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Back page this week: Football decides
Staff Writer 09 October 2020
Inside page this week: Wabi Blues juggles fashion design, fine art
Staff Writer 09 October 2020
Inside page this week: Inside Air Botswana's fight for survival
Staff Writer 09 October 2020
Front page this week: High noon as UDC NEC meets
Staff Writer 09 October 2020
Steady debut for Branch in Spain
Monster Energy Yamaha Rally recruited Branch following great exploits in FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship outings with eye-catching performances at the 2019 and 2020 Dakar Rally. Branch is in the southern coast of Spain for the Andalucia...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 09 October 2020
Badminton meets to discuss disrupted calendar
Following a recent meeting by the BBA executive in Gaborone, the association resolved to start a consultative process with members to map a way forward for lives under the ‘new normal’. Tomorrow, BBA would host a physical meeting with...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 09 October 2020
Junior chess players make Africa squad
Africa would be competing against Europe, Asia and America. The five players include reigning national champion, Besa Maiti who would be playing in the Under-18 category. Under-16 players, Ruth Otisitswe and Darius Banda are included while Naledi...
Koketso Kgoboge 09 October 2020
Suspended FDN members miss out
Sambandawe and the rest of his committee have been on suspension for almost two years pending a disciplinary hearing over allegations of failing to account for nearly P70,000. The disgruntled members have been battling for their reinstatement,...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 09 October 2020
Ramotlhwa breaks silence over departure
In a long letter addressed to the BFA ordinary general assembly delegates, Ramotlhwa hits out at the BFA leadership. Ramotlhwa was removed from his position as BFA first vice president in October 2019, following a fall out with president, Maclean...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 09 October 2020
Nare: The buffalo to lead Wanderers' charge
Nare’s mandate is to rebuild a club that made its BTC Premiership debut last season. His targets, as spelt by the club, are to achieve a top-eight finish in his first season and a top-four finish in the second. Despite a poorly assembled squad...
Koketso Kgoboge 09 October 2020
Ostriches take CAF dip
The Ostriches qualified for the competition after winning the Mascom Top 8 last season. It would be the second time United participate in the African showpiece after their debut appearance in 2017. Their endeavour to conquer Africa was, however, cut...
Koketso Kgoboge 09 October 2020
Chipolopolo fire early shots ahead of Zebras date
The two are preparing for crucial back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month. On paper, Chipolopolo appear ahead, as they have fully utilised the FIFA international date, organising three friendly matches against Malawi, Kenya and...
Mqondisi Dube
| 09 October 2020
Football decides
The eyes of the football world, would be on Botswana as the country holds a first ever virtual Ordinary General Assembly. Incumbent president, Maclean Letshwiti would look to retain the seat for the next four years. He, however, faces challenge...
Mqondisi Dube
| 09 October 2020
Ga a seegelwe tsebe
Go bua jaana o a bo a tshwenngwa ke gore fa a se na kgomo, botshelo bo a mo thatafalela, a tshele ka bosesane. A jaanong a nne nayo. Nako nngwe e mo tlele ka dingwe tse di seng monate. A bowe a bo tlhoke boroko. Go bonala fa se e le sone se se...
Sebofo Motshwane 09 October 2020
Exam survival
A student who takes an examination is a candidate. The person who decides how well the student has performed is the examiner. An examination may be a written test, an on-screen test or a practical test. Examples of a practical test may be:...
Mmaotho Segotso 09 October 2020
Talking dam tourism and citizen economic empowerment
By the way, corruption, is one of the biggest hindrances to citizen economic empowerment. Forget what they taught you; corruption simply means the selling of economic opportunities belonging to the people, by those in power, to the highest bidder. In...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 09 October 2020
Will it cook?
Selefu 09 October 2020
Football's crucial moment
Football has been regarded as a religion in most parts of the world, and Botswana is no exception. The game enjoys elevated status, and its impact on the lives of both the young and old is evident. Scores are employed as a result of a game that has...
Mmegi Editor
| 09 October 2020
Cities, settlements development post COVID-19: An urban planner's perspective
These dynamics can be health-related pandemics like COVID-19, environment and climate related disasters like floods, political and civil unrest as well as the needs of the inhabitants in their everyday lives. The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019,...
Correspondent 09 October 2020
Setswana – A language on its deathbed? (Part 1)
Is English a prestigious language? Is Setswana worthless and inferior? We have a beautiful language that rivals any in the excelling beauty of its idioms, character and complexion. Think about phrases such as; Tlhotsa pele ga se e swa pele, Gatwe go...
Correspondent 09 October 2020
A life lived to uphold the promissory note called the Constitution
Her life was a quintessential cause for celebration, for a life well lived, of total dedication to the cause of justice, in particular, gender justice. In penning these tributes my abiding hope is that we, the servants of the law, and indeed...
Key Dingake 09 October 2020
Democratisation of UDC
This followed an article published in the Weekend Post newspaper of September 26, 2020. The said article focused on statements attributed to some UDC members of Parliament calling for the democratization of the UDC. Subsequently, Moeti...
Correspondent 09 October 2020
Who watches over Parliament?
FRANCISTOWN: Who really holds the National Assembly accountable, as an institution that provides checks and balances on the government? This question is being asked for the umpteenth time, but it doesn’t seem there is a quick answer to it. It...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 09 October 2020
More positive signs for Debswana's output
Last year, Debswana’s mines dug up 23.3 million carats against a target of 24 million. The numbers were influenced by a slump in demand caused by high inventory in the diamond midstream, a sector occupied by cutting and polishing firms as well...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 09 October 2020
Draft law to tax tech giants released
Botswana is an active member of ATAF, a group of African tax administrators, which intends to close any tax leakages and enhance tax corporation amongst member states. The roadmap titled, ‘Suggested Approach to Drafting Digital Services Tax...
