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Trials of a 'Zimbo' at immigration
Ask any Zimbabwean on the Gaborone or Francistown streets. The visit to the immigration offices is as irksome as a visit to the dentist. I Friday, the immigrants say, is the busiest. Most of the Zimbabweans' days expire either on that particular...
JOHN CHURU
Correspondent 08 February 2008
Interim EPAs open new export opportunities to the EU
"We have to talk to people so that they understand," the Minister says. "We have improved prices at the BMC. There is excitement. "There are complaints here and there, but it is as with salaries - we get paid but we still explain." Under the...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
Electoral board skeletons haunt BNF primaries
Khan said this at a press conference organised by the party leadership yesterday in response to allegations of intensifying factional feuds that grip the party. Khan said he regretted that the central committee had made an oversight to make an...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
GCC begins to repair damaged roads
An "action plan" from city engineer Komal Chandra Jain's office, shows a list of roads the council is repairing. "We are busy filling the potholes and following up the director of roads for the maintenance of the bigger roads," confirmed Jain in an...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
Judge dismisses rape appeal
The appellant Ditsheko Phikwe of Nata was convicted and sentenced to 10 years for a rape that took place on August 3, 2004 in Nata. In his judgement, Justice Phumaphi noted that Phikwe appealed against his conviction and sentence because he had not...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 08 February 2008
No decision yet on GTC
The college was closed last week following a standoff between the students and the ministry. Ministry spokesperson Nomsah Zuze said officials are still discussing over the students' grievances. "We want to see where we can meet each other half...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
Chobe, the cosmopolitan land of tribal integration
Mmegi: Who are the inhabitants of Kasane? Kgosi Mwezi: Just about everybody lives here. Kasane is probably one of the most diverse places in Botswana. We owe our cosmopolitan makeup to both history and geography. We border three countries, and this...
08 February 2008
Watts in Kedikilwe's power trip?
Kedikilwe arrived yesterday afternoon from Cape Town where he held intense consultations with his South African counterparts. Those consultations come amid fears that the South Africans could pull the plug on Botswana. Kedikilwe, who would not be...
KETO SEGWAI
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
Power outages court poverty
A random survey reveals that some people depend heavily on electricity and they cannot cope without it. Some stated that everything in their houses uses electricity and without power nothing would be all right. Others in crime-infested areas fear...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 08 February 2008
Phikwe business laments 'casual' power solutions
The government was also criticised for failing to present its short-term strategies to ease the power cuts. During a Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) budget review dinner in Selebi-Phikwe, most businesses said the...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 08 February 2008
Palapye campaigns fashion Tlou as Khama's VP
In Palapye, BDP faithfuls have been spreading the word very fast that Khama, who will in April 1 be ascending to the country's state presidency, "prefers Tlou as his VP for the transitional period". President Festus Mogae is relinquishing power at...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
Attorney General speaks
* In doing so, allow me to begin by adding my voice to the fitting tribute you have paid to the President Festus Mogae, who is gracing the occasion for the last time in his capacity as Head of State. Permit me to add just one more item to what I...
ATHALIAH MOLOKOMME 08 February 2008
The horror and joy fixing a presidential send-off
Critical stakeholders from the 43 villages that constitute the North East District gather at the Masunga main Kgotla meeting. This is no ordinary meeting. It is an epoch-making gathering preparing to give Mogae a fitting send-off. At 10 am on the dot...
SIKI MOTSHWARI JOHANNES
Correspondent 08 February 2008
Mogae, Nasha set by-election dates
The constituencies were left without Members of Parliament when Obakeng Moumakwa and Boyce Sebetela left to join the private sector late last November. The Botswana National Front secretary general, Mohammed Khan, says they are prepared to...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
China toothpaste withdrawn from shelves
Responding to a Mmegi questionnaire, deputy permanent secretary, Dr Loeto Mazhani, said most of the local authorities toured their districts to recall the toothpastes made in China. Letlhakeng Sub District found 17 toothpastes, followed by Lobatse...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
BCP's response to 2008 Budget Speech
* Budget Theme The theme for the budget was presented as "Accelerating Achievement of Vision 2016 through NDP 10." As usual, the Minister has chosen a theme whose relevance to the contents of the speech is difficult to appreciate. The 2008...
