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Back page this week: Fight erupts over BFA TD's post
Staff Writer 14 February 2020
Inside Page this week: U.S graffiti artist to drill locals
Staff Writer 14 February 2020
Inside Page this week: Funders rally around Botswana's coal dreams
Staff Writer 14 February 2020
Front page this week: DIS hit with P100m budget cut
Staff Writer 14 February 2020
Cops warn soldiers as league swings into gear
Top of the fixture pile this weekend is the game between favourites, Police IX against their disciplined forces’ counterparts, BDF IX, in both the men and women’s sections. Police IX women are the defending champions and sit second on...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 February 2020
South Africa to clear P2.5m Youth Games debt
Mozambique is also in arrears, with P300,000 over due, after the country paid 50% of the participation fee before the games. Angola owes P50,000. African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 chief executive officer, Stanley Mutoya said South Africa...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 February 2020
Big guns miss out as table tennis selections kick-off
The first of the four rounds of selection was held last weekend at the BNYC Hall as the Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) starts preparations for the World Table Tennis Championships to be held in July. Four places were up for grabs in each...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 14 February 2020
Gov't owes teachers P32m
Responding to a question in Parliament this week, MOBE assistant minister, Nnaniki Makwinja said her ministry is yet to assist Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA) and Botswana Primary Schools Sports Association (BOPSSA) with subventions to...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 February 2020
The mere exposure effect hurting the African game
It is ages since legendary Brazilian, Pele predicted an African team would win the World Cup. Pele, a cult figure and considered one of the finest players to grace the soccer field, is now ailing, “too embarrassed” to be seen in public,...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 February 2020
Infantino railroads Africa into transformation agenda
While Africa has been a constant conveyor belt of talent to, particularly Europe, local leagues have continued to decline. In Botswana the effects have been devastating, with teams sweating out for ‘nothing’ in the current season, after...
Mqondisi Dube
| 14 February 2020
Relief for players from bankrupt clubs
Most local sides are struggling to pay players and face insolvency players. But in the event of bankruptcy, players would now get compensation from world soccer governing body, FIFA and global players’ union, FIFPro. The two organisations have...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 14 February 2020
Nduga picks up the pieces at Orapa
Nduga joined Sharps Shooting Stars in June 2018 from Nkwazi FC of Zambia. He did not take long to adjust to life in the Premiership, scoring key goals and providing several assists. But misery came knocking while he was at Sharps. The club started...
Chakalisa Dube
| 14 February 2020
Systems eye Makwengwe as Nare talks stall
Makwengwe who is on suspension at GU has been called for a series of disciplinary hearings, but no decision has been made on his future. He is seen as the man to replace Nare, who is reported to be heading for the exit door with just four months left...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 14 February 2020
Masitaoka, Fighters clash in Kweneng derby
Just two points separate the pair as they clash at the Solomon Dihutso grounds in Mogoditshane on Saturday afternoon. A win will extend Masitaoka’s lead to five points while Fighters have a chance to go on top by Saturday evening if they...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 14 February 2020
BNSC affiliates demand meeting with Rakgare
Some affiliates said they were in the dark regarding the BNSC annual general meeting (AGM) after it was postponed last year. Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) president, Oaitse Thipe said it was necessary for the minister to meet the...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 14 February 2020
Fight erupts over BFA TD's post
The post was left vacant following the departure of South African, Serame Letsoaka who has joined FIFA. Letsoaka had recommended Kaelo ‘Wire’ Kaelo to take over, but that has reportedly not gone down well with a certain section of local...
Staff Writer 14 February 2020
A mafoko a se mediwe
Go kaega fa tiro e, e ne e gogwa kwa pele ke Rre Karabo Tshweneyame wa Lephata la Temothuo e ruta ka tlhokomelo ya leruo mme thata e lebile podi. A e re pele ga re fetela pele, re tlhalose sengwe ke se. Bangwe ba a tle ba re lefoko...
Sebofo Motshwane 14 February 2020
Education expenditure
Investing in education isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s smart economics” Yoka Brandt. Developed countries have since time immemorial ensured that they pump money into education. We have however, only recently got...
