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The allegations were posted on SI website. Gakelebone told Mmegi yesterday that around 18 Basarwa have appeared at the Gantsi Magistrates' Court on charges of illegal hunting. He said the charges are signs of government harassment. He...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

Dramatic twist in Mathokgwane rape case

The lawyer was cross-examining one of the girl's relatives in an open court. The relative said that the girl identified Mathokgwane at the Extension 2 clinic as the man who dragged her to the bush and raped her. The rape is said to have happened at...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

Paedophiles wreak havoc worldwide

According to the police, information they have is only on rapists or defilements but not on adults who rape and violate both adults and children. The Collins English dictionary describes a paedophile as an adult who has sexual desire for children...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

Court reporters-Registrar talks deadlocked

This came after Justice Modiri Letsididi ordered the two parties to smoke the peace pipe four weeks ago. The move became inevitable after private attorney Morgan Moseki of MCM Moseki Attorneys, representing Lilian Nche and 15 other court...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 04 September 2007

Abused woman begs to be imprisoned

Chikazhe started sobbing bitterly when the magistrate passed sentence. Senior Magistrate Peggy Hamoonga sentenced the accused person to twelve months in prison wholly suspended for two years. Hamoonga said that though this was a serious offence the...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

Mmegi journalists sweep the board

In the sports category, sponsored by MultiChoice, Mmegi's Letso Mpho walked away with P1,500 as MISA's Sports writer of the Year. Mpho's story published late last year and titled "Zebras with diminishing stripes" won the hearts of the judges as it...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

No 'newspaper of the year award' yet - MISA

The Sunday Standard, after clinching the 'Best Newspaper Design of the Year Award' for the third time in a row - the only award they won at the awards held last Friday carried a front page headline boasting that it clinched the Newspaper of the Year...

Correspondent 04 September 2007

BCP is a political vulture-Mogatle

This comes at a time when political vultures are encircling the seemingly mortally wounded BPP, Botswana's oldest political party, for a final deadly bite. Both the BCP and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) have so far benefited from political...

GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 04 September 2007

BCP activists defect to BDP

They are Moffat Ramokate and Vincent Pholo who castigated their former party during a rally held at General Freedom Square to welcome them into the BDP fold. Ramokate and Pholo both unsuccessfully contested the party's council primaries in the...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 04 September 2007

Fifty-one re buried at Matlopi

The burial was the second after 74 others were reburied the previous day at Robelela Village in the Mmadinare constituency. Hundreds of people, including family members and government officials gathered at the kgotla in Matlopi to witness the...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

AS I SEE IT

In the just ended round of negotiations for opposition party cooperation, it is clear the parties consulted extensively with their members, to be on the same wavelength. That is why the negotiations were protracted and the agreement more detailed. It...

MICHAEL DINGAKE 04 September 2007

BTC social responsibility commendable

The process is expected to continue with the privatisation of the landline monopoly - Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) in due course. As users, we are largely concerned with a faultless and efficient telecommunication service. Most...

EDITOR 04 September 2007

Boza: the new kid on block

Lebogang Aaron Sedumedi, aka Boza, a young and enthusiastic upcoming local artist from Tlokweng, is the latest shooting star in this thriving music genre. Many people wonder why this genre has been the most successful in Botswana. The answer lies...

SIDNEY BAITSILE
Correspondent 04 September 2007

'Mad Dogs'just too good for everyone

Meet Mosimanegape "Mafia" Raditladi and Ogaufi "Lee" Oagame, members of the new Kwaito-Kwasa group called Mad Dogs. Every time the duo take to the stage everyone around them feels their positive energy, and despite their inexperience, they have what...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 September 2007

Nuggets of wisdom for those fed up with life

Then read Comfort Makubaro's Life Rewards Those Who Work and the author promises that it will 'resurrect you from the grave of a disappointed life'. The book contains what the author calls 'inspirational poems' - and inspirational they are - although...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

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04 September 2007

SACU meeting focuses on common negotiating mechanisms

At present, SACU is made up of Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, South Africa and Namibia. "Being the oldest customs union, SACU is no doubt expected to play a leadership role in our SADC regional integration agenda," said the Minister of Trade and...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 04 September 2007

International insurance law to bolster IFSC - Gaolathe

"This legislation will enable and facilitate the carrying out of a wide range of cross-border insurance such as re-insurance, insurance brokerage and captive insurance operations." (IFSC defines re-insurance as a situation in which an insurance...

