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Botswana attracts international criminals
He told a conference on Trans-National Organised Crime (TNOC) at Otse Police College that his organisation has no mandate to investigate the origin of any investor and his money. He said that it would be a reverse action if DCEC is to investigate...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
Poor weather cripples crop production
Moremedi stated yesterday that even though December was much wetter compared to other months, the area planted at the end of February was about 60, 472.96 hectares by 18,927 farmers. This is almost half of the 116, 933.7 planted last season...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 16 March 2007
Rural dev policy: Finance ministry only coordinates - Gaolathe
He explained that his ministry, as the coordinator, and not implementer, does not have specific programmes and projects that directly effect the policy. Gaolathe was answering Boteti North MP, Slumber Tsogwane. Tsogwane had asked him to state his...
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
Botswana: a hotbed of international fraudsters
Botswana, inexperienced in matters of international fraud, has of late become a hub for international crooks. Botswana, like all other emerging countries with developing financial structures, lacks the resources and experience to handle complex...
16 March 2007
I am not bitter - Mfa
Mfa was appointed the assistant Minister of Agriculture during President Festus Mogae's recent cabinet reshuffle that set tongues wagging. Speaking in an exclusive interview this week, Mfa indicated that he "does not read malice" in his...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 March 2007
Dreams of a consumer activist
"All we would do is tell the management that 'if you don't comply with health standards, we would boycott your supermarket until you do'. The supermarket would lose hundreds of thousands of pula and would be forced to change its practices to comply...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 16 March 2007
Debswana dismissal- the aftermath (part 3)
Records indicate that 461 employees were dismissed for their involvement in the strike. The company reiterated its message that "those dismissed were a group of employees who by their own involvement in the illegal strike action breached...
16 March 2007
Tapestry exhibition depicts life in Eastern Cape
One of the organisations is Alliance Francaise of Gaborone, which has arranged a tapestry exhibition, which officially opened on Tuesday and is scheduled to run until April 8 at the National Museum Main Gallery. Sponsored by the National Museum...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
Give art support it deserves - SA envoy
She said Botswana was not known and it was time ministers and other high-ranking officials used art to market the country. In her observation, there is much talent in Botswana that needs financial and political support. The High Commissioner...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 16 March 2007
The Maitisong festival is here!
This year marks the 21st Anniversary of the annual Festival and it is the first to be held without founding father, David Slater, who parted ways with the Maitisong office towards the end of last year to pursue other interests. Durban-born Aldo...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 16 March 2007
BACK STAGE
In 21 Grams Sean Penn starred as the mathematics professor in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a weak heart and three disparate families whose lives overlap as they meet in tragedy. Is 21 grams the weight of the human soul? It also swept up many awards....
SASA MAJUMA 16 March 2007
BTC privatisation drive on course - Venson-Moitoi
Penolomi Venson-Moitoi said on Wednesday evening that the evaluation of bidders for the transaction advisor has been complete and a team of experts is expected in place by next month. "The expert will, amongst other duties, assist us in identifying...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
BOOK REVIEW
Tourism is Botswana's second largest foreign exchange earner after diamonds. Proportionally the amount is small, only 4.5 percent of the GDP. It is responsible for approximately 10,000 jobs, and it has been growing. The number of bedrooms available...
Reviewed by Sheridan Griswold 16 March 2007
Govt to invest P13m in ostrich farming
Agriculture Minister Johnie Swartz disclosed in Parliament on Wednesday that in 2004 the EU approved the project, thereby allowing ostrich meat imports into members states. The facility, otherwise known as the Dibete Ostrich Multiplication Unit, is...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
Credmark hosts credit convention
The panel of experts lined up for the event includes BECI general manager Pauline Sebina, Judy Tsonope, Deputy CEO, CEDA, Tebogo Sebego of Sebego Sharma Attorneys, Vincent Galeromeloe, Regional Manager, Transunion and Pauline Monare of Corporate...
16 March 2007
CONSUMER WATCH DOG
Yet another "body" to sit around long tables, drink weak and over-sweetened tea and discuss at great length our terms of reference, read minutes from previous meetings and to receive endless apologies for absence? Yet another "body" to take up...
16 March 2007
STAYING AHEAD
First, the bar has been set too low, and as a result, lobbyists are not expected to make reasoned argument for their case. Apparently, all they have to do is to stand up and state that the economy of Botswana is in foreign hands and therefore urgent...
DICHABA MOLOBE 16 March 2007
Consumer Watchdog, Pick N Pay educates consumers
On Tuesday afternoon, members and partners of Consumer Watchdog handed out information packs on consumer rights to shoppers outside Pick N Pay at Molapo Crossing in Gaborone. The Consumer Watchdog team also briefed consumers on their rights and...
16 March 2007
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16 March 2007
Our teams should be prepared for bad hosts
Lately, there has been animated talk that our football teams are subjected to bad treatment when they visit other countries. That issue has nothing to do with illegal immigrants. But for better appreciation, we want to draw parallels with an illegal...
