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Two more conspiracy suspects appear in court
The two join a 30-year-old Motswana woman, Lebogang Mhotsha of Mogoditshane, who appeared before court on Friday on the same charge. This follows a highjacking incident in South Africa in which two Batswana men were killed on July 26, 2019...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 13 May 2019
Kgosikgolo wa bitsa!
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 13 May 2019
Debswana First Division North reaches final stretch
Second round kick-start with the reverse of last weekend fixtures. Sephondo Se A Debola as Tonota FC is affectionately called by its hordes of supporters, welcome Flamingoes at Tonota Primary School Grounds this Saturday following the latter’s...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 13 May 2019
Table Tennis finish second at AUSC games
Botswana sent an 11-member team including a Para side to the mountainous Kingdom of Lesotho in a tournament held from December 9-11. The Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) broke a four-year international hiatus from international competition...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 13 May 2019
Who stood out in the middle of the park?
Defensive midfielders Lawrence Majawa Cool as ice in the midfield, you would not pick anyone to be the shield in front of the defence, other than Majawa The Malawian boasts four titles to his name, all with Rollers, making himself the most...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Title chase heats up as titans clash
As a quartet of teams chase the bragging rights, eyes are also set on the title, as the chase heats up. On Saturday afternoon, Orapa United welcome Jwaneng Galaxy at the Itekeng Stadium in an afternoon kickoff. The two teams by Thursday afternoon...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 13 May 2019
BFA's controversial motion returns
The motion, which calls for the extension of terms for regional leaders from two to four years, will be tabled at another special meeting. BFA chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo confirmed the meeting yesterday saying indeed the motion that...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Re iteela kobo moroko
Mo go yone polelo ele, re ne ra utlwa fa go ne go kile ga tshwarwa phuthego ya kgotla kwa Tsootsha e mo go yone go neng go amogelwa bana ba masiela ba ba neng ba ntse ba sidilwa maikutlo. Go ya ka polelo, tshidilo maikutlo eo, e ne e tsere beke...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Hopeless as a penny with a hole in it!
The only positive from 2019 is that it got the country out of 2018. It will be difficult to point to one thing that epitomizes 2019 but suggesting a new nationalism will not be far off. The nation spent 2018 obsessing over the aftermath of the...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 13 May 2019
Shame on both of You
I mean, at one point the nation was fixated on how many cooks the former president should have and how often he must be given a government plane to fly for free. We never had such tripe with Rre Mogae and certainly, not with Rre Masire. Our...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 13 May 2019
Get ready for the new normal
The ministry’s quite preliminary proposals are particularly off-putting as they come at a time when an uncomfortably high number of Batswana are struggling with unemployment, poverty and access to economic opportunities. The facts, however,...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 13 May 2019
Warrant of Arrest?
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 13 May 2019
What is the purpose of education?
A human being is like an onion, and education should peel their layers off, revealing their gifts, talents, strengths, weaknesses, and overall potential. Expressing the same sentiments, Debashish Mridha said, “The whole purpose of education is...
475,Correspondent,, 13 May 2019
Tribute to Prof Justice Key Dingake, the man
In his piece about this son of the soil, he devotes much of his write up on the professional achievements of this eminent judge. I was reminded of a paragraph I had drafted on three people I had wanted to express my thoughts on. These were Professor...
475,Correspondent,, 13 May 2019
Opposition parties must take their role more seriously
Now faced with the challenge of governing from their side of the aisle, opposition parties must recalibrate, move forward and take their role seriously as legislators. Without a vibrant multiparty democracy with a strong opposition, the potential...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 13 May 2019
BLLAHWU - deepening working class agenda for unity in action
As a formation representing the economically exploited, oppressed and marginalised, BLLAHWU has cultured itself appropriately so as the factory of militant and radical pursuits in the course of workers. This is the true voice and vanguard of the...
