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Cresta drops Phakalane deal
In January, Cresta announced that it had signed a 10-year lease agreement for the hotel and the golf course, with an option to renew for further ten year periods. In addition, Cresta had planned to pay Phakalane P10.7 million as a once-off for...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 19 March 2021
Back Page this week: Football is in safe hands- Letshwiti
Staff Writer 19 March 2021
Inside page this week: Meet Given Carter BW, the mind-blowing public prankster
Staff Writer 19 March 2021
Inside page this week: De Beers budgets P26m for ''new Jwaneng'' search
Staff Writer 19 March 2021
Front page this week: Back to square one
Staff Writer 19 March 2021
Softball caught between a rock and hard place
It has been a difficult period for the BSA’s National Executive Committee (NEC) led by Thabo Thamane as they have faced many fire fighting episodes during their tenure. The association is preparing for a virtual AGM on April 28. It appears...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 19 March 2021
All Kasi launches 100,000 jerseys sale campaign
The Olympic Games team will be the first to benefit from the initiative. Speaking during the launch of the campaign, All Kasi marketing director, Barnes Maplanka said the move was meant to drive everyone to rally behind the sport. “Corporates...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 19 March 2021
Botswana opts out of Africa hockey qualifiers
Botswana will miss the Central-South Africa ACN to be held in Zimbabwe this May. The BHA has, however, said it will send the senior men and women’s teams to the Indoor Africa Cup (IAC) to be held in Durban, South Africa in April. The IAC is a...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 19 March 2021
BOKA suspends Shokukai
In turn, the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) said Shokukai, one of the oldest styles, had been suspended. According to information reaching Mmegi Sport, as part of preparations for elections, BOKA wrote a letter to the Registrar in January...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 19 March 2021
Gunners dumps Umbro, hunts new kit sponsor
Gunners entered into a five-year deal with the English sportswear manufacturer in 2020 for an undisclosed fee. The club has since opted out just a year into the deal as it proved unprofitable. “We have terminated the partnership with...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 19 March 2021
BFL appointments hit a snag
It has now decided to re-advertise all the posts, as the prolonged inaction has affected recruitment. The BFL became a legal entity at last year’s Botswana Football Association (BFA) general assembly. In November the BFL, rolled out the...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 19 March 2021
TAFIC ponders privatisation models
In December, TAFIC appointed Mpho Chamo to lead a committee tasked with designing a privatisation model for the club. Chamo, who currently works for De Beers, is an experienced professional with key focus on business strategy implementation, business...
Chakalisa Dube
| 19 March 2021
Motsepe speaks out after heartbreak
Motsepe is now thriving in his career as Orapa United’s general manager. When he quit football, Motsepe was playing for the Ostriches, having joined after an eight-year fruitful stint with BDF XI. “We were doing routine medicals at...
Chakalisa Dube
| 19 March 2021
Sexual harassment reports split karate
The coaches wrote a letter to BOKA requesting for an investigation into sexual harassment allegations that Bakwadi made in the media. According to the letter, which was written on February 15, the coaches complained that the allegations were...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 19 March 2021
Football is in safe hands – Letshwiti
Football activities were halted last year March, and clubs and fans are growing restive. Teams were supposed to be back on the pitch in March, but the government suspended all sport activities due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. The Footballers Union...
Mqondisi Dube
| 19 March 2021
A re go ja eng? (11)
Mme go gatela pele re ikgate motlhala re se noga re boele morago re bue ka go ja boroko. E le eng re dira jalo? E le ka gore lenatetshapuo le, le gabedi mme nako ele re ne ra bua fela ka bontlha bongwe jwa lone mme jo bongwe jwa salela morago....
Sebofo Motshwane 19 March 2021
The unwavering pursuit of boldness
Doing anything to the contrary would amount to unimaginable dereliction of duty. Hence, the need to have nuanced constructive conversations on the need to make bold strokes in our quest to address explosive issues. Associated with boldness is...
Kevin Mokento
| 19 March 2021
Allow prisoners conjugal visits
It depicts a full episode of passionate coitus. My research suggests that it is authentic. In fact, the South African department in charge of correctional services has confirmed same and is dealing with the matter. Regrettably, I learn, that, the...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 19 March 2021
Stop vaccine conspiracy theories
The donation was received with mixed feelings by some sections of the society. The doses have made headlines in some Western countries for causing severe side effects. We do not know why this type of vaccine was targeted as majority of these...
Mmegi Editor
| 19 March 2021
Liquor Industry
Selefu 19 March 2021
You guessed right
It appears that he was discovered in these roles by a local knight, who, having guessed right, and having a perfect gift to identity talent and nurture it, including nurturing him and his ambition, saw in him as one who could succeed him. Although...
Correspondent 19 March 2021
Boozers to give gov't P400m ‘tsaa tanki'
Beaten and battered as it is, the alcohol industry continues to demonstrate surprising resilience. Despite only being operational for 183 days out of a total 286 days between March 21, 2020, the first sales ban and December 2020, the end of the...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 19 March 2021
Botswana National Informal Sector Recovery Plan 2021: A step in the right direction
The lockdown lasted seven weeks, finally being relaxed on May 21, 2020. During this time movement was restricted and due to the restrictions, the Government of Botswana attempted to assist businesses and individuals against the resultant economic...
Mphoeng Mphoeng 19 March 2021
Mathe survives COVID-19 scare
At times his painful cough lasts long, so much that telling the story of his survival becomes a challenge. Mathe, a media practitioner-turned horticulturist was recently on 10-day isolation after he tested positive for COVID-19. He is on the path to...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 19 March 2021
My life in politics and four presidents
The question has been what part of my life would be interesting to write about. For you see, I have been exposed to so much, bad and good to the realities of power in Botswana. If I told it all, there would not just be a lot of upset families but...
