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76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 17 May 2019

Gaetsaloe’s departure was the subject of intense social media speculation yesterday afternoon with reports that his exit was linked to allegations of maladministration of some sort. Earlier this morning, unconfirmed reports suggested Gaetsaloe...

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Masisi charms unions amidst bargaining tensions

The meeting came about after the president of the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), Masego Mogwera called upon the President to advice him to look into the issue of salary increments because it seems to be taking long to address the matter and...

78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 17 May 2019

Teen rape suspect might face defilement charge

Mogoditshane Police Station commander, superintendent Russ Letsebe told Mmegi that the 37-year-old was arrested at his home on Tuesday at Senthomole ward in Mogoditshane. “He was taken for questioning and was later released, but...

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PPP to appear in court for assault

Moatlhodi, affectionately known as ‘PPP’, is contesting for Tonota parliamentary seat under the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) ticket after failing to win during the 2014 general elections. In an interview with Mmegi online,...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 17 May 2019

Ahmed Hussein-Suale: Ghana journalist shot dead

Unidentified men on motorbikes shot Ahmed Hussein-Suale three times in the capital Accra, local media reports say. He was a member of Tiger Eye Private Investigations and had investigated corruption in Ghana's football leagues. The...

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Let's talk Direct Foreign Investment

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The Lion King

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Spider-Man: Far from Home

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Anna

Beneath Anna Poliatova's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world's most feared government assassins.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Child's Play

A mother gives her 13-year-old son a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Child's Play

A mother gives her 13-year-old son a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Stuber

A detective recruits his Uber driver into an unexpected night of adventure.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

The Lion King

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Spider-Man: Far from Home

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Anna

Beneath Anna Poliatova's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world's most feared government assassins.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

The Lion King

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Spider-Man: Far from Home

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Avengers: Endgame

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Four murder suspects arraigned

The quartet, Lethata Tebatso Lesole, 23, Joseph Bohelo, 26, Ravern Mogapaesi, 23, and Goldman Tiroyamodimo Nkunga, 23, which is facing a murder charge along with four counts of robbery was arraigned earlier today. Court revealed that on the...

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Elias rewarded with Zebras call-up

The former TAFIC man is set for his first run out in national team colours after he was included in the Zebras side that will face Zambia in the 2020 African Nations Championships (CHAN) qualifiers at the Francistown Sports Complex next...

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X-Men: Dark Phoenix

Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Rocketman

A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John's breakthrough years.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Aladdin

A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Super-assassin John Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassin's guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head - he is the target of hit men and women everywhere.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Super-assassin John Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassin's guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head - he is the target of hit men and women everywhere.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

X-Men: Dark Phoenix

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Aladdin

A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Aladdin

A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

X-Men: Dark Phoenix

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Super-assassin John Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassin's guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head - he is the target of hit men and women everywhere.

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Outburst Leads To Game Cancellation

The Super rugby match played at the new Hogs stadium was later cancelled by referee, Alleck Maphosa at half time break. Hogs were on the lead 23-3 when the decision was taken. Cheetahs coach, Seabe Gabatladiwe told Sport Monitor that he was shocked...

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Against All Odds, Molete Takes Charge

The crown comes after she ran unopposed for the position over the weekend in Palapye. Molete said she has written a letter to BSA seeking update on her suspension because the issue affects her plans to develop sport. However, Molete said her new...

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Ostriches Tear Rollers Apart

Club coach Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote said it was only the beginning of their mission to halt the Rollers dominance in the local football. He noted his charges were tactically spot on and they deserved to win the P700, 000 Cup. “We...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 17 May 2019

Been Here Long Enough-Mpote

Mpote led Orapa United to a 3-0 trouncing of Rollers thereby lifting the maiden Orange FA Cup, a career first for the season tactician, Mpote. Speaking to journalists after the game, Mpote said the FA Cup final laid a perfect platform to stop...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 17 May 2019

Kebatho Bags Orange FA Cup Golden Boot

This was after he scored his seventh goal of the tournament. Should he have scored the penalty, Kebatho would have managed been his eighth goal of the tournament during a game that did not live up to expectations despite the 3-0 drubbing that Orapa...

