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Back Page this week: 'Rasta' aims to bring COSAFA Cup home
Staff Writer 02 July 2021
Inside page this week: Entertainers ask Parly for a 'test event'
Staff Writer 02 July 2021
Inside page this week: BoB pays gov't P2.9bn windfall
Staff Writer 02 July 2021
Front page this week: Masisi faces stiff SADC tests
Staff Writer 02 July 2021
BNSC acts on Makwala's concerns
The commission was reacting after the athlete’s remarks on social media over the weekend. Among other issues, Makwala complained about being overlooked for the Sportsperson of the Year award, which he felt he deserved. BNSC chief executive...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 02 July 2021
Boxing opposes one-size-fits-all approach
There is P25,000 that will be offered to any team member who reaches the finals in the respective events. Relay teams will receive similar amounts, which will be shared equally among the team members. BoBA vice president, Gilbert Khunwane said...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 02 July 2021
Tennis coach calls for exposure
Speaking in an interview after the team completed its Davis Cup assignment in Brazzaville, Congo, Molefhe said that during his playing days, Botswana nearly got promoted to Group Two. Botswana is currently ranked number 125 with 43 points. Molefhe...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 02 July 2021
The game in the palm of your hands
New Botswana Football League chief executive officer (CEO), Solomon Ramochotlhwane recently said the Premiership’s broadcast rights landscape could be set for a shift. Botswana Television (Btv) has enjoyed an unrivalled monopoly, until 2013...
Mqondisi Dube
| 02 July 2021
Zebras coach: Fans have their say
Thuso Molekane (Serowe) If this position was not specifically for locals I will say Mike Sithole because he has proved it before. He knows how to build an effective team, he can change mud and waste into gold. He has done exceptionally well in...
Kennedy Ramokone
| 02 July 2021
BFA, BNSC to finalise Zebras' COSAFA incentives
Zebras kick-off their campaign against South Africa on July 6, 2021. BFA chief executive officer (CEO), Goabaone Taylor said they have done everything to ensure that the team is well resourced ahead of the trip to Port Elizabeth. She said the team...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 02 July 2021
Mpote opens to Zebras job
In fact, Mpote was snubbed in favour of Amrouche, despite guiding the national team to the 2019 COSAFA Cup final. “I do not want to comment much in relation to the national team job, but it will be an honour for me to serve my...
Chakalisa Dube
| 02 July 2021
BFA wants 'development' coach
The BFA will seek to appoint a capable coach that is able to entrench the national football philosophy of Botswana and build a solid talent development pathway that is built from grassroots and ultimately contribute to the national team’s...
Mqondisi Dube
| 02 July 2021
Thebe fails to secure Olympics berth
He failed to book his place in the team as he finished fourth with a time of 46.31 during a race in Spain. The qualifying time for men’s 400m was 44.90. National team coach, Justice Dipebe told Mmegi Sport he is impressed with the team that has...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 02 July 2021
‘Rasta' aims to bring COSAFA Cup home
On their way to reaching the final, Zebras eliminated SA in the last competition. This year, the two sides meet in their first group match on July 6 and Zebras coach said his charges are ready to do the job again. “We have been in camp for four...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 02 July 2021
Bitcoin – Demystifying the high-profile cryptocurrency
In the same way that Airbnb disrupted the hospitality industry and digital photography revolutionised the film-based business, a fervour of healthy optimism pervades the currency-world as digital currency continues to make unignorable strides into...
Kevin Mokento
| 02 July 2021
Give people vaccines; stop hiding behind alcohol
Ask me if I really care about the alcohol suspension, and my answer would be an equivocal, “Yes” and “No”. Look, alcohol will continue to be available in the black market, for those who consume it. It would just be more...
Kgosietsile Ngakaagae
| 02 July 2021
The have nots are coping during the new normal
Mmegi also kicked the Kalahari heavy soils walking in motion of a survey which was looking at: “Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to child welfare (Under 5 Immunization, Child Growth monitoring and Child Abuse).” In this...
