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Murangi died in a car accident at around 22:30 hours on Good Friday March 21, 2008. The accident occurred on the Trans Kalahari Highway near Lone Tree, about 150 Kilometers from Gantsi. SADC Executive Secretary, Dr. Tomaz Augusto Salomo, in...

28 March 2008

Strictly no skirts or earrings in Mhaladi's Kgotla

This is as per the Batalaote custom and Kgosi Mhaladi Oteng Mhaladi is very strict on this because he harbours a passion of restoring the culture and tradition of his tribe. Some villagers, especially the youth take advantage of festive occasions to...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

Mogae's quotable quotes

Every president shows his roots through his blunders. Where would you place Botswana's outgoing President Mogae? In his 10 years in office Mogae has led an administration of blunders and mistakes that attracted political spectre and glee. You may...

28 March 2008

Festus Gontebanye Mogae

He is currently serving his second term in office following his re-election in the October 2004 general election. He will leave the presidency on Monday 31 March 2008. Vice President Ian Khama will take over as President. Mogae was Vice-President...

28 March 2008

Khama succession sparks hot bus ride debate

There could be a million topics but as one can imagine, the hottest topic of the moment is the succession of Ian Khama to the presidency that is only a few days away. The passengers could not have picked a better time to debate this topic. The...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

Merafhe signs agreement on French

The agreement was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Lieutenant General Mompati Merafhe and Alain Joyandet, the French Minister for State Cooperation and Francophony. Commenting on the signing of the event,...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

Mosele-BIC opt for out-of-court deal

BIC wants a forensic audit of Mosele Legal Services after allegations of fraud, money laundering and illegal insurance practices by Mosele's directors, Base Sebonego and Motha Kaang. Currently the Botswana police have been probing Mosele and have...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

Bill gives more powers to minister than chiefs - MP

He was contributing to the debate on the Bogosi Bill in Parliament this week.The Bill is aimed at re-enacting, with amendments, the provisions relating to Bogosi. "I thought the Bill was meant to empower the chiefs. But in fact it is empowering...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Toe party line or else, Mohwasa warns 'rebels'

"We can't deny that there is a problem within the organisation. We have to own up. We were divided when we went to Molepolole," Mohwasa said in an interview this week. The BNF spokesman said they were still polarised after the Molepolole...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

The return of BDP factions?

The post falls vacant when the current holder and Vice President Ian Khama succeeds Festus Mogae as state and party president next Tuesday. There is a feeling in the party that to avoid 'imposing' a candidate, the powerful 18-member Central Committee...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

Serowe anxious in hope as Khama makes it 3rd homeboy

Young people do not seem to be restrained as we brook a subject that the elderly would only couch in poltically correct terms.The elderly are guarded and do not want to be accused of 'mispeaking'. Perhaps in line with the highly stratified customs...

28 March 2008

Dictatorships overwhelm democracy in Africa

Gaddafi did not say if he wanted Mugabe to rule the United States of Africa until he drops dead. We have no idea if Gaddafi himself would want to submit himself to Mugabe's rule. The Libyan autocrat made this startling statement as he was being...

*TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 28 March 2008

Government spent P1.5m on Salaries Commission

The commission was appointed to review conditions of service, salary scales, allowances and fringe benefits for the public service and submitted a report to President Festus Mogae last November. "Government is satisfied with the endeavours of the...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

BDP rejects'dictatorial' proposals

The BDP holds its congress and elections every two years. The party was gathered at Boipuso Hall in Gaborone to vote for or against 18 proposed constitutional changes following a task force led by BDP Women's wing chairperson Tebelelo Seretse. There...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

BACK STAGE

More recently he has been stereotyped in films where he plays God-like figures, or even God (as in Evan Almighty). He was awarded his first Oscar for a supporting role in Million Dollar Baby (2004). Over the years he has had numerous other awards...

SASA MAJUMA 28 March 2008

BOOK REVIEW

The Cleft is an adult fantasy tale by one of the world's greatest storytellers. Doris Lessing, who was recently awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for 2007, recognising the overwhelming body of her work since the publication, now 58 years ago, of...

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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 28 March 2008

Where is Cine 2000?

Situated on Blue Jacket Street in Francistown's central business district (CBD), curious shoppers and tourists take only passing glances as they walk under the dark blue board that has the name CINE 2000 emblazoned on it. Mmegi chanced upon a number...

GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Holbrook and Davis' third space at Alliance Francaise

The portion of the poem that inspired the two veteran educators says: We shall not cease from exploration,And at the end of all our exploring will Be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time Commenting on their unusual...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

CONSUMER WATCHDOG

There are stores that sell things on credit that would probably like us to go away. They would dearly like us to stop writing in Mmegi and to the various Ministers in Government regarding the illegal conduct of these stores when they fail to...

28 March 2008

Easter holidays affect small businesses

On Easter Monday, an elderly Combi driver told Businessweek that many of his colleagues did not make a profit during the long holidays. His colleague Keodireleng Phadime shared his sentiments, though he was hoping for better tidings when people...

STATES MODIBATI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

BHC call centre goes live

The purpose of the call centre is to allow customers to channel their reports and enquiries about BHC services, particularly in relation to maintenance and repair requests. The launch of the centre follows the Corporation's decision to outsource...

28 March 2008

Stanchart boss reveals new plans for Africa banks

Mmegi: What is the contribution of the Botswana operations to Stanchart retail business RA: Our retail business has continued to grow and they went up by about 17-18 percent and that has led to Botswana growing by about the same rate. So in overall...

