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Local Players Struggle At Squash Tourney
The number one seed at the tournament Calvin Ndlovu lost to Allister Walker during the 2015 All Africa Championships. Ndlovu is currently ranked number five in South Africa.  The tournament was organised and sponsored by Lefika Ragontse of...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
GU Postpones AGM Yet Again
The meeting was initially scheduled for August 10 but was postponed. Over the weekend, only 87 out of the 1,050 members turned up for the meeting, thus forcing the executive committee to postpone the vital meeting to next Saturday. “Our...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 19 May 2019
Boteti Football Welcomes Windfall
The league will also have P 15, 000 prize money for the champions while the sponsorship will also take care of payments and transportation of referees. Lucara General Manager,  Johane Mchive said the sponsorship was one of their many ways to...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2019
'Unprecedented Numbers', '100k Jobs In 12 Months' & 'Percentages': Will The Jobs Ever Come?
Some of them speak re-skilling and training services for the unemployed, decent living wages, and an SMME-centric approach to job creation. Jobs are a hot contentious issue on everyone’s electoral agenda. I think we can all agree that the...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 19 May 2019
Letlhakane Stadium At Tender Stage
Mchive was speaking at the unveiling of a historic half-a-million Boteti Division 1 sponsorship. Lucara is the first organisation to sponsor a second tier league to hundreds of thousands. The mine had proposed to construct a Sports Complex for...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2019
Living life in the Light
 If you missed that, you can find it on the Mmegi website by searching for Ashley Thaba. To sum up the article, first identify the problem, then admit you did something wrong, next confess that to at least God and maybe someone else and lastly...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 19 May 2019
BPL Board Rejects Draft Fixtures
According to the BPL board chairperson, Seiphetlho Sefhako, the fixtures have been returned to the League management committee appointed recently. Sefhako said the draft fixtures had some errors, hence the Board agreed that they be returned to the...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
The Presidents Promises On Mpa, FIA Dead In The Water
President Mokgweetsi Masisi, had on many times assured the media and the nation of Botswana that he would personally ensure that the MPA is history and in place would be the enactment of the Freedom of Information Act (FIA). Just  a few weeks...
8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 19 May 2019
Second Banana Club Set To Host Queer Artists
The second club session will delve into the topic “Redefining Representations of Queer Identity through Art” this Saturday. The Banana club is open to anyone but with priority given to marginalised voices. Registration to attend the club...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Breeding child molesters for political weaponry
Well, I am wondering if the reason the Sebina saga was such a huge deal is because there was communication in there, to the effect that Batswana ba lebala ka pele, more than the fact that a political leader was said to have molested a child, and...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 19 May 2019
Mokoto Wa Lesoso Returns
Flambourant Entertainment organises the event. This year’s theme is ‘Ngwao, Seikokotelo Sa Rona Go Re Isa Pele’ (roughly translated as Culture-our pillar to the future). A statement from the organisers explains that the name of the...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 19 May 2019
London gives in
As it was, initially the British did not see the need for any local troops. Notwithstanding the rapid fall of Poland to the Germans in the first month of the war, the British and French forces were, prior to May 1940, lulled into a false sense of...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Botswana Gets Rare Shout-Outs From US Rappers
With talent ranging from Oracle, Scar and Fosta Juliano (formerly Mr Doe) to new skills, amongst them ATI, Botswana has not been able to penetrate the world market. Despite being on par with some of the continent’s successful rappers...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Agricultural Reforms On The Cards
This was revealed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi at the recent Serowe District Agriculture Show, when he announced that technology and new farming methods will be employed to capacitate the agriculture sector to create jobs, generate revenue and...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Miss Botswana Finalists Down to 12
For the past 25 days, the 30 women went through an informative boot camp that included amongst others seminars on day-to-day activities affecting the youth. Although the top 12 were chosen based on the build up of activities leading to the fashion...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Stockbrokers See BTC Share Price Potential Growth
The corporation’s share, which was initially listed on Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) at P1.15, is now currently at about P0.89. Some experts believe that the sliding value is linked to the fact that BTCL’s shares trade amongst citizens,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Gretcorn Born After Falling By The Wayside
After not doing well during his Form Three examinations, Manyenyengwa decided to find other ways of survival.  Without any formal skills, he started off by volunteering to assist with tyre fitting cars at a care service company until they...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
