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Inside Page this week: DAI takes another stab at Miss Botswana

Mmegi Editor 21 June 2019

Inside Page this week: BIH pursues 'culprits' after P24.6m crack

Mmegi Editor 21 June 2019

Back Page this week: BFA feud pits Khama VS Khama

Mmegi Editor 21 June 2019

Front Page this week: BDP MPs face uncertainty

Mmegi Editor 21 June 2019

Botswana Patriotic Front

Selefu 21 June 2019

Conservation for celebrities

The most prominent and vituperative commentary emanates from the ranks of showbiz celebrities, a surprising source of ecological expertise. As a professional conservationist, the most disappointing characteristic of this debate is the paucity of...

Correspondent 21 June 2019

Seth's successful detour to softball

Seth used to play lawn tennis at Phikwe Primary School. But her mother transferred her to Masedi Primary School at her home village of Tonota. The move shattered the young girl’s dreams, as there were no tennis courts in the village. She...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 June 2019

Cheludo catches Australian eyes in an instant

David joined Panthers a fortnight ago on a three-month trial and made her first start in a 58-46 loss to Garville netball club. Speaking to Mmegi Sport, David said despite settling in at the early stages, she is struggling with the wintry...

Kabelo Boranabi | 21 June 2019

Bathai, Fichani to join BNSC board

The two were chosen to represent National Sport Associations (NSAs) in the BNSC board. The nominations have been submitted to the Elections Committee and they are now awaiting confirmation by the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 June 2019

Special vehicles take centre stage

Jwaneng has been the host for the last five years. After SACCS bikers pulled out of the marathon event, the limelight is now on the local special vehicles’ drivers to test their mettle against their South African counterparts on home soil. In...

Kabelo Boranabi | 21 June 2019

Pharaohs, Warriors get AFCON ball rolling

Kick-off is 8pm. The number of participating countries has been increased from 16 to 24 for the first time in the tournament’s history. Unfortunately, the Zebras of Botswana will watch the action from the couch, but the Botswana Premier League...

Mqondisi Dube | 21 June 2019

Mpote to remain assistant coach

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is in the middle of a recruitment exercise to appoint a new Zebras coach, after the departure of David Bright in February. Expectations were that Mpote, after a solid COSAFA Cup campaign, where he reached the...

Mqondisi Dube | 21 June 2019

Sports bodies move to clip BNSC wings

This comes ahead of the BNSC Act review, which is expected during the next annual general meeting in July. The NSAs feel there is a lot of interference from the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Tshekedi Khama. Botswana...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 June 2019

Leopards claw Tsotso out of Downs' misery

Tsotso signed for Leopards after enduring a frustrating spell at champions, Mamelodi Sundowns. Ngele left for South Africa in 2012 to join the now defunct, Platinum Stars.  He went on to be a key member in the Stars team where he made 46 league...

Kabelo Boranabi | 21 June 2019

BFA feud: A victor-less battle

Since assuming office early this year, Khama has made it clear that he is unfazed by BFA’s leadership style. In an interview with this publication a few days into his new ministry, the minister said he would engage the soccer motherbody to...

Mmegi Editor | 21 June 2019

COPA Coca-Cola kicks off with Digawana launch

Nthwalang are the defending Copa Coca-Cola boys’ champions, having won last year’s Under-15 title at the National Stadium in Gaborone. The national finals will be held in Gaborone from July 18 to 20, 2019.  This follows the zonal...

Correspondent 21 June 2019

Letshwiti welcomes FIFA ‘takeover' of CAF

FIFA and CAF released a joint statement yesterday, announcing that the world soccer body is taking control of the continent’s affairs. Letshwiti hailed the step, and said it was in the right direction in a bid to cleanse the game.  to page...

Mqondisi Dube | 21 June 2019

Geologists give up search for new 'Jwanengs'

Discovered in 1972, Jwaneng is one of the world’s richest mines by value, producing up to 15 million carats per year, the bulk of the country and De Beers’ production. From Jwaneng, the other significant discoveries have included the...

Mbongeni Mguni | 21 June 2019

Digital banking, convenience and financial inclusion

Digital solutions and the technology that enable them have evolved from being the basis of science-fiction concepts, to the tools of the more affluent in society and now in the hands of an ever greater proportion of our general populations. Digital...

