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Inside Page this week: Molosi, Locals Star In Inter'al Epic
Staff Writer 14 June 2019
Inside Page this week: Ranbow Nation
Staff Writer 14 June 2019
Inside Page this week: A reflection on the otherness
Staff Writer 14 June 2019
Inside Page this week: Choppies on knife-edge as damning report looms
Staff Writer 14 June 2019
Back Page this week: Galaxy threaten to take protest to CAS
Staff Writer 14 June 2019
Front Page this week: Mma V eyes BPF presidency
Staff Writer 14 June 2019
After the same sex ruling...
Sixteen years after the Court of Appeal ruled that Botswana was not yet ready for the decriminalisation of same sex acts, the High Court, in a compelling 132-page judgement on Tuesday, ruled that Batswana were, in fact, ready. The nation is only just...
Mmegi Editor
| 14 June 2019
Botswana faces Argentina as world cup starts
The men’s team is currently ranked number 13. Botswana finished second, behind South Africa, in the Africa qualifiers. The team’s coach, Pako Maforaga is on a mission and believes that his 13th-ranked charges are ready to take on the...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 June 2019
Rhinos' departure depletes Super Rugby
The Super Rugby division now has only Gaborone Hogs, BDF Cheetahs and Canon Jaguars. Rhinos assistant coach, Tiger Masinki told Mmegi Sport that they took an unpopular decision to focus their attention on the President’s League. He said the...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 June 2019
Concerns over African Games organisation
The Africa Union Sports Council (AUSC) gave the contract to ANOCA, to deliver the 2019 African Games (formerly All Africa Games), which will be held in the cities of Casablanca and Rabat. Morocco was selected to replace Malabo, Equatorial Guinea as...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 June 2019
Zebras make giant strides in Durban, but where to?
Mpote was just three games into his Zebras reign when he touched down at the King Shaka International Airport for the COSAFA Castle Cup tournament. At the end of the competition, he was nearly the hero, but like his predecessor, success had eluded...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 June 2019
GU lead transfer window activity
Former league champions, Gaborone United (GU) are the busier of the clubs. The Reds have already acquired the services of title winning coach, Madinda Ndlovu from Zimbabwean giants, Highlanders. The team is reportedly looking to bolster the...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 14 June 2019
Mantswe undecided on BFA presidency
Mantswe, who is the Botswana Premier League (BPL) board vice chairperson, stood in 2016, but came a distant third, behind Tebogo Sebego and the eventual winner, Maclean Letshwiti. He had anchored his campaign on ‘integrity’ promising to...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 June 2019
Rollers, Orapa primed for Orange final
Orapa United and Township Rollers will battle it out in the maiden Orange FA Cup final at the Francistown Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. This will be the second cup final meeting between the two sides with Rollers looking for revenge over the...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 14 June 2019
Btv to broadcast AFCON matches
The biennial tournament runs until July19, 2019. Btv head of sports, Edson Malebane told Mmegi Sport yesterday they were mid-way through negotiations to acquire the broadcast rights. He said it was a matter of time before negotiations are...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 June 2019
Galaxy threaten to take protest to CAS
Galaxy protested, after Miscellaneous failed to fulfil a fixture against Township Rollers in March citing late communication from the Botswana Premier League (BPL). The aborted fixture torched protestations from other clubs, notably Gaborone United...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 June 2019
Annual disco party at Grand Palm
Organised by The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort in Gaborone, the ‘70s and ‘80s Annual Disco Party, which is aimed at raising the profile of Botswana’s diverse artistic talents, set to offer the best in ultimate...
Staff Writer 14 June 2019
Music invasion flames up Mantshwabisi
The event, dubbed Phikwe Invasion rocks the former copper/nickel mine on June 22 at Makhubu where South Africans, Mafikizolo and Master KG, will square up against local hot properties, Charma Gal, Vee Mampeez, ATI, Bino and others. This year’s...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 14 June 2019
Gospel artist cheats death
Sengwaketse told Arts & Culture that he hit a cow on his way from Nata where he performed at a wedding. He said he met his ordeal at Mathangwane, 20 kilometres from Francistown. “There were four of us in the car. No one was hurt....
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 June 2019
Mmamotse hit maker to drop another sensation
The-24 year-old from Mmadinare, who has been quiet in the music circle for some time, has finally announced that he will in a few days release singles titled Bapa Le Nna Suzana and Phapha. Motlha, who just recently renewed his contract with Roc...
Ame Motimane 14 June 2019
A reflection on the otherness
The Gay community victory represents long-fought for political recognition and legalisation of identities that have been largely marginalised and stigmatised in society over the years. To mark the milestone, Arts & Culture looks at the way...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 14 June 2019
Statistics Botswana could launch PPI by September
The planned Producer Price Index (PPI) would measure the average change over time in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. The prices included in the PPI are from the first commercial transaction for many products and...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 14 June 2019
Locals lead Phikwe economic recovery
SELEBI-PHIKWE: Batswana investors have taken centre stage in the drive to turn around Selebi-Phikwe’s economy following the infamous liquidation of the BCL Mine left the town in dire straits. Following the closure of the over 60-year-old...
