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Back page this week: Clubs told to hire security officers
Staff Writer 24 January 2020
Inside Page this week: Mafitlhakgosi diversifies
Staff Writer 24 January 2020
Inside Page this week: Mascom set to flex its muscles
Staff Writer 24 January 2020
Front page this week: BURS raids unsettle big wigs
Staff Writer 24 January 2020
Is sports politics driving away capable leaders?
As a result, sport has suffered a reversal in fortunes, with a Sports Pitso mooted as critical in mapping the way forward. Former Botswana Golf Union (BGU) president, Enoch Mushango said some people have lost interest in sport. “We have a lot...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 January 2020
Mascom to the rescue of Tokyo 2020 team
BNOC introduced various initiatives to raise funds for the team including the 16789 SMS campaign, meant to lobby support from the public to donate towards the team’s preparations. Mascom chief executive officer, Dzene Makhwade-Seboni said the...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 January 2020
Vikings lose patience over case delays
The club approached the BNSC seeking to overturn the ban imposed by Botswana Softball Association (BSA) over taking the mother body to court. Vikings lawyer, Yul Shara Moncho of Moncho wa Moncho Attorneys said they feel the BNSC was not giving the...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 January 2020
Gaborone set for inaugural Gabs July
The competition will be held at the Sebele Horse Race Track on July 4. The winner of the main event, the 120km endurance race will pocket the six-figure prize, the highest in local horse racing. Speaking at the launch in Gaborone on Thursday, Gabs...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 24 January 2020
Frustrated Sabure shuns chess call-ups
Her frustration saw her quit the national team in 2015, and Sabure said she does not get the recognition she deserves. “I am sabotaged, that is why I decided to focus on playing outside the country. I have decided to leave the country for the...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 January 2020
Under-17 girls off to finish Zim
After a 5-0 drubbing of Zimbabwe a fortnight ago, the team visits their peers at the Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday afternoon. A brace from Dimpho Sedirwa and a goal each from Precious Tlhapi, Yaone Modise and captain Lorato Motlogelwa gave the...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 24 January 2020
Tonota aim at two birds after Rollers draw
The two sides will meet in a fortnight, with the minnows enjoying home ground advantage, although the venue has not been confirmed. Firstly, the Tonota side is determined to progress to the next stage of the competition, and secondly, they are...
Chakalisa Dube
| 24 January 2020
Teams talk tough ahead of Top 8 semis
Township Rollers, BDF XI, Jwaneng Galaxy and Orapa United have previously won the Mascom trophy before and each side is looking to create history, by grabbing the new trophy, which carries an improved P1.4 million prize money. Two-time champions,...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 24 January 2020
Flamingoes look to push on as action resumes
Flamingoes take on Calendar Stars in Francistown tomorrow. The match might turn out to be an entertaining affair as both sides have been doing well this season. After a slow start to the season, Stars are now in position four with 19 points....
Chakalisa Dube
| 24 January 2020
Gobuiwang's dream crumbling
Gobuiwang or ‘Mokwena’ as he is affectionately known has asserted himself as of one of the most influential and powerful names in local football circles. His reputation soared when he led Township Rollers for over a decade until 2015. In...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 24 January 2020
Clubs told to hire security officers
Clubs are expected to have submitted names of their security officers by January 31. “Clubs that do not have security officers are advised to make the necessary appointment and submit the information to BFA,” the BFA said, in a...
Staff Writer 24 January 2020
Go a nametsa
Gompieno re utlwa fa baithuti bangwe ba sekole se sebotlana sa Molapowabojang ba abetswe mesangwana. Ka palo, bana ba go bolelwa e le basetsana ba le masome mabedi. Gongwe bangwe ba ka tsaya gore mesangwana e, go buiwa ka mesamo e re bayang ditlhogo...
Sebofo Motshwane 24 January 2020
The elephant in the room: Large class size
Batswana treat teachers as slaves and they have never taken it upon themselves to really understand the truth about the education system, holistically. That there is no political will when it comes to education is glaring. If there was, government...
Mmaotho Segotso 24 January 2020
Expropriate land and give unemployed graduates a chance
Otherwise it should just be posted online and Dr. Thapelo Matsheka should go to Bluetree and play golf. True, we like the pomp and ceremony that comes with the event but in the end, it is all useless and a waste of security personnel that should be...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 24 January 2020
Squeaky-clean Botswana loses its sparkle
Botswana used to be referred to as a ‘beacon of hope’ in Africa, but it seems it is no longer the case. This was because the land-locked Southern African country was known for being orderly with a functioning democracy, maintaining rule...
Mmegi Editor
| 24 January 2020
MTN Bushfire presents Short Film Festival 2020
As one of Africa’s largest and most inclusive music and arts events, MTN Bushfire has earned its global reputation as a distinctly African, yet globally-infused world-class festival experience. This distinctly African, yet globally infused...
Staff Writer 24 January 2020
Wilderness promotes sustainable development
Launched in partnership with African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board, collectively called the Akagera Management Company (AMC), Magashi forms part of Wilderness Safaris’ objective to build sustainable conservation economies in Rwanda. It...