Mmaotho Segotso 14 February 2020
The budget speech – Talk is cheap, the people need jobs (Part 2)
Vision 2036, is absolute tripe. We are just off another wild goose chase in Vision 2016 that the BDP government refused flatly, to account for. To postpone what they were supposed to have achieved in 2016 by a further 20 years is fraudulent. It is...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 14 February 2020
The 2019 Elections petition
Selefu 14 February 2020
Botswana needs bold strategies
The now all-too familiar calls for a boycott of local tourism are rising. The demonstration at Botswana’s Washington DC Embassy has presumably again taken place. The appeals to celebrities such as Ricky Gervais, Brad Pitt and Ellen DeGeneres...
Mmegi Editor
| 14 February 2020
Of body bags and poached rhinos
To my knowledge, the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) anti-poaching squads have killed well over 60 alleged poachers since the late 1980s with no discernible effect. The BDF has shot DEAD seven...
Correspondent 14 February 2020
Overview of key developments brought by the Competition Act Pt I
Unlike these jurisdictions whose competition law has been in operation for many years, Botswana’s first legal framework of competition law started with the national competition policy of July 2005. This policy, amongst other things, sets out...
Correspondent 14 February 2020
The Doctor Khumalo Story: A Football Biography by Olebile Sikwane
With passage of time that delightful little memoir rose up the bestseller lists and assumed the status of a cult classic for fans of the English game, particularly those who followed Arsenal. Fever Pitch coincided with the globalisation of the...
Botsalo Ntuane 14 February 2020
Botswana Radio is neither plural, representative nor diverse
Proclaimed in 2013 by the United Nations as a World Radio Day, it is a time when, not only the industry professionals but, the community at large must reflect on whether radio serves them right. This year, the day runs under the theme,...
Thapelo Ndlovu 14 February 2020
Criminalisation of State institutions: DIS, DCEC and DPP
In the bail application before Justice Michael Mothobi in Welhiminah Mphoeng Maswabi versus the State UCHGB 000411/19, it was alleged that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) together with the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS)...
Correspondent 14 February 2020
Does gov't regret not buying into Karowe?
Since its commissioning in 2012, Lucara’s Karowe Diamond Mine has fast built a reputation for finding some of the world’s most remarkable diamonds. From 2015’s 1,109-carat Lesedi la Rona and 813-carat Constellation, to last...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 14 February 2020
Debswana production softens to 23.3m carats
Last year, global diamond giant, De Beers, which owns 50% of Debswana, cut the target for its operations worldwide to 31 million carats, from an initial forecast of up to 33 million carats. De Beers has a policy of mining to demand and minimising...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 14 February 2020
Botswana unchanged in RMB investor attractiveness rankings
The annual survey covers Africa’s 54 countries and primarily ranks them according to economic activity, looking at market size and growth, as well as business environment. The authoritative report is a key instrument used mainly by investors...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 14 February 2020
Manager vs. leader: Five differences that set them apart
However, the differences do not make one of these roles excel over the other. The roles and personality types are equally important and beneficial in their own ways. Without one, the other would fall. It truly is a unique dependency that works to...
Correspondent 14 February 2020
Angolans inspect first diamonds polished in Botswana
Under a recently inked deal, Safdico has secured the rights to cut and polish up to 60% of Lulo Mine’s annual production. The deal is significant as it marks the first time a diamond cutting and trading firm outside the De Beers group, secures...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 14 February 2020
Funders rally around Botswana's coal dreams
The minister told BusinessWeek bankers at the Mining Indaba, which ended last week in Cape Town, had responded well to Botswana’s plans for its mammoth coal resources. Worldwide, major project funders such as the World Bank, International...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 14 February 2020
Rasethora's counsel on dating and success
In an interview with the 36-year-old author, he said his self help book entitled When Love Kills Success is about dating and personal success. He said the central message of the book shows people that sometimes many destinies or goals and...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 February 2020
Masa Gardens puts up yet another thriller
Although the event clashes with Franco’s much-anticipated Soul Fill Up festival, one of the organisers of the former, Thoko Ratsatsi is adamant that a lot of people have promised to grace the event considering that the picnic is a day...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 14 February 2020
African Roots Flava poised for Maun
The aim is to celebrate African culture through music, cuisines, arts and crafts. In an interview with the event’s marketing manager at Soul Jam Enterprises, Mopati Keboge told Arts and Culture that the tour event’s first edition would...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 February 2020
Local ARTvism blog to discuss LGBTQI sexual health
The platform is aimed at informing, inspiring and engaging with various key publics in an effort to lead a relevant and dynamic conversations. The third club session will delve into the topic “Sexual Health and Wellbeing in the LGBTQI+...
