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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
The cruel spectacle of Brown at bay
There seems to be no price to pay for mocking him. Take recently, when the Tory MP for Hammersmith and Fulham, Greg Hands, said: "With three different police investigations under way, two members of his cabinet ... falling foul of the...
SIMON HOGGART* 07 December 2007
Makgalemele is out of order!!!
She is being ridiculed for asking the question and the Minister is scolded for providing the answer! Makgalemele if quoted correctly (he can deny that like they always do) does not stop there as he goes on to state that the private sector does...
07 December 2007
Can poor countries afford a lid on greenhouse gases?
However, powerful interest groups have spent hundreds of millions of dollars convincing us that without urgent reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases, the climate may warm uncontrollably, with disastrous effects. As a result, there is...
KENDRA OKONSKI 07 December 2007
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07 December 2007
Can Gunners shoot down Chiefs?
Though Gunners have been struggling as usual, they woke up a fortnight ago to shock another giant, Township Rollers 3-1. The youthful Mapantsula side has shown that it is capable of rising to the occasion in a big match event and hence Chiefs must...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
Matebele target Mapalastina
This week, the management shocked many people when they dumped assistant coach Daniel 'Chicco' Nare despite the fact that head coach David Bright is on the brink of joining South African Premier League side, Capetown Santos. Rollers have been...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
Motlhabankwe faces Gunners
Since the departure of Itumeleng Duiker, never had a player been so highly regarded by Gunners' faithful as Motlhabankwe. In recent years, Motlhabankwe has been the only player from Gunners in the national team and at times his absence was felt when...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
Young Zebras bow out of COSAFA
Under-20 coach Boyo Radipotsane told Mmegi Sport that despite losing to South Africa, they managed to perform well and left a lasting impression. "We did well but were unfortunate to lose to South Africa. We matched them but we could not...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
Shell Oil rescues softball situation
He said the initial sponsor pulled out, citing financial constraints. Four women's and four men's teams will be battling it out for top honours. In the women's category-Bears, Wells, Police IX and Vikings will lock horns while in the men's category...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 07 December 2007
BONA to spread netball
Besides, BONA does not have a full-time officer to make follow-ups. Oitsile said that in some areas, clubs collapsed because they could not get sponsorship. He stated that BONA needs to encourage clubs to recruit more young players who will grow with...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 07 December 2007
Ramatebele applauds the media
"This was among the most successful years in the golf fraternity," he told Mmegi Sport yesterday. Golf has been one of the busiest codes this year and some pundits have attributed the success to Ramatebele. However, the BGU man has said it...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 07 December 2007
Date set for inaugural Botswana games
He said the games will be used as a feeding programme for next year's Supreme Council for Sport in Africa (SCSA) Zone VI event. That is why codes not included in the SCSA event have been excluded from the Botswana games. Buthali revealed that...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 07 December 2007
Oatlhotse wins HIV/AIDS chess tourney
For winning the tournament, Oatlhotse pocketed P300; while Notha received P200 with those on third spot getting P100. For the first time in the history of Botswana chess there was a prize for veteran players, which was awarded to Bontsi. In the...
07 December 2007
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