AP Singles Kwelagobe Out For Staying Clean
She boldly cited former colleagues at the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) for 'go topola' (stealing from public coffers). Nasha, who has since dumped the BDP and is now special advisor to the Alliance for Progressives (AP) president Ndaba...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
AP Singles Kwelagobe Out For Staying Clean
She boldly cited former colleagues at the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) for 'go topola' (stealing from public coffers). Nasha, who has since dumped the BDP and is now special advisor to the Alliance for Progressives (AP) president Ndaba...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
FNBB Hosts Money Laundering Workshop
They expressed their distress after a presentation about AML and CTF laws during the FNBB fraud symposium. One of the concerned attendees and also the director of Ebat Consultant, Ogomoditse Maruapula said there is a need for the bank to identify its...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 19 May 2019
Speak Out On Discrimination, Female Journalists Implored
The group editor-in-chief of Eye Witness News, Mahlatse Mahlase said this when addressing female journalists during a panel discussion on women in leadership at WITS Journalism recently. Women in News (WIN) had organised the two-week media...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
How BDF Soldier 'Shot Love Rival'
The events involved Prince Molathwa who allegedly murdered Mosireletsi Ricardo Ramokgothwane at a Canon Store at Light Industrial Site in Francistown on May 18, 2011. Superintendent Thomas Letebele of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) told...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Three Tanzanians Nabbed For Housebreaking
The Officer Commanding senior superintendent Paul Molapisi told The Monitor that the three, who have identified themselves as Tanzanian nationals, were arrested in possession of stolen goods and clothes.“They were found in possession of...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
BUAN Management, Students Clash
Students of the agricultural school last week held peaceful demonstrations in protest of unaccredited courses that include four-year degree programmes the university offer. First year students were told to enroll for Bachelor of Science first and...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Jealous Lover Stabs Woman In front Of Toddler
Takatokwane police station commander, superintendent Ocean Maraganyane confirmed to The Monitor that they are investigating the case. He said the incident occurred at a cattle post in the outskirts of Takatokwane village. “We received the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Ian Khama Hits Back At Makgato And BDP
Speaking at the newly formed Botswana Patriotic Front’s (BPF) star rally in Mahalapye on Friday, Khama said he was happy that Makgato insulted him and his father. He said that would make his job of convincing Batswana not to vote for the...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 19 May 2019
Maele's Councillors Hit Hard At BDP
Modukanele lost to Maele in the party primary election. He was adopted, as the latter’s replacement when Maele was suspended from the party and stripped of his privilege to contest the next general elections under the party’s ticket. The...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2019
Back page this week: BPL Board Rejects Draft Fixtures
19 May 2019
Front page this week: Ian Khama Hits Bact
19 May 2019
US President Trump impeached - so what happens next?
The House voted on two charges - that the president abused his power and that he had obstructed Congress.  Both votes fell along party lines with nearly all Democrats voting for the charges and all Republicans against. Being impeached places...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2019
Forbes to host first-ever Under 30 Africa Summit in Botswana
Hosted in partnership with the Botswana President’s initiative, this summit will bring together 600 young entrepreneurs and game changers from Africa, Asia, Europe and the US for mentorship, networking and important conversations centered...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2019
Alita: Battle Angel
A deactivated female cyborg is revived, but cannot remember anything of her past life and goes on a quest to find out who she is.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
The Prodigy
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Glass
Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden World", a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
The Upside
A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Alita: Battle Angel
A deactivated female cyborg is revived, but cannot remember anything of her past life and goes on a quest to find out who she is.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
The Upside
  A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him. A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden World", a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Alita: Battle Angel
A deactivated female cyborg is revived, but cannot remember anything of her past life and goes on a quest to find out who she is.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
The Prodigy
A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden World", a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Glass
Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Khama and Masisi
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 19 May 2019
UDC on public sector increments
We in the UDC understand this excitement because the Khama-Masisi governments have spent more than 12 years fighting, frustrating and denying the workers their rights including the legitimate request for annual salary adjustment. The statements by...
