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Back page this week: BFA to receive up to P34m from FIFA
Staff Writer 03 July 2020
Inside page this week: Chef with a head for business
Staff Writer 03 July 2020
Inside page this week: Court rules Lerala's diamonds must return from Belgium
Staff Writer 03 July 2020
Front page this week: BPOPF 'heist' accused faces 30 charges
Staff Writer 03 July 2020
Break disrupts Spain-based starlet's charge
The starlet was crafting her name in the United Kingdom and Spain where she had started winning several tournaments before the outbreak curtailed her progress. Youri has represented the nation in a series of tournaments since 2018. She started her...
Koketso Kgoboge 03 July 2020
Botswana eyes 2024 Commonwealth karate tourney
The committee discussed amongst others, the hosting of the competition, where the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) got the nod to host the tournament. BOKA would now have to convince the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 03 July 2020
Crosbie takes break from racing
With more expected out of Crosbie, who managed to finish the most gruelling off-road race, the rider has decided to take a break, to concentrate on his construction business. Crosbie told Mmegi Sport this week his wife and he have been pushing hard...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 03 July 2020
Ex-fencing president drags BNSC to court
The matter will be heard at the High Court next year March. The three parties appeared before Justice Christopher Gabanagae for a pre-trial on June 24, 2020. The trial date has been scheduled for March 22 and 23, 2021. But other settlement...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 03 July 2020
The audacity of 30 years of hope
Only rivers are endowed with patience. They meander through valleys and highlands; they are broken, stuffed, clogged, decrease and increase until they ultimately reach the ocean. Like a rock that is hewn from the mountains by the marauding waters,...
Correspondent 03 July 2020
BDF, DWNP descend on Seronga as elephant deaths near 300
In a statement yesterday afternoon, the Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism Ministry said 275 carcasses had been found although there were up to 356 reported cases. Since the first official carcass was found near Seronga on May...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 03 July 2020
BFA faces tough call as Zebras remain inactive
It remains unclear when international football would return as CAF recently announced the postponement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals to 2022. The qualifiers are only expected to return next year if the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation...
Mqondisi Dube
| 03 July 2020
Players left jobless as contracts lapse
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is yet to set the date of the transfer window period thus casting a bleak future for elite players. The player registration period opens twice in local football, at the start of the season and mid-through the...
Chakalisa Dube
| 03 July 2020
TAFIC challenges BFA's decision
TAFIC chairperson, Carlos Sebina wrote to BFA chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo arguing the decision was unjust. “As (a) Premier League club prejudiced by the NEC decision, we object the legality, propriety and/or fairness of the said...
Chakalisa Dube
| 03 July 2020
Drago faces the chop at Wanderers
Wanderers narrowly escaped relegation in the just ended BTC Premiership season. The team was saved from the relegation battles by the Botswana Football Association’s decision to prematurely end the season with 10 games left, due to the...
Koketso Kgoboge 03 July 2020
Sports budget slashed by P6.7 million
The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC) permanent secretary, Kago Ramokate told Mmegi Sport that there has been a budget cut across all the ministries’ programmes. “The cut includes a five percent...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 03 July 2020
BFA to receive up to P34m from FIFA
The figure would potentially rise to P34 million if the local association utilises an interest-free loan facility provided by the world soccer governing body. BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti said the funds would go a long way in assisting football...
Mqondisi Dube
| 03 July 2020
A e se re tia
Ga re o eme, o okomele, o bone gore o ka sela eng mo go sone. O okomele mme o a fitlhele. O tseye o fetelele pele. Fa o goroga kwa gae o a tshotse, Setswana se re o tswa go itaya, o tla o iteile, mabowa. Se sa reye go itaya ka thupa, se raya...
Sebofo Motshwane 03 July 2020
Reading, studying similar but not same
Maybe it is because in the dictionary they are written as synonyms. However, the two are not the same. It is also important to note that the two are critical in learning and that there is reading in studying. Studying is the process adopted by an...
Mmaotho Segotso 03 July 2020
Tribute to our justice system
Its authority lies not in the use of coercive power, but in the social contract. Alone, the justice system, is the arbiter of truth. Its word is acceptably the last in every argument between private persons and between the State and...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 03 July 2020
Investigate mysterious deaths of elephants
According to a confidential report dated June 19, 2020 compiled by Dr Mike Chase of the Elephants Without Borders (EWB) a total of 356 dead elephants have been observed in the Okavango Panhandle. The reason for these elephant mortalities is yet...
Mmegi Editor
| 03 July 2020
DPP Botswana
Selefu 03 July 2020
The uncertain future of graduates
They are happy and motivated. They know they are on the right path and their future is heading in the right direction. They have the desire to do and be more. But for most of them, that hype ends when they approach their third years or towards the...
Correspondent 03 July 2020
Domestic abuse: The case of married women – Part 1
“Run like a dog.” “Eat like a dog.” These are statements that were uttered by two men to their wives. The first man used a rope to tie his wife to the rear of his bakkie, occupied the driver’s seat, switched on the...
Correspondent 03 July 2020
Shifting from ha re kgone ke COVID
If we consider the occupational structure, we find that a considerable number of our populations workers are committed in highly susceptible occupations including; small shops salespersons, labourers in construction, manufacturing and transport,...
Correspondent 03 July 2020
A lifetime of service to education
He was born in Poole, England on April 5, 1951. He began his career as a Science Teacher at Tavistock Comprehensive School in Devon, in 1972; subsequently teaching at Seldon Secondary School, 1973-1976 in Dorset, where he became the Head of the...
Jeff Ramsay
| 03 July 2020
Comrade Fish: Memories of a Motswana in the ANC
This revised edition is not an exact version of the first. There are several reasons for deciding not to simply scan and upload the first edition. One, we located an old file and transferred it from a floppy disk to a modern PC, thereby enabling us...
