Archives

Select Year:

Select Month:

Archives:
Back page this week: Rollers' CAF exit disappoints coach
27 May 2019
Front page this week: Did Masisi 'Donation' split BMD?
27 May 2019
Morupisi confirms Presidential Directive for Masama 100km project
In an interview with Mmegi at his office the PSP however said taking the project to parliament for inclusion in the NDP11  and for approval of its expenditure was a normal planning process required when the executive proposes variation to an...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
CITES Conference Geneva
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 27 May 2019
CMB
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 27 May 2019
Ruele settles for silver as gold eludes Botswana
She has two medals after collecting bronze in the 50m. Ruele will now shift her focus to qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with an A standard. She said her plan was to do well and represent her country with distinction. “I have not...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Amrouche takes up Zebras challenge
Amrouche has signed a three-year deal and has been set a target to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals. However, the Zebras are in a tough group that has Algeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Botswana Football Association (BFA) National...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
BDF kills two poachers in central Okavango Delta
This afternoon, acting Officer Commanding Number 5 District, Samuel Kgomo told Mmegi the patrol was alerted after hearing gunshots and encountering a fleeing rhino. “It appears they had just shot the rhino when the BDF heard the gunfire and...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Galo Mall expands
Muzila was addressing the ordinary full council meeting packed with public servants, together with aspiring political candidates and members of the fourth estate.  In her address Muzila said that the extension of Galo Mall is ongoing and at 40%...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 27 May 2019
UDC applauds Bakgatla's chieftaincy restoration
UDC’s head of communications, Moeti Mohwasa has welcomed the Judicial Commission recommendations, and commended the South African North West Premier, Professor Job Mokgoro for accepting and asserting the power of Kgosikgolo Kgafela as the...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Ram hits back at Choppies
Choppies goes to a decisive Extraordinary General Meeting next week, where essentially shareholders will have to choose between Ottapathu’s proposed directors and the current non-executives who suspended the CEO.  The pan-African...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Ya tshwarwa ke Sisiboy...,
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 27 May 2019
Pace of 'doing business' reforms a concern
In recent years, Botswana has slipped in the World Bank’s authoritative Doing Business Report, once falling 11 places in 2017.  The last report, released in October 2018, showed Botswana had fallen another five positions in the review...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 27 May 2019
Kenosi to swallow P250k bitter pill
The case came to a bitter end for Kenosi on February 15, 2019 when the judge made a final ruling that he should cough up the sum of P250,000 to pay the Mongalo following countless times of him dodging court appearances.  Kenosi was charged...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 27 May 2019
Masilo's mother posits son needed father figure
She talked about her son’s psychosocial development where she stated that Masilo grew up without a father or rather a male figure to raise and support him as a boy child.  Being one of three women born to her own parents, Victoria had no...
79574,Ame Motimane,,79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 27 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,, 27 May 2019
Annabelle Comes Home
While babysitting the daughter of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a teenager and her friend unknowingly awaken an evil spirit trapped in a doll.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 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,, 27 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,, 27 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,, 27 May 2019
Annabelle Comes Home
While babysitting the daughter of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a teenager and her friend unknowingly awaken an evil spirit trapped in a doll.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 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,, 27 May 2019
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 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,, 27 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,, 27 May 2019
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 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,, 27 May 2019
Annabelle Comes Home
While babysitting the daughter of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a teenager and her friend unknowingly awaken an evil spirit trapped in a doll.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 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,, 27 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,, 27 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,, 27 May 2019
BOPEU
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 27 May 2019
Boko hospitalized in SA
According to a press release from his party, vice president Dumelang Saleshando said Boko was admitted on Tuesday and he continues to recover under cardiologist.  “On behalf of the UDC membership, we wish cde Boko speedy recovery. He has...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2019
Mabesekwa woman charged with child negligence
The state alleges that on April 25, 2018, the accused, Kediitse Masisi, left her home village leaving behind her two children with her grandmother.  In the process, she failed to offer the children protection or health.  Kediitse pleaded...
79801,Goitsemodimo Akanyang,, 27 May 2019
Former cop convicted of ex-girlfriends murder
The accused, Atlholang Mujangi, is charged with the murder of Bokani Sox, a former nurse at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in 2014.  Sox’s corpse was found on the outskirts of Francistown after she disappeared for some weeks.  A...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
New Zebras coach to come from abroad
The BFA has indicated it is looking for someone who has a CAF or UEFA Pro Licence with experience in Africa and Europe. No local coach has such a qualification or experience. The profile appears to fit former Zebras coach, Jelusic Veselin who has...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2019
GIM receives P410,000 boost
The sponsorship deal was announced at Oasis Motel in Tlokweng on Tuesday. This year's GIM would be held at the National Stadium on April 27. Speaking during the launch, GIM general manager, Kitso Kemoeng said the funds would go towards appearance...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2019
Huawei winners urged to transform Botswanas technology
Of the 10 students sponsored by Huawei, four are from University of Botswana (UB), three from Botho University and the other three from Botswana International University of Science and Technology.  The selected students will soon travel to...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Cholera 'confirmed in Mozambique'
"We have five cases of cholera which have been confirmed. This is in Beira and the area around," Mozambique's Environment Minister Celso Correia is quoted by AFP as saying. More than 450 people in Mozambique died as a result of the cyclone, which...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Trial of ex-cop who 'killed' nurse continues
Atlholang Mujangi is accused of gruesomely murdering Bokani Sox, a former nurse at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in January of 2014. The fourth prosecution witness, Otsile Othusitse, told the court that she saw Mujangi for the first time on January...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Pictures: Khama quits BDP
Khama was addressing a meeting in Serowe – BDP stronghold - where he is a paramount chief.  He said he has taken a decision to quit the party because of “harassment and bad leadership” from his predecessor President Mokgweetsi...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Do More With Less
The insightful engagements that she had with various education stakeholders made her appreciate the challenges that the region is facing. Being one of the regions that are not performing well in academics, the Ministry head felt that she had to come...
