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Maintenance admin in shambles
In their minds it is a clear sign that the father of their children has not paid the maintenance money and they start talking at the same time. The scene is at the Broadhurst Magistrate Court entrance to the revenue offices. "But he told me...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
Letsatsi Dance Theatre brings global flavour to Botswana
Of course for the ordinary folk, it is not even about what type of dance, but merely a response to music that normally reflects their mood as well as energy level. In order to be schooled in this favourite past time for many, but a serious profession...
06 December 2007
Solly, the foot-guitar playing wizard
Famed international guitarists like the late Jimmy Hendricks of the United States of America have been known to do wonders with the guitar but is not everyday that one gets to meet somebody who plays the instrument with his foot. The artiste, who was...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
Seven-city, seven-country Idols hunt starts
The popular idols' show will this time around be conducted in seven countries namely Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. But wait a minute, the M-NET Idols new season is not only restricted to the seven countries because...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
Nigerian jazz star set to thrill Gabs revellers
On Friday and Saturday nights Ayo will thrill city revellers with his immaculate guitar playing skills at Satchmo's Jazz Cafe in Gaborone West. On Sunday the Nigerian will be performing at Millennium Jazz Restaurant together with Botswana's...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 06 December 2007
Filling the Diamond Gap
Noko says that an integral part of DBCMstrategy is the creation of space for other South African diamond participants and their black economic-empowerment (BEE) partners. He says that the gaps created in the company South African portfolio are being...
06 December 2007
Agric can be economy mainstay-Mmusi
The councilors also asked the National Development Bank to open a branch in the mining town. A representative of the Department of Agricultural Reseach J.Mmusi said his department's mandate is to promote a dynamic agricultural sector through...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
Fuel price rise portends bleak Christmas
The Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources on Saturday raised the price of petrol by 25 thebe, diesel by 20 thebe and paraffin by 20 thebe, raising fears of a less festive Christmas holiday. Observers say the price increases will hit hard...
STAFF WRITER 06 December 2007
Makgalemele is out of order
The Minister for Youth, Sport and Culture, Moeng Pheto revealed that Rowe is paid a monthly salary of P62,073 while Bright gets P10,000 which is augmented by allowances and bonuses for winning. On Tuesday this week, the Botswana Football...
EDITOR 06 December 2007
Teachers to boycott marking?
The union is shocked and in fact embarrassed to learn that B.E.C has not changed teachers' marking allowances while they (B.E.C) have increased their salaries and allowances to dizzy heights. The National Assembly passed the Botswana Examination...
06 December 2007
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06 December 2007
Mine bus kills driver
Letlhakane station commander, Superintendent Solomon Sedumedi said that the driver "died on the spot after he lost control of the bus". "Even though we are still investigating, we already know that he came across a cow and when he tried to avoid the...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
Boxer benefits from African course in Kenya
The African boxing coaching course ended last week. It was attended by boxers from Botswana, Lesotho, Morocco, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya. Nkabiti told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the course gave him an opportunity to learn more technical and...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 06 December 2007
Rollers dismiss Nare
Nare has been at Rollers for eight months where he has been caretaker coach before the arrival of David Bright. He joined Mapalastina from bitter rivals Mochudi Centre Chiefs. He is the second assistant coach to be sacked in as many weeks after BMC...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
Lesbians, homosexuals threaten suit against govt
Through a letter two months ago, it was revealed that the registrar of societies dismissed an application seeking to register the organisation. The letter further revealed that the rejected application was made by the Botswana Network On Ethics, Law...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
High Court nullifies trial of rape 'convict'
The visually-impaired Tiyaya Mosweu was convicted and sentenced to 10 years for the offence by the then Masunga Magistrate Mompoloki Taolo in October 2004. When he appeared before Phumaphi, he told the court that he did not know why he was convicted....
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 06 December 2007
What do you call Mahalapye, Serowe and Palapye?
This could rival Gaborone and other bigger cities around the world. The economic potential could be enormous. There could... before you get on the drift of the potential of the Frankenstien village of MA-SE-PA, I must confess that the idea is not...