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BTO Kick Starts Desert Race Mood

With the activation, BTO alongside its partners SPEDU, Selebi Phikwe Town Council (SPTC), South African Cross-Country Series (SACCS), and Botswana Motor Sports gave the community an opportunity to appreciate the event. People had time to buy...

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Rapper K.O Brings A-Game To Castle Lite

Tickets for the event were not for sale but rather all people had to do was to buy a case of Castle Lite 340ml to share with friends. The headliner act of the day K.O from South Africa did not disappoint as he presented sets that designed and...

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Caleb & Tate Nicks Medi Clinic Opens

The clinic is a brainchild of renowned medical doctor, Dr Thabo Lepere who has 10 years in the medical field. The Caleb & Tate Nicks Medi Clinic offers services such as screening, cancer of the cervix, prostate and breast, HIV – pre- and...

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

ABSA, Barclays Separation 69% Complete

According to the group, 184 of their 266 projects have been successfully delivered, two years into the three-year programme. The separation comprises the gradual replacement of services, primarily involving operational and information technology,...

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

NDB Hails Impact Genetics

Speaking during a media tour of NDB projects in and around Gaborone last week, Gaolebogwe said Impact Genetics’ embryo transfer and cattle breeding technology will change farming for the better as it will result in production of high quality...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 17 May 2019

Beauty Therapists Business Comes On Stream

Twenty-year-old Thato San from Ramotswa, a beauty therapist and a mentor in the beauty industry, is passion driven. She has opened her own beauty bar. The beauty therapist, who is a beauty and nail technician graduate of New Skills Academy located...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 17 May 2019

Discriminating of Homosexual Acts

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Urgently Beef Up Security At Health Facilities!

Last year, many were left shocked, after a female nurse was brutally raped while on duty at Extension II Clinic, in Gaborone. That was not the only incident as; yet another nurse was reportedly attacked in Palapye, and one at Mafitlhakgosi Clinic in...

540,Monitor Editor,, 17 May 2019

Best Practice - What exactly Do We Mean By That?

What is best practice? Is it a new phenomenon reserved for the blue chip, multi-billion pula corporations? No on both counts. Human resource best practice is the idea that there are universal HR principles that provide companies with optimal...

80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 17 May 2019

Is He really A Christian?

Little did I know, there are thousands of cultivars! Although there are undoubtedly similarities, each type has extremely distinct characteristics. To my uneducated mind, I thought a mango was a mango. Once an experienced farmer took the time...

78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 17 May 2019

June 14: The Day General Viljoen Left Us In A Blood Pool

While for many of us, this was just another day, maybe caught up in the debate around the Gaborone High Court decriminalising laws on homosexuality. But for these families, what happened 34 years ago must have been what occupied the mind. On this...

8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 17 May 2019

The Landmark LM V AG Case And The Socially Argued "Morality"

That’s enough to make us halt our regular programming, and address this, at least for a week, before going back to our multidisciplinary approach to adolescence, wouldn’t you say? With a full bench, the Botswana High Court held at...

74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 17 May 2019

The Deception

Sebele was in bed recuperating from illness when he received a message that he, along with his uncles Kebohula and Moiteelasilo, was urgently needed at Mahikeng to attend a meeting with the other Dikgosi about water developments. But, upon his...

2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2019

Woolworths Donates P1M-Worth Of Clothes

The value of the clothes is estimated to be close to P1 million. Speaking at the handover ceremony at Pavillion Restaurant in Gaborone, the general manager of Woolworths Botswana, Gorata Lekau pointed out that the donation is part of their...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 17 May 2019

BU Urges Hunt for Opportunities Outside Botswana

When addressing BU graduates recently, Ram said Botswana alone cannot provide jobs for all the graduates hence they need to go where the markets are open in order to secure their future. She said the world is multi-cultural, but most of the...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 17 May 2019

Maun Man Up For Rape

The State alleges that Sean Coetzee raped a 22-year-old woman on August 26, 2018 at Selepa in Francistown. The prosecutor in the matter, Tawana Kapongo told the court that they are still awaiting medical results from the police forensic laboratory in...