75200,Ignatious Njobvu,, 27 May 2019
The Elephant Story: Time To Unite Against World Bullies
Suddenly Batswana heard that Lieutenant General Ian Khama had sent a small army of members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) to guard the Island as the Namibians were making claims to it. A majority of the nation was hearing about the Island, for...
8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 27 May 2019
A Multidisciplinary Approach To Engaging With Adolescents
The principle of evolving capacities provides that at this stage, parents, guardians, and society raising children should wisely engage with adolescents, recognising their growing understanding of themselves, acknowledging not only their rights but...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 27 May 2019
I am passionate not bitter Butler
Butler coached the Zebras between February 2014 and June 2017, before leaving to join South African side, Platinum Stars. He then left for further assignments in Indonesia in 2018, before landing the national team coach’s job in Liberia this...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
No alcohol at Top 8 matches
Alcohol was sold for the first time, in more than a decade, during the Zebras clash against Zambia in July, with the Botswana Premier League indicating its eagerness to jump on the bandwagon. Township Rollers have been leading in the trend as in...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Battle for P1.4m bursts into life
Earlier this month, Mascom Wireless announced that the prize money would increase by P100, 000 from last year’s P1.3 million to P1.4 million, making it the highest cash prize in local football.  The man of the match prize has also been...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Mamoja Diski falling apart
For now, the Francistown side appear destined to the lower rungs of football, as they struggle in the First Division North league. It was unimaginable, just a decade ago that City Greens would be mentioned in the same line with Division One...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 27 May 2019
Moloi, Mogaladi linked with Chiefs role
Masire was roped in as assistant coach to Oris Radipotsane at the start of the season. The duo led Magosi to a four-game unbeaten start before Radipotsane joined BTC Premiership side, Jwaneng Galaxy. Masire took over as head coach on an interim...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
TRX Mohambi leads Fighters fight to the top
This demonstrated their credentials, which places them amongst the most successful teams in the country, at joint fourth with Mochudi Centre Chiefs. The Samba Boys birthed some of the country’s dazzling football careers including that of...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Amrouche replicates Tshosanes rear-guard action
Tshosane remains the only coach to take the Zebras to Africa Cup of Nations finals. Despite his success, the former army boss was criticised for an ultra defensive approach, but the discipline in the camp was never an issue during his time in...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Boxers out to shine during awards night
Following impressive performances by the national boxing teams on the international stage, local boxers are hoping to end the year with individual accolades at the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) awards to be held at Fairgrounds tomorrow...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Clubs fume as softball season delayed
The league should have begun in early October but the start was put on hold. The decision has not gone down well with clubs who argue, the executive committee is applying delay tactics amid a pending motion of no confidence. But BSA vice president,...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 27 May 2019
Five players off to inaugural junior chess tourney
All Southern African nations are expected to send teams to the week-long tournament. Two girls, Women Chess Master (WCM), Refilwe Gabatshwarwe and Ruth Otisitswe will represent Botswana. The duo will be joined by three boys; George Method, Keabetswe...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 27 May 2019
Stanbic injects P250,000 into swimming championships
The Championships are scheduled for February 20 to 23 at the University of Botswana swimming pool. Speaking at the sponsorship launch in Gaborone on Wednesday, Stanbic Bank Botswana head of corporate investment banking, Shepherd Aisam said the bank...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Ga se go tswa thuso
Go twe se, e se nne puo fela, mme gape se supiwe ka ditiro. Kgang e nne gore, fa bangwe ba itlhaela, kgotsa, golo gongwe ba tlhaetse, ba ba kgonang, ba thuse. Go nne jalo, ba thuse Batswana. Gompieno re utlwa fa kwa Maubelo, kwa Tsabong, lephata la...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Hail Peter Magosi - the inept crown prince of a new nationalism!
Awareness, territory, history and culture all matter. Nations are unique in the makeup of character and worth. To what extent is a group aware of distinctiveness from other groups? It is this historically persistent cultural identity, and one that...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 27 May 2019
DPP office should stop trying so hard to please politicians
Knowing the shenanigans of UDC “cooler box boys”, I knew they were capable of such a stunt. For those who have signed non-aggression pacts with your computers, the first lady’s picture was put side by side, on social media, with...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 27 May 2019
What lies behind the sick note
As detailed in an article in last Friday’s edition, mental health in the workplace is an emerging crisis in the country, one that is ignored, overlooked or dismissed by those in a position to do something. Everyday, thousands of employees turn...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 27 May 2019
Taming the BDP
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 27 May 2019
What is the real state of our nation?