Staff Writer 24 January 2020
Heritage pageant grand finale in September
According to the pageant organiser, Pearl Ntshole, they not only want to instil ethnic pride but also confidence. She said that they came up with the beauty pageant after realising that there were Batswana who still believed in such...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 24 January 2020
Vee marketing on Another Level
Speaking of levels, the hitmaker recently released his first single of the year 2020 titled Another Level and he showed just about everyone how to craft an effecting marketing campaign across various digital platforms. Some people may think that...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 24 January 2020
Mafitlhakgosi diversifies
The all-time favourite traditional dance group, Mafitlhakgosi popularly known for bursting with skill and energy and sizzling performances has grown to provide more than just entertainment in the form of dance. While they have a long list of...
Victoria Marumo 24 January 2020
Investors identified for Airport City
Briefing the media this week, SEZA’s acting CEO Thatayaone Ndzinge said they would approve investors within the next six months who will develop the first phase of Airport City situated in the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA)...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 24 January 2020
How to get out of serious debt
It’s a financial embarrassment letter - warning that he has fallen below the minimum acceptable net take- home salary. Innocent feels that the letter is very stern: it states that he must find a way quickly to improve his situation, or face...
Correspondent 24 January 2020
NBFIRA steps into Bona Life crisis
Veteran retirement fund administrator, Paul Masie has been appointed Bona Life statutory manager, tasked with assessing the firm’s challenges and potentially recommending solutions. Alternatively, Masie could also recommend the firm’s...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 24 January 2020
Mascom set to flex its muscles
The mobile carrier’s plan to be the ‘preferred service provider’ involves wooing away customer numbers from the other players in the market by bringing all needs under one roof. Botswana has one of the world’s highest mobile...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 24 January 2020
France and terrorism in Africa: French ambassador responds
Such statements are unfounded and convey a false image of French action in sub-Saharan Africa. The French government has never been involved in financing terrorism or rebel groups in the Central African Republic or the rest of the African...
Correspondent 24 January 2020
Is the judiciary a trustee of society?
The recent dismissal of UDC petitions merely on account of technical grounds, not based on substance, reminded people of the way Mme Pelonomi Venson-Motoi’s case was knocked out. This rejoinder is inspired by learned Justice Key Dingake’s...
Correspondent 24 January 2020
Re-imagining Parliament with multi-partisan consensus
But it seems the institution itself is hell-bent on being stuck at this intersection when the way to go is as clear as crystal. Parliament has seen its fair share of very liberal members over the years. But the dumbing down effect of party caucuses...
Bakang Ntshingane 24 January 2020
Another international trip! Will it give us jobs?
Selefu 24 January 2020
Murder accused Mujanki in fresh bail application bid
Mujanki’s current application was his second bid to regain his freedom. In November last year, Justice Lot Moroka dismissed Mujanki’s first application for bail pending trial. Amongs other reasons, Moroka dismissed Mujanki’s...
Taelo Stompie 24 January 2020
Analysts endorse calls for Boko's removal
Recently BCPYL enthusiastically declared that the UDC president Boko should step down. The BCPYL said Boko failed to come up with strategies that have electoral traction, which is why the opposition coalition performed badly in the 2019 general...
Chakalisa Dube
| 24 January 2020
Masisi's SG choice
This time around the party will have its congress that is likely to be held in Gaborone and a hot contest is brewing for Secretary General (SG)’s office. BDP will hold its elective congress in July after it was postponed last year due to the...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 24 January 2020
Meet Naomi: Nxakato's Form2 highflyer
Higgins didn’t show any respect for her Form 3 seniors after skipping a class to sit for the JCE and passed with flying colours. She beat the odds of having to study for combined classes in a short period of time. Her pass with flying colours...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 24 January 2020
Mogale JSS teachers decry dilapidated school, houses
They further state that they believe he is compromised. Some of the things the teachers complain about include extra pulmonary tuberculosis that affected four teachers, allergic reactions, staff health and safety emanating from poor drainage system,...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 24 January 2020
Dispute over community assets divides Palapye
Palapye Development Advisory Trust (PDAT) announced recently that its term has elapsed and it is prepared to give way to a new trust, Palapye Community Development Trust (PCDT) that would take care of community assets. PDAT took over in 2014 from...
Koketso Kgoboge 24 January 2020
Butterfly takes Magosi to court
Known as ‘Butterfly’ in the covert circles, Maswabi will butt heads with the government and DIS director general, Peter Magosi over various decisions taken against her, which include withholding her full salary for the month of January...
Mpho Mokwape
| 24 January 2020
DIS denies 'opposition onslaught'
FRANCISTOWN: First, there were reports that the DIS targeted mainly opposition operatives who were incessantly arrested without charges in what left many believing that the whole exercise was meant to disadvantage the opposition. The picture painted...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 24 January 2020
Bigwigs unsettled as BURS uncovers billion Pula vehicle scandal
Launched recently, the campaign is focusing on all vehicle dealerships countrywide, particularly the notorious imports common in areas such as Mogoditshane. The tax agency has warned that its efforts will also extend to individual innocent motorists...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 24 January 2020
Compensation-in-kind land policy raises eyebrows
Some critics question the Mogoditshane Sub-Land Board’s system stating that it goes against the one-man-two-plots policy. “There is no justification for six plots and it’s not systematic. Our people have been in the waiting list...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 24 January 2020
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