Correspondent 21 June 2019

Steep targets set for insurance firms

The new regulations are in line with the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority’s (NBFIRA) push for a risk-based supervisory regime. Although the regulations kicked into effect on May 17, insurers have been given a 12-month grace...

Mbongeni Mguni | 21 June 2019

Dintsi motivates youth in new book

The book is titled Making Your Way Through The Maze. Dintsi has been a public servant at the Administration of Justice and later the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture Development in the Research and Marketing Unit of the Department of National...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 21 June 2019

BFA feud pits Khama vs Khama

The ex-president is the BFA patron while Tshekedi Khama is the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development. Ever since he took office in February, Khama has made it clear that he is unhappy at the way BFA conducts its business. He...

Mqondisi Dube | 21 June 2019

In Pursuit of Justice provides insight into judiciary

The book provides insight into the judicial world and helps the reader understand more about how judicial decisions are made with a unique perspective of a highly regarded internationally recognised jurist in Professor Dr Justice Key...

Correspondent 21 June 2019

Killa scales the hip-hop chats

One such is a 15-year-old local rapper known as Killa who not so long ago released his debut single, Demon and Angels. The single is the title track of the Extended Play (EP) that would be released later this year. In an interview Killa said the...

Staff Writer 21 June 2019

Jamming for good ploughs backs

After hosting he first event, the ladies were joined by a third partner, Game Bantsi who recognised their vision. Five years later they grew a brand that has influenced the Botswana lifestyle event scene. Quite like it, Jam for Brunch (JFB) is still...

Staff Writer 21 June 2019

Bananaemoji.com holds first Banana Club

The introductory session set out to unpack the topic, ‘Mental Health Awareness in the Queer Community’. The session took time to explore the impact of mental health on the gay community. Facilitated by Tanlume Enyatseng, a panel of...

Staff Writer 21 June 2019

DAI takes another stab at Miss Botswana

Development Advance Institute (DAI), a company engaged to restructure Miss Botswana, is taking another shot at the pageant this year’s staging following their three-horse race last year. After the ministry pulled out from their annual...

Mompati Tlhankane | 21 June 2019

UDC women fail to make up numbers

Opposition coalition women leagues under the UDC have not succeeded in their quest to have at least 10 female parliamentary candidates for the next general elections. During the last Botswana National Front Women’s League (BNFWL) congress,...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 21 June 2019

Mascom new exciting products and services

Over the years, Mascom, has seen us introducing cutting-edge products and services that provide the best value for the Botswana market. The following products and services were recently introduced to the market to cater for the different needs of...

Correspondent 21 June 2019

Opposing trade bullying, committing to equal and mutually-beneficial cooperation

Recently, I have read some reports by Botswana media, expressing worries about the impact that the friction may have on Botswana’s economy. In fact, the US trade bullying has not only harmed its own and China’s economy but also hindered...

Correspondent 21 June 2019

537 vultures poisoned

The poisoning was believed to have been caused by lacing of three poached elephant carcasses with a poisonous chemical which lead to significant mortality in vultures and eagles. A total of 537 vultures and two tawny eagles were found dead at the...

Staff Writer 21 June 2019

Hell-bent on making U-turn

When Argentine footballer Diego Maradona scored against England in the quarter final of the 1986 World Cup on June 22, 1986 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City using his hand, he named the goal Hand-of-God. While the England and Argentina match was...

Lebogang Mosikare | 21 June 2019

Palapye hospital hazardous to users

The staff raised the concerns when they summed up the terrible conditions of the health facility to a delegation of councillors from the Palapye Administration Authority (PAA) who were visiting recently. The visit, according to PAA chairperson,...

Koketso Kgoboge 21 June 2019

On duty violence worries BFTU

The union leader raised the sentiments following the death of a policeman after an attack while on duty; a teacher and recent incidents where two nurses and a patient where assaulted and robbed at Broadhurst 3 Clinic in Gaborone. “These are...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 21 June 2019

Nurses accuse gov't of laxity

Through their union, nurses disclosed that they are under attack,  and do not have a guarantee that they will make it home after reporting to work. Nurses say their lives are in danger whilst their core mandate is to serve lives. In light of...