STAFF WRITER 06 December 2007
BPP icons opt for other opposition parties
The BNF publicity secretary, Moeti Mohwasa confirmed the return of Feni who resigned from the BNF in 1998 following the Palapye debacle which saw the BNF splitting and giving birth to the Botswana Congress Party (BCP). "Mogatle and Feni joined the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
Police want review of explosives' law
The Botswana Police called the meeting with the dealers to discuss better ways to prevent explosives landing in the hands of criminals. There is concern about the growing trend of explosives that are used to damage safes in shops, wholesalers and...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
Tsvangirai calls for help
"We have a house on fire and our African culture requires you, as neighbours, to help us put out that fire," pleaded Tsvangirai at the ongoing conference of Botswana Land Boards and Local Authority Workers Union (BLLWU) in Mochudi on Tuesday. He...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 06 December 2007
Mogae tips journos on good reporting
Announcers and reporters from the popular Setswana-medium South African radio station, Motsweding FM, were also present. In his remarks, President Mogae characterised the occasion as an opportunity for an informal interaction between media...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 06 December 2007
Salaries of national coaches no secret - Pheto
This comes after Makgalemele told journalists on Tuesday that the salaries of two national team coaches - David Bright and Colwyn Rowe's - should be confidential. Makgalemele's statement said the BFA raises more money for football from the private...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
BPP wants BAM to pay up
Yesterday, BPP legal secretary, Tolani Poiso said that BAM owes them legal costs in the region of over P9, 000. Poiso confessed that his party has communicated its concern to BAM secretary general, Matlhomola Modise in September. "They are stubborn...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 07 December 2007
Over 10, 000 at risk of losing tertiary education
Speaking yesterday, she revealed that a total of about 10, 180 students from both junior and secondary schools have been allowed to sit for their examinations though they still owe school fees. She said these are the students who will be denied...
07 December 2007
Marriage would help combat HIV/AIDS - Tlou
"A re nyalaneng (let's get married in order to prevent HIV)," she emphasised.Tlou was one of the delegates who addressed media practitioners on leadership's impact on the fight against HIV/AIDS in Botswana at the SAIMED conference centre.Tlou noted...
07 December 2007
Moroka gives nod to amendment of electricity suppliers law
He was commenting on a bill presented by Minister of Minerals Energy and Water Resources, Ponatshego Kedikilwe to amend the Electricity Supply Act to authorise the creation and licensing of independent producers and suppliers of electricity, and...
07 December 2007
Rain rain rain, how prepared are we for disasters?
According to some elderly people it is normal for Botswana to receive such heavy rains at this time of the year. "Yes, this is the right time for heavy rains. In the past we used to receive such heavy rains either late September or early October. But...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
Francistown ponders its future
Heads of various government departments and community leaders, including those from ward development committees tried hard to diagnose the city's present ills and then to mete out a panacea for its future development. Their recommendations,...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 07 December 2007
High Court to decide new Basarwa case
They have filed a High Court case seeking leave to appeal the decision. Justice Ian Kirby of the High Court is expected to decide whether to allow the case to go to the Court of Appeal. Bennet and Boko say the government should pay Basarwa the costs...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 07 December 2007
Former DO ponders politics
Malaakgosi retired from the civil service in 2003 as the district officer for Mahalapye. He is now running his own business and labour consultancy company. At the time of his retirement, Malaakgosi had worked in the public service for 20...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 07 December 2007
BBS flea market grow from strength to strength
Ikgopoleng Disaletse from Tlokweng says that Sunday is not about going to church but about selling her wares at the flea market. Her goods include bandanas, rings, necklaces, panties, sunglasses, belts, bags, home made hats, scarves, cassettes and...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 07 December 2007
'Ga E Golelwe' brings financial independence to women in Motlhabaneng
Many women in Motlhabaneng have never attended formal school, mainly because when they were growing up, it was customary to work the fields growing crops. But with the concept of 'Education With Production' that Thuto Ga E Golelwe has embraced,...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
The larger than life Cebo
Manyaapelo's breakfast show, Bosele, on Motsweding FM has a following of more than 2.9 million people in South Africa alone. During an interview with Mmegi, the modest Manyaapelo reveals that he was shocked to discover that that he has a remarkable...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
'We worked to create wealth for the nation'
SELEBI-PHIKWE: There are conflicting views on how the town, which prides itself on being the only town in Botswana with a surname, acquired its double-barreled name. It sits on what was once crop-farming lands and cattleposts belonging to the people...