His is a new administration, and one that proclaims, with welcome boldness, to want to move Botswana forward in the coming years. It is therefore with much hope that our comments on SONA 2019 will be heeded to.  Introduction His...
475,Correspondent,,475,Correspondent,,475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Create space for civil society in NDP 11 review
In his introduction, His Excellency informed the nation that the current National Development Plan (2017 - 2023) is under review. Recognising the contribution made by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the development of the nation, BONELA...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Govt returns to market, seeks to borrow P1.25bn
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. The auctions of government notes are exclusively attended by...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Shareholder activism key to holding companies accountable
Traditionally, large institutional investors and fund managers dominate the share registers of listed and unlisted entities locally, with retail investors carried along on the decisions the former make. Retail investors tend to adopt dormant...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Unpacking the man behind the business
Where there are high volumes of cash transactions in the business, money launderers are most likely to partner with those kinds of businesses to increase the regulator’s impossibilities of tracing the initial recipient of the dirty...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Shumbas pioneering fuel plant inches forward
Should it come to fruition, the ambitious project, planned to be located at Mabesekwa near Francistown, would be powered by a one billion tonne resource of coal and produce 20,000 barrels of diesel and 5,000 of petrol per day when fully...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Mauritian firm seals P150m Letlole la Rona equity deal
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Mauritian firm seals P150m Letlole la Rona equity deal
The deal means Grit now holds 30% equity in Letlole, up from 6.25 percent, while the BDC is down to 42% from 65.8%. The purchase consideration for the deal is not cash, but rather the issuance of new Grit shares to the BDC at US$1.40 per share. The...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
SONA shines light on arts
Even though he did not go into depth on this, so many game players have bemoaned the delay in establishing the council that will resolve many irregularities and conflict in the arts sector. He said the development of the National Arts Council Act,...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Sunday Ultimate Chill switches venues
In a press release, the event organisers outlined that one of the major reasons for changing the venue was because it could not accommodate everyone. “The garden lawn, the toilets, traffic and other amenities have reached their...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Gaabo Motho 5th annual fest on Xmas Eve
Headlined by South African artists such as Black Motion, Busiswa, Dladla Mshunqisi and TNS, Gaabo Motho is organised by Dladleng Entertainment.  The event, which is the biggest festival in the South will also include amongst others Vee Mampeezy,...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
BOFINET enables NOW TV free viewership
This telecommunications platform is meant to collaboratively utilise innovation at BOFINET and will be launched next week. During a media briefing this week, BOFINET technical executive, Mpho Koolese, said since Now TV channel was launched last year,...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Inside Kegomoditswes cool Art Studio
All he ever dreamt of was having his own studio, a space where he would paint everyday. He didn’t let the beautiful photos of other artists’ studios on Instagram or Facebook leave him feeling defeated. As he ventured into the world of...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Miss Botswana upbeat about Miss World title
She arrived to a welcome party organised by the Botswana High Commission in the UK. “I am going to the Miss World competition and I am thankful that you are here to see me off as I am going to represent my country not myself as an...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 27 May 2019
Gunners' Kemoeng quits as standoff persists
His resignation comes at a time when the two factions continue to show no commitment towards finding a lasting solution to the impasse. Kemoen confirmed his resignation yesterday saying he has to keep his integrity intact as the internal bickering...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Can Masisi transform ruling party and save the country? (Part 1)
In its current form, the BDP’s model of electing leadership and subsequently how they govern the country without appropriate bottom-up checks and balances is unsustainable and presents a risk for both the party and the country. The...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 27 May 2019
Another car theft charge for South African, Mozambican suspects
In the first count, the state alleges that the South Africans, Andrew William Ferreira, a manager at Chondors Motors in South Africa and Itumeleng Jethroy Mmelesi, who is self-employed, and a Mozambican, Antonio Focheiro, a mechanic at Chondors...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
BOBS hosts stakeholders training workshop
The CSN is a voluntary network of standard organisations and other stakeholders from 53 countries home to 2.4bn people which is 31% of the global population. Launched in April last year by the BSI, the UK National Standards Body, in partnership with...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Butterfly wants charges dropped
‘Butterfly’ as she is known in the spy circle appeared today before Regional Magistrate Masilo Mathaka for status hearing following her release from custody on Friday last week  Maswabi who is currently facing charges of financing...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Enko Botho parents meet Enko Education founder CEO
Pignot and partner, Cyrille Nkontchou founded Enko Education, Africa-wide network of international schools aimed at increasing access for Africa students to high-quality education and the best universities in the world in 2013. The founders realised...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Saleshando calls for unity post divisive polls
“As the electoral dust settles, let us be mindful of the need to unite the nation and it has been left more divided by our rough contests for political office,” Saleshando said. Responding to the State of the Nation Address (SONA),...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Tension brews in Nata-Gweta
Dukwi falls within the Nata-Gweta constituency. This week insiders alleged that Majaga views Kehitile as a threat to his political future. There are strong reports that Kehitile wants to challenge Majaga at the ruling party parliamentary primaries in...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
GBV, rape hurt Botswanas reputation, potential
The First Lady was speaking on Monday during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Violence on Women and Children. The campaign is themed ‘Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape’.   Masisi said that a...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 27 May 2019
Hailstorm, rain cause massive destruction
