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Matlhomane walks inspired by win Dilwana rewards competition

The Head of Department Taboka Size from New Era pointed out that the Construction Department has always been a part of the institution since it was established in 2009. He said the college primarily offers engineering courses and has transformed...

Correspondent 02 April 2021

Back Page this week: End of the road for Amrouche

Staff Writer 02 April 2021

Inside page this week: BIHL Group hosts Gabathuse's Mabutswapele Art Exhibition

Staff Writer 02 April 2021

Inside page this week: Diamond rebound powers first trade surplus in 11 mths

Staff Writer 02 April 2021

Front page this week: Butterfly wants charges dropped

Staff Writer 02 April 2021

Molale's ride on the fast lane

That catapulted his dream of one day making his family proud. The situation engraved the spirit of perseverance in him and when he became a cyclist, his dream was to be a poster boy and write history. He also wanted to instil dignity in his...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 April 2021

Cricket robbed of fine wicketkeeper

The Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) chairperson, Bhamjee passed on recently and was laid to rest in Gaborone over the weekend. BCA fixtures and publicity secretary, Sumod Damodar said Bhamjee would have gone on to be one of the best glove men in...

Mqondisi Dube | 02 April 2021

Hayashi-Ha makes demands to BOKA

Hayashi-Ha instructor, Mpho Bakwadi said they want to use the information as they prepare for the elections. He said the list was like a voters roll in elections. But BOKA secretary-general, Phineas Motseolapile told Mmegi Sport that since he has...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 April 2021

Call for policy in wake of P650,000 pledge

The ministry has come under heavy criticism for its divide and rule when it comes to football and other national teams. The government would rather bend backwards and pull money out of any vote to motivate football during continental or regional...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 April 2021

Zebras' AFCON crash investigation

Zebras’ fans were left to wipe familiar tears as for the umpteenth time, the team failed to progress to the Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Zebras’ Africa Cup of Nations flight taxiing was slow but not entirely catastrophic as the team...

Mqondisi Dube | 02 April 2021

Galaxy quash Morake transfer reports

Following their exit from the CAF club competitions, reports are that the club has received several inquires for some of its key players. Last month, the attacking duo of Ivorian striker, Serge Junior Dion and South African Ricardo Lourenco were said...

Kabelo Boranabi | 02 April 2021

Gems born from Zebras' calamitous campaign

Onkarabile Ratanang had a torrid night in Algiers on Monday, where he was assigned to deal with Desert Foxes captain and Manchester City star, Riyad Mahrez but Ratanang looks set for a future with the team. A fully fit Lesenya Ramoraka would have...

Kabelo Boranabi | 02 April 2021

Legal action looms over karate elections

Last week it was the closing date for submission of names for candidates, but one of the contestants has been told he has no voting rights. Ryushin-Kan chief instructor, Keorapetse Dube said he had submitted his name to contest as a president. The...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 April 2021

End of the road for Amrouche

The Belgian signed a two-year contract in 2019 with an option for a third. After a difficult period in which the Zebras registered only one win in the AFCON qualifiers, and scored just two goals, Amrouche is a man under pressure. His stay has not...

Mqondisi Dube | 02 April 2021

A re go ja eng? (12)

Jaanong le fa mosepele o wa go ja……o ntse o ya pele jaana, re dumela gore e tlaa tla nako ya gore o wele, kana, o khutle, o fele. Go nne jalo o wele. E le oo, o wetse le rona re bone go ikhutsa, boikhutso. Mme ka letsatsi leo, ke leo,...

Sebofo Motshwane 02 April 2021

Who owns listed firms?

This solitary prescriptive path to corporate glory came into vogue and created a hum of excitement in the early 1970s. The pioneering proponent of this view, Milton Friedman; an influential economist, argued, “there is one and only one social...

Kevin Mokento | 02 April 2021

A rape of democracy - A crime most foul

COVID-19, a virtually unknown virus, was at our doorstep. Western media beamed to us in Africa, images of an apocalyptic time halfway across the globe. Populations, were being decimated, and corpses were being sent to graveyards without reference to...

Kgosietsile Ngakaagae | 02 April 2021

Are you teaching Kiswahili?

Selefu 02 April 2021

Between liquor and a hard place

While the situation is not a competition, it cannot be denied that the liquor sector has some of the worst war stories about COVID-19, particularly night clubs which have been non-operational since March last year. Figures coming out of the sector...

Mmegi Editor | 02 April 2021

US commits to help Botswana fight COVID-19

COVID-19 is a global problem that requires a global solution.  The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most pressing challenges to the health, well-being, and economic security of our time, and the global community must unite to end it.  Under...

Correspondent 02 April 2021

The struggle to fill the BCL-sized hole in Phikwe

The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Peggy Serame recently told Parliament that in the three-year period from April 2017, 2,294 jobs had been created in the SPEDU region, from a target of 6,856. The numbers, analysts say, indicate the...

Pauline Dikuelo | 02 April 2021

F/town feels left out as economy nosedives

This is despite the fact that the two urban areas have identical economic challenges. Regardless of several calls to save the Francistown economy,  it appears as if there is no urgent policy or initiatives formulated by the government to address...

