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Help us locate family - Pleads the police
In an interview with MmegiOnline, Pitsane Molopo Police Station Commander, Superintendent Thusego Kenyafetse pleaded with members of the public to help with any information that could lead to the identification of the man's family. Kenyafeste said...
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Canadian firm to invest US$26m to revive BCL
A memo apparently written by the BCL liquidator, Trevor Glaum, to the remaining workers conducting care and maintenance activities, indicates that the Canadian firm will now conduct a comprehensive due diligence process on the BCL...
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Back page this week: Chiefs in talks to buy Premiership status
399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2021
Inside page this week: Francistown Arts Meeting returns
399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2021
Inside page this week: BPC waits on 5% tariff review request
399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2021
Front page this week: 20,000 jobs gone
399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2021
From Phikwes smoke to The Big Apple
Innocent Tidimane’s tennis journey started in 2010 at the modest Selebi-Phikwe tennis courts located in Area One. Some of his friends, who were already tennis players, invited him to the tennis court. Then a tiny 11-year-old boy, Tidimane did...
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Athletics mourns loss of dedicated soldier
The army Colonel held the posts of Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) vice president and public relations officer during his tenure. BDF athletics club chairperson, Edward Joseph said Masalila’s death had come as a shock. “He has been...
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Karate, BNSC meet over Commonwealth tourney
BOKA was provisionally awarded the rights to host the championships and the meeting is expected to make the decision official. Botswana faced competition from Sri Lanka and Barbados. BNSC acting chief executive officer (CEO), Tuelo Serufho said it...
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BNSC wont assist in individual tests
Acting BNSC chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho said individual athletes and clubs will have to foot their own bill if they require coronavirus (COVID-19) tests. Speaking at a press briefing this week, Serufho said the government would only fund...
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BFA faces enquiries over league return
Competitive football is set to return in March after teams went for a year without kicking a ball due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The season is expected to run between March and June, a significant reduction from the normal minimum of 10...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2021
Ditseles Zebras woes persist
The Jwaneng Galaxy midfielder remains a key component in midfield and possesses crucial experience garnered from his brief stint in the South African Premiership between 2016 and 2017, where he featured for Highlands Park. Former Zebras coach, Peter...
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No love lost as Pirates, Galaxy clash
Galaxy will play their home fixture at the National Stadium, looking to upset their more established counterparts, with Lourceno under the spotlight following his offseason switch. Lourceno had shown great promise in the playmaking role and...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2021
Mungus swift and spectacular rise
Since debuting for Great North Tigers (GNT) in the Debswana First Division North in the 2018-2019 season, Mungu’s rise in the local football circles has been swift and spectacular.  Following his GNT debut, the attacking midfielder...
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BNSC suspends senior official
Finance manager, Leonard Mogomotsi and Kabo Magola, an electrician with the Commission’s department of lands and facilities, were recently suspended on charges yet to be known. BNSC acting chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho confirmed the...
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Chiefs in talks to buy Premiership status
Magosi were relegated to the First Division in 2018 and after finding no success on the field for a quick return, the club is seeking an alternative route powered by an ambitious executive committee elected last month. Mmegi Sport is informed that...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 12 May 2021
A re go ja eng? (6)
Re nne re re, re bona mosepele wa rona wa go ja…. e le sone sebagana seleele tota, ka ke oo, o sale o simologile mme le ka jeno ga o ise o wele. Jalo he, e tlaa re le gompieno di nne di gogele pele. E re di le mo tseleng, go tiisa mosepele, re...
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Do not be a jobsworth
The English folk-singer, Jeremy Taylor, popularised the word in his 1973 song entitled Jobsworth. Part of the lyrics go, “Jobsworth, it is more than my jobsworth, I don’t care rain or snow, whatever you want, the answer’s no. I can...
87616,Kevin Mokento,, 12 May 2021
The appointment Of Justice Radijeng is an effort to corrupt a judge
It is wrong. First things, first; I am involved in a matter before him regarding the institution to whose tribunal, he has been appointed. I therefore, I begin my comments by owning up to a potential conflict. Aware of this fact, I shall steer clear...
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A case for political funding
It refuses to die in a country that does not have laws allowing for public political funding. Well, the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in theory does not enjoy any political funding but in reality it has direct access to government resources...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 12 May 2021
Commission of Inquiry: Mswazi and Makalaka (Palapye, March 1945)
 Kombani should have explained that after the Europeans fought against the Matebele, they cut off a strip of land which they gave to the Bamangwato; this is how we came into the Ngwato Reserve. Some of our villages were in this strip of land and...
475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2021
Retailers cash in on search for COVID-19 home remedies
Under the State of Public Emergency, food price increases in supermarkets are regulated and only allowed when related to costs and not to inflate margins. The CCA also has legislation prohibiting cartel and collusive behaviour as well as...
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Trade ministry wants 32 new manufacturing companies by 2022
This will be part of a broader goal to have 2,400 new businesses established within the same period, Mmegi has learnt. The targets are contained in the 2021-2022 estimates released this week, which provide a Pula-by-Pula breakdown of how different...
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The connection between women, science and peace
Through examining the lives of early women scientists whose contributions revolutionised their field, one can glimpse those unique qualities in action. The Baha’i writings also provide a standard for understanding the psychological barriers...
475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2021
Action for Jobs: Its now or forever damned
And well, the other shoe has finally fallen! Finance and Economic Development Minister Thapelo Matsheka might as well have said that, closed his briefcase and left the August House. Amongst those who said something immediately was former Investment,...
475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2021
COVID-19 exposes well-known economic weaknesses
In a report on the fourth quarter of the year, researchers at Econsult said the country’s development model remained structured around public spending, domestically-focused services and subsidised state-owned entities. "Once the macroeconomic...
