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Taming the BDP

Selefu 22 November 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...

Mbongeni Mguni | 22 November 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...

Pauline Dikuelo | 22 November 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...

Correspondent 22 November 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,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 22 November 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...

Correspondent 22 November 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...

Cavin Kanoko | 22 November 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...

Mmegi Editor | 22 November 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...

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae | 22 November 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...

Correspondent 22 November 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...

Sebofo Motshwane 22 November 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...

Thabo Masalila 22 November 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...

Correspondent 22 November 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,...

Koketso Kgoboge 22 November 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...

Koketso Kgoboge 22 November 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...

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 2019

Amrouche replicates Tshosane's 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...

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 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...

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 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...

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 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...

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 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...

Koketso Kgoboge 22 November 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...

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 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...

Mqondisi Dube | 22 November 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...

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 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...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 22 November 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...

Pauline Dikuelo | 22 November 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,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 22 November 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,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 22 November 2019

Inside Kegomoditswe's 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...

Mompati Tlhankane | 22 November 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...

Bakang Ntshingane 22 November 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...

Correspondent 22 November 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...

Correspondent 22 November 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),...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 22 November 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...

Chakalisa Dube | 22 November 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...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 22 November 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...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 22 November 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...

Correspondent 22 November 2019

UDC's 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...

Chakalisa Dube | 22 November 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...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 22 November 2019

Monakwe's 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...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 22 November 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...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 22 November 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...

Staff Writer 22 November 2019

Shumba's 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...

Mbongeni Mguni | 22 November 2019