76059,Kaelo Kebotse,,81106,Esnath Samuel,, 17 May 2019

Serowe Crime Shocker: 6 Killed In 7 Days

Senior superintendent, Agreement Mapeu said it has become a great concern how people do not value life in their jurisdiction. He said murder, rape and grievous bodily harm are a common occurrence.“It concerns us what people die for. A cheap...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 17 May 2019

Young Gaelebale Joins Race To Save Earth

Joining the race was 13-year-old Mahalapye-born, Katso Gaelebale, who was the first to represent Botswana at a summit for students for climate change in Finland late last month. The event was the first of its kind. The young Itumeleng School...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 17 May 2019

'A Child Needs A Present Father'

He also emphasised the need for presence of a father in a child’s life at the commemoration of the Day of the African Child. Gaborone City Council (GCC) held the celebration at the Babusi Community Hall on Friday morning, two days ahead...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 17 May 2019

ASABO Remembers June 14

This was a way of celebrating and remembering those who lost their lives during the raid that was conducted by the apartheid South African military. ASABO, established in 1997, aims at bringing South Africans and Batswana together and also...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 17 May 2019

Learners Food Stolen At Kumakwane

Reports indicate that the suspects broke into the school’s food storeroom and made away with food worth P22, 000. The stolen items include milk, salt, eggs amongst others, all of which was in bulk. Thamaga police station commander,...

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UN, Botswana Partnership Critical In Combating Diseases

They also launched the 3rd National Multi-Sectoral HIV and AIDS response Strategic Framework 2019-2023 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre. President Mokgweetsi Masisi and UNAIDS executive director, Gunilla Carlsson officiated at the...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 17 May 2019

Nurses Look To Court For Protection

The issue of violence against nurses is increasing, but government is not keen to implement what it had promised the union to do for nurses working late. Last year April a female nurse was raped whilst on duty at Extension II clinic in Gaborone and...

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Malema 'Disappoints' Batswana

Malema had promised to make a speech on the alleged coup attempt in the country, during the EFF’s Youth Day celebrations at the University of Fort Hare. On June 9, 2019 Malema tweeted: “I will speak about it and the plot to remove the...

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AP Fancies State Power

This is despite the fact that the party has never done well in any by-election it took part in nor has it gathered a convincing crowd for their rallies compared to Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the Umbrella for Democratic Change...

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Elephant Kills Tutume Man

The deceased was at Kutamogore cattle post near Dukwi village after a hunting expedition went wrong. According to assistant station commander, Azhani Mokokomane, the deceased and his ally had gone on an elephant hunting expedition after a jumbo...

81204,Gofaone Mapugwa,,81106,Esnath Samuel,,76059,Kaelo Kebotse,, 17 May 2019

Ex-Lover Kills Wrong Target

Allegedly acting out of insecurity and in a plot to kill his ex-girlfriend, Thamaga native, Disang ‘Machine’ Itheng, 32, of Morepo ward set fire to her house and mistakenly killed his ex-girlfriend’s elder sister’s boyfriend,...

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The new Kid on the Block!

76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 17 May 2019

Remembering the little girls of Morrumbala

However, the prospects of Cyclone Kenneth compelled our postponement of the visit to a later time. That did not stop me from thinking about my last visit to Mozambique some four years ago. And that is exactly my point, sometimes mission assignments...

78168,Phillip Segadika,, 17 May 2019

The man who found Orapa's secret

Veteran miners and sorters have come and gone at the country’s oldest diamond mine and yet none had the privilege of the wonder before the 33-year old Maunatlala native. In his pincers, from the rough, sandy diamond-laden material emerging...

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A nation of abusers

The recently released Botswana National Relationships study has revealed that Gender Based Violence (GBV) is relatively high in the country with both men and women at risk of experiencing violence. The study involved 4,224 women and 3,696 men from...

54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2019

The rule of law as a social determinant of health (Part 1)

Whilst it is readily conceded that the social production of health is a complex phenomenon and is not susceptible to casual inferences, it cannot be disputed that health is often a function of how law interacts with social conditions – and that...

67393,Key Dingake,, 17 May 2019

A re bue ka go baya....

E re a loisa, a natefisa Setswana, Motswana a re go na le go baya tema. A re re, e rile kgwedi ele pula ya na thata mo mmu o neng wa nolofala. Mosong ono, re bona Kgokologo a golegile, a kgokologela kwa masimo. Fa a di tlhaba ka seme, go goroga ...

