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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
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
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
Cartoon 05.09.07
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
African Copper to sell concentrate on the premises
Production at the mine will begin next year and selling of the concentrate will be done on the company premises. Responding to Mmegi questions, the Vice President of Investor Relations at the company Naomi Nameth said African Copper will be...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 06 September 2007
Redds fashion designers competition starts
KBL says in a press release that the entrants have an opportunity to win an-all expenses paid for trip to Cape Town Fashion Week in 2008, internship with a top South African Designer and US$ 5,000 cash prize. Participating countries are Tanzania,...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 06 September 2007
Redds fashion designers competition starts
KBL says in a press release that the entrants have an opportunity to win an-all expenses paid for trip to Cape Town Fashion Week in 2008, internship with a top South African Designer and US$ 5,000 cash prize. Participating countries are Tanzania,...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 06 September 2007
Hunt for Motswana global model on
The competition, which is sponsored by among others Orange Botswana (main sponsor), Fashion Lounge (venue), Trump Model Management, Mmegi (media partners), Naledi Motors (vehicles), Shell (fuel) and Harvey World Travel (air-fare) has been labelled...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 06 September 2007
Gospel singer, son release albums
Tlhabiwe, whose videos are featured on Botswana Television (Btv) Sunday afternoon gospel programme, has released an eight-track album entitled Lord of the Storm. Gakeesi's new album, which also has eight tracks, is entitled Mo go Jeso and one can see...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 06 September 2007
Young Zebras stranded
The Botswana team is supposed to have flown to Europe on Tuesday midnight to connect to Guinea Conakry, where they are to play a 2008 Olympic Games' qualifier. The Young Zebras take on Guinea in an all-important Group C match on Friday night. If they...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 06 September 2007
Young Zebras stranded
The Botswana team is supposed to have flown to Europe on Tuesday midnight to connect to Guinea Conakry, where they are to play a 2008 Olympic Games' qualifier. The Young Zebras take on Guinea in an all-important Group C match on Friday night. If...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 06 September 2007
Ezinkomo wait for 'Quicksilver'
The former Mochudi Centre Chiefs coach should have arrived in the country earlier to start his new job but so far he has not though BMC has sorted out his paper work. "We have sorted everything with him and his work permit is ready. The league season...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 06 September 2007
Mudongo moves up the ACC ladder
Mudongo beat Nigeria's Rosemary Amadasun to chalk up her third win of the event and move up to joint second with three points from four games. She is tied with Egypt's Woman International Master (WIM) Mona Khaled. They trail South African WIM Anzel...
KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 06 September 2007
Mokolodi hosts Mountain Bike Race
The 60km race will start at 8am, followed by the 20km race at 8.20am. Sponsors for this year's event are Pick n' Pay Riverwalk, Poolco and Mokolodi Nature Reserve. Gaborone Private Hospital will provide medical assistance. Race registration and...
06 September 2007
Monument proposed for Sedie students
Speaking on behalf of Batawana regent, Kgosi Kealetile Moremi, at the memorial service at the Maun sports stadium, he applauded the fallen stars for their valuable contribution to making Botswana a proud sporting nation. Sedie CJSS school head,...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 06 September 2007
Botswana discusses AFRICOM
Mogae said on Tuesday that Botswana and South Africa have been approached by the US to host the command but they have not taken a decision. "We were approached together with South Africa on the possibilities of housing this animal. We don't know what...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 06 September 2007
President's salaries commission set
The commission is expected to begin its work next week, and submit its report not later than the 30 November, 2007. Justice Dibotelo will chair the commission. Other members of the Commission are Kenneth Matambo, Benjamin Makobole, Nozipho Mabe and...
06 September 2007
UB students challenge Mogae over jobs
Student Representative Council (SRC) president Mishingo Jeremia said: "Your excellency we want you to tell us what the government is doing about unemployment among university graduates." In his response the president nearly angered the students when...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 06 September 2007
Air Botswana privatisation stalls again
Afterwards, the Minister of Works and Transport, Lesego Motsumi said that cabinet has not yet taken a decision on the matter. The cabinet is said to have requested more information after a presentation from the ministry. Sources close to the...
STAFF WRITER 06 September 2007
BNF, BCP dismiss BDP election threats
The BDP's strategy is to go for early primary elections in the opposition constituencies by December 7. Already the party has completed compiling its voters' rolls in the Gaborone South, Gaborone Central, Gaborone West-North, Gaborone West-South and...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 06 September 2007
HIV lab for Health Ministry
Built on the premises of the former Jubilee Hospital, the reference laboratory has been renovated and equipped using more than US $935,000 or P5.8 million from the US President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Technical support is also...
06 September 2007
Dam levels drop - WUC
WUC's update on the water availability situation between August 28 and September 4 indicates that Molatedi dam's level has however remained constant at 6.9 percent but Bokaa dam's level declined from 21.6 to 21.3 percent, and Nnywane from 27.4 to...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 06 September 2007
Teenager jailed for killing uncle
This means that 18-year-old Metlhaetsile Makganyane is conditionally a free man because the time he spent behind bars when the case was on has been taken into account. Makganyane was convicted of murdering his 61-year-old uncle Khanda Makganyane in...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 06 September 2007
Motor vehicle theft on the increase
The recent theft brings the total number of vehicles stolen to 298 since the beginning of the year, compared to 304 stolen during the same period last year. According to the police most of the stolen vehicles were stolen whilst...
STAFF WRITER 06 September 2007
The BFA is embarrassing
This week the football governing body botched what could have been a trip for the National U-23 to Conakry, Guinea for the 2008 Olympic games qualifier game to be held on Friday night. After the delays in processing the paper work, the Botswana team...
EDITOR 06 September 2007
Will the youth ever be economically empowered?
The truth is that most young men and women of this country are deliberately being caused to be poorer (inferior, low grade, lesser) yet there are ways which can be effectively implemented to deal with this situation. To a large extent, the government...
06 September 2007
Cartoon 06.09.07
06 September 2007
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