DUMELANG SALESHANDO 08 February 2008
Disquiet in BDF, police as the spy body recruits
Sources indicate that Isaac Kgosi, the man reportedly tipped for the top job as director of the wing, has been recruiting across various organs within both Botswana Police Service and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF). Kgosi, currently Vice...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
We knew about shortage - Magang
Former energy minister in the 1990s, David Magang, says the power cuts gripping Botswana and some parts of southern Africa were long anticipated but somebody slept on the job in the case of Botswana, failing to respond timeously to the impending...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
BACK STAGE
In this case it is three brothers who come to "bond with each other" after their father has died and their mother has vanished into Christian work somewhere in India. In any one else's hands this could be a straightforward tale of togetherness and...
SASA MAJUMA 08 February 2008
BOOK REVIEW
Fifteen years ago, in 1993, when Nicholas Shakespeare was 35-years old, Granta hailed him as one of the "Best of Young British Novelists". They have honoured him again in Granta 100 by including his tale, The White Hole of Bombay. It takes place in...
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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 08 February 2008
Mothibatsela's 'heavenly' and poetic artworks
Hopelessly loving through pain Is Heaven...The sound of soul in my locks Or is Heaven where my granny livesShe always said things like, "My child, just go to school, look after each other.""Hai, mnatanami, we have swallowed a bitter pill!" After...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
At the time the newspapers were full of stories of schools banning nursery rhymes like "Baa Baa Black Sheep" because it was deemed to be racist and councils saying they no longer had manhole covers because that was sexist language. In fact almost all...
08 February 2008
Sing-along judges infest our courts
For several months before and a substantial part of last year, the future looked bleak. We had barely emerged from Winter last year when the sun came upon us with all its fury. Its scorching dryness and prolonged heat were threatening to turn our...
08 February 2008
Red cross facing challenges in Kenya
The organisation's Secretary-General Abbas Gullet says although there was enough resources to cater for the over 300,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance, his organisation was finding it difficult to reach them as they were spread in so many...
08 February 2008
DTC expects challenging year in US market
"If you look at the new consumer markets in China and India, there is a huge new demand pool that is coming into place," Managing Director Varda Shine told Reuters in an interview. "The real question is what will happen in the US because of...
08 February 2008
More IFSC companies to start operations
In the 2008-2009 budget speech on Monday, the minister said that since its inception in 2001-2002, the IFSC has accredited 39 companies, 19 of which are already operational. "A further nine are expected to commence operations during 2008. In July...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
Govt not doing much to fight poverty - clerics
They felt that instead of focusing on basic needs, the government seems to be interested in developing the infrastructure at the expense of the lives of the people. The clerics were speaking at an inter-Church meeting called to discuss the 2008/09...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 08 February 2008
BP seeks to replace Lobtrans
BP acting general manger Mahube Mpugwa said yesterday that normal fuel supplies will resume soon after Unitrans was appointed by the High Court as their interim distributor last Friday. Unitrans is supposed to start making deliveries this week....
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
Mmamabula to cut power deficit - CIC boss
Kinross said that Canada- and Botswana-listed CIC's Mmamabula project in Botswana went some way to filling that deficit but did not go all the way. "There is need or more projects in the region," he said. He said that CIC had concluded its agreement...
08 February 2008
Govt roundly faulted for power shortage
Economist and businessman Nathan Kgabi says the power outages are becoming a pandemic similar to HIV/Aids and requires similar attention. During a discussion of the 2008/9 Budget Speech organised by the Botswana Council of Churches (BCC) at...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 08 February 2008
BSE goes electronic
Presenting the 2008/09 Budget speech, Finance Minister Baledzi Gaolathe said Government supports the development of capital markets with projects such as the installation of the CSD on the BSE. The CSD registers share certificates electronically....
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
NITTY GRITTY
Thy light does not come to earthExpectant mothers are dying to give birthAs the incubators turn coldAnd hospital generators are very old. When will thy kingdom of light come?When will thy mandate be done? Give us this day our daily breadThat got...
BAROLONG SEBONI 08 February 2008
Julie christie named 'survival ambassador'
Christie, who has recently been nominated for an Oscar, has supported Survival for over 30 years, being actively involved in its work for tribal peoples. Speaking in a BBC radio appeal, Christie said, 'I've personally been involved with...
