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BDP executive secretary Dr Comma Serema said yesterday that the proposed amendments include a clause empowering the party president and reads in part:"Notwithstanding any provisions of the BDP constitution, the president of the BDP may exercise...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 26 March 2008

Karibu-Tena promotes local talent

Bingi Nite Vibes Productions, a Botswana registered entertainment company, has been running the Karibu-Tena Garden at the Tlokweng border gate since the beginning of February this year. Already the Garden has played host to several successful live...

MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 26 March 2008

'I don't want to look kind-hearted'

Lady Vengeance is the third in a trilogy of films about revenge set in Korea by the great and very controversial director Park Chan Wook. The first was Sympathy for Mister Vengeance (2002) and the second OldBoy (2003). It has been hailed as one of...

26 March 2008

Academic warns against borrowing from informal sector

The convention was held at the Botswana Bureau of Standards last week. The UB academic said when people have over borrowed money from the banks, they go to the informal sector where the interest rates are not controllable. He said the...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 March 2008

Lobtrans saga impinges on Stanchart profits

According to the company's statement of results for the period under review, profits after tax went down from P257.9 million in 2006 to P239.3 million in 2007. In an interview with Mmegi last week, on the sidelines of the launching of government's...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 26 March 2008

All is well that ends well

Various police stations across the country are reporting a quieter Easter, which is very positive. Credit must go to the people who we presume must have been vigilant on the roads. We could not remain impervious to the precious lives that we lost on...

EDITOR 26 March 2008

The roots of America's financial crisis

To a large extent, the US crisis was actually made by the Fed, helped by the wishful thinking of the Bush administration. One main culprit was none other than Alan Greenspan, who left the current Fed Chairman, Ben Bernanke, with a terrible situation....

JEFFREY D. SACHS* 26 March 2008

Mzwinila and Nkate committing political suicide

Though it is within Mzwinila's right (as said by Hon Kedikilwe in that article) to contest like any other Democrat, it is worth noting that Mzwinila's intention to contest is not borne out of his right to do so, but he is being used in a factional...

26 March 2008

'Nothing will work unless we do'

We all know that it is hard to get where we want to be emotionally, financially and professionally. But working hard and going extra mile towards what we want to achieve is the only way we can reach our goals. Emotional stability and money would not...

26 March 2008

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26 March 2008

Stars come for Zebras-Warriors duel

Fortunately, the Zebras have managed to get four foreign-based players for the clash. First-choice goalkeeper, Modiri Marumo who plies his trade in Egypt arrived in the country on Saturday and has been hard at training. He is expected to start the...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 26 March 2008

Will Mogae ever be called Sir?

Knighthood is a British honour established by King George V in 1917. The Most excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) is an order of the chivalry, which includes five classes in civil and military divisions (Knight Grand Cross-GBE, Knight...

26 March 2008

Mothiba, Bok bow out in Namibia

Mothiba of Botswana Diamond Valuing Company (BDVC) Boxing Club lost his bout 14-4 while the less experienced Bok was outclassed 26-8. The two are part of the six-man Botswana team that is trying its luck in the last African Olympic qualifiers in...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 26 March 2008

Masitara leads Nico survival charge

Despite his team's sluggish start to the season, Masitara remained a shining beacon even in defeat. He has formed a lethal partnership with former Zebras forward, Thobo 'Fish' Kgoboge. The duo has struck a telepathic understanding, which has been a...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 26 March 2008

Can Gunners dodge the axe again?

How long this dangerous game will continue is anybody's guess. Since the season kicked off, the Lobatse giants have registered five victories, six draws and lost nine times. They are lying in 14th spot with 21 points in the 16-team competition. To...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 March 2008

Activist vows revenge on BCP

Ngakaetsile took the BCP to court after he was locked out of the primary elections. He lost last week leaving Nzwaligwa as the party candidate.A bitter Ngakaetsile has vowed to thwart Nzwaligwa's campaign as a way of getting back at the...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 26 March 2008

Anguished SPTC industrial class workers fume

This prompted Botswana Manual Workers Union (BMWU)to convene an urgent meeting last Thursday afternoon at Anne Adams Park with the council authorities to seek clarification. During the heated meeting, employees lashed out at the council's treasury...

26 March 2008

3,000 air traffic controllers lacking worldwide

IFATCA, representing more than 50,000 air traffic controllers from 133 countries worldwide, promoted the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) plan for safety in Africa, stressing the need for the continued development of air traffic...

26 March 2008

Guyanese faces threat to kill charge

Police sources say that the Guyanese man, who is married to a Guyanese woman, was having an affair with the Motswana woman he allegedly threatened to kill. Allegedly the complainant told the police that she was not aware that the man was married at...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 26 March 2008

Zim inflation sparks exodus of foreign students

It makes former students in Zimbabwe weep because they were forced to abandon their studies because of rocketing inflation.When I think of Zimbabwe, as most visitors do, the first thing that comes to mind is the Victoria Falls. The falls are an...

