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BDP elective congress faces likely opposition
The reason for that likely turn of events is that some members of the party want the elections to take place and they are also ready to lobby others to oppose the postponement. According to the BDP constitution, the National Congress is the supreme...
47457,Alfred Mulenga,,75128,Abraham Keetshabe,,75128,Abraham Keetshabe,, 28 May 2019
Mascom-Batanani walk raise funds for charity
Mascom head of customer value management Shimboy Kgosiemang revealed during the Mascom Batanani Walk press conference at Cresta Thapama Lodge recently. Kgosiemang said Mascom-Batanani walk is not just aimed at benefiting those who will be the...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 28 May 2019
New TAFIC coach optimistic of success
At a press conference at Cresta Thapama Hotel on Tuesday, the Zimbabwean tactician who coached clubs in his homeland, Swaziland and South Africa, said their plan this season is to qualify for the Mascom Top 8 cup. Chaminuka also said TAFIC has...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Miscellaneous lands P120,000 STRIKR deal
The sponsorship is the second highest in the club's history and will run for two years. It will cover the home, away and alternative playing and training kits and leisure wear as well the technical team apparel. Speaking at the launch, Miscellaneous...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
Parliament dissolved
“DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT: In exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 91 (2) of the Constitution, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana, Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, has proclaimed and made it known that...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Jouberts
The first person to touch the elephants gets it.
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 28 May 2019
Fraudsters swindle woman of half a million
Ramotswa Police reported that the money was withdrawn at different times over a period of five months. The Botswana Police Service (BPS), deputy public relations officer Near Bagali stated that they have not made any arrest yet, but investigations...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
A Madea Family Funeral
A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Little Italy
A young couple must navigate a blossoming romance, amidst a war between their families' competing pizza restaurants.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
What Men Want
A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 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,, 28 May 2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
A Madea Family Funeral
A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
What Men Want
A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 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,, 28 May 2019
Little Italy
A young couple must navigate a blossoming romance, amidst a war between their families' competing pizza restaurants.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
A Madea Family Funeral
A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
What Men Want
A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 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,, 28 May 2019
BMDs Open Letter to President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Kang and Palapye Brigades
This has been your trend, your trademark and your identity image. This has been and continue to be your primary purpose. Your primary focal point has never been to serve Batswana. Your focal point is to justify that you are much better than former...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
BCP youth eye deposed BMD constituencies
The UDC is expected to have dealt with the allocation of the constituencies by yesterday.  The BCPYL president, Tlhabologo Furniture on Wednesday said that BCPYL submitted a proposal to the UDC National Executive Committee (NEC) pleading for...
79573,Kebone Laetsang,, 28 May 2019
'Thobela', Boom Shaka is in town
They will be performing alongside Kabelo ‘Bouga Luv’ Mabalane and Botswana’s very own Mapetla.  According to the organisers, part of the proceeds will be used to buy jerseys for students at Bokamoso Junior Secondary...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Botswana, Zimbabwe agree P1bn credit line
Investment, Trade and Industry minister, Bogolo Kenewendo told Mmegi this evening that the new deal was an expansion of a P500 million dating back to 2009. The 2009 deal would have seen funding at discounted rates provided by Botswana banks with...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Mpote appointed interim Zebras coach
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) announced Thursday that Mpote will take charge of the team as it prepares to face Angola in the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Francistown on March 22. Mpote will be assisted by Rapelang...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Back Page this week: Reds Sing The Blues
28 May 2019
Front Page this week: Kgosigate Extends To BelaBela
28 May 2019
BDF IX Ambush BMC Rebels
BMC were the first to bat and scored two runs through Keneilwe Moshoboro and Masego Seanogano. The ‘Meat Girls’ enjoyed the lead with BDF failing to score in the first inning. BMC continued with their good play into the second inning...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Departing Setsile Hands Galaxy Advantage
The attacker, who is set to join TS Galaxy in the South African second tier league, gave the fans a perfect farewell gift and was deservedly adjudged the man-of-the-match. The home side showed their intentions as early as the first minute. The team...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
Rollers 'Two' Good For GU
In the first five minutes, Rollers had already won two corner kicks with Segolame Boy and Tumisang Orebonye’s shots being deflected wide. However, in the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
DStv Debuts Controversial R. Kelly and Weinstein Scandals
Subscribers will get a chance to see the six-part series “Surviving R. Kelly,” and the crime documentary chronicling the saga of Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in The Harvey Weinstein Scandal. Surviving R. Kelly premieres with a...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
SkinFlint To Tour The US
The band will be touring the USA next month in supporting the legendary Soulfly as part of their Ritual incite. They will also share the stage with Kataklysm and Incite. African heavy metal fans ‘maroko’ enjoyed a variety of rock music...
