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Boko told Mmegi this morning that government is “playing dirty”. “The government is paranoid. They’re trying to derail our campaign. They just want to play dirty,” Boko said in short interview. The Botswana...

399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019

Boko 'flies without wings'

The Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) on Wednesday seized a jet and a helicopter he has been using to campaign around the country. BURS had allegedly been working around the clock to get its hands on the helicopter and airplane unveiled...

399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019

Arts night at Rail Park food court

The event will run from 7pm–10pm, and is expected to attract Botswana’s creatives ranging from poets, musicians and dancers. Hosted in collaboration with AFDA Botswana (AFDA BW College) - a film, TV and live performance school, the...

399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019

Ex-convict arraigned for mugging Peace Corps volunteer

Dube, who is commonly known as Dodo in social circles, is charged together with Adam Tafila in connection with the alleged robbery. The state alleges that Dube and Tafila acting together in concert and with a common purpose, robbed a US Peace...

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Goals rain as Premiership reaches business end

The games kicked off with an afternoon fixture between Police XI and Sankoyo Bush Bucks in Otse. Striker, Keaketswe Moloi scored a hat trick as his side, Police XI thumped Sankoyo 5-0 and threw them deep into the relegation zone. The other two goals...

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New Zebras coach arrives

Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote has been holding forte since the dismissal of David Bright in February. The new coach, believed to be Belgian, Adel Amrouche is expected to be on the bench when the Zebras take on Malawi in a World Cup qualifier...

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13 rhinos poached, 7 poachers killed in Okavango Delta

The Tourism Ministry has released a statement yesterday saying this brings to 31 the number of rhinos poached since October 2018, with 23 being white rhinoceros and eight black rhinoceros. In October 2019, the Ministry released a statement...

399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019

UDC Statement On The Economic And Political Situation In Zimbabwe

The lack of cash, shortage of food items and opportunities to earn a living for the majority of the population remains a very serious concern for UDC. Clearly, the general elections in August 2018 have not brought much economic relief that the...

69763,Moeti Mohwasa,, 24 May 2019

Police appeal for public assistance

The deceased, who is suspected to be in his 50s, is currently at Babereki mortuary in Gaborone. He was certified dead by doctors upon arrival at Princess Marina Hospital “He did not have any identification in his possession. ...

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Reikeletseng quits BNSC

Reikeletseng has been at the helm of BNSC for eight years, but dropped the bombshell on Thursday morning. He said he did not want personal issues to affect the running of the BNSC. This is a conscious decision arrived at because of the love I...

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BOBS awards milestone certification to Sebego Attorneys

The certification underpins Sebego Attorneys’ commitment to provide a comprehensive range of quality legal services. Speaking during the certificate awarding ceremony, deputy permanent secretary of Investment, Trade and Industry, Shelly...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 24 May 2019

Kgosi remains a wanted fugitive

Kgosi is reportedly expected to undergo an operation on Thursday in Malaysia where he is seeking medical attention. The state on July 14, 2019 obtained a warrant of arrest for Kgosi after failing to report at the police station on his...

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IEC completes voters roll inspection

The last inspection of the second supplementary roll had expired on July 17, 2019. The roll has been certified and now is in operation. This means any person who is registered as a voter in respect of any polling station in any other polling...

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GIMC Jazz fest moves to Jamali Stadium

The organisers through a communiqué on their official Facebook page posted this earlier today. The communiqué states that the organisers came to the decision after consultations with police, residents of Gaborone North and venue...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 24 May 2019

BW jointly condemn intimidation and harassment of journalists by security agents

The Botswana Editors Forum (EFB) and The Freedom of Expression Committee (FEC) have learnt with grave concern that Ms. Basimanebotlhe was raided by Directorate of Security Services (DIS) agents and Police officers at her house...

475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2019

Zebras ready to bite the bullet

The Zebras take on Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets) in the first leg of the 2020 African Nations Championships (CHAN) qualifiers looking for a healthy lead to take to Zambia. The Zebras arrived in Francistown on Sunday evening to continue preparations...

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BOFEPUSU dismisses financial plea allegations

In a press statement issued today, the federation’s secretary general, Tabokani Rari said the union has never received at any point a request for financial assistance from Motshegwa, any other person or any organ for use in political...

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Its a fake document- Police

The release, dated 24th July 2019 does not have a signature. The fake document reads, ‘As an initiative to reduce road fatalities in Botswana, the Botswana Police Service (BPS) has introduced a reward system whereby the public is encouraged to...