In recent days, many parts of the country have experienced heavy rains accompanied by hailstorms that have caused serious destruction to properties. In one instance, the owner of Lion’s Park popular bar in Shashe, Ernest Sakuringwa estimated...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 27 May 2019
Parties to battle it out in Boseja/Flowertown council race
This came after the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) realised that it had omitted one candidate’s name during the general election held on October 23, 2019.  The IEC had omitted the Alliance for Progressives (AP) candidate on the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Nlanda's legal battle with UB continues
The matter was scheduled for argument before Gaborone Industrial Court Justice Annah Mathiba. However, it seems the two parties have settled on a consent draft order to be made an order of the court today. It is said that the parties have agreed...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Dingake reappointed RSCSL Judge
Judges of the RSCSL are appointed by the Secretary General of the United Nations for a period six years subject to renewal. Dingake’s initial appointment was made in 2013 and is coming to an end in December this year. Mmegi has learnt that not...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
UDCs Digwa may sue over election outcome
Should he go to court, Digwa would be joining a swelling number of politicians who are challenging the 2019 election results. Digwa lost the parliamentary polls in Boteti West to incumbent Slumber Tsogwane of the Botswana Democratic Party...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
UDC plan massive electoral petitions
Already, the UDC is contesting the results for Gaborone Bonnington North constituency citing some irregularities. In that regard, the coalition is filling an urgent application on the matter. Some of the constituencies that the UDC will be appealing...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Butterfly investigator goes AWOL
The discredited junior investigator is said to have deposed an affidavit without authority from his Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) bosses. As if the disapperaing act was not enough, the State finally filed a notice of...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Monakwes challengers fall on the scale of urgency
With the internal strife at the union continuing, Mothusi Mojela, Mompoloki Comfort, Onalethata Lebotse, Babedi Keboneng, Joseph Kasorere, Dineo Leboro, Nyandera Samuel, Tambona Jopi, Morulaganyi Moalosi and Eunice Rantsudu took the union’s...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Litigants failure to meet leads to case postponement
Kedisaletse Monakwe, who is also the union’s head of the collective bargaining and organising unit, would like to claim over P700, 000 from the Union for what she considers full cost of her course in Turin, Italy. According to documents she...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Investment opportunities identified for North West region - Gare
The assistant minister was responding to the question raised by Member of Parliament for Ngami, Kainangura Hikuama in Parliament recently.  Hikuama wanted to know if there were any investment opportunities identified and coordinated by the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Elections result fraudulent - UDC
Your loyalty, belief and support is greatly appreciated, and they remain the fuel that spurs us on. We collectively worked together for victory, evidence is there for all to see. We trust that in exercising your constitutional right to vote, you did...
69763,Moeti Mohwasa,, 27 May 2019
Table tennis' Finale reaches climax
After five mouth-watering tournaments, table tennis players will battle it out for the P2,500 ultimate prize in the Grand Finale at St. Joseph’s College. The two-day tournament takes place on Sunday and Monday. The racket will be rattled hard...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Deaf Association fires back after Pitso exclusion
BDSF president, Shirley Keoagile wrote a strong worded letter to the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) board complaining about being sidelined. “I have been sidelined from the Pitso, therefore I would not attend until you correct this....
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Kenya pulls all stops for 1st Africa Deaf tourney
The competition attracted 12 countries, with Botswana amongst the competitors. Kenya dominated winning 20 gold medals, 16 silver and 18 bronze. Nigeria finished second with two gold medals, five silver medals and one bronze. Ethiopia were third...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Seetso off to Florida as tennis career soars
The tournament, under the auspices of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Grand Slam Development Fund (GSDF), runs from November 28 to December 23.  Seetso becomes the first local player to take part in the tournament, which will...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
TK leaves unfinished business
But Khama hardly lasted, despite promises to turn the situation around. He had pledged sweeping changes, including revising the model of funding for codes. But after he quit on Wednesday, sports will be left hanging, as he had not fulfilled his...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Weakened team attempts to conquer Doha
The country has been an ever present threat at the world stage in the past decade, culminating in the crowning of Amantle Montsho as the 400m world champion in 2011, while Nijel Amos won Botswana’s first ever Olympic Games medal a year later in...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Netball ditch Africa Cup for Singapore tourney
It will instead compete at the M1 Nations Cup in Singapore from October 20 to 26. Botswana Netball Association (BONA) president, Malebo Raditladi said there was late communication from the Africa Netball on the dates of the Africa Cup while they...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Chico's Systems send alarming bells ringing
The fruits are there to see, as Systems remain the only side to maintain a 100% record and top the log standings with 12 points. Nare did not enjoy the best of starts to his System career, when the team, at one stage, went for 10 games without a...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Under-17 coach bemoans fatigue ahead of COSAFA semis
In a tournament in Mauritius, the home girls set up a mouthwatering semi-final clash against Zambia following a 14-1 win over Seychelles on Wednesday in the final match of the group stages. The victory is a record for any national team as Tapapiwa...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2019
Four Zebras players suspended over booze
The four, names known to Mmegi Sport, were caught drinking by new Zebras coach, Adel Amrouche during the recent game against Malawi, where Botswana lost 1-0 to crash out of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. A livid Amrouche said he cannot allow the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Rasesa picnic prepping well
Rasesa Social Picnic has grown to become one of the biggest crowd pullers amongst the leisure events of this country.  It started in 2016 as a bi-annual event with a March and an October offering in Rasesa at the Masa Gardens. Link Port in...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 27 May 2019
Dynamic rap duo cooks up album
However, one of the local names that should at least ring a bell to young ones on the rap scene is the pioneering influence in Motswako of Tebogo Mapine, otherwise known as Nomadic.   Arguably one of the genre’s originators, Nomadic...
