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Selefu 27 March 2020
Principles of writing
The productive language skill of writing has been paired with the receptive language skill of reading and their usage together is referred to as literacy. These two enjoy a symbiotic relationship with writing feeding off reading. In writing, one uses...
Mmaotho Segotso 27 March 2020
Insuring the survival of post-pandemic economies
NEW YORK: Lockdowns of entire cities. Panic in financial markets. Bare store shelves. Shortages of hospital beds. The world has entered a reality unknown outside wartime. The substantial increase in the scale and scope of government action needed to...
Correspondent 27 March 2020
Urgent need for an economic package to contain the COVID-19
We may not have registered the first patient yet, but there’s no denying that there is going to be enormous economic consequences on our economy owing to external factors. Remember, when South Africa (SA) sneezes, we catch a cold. ...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 27 March 2020
Moatlhodi uses his political skills to fight coronavirus
The controversial Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) legislator for Tonota recorded an amateurish video, which has since gone viral on social media, addressing his constituents and the country on the coronavirus. Moatlhodi used the same powerful...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 27 March 2020
Coronavirus intervention continues to cause confusion
Meanwhile, Senior partner at the law firm, John Kenneth Carr-Hartley on Wednesday took the government to court pleading for an order directing government to provide segregated, sanitary and hygienic conditions with proper infection control and...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 27 March 2020
In the eye of a quarantine storm
But the scene is sombre and sobering, she is unsure whom to approach. There is a heavy police presence. As she quickly does the math, she realises that this is not a place to cause a scene. She has walked into a much bigger and graver scene. She...
Thalefang Charles
| 27 March 2020
When the reality of quarantine kicks in
On Tuesday, dozens of Batswana came face to face with the scary reality of coronavirus. They crossed the border early in the morning and returned to a nightmare. At Pioneer Gate in Lobatse, medical practitioner, Dr Montoedi Matlhare found himself...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 27 March 2020
Extradition raises diplomatic hot potato
Last year in September, the DPP failed in its endeavour to repatriate a Tanzanian national who is charged with Kativa Diwanga of having killed a family of three in Gaborone. The Tanzanian citizen is currently in the custody of Namibian authorities....
Lebogang Mosikare
| 27 March 2020
'Butterfly' wants Magosi's decision reviewed
Maswabi, 46, charged with financing terrorism by moving money around, is also linked to former spy chief, Isaac Kgosi. She says the decision of the DIS should be reviewed as it had encroached on her rights as contained in her contracts. In a notice...
Mpho Mokwape
| 27 March 2020
DIS, NPF signatory non-existent - prosecutor
During submissions on Tuesday in relation to the State’s application for the forfeiture of assets order, State attorney Ernest Mosate said the NPF money that was allegedly laundered by Basis Point claiming to be in a contract with DIS was...
Mpho Mokwape
| 27 March 2020
PASDEC in coronavirus exposure allegations
The allegations come after the company brushed off its employees’ plea to get them hand sanitisers, clinical masks and gloves as some of the safety measures put in place to prevent the spread of deadly virus, it has emerged. With staff...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 27 March 2020
COVID-19: Lack of adherence to preventative measures a worry
Yesterday, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Peggy Serame announced that from tomorrow (Saturday) there would be no sale of alcohol for the period of 30 days following members of the community’s non-compliance with the...
Pini Bothoko
| 27 March 2020
Setlalekgosi JSS heeds the coronavirus message
The decision taken last week to close schools in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus outbreak did not affect the academic staff as they remained on duty. Mmegi news crew visited the school to observe some of the precautionary measures...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 27 March 2020
Porous anti-coronavirus measures raise red flags
FRANCISTOWN: A walk along the streets of Francistown and the Central Business District (CBD) shows that people are gradually taking heed of the measures the government has put in place to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus. It is now a...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 27 March 2020
Thamani quarantine condemned as 'unhealthy'
The quarantined individuals were taken from Ramokgwebana border on Tuesday upon arrival from Zimbabwe and were placed on a mandatory quarantine at the boarding dormitory. Both the citizens and non-citizens who are residents of Botswana were placed...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 27 March 2020
COVID-19: Botswana's first hunting season in jeopardy
Botswana Wildlife Producers Association (BWPA) is therefore asking government to extend the hunting season that was due to commence next month. In an external memo dated March 20, 2020, the association says the COVID-19 pandemic has severe...
Oarabile Mosikare 27 March 2020
Logistics become coronavirus' nightmare
When Mmegi crew arrived at Tlokweng border, it was not clear how the elderly and sick people, and those who came in ambulances from South Africa (SA) will be helped, as there was no medical doctor at the border at the time to deal with the...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 27 March 2020
Lack of equipment undermines Coronavirus fight
The internal report dated March 19, 2020 also reflects that Isolation Centres and Case Management Designated Areas for Serowe old IHS has 25 beds, four nurses and a doctor but functionally it is not ready together with the Okavango one located in...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 27 March 2020
Battlefront Arts and Stem nurture young talent
In an interview, founder Philadelphia Motladiile said the organisation targets children aged between one and 16 years-old. She added that they chose the age group because they realised that teenagers aged more than 16 years have real life...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 27 March 2020
Public speaking pageantry on the cards
In an interview with Arts & Culture, Motlhalamme said growing up he had no self-esteem and confidence. He explained that he later decided to face his demons and work on himself through reading self-help books, videos and attending classes like...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 27 March 2020
Chikumba takes Calendar to the stars
The former Notwane and Nico United goalkeeper was brought in as Calendar Stars coach three seasons ago taking over from Elias Chinyemba. Before his arrival, the team was experiencing a decline in performance. Since taking over Chikumba has changed...