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Big Name Players Search For New Clubs

Amongst some of the players who are free is former Zebras marksman, Jerome Ramatlhakwana. Ramatlhakwana joined Gaborone United (GU) midway through last season from Orapa United and helped GU reach the final of the Mascom Top 8. GU however, have...

411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019

Dakar Rally Officials Attend Desert Race

The Dakar Rally is already headed to Saudi Arabia for the third chapter in 2020, but competitions relations manager, Charles Cuypers of the Dakar Rally told the media during the race that they support TDR because it is a desert race and an automatic...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019

Atlas Copco Ends Gazoo TDR Dominance

The victory was a second for Vissor following his 2011 TDR win behind a Ford TDCi. Vissor and his navigator, Phillip Harselman started the race on pole position before they lost the lead to Henk Lategen and Brett Cummings at the end of the first...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 24 May 2019

Wilkinson Clinches First TDR Victory

Wilkinson raced to the finish line ahead of Robert Pollock in a close contest. The winner is on the Botswana Motor Sport OR2 category while his runners-up is on the OR1. Wilkinson took the lead from the time trials on Friday when he claimed a...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 24 May 2019

Train Gig Wows Desert Race Goers

For the first time ever, people enjoyed entertainment on a public train. It was party on the train with Mr O on the decks dishing out the best sets for the desert race revellers. Pictures and videos of the epic blue train fun circulated on social...

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Amapiano Kings Invade Bahama Lounge

The Amapiano has been making waves in the music industry recently, attracting large crowds who come to witness the passion-filled performance by the two South African artists. After a long curious wait, in the early hours of the morning right after...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 24 May 2019

Textile Industry Needs Saving

The once profitable sector has had its own fair share of struggle with some factories closing shop. The industry temporarily recovered between 2009 and 2011 when the government, in response to the global recession, granted the textile industry a...

33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg,79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 24 May 2019

Innovative Entrepreneur Starts Mobile Advertising Business

The entrepreneur, Steve Retshabile, owns MARS Mobile Advertising, which offers advanced features that directly connect buyers and sellers globally. Retshabile started his education at Botho University, but because he was one of the...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 24 May 2019

Jarateng Business Concept Fills Community Gap

Sabone, told Business Monitor that the inspiration behind starting such a community business concept is his mother who traded from home hence ‘Jarateng’. He noted that he developed a love for working with food from a tender age hence the...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 24 May 2019

Allow The Judiciary To Do Its Work

When delivering a ruling on the existence of extenuating circumstances, Justice Tafa, observed that while the court had found the accused to had gone to the deceased’s place, with the intention to commit a crime, it could not be said with any...

540,Monitor Editor,, 24 May 2019

LEGABIBO

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Cultural Exchange Night On The Cards

Also this gives exposure and opportunities to local enterprises to grow their businesses. It is against this backdrop that The Gabs Experience Travel and Tours in collaboration with MozMasaii Travel Agency from Mozambique are going a step further by...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 24 May 2019

Murder Accused Walks Free

The State alleged that Tebalo Leikakanye stabbed Batshamiki Kearoma with a knife at Serowe’s Selelo-sa-ngwana cattlepost in June 2016. When the investigating officer (IO) Sergeant, Phetogo Ramaphane was cross-examined by the accused’s...

76059,Kaelo Kebotse,,81106,Esnath Samuel,,81204,Gofaone Mapugwa,, 24 May 2019

Medics Trained On Childbirth Mortality Prevention

The practitioners have been on a weeklong training, which started on June 16 at the Church’s Gaborone branch under the tutelage of medical practitioners from the church in the United States of America. The US practitioners are part of the...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 24 May 2019

Parents Threaten To Shut 'Filthy' Oodi School

The letter is addressed to Kgatleng District Council and copied to chief education, permanent secretary for Basic Education, Oodi Chief, Member of Parliament, councilor, VDC chairperson, Health Committee, social workers, matron- Oodi Clinic amongst...

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Police Fight Losing Battle With Drugs

Marijuana use continues to rise according to police reports informed by raids some of which were made public through different media platforms as a way of sending a clear message to potential dealers. Despite having made somewhat of a spectacle of...

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Near Fight Aborts BOPEU Meeting

The meeting, which was held on Saturday at BOPEU boardroom in Gaborone, was aborted after some members of the NEC who support the purportedly suspended union president, Masego Mogwera stopped the acting president Olefile Monakwe from chairing...