Staff Writer 14 February 2020
Stage set for unique loners' Valentine
The event, a first of its kinds, will feature performances from female DJs and the guest speakers include the founder of Motswana Woman Moral Education Specialist, Rachel Matshaba, founder of Ariel Image Consultancy, Kate Leboile and founder of Nalie...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 14 February 2020
U.S graffiti artist to drill locals
The was announced by the embassy this week on its official Facebook page. “Mr Maxx Moses will collaborate with local artists in support of a knowledge based economy and youth empowerment.” He will be in Botswana as part of the...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 14 February 2020
Leadership Guru to drill audience on ethics
The Luncheon, for executives, managers, business people, entrepreneurs, and those at different levels of leadership in the public sector, seeks to help companies provide better services to their clientele. It will feature a presentation by Professor...
Maureen Odubeng
| 14 February 2020
UB drops charges against deputy director
The deputy director, Beatrice Makhwade was accused of taking contract letters from confidential files of some of the former university directors and was to go before disciplinary hearing when she successfully interdicted the proceedings through a...
Mpho Mokwape
| 14 February 2020
Adopt-a-school initiative boosts Masunga Senior performance
Masunga attained position one in the North East region in the process outclassing other schools such as Mater Spei College and others, which are known for constantly posting good BGCSE results. Masunga also attained position two in national 2019...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 14 February 2020
Botswana's children investment under scrutiny
This was revealed by managing consultant at Speck Dynamics, Sennye Obuseng. He was making a contribution on Presentation of Analysis of National Budget from a Child’s Rights to Members of Parliament in Gaborone under the theme...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 February 2020
Cut 3 Project may expand lifespan of Orapa Mine
The GM disclosed that when updating various stakeholders during the 2020 OLDM Community Engagement Forum. Without giving much details about the Cut 3 Project because it is at pre-feasibility stage, Motlhabani stated that the proposed undertaking is...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 14 February 2020
Probe into BancABC 'stolen' millions complete
The case went before the Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court today and following revelations about the investigations one of the defence attorneys, Tebogo Tladi, requested that they be furnished with witnesses’ statements and all material in...
Mpho Mokwape
| 14 February 2020
Mogalakwe stumbles at finish line
Attorney Patrick Kgoadi said they would assess their prospects of winning their appeal before they could make a decision. The issue arose after the High Court dismissed Mogalakwe’s petition with costs on the 90th day within which election...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 14 February 2020
'Magosi violates Presidents Act'
The basis of the relocation of these security related resources was on account of a review of the security provision accorded to the former president in terms of resources being the security details, transport and other support equipment. Thus there...
Staff Writer 14 February 2020
Khama numb on resources withdrawal
“These are all administrative decisions and actions. They are the prerogative of the President. Either way I will not take any action this time because I want to be the adult in the room,” Khama said in an interview. Khama believes...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 14 February 2020
DIS hit with P100m budget cut
According to draft estimates accompanying the 2020/21 budget seen by Mmegi this week, Finance Minister, Thapelo Matsheka raised his axe across nearly all government ministries and entities, including perceived sacred cows. Last Monday, Matsheka...
Staff Writer 14 February 2020
'Channel DIS money towards combating crime'
Responding to the recent budget speech presented by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Dr. Thapelo Matsheka, Khama said given that crime, drug abuse amongst other social ills are on the rise, the government should be speaking of hiring...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 February 2020
Mmolotsi tells Masisi: 'Act on promises'
In his response to the 2020 Budget Speech, Mmolotsi said time was running out for the current administration to deliver on promises it made to the nation. He said since assuming power and from day one, there have been a growing trend of abdicating...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 14 February 2020
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