MWENGE NG'ONA
Correspondent 26 March 2008

Easter prayer breakfast huge success - Chembe

A former Easter prayer breakfast committee member, Dr Christopher Chembe, said that they had a good response this year with roughly 1,000 people participating. He said the event that started small at Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC)...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 26 March 2008

Afro-jazz artistes delight music lovers

The Afro jazz artistes, who were performing separately, gave electrifying performances much to the delight of music lovers who had thronged the jazz joint. Their splendid show proved that local music has indeed come of age. These days Batswana also...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 March 2008

Zim faces HIV/AIDS catastrophe as drugs crisis bites

This is so because of a crippling shortage of food and life-saving drugs across the country. People go without basic foods for weeks though they many have money in their wallets. With virtually no foreign exchange, Zimbabwe is also finding it...

VICTOR MULANGISI
Correspondent 27 March 2008

Veteran keyboard star Sejeso goes cabaret

Their band plays in the Kalahari cocktail bar. Sejeso reflected that when they started to play at Grand Palm towards the end of last year, things were a bit quiet. However, he said, the show is gaining momentum. Over the weekends, they...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 March 2008

Monageng explains Mafenyatlala deal

He explained that KRDA has leased part of the plot to a local company, Cash Bazaar Holdings to develop a shopping complex. KRDA has been paid P2 million by Cash Bazaar for a 35-year lease. At the end of the lease, the developed plot will revert back...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 March 2008

CEDA revamps its mentoring programme

CEDA research and public relations office manager Oabile Regoeng said the move is part of a drive to improve services. He stated that with the new assignment based mentoring approach, CEDA identifies skills' gap at the project appraisal stage with a...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 27 March 2008

Let's learn from Malawi

In fact, we call upon the Botswana government to adopt a similar legislation to help deal with some bogus and unscrupulous institutions that have lately flooded the country. For instance, it is not uncommon to come across advertisements in local...

EDITOR 27 March 2008

To hang or not to hang is the question

Notwithstanding what the M.P is saying, the truth of the matter is that the Bible, which contains a code of ethnics for those who profess the Christian religion states unequivocally that whoever kills another human being, must also be killed. It is...

27 March 2008

Botswana tax laws are rigid

As I have always lobbied through various media houses, Botswana needs a business-friendly tax system in order to attract Foreign Direct Investment, grow SMMEs and reduce high unemployment rate that seem to be on the increase. This sounds strange...

27 March 2008

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27 March 2008

Botswana fall in ITF/CAT African Junior Championships

Just like last year, when the country hosted the event, all its 24 players have been knocked out in the second round. The African Junior Championships started at Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) courts on March 17 and end this Sunday. By...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 27 March 2008

Santos kick out Phiri

Information reaching Mmegi Sport indicate that the management took a decision to fire the Zambian after a spate of poor results, which has seen Santos handing the title to Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Until recently, Santos have been the main challengers...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 27 March 2008

Gaealafswe's sword kills and saves Oatlhotse

As fate would have it, the first round tormentor became saviour in the last games when he dashed the hopes of another tournament favourite Ignatius Njobvu to hand over the title outright to Oatlhotse. However, the champion deserved credit for showing...

27 March 2008

BMWU holds crucial congress

The congress is being held against a backdrop of a sharp a division among current office bearers, a court case loss and questions over the officials' eligibility. The election of new officials is scheduled for Saturday before the congress winds up...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 27 March 2008

Football is dying in Jwaneng

Cosmos Blizzards are struggling in the Second Division and might soon be joined by Blue Diamonds, which look set to drop from the First Division. Mascom Premier League side Jwaneng Comets are bracing themselves for another trip to the First Division....

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 27 March 2008

BCP won't discipline wayward comrade Shine

Ngakaetsile was barred from standing as a Selebi-Phikwe East parliamentary candidate for the forthcoming general election. BCP secretary general Taolo Lucas said in an interview with Mmegi yesterday that the court process was over and Ngakaetsile...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 27 March 2008

Court rejects testimony in insurance case

Last week the Botswana Insurance Company (BIC) rushed to court demanding an audit of Mosele Legal Services following reports of fraud, money laundering and illegal insurance practices by the company's directors, Base Sebonego and Motha Kaang. The...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 27 March 2008

Special Branch officers left out in the cold?

The officers said members of their unit are so demoralised that if they were working for a private company, they could have gone on strike. The officers revealed to Mmegi that Vice President Ian Khama's Private Secretary, Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 March 2008

Sparks set to fly in Nchindo case

This time the DPP has filed a notice of motion, urging the court to order Nchindo's instructing lawyers, Collins Newman Attorneys, to withdraw from the criminal case before it. DPP has also added charges of stealing by servant against Nchindo and...

GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 27 March 2008

Khama's kitchen cabinet

Khama will be bringing his own set of personal advisers - his kitchen cabinet. Speculation is rife that Khama's long-time private secretary Isaac Kgosi will rise to become the director of the newly created Directorate on Security and Intelligence...

GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 27 March 2008

IDOLS' hour of reckoning at hand

The long awaited M-Net's star making reality hit IDOLS auditions are scheduled to take place tomorrow (March 28). The one-day make-or-break auditions will be held at Gaborone's Grand Palm Hotel, and registration starts at 08:00, but if you really...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 27 March 2008

Mazolwana pays tribute to Batswana

Mazolwana says Batswana had been unwavering in their support when he went through some turbulent times, which is why he decided to headline his album Tshukudu Ya Poo. Other songs in the album include Ayabizwa, Mntuyedwa, Nontombeko, Bakithi, Mama,...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 27 March 2008

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