BUSINESS REPORTER 04 September 2007

NGOs opposed to EPAs meet in Ghana

The campaigners from across the African continent are meeting in the Ghanaian capital under the auspices of Accra-based civil society group, Third Africa Network (TWN) Africa, will in the next three days try to influence public opinion - including...

KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

Barclays net interest income up 27 percent

In the first six months, Barclays committed significant amounts of funds in its branch expansion programme, human resources development and a new direct sales channel.Commenting on the strong results, which saw earnings per share also firm to 17...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

Botswana makes a mark

Botswana got gold after the boys' team lifted the soccer title for the first time while the girls came back home with silver after finishing second in football. The boys' team beat Lesotho 2-0, South Africa 1-0, Swaziland 2-1 and drew with Namibia...

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 04 September 2007

Giants qualify for Debswana Cup semis

The champions made it after convincingly winning two games and losing one at Area S courts. The other three semi-finalists are Mafolofolo, Kutlwano and favourites BDF VI. Diphatsa outclassed Desert Kings and Mag Stimela by identical 3-0 results on...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 04 September 2007

Govt confirms Basarwa arrest

"The men were found in possession of an eland carcass. Hunting is not permitted inside all Game Reserves and National Parks in Botswana and the CKGR is no exception," Maribe said. However, he dismissed allegations by Survival International (SI)...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

Ditshwanelo opposes naming and shaming of paedophiles

Emily Ruhukwa, a Ditshwanelo Children's Rights Programme Coordinator said they believe in the inherent dignity of all persons regardless of the type of offence they have committed."We, however, wish to emphasise that we do not condone the acts...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

Cllr, WDC at loggerheads

Vice chairperson for WDC Douglas Sedimo told Mmegi that they (Extension residents) are worried about the number of outsiders being employed on the programme. "We do know about 20 of these people because they are not Extension residents, otherwise we...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

Doctor reveals girl's ordeal

Submitting evidence for the state, Sub-Inspector Fredrick Magapatona said he came to know of the accused when his cellphone, which was found at the scene of the alleged crime, rang and the caller asked to speak to Mathokgwane. At the crime scene,...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

Mogae challenges UB academics

Giving a public lecture at the University of Botswana yesterday, the President said it is important for all Batswana to understand the rationale for the policies government has adopted in natural resources' management, especially the aspect of...

STAFF WRITER 05 September 2007

UB SRC clarifies students allowances

It is reported that students at the mentioned institutions are getting a monthly allowance of P1,900 while they (UB students) are given P1,700 monthly. "This disparity has long been in place even before the arrival of Limkokwing and other local...

TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 05 September 2007

BDP to hold early 'Bulela Ditswe'

This was after the Monday central committee meeting resolved to hold primary elections early December only in the constituencies that are held by the opposition parties. Presently, only two opposition parties, the Botswana National Front (BNF) and...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 05 September 2007

The Nata chieftainship conflict

The Nata village has not escaped this phenomenon. Recent newspaper reports have carried the story of the conflict of who should be the chief. This conflict seems to be tearing the village of Nata apart. The residents of Nata village, who are...

DAMM KAASHEE 05 September 2007

BDP rivals bury hatchet

Bitter divisions within the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), caused by the Bulela Ditswe system, threatened to tear the party apart before the 2004 election. Moupi lost to Kgathi in the BDP parliamentary primaries and ugly exchanges that followed...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 05 September 2007

Animal diseases law amended

Anabolic hormones are known to help build muscles and although they have become increasingly more available and affordable, such steroids are illegal because of their negative effects on health. The use of anabolic steroids is a controversial issue...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

Doctor reveals girl's ordeal

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

Employees of Chinese shops exploited?

