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Court of Appeal ends UDC petition case with dismissal
The CoA ruling has cemented President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s rule until 2024 when the next general elections will be held. Botswana held its general election on October 23, 2019 with the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) winning by a majority...
Staff Writer 31 January 2020
Sebina brothers' attorneys to grill Magosi
Magosi was moving an application in the Magistrate’s Court on February 13, 2019 for a warrant of entry, search and seizure in relation to Tshepho Tile Products, TTP, Estate Construction and Estate Property Investments. Kegone and Tshepho...
Oarabile Mosikare 31 January 2020
Back page this week: BFA eye Kaelo for TD's post
Staff Writer 31 January 2020
Inside Page this week: Here's what top musicians get paid
Staff Writer 31 January 2020
Inside Page this week: Can Matsheka deliver Masisi's promises?
Staff Writer 31 January 2020
Front page this week: DIS raids Dignia in Israel
Staff Writer 31 January 2020
Softball league wait continues
The traditional kick-off date for the BoFINeT Softball League is between September and October but teams have been kicking their heels on the sidelines. At a special general meeting held a fortnight ago, it was announced the league would start this...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 31 January 2020
Frantic efforts to qualify for Olympics
Volleyball and rugby have fallen by the wayside, after elimination from their respective qualifiers. Only three athletes, Christine Botlogetswe, Nijel Amos and Galefele Moroko have qualified. Athletics coach, Brendan Tautsagae said there is still...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 31 January 2020
'Lizzy' makes immediate impact in Rwanda
She plays alongside another local player, Tshiamo Chakalisa. Gasekgonwe’s talents have seen UTB qualify for the semi-finals of the Heroes tournament.Gasekgonwe told Mmegi Sport that she had a good game over the weekend, which helped her team to...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 31 January 2020
Mares find streams in parched conditions
With close to a decade after the continental cup showpiece, the Zebras’ displays have since dipped and they no longer command the same following as in the past. Instead, the women’s teams have emerged as the new, albeit, the lesser...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 31 January 2020
TAFIC criticised for lack of proper strategy
Despite constant financial challenges, TAFIC has always pursued promotion back to the Premier League upon demotion. The club’s technical director, Benedict Bayani said lack of a strong strategic and long-term plan is the main reason the...
Chakalisa Dube
| 31 January 2020
Grieving Green Lovers return to action
The Green Submarine were excused from action last week to allow them time to mourn their influential coach and owner. The Serowe side sits precariously in position 10, just two places above the bottom placed team in the First Division North...
Koketso Kgoboge 31 January 2020
New Gunners coach targets survival
Mokoke was appointed coach for the Lobatse giants on a one-year deal last week following his bitter split with Molepolole City Stars. He replaces veteran tactician, Stanley Mwaanga who left Gunners to join TAFIC over the Christmas break. Speaking...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 31 January 2020
BOTESSA spokesperson quits
Segabo said he wanted to focus on his studies, which is the reason he decided to take a break from the position. BOTESSA president, Keorapetse Setlhare said Segabo was busy with his studies at the University of Botswana (UB). “To us, he has...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 31 January 2020
BFA eye Kaelo for TD's post
Kaelo was tipped to replace Serame Letsoaka who left the BFA last December. Letsoaka has joined FIFA and reportedly recommended the former Security Systems coach to take over following his departure. Kaelo has confirmed that an approach from the...
Staff Writer 31 January 2020
Go a nametsa
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 mo go yone fa re robala, re e sama. Nnyaa, ga se eo. E, go buiwa ka mesangwana e e faphegileng, e...
Sebofo Motshwane 31 January 2020
Low teacher morale
They are the engine in the education system, literally. Not only do they teach, they provide children with the necessary motivation they need to succeed. Teachers need to be encouraged and supported so they are efficient and effective. Failure to do...
