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Government forms special committee
Already, there is information that the committee members have met and task forces have been given assignments on how to fast-track project implementation and service delivery. Other cabinet committees will provide support mechanisms to ensure that...
STAFF WRITER 18 April 2008
For goodness sake, there is a crisis in Zimbabwe!
Mbeki came up with the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and set standards, among which was 'good governance'. But NEPAD folded three days ago and Mbeki had to let go of a failure he created. But comedy continues as NEPAD is now to be...
*TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 18 April 2008
Of Molf, BNF plotters and the lumpen radicals
Botswana National Front (BNF) leadership is rumoured to be plotting against its three most vocal legislators - Lobatse MP Nehemiah Modubule, Gaborone South Akanyang Magama, and Gaborone West South MP, Robert Molefhabangwe. The rumour that the three...
18 April 2008
The non-diplomat at Foreign Affairs
A faxed note that has just been brought in attracts his attention. New Foreign Affairs Minister, Phandu Skelemani has just arrived in his constituency office at the Nswazwi Mall. He is known for keeping time. And he shoots straight. "I told people...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
BSD holds AGM
She said they have big dreams but they are financially crippled. She said they have aspirations to have a wider reach but this has not been possible because they do not have money. Mokgosi said that the government finances the day-to-day running of...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
Death row inmates seek Appeal Court reprieve
The two were sentenced to death last month by Justice Maruping Dibotlelo of Lobatse High Court for the murder of Zimbabweans Robert Ncube and Sam Homberaume in Mogoditshane eight years ago. In the appeal, lawyer, Ookeditse Maphakwane for Molefe said...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
Mma-ramotswe in NZ
It wasn't your typical stake-out. We had parked right outside the suspect's house, which stood in a wide tree-lined street in a quiet residential part of Gaborone, Botswana's capital. "OK," whispered Tim, "this is the place." But Tim Race is no...
18 April 2008
The irony of Mma ramotswe
Popular as it seems to have become, I am still tempted to contemplate whether the Government of Botswana still holds that this concept is worth the financial muscle it commanded because I personally reckon it leaves a lot to be desired. Mma...
18 April 2008
It somewhat falls short artistically
In terms of brand placement, that is promoting Botswana as a country I think the producers have done well, in fact exceedingly well. Certainly every movie-goer in Europe or America who had never heard the name will definitely emerge from the...
BOTSALO NTUANE* 18 April 2008
Special committee is well placed to achieve results
Khama is well placed to work with such a structure since he has been grappling with the problems associated with poor implementation of government projects in the past few years. We have reason to believe that the President is conversant with...
18 April 2008
Mbeki gives Africa bad name
Which planet is this guy from? Did he even believe himself? I will not even dignify such a statement with an attempted explanation. Someone should just ask the President to wake up and smell the coffee. He should ask the millions of Zimbabweans in...
18 April 2008
Modubule confirms suspension
He told Mmegi yesterday that he received a suspension letter from Lobatse BNF constituency secretary Joseph Kgangetsile. "I have been advised by my attorney not to say anything at this moment," Modubule said. BNF publicity chief, Moeti Mohwasa...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
What is being taught at the University of Botswana?
Well - Michael, we all know that you are not part of the Geography faculty. We know this from your comment, "It's a unique river in the sense that it emanates from the sea or ocean..." In fact, the Okavango emanates from the highlands of Angola and...
18 April 2008
Inflation is eating into students' allowances
This is the dilemma that most Batswana students studying abroad, especially those in South Africa find themselves in. With the spectre of power outages, spiralling fuel prices and the high cost of living, the excitement of studying abroad seems to be...
18 April 2008
NITTY GRITTY
As you know, dear readers, who in the last two years have been bombarded with all sorts of mottos for all sorts of brands, we have to choose the line that will sell the organisation; 'the phrase that pays', so to speak. The central committee...