78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 28 May 2019
Cassper Nyovest Lights Up YAMAs Pre-Party
Not because he has disappointed before, but the question on many revellers’ minds was whether ‘Mr Fill Up’ would perform like he did during his previous shows locally. However, his response was spot on, and he undisputedly owned the...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
NDB Takes Drastic Steps To Avert Closure
The rationalisation and optimisation exercise which took six months came in the wake of a radical strategic plan that was meant to drive the bank towards profitability and sustainability. Last December, the bank parted ways with their staff after...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
FNBB Eases Foreign Currency Transactions
Dubbed “Forex Online”, the platform enables online payments and transfers of foreign currency for both individual and corporate clients, eliminating the manual process of submitting telegraphic forms at the branch. According to the...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Sefalana Partners FNBB To Offer Cash Withdrawals
Through this partnership, all FNBB card users can withdraw cash at any of the Sefalana Hyper or Cash and Carry store tills, a move that will bring convenience to their customer base. Sefalana currently has three Hyper Stores, 26 Cash & Carry...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Local Leatherman Aims To Become Top Entrepreuer
Zekis Leather Work manufactures leather products like belts, sandals, bracelets and leather paintings; it also deals with shoe repair and upholstery covering of car seats, chairs and sofas. Narrating his journey, Motlokwa explains that it all started...
78767,Kaone Maje,, 28 May 2019
Lentswe La Batswapong Responds To Maele
Under normal circumstances we would not respond to such utterances but after considering that the remarks were made at a public sacred place –kgotla, we feel obliged to respond lest the MP’s utterances are misconstrued to be indicative of...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Lets Team Up To Defeat Corruption
There has been reports of corruption, where accusing fingers have been pointed at those in power and their allies or close associates. When compared to other countries, Botswana has continued to enjoy somewhat good corruption ratings according to...
540,Monitor Editor,, 28 May 2019
You are under arrest!
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 28 May 2019
BDP Womens Wing Chair Rallies BDP To Back Masisi For Presidency
Makgato used a short video recording which is currently going viral amongst Ma-domkrag, urging them that  this is not the  right time to vote  for any other person, especially with few months left before the General Elections. In...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Robbery Convicts Granted Leave To Appeal
The Francistown Magistrate’s Courts had sentenced the duo of Oteng Chapson and Ronny Siziba, to 10 years each in jail in 2016. Chapson and Siziba then approached the Francistown High Court seeking leave to appeal both their convictions and...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,78899,Lesedi Kegorogile,, 28 May 2019
Crammed Classes Blamed For Poor JCE Results
Borolong residents unwaveringly pointed fingers at jam-packed classes at the junior secondary school, which they share with neighbouring Chadibe, for the dismal performance in the just-released JCE results. The school got 30.4% with only three...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Sefalana Reveals Its Diversified South African Investment Model
The strategic partnership also have enabled presence in Northern Cape, Western Cape,  Cape Town,  and Eastern Cape. The consortium already is working on a plan to add 10 more stores under its portfolio. Sefalana invested some R250m into...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Artisan Graduates Want P72m From Govt
From 2013 August, the Department of Tertiary Education Financing (DTEF) took a decision to stop sponsoring technical colleges and brigade students. To rectify the matter, the Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training stepped in...
78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 28 May 2019
Ambitious Sefalana Diversify Business In 2019
The group is to launch latest divisions that include a water bottling factory and a fruit juice production facility at the same premises that houses its UHT milk production plant in Gaborone. Unveiling the Group’s half year results for the six...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Sefalana Botswana Weathers Storm
The division’s Sefalana Cash & Carry Limited contributed 55% and 23% to the Group’s revenue and profit before tax for the reporting period, the Group’s Finance Director Mohamed Osman announced on Friday. The Sefalana...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Epic Fight With Leopard Leaves Humu Poorer,Weaker
Humu was at Magothwana cattle post in the outskirts of Mahalapye East on April 15, 2018 with two other men when the leopard pounced on them from nearby bushes.  While the other men escaped Humu’s legs became as heavy as lead, resulting...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
'No Child Should Walk Barefoot To School'
Pupils, more especially in rural area, would benefit from the initiative that should resonate with  another initiative, Leave-No-Child-Behind-For-African-Development. Dare-to-Dream is a social enterprise dedicated to the advancement of youth,...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Manual Workers Union Emerge Victorious
The two, Molemosi Teemane and Nicholas Sekwenyane had approached the High Court urgently seeking an interdiction against their disciplinary hearing, which was scheduled for last Friday. Although it is not yet clear why the two have been cited for a...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
BDP Ex-Employees Take Employer To Labour
This came after the chairperson for the labour committee refused to represent the party in a case in which two former employees had taken their employer (BDP) to labour, The Monitor has learnt.  According to a source, the case was supposed to...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Makgophe Withdraws Interdiction Of Officers
Makgophe had a change of heart on Monday as a contempt of court charge for interdicting loomed menacingly. Two police officers, Moshe Garebamono and Thatayaone Marope had been suspended from duty on half pay after they were alleged to have engaged...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
BMWU Pleads For BCL Former Workers Accommodation
The liquidator of the mine recently issued letters to  BCL’s former workers requesting them to vacate the mine houses by the end of January following the expiry of their lease agreements. At the request of the government, the liquidator...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Eager Kagame Botswana Visit 'Imminent'
Kagame has been adjudged the ‘2018 African of the Year’ at the eighth All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA). Masisi, together with First Lady Neo Masisi and Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Bogolo Kenewendo, and their...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Botswana Mourns Reverend Boniface Setlalekgosi
Bishop Setlalekgosi who retired in 2009, died at Gaborone Private Hospital on January 25, 2018 at 4:30pm. Setlalekgosi was appointed Bishop in 1981, and ordained in 1982. He made history by becoming the first Motswana Bishop and the second bishop of...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
DIS Raid Kgosi-Linked Bela Bela Quarries
The Monitor has been reliably informed that the five agencies investigating Kgosi have cast the dragnet wider to even probe companies owned by those with links to the former spy chief. The agencies last Wednesday raided Bela Bela Quarries, which has...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Is The Bible Still Relevant?