74620,Ketlhalefile Motshegwa,, 13 May 2019
Study highlights SME's economic potential
The International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry as well as the Local Enterprise Authority, conducted the recent study, which covered 616 businesses across the country. The surveyed businesses...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Information gaps widen lending risks, credit bureau warns
TransUnion, the main credit bureau in Botswana, has warned that the use of data to make credit decisions in Botswana is fairly underdeveloped in comparison to other African countries. “Data sharing should be broadened to not only include data...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Interest limitation kicks in
The pronouncement was made through a new piece of legislation cited as Statutory Instrument 58 of 2019 which was gazetted on December 6, 2019. This follows the enactment in December 2018 of Income Tax Amendment Act No. 38 of 2018 which limited...
475,Correspondent,, 13 May 2019
BoB weighs in on tax debate
The Finance and Economic Development ministry is proposing broad tax reviews as part of measures to restore fiscal stability in NDP 11, which is due to suffer P18 billion in budget deficits. “What government gives, it must first take from its...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Resurgent BDC targets P750m investment deals
Five years ago, the state investment company was steeped in losses, mainly the result of high profile investment failures in which an estimated P700 million was lost. While the 2014-2019 strategic plan ushered in recovery, critics of its early years...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Mlindo The Vocalist to headline Festival despite 'accident'
Another international artist that will be performing at the event is Mavele from Lesotho. News has been circulating on various social media platforms about Mlindo’s recent car accident. But the event coordinator, Thokozile Ratsatsi also...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Sampling through the Chobe
I never thought I would survive a day with no network, no Internet but in Chobe it was possible. Located in the northwestern part of Botswana, Chobe region has vast vegetation zones consisting of swampy areas, flood plains, deep sand landscapes and...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Okavango music fest turns 5
Kangaroo hitmakers, One Blood from Namibia, Latimmy and Ancestral Rituals will headline the event. The organiser of the annual event Kebadile Wasenda, also known as Kaybee told Arts & Culture that their theme this year is ‘One music, one...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Born and Raised vows to treat local artists well
When briefing members of the media Tuesday about the upcoming festival billed for December 22, the organisers said they are looking shrug off the notoriety associated with local promoters of treating international artists in a special way compared to...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Kanye Kiddies Festival returns
With only a few days left before the festive season reaches its crescendo, and due to the demand from the public, the organisers have decided to bring back the festival. But this time around it is bigger and much better organised. In an interview...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
African Attire on fleek in Ghetto
The mind-boggling national tour picnic, which attracted multitudes of fashion movers and shakers in Gaborone and Palapye respectively, is expected to enchant dozens of Francistowners with galore entertainment. The phenomenal event, to be hosted by...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 13 May 2019
Kasaro preserves memories with life-sized castings
A 22-year-old man from Majwaneng is just about the person to link up with for baby foot casting, hand casting and group event casting. Occasions don’t last long, and it’s most people’s dream to capture that precious moment for...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Mascom gifts Ramotlabaki seven houses
Mascom took an interest in providing decent living to deserving Batswana after devastating floods in this village left many families homeless. At that point, Mascom was part of a Private Partnership Project (PPP) with the Government of Botswana,...
475,Correspondent,, 13 May 2019
UB employees lose graduation suit
Goemeone Mogomotsi, who is currently employed by UB as a senior research fellow for environmental law and policy and was up to the end of September 2018, employed as a legal officer in the department of legal services. Onthatile Moeti, who is a UB...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
BFTU to BR: 'Account for train accident!'
The accident that killed two BR employees, a trainman and a permanent way inspector occurred due to heavy downpours around 2am this week near Bonwapitse River between Pallaroad and Mahalapye. It was reported that the Francistown-bound train carrying...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Butale election petition dismissed on technicality
Butale, who is the president of Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) whose patron is former President Ian Khama, came third behind Simon Moabi and Tshepo Makhani of the UDC respectively in the October national polls. At least 1,622 people voted for...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 13 May 2019
Rainstorm trashes Molepolole
In desperate attempts to block the raging waters from inundating their houses, some pilled sand at the home entrances. However residents’ efforts were somewhat in vain as the water made its way through. In other homes, the floods left...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Masisi responds to Khama, UDC
Responding to questions at the State House during a press conference this week he did not have kind words for the petitioners. On November 26, 2019 the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) led by its President Duma Boko filed 16 Parliamentary...