Correspondent 03 July 2020
IMF raises forecast economic contraction for Botswana
The institution, however, now also expects the country to bounce back higher in 2021 to 8.6% growth, from the April forecast of a 6.8% bounce back. The latest numbers are contained in a sub-Saharan Africa economic outlook issued by the IMF on...
Mqondisi Dube
| 03 July 2020
Everybody loves to hate Modern Monetary Theory
In 1853 the French writer Gustave Flaubert wrote, “You can calculate the worth of a man by the number of his enemies, and the importance of a work of art by the harm that is spoken of it.” By that standard, Modern Monetary Theory must be...
Correspondent 03 July 2020
BoB seeks greater autonomy
Since its establishment in 1975, the BoB has been wholly government owned with its board and governors appointed by the President and the Finance Minister. Monetary policy, which includes interest rate management, has been influenced by the...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 03 July 2020
Court rules Lerala's diamonds must return from Belgium
In a long awaited judgement issued recently, Motumise ruled that the transaction was voidable and ordered former Lerala owner, Alex Alexander, to ensure the diamonds return to Lerala’s liquidator. Alexander, the sole director of the company...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 03 July 2020
Sir Ike's Wavy enters music fray
Sir Ike revealed that his passion for music was motivated by the streets he grew up in. “I find comfort and thrill in the music that I do because that is when I get to tell my story, be it mind-soothing or sad,” he added. The...
Siyabonga Gaetshajwe 03 July 2020
ViB Mobile pays P250,000 in royalties
“We at ViB Mobile recognise the economic impact of COVID–19 towards the Creative Industry and so, hopes the funds will be of some great assistance towards the artists. We are pleased to have supported our local artists in every way we...
Staff Writer 03 July 2020
Madimathata is a money matters drama series
The series, which is financial literacy-focused and depicts other money-related problems, aired its first episode recently. Madimathata spokesperson, Tebo Kumusha told Arts & Culture in an interview that Madimathata is a story-telling...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 03 July 2020
Great reckoning as Ramco, Matsieng reunite
The group, however, reunites without its former lead singer, Ditiro Leero, who left just before the release of their album following a fall-out with Ramco. There was expectation from Matsieng fans that Leero would also be part of the new set up as he...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 03 July 2020
Big name artistes in closely-guarded meet
Botswana’s big and influential artists amongst them,Vee Mampeezy, Franco, Latimmy and Kabelo Mogwe of Culture Spears just to name but a few posted a picture of their meeting on Facebook but did not reveal what the meeting was...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 03 July 2020
FNBB announces creative initiative winners
Some winners of the music category have been released, but well-known musicians are noticeably missing from their list. After releasing the nominees of group A category last week, FNBB finally announced the winners this week being Kgarebe Ya Setso...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 03 July 2020
Chef with head for business plans culinary shake-up
Chef Ompelege Moreosele, 28, is a one-of-a-kind culinary arts student in Gaborone who best fits such a description. The young woman, unlike many people loves cooking and dining on delicious foods. For her, food is life therefore has to be fully...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 03 July 2020
Rafifing: The face of BIUST
PALAPYE: Rafifing has been the link between the university, its stakeholders and the public since 2014. In his journey in the communications space, Rafifing has worked for organisations such as Debswana, Botswana Development Corporation (BDC),...
Koketso Kgoboge 03 July 2020
BCP councillor siblings deny BPF link
The brothers, known for their unequivocal presence at both the Palapye Administration Authority (PAA) and the Central District Council, have been raising the BCP flag in the constituency for a long time. The denial comes at a time when some...
Koketso Kgoboge 03 July 2020
B-FAR speaks
B-FAR said in a statement that they were particularly concerned that the majority of the economically disadvantaged were youth, while those who in control of the bulk of the economy were an older adult minority, and generally of non-indigenous...
Staff Writer 03 July 2020
Knives out for Morwaeng
It is alleged that Morwaeng has not been in sync with most of his councillors as he is reported to be a lone ranger who does not consult them. Molepolole South constituency has 10 councillors, eight elected and two nominated ones. Of the eight...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 03 July 2020
Enduring family feud over borehole ends
Mogomotsi recently ruled in favour of siblings Moagi, Selebogo and Kemmonye Mokgweetsi against their paternal uncle, Kamogelo Rantaung, pronouncing that they were the legitimate heirs and owners of the borehole in question. The matter dates back to...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 03 July 2020
Elderly, veterans cry for unpaid benefits
The situation is worsened by the fact that they cannot even get support from family members as most people were paid half salaries over the past three months, sources say. “We have not been paid for two months and there is no one who is...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 03 July 2020
NPF case: Court okays DPP's 'more evidence' plea
On Monday, High Court judge, Justice Godfrey Radijeng gave DPP the green light to file more supplementary affidavits to the main civil forfeiture application it had filed as an attempt to recover the remaining assets. The move came after the DPP...
Mpho Mokwape
| 03 July 2020
Court denies NPF accused appeal
Justice Godfrey Radijeng on Monday dismissed an application filed by the accused persons in which they sought leave to appeal to the CoA in relation to an application for the forfeiture of assets. They had wanted to appeal an interlocutory order...
Mpho Mokwape
| 03 July 2020
Marsland faces 30 criminal charges
Mmegi can reveal that documents show that 24 of those charges relate to money laundering, five of which are obtaining by false pretences and one of attempt to obtain by false pretence. According to investigations, the charges were first shared...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 03 July 2020
Jailed Marsland in another spirited bail attempt
Unbeknown to many, including the media, Marsland had been on a smooth operator mode since he was detained at a Johannesburg prison cell last July, from where he silently launched a series of bail attempts closely guarded from media attention. So...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 03 July 2020
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