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Monakwe Ruling Today

The application stays pending final determination of the matter by the appeals court. Mogwera and three others were dismissed as members of the board of directors of the Union’s investment arm, Babereki Investments (Pty) Ltd. She, along...

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High Court Halts CoA Decision On BHC

Justice Busang ruled last week that interest payable in terms of the Court of Appeal (CoA) dated January 18, 2019 between BHC and C.P.M Architects was just simple interest and is not cumulative or to be compounded. He was delivering a judgement in...

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UDC, BPF In Informal Political Romance

Former president Ian Khama recently said there are prospects of working with the UDC. However UDC spokesperson, Moeti Mohwasa recently said there is no official communication on the matter, which invited them to talk about cooperation. The...

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Suspicions As Lerala Kgosi Registers In Mogoditshane

However, he said he has no intentions of voting in the constituency stating that he would transfer his vote to Lerala. His name appears on the Ledumadumane West ward voters roll for supplementary registration. Politicians are concerned that...

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Makgato Election Case Deferred

Makgato is amongst a number of politicians who face being struck off the 2019 voters roll for violating the Electoral Act. The matter arose after Mothusi Maribe of Botswana Congress Party (BCP) petitioned the IEC to stop Makgato from contesting in...

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Masisi Beefs Up BDP Campaign Machinery

The veterans comprise, former Foreign Affairs Minister and Khama’s trusted lieutenant Phandu Skelemani and Lesedi Mothibamele, former Kgalagadi Member of Parliament. They took their first assignment over the weekend during the launch of...

54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019

Best Practice In Recruitment

Apparently, companies are often struggling to find talent with good soft skills (communication, listening, empathy, etc.), and the rise of the smartphone is certainly not helping us cultivate communication and inter-personal skills. But not enough...

80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 24 May 2019

Stand In The Gap, Fathers!

It’s a long chapter so I won’t quote it, but I REALLY encourage you to go read it! The premise is older men should be pouring wisdom and practical daily tips for a productive and godly life into younger men. (same goes for ladies but...

78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 24 May 2019

It Is Time To Face Death Penalty In The Eye

With violent crime now a permanent feature in our lives, it is no wonder that Masilo’s murder trial has always evoked strong emotions. When the then Botho College student was found hiding in a ceiling of a house in Phase 4 in Gaborone, and a...

8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 24 May 2019

The Expulsion Order

In so doing, the Resident Commissioner had exercised the delegated authority of the High Commissioner, which allowed for indefinite detention without the requirement to show just cause (the fundamental legal principal of ‘habeas corpus’)...

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Monakwe's urgent appeal falls flat

Monakwe had approached CoA to overturn a High Court decision that recognises suspended union president Masego Mogwera, as the chairperson of the union's business arm, Babereki Investments. He wanted his appeal to be urgently dealt with and the...

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Exodus

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USA-CHINA TRADE WARS

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Sex offenders' register in the offing

Speaking at the ongoing 14th Meeting of the third Ntlo-Ya-Dikgosi yesterday, Mogami said government has realized that to facilitate the creation of a Sex Offenders Registry, there should be a law that regulates administration of the proposed register...

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The rule of law as a social determinant of health (Part 2)

The realisation of UHC and the SDGs require collaborative partnerships across sectors of government, diverse stakeholders and communities to address the many seemingly intractable health and development challenges. Appropriate legal frameworks are...

67393,Key Dingake,, 24 May 2019

The case for sustainable peace in Botswana

“It simply means no guns. Peace means that the no-Tswana should not complain, they should pretend that they are happy”. (Mpho 2000: pp5-6, My Experiences in the Making of the Constitution of Botswana). Such utterances, more especially...

81107,Khumoetsile Kgosidialwa,, 24 May 2019

State throws Masisi under the bus

The donation was in the sum of over P2 million. The prosecution authority also confirmed in the new charge sheet that Seretse made yet another P300, 010 donation to Masisi through the same law firm. Seretse made the donations through his company...

419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019

A re nne re bue ka go baya..

Ba isa ganong, ba utlwa gore o dirile fela jaaka gale Mma Ditshe ga a fapoga gope. Memetso ya bulega, ba tlhwaafala basimane sa nna sa tla ka molomo. Fa se ntse se tla jalo, ga ngotlega. Ba tlhobaela, ba ipotsa gore, le sa ntse le le leleele jaana ba...