They asked many questions which resonated with their audience. If you would like to view the full interview, go to my YouTube channel: Ashley Thaba. Click on the video titled “Breakfast show 2”. But for those who don’t have the...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 28 May 2019
We Can Play In World Economies
The forum is an important gathering for the world economies, and politics, as it is where leaders meet in private and public forums to share ideas, engage in talks for trade, direct foreign investment, source financial injections (aid for mainly...
8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 28 May 2019
Why We Should All Be Feminists (IV)
By definition, botho is said to be the social contract of mutual respect, responsibility, and accountability that members in society have towards each other and defines the process for earning respect by first giving it and to gain empowerment by...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 28 May 2019
The Battle Of Mosita (Part 3)
The next morning the Boers found the battlefield deserted. Low on water for his men, horses and oxen alike, the ailing Pretorius decided to give up the chase and head back to Mooiriver. For his part, the Barolong booRatshidi’s Kgosi Montshiwa...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
School sports in dire state
This was said by Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA), president Joshua Gaotlhobogwe at the COPA Coca-Cola launch this week. Gaotlhobogwe said this year’s secondary schools competitions have been hit the hardest by the deadlock as...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
NSAs differ on Act review process
Some feel that they should have been invited for a workshop to conduct the review instead of being requested to submit their concerns as individual NSAs, while others agree with the process of submitting comments. Botswana Cycling Association (BCA)...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Sharps back in the market for new coach
Moseki joined Stars in January from Jwaneng Galaxy where he served as an assistant coach. He became Sharps’ fourth head coach in less than two full seasons after Keitumetse ‘Pio’ Paul, Rapelang ‘Razor’ Tsatsilebe and...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
Decision time as BAA goes to the polls
BAA has faced a tough few months, and it would be interesting to see how affiliates vote, with incumbent president, Thari Mooketsi, throwing his name in the hat for re-election. The elections are being held under the new constitution that would...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Ramokate says hes no lapdog
Ramokate told Mmegi Sport that they both have their roles to play. He explained that there is no possibility of anyone overshadowing the other.  When asked if there are National Sport Associations (NSA) who ignore the Botswana National Sport...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
The story of Wanderers formation
Over four decades later, the story of Morupule Wanderers’ formation is still as interesting as if it just happened yesterday.  The nostalgic journey of the mining team provides an insight into perseverance, tenacity and resoluteness. It...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg,47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 28 May 2019
Boyos journey with Wanderers
He led Wanderers to successful playoffs against Jwaneng Fighters. His outfit dumped Fighters 4-2 in aggregate. His immediate intentions are to stay at the club and help it settle in the top-flight league in the next two seasons. He is yet to put pen...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 28 May 2019
Mojaki could land BFA GM post
The new person will be responsible for all national teams, travel, bookings and to liaise with international clubs, amongst other duties. Mojaki was in a two-horse race with former Gaborone United general manager, Olebile Sikwane. It is said...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Beware of unscrupulous election funders
Of particular interest to the discussions is that Botswana, a landlocked Southern African republic considered one of the oldest democracies in Africa, does not have laws regulating political funding. Coupled with that, government does not finance...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 28 May 2019
Tourism Benefits
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 28 May 2019
Ga re tshwantshwanye
Ke gore, go sa ntse go na le sengwe se re batlang go se bua, bangwe ba re, go se tshwaela. E ne ya re go alela kgang ya rona ya maloba ra re, mono  Botswana, re na le dipaka tsa ngwaga tse di farologanyeng thata ka go nna selemo go tloge go nne...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Emboldening Paul Kagame - rolling the red carpet and giving a dictator the green light
State visits are not merely ceremonial, but are politically inspired and purposeful to increasing Botswana’s diplomatic influence, business links and furthering national interests. But this visit is bound to have an opposite effect, backfire...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 28 May 2019
Vote for country
In fact, they were many. He concealed a report into possible corruption by members of his cabinet, signed death warrants recklessly and the record would reflect that he was occasionally given to intemperate conduct.  Once, he did manhandle a...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 28 May 2019
Is Africa cyber-crime-savvy?
It started with loud music and the smell of marijuana. When South African police stormed a hotel room in the Western Cape they found six people huddled over 32 computers and mobile devices. This extortion syndicate was extracting millions of dollars...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Of 'our' billions and backyard banking
Legend has it that there was ululation and jubilee in the air as euphoria engulfed the dusty, economically insignificant then tiny nation of Bechuanaland. Many submitted ‘she’ would become a charity case. Forgive my use of the word...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Angola prepares red carpet for Botswanas elephants
President Masisi is planning a two-day visit to Angola soon to meet his counterpart, João Lourenço on the touchy issue of elephant overpopulation in Botswana. Angola is part of the Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Beggars on beaches of gold
In 2009, government needed money after the global financial crisis burst into the country, crashing production at Debswana as well as other crucial mines and sectors. Despite the fact that the local private sector, particularly pension funds, had...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
New Capitol to screen local short films
Tau, who is also a talented poet, writer and director, has a film titled Section 82 that will be screened on July 8, while Kebiditswe’s Hidden Scars will be screened the following day. Both films showcase struggle, abuse and violation of human...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
The Meating to warm Waterfront
As the winter days get colder and shorter, many prefer to be in the comfort of their own homes and not patronising events. The Meating will be a home-away-from-home event where comfort will be the order of the day.   Though not new, The...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 28 May 2019
DJ KSB to perform in Maputo
The DJ who recently performed in Limpopo, South Africa for the Youth Day Celebration on June 16 told Arts & Culture that he has decided to do an appreciation tour around Southern Africa in clubs and pubs.  He said this is his first tour...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Thousands expected at Annual Desert Walk
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) vice chairperson, Gabobofane Gabobofane told Arts & Culture that the deadline for ticket sales is June 30. He said preparations are going well and they have set a target of 3,000 participants....