Correspondent 09 October 2020
BPOPF sets aside P3bn for local infrastructure
The BPOPF’s assets of more than P70 billion are invested in various classes of domestic and offshore instruments, mainly equities, bonds, property and others. The pension fund, through its asset managers, holds about 60% of these assets...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 09 October 2020
Inside Air Botswana's fight for survival
The national airline says it is presently making under 10% of its pre-COVID revenue and has also gone through months where it did not generate any revenue at all. Parliament recently approved a P100 million capital injection for Air Botswana, but...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 09 October 2020
Fragrance boosts self-confidence
Inspired by the landscapes and cultures of Africa, a local business entity called White Label Fragrances has become a luxury fragrance house. White Label Fragrance makes a variety of scented products including perfumes, body care and home...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 09 October 2020
Brother Noah calls on God to heal Corona
Brother Noah told Arts & Culture in an interview that he decided to make a prayer to God for the whole world through the single. So far, Batswana have received my album Baitshwarele Melato together with the single called (Heal Corona). Their...
Staff Writer 09 October 2020
Man of God drops Fool for Jesus
Recorded at Touch Studio with a sensational fusion of Nigerian Afro-Beat and House elements, David’s Fool for Jesus is an absolute stunner. Meanwhile, Vee Mampeezy previously featured David on hit songs, No Suffer and Testify. In an interview,...
Siyabonga Gaetshajwe 09 October 2020
Pageantry promotes ethic pride
The beauty contest was started in 2019. Ntshole decided to use the pageantry to promote culture more especially amongst the youth, as they are the future leaders of the country. Speaking to Arts & Culture in an interview, Ntshole said she...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 09 October 2020
Hamptons Jazz refunds patrons
Event CEO, Debbie Smith said in a press release that they had hoped that by October things would be in order, but now they cannot risk their patrons also known as Hamptonettes’ lives by hosting an event of that magnitude at this...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 09 October 2020
COVID -19 blind festival planned
The festival dubbed The New Normal Festival will be held on October 31, 2020 at a secret location. According to one of the festival organisers who asked to be anonymous, the gig is a collaborative initiative by artists and promoters in...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 09 October 2020
Wabi Blues juggles fashion design, fine art
Real name Tshegofatso Tlholwe, Wabi Blues specializes in portraitures and other figurative works. Portraiture is more challenging than many art genres because one cannot move or put anything in the wrong place, but Wabi Blues does it so well. She...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 09 October 2020
Community leaders speak against GBV
With the number of GBV escalating in the country, Mmegi this week spoke to a number of traditional leaders to solicit their views on how they tackle GBV cases in their communities. Kgosi Shathani Kgakanyane of Sebina village, outrightly condemned...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 09 October 2020
Include councils in Constitution – BALA
Recently, the councillors have been complaining that Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development was failing to take their welfare issues seriously. BALA president, Jeffrey Sibisibi has been touring the country consulting with councillors on...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 09 October 2020
Moroka wants to rescue the girl child
The young executive explained that how it came about was just a spur of the moment. “I happened to have been in a church service in a village in Kgatleng District. As I sat in the service and surveyed the demographics of the church, I...
Oarabile Mosikare 09 October 2020
Kweneng Council in P15m investment loss fears
The amount is reportedly petitioned before the High Court for an order to be placed under provisional liquidation. The council through the Letlhakeng Sub- District Council is reported to have invested the money on Dec 17, 2019 with the sole purpose...
Mpho Mokwape
| 09 October 2020
Presidential COVID-19 Task Team in court over BSafe app
The applicants, Itumeleng Ditlhotlhole and Samuel Molaodi, who say are registered users of the application and identifies, as Information Technology (IT) gurus respectively in their court documents want the government interdicted for further availing...
Mpho Mokwape
| 09 October 2020
Pending waterworks fast-track in bittersweet COVID-19
The Kanye-Mmamashia pipeline, which took off last year, and the emergency Masama 100km pipeline to be completed next year, are to be followed by more water projects. These include the Molepolole-Gamononyane pipeline, Gaborone Water Master Plan,...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 09 October 2020
Moatlhodi flexes muscles as he takes war to BNF
He revealed this week that he was ready to take war to his party Botswana National Front (BNF) on the matter of his being set aside.His resolve comes after a decision by Tonota constituency chairperson, Tsagae Keakile following a resolution,...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 09 October 2020
VT quits BDP
According to a source close to the former minister, Seretse finally succumbed to pressure from his family and friends to quit. The source said Seretse has been consulting with them for the last few months, and that he finally made up his mind this...
Staff Writer 09 October 2020
High noon as UDC NEC meets
This is a very important meeting that will help the coalition partners iron out a number of outstanding issues. Nearly a year later, the UDC never met to evaluate its performance and chat the way forward after the general election. The three parties...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 09 October 2020
Historical differences negate opposition total merger
At the core, he argued, are the historical differences between the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Botswana National Front (BNF). The two parties are, arguably the largest and perceived to be the most influential in the UDC. The Botswana...
Chakalisa Dube
| 09 October 2020
Khato Civils awards local partner P230 million
Khato has as part of the Water Utilities Corporation’s (WUC) P781 million Masama 100km tender ensured that P230 million is awarded to its citizen partner, Evolution Engineering as per the dictates of citizen economic empowerment. Phiri said at...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 09 October 2020
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