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Let us rethink economic diversification

In fact, if one is to cast a wide view at it, the problem is really, continental. Whilst it is possible to blame the economic conditions of other African nations on political instability, the same cannot be said of us. We have had everything going...

68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 24 May 2019

Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case

It means the firm only needs to remove links from its search results in Europe - and not elsewhere - after receiving an appropriate request. The ruling stems from a dispute between Google and a French privacy regulator. In 2015, CNIL ordered...

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Boeing to pay bereaved 737 families $144,500 each

The money comes from a $50m financial assistance fund, which Boeing announced in July. The fund has started accepting claims, which must be submitted before 2020. Lawyers for the victims' families, many of whom are pursuing the company in court,...

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The politics of demagoguery, lies, insults, false promises and confusion - 2019

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Govt to ramp up health workforce security

Tsogwane revealed this during the official opening of Magapatona Clinic, which was reconstructed by MOTOVAC Group. In his address, Tsogwane implored the community to act in its own interest in regards to protection of health care staff that is...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 24 May 2019

Amrouche names youthful squad to face Liberia

Amrouche will be on the Zebras bench for only his third game, after suffering defeat to Malawi in his second game in charge. The first game ended 0-0 against the same opponent in a World Cup qualifier. The Belgian will be keen to hit the ground...

399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019

Madinda recovering well

Social media was awash with reports that the Zimbabwean coach had died on Tuesday. But GU spokesperson, Romeo Benjamin said the reports were unfortunate, as the coach was recovering well after collapsing in training three weeks ago. "Look, this fake...

399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019

Mpene: From obscurity to chess stardom

One such player, who has emerged from what might be regarded as a ‘remote chess area’, is Thuto Mpene from Letlhakeng Primary School in the Kweneng District. The 10-year-old Mpene will soon be flying to Uganda to compete in the African...

Calistus Kolantsho | 24 May 2019

Francistown School of Chess founders Jeremiah Dikgang and Thapelo Molefe PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG

Ftown chess school aims high despite challenges

The academy operates from a rented house in Minestone location near Galo Mall. Jeremiah Dikgang, a mathematics teacher at Mmei Junior Secondary School and Thapelo Molefe, own the school. Molefe runs the school’s day-to-day routines with two...

Chakalisa Dube | 24 May 2019

Elephants on the highway PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Hunting ban: Why was it lifted? What's next?

The fundamental issue that emerged was the appreciation by citizens that they were being consulted. This was seen as necessary for building on the national principles of: Democracy, Development, Self-reliance, Unity and Botho. Some of the findings...

Correspondent 24 May 2019

Tshekedi Khama, Minister of Youth Empowerment Sport and Culture Development. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

BAA president refuses to bow to TK

On Wednesday, BAA had it with the minister over the failed World Relays trip. Mooketsi boldly accused the minister of not telling the truth. Khama and Mooketsi clashed during a press conference at the Ministry’s headquarters. The team failed...

Calistus Kolantsho | 24 May 2019

Botswana men's cricket team. PIC. MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana crushes to world's worst T20 defeat

But this week, in the central parts of Africa, all the good work was undone. After consecutive defeats to hosts, Uganda and Nigeria in the ICC Africa Region Finals, Botswana saved the worst for Wednesday in Kampala as they crushed to the heaviest...

Mqondisi Dube | 24 May 2019

Wanderers veteran Ellias 'Four-Five' Ntshinogang PIC. KOKETSO KGOBOGE

Wanderers' veterans reminisce years of yore

Wanderers broke a lengthy 46-year-old spell when they gained top-flight football promotion at the expense of fellow mining town side Jwaneng Fighters. The Wanderers win has elicited euphoria amongst the team’s veterans who remember their...

Koketso Kgoboge 24 May 2019

Wanderers deliver on promises

The 46-year-old Wanderers’ history was re-written in the past weekend when the Palapye side booked a seat in the next Premiership campaign with a 4-2 aggregate victory against Jwaneng Fighters. Boyo ‘Oris’ Radipotsane’s...

Koketso Kgoboge 24 May 2019

Palapye pledges support for Wandi-Wandi

‘Wand-Wandi’ were promoted to the top-flight football after a 4-2 aggregate score win over Jwaneng Fighters in the promotion play-offs. Mmegi Sport took to the streets here to get the views of some of the fans: Kakanyo Malepeng...