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The perils of an uneven global recovery
CAMBRIDGE: Economic recovery, like COVID-19 vaccines, will not be evenly distributed around the world over the coming two years. Despite enormous policy support provided by governments and central banks, the economic risks remain profound, and not...
475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2021
Punitive tax could cause job losses, Coca-Cola says
This week, the beverage giant told BusinessWeek the sugar tax, which takes effect on April 1, could lead to job losses locally and curtail investment and employment creation. Finance and Economic Development minister, Thapelo Matsheka announced the...
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BPC waits on 5% tariff review request
The BPC made the request to the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) last year, together with proposals for another four percent increase in 2022-2023 and yet another four percent in 2023-24. The corporation received a 22% increase in the...
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Molefane pens life experiences
Molefane told Arts & Culture she was hurting and did not trust people around her. As such, she secluded herself and found comfort in venting out on a piece of paper, which she said made her feel better. Eventually, she compiled her pieces to...
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Kgosimore offers cognisance of self
His first book is the quintessential piece for the attainment of a fresh perspective on life and empowerment to live one’s best life. Kgosimore is a Christian evangelist, an aspiring public speaker and a poet. He has a bachelor’s degree...
399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2021
Mokaila talks virtual workout in the new normal
When gyms were shut during the lockdowns last year, it seemed like the fitness industry was hit hard. But within weeks, trainers moved into action taking it online. For others like Chyna Mokaila, the pandemic has turned into a fruitful opportunity to...
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Mokaila talks virtual workout in the new normal
When gyms were shut during the lockdowns last year, it seemed like the fitness industry was hit hard. But within weeks, trainers moved into action taking it online. For others like Chyna Mokaila, the pandemic has turned into a fruitful opportunity to...
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Francistown Arts Meeting returns
The visual arts exhibition coordinator, Keoagile Bonang told Arts & Culture that the exhibition will be held under the theme ‘Art Beyond Studio’. He added that the objective of the exhibition is to educate artists on the fact that art...
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B-FAR calls upon government to rethink COVID-19 response strategy
Botswana is not spared yet there are rumours of an impending third wave of infections on the backdrop of uncertainties related to the vaccine. When there is a problem, it is helpful for one to take a step back and rethink his approach and strategies,...
475,Correspondent,, 12 May 2021
Rama passes JCE with flying colours
Rama attained merit in the  just  released. He had sat for  his  JCE   at  Nkange   Junior  Secondary  School  in  Nkange  village, a  10  km   distance...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 12 May 2021
Rains disrupt vaccination campaign
The campaign kick started countrywide on February 1 and will end on February 12.The vaccine is taken by nine to 59-months-old children. In an interview, Dr.  Ndolumingo said  that   the  campaign was ...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 12 May 2021
IEC rekindles minimum qualifications debate
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recently reignited the debate, having made, amongst some recommendations to Cabinet, that there should be mandatory educational qualifications for councillors and MPS. The recommendations formed part of...
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BDP to decide on National Council
By the look of things, life will never be normal again until a solution is found. As things stand, it is not clear whether the BDP will hold its National Council this year. This will be the second time the council meeting is postponed should it not...
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Drinking spree goes awry as man kills child
He apparently used a decorating log that was intended for the child’s mother whom he missed and beat the child instead, Justice Ookeditse Maphakwane heard on Wednesday. The State alleges that Godiraone Goitsemang, 36, of Botalaote ward in...
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Illegal alcohol trade booms despite ban
FRANCISTOWN: The national alcohol ban has apparently ignited a rampant rise in illicit alcohol trade that has given rise to a thriving black market sales to unprecedented levels. Over and above searching for inter-zonal permits at the search points,...
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UDC petitioners dodge deputy sheriff
This has also breaded divisions amongst some opposition main party members who met with the sheriff already. Just last week, the Botswana Congress Party-BCP attempted to raise funds for Dr Mpho Pheko, only to learn that petitioners have to pay as a...
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Toyota SA, justice-seeking widow to face-off
Her case has been remitted back to the High Court for hearing. The surviving spouse Masego Philimon, who lost the case on a technicality over elapsed time at the High Court alleges that Toyota Motors SA is responsible for her husband’s death...
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COVID-19 costs 20,000 jobs
Also called COVID-19, the pandemic has triggered the worst jobs crisis since the 2008/09 economic meltdown, resulting in an exceptionally stark drop in activity and unprecedented job losses. A startling indicator, the quarterly Multi-topic survey:...
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BMC loses BOPEU recognition appeal
BMC had appealed a judgement by Lobatse High Court Judge, Jennifer Dube who had ruled that BOPEU was entitled to be recognised by BMC as a bargaining entity on behalf of its members at the commission’s place of business back in 2019. This was...
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Millions slip as CoA boots Khama-axed magistrate
Thabo Malambane, who was dismissed in 2014 by Khama’s administration, had won his case at the Industrial Court and was awarded costs running into millions of pula despite the State’s contention that the court had no right to do so, as the...
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Come to the Umbrella
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Former First division North secretary dies
His uncle, Basinyi Gaotlhobogwe confirmed his death. He said 'Raps', as he was fondly known was his jovial self yesterday when they talked through the phone. He said everything appeared normal in the morning. Rapula made himself a cup of tea, while...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 12 May 2021
Alcohol producers lost P880m due to bans, govt confirms
Assistant Investment, Trade and Industry minister, Molebatsi Molebatsi, told Parliament this morning that the three producers, Kgalagadi Breweries Limited, Okavango Craft Brewery and Big Sip, had shed 190 jobs over the same period as a result of...
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Inside page this week: BOMU awards tender raises eyebrows
399,Staff Writer,, 12 May 2021
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