78767,Kaone Maje,, 27 May 2019
Beauty queens appeal for sponsorship
Mangadi and Gakeonyatse have been selected to participate in the continental pageant after being crowned Botswana Bikini Model 2018 and 2019 respectively. The two told Arts & Culture this week that they needed funds for flight tickets, wardrobe...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Makoba crowned Miss Independence Kgatleng
This year’s theme for the pageant, ‘the significance of a woman in the society’, is in line with the organisation’s objectives of building the girl-child. The event started on a high note with the 12 finalists parading their...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2019
Green queen, Seitshiro gears up for world pageant
“I am well-prepared to take on the world and put my country on the map.  With this crown I intend to put Botswana on the global spotlight as the leading nation in conservation and sustainable development. Together with the help from my...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Princesses ready to support the queen
First Princess Uua Murangi and second princess Winfred Motcher tell Arts & Culture about how they changed the whole narrative despite losing the crown to queen Oweditse Phirinyane. In an interview, the people’s favourite Murangi said what...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
A belle of substance
Arts & Culture: Congratulations on winning Miss Botswana 2019-2020 and thanks for doing this interview. Phirinyane: Thank you Arts & Culture: Can you tell us about your crown? Phirinyane: It feels great that I am the first person to wear...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Gov't restarts suspended WEE programme
Speaking at the seventh Northern Women’s Expo on Tuesday, Moepeng said prior to its suspension two years ago, the WEE programme had thus far benefitted over 3,000 women since its inception in 1998. WEE helps women groups with seed money to...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 27 May 2019
Shumbas P20bn plant targets 25,000 barrels of fuel per day
The plant, which Shumba expects to cost between $1.5 billion and $2 billion (up to P22 billion), is currently undergoing a bankable feasibility study. Shumba has partnered with PowerChina International Group and Wison Group on the project, which...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
The ABCs of loans
Thabo decides to take control of his financial situation. He decides to write all of his debts down on a piece of paper, prioritising them in terms of the cost of each one. He then writes down the monthly interest each one is incurring. Thabo soon...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Local collieries hit 'rich seam' in SA
Minergy’s Masama Mine, which went commercial in September, this week put the final touches on a P240 million, three-year deal with an SA producer for the supply of about a third of its 70,000 tonne per month production. Minergy expects to pump...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Dingake discusses judicial accountability
I am very pleased and honoured to stand before you to share my thoughts on the topic of judicial accountability. I express my sincere gratitude to the Secretariat of the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges' Association for their kind...
67393,Key Dingake,, 27 May 2019
Nurse brings hope to home-based care patients
Monyatsi, who works with Kweneng West DHMT Community Home Based Care (CHBC) as a coordinator, told Mmegi that the project was important for beneficiaries who were mostly people that were unable to fend and provide for themselves due to debilitating...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Enko Botho meets students, teachers ahead of 2020 opening
Enko Education is an Africa-wide network of international schools increasing access for African students to high-quality education and the best universities in the world.  Founders, Cyrille Nkontchou and Eric Pignot realised that inadequate...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Cerebral Palsy takes on gov't
In an interview with Mmegi, Bandenhorst said the country does not have laws that protect parents of children with disabilities and their children. She argued that the government was not doing enough to ensure that their well being together with that...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Court rules against BNF
That means Mosimanegape Nnaasau who has been hoping to represent UDC in that area is longer a candidate for the ward. All aspiring candidates for parliamentary seats and councillor’s nominations were concluded yesterday. Tshane was voted by...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Namibian FCII refugee detainees told to 'plead for mercy'
The request from the Namibian government was reportedly relayed to the five men by officials from the Botswana government.  The government of Botswana last week started the forced repatriation of Namibians from the Caprivi Strip after they lost...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Court charges accused in BancABC 'stolen' million
The bank instituted legal proceedings before court earlier this year through the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) against the accused persons and companies involved in the theft, which led to the seizure of the involved accounts and...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Botho abacus to aid results at adopted school
An abacus is basically beads that slide on rods and used to count, add, subtract, multiply and more. The origin is reportedly unknown but Wikipedia reckons the counting tool was in use in the ancient Near East, Europe, China, and...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Fired Court Registrar fights dismissal
Basupi who was once a Magistrate in Hukuntsi had disciplinary proceedings instituted against her by the JSC after being found to have abused office and having lied under oath by the court. The proceedings she wants to interdict emanated from civil...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
BDP's 'holy cow' moment!
