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Batswana not happy - NEF
The index pegs Botswana at a very low 167th out of 178 countries. The Happy Planet Index shows that although economic growth prevails, the rate at which this positively affects Batswana's satisfaction with the state of their lives remains...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 25 July 2007
Mogae elevates Nganunu above Balopi
Merafhe was answering a question in Parliament from Palapye MP and former cabinet minister Boyce Sebetela. The chief justice is ranked third after the President and Vice President Ian Khama in the National Order of Precedence. Sebetela sought an...
STAFF WRITER 25 July 2007
US diarrhoea report shocks Botswana
The Ministry of Health has expressed shock at American news reports linking the outbreak of diarrhoea in Botswana last year to HIV/AIDS.Says MoH spokesman Colo Boitshoko: "We saw the report. It shocked everyone. But there is no truth in what it is...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 25 July 2007
Police report deaths and traffic offences
The reports indicate that in other related offences, the police have charged 932 motorists for excessive speed, out of 2, 507 cases of traffic violation in the past week. A breathalyser test for alcohol was conducted on 246 motorists and 20 of them...
25 July 2007
Nkani leaves Metropolitan
Yesterday Metropolitan announced that the organisation regretted his resignation and extended its gratitude to him for his contribution to the company. A statement from Metropolitan said that Nkani has decided to pursue 'personal interests'....
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 25 July 2007
Woman buries child, gets 18 months
Dube cried when mitigating as she stated that she had another child in Zimbabwe. "I left my school going child in Zimbabwe. Where we were staying we were renting so there is no one taking care of the child since I have been in prison since March,"...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 25 July 2007
Woman of the Year awards next month
The overall winner will walk away with P30, 000. The awards, dubbed 'Thari Ya Sechaba', refer to someone who has dedicated her life to serving the community they live in.Lenong said nomination forms had been distributed in 750 stations in 110 areas...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 25 July 2007
Mmopane rally revises BDP factions
The issue has rekindled memories of bitter factionalism that divided the party between the Nkate-Merafhe and Kedikilwe-Kwelagobe groupings. Some read that the exclusion of Motswaledi by the BDP secretariat shows that the secretariat favours the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 25 July 2007
BDP activist won't allow any questions
In most cases the people who ask questions would be members of a rival political party. At times they are given a chance to make comments as well.The master of ceremonies (MC) would identify the people who want to ask questions as they raise...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 July 2007
Visiting US Baptists moved by Botswana's Aids blight
Cross told Mmegi in an interview that he and fellow members have been reading about the problem of poverty and HIV/AIDS in Botswana and that they now appreciate the problem better and are sufficiently informed to explain the situation to their...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 25 July 2007
UCCSA choir braces for Venice festival
The choir, which has an average membership of 60, is scheduled to leave on September 18 to go and join other international choirs expected to perform at the prestigious choral festival, which for the first time will coincide with the first...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 25 July 2007
Batswana writers get McCall-Smith tips
The Scot, who has sold millions of copies worldwide, said that before he became a well-known writer, he wrote children's books on a part-time basis.He disclosed that he started the Mma Ramotswe Series by accident. "I wrote what I thought would be a...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 25 July 2007
No Intellectual Property division yet, says police chief
He was responding to Mmegi enquiries on whether what Botswana Music Union (BOMU) secretary general Nkgopolang Thomelang told last week's BOMU annual general meeting (AGM) that they were working closely with "a newly formed police branch for...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 25 July 2007
Singer Jeff relocates to Orapa
Matheatau told Showbiz that since his relocation some two months back, things have already started to look up for him and he has no regrets. "I believe it was a wise move because it gives me a chance to get closer to people who love my music but had...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 25 July 2007
Stage set for BOTA drama showdown
The 2007 BOTA drama competitions' theme is: "Multiple sex partners drive HIV infections in Botswana. What is my role" and it will see four groups battling it out in the finals after a series of elimination contests. This year's drama...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 25 July 2007
Ndaba threatens to sue for copyright violation
He says he does not know how his music landed in the hands of ebay.com and he is convinced he can successfully sue for millions of pounds for copyright violation. Ndaba has decided to print the web pages that contain all the information that ebay.com...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 25 July 2007
Tlokwe's Words on the ways of the World
This is the observation made by Goodwill Tlokwe, the multi-talented writer and teacher.Tlokwe has recently published a poetry book, Words On The Ways Of The World.The 40-paged book, which is published by Pentagon Publishers under their Bessie Head...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 25 July 2007
Borrowing from the sounds of the forefathers?