08 February 2008
Batswana in riot ridden Kenya safe - Foreign Affairs
Head of the public relations, information and research department, Clifford Maribe says there are 55 Batswana living there and most of them comprise staff of the Botswana High Commission and their families, students and United Nations and Africa...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
Tax incentives could address load shedding crisis
Don't get me wrong, I am not saying it's wrong for people to point fingers and call for heads to roll at BPC and government enclave. South Africans had tried to call for heads to roll at Eskom and Union Buildings but did not succeed. But at least...
08 February 2008
Botswana's Health Care Policy: Is it Alma Ata or Post-Alma Ata?
In as much as I am grateful for his late welcome to the public forum) he needs to know that I have been debating on the national scene for the last four years. The purpose of the last article I wrote was to continue a healthy debate on health care...
KENEETSWE B. SETLHARE, M.D. 08 February 2008
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
He actually led the party from its inception, and even though he had renounced chieftainship, his royal heritage alone was enough to ensure that in Bangwato tribal circles, the party became closely associated with him and is still commonly referred...
DAN MOABI 08 February 2008
The mere talk shop that is AU and SADC
The recent AU Addis Ababa summit is said to have received a progress report on Zimbabwe. It is even a misnomer talking of a progress report on anything concerning the ever-worsening meltdown in Zimbabwe. Where many people see despair and...
EDITOR 08 February 2008
Cartoon 08.02.08
08 February 2008
FIRST CUT
We are confident that in Khama, we will have a president whose love and interest in matters of sport is without question. I personally cannot wait for his take-over, anticipating strong support for sport and development of recreational...
DENNIS KEAGILE 08 February 2008
The referee who lives his dream
He wanted to be a top class referee. Although he is yet to reach the zenith of his career, Bondo has surpassed even his wildest imaginations and ascertained himself as a top-notch middleman in local soccer. When he played for Hartlepool in...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 08 February 2008
Netball confrontation in the offing
In pool A, TASC is expected to brush aside Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Boteti and Jwaneng to come tops while in pool B losing finalists BDF cats should be too good for Boasa, Notwane and Phikwe Prisons. The top two teams from each pool will proceed to the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 08 February 2008
UB hosts Best of the Best
The boxing spectacular pits last year's champions. BABA spokesperson Willough Kemoen told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the tournament is the second largest in the country after the national championships. He said different boxers will fight it out with...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 08 February 2008
ECCO officials promise revival
So far, the defending champions have failed to reproduce the form that made them the first club from the north to win the league last season. ECCO chairman Mothibedi Lathang said at a press conference this week that the club is ready to defend the...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
New lease of life for press in 'Information Act'
Gaborone North MP, Keletso Rakhudu, plans to postpone tabling his parliamentary motion scheduled for today proposing promulgation of a freedom of information law that could radically contribute to reform Botswana's contemporary journalism law....
08 February 2008
The cream of African football
Afcon first XIGoalkeeper - Boubacar Barry (Ivory Coast) Many people would argue whether he deserves a place in the starting line-up ahead of some of the experienced goalkeepers but the youngster is a rare talent. He was not intimidated by the big...
08 February 2008
Nico boss refutes allegations
He denied that the players have demanded the Zimbabwean's dismissal. "There is nothing like that. If a team is not performing well, it would always be associated with negative things but get it from me, we have not experienced such problems and we...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 08 February 2008
End of marriage made in heaven
Kareng first joined Chiefs in 1997 from Mogoditshane Fighters. The central defender has been one of the most reliable servants of the Kgatleng giants. His departure from Chiefs' camp has shocked many supporters. Youngsters at the club see him as a...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
Night games to continue despite power outages
"We will continue staging night games until the situation becomes worse," said PLC secretary Setete Phuthego. He said though they are aware of the outages, they have to push hard to finish the season on time. The Mascom Premier League second round...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 08 February 2008
Nare rejoins Gunners
It is expected that Nare will temporarily hold the fort until Lwandamina arrives in two weeks' time. Nare's appointment comes after Gunners were humiliated thoroughly during the Four Teams Challenge Cup at the National Stadium last month. After the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 08 February 2008
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