Koketso Kgoboge 24 May 2019

We submitted Bondo's name - BFA

Bondo was surprisingly overlooked for the umpire/referee of the year award despite an outstanding year, with reports that BFA had failed to submit his name to the awards committee. Township Rollers was also regarded as deserving of a nomination...

Mqondisi Dube | 24 May 2019

Botswana chosen for FIFA's pilot school project

FIFA officials are in the country ahead of the launch of the Football For Schools project, which will be spread worldwide by September. The project is aimed at skilling up to 700 million children, both boys and girls, worldwide, and FIFA has set...

Mqondisi Dube | 24 May 2019

Eyes at the bottom as league curtains fall

At the National Stadium, champions Township Rollers will be crowned after their game against Police XI. However, the Maun and Lobatse sporting arenas will host two interesting ties where a quartet of teams will be playing for survival and top...

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 May 2019

FA Cup postponement presents dilemma

The final was initially set for May 31, but was rescheduled due to Zebras’ COSAFA Cup engagements. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) regions coordinator, Setete Phuthego told journalists in Gaborone yesterday that the final has been moved...

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 May 2019

Athletes in action. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE

IAAF fines BAA P100,000

The amount includes insurance cover and affiliation of $2,000 (P20,000). Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) treasurer, Brian Mosweu said they were expecting the punishment from IAAF. He said BAA has submitted a request to the Botswana National...

Calistus Kolantsho | 24 May 2019

Mingo Touch back with a new sound

Although he is no longer signed under Vee Mampeezy’s Black Money Makers (BMM) Mingo Touch told Arts & Culture that the single is a build up to his upcoming album that will include his previous songs such as Somewhere. “It’s...

Mompati Tlhankane | 24 May 2019

Mellisa at Thapong. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE

English curator addresses local artists

Hinkin was in Botswana for an initiative for local art practitioners code-named ‘Echoes of [Un]Silenced Voices’ #EchoesUV. Hinkin told the artists that she started embracing art from as young as five-years-old. She said at first she...

Mompati Tlhankane | 24 May 2019

ViB Mobile to launch music digital charts

These charts will embrace all local genres and will be ranked according to digital downloads. The charts will be updated monthly according to the Mobile Network Operators download platforms, and results shall be released every first Monday of the...

Staff Writer 24 May 2019

Miss Princess International Botswana Yangu Masalile

Myanmar-bound Masalile to hoist Botswana flag

The 12-year-old Rainbow English Medium Standard Seven pupil told Arts & Culture she was looking forward to competing at the international platform. Masalile said the pageant would allow her to meet fellow contestants from different...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 24 May 2019

Ululating comes to Pres Day Comp - Makgalemele

MYSC Assistant Minister, Phillip Makgalemele revealed the new thinking during the annual National Culture Day at Palapye Kgotla on Tuesday. He said they might include ululations in the categories that compete in the President’s Day...

Bonte Seepi 24 May 2019

Winter is here!

As winter is slowly creeping in, a lot of people fight to look good even in the coldest days. Famous fashion designer, Miuccia Prada once said “Whatever you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts...

Ame Motimane 24 May 2019

'Indian firm's P10m claim against Pula Steel bogus'

Hindok Exports Limited, an Indian firm, had claimed that as far back as 2012, it supplied the steelmaker with critical equipment including two 15 tonne furnaces, 80 tonne weighbridge, power components and a crane. Hindok had claimed that as at...

Mbongeni Mguni | 24 May 2019

CEDA exceeds repayment target by P116m

The historic achievement was revealed by Investment, Trade and Industry minister, Bogolo Kenewendo during the launch of Project Facilitation Fund this week. Since its inception, CEDA has struggled to recover its loans from beneficiaries due to high...

Pauline Dikuelo | 24 May 2019

Governance trends and best practice: Are we behind the curve in Botswana

Following the discovery of diamonds in 1967, Botswana quickly became Africa’s foremost success story with an average growth rate of about 7.7 percent per year from 1967 to 1995. Our escape from the resource trap which is synonymous with other...

Correspondent 24 May 2019

Botswana battles dirty money greylisting in Paris

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering organisation founded by the world’s richest countries, placed Botswana on its greylist of high-risk countries last October, rattling the country’s competitiveness. At...

Mbongeni Mguni | 24 May 2019

Phase out subsidies, extend tax base, BoB urges gov't

On Monday, central bank governor, Moses Pelaelo and his executives gave an economic brief to President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his Cabinet, which various sources say was ‘well received’ by politicians. At the briefing, BoB experts...