69763,Moeti Mohwasa,, 19 May 2019
Murder accused remains silent
The state alleges that Benjamin Disang, 34, murdered Batang Cheche at Matenge village in the North East District on March 22 in 2015.  A misunderstanding allegedly led to the killing.  Disang confirmed through his attorney Wame Tafa that...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Ex-BCL mineworkers to retain tenancy
The former BCL workers were supposed to have moved last month. The liquidator of the mine had already issued letters to the former BCL workers requesting them to vacate the mine houses by the end of January, following the expiry of their lease...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Yarona FM wins back trademarks
This case has possibly set a new precedent on patents and intellectual property.  Yarona FM applied for the invalidation of the two marks on April 18, 2018.  Ventura filed its own counter statement and evidence on January 29, 2019 four...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Deceased deserve final ambulance ride
Madigele said this after Mochudi East MP Bright Molebatsi expressed great concern over ambulance drivers who refuse to transport dead people to the clinic so that they could be certified dead.  He said in most cases when a person dies at home,...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Tables turn as Wanderers topple TAFIC
Going into the match, Wanderers were second behind TAFIC, but the Francistown side suffered a shock loss to relegation threatened Green Lovers. Wanderers have now accumulated 34 points from 14 games while TAFIC are a point behind. Ahead of the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Seabelo Bus Driver In Court
Then, two Seabelo Express buses were involved in an accident that claimed the lives near Dibete.  One bus was Francistown-bound and another was travelling to Zimbabwe. The Francistown bound bus rammed into the back of the other a few kilometres...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Seabelo Express Bus In Flames
The bus was travelling to Francistown from Gaborone. The Police said luckily in this incident all passengers on board managed to get out of the bus together with their luggage. Dibete station commander, superintendent Meshack Ranku said their...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Mane, Mahrez the fuel needed to ignite AFCON final
Far from the lush fields of England, Liverpool’s Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City, will take their battle to the towering Egyptian pyramids at 9pm tonight. It has been an exhausting but fulfilling campaign for the two, with Mane...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Bikers Lesotho trip in the balance
The local pair has qualified for the 52nd edition of the Roof of Africa race to be held in Lesotho from December 4 to 7, 2019, but could fail to travel to the mountainous kingdom owing to lack of funds. The race dubbed the ‘Mother of Hard...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 19 May 2019
Mosalagaes injury blessing in disguise
Little did she know that the setback was actually a blessing in disguise, as she retired from active sport to take up officiating. At the just-ended 2019 Africa Karate Championships (UFAK) held in Gaborone last week, Mosalagae was the only local...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Softball team to test uncharted waters
The qualifiers run from July 23 to 27, 2019. Botswana is ranked number 43 and together with South Africa, who are number 28, will represent Africa at the qualifiers. Botswana is in the same group as Italy, Czech Republic and France. The team coach,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Slow start to Olympics SMS campaign
The BNOC launched the campaign in order to augment funds from government and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as Botswana prepares for next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.  BNOC has set a target of four medals, to add on to...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
BNOC ditches Sibanda
Addressing the media yesterday, BNOC chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho said they have decided to suspend support towards the athlete. He said they have had an issue over the arrangement that Sibanda has with the manager. Serufho said the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Battle for Copa Coca Cola glory begins
Matches kicked-off yesterday across several venues in the capital, including Gaborone Senior, Ledumang Primary, Marang Junior, Motswedi and Taung Primary Schools. The winners will be crowned iskenderun escort bayan on Saturday, with three of the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
BTC Charity Cup scrapped
The one-day spectacular was launched last year as part of a three-year sponsorship deal between the Botswana Premier League and the telecomms group. However, a year later the local football fans will not watch the season curtain raiser, BPL chief...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 19 May 2019
Chiefs, Sundowns in town
The fixture would be used to officially open the new Jamali Stadium in Tlokweng. Rollers would utilise the 10,000 capacity stadium for both the league and CAF games in the coming season. The tickets for the match are selling at a relatively high...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 19 May 2019
Weakened squad for womens COSAFA Cup
Botswana will also send a team to the inaugural COSAFA Under-20 championships, both tournaments to be played in Port Elizabeth, South Africa early next month. The senior women’s team, the Mares leave on August 4 for a two-week training camp in...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 19 May 2019
Alcohol returns to stadiums
This will be the second encounter where alcohol has been served after it was banned several years back. The BFA allowed the sale of alcohol during last month’s Orange FA Cup encounter, as a way of enticing supporters to the stadium. BFA...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Belgian frontrunner for Zebras job
The former Libya coach, Amrouche will reportedly arrive in the country on Tuesday to watch the Zebras play Zambia in the first leg of the African Nations Championships (CHAN) in Francistown.The Zebras job fell vacant in February following the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
She is all yours Boss!