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Date My Family Botswana premiere is here!
The show is exclusive to Zambezi Magic channel 160 on DSTV and will air every Thursday from 9:30pm  to 10:30pm. Multichoice in partnership with Botswana Life Insurance made this possible for Batswana. During a press briefing in Gaborone this...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 28 May 2019
Million viewers agree with Vees Dumalana
All it took was a video shot on the street with his day one fans to achieve this. Published on February 16, 2019, Vee Mampeezy’s Dumalana video has now become the fastest local video to reach a million views on YouTube (in five months)....
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Diamonds good continues in Botswana
Speaking at the Plenary Meeting of the Policy Dialogue on Natural Resource-based Development hosted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris, MD of Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), Marcus ter Haar commented that,...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Step into the digital era, women entrepreneurs urged
While many women entrepreneurs in Botswana rely on physical word of mouth and street sales to sell their wares, the advent of the Internet and its various products, including the digital marketplace are an opportunity not many are taking advantage...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 28 May 2019
MDCB begins studying Lucara equity deal
Lucara is famous for discovering the 1,109-carat Lesedi la Rona and the 813-carat Constellation in 2015, before unearthing an 1,758-carat stone that is yet to be named earlier this year. Lesedi la Rona was sold for US$53 million (P566 million at...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
China in Africa: Unlocking a continent of possibility
And none more so than China. Its sustained courtship of the continent has seen China and Africa bilateral trade and investment reach astronomical levels. According to 2018 trade figures, China’s trade with Africa totalled US$205 billion. And a...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
BR risks 'derailment' over P4bn in uninsured assets
BusinessWeek has learnt that the rail utility has been in this situation for some time and is forced to dig into its own pockets to cover liabilities that arise from train accidents and other incidents. According to the Auditor General, BR used to...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Govt could hike P15bn bond limit, move to monthly auctions
The central bank, as policy advisor to government, is leading the review of the Medium Term Debt Management Strategy, which initially ran from 2016/17 to 2018/19. The BoB and other experts believe government’s traditionally conservative...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
You can now study online with BAC
BAC launched the BPP online study mode that will give flexibility and access to study with partners IBTC, a South African distance and online professional college with over 2,000 students in South Africa which is sole holder of BPP license for the...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
TVET, a solution to youth unemployment
It is highly probable that my mother would have rejected that idea. There was no career guidance those days and therefore I ended up doing what the Ministry of Education officers chose for me considering my examination results.  My mother did...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Russia refutes US allegations of 'very low-yield nuclear tests'
The Russian Federation considers claims that it may be conducting very low-yield nuclear tests as a crude provocation. This accusation is absolutely groundless and is no more than another attempt to smear Russia’s image. Regrettably, such...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
On the outcomes of the 2019 Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum
The XXIII Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) was held on June 6-8, 2019 with more than 19 thousand participants and 4,8 thousand journalists from 145 countries taking part. Most participants, 1072, came from China. The USA...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Limkokwing offers self-sponsored students up to 50% sponsorships
In its continued efforts to providing quality education and positioning itself as the number one market leader in the creative and innovative driven industry within the tertiary education in Botswana, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Stepfather found guilty of raping stepdaughter
Yesterday, Magistrate Kose Makobo convicted a Zimbabwean man-whose names have been withheld for ethical reasons-of raping his stepdaughter in 2016. In the case, the victim attended a primary school in one of the local schools here.  The court...
