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Is it a sign of good harvest coming?
Just upon the start of the rainfall, the earth that has been scorched for too long by extreme heat of the sun slowly began to resurrect and breathed a new life of greenery that the area is best known for. Bobirwa region is naturally a beautiful area...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
The Story behind Mmegi Investment Holdings
Mmegi Wa Dikgang was originally a community newspaper whose main aim was to give the common people, the citizens, a voice in the running of their country through contributing ideas to those running the government in our country, Botswana. The vision...
05 October 2007
The enduring folly of African presidents
Heroism is bestowed on dead people after taking into consideration the sum output of their efforts, behaviour and unselfish, daring servitude to the people or the nation. Otherwise 'living heroes' have to constantly renew their status until they...
*TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE
Correspondent 05 October 2007
Defilement suspect commits suicide
"We are investigating a suicide incident which was reported to us Wednesday afternoon at around 1830 hours. The body of a 41-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in Sebina," reported acting Tutume police station commander, Assistant...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Teenage murderer escapes death sentence
This was after the acting Judge Justice Modiri Letsididi was satisfied that there were extenuating circumstances. He was sentenced to 11 years' imprisonment. The accused person Phemelo Patelelo was accused of killing 28-year-old Kobamelo...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 05 October 2007
'Reprieved' teachers face counselling hitch
This was revealed by the leaders of teachers' unions in an interview with Mmegi this week. Botswana Secondary Teachers Union (BOSETU) president Eric Ditau said there are no measures in place like offices, suitable for their work and clients. He...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
BNF is not intimidated - Mohwasa
The BNF publicity chief, Moeti Mohwasa said yesterday that the opposition did not with the constituencies by default. He promised that the BNF will continue doing well in the constituencies despite the BDP move. He said the secret of his party's...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Mogalakwe verdict at BNF expected
Lemogang Ntime, the chairperson of the party's disciplinary committee, confirmed this.Although he says that he will appear for this hearing, Mogalakwe still maintains the view that the committee is "out of order" and that there should be no reason...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 05 October 2007
Cyber crime bill due for Parliament
The new bill by the Minister for Communications, Science and Technology, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, wants a law to prevent crime done through information technology. "The object of the bill is to combat cyber-crime and computer-related crime, to...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Cyber crime law gets teeth
No fingerprints on broken glasses. No broken doors. No holding hostage amoured vehicles. No car chases. Just a computer hard-drive, a computer screen, a keyboard and probably a mouse. The local financial institutions were quoted saying they had...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Ministry runs out of livestock medicine
He said that his department recently approved tenders for nine citizen-owned companies and they are expecting deliveries sometime next week. He said that they started experiencing serious shortages three weeks ago after approving the tenders....
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Application to legalise same-sex rejected
The application was made by the Botswana Network Of Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) on behalf of LEGABIBO and filed with the Registrar of Societies on September 27 last year. This letter rejecting the application is dated September 10, 2007 and is...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
BHC bids to hike rentals
BHC corporate communications manager Mookodi Seisa confirmed in Gaborone yesterday that they are holding discussions with stakeholders on reviewing the rentals that were last reviewed three years ago. He would not reveal by what percentage the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Air Botswana not for sale
Cabinet, sources say, concluded that the ailing Air Botswana (AB) should instead be revamped with public funds. There will be an option to look for a potential partner in the future. Cabinet prefers a reputable foreign partner that will retain the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Go and register now
We believe the early registration will afford the IEC the opportunity to carry out a thorough logistics plan to ensure that the 2009 general elections are conducted smoothly. But except for the call by the IEC, there has been very little happening...
EDITOR 05 October 2007
NITTY GRITTY
Let us go then, you and I. Let us wade through the thoughts of each of these characters, these regulars of the tavern Nitty Gritty and explore their inner minds as they sit in the relaxed atmosphere of their favourite haunt, with the rancid aroma of...
BAROLONG SEBONI 05 October 2007
The drift towards economic right wing ill advised
This new lobby is alleged to be from the descendents of World Bank and IMF. President Festus Mogae is also cited as the high priest of World Bank. The said article advice the nation that the right wing economics preached by Bank of Botswana is ill...
05 October 2007
Remembering Captain Christopher Phatshwe
Attempts to dialogue with the authorities had failed and the only way left, was for him to act. His message was loud and clear. Phatshwe was a Marxist -Leninist and a black consciousness adherent. In short, he was a Melsian. At the formation of...
05 October 2007
Revolts of the Righteous
Recent bestsellers suggest that religious faith is really a sign of backwardness, the mark of primitives stuck in the dark ages who are yet to catch up with scientific reason. Religion, we are told, is responsible for violence, oppression, poverty,...
IAN BURUMA 05 October 2007
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05 October 2007
BOOK REVIEW
If you love to fish, this is a book you will want to read. If you know nothing about fishing and want to learn something then this volume may be for you too. But then, if you have no interest in fishing and are interested in geo-politics, the Middle...
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Sheridan Griswold 05 October 2007
BACK STAGE
Though it cost 600 million Pula to make and another 300 million Pula to advertise, its worldwide take will eventually reach at least three billion Pula. Walt Disney and Pixar do have another hit on their hands, and rightly so. There have been three...
SASA MAJUMA 05 October 2007
The No 1 Botswana movie shoot
Though her cases tend to dwell on sins like philandering and low-level insurance scams, her greatest mystery these days is whether her story can translate to film. Precious Ramotswe has no blue steel pistol, just two desks, two chairs, a telephone...