2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2019

On the 100, 000 jobs in 12 months

There would be more poverty and more suffering. A seasonable, incentivised adjustment of the minimum wage would be more realistic. And then there is the twin Umbrella for tipobet Democratic Change (UDC) issue of the one 100, 000 jobs in 12...

68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 17 May 2019

Botswanas first Presidential debate

399,Staff Writer,, 17 May 2019

Botswanas first Presidential live debate

Presidents: AP - Ndaba Gaolathe BDP - Mokgweetsi Masisi BPF - Biggie Butale UDC - Duma Boko Facilitator: Oshinka Tsian Interviewers : 1. Omphile Sehurutshe 2. Donald Seberane 3. Thebeyame Ramoroka 4. Spencer...

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'Sebina Monster resurrects'

The accused, Mgcini Ncube, gained notoriety in the aftermath of theft, arson, rape and murder cases that griped Sebina, Marobela and surrounding villages between October 2012 and April 2013. He was later sentenced to five years in jail in August...

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'Sebina Monster resurrects'

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Gaborone roads embarrass city mayor

“Almost all roads in Gaborone have reached their lifespans. This is the painful reality. The council has tried to maintain the roads and potholes but unfortunately these roads are beyond redemption. Gaborone needs new roads, simple...

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BDP activist charged with stealing by public servant

In the first count, the state alleges that Kago Phofuetsile, 43, who was vanquished by Ignatius Moswaane in the last BDP primary elections, stole P56,000 being government property on March 11, 2011 when he was employed by the National AIDS...

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Tension as first Namibian refugees deported

The 94 refugees were part of a group of 134 taken from the Dukwi Refugee Camp to FCII last week, as part of the deportation exercise. The group at FCII allegedly includes those seen as the ‘ringleaders’ of the refugees’ long running...

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AP Maun East candidacy vacant

The AP was dealt a major blow over the weekend when it emerged that Kgari has quit the party to join the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). Until he resigned, Kgari was billed to represent the AP in Maun East at the upcoming general...

409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 17 May 2019

Police yet to quantify Nata fire outbreak costs

The fire destroyed a lodge, bar, bus stop waiting area and a residential house. Nata police station commander superintendent Vincent Pitseetsile said yesterday, "Property owners are working hand in hand with the investigating officer to...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 17 May 2019

All is fair in love and politics

Selefu 17 May 2019

Front Page this week: New Khama backed party emerges

Chakalisa Dube 17 May 2019

Back Page this week: Bondo, Makwala snubbed

Chakalisa Dube 17 May 2019

Strong field for junior chess tourney

The participating categories are Under-Eight, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18. The tournament, which has drawn the best talent in the country, will be used to select national team players who will participate at the African Youth Chess Championships in...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 May 2019

Babui geared up for title fight

The 24-year-old is the third local boxer to have a shot at an international title. He could be the first local pro boxing champion, after Leslie Sekotswe failed to clinch IBF Bantamweight title against Namibian Immanuel Naidjala five years ago. On...

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 May 2019

The man driving the women's Olympic dream

After Fibion got the job as the women’s softball team coach, he embarked on some soul searching. His task was to take the women’s softball team to a maiden appearance at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. He wondered if he had made the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 May 2019

Lack of funds threaten hockey trip

The men and women teams are set to test their mettle against Zimbabwe and South Africa in a tournament to be held in Durban, South Africa from May 28 to June 1. This will be the country’s first indoor hockey tournament and presents the local...

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 May 2019

BAA, BNSC fail to smoke peace pipe

The two organisations clashed last week after the athletics team failed to travel to Yokohama, Japan for the IAAF World Relays. As it stands, the BAA faces a P210,000 penalty from the IAAF for failure to send the team. In the wake of the failed...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 May 2019

GU to make Makwengwe decision

Makwengwe, against odds, also reached the Mascom Top 8 final, where his boys fell 2-0 to winners, Jwaneng Galaxy. But despite his Houdini Act, particularly in the league, his heroics might not be enough to save his job, amid reports that the club...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 May 2019

Cricket team in Uganda for World Cup qualifiers

The International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup-Africa qualifiers get underway in the Ugandan capital on Sunday. Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria and Uganda came through sub-regional qualifiers last year to reach the Africa final...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 May 2019

Foursome FA Cup battle ensues

It is the event that played a key role as the powerhouses were sorting themselves out, albeit with blood and gore, for world supremacy. This Saturday, May 18, four teams will battle it out in Orange FA Cup semifinals in a quest for national...