Pini Bothoko | 21 June 2019

Botswana ranked 30th peaceful nation

Botswana dropped one place on the rankings. The drop in the index may be partly attributed to the increased house breaking, murder and rape cases. Some of the measures of peacefulness include: number of homicides per 100,000 people, likelihood of...

Lebogang Mosikare | 21 June 2019

Defectors did not serve the BDP officially - Medupi

The region is made up of Francistown East, West and South. It also encompasses Tati East, West constituencies and Tonota constituency. Speaking to Mmegi following the defection of James Kgalajwe and councillor Godfrey Kaelo who recently joined the...

Lebogang Mosikare | 21 June 2019

BDP Monarch North councillor resigns

His resignation follows that of 10 other councillors from the Central District Council who served Council Chairperson, Peter Williams with letters of resignation from the ruling party. In his resignation letter, Kaelo says he leaves the party to...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 21 June 2019

Alarm raised as elephants invade Khama Rhino Sanctuary

In separate incidents in recent weeks, a group of 14 cows and calves broke into the 8,600-hectare Sanctuary from the north, followed by five bulls, which reportedly returned again a day later. Wildlife officials told Mmegi the incursions were most...

Mbongeni Mguni | 21 June 2019

Community stands between govt and Joubert

Their awe-striking wildlife documentaries and fine art photography were a permanent display at the ministry’s waiting area and around the Government enclave. But now, there is no love lost between the two. Government is seeking to chase out the...

Thalefang Charles | 21 June 2019

Masimolole drags BDP to court

The former area legislator, Patrick Masimolole angrily uttered the above -mentioned words at those who expressed shock that he did not accept the results for the primary elections. The BDP internal fights for Mogoditshane, which date back from far,...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 June 2019

Gov't moves for Kgale farms title deed

The parties who appeared in court yesterday for a case management report are set to go for trial on October 23, 2019. They appeared after they were given time to sit down and sort out issues of facts and issues of law to be resolved during...

Mpho Mokwape | 21 June 2019

Masilo escapes hangman's noose

Delivering his ruling yesterday, Justice Tafa said there was no any degree of certainty that Masilo intended to murder former St Joseph College student, Tshepang Motlhabane. “Although I have found as a fact that he went to the deceased’s...

Mpho Mokwape | 21 June 2019

Okavango Wilderness Project makes history

Until Wednesday last week, local tourist guide Tumeletso ‘Water’ Setlabosha did not know anything about Rolex. But by the end of the National Geographic Explorer Awards night, the man from Jao Flats, deep in the heart of the Okavango...

Thalefang Charles | 21 June 2019

Ga se go tsenya moko

mme e re bangwe re itumetse,  ba bangwe ba lele ba re mogote o montsi o a ba lwatsa. Go tle mariga, e re bale ba itumela, ba itumelela gore mogote o montsi ole o fetile, bangwe ba lele ka mariga a a bo a tsile ka serame mme ke gone bao, ba...

Sebofo Motshwane 21 June 2019

The Central District will never be the same!

What, I asked myself, do politics of Ga Mmangwato – or the influence of Bogosi in politics – have to do with the concerns of the political landscape of Botswana? Under normal circumstances probably nothing, but escort bayan then, we are...

Thabo Masalila 21 June 2019

The gatecrasher at Debswana's 50th birthday bash

The latest figures from Debswana suggest the diamond giant will stop producing the shiny stones sometime around the mid-2050s. Should production reach that period, Debswana’s mines will be unrecognisable from what they are now. Jwaneng will...

Mbongeni Mguni | 21 June 2019

Blame government, not witchcraft

For those who hasten to rebut, the gist of this treatise is to expose the danger in blaming witchcraft and witches or occults instead of blaming the political system for failing the people. The argument is that the witchcraft scapegoat is likely to...

Khumoetsile Kgosidialwa 21 June 2019

Exploiting opportunities for job creation

Unemployment is the single biggest threat to national security that we face today. It is a ticking time bomb which can in time make the country ungovernable. Organised crime will soar, as the educated throw their arms into the air in desperation. The...

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae | 21 June 2019

Central District BDP MP candidates face uncertainty

The two represent the new reconfigured power dynamics in the country following the formation of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), an offshoot of the BDP, which enjoys Khama’s support. There is no middle ground, the electorate tell the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 June 2019