Mmaotho Segotso 31 January 2020
Dear, Justice Professor Key Dingake
I had the privilege of reading your thoughts on the judicial craft in a Mmegi article entitled “Theorising about Judgeship”. I celebrate the article Sir. Judges, in our jurisdiction, seldom feature in media space to share insights on...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 31 January 2020
Unemployment
Selefu 31 January 2020
Vote petitions - a lesson to Batswana
Five CoA judges Ian Kirby, Zibani Makhwade, Isaac Lesetedi, Monametsi Gaongalelwe and Singh Walia unanimously struck out the UDC appeals citing lack of jurisdiction on their part. Following the decision, UDC withdrew some of the petitions that were...
Mmegi Editor
| 31 January 2020
Chinese embassy doing all to insulate Botswana from the Coronavirus
In response to epidemic situation and the travel-rush of people during the Spring Festival holidays, the Chinese government has made the prevention and control of novel coronavirus-related pneumonia a national priority and set up a national joint...
Staff Writer 31 January 2020
Sefalana posts impressive half-year results
The group realised a whopping 48% sales growth, following a subdued two years. The Botswana Stock Exchange-listed grocer announced revenue of P2.8 billion, up 11% from last year. According to the latest report, Sefalana Botswana contributed 57% and...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 31 January 2020
Botswana not immune to global risks – report
Speaking at a seminar on Tuesday, Marsh Botswana CEO, Charlton Dzwairo pointed out that most of the risks outlined in the report were relevant to Botswana. “Last year was the hottest year on record and this had a negative effect on the...
Cavin Kanoko
| 31 January 2020
Short supply of quality leather hinders park plans
Special Economic Zones’ (SEZA) acting CEO, Thatayaone Ndzinge told BusinessWeek that the Leather Park business case had to be reviewed to ensure that the business is profitable. “We have been working closely with Local Enterprise...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 31 January 2020
No premature death for coal
Under the COP21 agreement, also known as the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, most developed countries globally made the commitment to resort to alternative low-carbon emissive solutions, deemed sustainable for electricity generation, industrial...
Correspondent 31 January 2020
Can Matsheka deliver Masisi's promises?
The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Thapelo Matsheka will present the 2019-2020 budget on Monday that will tick off item on the checklist of promises made while on the trail. Masisi has previously said he expects to see some of his...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 31 January 2020
Namibia warns Botswana despite 7-goal deficit
Botswana lead 7-0 from the first leg tie in Windhoek, and look all but set to progress. Addressing journalists in Gaborone on Thursday, Uerikondjera said her side is better prepared for the tie than the first leg and cheekily warned that they are...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 31 January 2020
Molapo Eats returns with a spoil for consumer choice
The market, which aims to nurture the buying power of local products, is expected to host around 35 businesses inclusive of food courts, fashion, beauty entrepreneurs and creative arts. This edition is about showing love through various local...
Staff Writer 31 January 2020
GoHard Clothing BW makes strides
The outfit has since grown and introduced new items to its line such as bucket hats, vests, basketball dresses, branded socks and funky packs. Brand co-owner, Baboloki Dambe, looks back with nostalgia, and a sense of utter relief at year 2010...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 31 January 2020
Segobaetsho adds charm to local comedy
He has brought a different concept to comedy and gained popularity in the process. In the past emerging comedians have brought totally different storylines and this has seen them winning fans from different walks of life. They include the likes of...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 31 January 2020
Kast finally drops new single
However, the Ndono hitmaker is looking to change that in 2020 after dropping his single titled Ntswembu. The man, who made history in 2016 when he walked from Maun to Gaborone in an effort to promote his Tlatsa Lebala campaign, seems to have...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 31 January 2020
Franco could become a millionaire after Soul Fill Up
The national stadium capacity is 25,000-seater, with Franco aiming to sell 20,000 tickets therefore if he goes on to fill the stadium and attract that number, he will become a millionaire by April 5. Already Franco is selling early bird tickets,...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 31 January 2020
Here's what top musicians get paid
Artists’ booking fees are not just dependent on the calibre of the artist one wants to book, but there’s actually a lot of variation from one artist to the next in terms of their cost. Some of these artists are crowd darlings, others are...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 31 January 2020
App companies a threat to workers' rights if unregulated
But what exactly is the price or cost of convenience? What is the true economic cost? More importantly what is the human cost? Like most of you I love convenience but I also hate the price which such convenience comes with. As we incorporate the gig...