Koketso Kgoboge 14 June 2019
Khoemacau pledges P3bn in royalties to govt
The mine is being developed by Cupric Canyon Capital, a firm powered by London-based natural resource private equity titan, Global Natural Resource Investments. Cupric Canyon already has a funding package of P7.3 billion for Khoemacau, located on...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 14 June 2019
For some, same sex judgement leaves sour taste
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s judgement, the country is split in its reaction. Across age groups, religions, geographies, race and others, Batswana are far from being united on the decriminalisation of homosexuality. The divisions echo those...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 June 2019
Voices from the street
Victoria Dipholo “Even though everyone makes their own decisions, I personally think the new law that favours the LGBT community is not right as it opposes nature and our beliefs as Batswana.” Tomeletso Setlhora “This new...
Phatsimo Kapeng
| 14 June 2019
State's soft defence was doomed from Day 1
And going by what the bench of three judges wrote in their 132-page judgement, the State always had the pummelling coming. From the time the AG’s response to the case involved calling the 24-year old applicant a “cry baby” who was...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 14 June 2019
Quotable Quotes
Mmegi picks a few excerpts from the 132-page judgement “Should private places and bedrooms be manned by sheriffs to police what is happening therein?” “It is trite that sexual intercourse is not just for purposes of procreation....
Correspondent 14 June 2019
Rainbow nation: A front row seat to history
“In my view, the criminalisation of anal sexual intercourse between consenting adults in private, if indeed it has any discernible objective, other than enforcement of private moral opinions of the section of the community (which I do not...
Mpho Mokwape
| 14 June 2019
Gains, public activism pave way for same-sex in Botswana
Their willingness and resilience to publicly press for reform and respect for LGBT people and their rights in an environment that is often hostile or negative toward LGBT issues is particularly courageous. Having unsuccessfully engaged with...
Correspondent 14 June 2019
A re bue jaaka Pesalema
Dingwe di dirwe fela le fa go se na sepe sa go phimola mohuhutso wa phatlha. Mme ka ke tiro ya go ithaopa, e batle motho yo o boineelo, lorato, le pelotelele. Nngwe ya ditiro tse e bolelwa e le ya boloko jwa dikomiti tsa ditlhabololo tsa motse...
Sebofo Motshwane 14 June 2019
Of retired presidents, their benefits and the dysfunctional BDP Caucus!
In one of the biggest surprises pulled off by any leader, Masisi acknowledged making ‘a big mistake’ and went further to state, barring the amendment, government would be in a position to ‘suspend former President Ian Khama’s...
Thabo Masalila 14 June 2019
Only love, not cruelty, will save the world
Frankly, I am conflicted on that score on account of my Christian beliefs. I salute them for the singular bravery of undertaking such an infamous and controversial call. It’s a road fraught with difficulties. I have been where they are and I...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 14 June 2019
Zim cops in court for battery theft
The state alleges that constables Tapiwa Mugabe, 30 and Kenneth Chabaya, 28 were arrested at Dumela Industrial Site on June 3 in possession of 20 car batteries that their Botswana counterparts suspect are proceeds from criminal activities. It is the...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 14 June 2019
Plot thickens in BOPEU war
The union leadership led by acting union president Olefile Monakwe has filed an application at the High Court seeking an order compelling the two former leaders to return the union vehicles. This comes just a week after Mogwera also launched a...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 14 June 2019
Old Naledi Clinic pilots chronic drugs doorstep delivery
The system includes delivering high blood pressure, diabetes along with ARV medications at the patients’ doorstep. Greater Gaborone health management team chief medical officer, Dr Godfrey Simoonga said the clinic embarked on a project to...
Thandiwe Moyo 14 June 2019
Mojadife settlement gets ward status
The settlement is one kilometre to the north west of Mogobane village. Mojadife is an area located adjacent to Mogobane historically existed as a ploughing field area. Bamalete Land Board wanted to demolish households for people they considered...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 14 June 2019
Limko varsity escapes sheriff's hammer
The university that is currently in a legal battle with 42 former employees was to have its properties auctioned following a default award issued against them by the Department of Labour office early this year. According to court documents, on...
Mpho Mokwape
| 14 June 2019
Teacher invents drone
The mastermind behind the new gadget told Mmegi that a combat eagle rescue drone is a highly technological homemade aerial craft that delivers with precision, the demands of the modern day challenges. Morapedi revealed that the drone won first...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 14 June 2019
Shashe celebrates 50-year anniversary
Lekgetho, who herself is a head of department at the school, heads an organising committee that targets amongst others taking advantage of the impending commemoration to change the ailing fortunes of the school. The anniversary is billed for...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 14 June 2019
Moeng commemorates 70 years
Situated in the valley of Moeng, and surrounded by the Tswapong hills, the school that opened its doors to students in 1949 has for many years been known for its serenity away from the hustle and bustle of towns and cities. Historian and Ministry of...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 14 June 2019
Ex-BDP stalwart, Kgalajwe defects to BPF
Kgalajwe, a veteran Councillor for Satellite North ward in Francistown East and former city Mayor told Mmegi in an interview that it was indeed true that he has left the BDP for the BPF. “I had initially decided to stand as an...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 14 June 2019
Venson-Moitoi for BPF presidency
Venson-Moitoi challenged Masisi in the race for the nomination of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) presidential candidate in the coming general elections expected in October. It was monumental as it was a first in the history of...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 14 June 2019
Choppies on knife-edge as damning report looms
Sources privy to the ongoing probe claim that investigators are battling to untangle a complex web of ownerships and overlapping historical transactions involving senior executives that could have prejudiced the group and shareholders. Choppies has...
Oarabile Mosikare 14 June 2019
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