Correspondent 02 July 2021
Government has a duty to protect its citizens
The decision to close the ‘booze gates’ has not been well received by many, especially the consumers and traders. It means that the alcohol industry will yet again endure more financial losses as it was the case previously. Painful...
Mmegi Editor
| 02 July 2021
To jaw- jaw is better than to war- war
Selefu 02 July 2021
JW hosts ‘Powerful by Faith' convention
According to a press release from the organisation, the continued risk of bringing thousands of people together in cities around the world prompted the organisation to opt for a virtual platform for the second consecutive year. However, the move has...
Correspondent 02 July 2021
An icon readies to change Okavango's livelihoods
The dust coming from the police vehicle that had just gotten off the ferry blinds an old man seated by the roadside at Mohembo East. The white Toyota Land Cruiser seems to be in an emergency of some sort as the driver leaves a cloud of white dust...
Thalefang Charles
| 02 July 2021
Mind the gap: P3,000 stands between living and starving
Earlier this week, some research emerged from the World Wide Web Foundation, which stirred local debate. The foundation periodically estimates the number of days it would take in different countries to buy the cheapest smartphone in those countries,...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 02 July 2021
Masisi in the SADC the eye of storm
FRANCISTOWN: As chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, recent developments of instability in Mozambique and eSwatini have not only placed Masisi in a precarious position but the region as a whole. The Organ for Politics, Defence...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 02 July 2021
Review: Mogae Addresses Botswana and The World
Plato argues that kings should become philosophers or that philosophers should become kings, as they possess a special level of knowledge to rule the Republic successfully. He says justice is a virtue, as is knowledge, which requires understanding....
Titus Mbuya
| 02 July 2021
Bechuanaland's worst education system
TONOTA: At independence in 1966, educational facilities in Botswana were minimal with less than two percent of the population having completed primary school. And only a few thousand pupils were attending secondary schools, which were largely...
Correspondent 02 July 2021
The cost of illegal immigration
FRANCISTOWN: There are volumes of official documents that show that non-citizens, especially Zimbabweans who were deported from Botswana, continue to defy Botswana’s Immigration Act by re-entering the country illegally. While this is...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 02 July 2021
Shortfall persists despite improved milk production
Dairy production locally continues to be at its infancy with the local production accounting for about 20% of the national demand, a slight improvement from the 15% that was recorded in 2019. National demand is currently at 60 million litres per...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 02 July 2021
Botswana steps closer to exiting dirty money greylist
In 2019, the FATF’s adverse recommendations about the deficiencies in the country’s anti-money laundering structures resulted in the European Union (EU) blacklisting Botswana and 22 others, citing the weak systems. The EU at the time said...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 02 July 2021
Rising white-collar crimes worry DCEC
He said doing so would play a role in improving internal and regulatory controls adding that the DCEC continues to enhance collaborative partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the public, private and civil society to reduce corruption. “The...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 02 July 2021
BoB pays gov't P2.9bn windfall
The BoB paid government P848 million as a pre-set dividend and about P2.1 billion as residual income arising from investment activities, helping government coffers at a time when a P6 billion deficit is projected for this year. Government, as the...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 02 July 2021
Dance queens host classes
Martha the Dancer whose real names are Martha Leshetla told Arts & Culture that she always wanted to host her own classes but took long to have her first class because she believed that all things happen in God’s perfect timing. She added...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 02 July 2021
Chelane crotchets children, ladies' clothes
Furthermore, Chelane explained that before starting her crocheting business, she began designing and selling Ankara jewelries through which she eventually grew and ended up designing clothes and crocheting. She pointed out that she desired to see her...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 02 July 2021
Phatshwane's childhood playtime lands him into sculpture
Khumoyame Phatshwane is one of the youngsters who was fortunate enough to turn his passion into a career. In an interview with Arts & Culture, the 27-year-old said he uses wires and cement to craft his masterpieces. He explained that growing up,...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 02 July 2021