81204,Gofaone Mapugwa,,81106,Esnath Samuel,,76059,Kaelo Kebotse,, 28 May 2019
Man guilty of stabbing girlfriend to death
Justice Bashi Moesi returned a verdict of guilty against Cheleketo Pitso, 39 for the January 29, 2015 murder of Segamang Bantwaetse at Sepalola. Pitso, who was represented by attorney Isaac Seleka, had elected to give unsworn evidence during his...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
UDC rebuts Masisi assassination hearsays
The UDC hosted a press conference at the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) house on Wednesday afternoon to respond to the allegations and another story, which puts says the party’s president, Duma Boko was in cahoots with people who want to topple...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 28 May 2019
Countries gain from conservation tourism summit
The new initiatives were announced at the close of the African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) Environment Africa Wildlife Economy Summit in Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, attended by the Presidents of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, and Namibia, and...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Childrens Act contradicts other laws
However, 10 years after the formulation of the legislation, it is evident that there are challenges in the implementation of that Act. Speaking at the ongoing Botswana Civil Society Child Rights Convention in Gaborone earlier, social worker Moffat...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
BDP faces unrest in Mogoditshane
This came after a report that some councillors were de-campaigning BDP aspirant candidate Tumiso Chillboy Rakgare and the branch committee wanted to suspend the alleged culprits. Four councillors who awee alleged to be de-campaigning Rakgare and...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Court orders DPSM to review its directives
Justice Abednego Tafa also ordered the DPSM to pay the ministry workers remote area service allowances dating as far as back as April 1, 2013. That was after the Ministry omitted the officers from the directive No 2 of 2013 and refused to add them in...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
CITW ponders more conservation clubs
One of the main aims of the environmental conservation clubs is to teach children how to conserve the environment and impart leadership skills to the children from a young age. Speaking to Mmegi on the sidelines of Wilderness Safaris stakeholder...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 28 May 2019
NBFIRA pursues CMB affiliate over P164m
CMB is in liquidation following a long drawn out legal battle with NBFIRA and the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund over more than P500 million in pensioner funds alleged to have been mismanaged. The former asset manager’s affiliate, CMB...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Cultural norms incite sexual abuse of women
Speaking during Botswana Family Welfare Association (BOFWA) Sensitisation of The Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) project in Gaborone yesterday, BOFWA programs manager Senzeni Makhwaje said even though the topic is barely talked about in...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Moyo acquitted ofillegally owning rhino horn
In the Dumisani Moyo case, who was acquitted and discharged of a single count of illegal possession of a rhino horn, it may be apt to refer to his case against the State as a rhino horn race. There seems to be no end in sight in this race between...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
IEC unfazed by 'mekoko'
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has so far registered 223 mekoko for council seats and 21 candidates to contest for parliamentary seats. This number is likely to grow since registration only stops after dissolution of Parliament. In...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
BPF starts slow
FRANCISTOWN: It’s a given that things have not been rosy for the convener of the BPF, legislator Biggie Butale and other interim leaders of the new political organisation. Reports show that even for the registration process, the Registrar of...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Million viewers agree with Vee's Dumalana
28 May 2019
Inside Page this week: Gov't could hike P15bn bond limit, mobe to monthly auctions
28 May 2019
Front Page this week: BPF off to a slow start
28 May 2019
Back Page this week: Panic sets in at Chiefs
28 May 2019
Zebras assistant coach to join Flamingoes
Tsatsilebe sealed the deal with Flamingoes while in camp with the national team here last week. The former Gaborone United coach will succeed Zambian tactician, Dominic Changwe whose contract was not renewed last December.  Former Flamingoes...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Dumbo
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Cold Pursuit
A grieving snowplow driver seeks out revenge against the drug dealers who killed his son. Based on the 2014 Norwegian film 'In Order of Disappearance'.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Escape Room
Six strangers find themselves in a maze of deadly mystery rooms, and must use their wits to survive.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Dumbo
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Cold Pursuit
A grieving snowplow driver seeks out revenge against the drug dealers who killed his son. Based on the 2014 Norwegian film 'In Order of Disappearance'.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Escape Room
Six strangers find themselves in a maze of deadly mystery rooms, and must use their wits to survive.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Dumbo
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Cold Pursuit
A grieving snowplow driver seeks out revenge against the drug dealers who killed his son. Based on the 2014 Norwegian film 'In Order of Disappearance'.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Escape Room
Six strangers find themselves in a maze of deadly mystery rooms, and must use their wits to survive.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Khumoetsile Kgosidialwa
28 May 2019
BDP train
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 28 May 2019
Congratulations President Masisi!
The voters have made their choice and it is President Mokgweetsi Masisi who will be sworn in as the President of Botswana on Friday. We would like to take a moment to congratulate the President and his party, the Botswana Democratic Party, on their...
540,Monitor Editor,, 28 May 2019
Young Coach Takes Charge At City Stars
Mokoke replaces Enosi Mmesi who was shown the exit door on Thursday following a poor start to the season. In his six games reign, Mmesi won once, lost twice and played three draws. “MoCity management have faith in Pepezino. Young ambitious...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
Bikers Race Against Time For Championship
The duo are set to make their debut at the 52nd edition of the Roof of Africa race to be held in Lesotho from December 4 to 7, 2019. The race dubbed the ‘Mother of Hard Enduro’ is one of the toughest technical races on the continent. It...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
All Eyes On Notwane, Gunners As League Resumes
The two sides have had a difficult start to the season both on and off the field. Before the season even started, they were docked six points each after failing to comply with the club licensing requirements. As if that was not enough, Gunners found...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Sporting Icons Secure Seats In Parliament
A number of sporting heroes secured seats in the new government during the general elections while only a few lost out.  The biggest winner is former sports broadcaster, Tumiso ‘ChilliBoy’ Rakgare. He has made a name for himself as...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
Molapo Eats Brings Vibrant Local Culinary Experience
The event, which includes a pop-up food court hosted within the piazza, brings a differential atmosphere that centres on local culinary talent, music and foods. “Molapo Eats is an entertainment filled, culinary delight that offers mall...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Farmers Market Hosts Pop-Up Market