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 19 May 2019
Let reason prevail
This is not a new development as it has happened in the past under the previous regime. We never thought this would ever happen under the current regime. Talk of new wine in old glasses! We admit that the police are free to investigate. What...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 19 May 2019
A mafoko ao, a elwe tlhoko
Re setse re itse gore, lenaneo le, le tlhomilwe e le tsela nngwe ya go lwantsha bogodu jwa loruo ka bo setse bo aname le lefatshe leno lotlhe mme gongwe bo ka tloga jwa tlogela barui bangwe ba iphotlhere jwa ba jwa koafatsa le yone itsholelo ya...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Teetering on the brink of lawlessness
Government has gone wild. But because we are in the honeymoon stage of a supposedly new administration, the bride’s gown cannot be soiled. Today, in this shining example of democracy, the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) through...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 19 May 2019
Separate bogosi from politics
Our ethnic diversity needs careful management if we are to achieve lasting peace and security as a nation. Those that came before us did a fairly good job in managing our ethnic diversity in spite of an unequal constitutional landscape.  Thanks...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 19 May 2019
Johnny Clegg wasnt begging to be black. He simply was
Not that we didn’t have a sense of it during his lifetime, of course. He was known across continents, recipient of an OBE, Le Zoulou Blanc to the French and so much more. Johnny Clegg’s music and band went through many iterations from...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2019
Think donkeys dont matter? Climate change begs to differ
The nation was shocked almost exactly two years ago. A raid by members of the Botswana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA), veterinarians, agriculture ministry officials and other animal NGO representatives stumbled on a donkey...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
BSE action on Choppies hangs on audit report
The BSEL suspended Choppies last November, having temporarily halted its trades in September due to the non-release of results for the 2018 financial year. Under the Exchange’s tougher new listing rules, which kicked in this year, delisted...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
BR cashes in investments to cover insurance reserve
BusinessWeek recently reported on the Auditor General’s findings that BR’s assets of about P4.4 billion were uninsured thus leaving the parastatal at high risk. Responding to written enquiries this week, officials at the rail parastatal...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
New MNE, IFSC tax commences, albeit late
The regulations took effect as from the date of publication (July 12, 2019) but were expected sometime in March 2019 as the Transfer Pricing law contained in the Income Tax Act could not be implemented without the regulations. The regulations...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2019
Govt to approach market for P450m
The government, through Bank of Botswana, borrows quarterly from the local capital market mainly to develop the local market’s capacity but also to fund gaps in the national budget. For the local market participants who bid for the right to...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
CMBs Marsland fights back against extradition
This week, various sources close to the matter told BusinessWeek that Marsland and his lawyers are due to appear again in a Pretoria court for the continuation of an extradition hearing that began on Monday. Marsland was reportedly taken into...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Models convince judges
Every aspiring model wants to stomp top designer catwalks, get featured in the best magazine covers, and in the best commercials. Last weekend at the PDC fashion show there were 30 contestants competing for two crowns in both the female and male...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Vee Mampeezys Music Video lords over PDC
“I released Dololo last year and the best part was working with Jack Bohloko. He was able to visualise every single thing that I wanted,” Vee Mampeezy told Arts & Culture in an interview.  He added that Jack Bohloko is one of the...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 19 May 2019
Qgam gets Presidents Day posthumous award
Better known as Dada be her peers, Qgam was part of the Kuru Art Project, a stable of highly accomplished Basarwa artists who practise their trade at a facility in D’Kar.  Dada was born in 1934 in Gantsi, Botswana. She attended just three...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Slater honoured for performing arts mentoring
The legendary Bra John Selolwane received the gong last year. Slater retired from Maitisong in 2007 after turning the festival into the biggest arts gatherings in Botswana.  During his tenure, Slater became synonymous with Maitisong. He then...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Namastap finally gets recognition
Thanks to the annual Nama Cultural festival held in Lokgwabe village, President’s Day Competitions (PDC) this year included the Namastap category for the first time ever. The winners of the category !Karkhoin from Lokgwabe finally got to share...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
An insight in the possessive appeal of Tsutsube
Almost a year later now I am reeling over the Tsutsube dance group from Charleshill that generated electricity on the dance floor, this past holidays. Xanxase group that won the Tsutsube category last year managed to retain their top prize. The...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Maun so dry hippos feed on hay
MAUN: Five hippos and at least 18 crocodiles are trapped in a small pool in the middle of Maun. And time is running out for the beasts because the water, which is their only shelter, is quickly drying up. Maun is facing one of the driest periods in...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Press Release concerning the use of unilateral sanctions in solving international problems
The unhealthy disposition of the United States and its allies to use unilateral sanctions as the main tool in solving various international problems causes a growing concern. In the speech at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2019
Press-release on the issue of strengthening the international legal regime for the return of criminal assets
The return of criminal assets at the international level is governed mainly by framework norms. The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) provides the possibility of concluding agreements on the transfer of all or...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2019
Gaolathe loses, applies for stay pending appeal
Ndadi noted an intention to appeal the decision of Village Magistrate, Lindiwe Makgoro immediately after she dismissed the legal points he raised on the matter prior to getting into the merits of the case.  The legal points included that the...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
BSB soon to open new doors in Hukuntsi
Last year BSB installed an ATM in Hukuntsi, which is currently the only ATM in the village and the area, making financial services a lot more accessible and life easy for the residents in the surrounding villages. The current provision of a physical...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2019
Great plains conservation calls on all to commit to eradication of single use plastic
Great Plains Conservation has been on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic in the running of its hospitality business and is encouraging other companies to join the group, especially during #PlasticFreeJuly. Plastic Free July is a global...
