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Women chess players ready despite dates shift
The women’s tournament has been moved to a later date due to the absence of seven players who are competing at the World Schools Chess Championship in Antalya, Turkey. While the women’s section would be on hold, the Open section will go...
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Volleyball wants Baboneng out
But during BVF’s annual general meeting in Gaborone, affiliates expressed their displeasure with the deal.  They suggested that BVF should move forward and find other production houses, arguing Baboneng was not beneficial. BVF president,...
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Many rivers to cross for Mokgwathi
Professor Mokgwathi’s name has constantly been mentioned since Solly Reikeletseng’s shock resignation last February.Last week, he was named as acting BNSC chairperson, and he brings along a lot of experience, having served in the...
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Softball tourney attracts South African teams
South Africa and Botswana are using the tournament as preparation for the 2019 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Championship to be held in Czech Republic in June. VUT (national team select), Thembisa Classics and MaYoung are the teams...
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Mpote targets CHAN qualification
The Zebras’ road to next year’s tournament in Ethiopia starts with a home tie against Seychelles at the Lobatse Sports Complex tomorrow. Botswana, eSwatini, Malawi and Seychelles get the ball rolling in the continental tournament for...
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Bondo in line for 2019 AFCON finals
Bondo is amongst 27 whistle-men who will attend a training course on April 28 in Rabat, Morocco in preparation for the AFCON finals to be held in Egypt this June. The Selebi-Phikwe born referee made his debut at the AFCON finals two years ago,...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 18 May 2019
High interest in Zebras job
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is looking for a new coach, after parting ways with David Bright in February. Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote was installed on a caretaker basis, and will sit on the bench when the Zebras play Seychelles...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2019
Da Costa, Galaxy in waiting game over new contract
However, after an impressive eight months in charge at Galaxy, the two parties are yet to meet over a new contract. The 37-year-old remains unbeaten in the league as he leads the log standings with 55 points, one ahead of holders, Township Rollers,...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 18 May 2019
Thibathuwe is the handy TAFIC marksman
Thibathuwe came on as a substitute when they were trailing 1-0 against a stubborn Real Movers to set up an equaliser, before finding the winner. So far, he has scored three winning goals from the bench this season. This week Matjimenyenga face a...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2019
Kazungula coach warns Rollers
The two sides will play their quarterfinal match at the Francistown Sports Complex. Chuma has said his side will not be ‘easy pickings’. The Division One side, are the least ranked team left in the competition. Rollers will be, by far,...
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Players abuse dagga, energy drinks
Mmegi Sport is reliably informed that there is rampant use of dagga and some energy drinks amongst players, which contain banned substances. “We hear that players smoke dagga before they get into the field of play. Others consume energy drinks....
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Palamente ga se mantlwaneng!
It has been announced that during the meeting, nine government Bills were received, eight of which were passed by Parliament, and one withdrawn. Three Private Members’ Bills were received, one of which was passed and the debate on the Second...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 18 May 2019
Gompieno monwana o feteletse
Go utlwala gore, gone koo, ga bo go le Dr Phophi Ramathuba ene e le wa African National Congress (ANC)kwa Afrika Borwa. Jaaka go tle go nne go direge fa mogolo a laleditswe tiro, a seka a tla fela a iphotlhere Dr Ramathuba. A nna le mafoko mangwe a a...
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A letter to The Hague - American crimes in Afghanistan equal the troubles in Darfur
Chile Eboe-Osuji Judge President International Criminal Court The Hague, Netherlands   Dear Judge President,   This communique serves as a respectful statement of displeasure at the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision...
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God bless, UB
More than any institution in the country, UB are a symbol of national triumph over adversity. Proudly built by a people left in the sun after the makeshift Lesotho based outfit was nationalised by a madman, the university is a perfect example...
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How our culture normalises human trafficking
Technically, human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receiving of another person by means of threat or use of force or other forms of coercion. It also involves abduction, use of fraud or deception,...
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Traversing through Kgalagadis fossil rivers
I first met the Kgalagadi through an old Setswana saying: “O motelele jaaka tsela ya Kgalagadi”.  This has always made me curious about the length of the Kgalagadi roads. But I had long ticked off from my bucket list a road trip...
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Ageing Orapa yields its best kept secret
From the time the mammoth Lesedi la Rona was unveiled in 2015, as the second largest rough diamond in history to the time it was finally sold in 2017, Batswana questioned what their actual benefit would be in all the fuss. Although it has propped up...
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Easter reflection: Is there salvation outside the Church?
Others will be making pilgrimages while some others still will go to their different churches to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ, what is also called the paschal mystery, which is the climax of Christian faith. This is how people plan...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2019
Jamataka solar project kicks into high gear
The project, funded to the tune of £1 million (P14 million), is done in collaboration with United Kingdom’s Ulster University. On Tuesday, BIUST lecturer and head of energy research, Tobias Bader told BusinessWeek that they have...
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BPOPF takes bigger stake in Tlou Energy
The increased investment is a vote of confidence for Tlou, which is a front-runner in government’s pending contract for the construction of a 100-megawatt Coal Bed Methane power station. The BPOPF, which is the country’s largest pension...
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How can we tax footloose multinationals?
NEW YORK: In the last few years, globalisation has come under renewed attack. Some of the criticisms may be misplaced, but one is spot on: globalisation has enabled large multinationals, like Apple, Google, and Starbucks, to avoid paying tax. Apple...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2019
"No-deal Brexit could unlock value for Botswana"
Experts at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Investment (UNCTAD) this week said a ‘no-deal Brexit’ would generally harm developing countries whose trade ties to the UK are presently covered under the EU trade...
