Ntwa ya Puo stages poetry treat

Friday, September 09, 2022 | 70 Views |

Emmanuel Boefelo and Edwin Moroka PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Setswana poetry enthusiasts will tomorrow (Saturday) be treated to rich folklore recitations during the annual poetry battle dubbed Ntwa Ya Puo at Thapong Visual Arts Centre.

The event is a battle between two known local poets, Edwin Moroka otherwise known as Serurubele and Emmanuel Boefelo who goes by the stage name Mmasekgethu. Moroka is an award winning Setswana poet and writer.

He is a host of a programme on Duma FM called Sekhutlwana Sa Bannye that teaches kids Setswana language and culture. Boefelo is a poet, award winning culture promoter, radio teacher and writer.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

epa13235352 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the 3-0 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, in Madrid, Spain, 12 September 2026. EPA/BORJA SANCHEZ-TRILLO

Madrid Derby: Pride, Pressure and the Title Race

correspondent | 2d ago

Selefu

joey kambai | 5 h ago

Adesina lays down ground rules on Diamonds for Development

Mbongeni Mguni | 18 Sep 2026

Inside why Batswana are putting marriage on hold

Lewanika Timothy | 18 Sep 2026

Why local pension funds billions are chasing Dangote

Mbongeni Mguni | 18 Sep 2026

African Hero to sponsor football's Top 8

Mqondisi Dube | 7 h ago

Magosi part ways with coach after three games

Larona Makhaiza | 9 h ago

Botswana climate reporting gets boost as two join MESHA fellowship

staff writer | 9 h ago

Makgekgenene played her part

“Ignore the noise, focus on your work”- AnonymousAs the DG of such a controversy-ridden institution, you really played your part in the fight against corruption and economic crime. Your stay at the helm of the DCEC was quickly paying dividends under your stewardship. During your tenure, there was a lot of action as those caught on the wrong side of the law were brought to court regardless of their economic or political status. We have learnt...

Mmegi Editor | 18 September 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.