All in all, the Khama’s departure from a political party their father Sir Seretse Khama co-founded is a self-introspective moment for the country on legacy and establishment politics. It also casts Serowe into a spotlight that will force...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 27 May 2019
Why isn't Molepolole developing?
Council Chairperson, Geoffrey Sibisibi acknowledged the problems with the main one being water. He was however quick to state that the water situation was improving as water from  Molepolole boreholes has been cut off from supplying Thamaga. He...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Morwaeng, DK ruction may hurt BDP
The constituency has been a BDP stronghold for years; precisely  since independence and the party only lost to the opposition in 2014. In 2014, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) candidate, Tlamelo Mmatli got 5, 967 votes, ousting longtime BDP...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Molepolole residents tired of voting while thirsty
Besides water shortage and bad roads, villagers decry lack of sewerage system, storm water drainage system, land shortage, unemployment, poor health facilities as well as soaring crime. With the water situation having persisted for decades, some...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Appeals Court throws out China Jiangsus case
The Chinese company was labelled a security threat by the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), a decision that resulted in government not dealing with it anymore. It has since been going in and out of court clashing with the government on...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Condom provision in schools ignites debate
The problems have led to a debate as to whether secondary schools across the world should make condoms available to learners in a bid to mitigate against Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs) and teenage pregnancy or not. Some have opined that...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 27 May 2019
DIS' P30m systems-testing deal raises eyebrows
Kusi Consulting Services, owned by a South African citizen Ledwaba Siphiwe Leuba and a Zimbabwean Napoleon Kudakwashe Nyamunda, was awarded the tender in March 2019 and is yet to deliver, according to sources in intelligence circles. The Tender...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2019
Back page this week: Four Zebras players suspended over booze
27 May 2019
Front page this week: DIS' P58m tender raises eyebrows
27 May 2019
BDP
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 27 May 2019
Impeach Trump? The United States is now in uncharted waters
LONDON: Nancy Pelosi, the US House speaker, might sympathise with the quote attributed to 19th century French politician Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin: “There go the people. I must follow them, for I am their leader.” For months...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
Africa's youth stand up to seasoned politicians
Africa’s youth are formalising their participation in politics – and Uganda’s 2021 presidential polls are a good backdrop against which to see how they’re doing. The entry into the race of reggae artist turned politician Bobi...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2019
After hunting buzz, reality sinks in
The announcement by government that hunting would be reintroduced, prioritising Batswana for this season, drew much excitement. Five years after the hunting moratorium caught many unawares, the doors for direct sustainable use were being opened....
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 27 May 2019
Blanks fired as hunting season opens
As matters stand, few expect commercial activities involving elephants to begin in the recently opened hunting season. At best, the open licences, which allow local trophy hunting players to bid on behalf of their foreign clients, will be auctioned...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Gov't gives local collieries teeth to bite into SA market
Most analysts agree that Africa and other parts of the world have a long way to go before any other fuel replaces coal as the base load for electricity provision. New, cleaner sources such as coal bed methane, solar, nuclear, hydro and others are...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Unpacking the UDC's economic and jobs rationale (Part 2)
The Umbrella’s compelling package of electoral promises, economic claims and plans must be tested against both reason and pragmatism. The economic and jobs agenda plays an important role in the election ahead of the October 23rd vote. The...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 27 May 2019
Thumps up Adel!
Football remains the most popular sport in the country and the Zebras’ should be the nation’s pride in terms keeping highest standards of discipline. However since the 2012 AFCON, when they qualified for their maiden continental...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 27 May 2019
Moo, ke go kgoreletsa
Fa e bega ka fa mongwe wa barulaganyi  ba thutopuisanyo ele a neng a bua le ba ba neng ba le koo ka teng, Dikgang (Daily News)  ya re; ‘ Fa a ba ema pele….. o ne a tlhalosa gore…..’ Ke eo kgang. Ga twe, mongwe wa...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2019
Re-claiming the insurance industry for Batswana
This issue, the growth of the economy and unemployment will continue to be the key issues to which we must, as a nation, dedicate our energies. This is our inconvenient reality. The retail sector is for people of Indian extraction; the construction...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 27 May 2019
A walk into unchartered waters!
The journey has been smooth. A month ago President Mokgweetsi Masisi dissolved Parliament. A month from now, the outcome of 2019 elections will be known. Political parties are still coming to grips with this hotlycontested campaign. Somewhere...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 27 May 2019
No Image
Front Page this week: Khama plans BDP downfall
Calistus Kolantsho 27 May 2019
No Image
Back Page this week: Roller crowned
Calistus Kolantsho 27 May 2019
BDP members throwing away their BDP cards PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Pictures: Khama quits BDP
Khama was addressing a meeting in Serowe – BDP stronghold - where he is a paramount chief.  He said he has taken a decision to quit the party because of “harassment and bad leadership” from his predecessor President Mokgweetsi...
Thalefang Charles | 27 May 2019
Head Coach, Philemon Makwengwe announced his departure from GU hot seat PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
High Profile Names Line Up For GU Job
Makwengwe was appointed as the team’s head coach at the start of the season on a one-year contract but quit after their last league game against Mochudi Centre Chiefs played on Friday evening and said he will not be renewing his...
