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Chakalisa Dube
  • BPF bars Kehitile from Nata-Gweta primaries

    Kehitile, who is currently a councillor in Dukwi, defected from the ruling Botswana Democratic Party to the BPF after the 2019 General Election.On Saturday, the BPF held an emergency meeting addressed by deputy secretary general Neo Oagile, focusing...

  • Billy stresses tailored HIV/AIDS youth interventions

    Despite prior praise for Botswana's comprehensive policies addressing the scourge, recent years have seen an increase in HIV/AIDS prevalence rates amongst adolescents, youth, and other key demographics. It's also evident that young people...

  • Prisons grapples with balancing rights, rehabilitation

    Critics argue that denying prisoners some basic rights perpetuates cycles of violence, habitual relapse into crime and impacts negatively on their overall rehabilitation. They advocate for a more progressive approach that prioritises robust...

  • Ramoreboli rues lack of luck against Wydad

    Galaxy had a couple of opportunities to draw level, but luck eluded them. Forward Thabang Sesinyi who scored a hat-trick in the league last weekend also missed a second half penalty.After the final whistle blew, Ramoreboli addressed the press with a...

  • UDC faces blow

    Bulawa is a member of the Botswana People’s Party (BPP), who are affiliates of the UDC. As a seasoned politician and former candidate for Tati West constituency, Bulawa's decision not to contest has possibly left a significant vacuum in the...

  • Motsepe resignation disrupts BFL's succession plan

    Motsepe's sudden resignation on Wednesday surprised the football fraternity. He confirmed his departure in an interview with MmegiSport."I cannot share details surrounding my resignation with the media; what I can only confirm is that I have left...

  • Rakgare changes tone on BFA

    A few weeks ago, the minister told MmegiSport he is deeply disturbed by the association's status, citing allegations of corruption, misallocation of funds, and a lack of adherence to general corporate governance standards at Lekidi Football...

  • Mtokufa sparks Angels' comeback victory

    He was speaking in a post-match interview after his side’s clash against Morupule Wanderers. Angels came back from a 2-0 goal deficit to win the match 3-2 at the Old Francistown Stadium on Saturday. Mtokufa was not registered for the first half of...

  • Dysfunctional structures delay BDP primaries

    This was confirmed by the party spokesperson, Kagelelo Kentse, who said the party’s Political Education and Elections Committee (PEEC) is currently going around the country working on reviving structures. The structures collapsed after most members...

  • Women demand large chunk of party funding budget

    This year, for the first time in history, the government allocated P34 million to fund political parties. The money will be for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The criterion for allocating the budget is still unknown but in an interview this week, the...

  • Beef union demands tighter FMD controls

    Thuo Letlotlo is a government 'flagship' programme expected to launch during the 2024–2025 financial year. Minister of Finance Peggy Serame, while presenting the budget for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, stated that the intervention would...

  • BPP’s early campaigns stir UDC upheaval

    According to insiders, the allocation of council wards within the UDC has hit a roadblock, and the process has been halted indefinitely. This pause is reportedly intended to facilitate discussions amongst the coalition partners on the new rules that...

  • Mbatha gets five months extension

    Mbatha’s one-year deal at the controversy-ridden BFL was due to expire this week but the league management has said he will remain at the helm until the end of the 2023-2024 season, exercising an option to renew.Mbatha’s contract was renewed on...

  • Mbatha set to extend stay as BFL CEO

    The former Orlando Pirates, Platinum Stars, and Premier Soccer League (PSL) official was unveiled as BFL CEO early last year on a one-year contract.He was given the task of transforming the league into a professional entity that would appeal to...

  • Makwengwe lauds new signings

    TAFIC recently signed seasoned campaigners who include goalkeeper Katlego Mbise, defensive midfielder, Ronnie Leagetse from archrivals Eleven Angels and Onkabetse Mankgantai from Gaborone United. Mankgantai is considered TAFIC’s greatest signing in...

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