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'Sin taxes' set to go up
Whether the higher duties will result in consumers paying more for their favourite drink or cigarette depends on the level of comfort of the import and distribution giants controlling the bulk of local imported liquor and tobacco trade. According to...
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DJ Tuli marks return to music
The tech-house music DJ has revealed the show will also see performances from other stablemates including DJ Deco, Neik and Quiin Dolly. He has been out of action for seven years now. The event is scheduled to kick start at 2pm with tickets going...
80119,Siyabonga Gaetshajwe,, 18 May 2019
Young writer shines
Amongst those readers is a young woman, Mpho Rampatla who has since written a novel entitled Rays of Sunshine. In an interview, she told this publication that the book was her first for the Battered Rose series. It consists of a pleasant creepy...
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New Capitol Cinemas launches Platinum Lounge
Chief Executive Officer of New Capitol Cinemas Botswana, Natalie Makoni said that one of the reasons for the Platinum Lounge was that customers tend to spend a lot of money on food before watching a movie of their choice. The rule at the cinema is...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 18 May 2019
Miss Botswana Bikini rebrands
According to the founder and organiser, Goratamang Monwametsi, the Botswana Bikini Model beauty pageant, the third season of the pageant has shown growth after partnering with Miss PAN African Queen International. Monwametsi stated that they decided...
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Engineer takes up digital art
The Seleka native said the artistic urge was so overpowering and full of promise that he found sense in sacrificing his job to pursue art. Modiakgotla said he regards himself as one of the few people that traverse the path they enjoy and he left the...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2019
Gambling Pitso reaches F/town
When addressing scores of key stakeholders the GA Chief of Staff Solomon Moremong said that they intend to foster a meaningful relationship with the key industry players so that they can contribute to the growth of the gambling industry. He said...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 18 May 2019
2019 Mascom Derby - Horse Race & Lifestyle Show
The Mascom Derby is part of Mascom’s efforts to support local tourism and give back to the communities within which the company operates. The event allows Mascom to show appreciation to the customers that have ensured that the company remains...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2019
HATAB wrestles for meaningful job creation
The HATAB will hold its 35th annual conference on April 25 and 26, in Kasane.  The annual event offers a forum for engaging in dialogue with top industry thought leaders to exchange ideas and expertise on tourism, which remains Botswana’s...
79573,Kebone Laetsang,, 18 May 2019
Fraudsters target ex-miners
The syndicate claims to be agents from the Chamber of Mines in South Africa, but it is in actual fact out to deceive and defraud ex-miners. “We understand that these individuals would call ex-miners and request them to send them their personal...
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Media practitioners workshop on human trafficking
In order to improve effectiveness in addressing human trafficking cases, the permanent secretary of Defence, Justice and Security, Matshidiso Bokole stated that they have over the past year intensified efforts to facilitate training of frontline...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,,79574,Ame Motimane,, 18 May 2019
Serial rapists 30-year jail term upheld
Feledi had approached the Francistown High Court praying for it to tamper justice with mercy and make an order that his sentences run concurrently. However, Justice Matlhogonolo Phuthego quashed Feledi’s application and upheld the lower...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,79801,Goitsemodimo Akanyang,, 18 May 2019
Court cancels classroom tenders
This could include being taught under trees following a decision of the High Court to stop the building of additional classrooms. Lobatse High Court this week issued a final interim order interdicting the re-awarding of tenders for building of...
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BMC ordered to recognise union
The BMC was taken to court for refusing to recognise the union as a bargaining entity for its members who are employees of the commission. Lobatse High Court Judge, Jennifer Dube recently ruled that BOPEU was entitled to be recognised by BMC as a...
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Technology panacea for looming cashless society
Most countries in Africa are well-positioned to benefit from rapidly accelerating technological change while Botswana is slowly catching up the pace. During a recent visit to Beijing, the capital city of China, Mmegi observed that China might be a...
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China is the promised land - Palai
Being the second largest economy in the world, China’s access market is huge and open for opportunities says Botswana’s Ambassador to China, Mothusi Palai. In line with his office mandate, which is: to sell Botswana to China, he says he...
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Magosis round hands-on dozen months at DIS
Whilst he has always led from the front, his actions have attracted attention from some quarters that believe that sometimes he oversteps his mandate. During the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) special congress in Kang held a fortnight ago, Magosi...
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I was not involved - Mathambo
When Mathambo was approached for comment, he said he only heard that the case was closed some time back but he never handled the matter. “But, I can tell you one time when I was on vacation from the War College in China, I was summoned to the...
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Internal problems besiege UDC, as 'candidates' edge on
One of the problems the coalition is facing has to do with filling all vacant positions for aspirant Members of Parliament.  Though it looks like time is not on their side, it is not clear when this matter will be resolved, and members are in...
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Khama 'endorse' UDCs Gobotswang
Still licking his wounds from the recent Kang defeat, where his New Jerusalem faction failed dismally to topple his successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Khama seems to be changing tactics. Masisi’s predecessor, and unlikely adversary, is...
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How Khama got away with 'murder'
He told hundreds of democrats at the Lady Khama Hall that Morupisi, who has worked under him, has become a stooge and a lapdog of the current regime as he has become so vicious against him. Mmegi reproduces some of the quotable quotes attributed to...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2019
BDP postpones hearings for Moyo, others
The accused persons were supposed to appear before the Committee for various offences. The hearings could have started on Tuesday this week. This was after they were accused to have attended an ‘illegal’ meeting in Serowe late February...
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Inside Page this week: Sadie On Her Music and Poetry Career
18 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Former engineer shifts to digital art
18 May 2019
Inside Page this week: 'Sin taxes' set to go up
18 May 2019
Back Page this week: Players abuse dagga, energy drinks
18 May 2019
Front Page this week: Khama 'endorses' UDC's Gobotswang
18 May 2019
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