05 October 2007
BOMU faces music awards challenges
The Botswana Music Union (BOMU) has just launched the revamped Mascom-BOMU Music Awards for 2007. The most exciting thing is that a new emblem has been produced showing Mascom's long-term commitment to the growth of the local music industry. The...
SIDNEY BAITSILE
Correspondent 05 October 2007
CONSUMER WATCH DOG
Their delightful credit schemes with all those wonderful hidden charges, deceptive interest rates and nonsensical, compulsory insurance policies provide us with an endless sequence of customers who feel they have been abused, insulted and generally...
05 October 2007
De Beers will no longer use the zeppelin
"At this point we think the extent of the damage to the structure is such that we will not be using this airship in our exploration project," spokesperson Tom Tweedy said. The zeppelin was damaged late September after getting caught in a windstorm...
05 October 2007
Despite loss Oseg happy with nomination
The Oseg Group was recently nominated alongside other large African, Asian and American BPO companies for the CCF European Call Centre Awards under the category of Best Non-European Call Centre of the Year (2007). Some of the nominees are global...
STAFF WRITER 05 October 2007
High-grade uranium discovered in Serule
BSE-listed A-Cap Resources, which has a prospecting licence covering 4, 500 square kilometres in the area, has announced the discovery of new uranium deposits in Serule near Palapye. Uranium is currently in huge demand the world over due to its...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Pula slides against major currencies
BoB says on an annual basis, the pula appreciated by 5.6 percent against the USD, while the largest annual depreciation was 5.4 percent against the euro and the smallest 2.2 percent against the British pound. The pula also fell against the rand on a...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
FIRST CUT
But honestly, I did not expect us to be felled by a group of youngsters who had only been in camp for a day. This is one result that is never going to make us proud. South Africa beat us with a bunch of fringe players that had trained together for...
TSHIMOLOGO BOITUMELO 05 October 2007
Top Bobirwa club receives cash boost
Though the top club in Bobirwa, Peace Makers has been struggling financially. During the donation, Lucas said he was compelled to act after the club suffered due to financial constraints when it represented the Selebi-Phikwe-Bobirwa region in the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Supporters blast Zebras' approach
The supporters who spoke to Mmegi Sport blamed the Zebras' technical bench for tactical incompetence and poor fielding. One supporter who rarely fails to travel with the team, Samuel Rakgowa told Mmegi Sport that he was not impressed by the overall...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Mathaba sinks Gunners
Despite the light showers, a sizeable number of supporters came to the game. Both teams showed a lot of creativity in the midfield and attack with Kemmy Pilato and Leo Mbano for Gunners and Jackie Mothatego and Mathaba for Santos outstanding. Santos...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Bright pleads with Rollers' supporters
Rollers have had one of the worst starts to the season, losing to Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Flamengo Santos. They have one point after a draw with minnows Boteti Young Fighters. The state of affairs has made some supporters to lose faith in the team....
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Kalavango warn Mafolofolo
The two sides meet at the Police College tomorrow. Kalavango may have reached the final for the first time in history but Hule says they have come of age. After overcoming Teletswana in a dull semi-final over the weekend, Kalavango face a daunting...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 05 October 2007
Mafolofolo seek rare win over BDF VI
The army side has won the seven-year-old annual tournament six times. The only time they failed to lift the cup was last season when they were dethroned by another army side, Diphatsa. BDF VI go to tomorrow's final as clear favourites to recapture...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 05 October 2007
GU appoints Hunidzarira
Hunidzarira will be assisted by former players Chandi Moruti and Marco Tshuma. The Zimbabwean mentor joins the Reds after spending a year at Naughty Boys in Tlokweng. GU chairman, Kelesitse Gilika said that they wanted somebody who understands...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Mabogo returns to SSKB
The burly striker played for BDF XI for seven years before crossing over to Chiefs this season. Mabogo used to be the most famous man at the army barracks in Mogoditshane because of his goal-scoring exploits. But since moving to Magosi, he has not...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
'Bad-boss' Mphathi speaks out on his worldwide tour
The no-nonsense manager has been having the tag of an oppressor around his neck, thanks to some BCL Mine employees unimpressed by his unexpected return to the mine in July after LionOre ceased to be a publicly listed company following its takeover by...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 05 October 2007
Cycling and Cancer
Based on his inspiring story and his efforts to publicize the disease, Armstrong has become an anti-cancer crusader. But on examining his foundation's website(www.laf.org) and his writings, a nagging question remains: Did the same tenacity that...
BARRON H. LERNER* 05 October 2007
Cry my beloved Zimbabwe
Because every supply of basic commodities is being run from the black market, it has created artificial shortages in some quarters for almost everything. The economy is literally run from the parallel market, even businesses' stock is sourced from...
JERRY BUNGU 05 October 2007
The boy child abuse
Boys, carrying the burden of the stigma attached to malehood in an increasingly 'womanist' society, fall outside the scope of the sex debate that has become the major preoccupation of the 'sexual and reproductive health' professions that dominate all...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 05 October 2007
UB: Sanctuary for scholars and scholarship
The most exciting political event of the year was the man's 'deportation' to the then Rhodesia on the government official grounds that he was 'an illegal immigrant'. The students - boys housed in batches of 16 at the Botswana Institute of...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 05 October 2007
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