When modern Tswana cultural music musicians imitate the legends their albums become instant hits and sell like hot cakes. In most instances you would think one of the legends of old is singing when you hear one of these youngsters' hits...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 25 July 2007
Local fund managers lack international rating
Duncan Mlazi, the assistant minister of Finance and Development Planning, said citizen fund managers could only act as intermediaries between the Bank of Botswana and the actual fund managers. "Although the growth of the fund management sector in...
STAFF WRITER 25 July 2007
Mogae to open swankier President Hotel
He says although they expect to spend more money on further renovations, over P25 million has so far been spent on completed aspects. The revamping of the hotel - affectionately known to patron as the 'Press' - is all in the Cresta Marakanelo group's...
STAFF WRITER 25 July 2007
Is there a market for BPO services in Botswana?
Many of the services are in the financial services and telecommunications sectors. However, there are some operators in the health sector and there are opportunities in tourism and other sectors. Apart from the domestic opportunity, there is also a...
25 July 2007
OR Tambo needs expansion not closure - Acsa
OR Tambo Airport communications manager Nothemba Noruwana said that media reports that they were considering shutting down the airport to make way for a new one with expanded capacity were incorrect. Noruwana said closing the airport had only been...
25 July 2007
Chinese cash fuels Barclays bid
And they will invest a further 6.5 billion (about P80.7 billion) if the ABN takeover goes through. Barclays has said it will now pay 67.5 billion euros (about P562. 9 billion) in cash and shares for the Dutch bank. A group led by Royal Bank of...
25 July 2007
In support of Tsimako
As we all know, nothing is worse than a cat among the pigeons. In his first media address since becoming Commissioner, Tsimako said he had identified illegal immigrants, cross-border crime, road safety, and the personal safety of citizens...
EDITOR 25 July 2007
Wake up the giant in you
No wonder more than 80% of adults are under achievers. Ignore what people say. What do you say about yourself? Criticism is there always. The question is, can you take it positively and move on? Stretch your palm and look at your fingerprints....
WILBERT MUTOKO* 25 July 2007
New Company's Act generates interest
Although it is appreciated that the new Companies Act is modern, simple and most likely to attract foreign direct investment to Botswana, the New Act, in my opinion, seems to be inconsistent with provisions stipulated in other Statutes. For instance,...
25 July 2007
Zim women at the forefront of challenging government policy
In the report, the organisation released the findings of a three-week research mission during which Amnesty International's delegates interviewed scores of women of all ages throughout Zimbabwe, from both townships and rural areas. "The...
25 July 2007
A bitter social worker is dangerous
It therefore follows that some people often misunderstand it. This is a normal thing. Any new concept is always received with suspicion, skepticism and in some case, misinformation. I have therefore seen it fit to share my experiences with those who...
25 July 2007
The BNF has more than the BDP and BCP to worry about
Both government electronic and print as well as the private press is inundated with congress/conferences news. The absence of news coverage for the main opposition BNF is conspicuously noticeable to many consumers. It is increasingly becoming suspect...
25 July 2007
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25 July 2007
Turkey's choice
What makes the result so complex is that the ruling AKP got far more votes - up 13 percentage points from 2002 - but fewer seats than it had before. The party will be able to form a government by itself, but will lack the two-thirds majority needed...
BARRY RUBIN 25 July 2007
SA panel recommends regulating foreign land ownership
It would also need to be subject to the inclusion of a comparative analysis of how other countries have managed the policy issue, explained Maseko. This was after Cabinet received and noted the report during its regular meeting Tuesday. Cabinet held...
25 July 2007
Mandela has helped reshape SA and Africa - Annan
You and Graa have always made us feel welcome here and we are always grateful to return.It is truly a privilege for me to deliver this year's Mandela Lecture. Before I begin, I want to clarify something. I am delivering a lecture in...