Chakalisa Dube | 02 April 2021

Slumber Tsogwane, the VP from nowhere

Two things happened that would set Masisi towards the presidency. The first, his appointment as Assistant Minister and later Minister of  Presidential Affairs. It is here that his work ethic was noticed by Khama. He was a hard worker. The second...

Sadique Kebonang 02 April 2021

LEA, BUAN partner to nurture graduates

As part of the three-year agreement, LEA will offer the incubated students business management services, advisory, training, business coaching and mentoring. BUAN for its part will provide land, technical expertise and equipment.  The...

Pauline Dikuelo | 02 April 2021

KBL profits drop 23%, volumes down 29%

Alcohol was sold for just 183 days out of a total possible 286 days between March 21, 2020, and December 31, 2020, while the year 2021 has seen 56 days without any sales. Government and its advisors say alcohol gatherings are a major spreader of the...

Mbongeni Mguni | 02 April 2021

Diamond rebound powers first trade surplus in 11mths

The economy has suffered rolling trade deficits since February 2020, which describes a situation where the country is consistently importing more goods than it is exporting. Economists have warned that when deficits persist, they weaken a...

Mbongeni Mguni | 02 April 2021

Mogale to compete at Mister Africa

The 27-year-old Mahalapye born who is also a Shoshong village native is one of the 25 handsome pageant kings from different African countries who will take part at the prestigious  pageant. The pageantry will have  its first Edition of...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 02 April 2021

Kwenamore focuses on Setswana praise poetry

‘Sekopa da Poet’ is his Facebook page name and his stage name is Sekopa ‘lelope la kgosing’. The 24-year-old started poetry in 2017 having been inspired by the beauty of Setswana culture. “This made me fall in love...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 02 April 2021

US based DJ Dagizus releases Amapiano single

The multi-talented producer based in Dallas, Texas in the US told Arts & Culture that Kwaito Tswak Gang reached out to him because they wanted to push their hustle overseas and locally. “I decided to give the talented Ghetto young stars...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 02 April 2021

BW Nomenclature taps into Botswana locations

This is particularly evident when it comes to the naming of individuals or locations with a lot of nomenclature being reflective of Batswana’s strong inclination to the use of idioms and proverbs. ‘Ina lebe ke seromo’, can very...

Staff Writer 02 April 2021

Is Botswana still far from the music streaming revolution?

It has never been as important to remain connected with favourite artists and fans. A recent panel discussion at the Botswana International Music Conference (BIMC) looked at the next route of the recording industry during an era where music streaming...

Mompati Tlhankane | 02 April 2021

Vee Mampeezy talks deal with Rita Dee, new opportunities

More than 15 years later it looks like Botswana’s most decorated musician is still living by that motto, after signing a deal with Rita Dee of the Mkhadzi scandal fame and recording a song with DJ Tira all in the same week. Vee Mampeezy who has...

Mompati Tlhankane | 02 April 2021

BIHL Group hosts Gabathuse's Mabutswapele Art Exhibition

The exhibition is part of BIHL Group’s aim to remain committed to playing a long term role in celebrating, preserving and growing the local arts and culture space in Botswana, building on a strong heritage of investment in the space. Gabathuse...

Mompati Tlhankane | 02 April 2021

Rival BOPEU factions each submit lists for Babereki investments AGM

Just when Monakwe’s faction thought it would have the singular honor to submit the list for the AGM to the Babereki Investments board, Topias Marenga and Masego Mogwera, buoyed by November 2020’s three Judges panel which found that they...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 02 April 2021

COVID-19 disturbs courts' schedules again

The movement permits which only allow essential workers to travel between zones mean that on remand prisoners and other accused persons who live outside the Greater Francistown Zone could not travel here to attend their court matters. The  ban...

Lebogang Mosikare | 02 April 2021

BMWU, IDM sign MoU

IDM is an educational and training institution. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations was signed at Desert Sands Hotel in Palapye on Tuesday. The partnership is expected to support delivery of the educational programmes...

Staff Writer 02 April 2021

Boarding students barred from going home

Already Presidential Task Team has issued a press release informing the public that in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 and the resulting deaths, movement of people will be restricted on Easter. Those who were in possession of permits were...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 April 2021

Letlhakane's surging missing persons

The area has in the past been tormented by missing persons amidst allegations by villagers that the missing persons were abducted and killed for ritual purposes. According to Letlhakane police station commander, Superintendent Michael Maphephu, the...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 02 April 2021

Khama's case against Hubona

In a 208-page report, Khama alleges that Hubona cooked facts and twisted issues to try and nail him. Khama is one of the persons implicated by Hubona in an affidavit he deposed for the State in a case against former intelligence officer, Welheminah...

Mpho Mokwape | 02 April 2021

Butterfly wants charges dropped

Maswabi better known as  ‘Butterfly’ in the spy world  has written a demand letter through her lawyers, Mack Bahuma Attorneys, to the Director of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Stephen Tiroyakgosi. In the letter,...

Mpho Mokwape | 02 April 2021