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 May 2019

Wanderers not to take foot off pedal

The two teams clash in Pilikwe at 3:30pm. Kgogobi vividly remembers that when he joined, a three-year plan was unveiled, with a view to gaining promotion on the third season. He said they pushed for promotion in the past season but lost a chance for...

Koketso Kgoboge 17 May 2019

Khama sticks to sports patronage roles

The national sport associations chose their patrons, and Khama got the nod at a number of codes, including the popular football. He is also a patron of Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) and Botswana Volleyball Association (BVF). Sport codes choose...

Staff Writer 17 May 2019

Bondo, Makwala snubbed

The cricket team will also feel hard done by after winning back-to-back titles towards the end of the year. The nominees were released on Tuesday but Bondo and Makwala’s names were missing. Bondo has received just about each and every...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 May 2019

Sereetsi at Gabz FM PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Sereetsi takes Uncle Shima's slot

The folk jazz outfit, Sereetsi & The Natives’ frontman, will go on air on Sundays from 5pm to 9pm on Gabz FM. “Monageng did an awesome job with the programme. He has done a great deal of work in growing the culture of jazz and live...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 May 2019

Legendary musos to dazzle at Ba Isago

Lesire Morotsi and Lesedi Mpabanga will on May 25, 2019 host The Legends Live Tour at the Ba Isago Convention Centre to be headlined by South African legends. During a press brief recently, Morotsi, who is the co-founder of the project said the...

Ame Motimane 17 May 2019

Miss Independence Kgatleng Oshebeng Makgaka (center) with her two Princess.PIC MOMPATI TLHANKANE

Award-winning pageant more than pretty faces

“It was about time we get it. The pageant, in its fifth-year running, is not all about pretty faces but also empowering the youth through life skills training and the mainstream of culture through bootcamps, which are held a month before...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 May 2019

Public backlash as Tashy's Wedding comp explodes

Tashy’s Royal Garden public relations officer, Tshepo Sebogodi has since apologised to the public about the confusion and misconceptions regarding the competition. The competition that has taken social media by storm, especially Facebook, had...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 17 May 2019

New kid on the block relishes stardom

From the same studio that produced Motlha’s Mmamotse, Thukwi Le Mala might as well be another pop force. Double-Up, whose real name is Kabelo Lucky Matome, told Arts & Culture that he started his music career in 2017. Double-Up’s...

Ame Motimane 17 May 2019

BTCL suspects syndicates as copper theft rises

The syndicates involve criminals working as foot soldiers on the ground to vandalise and steal copper from BTCL assets, feeding this to middlemen who process the cables and finally to kingpins either within or outside Botswana, the Corporation...

Ludo Kwapa 17 May 2019

Tax charge dents PrimeTime's rosy figures

PrimeTime’s rental incomes rose 19% in the interim period to P75.3 million, powered by higher occupancies which saw the vacancy rate across the group falling to three percent from five percent. PrimeTime owns several landmark commercial and...

Mbongeni Mguni | 17 May 2019

Norilsk, BCL tussle moves to London

The Court of Appeal recently granted Norilsk Nickel leave to take the dispute over the 2014 equity sale to the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). The Russian giant recently cancelled its 2014 agreement with BCL and in London it will be...

Mbongeni Mguni | 17 May 2019

Search for Tati Nickel buyers suspended

Tati Nickel, a bastion of Francistown’s economy, shut down in October 2016 as part of the collapse of the BCL group, due generally to high operating costs, low base metal prices and heavy indebtedness. In February, Minerals minister, Eric...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 May 2019

Top FAQs about unit trusts

There is a psychological attachment to saving in the desire to be financially stable, even though we are often drawn to spend rather than save or invest. Logic dictates, however, that if we have more information, we are more empowered to invest in...

Correspondent 17 May 2019

A crisis of too many, not too few (Part 4)

Unfortunately, the current international narrative about safari hunting is deceptive, deceitful, and highly deleterious to African wildlife. Botswana is a case in point. Just before hunting was banned in Kenya in the 1977, big names in the hunting...