Chakalisa Dube
| 27 March 2020
Returning Batswana DStv SA subscribers quarantined
Expecting to ease their way into the country they rather ended up quarantined instead of back at home enjoying the view from their screens. MultiChoice Botswana has revealed that as a responsible corporate citizen, they adhere to the Ministry of...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 27 March 2020
Kulenyane releases
So popular was the genre, it got exported abroad with likes of Shumba Ratshega, Ditiro Leero, Gong Master, Culture Spears and Matsieng to name a few getting international bookings, in the process becoming global household names. During that era, CDs...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 27 March 2020
Dramaboi finds musical pearl in deadly COVID 19
Ntleleng Metsi is a Setswana phrase meaning bring (fetch) me water! and it is no surprise because people have been advised to frequently wash their hands during the pandemic and constantly use hand sanitisers. The Candy hitmaker has even started a...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 27 March 2020
Olympics biggest casualty as busier 2021 beckons
The biggest 2020 casualty has been the Olympic Games which were to be held in Tokyo, but have now been pushed to next year, as the outbreak shows no signs of abating. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week announced the Olympics had...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 27 March 2020
Rejuvenated Orebonye serves timely reminder
The Mascom Top 8 final played earlier this month set up a perfect platform for striker Tumisang ‘Teenage’ Orebonye to remind fans of his qualities. The striker, who was tipped for greatness in the earlier years of his career gave Orapa...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 27 March 2020
Players urged to tap into branding
Speaking to Mmegi Sport, Nthoiwa said in local football where the majority of the players earn chump change, they should look for opportunities outside the football field as they stand a better chance at making money through their public...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 27 March 2020
Fencers remain in SA amid lockdown
The figure rose above 700 on Wednesday, and Pretoria has announced a 21-day lockdown. The three Botswana fencers are students at the FIE Fencing Academy in Johannesburg. Botswana Amateur Fencing Society (BFAS) spokesperson, Ewetse Khama said the...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 27 March 2020
Biker Mompe on rough path to greatness
Lebopo Mompe’s name is now synonymous with podium finishes in Mountain Biking (MTB) competitions. At 18 years, he has emerged as one of the country’s best cyclists and last year he made a deserved debut in the national team. The shy...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 27 March 2020
Pandemics and crises demand decisive leadership
After his administration-imposed travel restrictions on all official government travels, the President defied his own administration’s move to contain the spread of the coronavirus and travelled to Namibia for President Hage Geingob’s...
Bakang Ntshingane 27 March 2020
Coronavirus, the ultimate game spoiler
When the coronavirus broke out in Wuhan late last year, no one ever imagined the devastating impact it would have just months down the line. Lives have been lost, thousands more infected and jobs left in jeopardy. A jittery population has been...
Mqondisi Dube
| 27 March 2020
Kavazovic faces charge over 'potato league' post
Kavazovic made a series of utterances on his Twitter page targeting the BFA, league and journalists after his resignation at Gaborone United (GU). In one of his tweets, the Serbian coach called the local league a ‘potato...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 27 March 2020
Choppies withdraws from African troublespots
In an update to shareholders last week, directors of the regional grocer said full withdrawals had been finalised in Mozambique and Tanzania. “(In) Kenya, operations have since been scaled down to only two stores and negotiations are ongoing...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 27 March 2020
Thebe charged with reckless driving
The accident left Nkobolo hospitalised at Gaborone Private Hospital, where he underwent an operation. Thebe escaped uninjured. Thebe and Nkobolo broke protocol and sneaked out of Adansonia Hotel, where the national team was lodged. Botswana...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 27 March 2020
Strategic grain reserves are Coronavirus-proof, BAMB assures
South Africa entered a lockdown on Thursday midnight, while President Mokgweetsi Masisi yesterday warned Batswana that similar measures were imminent locally. While a lockdown would still allow cargo trucks in and out of neighbouring countries, as...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 27 March 2020
Front Page this week: COVID-19 to goble P40bn
Mompati Tlhankane 27 March 2020
Economy stares into the abyss
Besides the risk to workers, Mmegi is informed that suspension of some operations for Debswana could also be because buyers for its stones are unable to enter the country due to an 18-country travel ban imposed as part of measures to limit the deadly...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 27 March 2020
Demand surges for in-home entertainment
The prevailing circumstances have called on many across the world to adjust to new ways of living and working. Consequently, the set up has led to a sharp growth in the amount of content being consumed during this period. As media and entertainment...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 27 March 2020
Police charge two for violating coronavirus measures
Superintendent Lebalang Maniki of Francistown Central police station said that early this week his office arrested two people, a man and woman selling alcohol illegally. He said that the woman was arrested at Area A location selling alcohol from a...
Chakalisa Dube
| 27 March 2020
BSE stands tall as global markets crumble
Since late January, the pandemic has played havoc with global equity markets, as investors have rushed to dump their holdings either already experiencing earnings losses or anticipating them. Major equity markets such as the Dow Jones, S&P 500...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 27 March 2020
Editorial Comment: Declare lockdown NOW!
Although Botswana is yet to register its first confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus, government has moved swiftly since the beginning of last week to impose restrictions and measures targeted at combating any likely infections and curb the spread...
Mmegi Editor
| 27 March 2020
Economy needs stimulus of up to P4bn
On Tuesday, analysts at leading economic consultancy, Econsult said the outbreak of the pandemic was having a major, negative impact on the global economy, and, with some lag, on the Botswana economy. Econsult forecasts that the economy in 2020 could...
Thalefang Charles
| 27 March 2020
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