Mbongeni Mguni | 24 May 2019

A crisis of too many, not too few (Part 5)

Being located on the edge of the Okavango Delta, roughly half of Sankuyo’s land has strong potential for tourism while the other half is only suitable for hunting. Despite the claims that we hear about ecotourism, our data showed that it...

Correspondent 24 May 2019

Gaborone High Court. PIC. MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The rule of law as a social determinant of health (Part 2)

Key Dingake 24 May 2019

The case for sustainable peace in Botswana

Khumoetsile Kgosidialwa 24 May 2019

Hot politics, cold economics

Currently, Botswana’s political landscape is dominated by four major political formations: the governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the official opposition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) (a coalition of three political...

Correspondent 24 May 2019

Dispute mars bogosi jwa Ditladi

This came after the attorneys representing Lechedzani Kemmonye wrote a letter to the director of Tribal Administration stating that the appointment of any person other than Lechedzani as Kgosi of Ditladi be declared null and void. Attorney Morgan...

Chakalisa Dube | 24 May 2019

Mahalapye woman sues Toyota for P7m over husband's death

Masego Philimon’s husband died after his Toyota Hilux single cab (2010 model) was involved in a head-on accident with a passenger bus. Philimon’s husband was travelling alone at the time on the highway and road traffic investigators as...

Mbongeni Mguni | 24 May 2019

CMB clears the air

What follows is a tale of spectacular negligence, as well as financial wrong- doing on a breathless scale, resulting in losses of hundreds of millions of Pula, not only for pensioners, but for local and foreign investors as well, as well as thousands...

Correspondent 24 May 2019

BIUST's P152 million road gets audited

BIUST acting Vice Chancellor, Dennis Siginer told the committee that Rockefeller (Pty) Ltd was in 2016 awarded a P99 million tender, which included construction of 6.5 kilometre access road to the institution, storm water drainage, road signs, road...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 24 May 2019

Gov't moves to save troubled Bamalete Luttheran Hospital

Madigele recently to discuss how they could save the hospital missing funds following a Forensic Audit undertaken on the facility that showed that there was no trace of P16 million which disappeared from the hands of management. The hospital has...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 May 2019

'State enemy No.1' Salbany cleared

This was four years after the DCEC laid a charge of obstructing the State agents from executing their duties against him. Regarded as once an ‘enemy’ of the State, Salbany was arrested and detained at Mogoditshane Police Station...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 24 May 2019

Security agents at Kgosi's house in Phakalane PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Police search Kgosi for other phone, computers

This was after they obtained an order from senior magistrate Lentlhabetse Willie on May 15, 2019 that ordered ‘a warrant of entry, search and seizure’ in terms of Section 51 as read with 57 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act (Cap:...

Staff Writer 24 May 2019

The great fall out

Members of Choppies’ eight member board this week suspended Ramachandran Ottapathu, the multi-millionaire credited with transforming the grocer from a family “spaza” in Lobatse to a regional giant employing more than 15,000...

Mbongeni Mguni | 24 May 2019

President Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

State throws Masisi under the bus

Oarabile Mosikare 24 May 2019

UDC vice president Saleshando PIC. KEAOGILE BONANG

UDC leadership revive Ftown party structures

Led by the UDC President, Duma Boko and his deputy Dumelang Saleshando including the coalition party Chairperson Motlatsi Molapisi, the UDC ledership is expected to address a series of in-house meetings. At the heart of issues, the...

Ryder Gabathuse | 24 May 2019

Khama's new party christened 'BPF'

Khama will be holding his follow-up meeting in Serowe over the weekend next to the stadium where he will announce BPF as his new political home and dump the Botswana Democratic Party, (BDP)the party his father found. The meeting is expected to...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 May 2019

Farming: Fertile hope, futile cause

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

Mmegi Editor | 24 May 2019

A re nne re bue ka go baya…..

Sebofo Motshwane 24 May 2019

Let us rethink economic diversification

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae | 24 May 2019

Decent jobs; decent lives - Is it really possible?

The theme ‘Decent Jobs, Decent Lives’ characterises seven promissory notes of a 100, 000 jobs in 12 months; P3, 000 living wage; tandabala (Old age pension) of P1, 500; free sanitary pads for students; tablets for all learners;...

Thabo Masalila 24 May 2019

Front Page this week: State throws Masisi under the bus

Thalefang Charles 24 May 2019

Back Page this week: IAAF

Thalefang Charles 24 May 2019

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