28 March 2008

Travelling with a man of God

In particular I learnt a lot on his religion. My meeting with 26-year-old Shimane Mokgethi was accidental, although the clergyman does not rule out the possibility of some divine intervention. The fact of the matter is that we had no prior...

SIKI MOTSHWARI JOHANNES
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Bifm to introduce property fund

In an interview with Business Today on the sidelines of the African Venture Capital Association (AVCA) conference recently, Bifm CEO Victor Senye said they are waiting for certification from the IFC before they can unveil the full picture of the...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

CEDA struggles to recover loans

CEDA is a government financial institution supporting viable and sustainable citizen businesses through loans at subsidised interest. The organisation's research and public relations manager Oabile Regoeng said that they have a problem of low loan...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

We doff our hats to Mogae

For it is ingrained in us as a people that transfer of power ought to be orderly and smooth. This is as much to the credit of President Mogae as it is to the people of Botswana who have internalised democracy to the point where it now seeps through...

EDITOR 28 March 2008

Whither BNF - a critique of our critics

What we object to is unfounded attacks against our movement and deliberate distortion and misrepresentation of its activities. Mmegi's coverage of our primary elections was typical of this unfortunate trend. Prior to the primary elections, Mmegi ran...

28 March 2008

NITTY GRITTY

And since it is a quarter way into the year the average soul is bound to have experienced some spiritual airlock! So in the words of Chicken, the Prophet of the Church of Holy Goat, "Easter is the time to relieve the spiritual airlocks of the general...

BAROLONG SEBONI 28 March 2008

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28 March 2008

New era for domestic workers

They are literally running families as they do everything from the cooking to even looking after the children. In some instances the children perceive them as their 'mothers' for they are the familiar faces and often they come to their rescue in...

Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Lobatse derby on Sunday

The two sides are lying next to each other in the relegation zone with Gunners ahead with 21 points. Gunners are in 14th spot with 21 points from 20 games while their neighbours are in 15th position with 19 points from 21 games. After a bright start...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

Darts not a game of drunkards - BODA

He pointed out that darts is just like any other sport and people should realise that the assumptions are wrong. "This sport is only played in bars because when it comes to venues, we have not been catered for. If we were included when the sports...

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

BGU to finalise squad selection

The BGU plans to use this weekend's Botswana Amateur Open as a final selection event for the 10-man squad. The event is scheduled for the Gaborone Golf Club. A tentative squad of 10 players have been selected for the Ndola event. Two players will be...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Farmer fears Zim land grab in South Africa

Speaking on Wednesday in Midrand, Johannesburg, Motsepe Matlala, the president of National African Farmers Union (NAFU) said that to avert the Zimbabwe situation, farmers in South Africa should be united. "There is a need for unity of farmers....

KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

Zebras fail the test again

Once again, the Zebras under the tutelage of Colwyn Rowe failed to apply themselves in a game they could have won easily. Instead, it was Zimbabwe which was comfortable on the night and dictated the pace as if they were playing at home. From the...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

BDF VI limps to North Africa

About 16 countries from all the seven zones are expected to take part in the tournament. Mabutho said his team has not trained properly due to a number of constraints. He pointed out that players reside in different areas hence it is not easy to get...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Injuries hit Tango Boys

"I missed four of my regular players. This was really not good for the team but we hope they would recover soon," said the confident Zambian coach. TASC played both games without the services of enterprising midfielder Tebogo Mothusi, striker...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

BGU-Red Cross chip in for youth

A statement by BGU secretary general Ben Tobedza and BRCS president Dr Nomsa Mbere says the two organisations have partnered to raise funds for the youth development programmes and to raise awareness on the HIV/AIDS. "We are asking you to chip...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Women soccer

He said the formation of the national team has boosted the women's game. The women league has been running without a sponsor but is now hoping for good tidings in the coming season. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) is currently in talks with a...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

BVF plans to revive league

Since then, there have been feelings that discarding the league is killing volleyball as players stay idle for long periods. Some stakeholders think the federation should have resorted to playing a non-sponsored league. The sport has lost its spark...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Soccer, sex and excitement

Now that I got your full attention, I cannot assure you that soccer is more soul-fulfilling than sex. Though I broached the subject, I cannot vouch for anything. However, I put a 'greater' wager on the fact that soccer fanatics will settle for...

28 March 2008

Injustice mars Zambia's war on corruption?

Real questions arise as to whether justice can be done and be seen to be done in circumstances replete with open lobbying for stiffer sentences to "deter corruption" by anti-corruption lobbies and when it becomes unavoidable to openly and publicly...

ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Disappearances worry police chief

"I should be conducting meetings at schools and the Dikgotla to let people know what they should do in the event they get lost or how they could prevent such an occurrence in the first place," Superintendent Solomon Sedumedi said in a phone interview...

GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Row as family planning drug is recalled

The drug has been withdrawn from all pharmacies and hospitals in Zambia after widespread fears that it was contaminated with HIV, the deadly virus that causes AIDS. The drug was sourced from the United States. But the US Embassy in Lusaka denied that...

HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 28 March 2008

Police probe sex claims at Gaborone school

Assistant Superintendent Goratwang Obonetse said yesterday that though their investigations revealed nothing they have not closed the case since the mother is insisting that action should be taken against the culprits. He said that they are in the...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 28 March 2008

Kwelagobe votes BDP over Union

While Kwelagobe told the media that he had prior to the meeting informed unions that he would not be able to attend the scheduled meeting because of the BDP congress unions say they feel let down ."The minister had informed us in an official...

STAFF WRITER 28 March 2008

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