Pressure groups and social activists have been complaining about the workers' deplorable working conditions and their minimum wages, which are at the bottom rung of the economic scale. However, it appears that Batswana working in shops run by...

GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 05 September 2007

Energise early party primaries

Hopefully, holding early primary elections particularly among the ruling Botswana Democratic Party and the Botswana Congress Party and their allies will serve as an impetus for other players to hold theirs much earlier and freshen up to begin work...

EDITOR 05 September 2007

AS I SEE IT

Article 5 in the Declaration and Treaty of SADC signed in Windhoek on 17 August 1992 on the objectives of the organization, confirms the undertaking that the leaders set out to do; it reads as follows, "The objectives of SADC shall be to:a) Achieve...

MICHAEL DINGAKE 05 September 2007

Stop special election of MPs

Representatives in politics should be voted into office not hand picked, as it is currently the practice ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) who are holding the keys of our democracy. This is a monopoly that rewards certain people for their...

05 September 2007

Bad memories of Riley's

The situation at Riley's Hotel is disheartening. A certain manager there is indeed 'vengeful' and acts and talks as he pleases to his staff without any regard for any labour laws in the country. In 2006, prior to his dismissal by the then Assistant...

05 September 2007

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05 September 2007

DTC Botswana board holds first meeting in Gaborone

DTC Botswana, which is an equal partnership company with seats shared equally between the Government of Botswana and De Beers, is scheduled to start operations next year, valuing in excess of 36 million carats per annum. Its core business will...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

Poor repayment rate dries up CEDA coffers

The cash squeeze is likely to force the agency to seek a P25 million bridging facility from Government to carry it through to the end of its financial year, which falls in March next year. CEDA, which is mandated by Government to support and promote...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

BR advertises CEO post as Lunga's term nears end

An advertisement for Lunga's post is currently running in the media. "It's true he will not renew his contact when it expires. The post is being advertised so that the one who will take over may start while Lunga is still here," Masenya told...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspodent 05 September 2007

Clay utensils back in vogue

Recently a gathering of University of Botswana (UB) academics, as well as dignitaries at the UB Foundation dinner enjoyed beer and tea served in clay utensils provided by the Gabane potters. Company representative Jeffrey Dubwe says 650 clay...

MONKAGEDI GATLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 05 September 2007

The Botswana Society reaches out to Batswana

According to a volunteer with the society, Margaret Russell, most ordinary people do not know about these notes and records which can provide a great source of information for researchers. "In the past, Botswana Society used to mostly concentrate on...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

Three up for possible eviction this week

The house is now left with 10 housemates and this week, there are three up for possible eviction. They are Uganda's Maureen (second week in a row), Namibia's Meryl, who had the most votes, and Tanzania's Richard, who was put on possible eviction by...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

BFA blunders again

The Young Zebras were supposed to leave at 10am yesterday for an Olympic qualifier against Guinea on Friday night. First the blunder-prone BFA secretariat failed to process the paper work in time to secure funding for the trip. Second, the players...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 05 September 2007

Sabure struggles in title defence

The Woman Grandmaster (WGM) has had an indifferent start at the African Chess Championship (ACC) in Namibia scoring one and a half points from three games. She is trailing the leaders by one and a half points. Sabure started with a draw...

KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 05 September 2007

Striker sues Police XI

"Steve has been in the hospital in Jwaneng for four months and he believes that the club should compensate him because he got injured playing for them. We have been trying to solve this problem with Police XI but they do not seem to cooperate. They...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 September 2007

Tati Independence Cup kicks-off

Vice-President Ian Khama and area MP Samson Moyo have donated P6,000 each to sponsor the event. All 15 villages in the constituency would compete in the tournament, which mainly aims to improve football in rural areas and keeping youth away...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 05 September 2007

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