Kabelo Boranabi | 27 May 2019
The Botswana Athletics Association executive committee escaped being thrown out on Saturday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
BAA Executive Committee Survives Coup
During the build-up to the meeting, affiliates had vowed that they have had enough of the executive committee. The affiliates had initially written a letter to the committee requesting for a SGM. The letter was written by Mmadinare club and signed...
Calistus Kolantsho | 27 May 2019
Sleeping giants, Mochudi Centre Chiefs will battle against several former Premier League sides in the lower division PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Thrilling First Division South On The Cards
The Warders beat Sharps Shooting Stars 1-0 courtesy of Percy More’s effort to finish above Sankoyo Bush Bucks with 29 points. Although Sankoyo also registered a victory against Extension Gunners in the last match of the season, it was not...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 27 May 2019
Township Rollers won their fourth successive league title on Saturday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Four-Time Champs, Popa Crowned Again
Playing in front of a fair crowd, as early the fifth minute, Tumisang Orebonye found Joel Mogorosi inside but the latter’s headed effort went straight into the keeper’s hands. Two minutes on the other end, Kekaetswe Moloi had his shot...
Kabelo Boranabi | 27 May 2019
Content producers gathered at Molapo Piazza to showcase their works PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Content Producers Showcase Their Works
Speaking to Showtime, one of the organisers,Wana Njolomba said last year’s event was only limited to film and TV producers but this year they decided to include all the content producers. “We are working on producing a magazine and DVD...
Ame Motimane 27 May 2019
Vee Mampeezy PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Toropo Ya Muka Unveils Lineup
After attracting thousands of revellers and an exciting line-up last year, the music festival is back and promises to be bigger and better with tighter security. At a recent press conference, Toropo Ya Muka event organiser, Bonno Ngaka also known as...
Correspondent 27 May 2019
People were treated to different shapes and sizes of aircrafts on Saturday at Matsieng Air Show PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Matsieng Air Show Attracts Crowd Once Again
Most of the attendees were amazed to see pilots display complex manoeuvres in the sky. Despite having to look up to the sky all day the main highlight of the day was the great wall of fire. The activity, which always leaves people in shivers features...
Mompati Tlhankane | 27 May 2019
Socca Moruakgomo
Music Legends Prove Their Worth
After a long wait, Babsy Mlangeni came on stage first to warm the attendees with the likes of Ha Sekekete that got people on their feet dancing and singing. The blind 76-year old mentioned on stage that being disabled does not mean limitation to...
Ame Motimane 27 May 2019
China Funds Nata-Maun Road Feasibility Study
This follows after the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kenneth Matambo and the ambassador of China to Botswana Zhao Yanbo signed letters of exchange for the Nata-Maun road feasibility study on Friday. “This is not only a sign...
Ame Motimane 27 May 2019
Chief Executive Officer Progressive Institutes Mmolotsi Mmolotsi during the Strategic HR media briefing PIC: LUDO KWAPA
HR Function Redefined For Post Diamond Economy
The two-day conference will be held on June 5 and 6, 2019 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre under the theme ‘Realising a high-performing innovative economy through transformative people strategies’. Speaking at the press...
Ludo Kwapa 27 May 2019
Jago Beef Director Phampa Baderedi showcasing LEA CEO Racious Moatshe the facility
Jago Beef Aims To Cast Net Wider
Jago Beef, which has been in existence for four years, serves the community of Palapye with slaughtering services. The business currently has a staff complement of over 45 that oversees the process of the entry of the cattle and makes sure it becomes...
Ludo Kwapa 27 May 2019
No Image
Do More With Less
The insightful engagements that she had with various education stakeholders made her appreciate the challenges that the region is facing. Being one of the regions that are not performing well in academics, the Ministry head felt that she had to come...
Ignatious Njobvu 27 May 2019
Public Education Can Help Fight Defilement
Letlhakane police in an interview with this publication registered a concern on the ever-increasing rape and defilement cases in their policing area.  Letlhakane station commander, Michael Maphephu says they have made an observation that some of...
Monitor Correspondent 27 May 2019
Hearing God's Voice (Part 2)
There is the voice in our mind that daily guides us, also known as our consciences. There are spiritual leaders who tell us what God is saying to us. The Bible tells us that Satan can also attack our thoughts bringing thoughts that will ultimately...
Ashley Thaba | 27 May 2019
The Elephant Story: Time To Unite Against World Bullies
Suddenly Batswana heard that Lieutenant General Ian Khama had sent a small army of members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) to guard the Island as the Namibians were making claims to it. A majority of the nation was hearing about the Island, for...
Pamela Dube | 27 May 2019
A Multidisciplinary Approach To Engaging With Adolescents
The principle of evolving capacities provides that at this stage, parents, guardians, and society raising children should wisely engage with adolescents, recognising their growing understanding of themselves, acknowledging not only their rights but...
Lesego Nswahu Nchunga | 27 May 2019
The Troika
A further example from Stigand’s prolific pen: “Sebele and his stage manager, Mochumi [i.e. Motsumi, his tribal secretary ] cum M.L. Hirschfeldt and Zakar, when asking for this meeting of the tribe before Col. Daniel hope to bluff him by...