Farmers market held a pop-up market at the Basilico Italian Restaurant on Saturday for businesses in the arts and craft and in the agricultural industries respectively. Farmer explained that the first event was a Christmas fair which was successful...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 28 May 2019
Da Capo Sets Bahama Alight
Despite the theme, a lot of revellers did not stick to the dress code, but still proved to be a lively crowd on the night. South African Da Capo owned the night in his one-hour set. The 27-year-old renowned DJ whose real name is Nicodimas Sekheta...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
Wedding Dance Masters For Hire
But in Botswana stylishly dressed bridesmaids and groomsmen, twisting and turning to music behind the groom and bride, are what light up weddings. Otherwise the nuptial festivities do not leave lasting memories. This is where Thapelo Mbali comes...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 28 May 2019
Young Farmers Look To Agri-Tech Solutions
Speaking to BusinessMonitor, the association’s chair Karabo Molefe called for the change of mindset in agricultural business and for farmers to be ready to venture into value chain. He said it is time to diversify the economy with agriculture...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Making Hay While The Sun Shines
Nevertheless, this is the year where aspiring council candidates and Members of Parliament get to spend their last Thebes to secure their future for the coming five years. Just like the past election years, this time around we have seen political...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Homemade MayGlow Finds Its Niche In Cosmetics
Cosmetics is one such area that Batswana youth are venturing into producing and selling locally- and organically made products as their demand is growing. Mavis Mokaloba, founder and CEO of MayGlow Skin Care has grabbed the opportunity to own a...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 28 May 2019
Homemade MayGlow Finds Its Niche In Cosmetics
Cosmetics is one such area that Batswana youth are venturing into producing and selling locally- and organically made products as their demand is growing. Mavis Mokaloba, founder and CEO of MayGlow Skin Care has grabbed the opportunity to own a...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 28 May 2019
Tatitown Police Investigate Double Murder-Suicide
It is suspected that a young man killed his partner and another man he suspected his girlfriend was cheating with and later committed suicide. Bodies of the three were discovered by a friend in a shocking state inside a hut. It is alleged that the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
The Return Of Lord Dumms
Saleshando returns to Parliament with a good harvest of a total of 15 UDC legislators elect, majority of whom are endowed with good educational background. This is expected to add value to debate and articulation of issues. Unfortunately, the team...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
How Parties Fared in 2019 Parliamentary Election
The BDP continued its 53-year rule by winning 38 seats in the 2019 polls. The results of the election, however, came with many surprises, which some people did not expect. While many parties contested in the election, the real competition was...
420,Maureen Odubeng,php85BC.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
'Mokoko Wa UDC' Wins, Rejoins Party
According to Roller Setlabane, he decided to contest independently after his party Botswana National Front (BNF) of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) denied him an opportunity to contest the primary election against Bashi Thiite who was the...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Observers Declare Poll Free, Fair But Urge Reforms
The SADC Election Observation Mission (SEOM), African Union Election Observation Mission and Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries were all in agreement that the polls were free and fair. However, the three bodies made recommendations in...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Gobotswang Tastes Victory In Parched Sefhare/Ramokgonami
Gobotswang finally won the constituency after several unsuccessful attempts since 2004, wrestling it away from Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) Dorcas Makgato, garnering 9,341 votes against her 5,562 votes. However, the Botswana Congress...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Makgato Reflects On Loss
Prior to the elections, Makgato and Khama were involved in an exchange of words during campaign rallies, going back and forth after the latter went to Makgato’s constituency to campaign for Umbrella for Democratic Change’s (UDC) Dr....
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Triumphant Molao Decries Loss Of 3 Wards
In the 2014 general election through his party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Molao managed to win all of the nine council wards in his constituency making it a stronghold for the ruling party. However, in the recent general election, matters...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Newly-Elected MP Kgafela Rallies Support
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) snatched both Mochudi West and East constituencies from the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). Kgafela said both constituencies need development. “I do not want us to be divided, we need each...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Defeated Goya Had Big Plans For Palapye
The Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) fallen giant had plans to address the issue of construction of a new hospital as one of the major concerns in Palapye, a constituency along the A1 road which draws people of varying interests who would need...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 28 May 2019
Digwa Disputes Election Results
Digwa lost to incumbent Slumber Tsogwane of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) at the just ended 2019 general elections. Digwa won by 6,713 votes while Tsogwane notched 7,006. Michael Molatlhiwa of the Alliance for Progressives attracted 344...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
BDPs Popular Vote Slightly Goes Up
They say this year’s election shows that the BDP has appealed to more people as compared to 2014. “The BDP had a sympathy vote from people because of the former president Ian Khama. People were not happy with the fact that Khama was...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Is It Really Gods Call
Last year God gave me a very clear calling. He clearly told my husband and I to produce a marriage show for BTV. I do not know ANYTHING about TV production – or at least I didn’t last June when God laid this clear vision in my mind. I...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 28 May 2019
The Rich Kid And His Ball
He was always immaculately dressed. He had the ball and he owned a bicycle. We would fight to be the ones to push him when he was riding his bicycle. One day you’d be lucky and he’d allow you a short ride. But that was over within f...
83116,Thulaganyo Jankie,phpeXoOl9.jpg, 28 May 2019
Masisi O Biditse, Batswana Ba Arabile
“Tamati so-so so-so-so-so! O rata mang?! Nna?! Ga ke go rate!” Following the announcement by the Chief Justice that President Mokgweetsi EK Masisi avrupa yakas escort is the elected President of Botswana, the chant of the tamati so-so...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 28 May 2019
Ntwa Ya Hitler 11 - "The Homefront"
This meant that women as well as men were mobilised, though in the case of Botswana not as soldiers.  Elsewhere, over three million women, mostly Russians and Chinese, but also many Americans, British (such as the late Lady Khama) and others...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Congratulations Mr President
The ‘election bug’ had affected a good number of Batswana. One could sense the tenacity that came with the electioneering ambiance. At times, the situations became so tense that very close friends or relatives could be seen to be in...