BAROLONG SEBONI 18 April 2008
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18 April 2008
BMC realises highest kill in 10 years
But producers will not be paid any bonuses because they were paid up-front in the good prices prevailing last year. The BMC slaughtered 171,299 cattle in 2007, a 25 percent increase on the 137, 336 slaughtered in 2006. BMC CEO Motshudi Raborokgwe...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 18 April 2008
Inflation edges closer to double digits
A statement by Government Statistician Annah Majelantle shows that the year-on-year inflation rate in March stood at 9.8 percent, up 0.8 percentage points from 9 percent in February. The latest figures give weight to analysts' forecasts that the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
Chobe Holdings increases tourism footprint
In a statement on Tuesday, the Group said subsequent to a shareholders meeting on April 10, the two companies are now wholly owned subsidiaries of Chobe Holdings Limited. The 20 857 092 ordinary shares issued in satisfaction of the respective...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
BEDIA to host Indian investors
BEDIA Public Relations Officer, Kungo Lentswe says the delegation will hold a seminar on Monday and thereafter meet one-on-one with local investors until Thursday. "They are coming to explore possibilities like setting up their factories here or...
STAFF WRITER 18 April 2008
IFSC seeks legislative review
"Our priority is to see the IFSC legislation improved so that it unlocks value for us to lure more companies to domicile here and to pursue other long-term strategies," Boshwaen told Business Week in an interview. If the legislation is improved, the...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
Stanchart funds Sightholder
H&A Cutting Works is a member of the Exelco Group and is one of the 16 sightholders appointed by DTC to purchase rough diamond for cutting and polishing in Gaborone. The building is modelled round the traditional Tswana homestead, and is...
18 April 2008
Home-based testing big hit- Survey
The 2006 survey carried out among adults who have received home based testing by a team from Botswana-Baylor Children's Clinical Centre of Excellence through their community outreach, explored the feelings of the community, and indicated that over 28...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
I'm not going to get into the long, tortured history of Ireland but you may understand that in the North the word "Irish" has all sorts of political connotations. Certain parts of the community object to anything being called Irish when they...
18 April 2008
Moloi guides Magosi to league title
Mmegi: Last week you led Magosi to their first league title as their captain when you beat Mogoditshane Fighters 4-2. How does it feel, achieving something that others failed to do in the past? Moloi: The feeling was unbelievable because...
18 April 2008
It's an army affair in softball presidential race
The interesting battle will be for the position of president, where the incumbent Tirelo 'Scania' Mukokomani will face his vice president (technical) Bobby Khupe in a two-horse race. Khupe, an army major faces a former soldier in what promises to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
Golf team leaves for Zambian events
The weeklong Zone VI event takes place in Ndola, Zambia. The nine-member Botswana team has been in camp since Monday. It consists of Orapa best golfer Diane Lucas, reigning Botswana Amateur Open champion Stuart Smith, Mpho Kelosiwang, Phenyo Lekgoa,...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
UB vows to retain Inter Club title
UB coach Master Luza said that though they expect a tough challenge from other clubs, they are not deterred. "Definitely we would continue with our winning streak," promised the former Olympic boxer. He pointed out that most of his experienced...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
Satmos cracks the whip
The former Premier League side decided to part ways with the players because they were a bad influence on the team. The players are defenders Abraham 'Jabu' Kgetse, Oabetswe 'Linda' Khani and goalkeeper, Tumelo Bolofete. Satmos' spokesman,...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 18 April 2008
BRU sends disadvantaged children to England
Tlamelo Project is a charity in Old Naledi, which deals with the well-being of children. Rugby first joined the Tlamelo Project last year and has helped with coaching clinics and fun days for the children. Confirming the trip, BRU secretary Oupa...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
Players are happy with me - TASC coach
He told Mmegi Sport yesterday that there have never been any problems between him and his players. "I am very disappointed with that report and the players are also very disappointed because they never told that reporter that they had a problem with...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
African softball body holds inaugural meeting
Currently, Marumo Morule of Botswana is the only official of ASC. He is the acting president. He told Mmegi Sport that about 10 countries are expected to attend the Lusaka meeting. The ASC was formed in 2006 after softball separated from baseball....