Ghomez turns life experience into songs
In an interview with Arts & Culture, Ghomez said he started his music career back in 2017 when he had a dance crew with his friends in Francistown. He said he grew up listening to different music genres. The artiste takes pride in having two...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 02 July 2021
Skelem key hitmakers bemoan releasing hits during the pandemic
If there was no pandemic, probably the couple could be among headliners at music festivals and also making money through their craft. “Our challenge is that we recorded this album during the COVID-19 times and since we dropped it, we...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 02 July 2021
Snyomfere calls for BOMU deregistration
This comes after BOMU president, Phemelo ‘Fresh’ Lesokwane revealed in a press release last week that the notes and letters written by Snyomfere and being circulated on social media are untrue and misleading. Last month, the...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 02 July 2021
Franco, Dr Vom to finally face off
The exhibition match dubbed the ‘The Real Fight Against GBV’, an initiative of Gilbert Promotions was launched at Molapo Piaza on Monday in the presence of the Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Annah Mokgethi and...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 02 July 2021
Entertainers ask Parly for a ‘test event'
The Committee provides oversight and scrutiny over government, ministries, departments and agencies with portfolio responsibilities in respect of youth, sports, arts and culture. With COVID-19 continuously causing disruptions across economies, the...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 02 July 2021
ESwatini: SADC sends ministers, Masisi urges restraint
In a statement issued tonight, Masisi urged citizens in eSwatini to desist from violence and law enforcement to exercise restraint, as unrest continues in the country. Pro-democracy demonstrations have engulfed the Kingdom in recent days, demanding...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 02 July 2021
Police turn tables on family
Last Friday, 41-year-old Lorato Daka shared her ordeal with the sister publication, The Monitor on how she and some family members were recently subjected to brutality at the hands of Tlokweng police officers who had stormed into their yard,...
Pini Bothoko
| 02 July 2021
Phase Two COVID-19 vaccine to commence
“Following the arrival of 200 000 doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine on June 24, 2021, the ministry will continue the vaccination exercise for those taking their first dose on July 5, 2021. The targeted group is 55 years and above age category...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 02 July 2021
State amends Kgosi charge, withdraws appeal
In the new setup single count, he is now charged with Obstructing Officers and Support Staff. The particulars of offence are that on or about February 18, 2019 at Extension 5 Gaborone, Kgosi obstructed an officer of the Directorate of...
Mpho Mokwape
| 02 July 2021
Matsiloje: Poor village atop golden sands
Apart from being a village of the Barolong tribe, Matsiloje and other nearby small settlements like Patayamatebele is also famous for being among the few places in Botswana that are situated on top of golden soils. The Galane Gold Mine, a subsidiary...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 02 July 2021
Skelemani calls for Parly experts committees
“We are extremely short staffed. We lack skilled personnel to help us. For example, you will find that experts who are hired to work with oversight committees are overworked. They would have all the committees demanding some form of assistance....
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 02 July 2021
State ignores Butterfly demands
She had written a demand letter to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) through her attorneys, Mack Bahuma but the State is yet to respond to her despite elapsing of 14-day period in which it was supposed to have done...
Mpho Mokwape
| 02 July 2021
AG, Malete Land Board appeal Kgale Farms judgement
The AG, which represents the Registrar of Deeds in the case, has already filed its notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal (CoA) after failing to be granted an order to cancel the farm’s title deed. A High Court bench last month denied them...
Mpho Mokwape
| 02 July 2021
BCP executive to ponder UDC governance challenges
Dumelang Saleshando, president of the BCP and UDC vice president, confirmed in an interview yesterday that the meeting will feature discussions on governance problems and other challenges in the coalition. The meeting will be held...
Chakalisa Dube
| 02 July 2021
BNF appeals for internal peace
For a long time, the BNF has been rocked by internal instability. With the impending elections for the party’s new leadership, the BNF is once again fighting with itself as entrenched factions prepare to battle for...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 02 July 2021
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