75200,Ignatious Njobvu,, 28 May 2019
Back page this week: Sports Persons Secure Seats in New Gov't
28 May 2019
The excruciating wait
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 28 May 2019
Congratulations! Now the work begins
The campaign has been difficult, intense and at times disheartening. Emotions have run raw, tempers have flared and patience has been worn thin. Characters have been tested. You came out on top. Good for you. But now the work begins. The 2019...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 28 May 2019
Gabatshwarwe tests uncharted waters in Ghana
The tournament starts on Saturday and runs until November 3, 2019. It would be the first time Gabatshwarwe participates in the showpiece. Last year, Naledi Marape represented the country and brought home a bronze medal. Gabatshwarwe qualified by...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 28 May 2019
Babui gets another shot at Africa title
The 24-year-old lost to champion, Tholumusa Ngema of South Africa through a unanimous decision in May. Babui became the third local boxer to have a shot at an international title after Leslie Sekotswe failed to clinch IBF Bantamweight title against...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
Deaf sport excluded from Botswana Games
The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) has excluded deaf sport from the programme, which has not gone down well with Botswana Deaf Sports Federation (BDSF) president, Shirley Keoagile. Keoagile told Mmegi Sport that there was discrimination...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Boys meteoric rise stalls
Segolame Boy scaled the football ladder at a blistering pace, which left the football family in unison that his silky skills were the right product for export to the South African or even European markets. He collected countless individual...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Challenges lie in wait for new sports minister
The incoming minister faces a litany of challenges that have continued to plague sports in recent years. The sports body, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) is battling its own demons, with a restructuring exercise likely to lead to job...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Stop-start season disrupts rhythm
The league started late owing to sponsorship challenges and when it got underway, international dates have interrupted action.A difficult season for most clubs, which face financial challenges, has got worse with the stop-start action. Most of the...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Mmelesi thrives at Sua after GU snub
Mmelesi signed for Flamingoes in the off-season after failing to secure a move at BTC Premiership side, Gaborone United (GU). He was lured to Flamingoes by team coach, Rapelang ‘Razor’ Tsatsilebe who has been given a target of helping...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Premier League games make way for polls
The Botswana Premier League (BPL) said the decision was meant to allow all the stakeholders a chance to cast their votes.  “After consultation with the Botswana Premier League Management Committee, we agreed to postpone Week 7 fixtures...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
GU faces Ndlovu dilemma
Ndlovu collapsed while taking the team through its paces early September, and was admitted, initially in the intensive care unit at Gaborone Private Hospital, before moving to the general ward. He is making progress in his recovery but the club has...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Teachers to receive long overdue sports payments
According to a savingram from the department, the Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE) has managed to secure funds for athletics allowances. The department said it was working around the clock to transfer the funds to Botswana Integrated Sport...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
MFT feature films to debut on DStvs Zambezi Magic
The two films will be broadcast on DStv’s Zambezi Magic (channel 162) - a hyper-local channel that offers a mix of locally produced content for six markets in Southern Africa.  The Painting aired on October 18 2019 at 9pm whilst Savannah...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Team Distant goes international
The decision was also based on the fact that the two remaining members decided to spread their wings and learn different cultural music so that they could explore more diverse cultures. In an interview with Arts and Culture, one of the group members...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
DJ Kaizer drops yet another new album
This comes after his album House Inception Volume 1 which released last year gained a lot of recognition in the local music industry. The new album consists of 15 tracks amongst them been truth featuring Sallie, Khumbaya  featuring Motlha,...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
TWIM author identity to be disclosed
Motsamai who has published many stories under her Facebook page Two Wrongs In Maun (TWIM) remains anonymous to a lot of her diehard fans. In a matter of a few weeks this talented writer will unveil her true identity to her legion of fans from...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Nominas Amadlozi launch slated for Bahama
The artist who was born in Zimbabwe and was raised in Gaborone gained recognition through her debut music video Mamaland, which was a hit with over two million views, is yet to stake a claim in the local market even though she has been doing well...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Makgadikgadi excursion sets Masa Fashion Show tone
The participating 13 designers had spent three days in the untouched canvas of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans set as the inspiration for designers and backdrop to their designs’ photo shoots while at Pelican Lodge and the Elephant Sands Lodge. The...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Serowe voters sing the blues in the queues
They feel the preparations of the just concluded national polls disregarded them.  Modiredi Monthe defined the past polls as the worst in his view since he started voting during the nation’s second polls in 1969. He was a 14-year-old...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
The battle for the soul of the country
Which party would win the majority was never in doubt in the preceding years, but this year was different and filled with uncertainty. The parties made serious attempt to debate polices. It is also reasonable to assume that more than a few of those...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 28 May 2019
Foreign investors appetite for BSE soars
According to a Botswana Stock Exchange Limited (BSEL) report made available on Tuesday, foreign institutional investors’ contribution to total equity turnover between January and September 2019 was pegged at 42.2%, up from 35.5% the previous...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