Correspondent 31 January 2020
Why is poaching prevalent in Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta?
First as a concerned citizen, I call upon President Mokgweetsi Masisi to stop forthwith being dishonest with Batswana. I listened carefully to his press conference on arrival at the VVIP lounge when he disembarked from the Qatar Airways flight on...
Correspondent 31 January 2020
Democracy on trial
Our disappointment with the judiciary is in its failure to provide any form of checks and balances, a necessary ingredient in the nourishing of any democratic system. We stated at our latest press conference, that it is our considered view...
Phenyo Butale 31 January 2020
Big corporations in the era of stakeholder capitalism
Although the President’s team didn’t take part in any of the discussions on the evolving nature of capitalism, I couldn’t help but relate the debate to our own shores where big corporations have become mega institutions interwoven...
Bakang Ntshingane 31 January 2020
Remembering Prof Temba Vanqa
Professor Vanqa was born in Lady Frere, South Africa on November 29, 1929. After acquiring a Diploma in Education in 1954, Prof Vanqa started his teaching career in 1955 wh teaching History and Geography in several schools. After three years of...
Correspondent 31 January 2020
High Court slaps Salakae with P21, 000 bill
The materials were supposed to be used as part of evidence had the case gone on trial. Salakae’s case, in which he complained about irregularities during the counting of ballot papers on election day was supposed to go on trial yesterday...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 31 January 2020
No Headmen of Arbitration for urban courts
This comes after a motion tabled by Kgosi Moeti Monyamane of Kgalagadi North region that requested government to appoint headmen of Arbitration for urban courts to settle civil disputes before they are taken to deputy court Presidents. Presenting...
Pini Bothoko
| 31 January 2020
Stray animals menace Francistown
The stray animals, dogs, donkeys and cattle pose various threats to people in the form of car accidents and diseases like rabies in the case of dog bites. Dubbed the “City of all things precious,” the stray animals have the potential to...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 31 January 2020
Petitions reveal need for electoral education
In an interview with Mmegi yesterday the IEC said Parliament was mandated with reviewing the Act and that there was nothing they can do if Parliament does not see the need for the Act to be reviewed. “These historical cases have shown that...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 31 January 2020
Court denies ex-cop Mojanki bail again
This was the second time that Atlholang Mojanki, who is accused of gruesomely murdering his ex-girlfriend, Bokani Socks, an ex-nurse at Nyangabgwe Referral, made an application for bail. Mojanki first applied for bail pending trial before Justice...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 31 January 2020
High Court rubbishes Magosi's evidence
The company that has been having a messy battle with government over the cancelled tender amidst allegations of security threat was last week Thursday given the tender back when the High Court rubbished the DIS warnings and ordered Ministry of Land...
Mpho Mokwape
| 31 January 2020
Choppies to retrench staff
Mmegi has been reliably informed that Choppies met with the Commissioner of Labour this week to discuss the developments. Even though the retail outlet has not laid out how many jobs will be cut, this publication has established that some of the...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 31 January 2020
Community elections turn dramatic
The incident happened in the middle of electing a new board for the besieged Palapye Community Development Trust (PCDT). Past reports had painted a gloom picture of the Trust that has been associated with maladministration and dire corrupt...
Correspondent 31 January 2020
DIS raids Dignia in Israel
The search was to establish whether or not the contract the spy agency had with the company was properly executed. It was also meant to ascertain if the former spy chief, Isaac Kgosi, had been paid any bribes by Dignia officials. Botswana...
Staff Writer 31 January 2020
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