Correspondent 19 March 2021
Informal sector relief plan launched
The Plan seeks to provide mechanisms for informal sector businesses to respond to the effects of COVID-19 as well as develop sustainable measures to overcome similar shocks by addressing the challenges. Speaking at the launch on Tuesday, Minister...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 19 March 2021
NAP appeals blocked P20m Maun deal
The competition watchdog recently blocked NAP from finalising the P20 million deal saying the transaction raised ‘competition issues’ as NAP already has a robust retail presence in Maun. The CCA ruled that the proposed transaction is...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 19 March 2021
Pros and cons of investing in property
She built it room by room as she could afford it, and now she has a home that is spacious enough for Onkemetse, and family to visit. Her mum does not owe any money on her home, so she knows her future is safe and secure. She is also very happy...
Correspondent 19 March 2021
Botswana improves but remains on dirty money greylist
However, the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), whose recommendations are used by global bodies to list Botswana, does not yet recommend the country’s removal from the adverse rankings. ESAAMLG’s findings...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 19 March 2021
De Beers budgets P26m for “new Jwaneng” search
In its heydays, De Beers had exploration activities in more than 20 countries across the globe, spending US$100 million annually searching for diamonds. In recent years, however, the search has been narrowed down to Botswana, Canada and South Africa....
Mbongeni Mguni
| 19 March 2021
Cresta to reinvigorate interest in domestic travel
Cresta Hotels has revealed that it is giving away many reasons to smile with Easter specials. “Right across our 11 properties in-country, guests will enjoy affordable packages to explore and unwind this holiday. From the South, our Cresta...
Staff Writer 19 March 2021
Jack Bohloko to restart career in SA
Bohloko surprised many people in 2020 after announcing he will be leaving his comfort zone in Botswana to test waters and find a new challenge in the neighbouring country. In an interview the self-taught videographer said he was settling well...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 19 March 2021
Miss Teen International Botswana is back
The show comes back after being postponed for a year. The pageantry public relations officer, Chedza Setimela told Arts & Culture auditions for the pageant were held in 2019 after crowning their first queen. She said they were forced to put the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 19 March 2021
Magloo's Didumakae goes international
The artist revealed in an interview that the album was doing well as it has already reached African markets like Madagascar, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and South Africa. Magloo attributed this feat to her hard work and production of quality...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 19 March 2021
Tika Poo releases O Wame
O wame is a love song which emphasizes the importance of love in people’ lives and was released last month during the month of love. “I am doing house kwasa music and the song O wame, which means ‘You are mine’, is...
Staff Writer 19 March 2021
Mosekiemang releases COVID-19 inspired documentary
Mosekiemang said the story was inspired by the lockdown because it felt like they were just ‘parked’. She told Arts & Culture the documentary is titled ‘Parked’ because she believes that was a temporary situation and they...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 19 March 2021
Umaga, Nollywood crew shoot movie in Botswana
The movie, which is being shot on scene at Natale village, is a traditional story that showcases the Setswana culture and gives viewers a feel of local traditions. Just like the Nigerian Nollywood movies, the film is rich in native culture and...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 19 March 2021
Meet Given Carter BW, the mind-blowing public prankster
As the video went viral, some section of the society thought this urban myth or rare phenomenon which doctors sometimes call “penis captivus” had finally come to light. To everyone’s surprise, it later emerged that the whole...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 19 March 2021
Ntsima headed to BDP?
Last week after quitting the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Ntsima was still to decide which party to join. However, various sources have indicated that it was only a matter of time before he was officially welcomed into the ruling...
Chakalisa Dube
| 19 March 2021
Moremi wins against Molale
Moremi had taken government to Court following the decision by then Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security Molale to sack her from the BERA Board for alleged misconduct. Recently, Lobatse High Court judge, Reuben...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 19 March 2021
Spear-wielding man died from his machinations – Judge
The duo, Moreetsi Tapologo, 30, and Obakeng Bareetseng, 31, was clearly delighted after Justice Lot Moroka cleared them of the 2017 murder of Onkabetse Benjamin at 1000 Bar in Extension 1 in Palapye. On Tuesday, attorneys Morgan Moseki and Tshekiso...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 19 March 2021
BOPEU partner in money laundering links
Monakwe last week unveiled CredInvest International of Malta as the union’s funding partner who will be putting up some 5, 000 units of town houses and a state-of-the-art mall for BOPEU members at affordable rentals. However, it would seem due...
Staff Writer 19 March 2021
Majaga to know fate Monday
Last month, Majaga’s attorney Mishingo Jeremia revealed that Magistrate Keabetswe Majuta of Nata had set March 22 as the day on which the judgement in the matter will be...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 19 March 2021
DPP engages Afriforum to find if ‘Butterfly' has case to answer
They have since employed South African leading advocates to evaluate the evidence and decide if it was a prosecutorial matter. Yesterday morning, just a few days after the embarrassing audio leaks that exposed the chaotic behind-the-scenes scheming...
Thalefang Charles
| 19 March 2021
Jabs start this week
While official confirmation was unavailable at the time of going to press yesterday evening, Mmegi has learnt that closed door meetings have been taking place involving different levels of the public and private healthcare sectors. In Serowe West,...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 19 March 2021
Indiscipline reigns supreme at UDC
For instance, members of Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Botswana National Front (BNF) which are constituent elements of the UDC, have of late been attacking and insulting each other regarding the running of the opposition outfit...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 19 March 2021
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