How digital transformation is accelerating growth in Africa
As we have seen so many times before, the continent has the ability to leapfrog technological trends and, with the rapid scaling of digital technologies, we believe there are huge opportunities waiting to be exploited. The explosion of digital...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Big Five lose ground in banking sector
Lack of commercial banking sector competitiveness has long been a thorn in the side for regulators, as the dominance of a group of established players has meant market access issues for new entrants and the potential for ‘cartel’ type...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Debswana output steady despite faltering demand
De Beers, which owns 50% of Debswana alongside government, has thus far recorded year-to-date sales of $3.21 billion compared to $5.39 billion and $5.31 billion by the same time in 2018 and 2017 respectively. Rough diamond sales for the year have...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Shock as woman presumed dead turns up to vote
The incident left presiding officer at the Eloyi polling station, Pako Sepekere-Notice shell -shocked. The issue could not be resolved and she returned home without casting her vote. Sepekere-Notice said it was the first incident of its kind in this...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 28 May 2019
BDP giants fall as BPF tenses political muscles
Armed only with the claim that he was still popular in the vast GammaNgwato territory, Khama was brave enough to sell the notion of forming a party – a breakaway from the BDP. The BDP was formed amongst others by Khama’s late father, Sir...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
UDC cracks BDP strongholds
This is a first in the history of Botswana politics, for the opposition to dislodge the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from its long held traditional stronghold of GammaNgwato. The emergence of the BDP breakaway party, Botswana Patriotic Front...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
BDP women trio beat the odds
History shows that before this trio, there were women of substance who were literally untouchable in the male-dominated game and stood the test of time. They incessantly beat their male counterparts to their own game. Politicians like Pelonomi...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Thiite torpedoes Noahs Ark
Noah Salakae of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) promised Gantsi North voters ahead of the 2014 general elections that he would ‘build an ark’ to solve their problems, which included poverty.  But Botswana Democratic...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg,75687,Mompoloki Rankgate,, 28 May 2019
UDC breaks Selebi-Phikwe Easts 15-year-old resistance
The mining town was known as a hotbed of opposition politics, although at the time of the delimitation exercise, it was under the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The late Daisy Pholo was the Member of Parliament, having defeated opposition...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
The fall of UDCs Young Turks
The three Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) council candidates are Arafat Khan of Borakalalo ward in Molepolole North, Phenyo Segokgo of Sefoke ward in Tlokweng and Kagiso Thutlwe of Village ward in Gaborone. They did not see the losses coming and...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
UDC smells rat as BDP sweeps the South
However, an analyst, Lesole Machacha, believes the reason behind some of the high profile losses, which include party president Duma Boko, is the coalition’s failure to connect with the masses on issues that appeal to them. “Boko was not...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
BDP revels in 'southern comfort'
For example, for the first time the BDP won controlling council seats in Lobatse, Gaborone, Tlokweng and in areas like Mochudi while the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) only won a single council seat in those areas. However, the ruling party...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
UDC loses ground in southern strongholds
Since the days of Kgosi Bathoen II of Bangwaketse, who gave up bogosi to join politics, Kanye in particular has always been capital of opposition politics in Botswana. The opposition’s popularity in the South extended to the Kgalagadi in the...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Big winners and losers
LOSERS  DUMA BOKO The ‘Gladiator’ has fallen much to the astonishment of many, including friends and foes. This is a man in whom many people had invested a lot, in terms of resources, goodwill and of course emotions. He is the...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Mafoko ao, ga se reka
Meletlo e, e tshwarwa ka kgwedi ya Lwetse e le masome mararo le Phalane a tlhola letsatsi. Mongwe a bo a ka botsa gore, e le eng go tlhophilwe malatsi a mabedi a go nna one a go ipelela boipuso jwa rona. Batswana ba re, letsatsi la Lwetse a le...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Batswana React To Poll Results
Kefilwe Veronica Mooketsi Dr E.K.Masisi deserves to be on that seat, he is politically mature and he only wants peace n tranquility for Batswana, he joined politics to serve and represent us Batswana well, because within the short period he was the...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Business Botswana North region Director Eileen van Der Est
BB's 25th northern fair opens tomorrow
BB regional manager north, Eileen Van Der Est told Mmegi that the logistics for the trade fair are complete. She said that some of the exhibitors have finished setting up their stalls. Van Der Est said that the five-day trade fair will be one of a...
Esnath Samuel 28 May 2019
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Media fraternity calls for review of belief system
The petition match will start from the Three Dikgosi Monument tomorrow at 1 mid day and then proceed to the Ministry of Health and Wellness where the petition will be handed over the petition to the ministry. The campaign will be held under the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 28 May 2019
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Gov't imposes ban on live pig
Following the ban, the Department of Veterinary Services advises farmers and the general public that importation of live pigs has been banned due to an outbreak of the African Swine Fever reported in South Africa.  A statement from the...
Mpho Mokwape | 28 May 2019
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The resurrection!
Selefu 28 May 2019
Seabelo Modibe
Modibe, HHP's widow in war of words
This was after Sengadi accused Modibe of slandering her name and submitting HHP’s name to the SAMA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Modibe told Showbiz that Sengadi did not have the right to submit HHP’s name to the SAMAs....
Mompati Tlhankane | 28 May 2019
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