EDITOR 16 March 2007
QUESTION TIME
One good reason why there should be more local reportage is that small and medium scale development often arises alongside, or out of, the big projects and that potential citizen entrepreneurs at this lower level should be kept informed so that they...
PATRICK VAN RENSBURG 16 March 2007
MPs need drilling on health sector workings
It appears our legislators have no interest in either probing a bit deeper into the workings of the health system or debating the sector from policy perspectives and offering alternatives. The Minister of Health must be one frustrated...
16 March 2007
IHS loses 17 staff, students in 5 yrs
Speaking at their Wellness Day in Gaborone yesterday, Lesego Mokganya said the victims' ages ranged from 20 to 51 years and that 10 were men whilst seven were women. The causes of deaths or sick leaves recorded at the IHS were unknown. Mokganya said...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
Cartoon on President Mogae's health in bad taste
I hold the personal and professional objection that the cartoon was offensive to national sentiment in that what ought to be a commendable communication of the state of health of our Head of State should be depicted in a derisive, mocking and...
16 March 2007
NITTY GRITTY
The fellows have deliberated over this thing for many weeks, and many a can of beer has kissed the lips and quenched the throats of several gentlemen of the Order of the Nitty Gritty as they were sweating it out drafting the document that you are...
BAROLONG SEBONI 16 March 2007
The pressure is on
In their last league games, both Chiefs and Rollers suffered heavy and embarrassing losses. Chiefs were humiliated 4-1 by title rivals ECCO City Greens a fortnight ago while Rollers were rocked 3-0 by minnows Uniao Flamengo Santos last Sunday. Before...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
The battle of coaches
Magosi have promised to beat Nare in his first game-in-charge when the two sides meet tomorrow. On the other hand, this is a chance for Sithole to prove his mettle, as many believed that it was Nare who has been behind the success of Chiefs this...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
BNSC reaps rich from awards
Unlike previous years, the BNSC has gone all out to sell as many tickets as possible as a way of offsetting the cost of staging the event. About 300 tickets, costing P400 have been set aside for sale. Hirtchfield-Lawrence told Mmegi Sport on...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
orrespondent 16 March 2007
Komatsu sponsors schools tennis
Southern schools' all sports codes chairman, Admore Paganga, said the tournament is mainly focusing on the Under-13s. He pointed out that Komatsu has sponsored them with P10,000. "Komatsu has sponsored the tournament since 1991 and we are happy that...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 16 March 2007
The battle continues
The Tlokweng side has been doing well since the second round kicked off. They have won four games in a row and drawn once. They are yet to lose a game in the crucial second round. Their opponents tomorrow, Wonder Sporting are lying fourth with...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 March 2007
Fears at chess federation meeting
There have been calls in the past for the BCF to improve communication with its members but things have not changed even with a new office. At the OGM, the BCF is expected to present a progress report since the new committee took over last year. BCF...
KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 16 March 2007
FIRST CUT
If one has seen what host nations put up in opening ceremonies for events such as the FIFA World Cup, the Olympic Games, All Africa Games and Commonwealth Games, dismissing the West Indies show as a decorated hype would be too harsh. It was an...
TSHIMOLOGO BOITUMELO 16 March 2007
Maun abattoir to be privatized
Presenting budget estimates for his ministry, Agriculture Minister Johnnie Swartz said in the event that the facility fails to get a buyer, government would lease it out to the highest bidder. Other issues the minister raised were the review of the...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
Judge specify mediators role in labour disputes
Katuta had demanded that Matheatau pay him P42,250 in outstanding salary. Ebrahim-Carstens said when the matter was referred to the labour office in November 2006, a default award of P42,250 was made. Over and above this the labour office made a...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 16 March 2007
Alleged hijacker faces life imprisonment
It is alleged that Amos Atave Ako, on January 21, at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, hijacked an AB aircraft en route to Johannesburg. The South African police arrested him immediately the plane landed at the Oliver Tambo (OT)...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 16 March 2007
Criminals keeppolice on their toes
This is a tool that if used properly would help in investigating serious crimes, Deputy Commissioner of Police Thebeyame Tsimako explained to Mmegi this week. He said they need the equipment as soon as possible. He said they had learnt...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
BNF veterans to meet Moupo
Obonetse Menyatso told Mmegi that together with fellow old guard Klaas Motshidisi, he plans to meet Moupo to chart the way forward for the ailing BNF. After a period of peace, the main opposition party has suffered a deep crisis caused by Moupo's...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 16 March 2007
Botswana expels 17 Asian meat dealers
Addressing a Kgotla meeting here on Wednesday, the police chief also revealed that 271 people have died through the so-called "passion-kilings" from 2003 to date, saying of the total 29 committed suicide after killing their partners. Batshu said 12...
NOMSA NDLOVU
Correspondent 16 March 2007
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