Who is indigenous?
MOST African countries perceive advocacy organisations such as Survival International, as being unfair in their criticism, which fails to look at the at the root of the problem of the minorities, Writes SUSAN KEITUMETSE

Zimbabweans protest over delayed pay
ONE hundred and forty Zimbabweans employed by a citizen-owned garment factory yesterday protested over unpaid wages as they waited for the immigration office to extend their stay in Botswana.

Cracks develop in union ranks
FRANCISTOWN: Cracks have appeared in the leadership of the embattled Selebi-Phikwe branch of the Botswana Mining Workers Union (BMWU). Mmegi learnt yesterday that a section of the suspended branch leaders surprised their colleagues by breaking ranks and succumbing to pressure from the BCL mine management.

Mayor leaves legacy of failed projects
FRANCISTOWN: Mayor, Peter Ngoma and his deputy, Angelinah Sengalo, leave their posts later this year after presiding over the highest number of project failures in the city. Under their stewardship, the council’s major projects have stalled such as the multi-million bus rank and the construction of the Tatitown and Donga primary schools. All the stalled projects were given to citizen contractors.

BALA report criticises political manifestos
The Botswana Association of Local Authorities (BALA) has criticised political parties for the national orientation of their manifestoes at the expense of local level issues.

Use of sex toys worry doctor
A medical expert has expressed concern that the rampant use of sex toys by teenagers exposes them to the risk of HIV. Speaking at the Botswana Savings Bank AIDS workshop last week in Gaborone, German Technical Co-operation (GTZ) project manager, Dr. Vitalis Chipfakacha said that sex toys are another avenue through which HIV is transmitted. The toys are available in some pharmacies in Gaborone.

Maverick comes to terms with fate
Robert Molefhabangwe acts and talks like a man who has come to terms with his fate – whatever it is. He has a pending date with the disciplinary committee of the Botswana National Front (BNF) to face charges of indiscipline. There is speculation that the hearing could culminate in either a lengthy suspension, or even expulsion.

Youth strive to keep volunteer spirit
Youth grouped under a regional organisation are holding a five-day workcamp in Mochudi to stem the waning spirit of volunteerism. The meeting is held under the aegis of Southern Africa Workcamp Association Cooperation (SAWC). It is hosted by Botswana Workcamps Associations (BWA). The meeting has attracted representatives from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Swaziland.