Correspondent 17 May 2019

Remembering the little girls of Morrumbala

Phillip Segadika 17 May 2019

The man who found Orapa's secret

Mbongeni Mguni | 17 May 2019

A nation of abusers

Innocent Selatlhwa | 17 May 2019

President Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

President without obligation: a public scrutiny illusion

Those given power and authority to rule should not be concerned with control but primarily be concerned with accountability. The principle of separation of powers needs to be intact in order to bring checks and balances, more especially in ensuring...

Correspondent 17 May 2019

Expect hybrid UDC manifesto - UB academic

The anticipated manifesto launch will take place in Maun. The launch is expected to attract hundreds of UDC supporter other interested parties. “My thinking is that UDC has gone through the Alliance for Progressives (AP) and Botswana...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 May 2019

UB union officials fight in court

In the matter, the union leadership wanted chairperson aspirant Motsomi Ndala Marobela to be barred from convening an extra-ordinary congress of the Union. Unknown for internal strife over the years, UBASSSU has recently seen peace elude the entity....

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 17 May 2019

'Principal-teacher money dealings compromise delivery'

Kebobone said this can compromise school heads when the time comes to rebuke their juniors when they are out of line. He was responding to head of department (HOD) from Mmei JSS, Dominic Mwansa who raised a worry that most of the school leaders are...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 17 May 2019

Forensic audit exposes three in BOPEU looting

Further, the forensic audit recommends that the various transactions concluded by a certain powerful figure (name withheld) and a fellow colleague be investigated further as part of a criminal inquiry. “From the totality of the facts at our...

Staff Writer 17 May 2019

Former DPSM employee wins scarce skill fight

CoA justices Singh Walia and Leatile Dambe led by Isaac Lesetedi recently dismissed with costs an appeal by the Attorney General (acting on behalf of Directorate of Public Service Management or DPSM) and ordering that Buisanyang should be paid the...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 17 May 2019

Unemployed youth, BDP's nightmare

FRANCISTOWN: Regardless of their level of education, unemployed youth could be a time bomb waiting to explode in an elections year. Whilst the national unemployment rate is estimated at about 17% , the national youth unemployment rate is a bit...

Ryder Gabathuse | 17 May 2019

Douglas Letsholathebe PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG

UB academic joins race to replace Moyo

Until recently, Letsholathebe was the BDP Francistown region secretary. Many had thought that Sean Sebele who lost the initial primaries against the expelled Samson Guma Moyo would be chosen through compromise to represent the ruling party at the...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 May 2019

BDP calls for primaries in Tati East

Some CC members who met with the constituents on Tuesday at Tati Siding village included deputy secretary general Shaw Kgathi and Simon Mavange Moabi. “At the meeting, the party informed us that it took the decision to expel MP Samson Guma...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 17 May 2019

New Khama-backed party emerges

This week, authoritative sources told Mmegi that the party, which does not yet have a name, has the blessing of former president, Ian Khama and is his brainchild. Already a constitution is being drafted and preliminary structures being put in place,...

Staff Writer 17 May 2019

Uncertainty descends as Pula Steel sale grinds to a halt

Pula Steel was built at a cost of P130 million in 2015 and entered liquidation in October 2017 having operated in fits and starts due to financial and technical challenges, including shortage of its raw materials. Creditors, owed about P100 million,...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 May 2019

The rule of law as a social determinant of health (Part 1)

Key Dingake 17 May 2019

Forget elephants, are we the West's footstool?

Forget the long hours of intense debate over highly complex issues, the tomes of reports made and the resolutions hammered out in long drawn out, sometimes emotional discussions, the story of the day for the BBC was what happened right at the end of...

Mmegi Editor | 17 May 2019

A re bue ka go baya…....

Sebofo Motshwane 17 May 2019

On the 100, 000 jobs in 12 months

There would be more poverty and more suffering. A seasonable, incentivised adjustment of the minimum wage would be more realistic. And then there is the twin Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) issue of the one 100, 000 jobs in 12 months. Sounds...

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae | 17 May 2019

The mounting casualty list of prisoners of conscious

Treacherous lies have seen several office bearers ousted from Cabinet and some suspended or expelled from the party. The BDP has lost its tolerant and compassionate soul and nothing will stop it from swallowing its conscientious members, either...

Thabo Masalila 17 May 2019

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