475,Correspondent,, 19 May 2019
Unruly BNF veterans to face partys wrath
Of recent, some members of the Veterans League have been attacking the BNF leadership and planning to petition the party. According to a source, the angry members feel that the party should not condone indiscipline at all. “During the Rakops...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
F/town cllrs cry to sample Kasane
The move by the councillors just on the eve of the general elections shocked some people who attended the recent special full council session. As it is customary, senior civil servants from various government departments, members of the public and...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 19 May 2019
Anti-poaching must focus on cutting out middlemen
This is according to Alistair Nelson, a South African conservationist who has more than 20 years’ conservation experience working in east and southern Africa. Nelson was speaking in an interview with Mmegi recently after presenting at a...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
6CTU to consult further over mass demonstrations
Motshegwa’s words follow a recent decision by members of the 6CTU in Francistown and surrounding villages that gave their leaders the go-ahead to start preparations for mass demonstrations across the country. During a tempestuous meeting that...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Kgoris final bid for frozen millions
The NPF, a statutory fund run under the Energy Affairs Department, hit the headlines in late 2017, with the state alleging that up to P230 million had been lost through money laundering linked to the national intelligence agency. Several high...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
'Youre sitting on powder keg'- workers warn BDP
The employees issued the warning at a highly-charged meeting outside the Civic Centre Hall before the President Day’ Holidays. The meeting was attended by the 6CTU from Botswana Public Employees Union, Botswana Sector of Educators and Trade...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Security agents harass Mmegi
Basimanebotlhe was indisposed and home at Lenganeng Block 4 ward in Tlokweng when four detectives from Broadhurst Police Station and Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) ambushed her with a warrant of entry, search and seizure issued by...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
BONELA wants condoms in prisons after ruling
BONELA executive director, Cindy Kelemi said they had written to the commissioner, since the High Court decriminalised same sex conduct during a judgement handed down in Gaborone last month. “For the longest time, the government has refused to...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Kgosi pleads for bail variation
Kgosi is currently in Malaysia where he is admitted to hospital. He was on April 3, 2019, slapped with two counts of offence contrary to section 19 (b) (ii) as read with section 46 of the Intelligence and Security Service Act after he allegedly...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Haunted By The Ghost To Premier in Jwaneng
19 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Namastap finally gets recognition
19 May 2019
Inside Page this week: CMB's Marsland fights back against extradition
19 May 2019
Back Page this week: Belgian front runner for Zebras job
19 May 2019
Front Page this week: Security agents harass Mmegi
19 May 2019
BoFiNET Injects P136,000 Into BISA Softball
The sponsorship was launched this morning at the National Diamond.  The sponsorship is for junior and secondary schools national softball championships and it is for a period of three years. BISA president, Joshua Gaotlhobogwe told Sport...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 19 May 2019
John Mackenzie school partners with GFDHMT
The initiative seeks to reduce the dropout rate of girl learners caused by missing out on school because they are not able to afford to buy sanitary pads. John Mackenzie Primary School inhouse counsellor Tumisang Sedimo, told Mmegi that their school...
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Republic of South Africa
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Malema
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Botswana struggles at World Softball Championships
Botswana had a chance to win the game after managing to bring the deficit to two runs but could not get the result they desperately need. Botswana has won a single game (3-0) against Philippines but lost 6-0 tO Cuba, 7-0 to New Zealand and a heavy...
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Toy Story 4
When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Booksmart
On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Men in Black: International
The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
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,, 19 May 2019
Men in Black: International
The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Toy Story 4
When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 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,, 19 May 2019
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,, 19 May 2019
Booksmart
On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Toy Story 4
When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Men in Black: International
The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Central District BDP cllrs resign en masse
More than 10 resignations were read out before the house this morning.  It is believed that more resignation letters are expected before the house disperses this afternoon.  Not all of the letters were read out as the house went into...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2019
Third director leaves BNSC
She follows in the footsteps of Steve Bothasitse who was director, sport development and Kearabetswe Galebotse, former director of lands and facilities. Mothibi has reportedly received offers abroad. The BNSC is in the middle of a restructuring...