Jeff Ramsay | 27 May 2019
Ngaka Ngaka PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
NPOs Prone To Money Laundering, Terrorist Funding
He was speaking at the Societies Pitso for NPOs, which was held recently at Adansonia Hotel to address issues of registration of a society, compliance to the societies act, ML/TF, tax evasion and records management. The event is the second of its...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 27 May 2019
Gaontebale Mokgosi during RAP manifesto launch PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Real Alternative Party Or Real Joke
Despite the poor attendance, the promises RAP made reached over 200,000 people through our sister publication, Mmegi Facebook page. Some of the promises made by RAP chairperson, Gaontebale Mokgosi that sent social media into a frenzy include pledges...
Innocent Selatlhwa | 27 May 2019
Near Bagali
Suspected Thief Dies ‘On The Job'
The police believe the deceased might be one of the alleged armed robbers who are wanted in connection with another incident that occurred at Block 7 the previous night. Police allege on the fateful night three unknown men attacked a man in his...
Pini Bothoko | 27 May 2019
The police are worried by sexual offences in Letlhakane
Letlhakane On The BrinkAs Sex Crimes Spike
Letlhakane station commander, Michael Maphephu told The Monitor that the rising sexual assault cases in his policing area might be as a result of lack of public education. Maphephu said last week that their station recorded a case in which a...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 27 May 2019
No Image
BOPEU Gets Interdict Against Statistics Botswana
BOPEU had instituted legal action against SB to interdict consultations on salary review, which are done outside the framework of the Joint Negotiations and Consultative Forum (JNCF).  This was after SB issued an internal memorandum to its...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 27 May 2019
No Image
Union Underdogs Win
Their victory came after Molefhe sued the duo for organising to convene an extra-ordinary congress to elect new leadership. The union National Executive Committee (NEC) led by chairperson Molefhe had applied to the court seeking an interdict against...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 27 May 2019
Masego Mogwera PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Mogwera Wins Bid Challenging Dismissal
Mogwera and three others were  dismissed as members of the Board of Directors of the union’s investment arm, Babereki Investments (Pty) Ltd. Mogwera, along with Martin Gabobakwe, Tlhabologo Galekhutle and Otto Itumeleng were on April 27...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 27 May 2019
Jwaneng Technical College students during their peaceful demonstration
JTech Students Boycott Classes
The college’s Students Representative Council (SRC) minister of apprentice, Thapelo Kgosiemang said the students were unhappy with many issues such as unaccredited courses, unaccredited and shortage of lectures, lack of workshop equipment and...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 27 May 2019
Dr Alfred Madigele
Health Ministry To Outsource Services
Health Minister, Dr Alfred Madigele has explained that it is time for transformation in health institutions with a view to safe guarding people’s lives. He said the focus would be to provide quality health services more especially in their...
Pini Bothoko | 27 May 2019
Ex-Miners' Right To Health Bid Fail
Phiri said these efforts are within the ambit of both international and national health policies, which the government committed itself to implement in addressing the social determinants of health within the normative framework of universal health...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 27 May 2019
Duncan Morotsi
Morotsi Has The Last Laugh
BERA Board members who defied a ruling by an independent enquiry panel paid a hefty fee and have been suspended. BERA chief executive officer, Rose Seretse told the Parliamentary Committee on Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises on Friday that the...
Innocent Selatlhwa | 27 May 2019
BDP members throwing away their BDP cards PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Khama Meeting Under Stringent Conditions
He told the massively-attended weekend meeting held at the Serowe showgrounds that the supporters of Khama should know that they were granted permission under stringent conditions. His message was for all and sundry to tread carefully in the midst...
Koketso Kgoboge 27 May 2019
President Masisi and VP Tsogwane (right) in Rakops PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Masisi Dismisses BDP Splinter Threats
Launching his loyal ally, Tsogwane, Masisi dismissed those who peddled fallacies that they have what it takes to bring the BDP down, to think again as the BDP is an institution owned by the people and not an individual. Masisi, who was very careful...
Koketso Kgoboge 27 May 2019
Ian Khama in Serowe PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Khama Plots BDP Downfall
He was addressing his second consultative meeting with people of GammaNgwato drawn from across the vast tribal territory. Khama has become consistent in condemning his former allies, sitting President Mokgweetsi Masisi and Vice President Slumber...
Koketso Kgoboge 27 May 2019
Nehemiah Modubule PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
BMD Digs Its Heels In
The party held a press conference in Lobatse last week that was then followed by a rally to kick-start Nehemiah Modubule’s campaign. Modubule is the party’s chairperson, Following its expulsion from the Umbrella for Democratic Change...
Innocent Selatlhwa | 27 May 2019
Butale showing off new party colours PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
New Party To Align With UDC
Parties contracted to the UDC include Botswana National Front (BNF), Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Botswana People’s Party (BPP). Explaining the dynamics around the newly formed BPF, the recently fired assistant minister of Health and...
Koketso Kgoboge 27 May 2019
No Image
The house that Seretse Khama built
Selefu 27 May 2019
Subscribe
Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up
Explore Subscribe to Mmegi Online
Receive latest and breaking news via email
About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Latest News
News
Business
Sport
Lifestyle
Features
Opinion & Analysis
Blogs
Sponsored
World
Full Picture
Featured Video
© 2020 - Dikgang Publishing Company. All Rights Reserved.