndlovu deal done, Makwengwe to be technical director

Ndlovu is currently in charge of faltering Zimbabwean giants, Highlanders, but will leave the post to take up his new role at GU. He has previously coached Township Rollers, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Orapa United, Motlakase Power Dynamos and Nico...

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Zebras replica jersey prices reduced

BFA's official sales partner, Studio88 announced that the jerseys were selling at P799, a price which local fans deemed too steep. Township Rollers' replica is the most expensive locally, priced at P350. The BFA through its public relations...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2019

Court denies flight 'Murderer' bail

Denying Ookeditse Toitoi bail, Justice Bengbame Sechele said the accused stated that he is a citizen of Botswana from Serowe and has family members who were ready to be his sureties. However, Justice Sechele said the state opposed...

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North America and North Korea Nuclear Disarmament Talks

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Vote of No Confidence

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BAC avers offering industry related courses

Briefing stakeholders at the BAC Open Day at the Francistown campus last week, the BAC Francistown campus manager Gape Maplanka said that their lecturers come from various places around the world. He added that the Francistown campus offers...

79801,Goitsemodimo Akanyang,, 12 May 2019

Miscellaneous still stuck in Serowe

Miscellaneous argues it received late, correspondence regarding the fixture, to be played at 7pm at the UB Stadium, late. However, the BPL is adamant that Miscellaneous should travel today for the fixture. Miscellaneous general manager, Mpho Outule...

399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2019

E seng mo go Kgosikgolo!

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Charges against Morupisi, wife not dropped

Magistrate Mathaka though not happy with the state rushing cases to court refused to drop the charges with the option to reinstate when investigations are concluded. “Let’s give them a chance to conclude their investigations and (we)...

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Harrowing details revealed in Ntsuape case

Ntsuape allegedly committed the offences on September 13, 2016 at Block 9 location in Francistown at the homestead of his former girlfriend’s parents, Dorcas Kgosietsile, following the breakup of their relationship. The first prosecution...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 12 May 2019

Botswana, SACU seal post-Brexit deal

Botswana is chair of the “SACU plus Mozambique” trading bloc that has been negotiating to ensure that the preferential terms of Economic Partnership Agreement it secured with the EU in 2016, continues with the UK even when the country...

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Back page this week: Fighters coach fumes after loss

Lesedi Mkhutshwa 12 May 2019

Front Page this week: Ntlole divides BDF

Lesedi Mkhutshwa 12 May 2019

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