399,Staff Writer,, 13 May 2019
BDP fights for UDC petitions dismissal
Through attorneys, Bogopa Manewe Tobedza and Company various BDP legislators are of the view that the petitions are not properly before the courts. Preliminary points will be heard on Tuesday and Wednesday. “The petitions do not comply...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Suspended BDP activist sworn in as a councilor
Otsile Mose took oath of office despite the BDP having suspended him for assaulting another BDP activist, Otto Masogo in 2017. Moses together with Boago Mosarwane and Chidzani Mokgwebe were later hauled before Magistrate Lebogang Kebeetsweng for...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Billy rubbishes bad blood allegation
In doing so, Kwambala, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Botswana, risked curtailing his stellar political career because he defied the BDP caucus. Recently, the BDP caucus gave the immediate past deputy mayor...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 13 May 2019
UB rot sparks row
He is accused of purging staff “who differ with him” and riding roughshod over tender procedures. While he denied the allegations, Norris said he had to take drastic action because of endemic corruption and waste of resources at the...
70567,INK Centre,phpLrKQWv.jpg, 13 May 2019
Kgosi will face trial
These are Regional Magistrate Masilo Mathaka’s utterances as he took the court audience through an imaginary theatrics that might happen if he allowed the State’s wish to arrest former head of Directorate of Intelligence and Security...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
DIS suspends Butterfly
Maswabi, a senior intelligence officer with the spy agency who is facing charges amongst them financing terrorism, received her suspension letter a few days after being granted bail by Gaborone High Court. According to the letter, Maswabi is...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Back page this week: BFA's controversial motion returns
399,Staff Writer,, 13 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Kasaro preserves memories with life-sized castings
399,Staff Writer,, 13 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Resurgent BDC targets P750m investment deals
399,Staff Writer,, 13 May 2019
Front page this week: BDP wants UDC petitions dismissed
399,Staff Writer,, 13 May 2019
Masisi denies NPF presidential immunity waiver
“This thing ya gore I am going to lift my presidential immunity to testify in court, I read about. Nna I have pledged my innocence with respect to taking any money from NPF, or any such allegation,” Masisi said at a press conference...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Nato faces stock-theft charge
nettepet Ramotswa Police Station commander superintendent Keoagile Tau said Nato and his co-accused were stopped and searched while driving a Honda Fit near the Kudumatse intersection, commonly known as the Nokia traffic lights, on Monday. Two...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg,49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 13 May 2019
About 70 elders live alone in urban centres
Van der Westhuizen said seven are in Gaborone, 24 in Francistown, 15 in Selebi-Phikwe, 22 in Lobatse and five in Palapye. This was after the Member of Parliament (MP) for Francistown South Wynter Mmolotsi wanted the minister to inform...
79573,Kebone Laetsang,, 13 May 2019
Cross-border crime a global concern - Marathe
nettepet She said this when officially opening a workshop on basic criminal intelligence analysis, which was held at Grand Palm yesterday. She said cross-border crimes such as human trafficking, environmental crime, drug trafficking, money...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Cross-border crime a global concern - Marathe
nettepet She said this when officially opening a workshop on basic criminal intelligence analysis, which was held at Grand Palm yesterday. She said cross-border crimes such as human trafficking, environmental crime, drug trafficking, money...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
Zimbabwe 'to scrap repressive media law'
nettepet The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act has been the leading weapon in stifling media freedom. During former President Robert Mugabe’s rule it was used to arrest journalists and shut down newspapers. It places...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2019
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