25 July 2007
TASC maintain the tempo
The Tango Girls have now won 11 matches and are in line once again to go for the national title. Last year they were crowned national champions for the third time in a row after they outwitted southern side Cats. TASC team manager Bobby Ntereke...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 25 July 2007
BDF inspires success in local rugby
The military has not only contributed abundant resources but provides over 80 percent of the players. The BDF has produced coaches for local rugby. Long before rugby became a competitive (game) in Botswana, the military used the sport to keep...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 25 July 2007
TAFIC coach blames referee for Coke loss
He said that the second goal by Mogomotsi Ferguson in the 87th minute was scored from a clearly offside position. TAFIC landed in trouble after its under-pressure defence committed a foul near the danger zone. Boteti's new signing from Uniao Flamingo...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 25 July 2007
Referees' boss roots for common sense
Lebotse was the guest speaker at the prize giving ceremony of the President's Day eight teams' mini-league football tournament. "In order for our football to attract and maintain sponsors, our football should be managed well right from the lower...
Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 25 July 2007
Will Chiefs deliver?
However, this time it appears that the football fraternity is going to be exposed to a transformed and an ambitious side that boasts of big names. During the transfer period, the management went all out to recruit top players. One of Magosi's biggest...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 July 2007
The circus that is softball league
But former BSA president Marumo Morule dismisses Maforaga's position. Morule who was part of the group that hatched the Ipelegeng idea told Mmegi Sport that the agreement was that defaulting clubs would be disqualified from the league. Morule was...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 25 July 2007
Kgotlele takes over at BFA
Speculation is rife that the former Coca-Cola Sales and Marketing Manager, Tosh Kgotlele is the new chief executive. After leaving, KBL, Kgotlele joined Bolux Milling before he ventured into business. Apparently, the race for the BFA hot seat...
25 July 2007
Fifa will not rule on Tevez saga
It continued: "Under the present circumstances this was deemed to be the best approach and in the interest of all parties."What is more, we also believe this to be the fastest way to solve this impasse." CAS is yet to comment on whether it...
25 July 2007
Moupo flexes muscle
Last week Mogalakwe challenged Moupo to suspend or expel him from the party, following a warning at the BNF congress in Serowe where the party president vowed to take action against party dissidents who wash party dirty linen in public.The letter,...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 26 July 2007
BOTEC, RIPCO merger plans shelved?
Retrenchment packages for the employees of the two organisations will be finalised by September this year and supplementary funding is to be secured by November. A source said because of the new development, there is no guarantee that employees will...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 26 July 2007
I am BNF for life - Mothei
Matsheka is the councillor for Morula Ward in Gaborone West. Another BNF activist, Joper Osupile who was also associated with Mothei, has also defected to the BDP. When he joined the BDP, Osupile claimed that some BNF councillors were...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 July 2007
Ulrich Schmitt appointed dean
Graduate programmes are a strong growth point at the University of Botswana, with eight faculties offering graduate programmes ranging from masters degrees to doctoral studies. Over 800 students of the university are doing their graduate...
26 July 2007
Death row inmate fails to get Court of Appeal reprieve
Popo was sentenced to death last year, by the Lobatse High Court for killing a Molepolole woman, Binki Balotlegi in what was believed to be a ritual murder. He confessed that he was promised P1,000 for the murder. Three other men who were charged...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 July 2007
Ministers speak on stolen cars, police and CTO
The police station will together with other needy stations be considered for upgrading during National Development Plan (NDP) 10, he said. "As regards cyclic maintenance or refurbishments, contractors are on site doing maintenance works," said...
26 July 2007
Who benefits from impounded goods at airports?
A passenger who was in transit to Gaborone from London via Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was incensed at having to "forfeit" the precious gifts she had bought from a duty free shop at London's Heathrow International Airport. "Somebody had better...
ALFRED MULENGA
Correspondent 26 July 2007
May the real Rain Man stand up
The website medical society.org says that Kim Peek and not Devi was the inspiration behind screen writer Barry Morrow's 1988 Oscar-winning movie Rain Man. Morrow had earlier been involved in writing the story for the television movie Bill, about a...
26 July 2007
BATLA demands clarity on land boards
Speaking during the ongoing association's 13th biennial conference, Lesole said the lack of clarity affects land boards adversely and also stated that even the High Court judgement in the recent case between the association and the government did not...
26 July 2007
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