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
A plea to Notwane officials
During the days of Brown Gasemotho, Joy Kenosi, Malombo Thari, Terrence Mophuting, Thazo Tiwayi and the late Shono Ngaka, Notwane used to be a difficult side to beat. Their supporters clad in gold and black, used to attend games in large numbers,...
18 April 2008
Prisoner nearly earns himself extra five years
High Court judge Justice Maruping Dibotelo restrained himself from giving him the extra five because of his age. Mogomotsi is appealing the conviction and sentence for the rape. He denied raping the complainant, saying he had had sexual...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
BDF XI out to frustrate Chiefs
The burly striker has been in fine form since he joined Magosi at the start of the season. He has scored 12 goals to help Chiefs win their first league title. The first round meeting between BDF XI and Chiefs at the SSKB Stadium in Mogoditshane ended...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
BACK STAGE
It tackles the American health care system or the absence of it. It was nominated for an Oscar this year in the documentary category. It was well received when launched at Cannes last year. In 2006 and 2007 all attention was focused on former US vice...
SASA MAJUMA 18 April 2008
BOOK REVIEW
Koenings latest work of fiction is a collection of five long stories. Her first novel, Blue Taxi was a thought provoking tale set in East Africa in the fictional city of Vunjamguu, an amalgam for Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar with touches of Kampala (Mmegi...
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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 18 April 2008
My grand mother's cook book
The Book received the top award for charity cookbooks in London on April 13. This book is to be handed down as a family heirloom. Khan's cookbook was one amongst 24 other countries in the category of Charity and Fund-raising Cookbooks from 107...
KHURSHIDA KHAN 18 April 2008
The self-made painter
Before moving to his current spot in Broadhurst's Extension 16 near the Tsholofelo Park, he initially sat in front of Moselewapula Community Junior Secondary School in Gaborone Phase Four. Art-passionate passersby, especially students, would...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
Gunners take on Santos
After humiliating TASC 6-0 at the UB Stadium last Saturday night, all eyes will be on the reviving Lobatse giants to determine if the impressive win was not a fluke. The win has not helped Mapantsula as they have not moved out of the relegation zone....
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
Work on Phikwe P40m dual-carriage way to start
Mayor Amogelang Mojuta said construction is expected to start next month and the council hopes the project will increase the town's fortunes and make Phikwe a prime tourism destination in Botswana. The contractor has already moved on site. The new...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
'For whom is the name meant?'
SHASHE BRIDGE: There was midweek drama here as representatives of Tachila Nature Reserve found themselves entangled in a knotty situation they must have underestimated when they visited Shashe Bridge to brief the villagers about the establishment of...
18 April 2008
Police withdrawal cause shortages at DPP
The police are now leaving prosecution work to DPP as part of reforms to the administration of justice. This has meant that courts, especially at the lower levels, have been hit by a shortage of prosecutors. This has caused a delay in cases. Police...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
Tales of torture in 'solitary confinement'
The letter, the name of whose author is known to Mmegi, is addressed to the Commissioner of Prisons. It accuses officers at the prison of being a law unto themselves.When Mmegi called the Commissioner of Prisons yesterday, he insisted on a...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 18 April 2008
EU unable to deal with Mugabe
In an interview with Mmegi yesterday, European Union (EU) acting Head of Delegation, Linah Sund, who had just learnt about the shipment, said that if the reports were true it was regrettable. She said that there was nothing the EU could do about the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
Francistown leads in power consumption
BPC spokesperson, Tlhomamiso Selato said yesterday that Francistown gives them the most problems because demand for power there is too high, especially during peak hours. Selato lamented that despite power shortages, there are some people who still...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
Zim group sex accused have case to answer - court
The accused are: Samuel Seshabo, Pako Tlhabaki, Thato Bojosi, Moagi Samson, Kodziba Balopi, Sidney Ntope and Phetogo Ganakobo. On count one, the accused are charged with indecent assault. They are alleged to have indecently assaulted one male...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
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