07 December 2007
Constance Nagafela: An award-winning craftswoman
Constance Nagafela is undoubtedly one of them. She is one of the most hard working craftswomen and the awards she has won so far testify to this fact. However, she admits that she became a craftswoman by chance, having started off as an employee of...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
'Full measure of American mean'
It has not been well received within America because it is challenging and thoughtful; not the normal kind of "entertainment" the person-on-the-street expects. Why pay to see something that is unsettling and may challenge your preconceived positions...
07 December 2007
Selelo's art exhibition, simply breathtaking
Selelo's artwork currently on display is quite breathtaking and unrestricted. She features both abstract and realistic artworks and, as she explained to Mmegi, her artwork moves from realistic to abstract because she likes to look deeper into...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
Banks to track defaulters
The mechanism, which becomes operational this month, comes against the backdrop of a high credit defaultment rate caused by heavy indebtedness to multiple financial institutions by consumers, among other factors. According to the current president...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 07 December 2007
De Beers installs hi-tech equipment
The installation of new equipment, which comprises 39 sorting machines, is another step closer to DTCB becoming the largest and most sophisticated rough diamond sorting and valuing operation in the world. DTC Botswana, which is an equal partnership...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 07 December 2007
Barclays expand services in Francistown
The establishment of the facilities, she said, is an effort by Barclays to offer world-class products and services that provide convenience to customers' needs by taking the bank to the people. Norris said the Nzano Mall Sales and Services Centre...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
AF Diamonds' AK6 kimberlite 'in a class of its own'
AFD, which released its full year results on Monday, says the planning and evaluation for the AK6 deposit, in which it currently holds a 28.38 percent stake, has been completed and, with the financing in place, the last step is the mining...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 07 December 2007
Botswana to gain from Paste08
Speaking in an interview with BusinessWeek, Debswana Group Metallurgical Manager Bernard Busani, who will also coordinate the conference to be held in Kasane in May next year, says although his company is organising this conference for...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 07 December 2007
'Chavez or choice...'
When the current Spanish Prime Minister, Jos Luis Rodrguez Zapatero, tried to point out that this was not entirely fair and that his predecessor had in fact been democratically elected (and also democratically evicted) Chavez started shouting and...
07 December 2007
BMC honours long-service employees
"Those who do that extra bit towards the organisation need to be specially recognised and rewarded for their devotion to duty, sincerity and dedication," Sebetlela said. They are aware that the BMC is undergoing some major restructuring to improve...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 07 December 2007
Bank of Baroda commits to localisation
Speaking to BusinessWeek at the opening of the bank's new branch in Francistown on Wednesday, Mitra said the bank had put programmes in place to achieve localisation.He said the Gaborone branch has a total of 20 staff only six of whom are non-locals,...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
A sneak view of the BDP primaries tomorrow
Mmegi Staff Writer RYDER GABATHUSE examines some of the constituencies where candidates will slug it out in action-packed drama.South east north: There are three candidates in this peri-urban constituency which has effectively become a part of the...
07 December 2007
China in Africa: Friend or foe?
There is copper to mine in Zambia, iron ore to extract in Gabon and oil to refine in Angola. In other countries less blessed by natural resources, Chinese companies have spied trading and investment opportunities. Africa's need for new and better...
07 December 2007
Will Khama give opposition cabinet posts?
Khama is expected to take over from President Festus Mogae early next year. First to predict is the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) vice president, Kesitegile Gobotswang in his opinion letter that appeared in Mmegi dated Wednesday 17, October 2007...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 07 December 2007
'Glad Tidings' for the Central District
With 172 councillors packed for up to three weeks at a time in chambers designed for a considerably smaller number in Serowe, it is a wonder they have not suffocated for lack of oxygen. It is also a wonder that they do somehow fit in the...
EDITOR 07 December 2007
Mogae is dishonest
He cites such things as the number of titles that have hit the streets as the measure of such growth. Interestingly, Mogae ignores the number of titles that have collapsed within the same period. This selective analysis gives us no substance and...
07 December 2007
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