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I did not fail at Rollers - Zapata
The Argentine tactician went to clinch the league unbeaten, however, lost out on the Mascom Top 8 and the Orange FA Cup.  "Since I took the team we had been unbeaten, everyone knows what happened in the Top 8 and we lost the FA final, but we...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 19 May 2019
Minister Madigela should stand down
BONU President, Obonolo Rahube made the call when addressing the media in the just ended press conference. "Please relieve the Minister of his duties he is failing us as nurses, it's time for him to go. In short re batiseng tona, this is the reason...
399,Staff Writer,, 19 May 2019
Central District BDP cllrs resign en masse
More than 10 resignations were read out before the house this morning.  It is believed that more resignation letters are expected before the house disperses this afternoon.  Not all of the letters were read out as the house went into...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2019
Debswana OLDMs commemorate International Womens Day
Motlhabani urged women to work towards unearthing their potential in different spheres of life so that they can improve their economic status. However, she noted that the journey would be difficult as society pressures women according to cultural...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 19 May 2019
Guma Moyo
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Internation Image
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Two men accused of defiling same minor
In the first case, the State alleges that Kabelo Otsetswe, 19, defiled the then 14-year-old during a date unknown to the prosecution in 2017 at Kgaphamadi location. In the second case, the State also alleges that Thabo Thatayaone defiled the minor...
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Post-Bulela Ditswe counselling vital-BDP activist
The post ruling party primaries period has often been characterised by severe infighting amongst BDP members. Those who feel aggrieved after losing in the party primaries have often showed less desire to bury the hatchet and work together with the...
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Taxi driver 'robbers' arraigned
The State alleges that Jabulani Kesiile of Tutume alongside two Zimbabwean illegal immigrants, Jivas Chizunza and Passmore Gondo, acting jointly stole Oabona Rapekenene’s taxi between March 6 and 7 at Tonota. It is said that the three accused...
79801,Goitsemodimo Akanyang,, 19 May 2019
Wilderness to exit BSE via P1bn deal
Shareholders will soon be asked to vote on the P6.25 per share the firm African Wildlife Holdings Limited, is offering for their shares. If the offer is successful, Wilderness Holdings will exit the BSE and go private.  Facts contained in a...
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Palapye police bust suspected ivory smugglers
Acting on a tip-off, the police busted the duo at the Palapye Junction mall. The suspects; 29-year-old man from Senete and his 26-year-old companion from Chadibe (near Borolong) were carrying two elephant tusks in their vehicle. Palapye station...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 19 May 2019
Maphoretsa
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Kasane teen charged for likening First Lady to local comedian
The 19-year-old teen, Moniwe Nicholas Kamwi was charged with use of offensive electronic communication. The offence is contrary to Section 18 of the Cyber Crime and Computer Related Crime Act No. 18 of Botswana laws. According to the particulars of...
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Arrest warrant issued against Kgalajwe for child maintenance
After he failed to appear before Magistrate Chandapiwa Molefi, inspector Mbatshi Mafa applied for a warrant of arrest to be issued against Kgalajwe.  Said Mafa: “The accused is not before court. I am not in a position to state why he is...
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'We conceded a stupid goal'
Ranked 149th, the Zebras were always going to find the going tough against the continent's reigning champions, in a late kick-off. Mohamed Youcef Belaili's first half strike was the difference, as the Zebras remain winless after two games in the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 19 May 2019
Gaborone retains chairmanship
Gaborone said this after retaining his position as chairperson of the House.  Gaborone who has been the chairperson since January 2009 garnered 16 votes, while Kgosi Malope II got 16 and Kgosi Kgari got six. Kgosi Tshipe Tshipe was voted as the...
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Air Botswana to cut workforce by half
The airline’s chairman, Tebogo Masire told journalists earlier that ground-handling staff comprised “up to two thirds” of Air Botswana’s 450 employees, but were not core to the business.  The parastatal plans to trim...
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Police warn of increase in hijacking incidents
The Officer Commanding, senior superintendent Paul Molapisi said they are currently investigating two car hijack cases after three cars were stolen in three separate incidents.  Molapisi revealed that on Sunday around midnight they received a...
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