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Zim arms ship heads for Angola, says Mozambique
The ship left South African waters on Friday after a court refused to allow the weapons to be transported across South Africa, the South African Press Association said. Mozambique Transport and Communications Minister Paulo Zucula told Reuters that...
22 April 2008
Album promotes road safety
Though this is not the title track, it carries a good message which, if heeded, could help save many lives in Botswana. With her backing-up vocalists, Yaya, as she prefers to be called in the music industry, laments how road accidents have claimed...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 22 April 2008
Botswana fields five contestants in M-Net's Idols
While quite a number of those who believed they could sing thronged the Grand Palm to take a shot at making it into the talent search's theatre stage, it was only Samantha Mogwe, Ammara Brown, Everlyn Mokgadi, Joseph Dipatane and Kgomotso Perekisi...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 22 April 2008
Life is never that easy
Run, Lola Run is by the German director Tom Tykwer. He says he began by wanting to make a movie about energy. In this he has eminently succeeded. It has become a popular film among the youth. Tykwer has mixed nearly every possible technique known to...
22 April 2008
Bank Rate unchanged despite inflation breach
In one of their quarterly meetings held yesterday, the MPC admitted that the current inflation levels are above the Bank's targets, but decided to leave the bank rate at 14.5 percent nonetheless. "In a meeting held today, the Bank of Botswana...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 22 April 2008
Journos sample luxury SAtrain
The locomotive made a stopover at Gaborone Station on Thursday night. It was en route to Victoria Falls on a journey that started in the South African capital, Pretoria, on Wednesday night, coasting at an easy 60 km/hr. Its sumptuous coaches...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 22 April 2008
A victory of good over evil
And thus what should have been a quiet acquisition by the government of President Robert Mugabe has been exposed by an alert media, an outspoken political movement, a radically independent judicial system and an active NGO community. While the media...
Editor 22 April 2008
President Khama breaks a new ground
In the past, this column portrayed SADC as a circus particularly at the time they met in Dar-es-Salaam after the assault on Morgan Tsvangarai. President Thabo Mbeki was appointed, nay re-appointed, as mediator in the Zimbabwean crisis which he now...
22 April 2008
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22 April 2008
Masitaoka frustrate Killer Giants
After the weekend results, Killer Giants are only ahead of Naughty Boys on goal difference at the top of the log. Both sides have 39 points and will be meeting in the last game to decide who gets automatic promotion to the Premier League. The...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 22 April 2008
UB BNF branch tells Moupo to quit
"In recent months, we have witnessed serious setbacks in the BNF which we attribute to the BNF leadership. (It is these) setbacks that have compelled us to make our position known. To us young lieutenants of the party, the question of whether comrade...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 22 April 2008
Naughty Boys improve promotion chances
Against Tlokweng United, Naughty Boys wasted several scoring chances with striker Galefetoge 'Dilo Dilo' Kenaope as the main culprit. The former Township Rollers man did not despair as he kept muscling his way between Tlokweng United defenders. He...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 22 April 2008
Nico call for Phuthego's resignation
Nico appealed the PLC's decision to reschedule the game, but the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC) rejected their case. Nico wanted three points and two goals after the fixture against GU was cancelled last December. The...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 22 April 2008
BTA holds training camp for juniors
The week-long camp started yesterday and ends on Sunday. BTA's sports development officer, Mthandazo Sibanda, said that the players were selected last December during the Botswana National Sports Council's (BNSC) junior development programme. He...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 22 April 2008
Ex-military chief joins UB
Fisher retired from the BDF in 2006 and joined South Africa's Wits University as a lecturer. He told Mmegi that he has decided to come back home to do his PhD research after enrolling at Wits last year. "My research proposal is defence policy...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 22 April 2008
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer
He rejected a bid by principal public prosecutor Moakofi Seilane for the warrant to be issued yesterday. Kanjabanga and his secretary Boitshwarelo Mooremang, Tumelo and businessman Kudzani Gaabopiwe face several counts of corruption. Yesterday only...
Magistrate warns Kanjabanja and co-accused 22 April 2008
Red Cross 'rescues' Gweta, Nata floods victims
Floods devastated the three villages that lie on a saltpan early this year, with Gweta being particularly hard hit. The floodwaters destroyed homes and contaminated rivers and stream from which villagers get their potable water. The...
UYAPO KGOSI
Correspondent 22 April 2008
Nightclub owners to sue govt
Gaborone attorney Lone Masire confirmed that he has been engaged by the nightclub owners and would be filing an urgent application at the Lobatse High Court this week. But Masire would not specify what exactly they are challenging, stating that...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 April 2008
Peace is indivisible
That you are presiding over this meeting is indeed a clear testimony of your commitment and the determination of your country, South Africa, to consistently use its membership of the Council to elevate to a global level the African agenda for...
MOMPATI MERAFHE* 22 April 2008
Burglaries go up
He said that during the same period, they recorded four cases of burglary and theft (during the day). "It is surprising that in these cases the perpetrators stole things like fridges, stoves, linen and chairs. We wonder why people would...
Compiled by BAME PIET
Staff Writer 22 April 2008
Bosa: He who sings for the Lord
But he does not sing ordinary party songs. He sings for the Lord.When he was a student at Lobatse Secondary School, Bosa used to sing for rest of the students and teachers during the school's morning assemblies. As a student, he...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 April 2008
Gaborone North BNF in chaos
Old members of the party walked out of the meeting in protest after the committee was ousted by younger activists. The meeting started peacefully with the secretary reading out the agenda. The agenda items included preparations for the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 April 2008
Accused insists on SA legal representation
Raymond Leshomo, who is jointly charged with Arnold Mashango, for the murder of Mario Lottering on May 27, 2006, near Mupane Gold mine in the North East administrative district, also declined representation by a pro deo lawyer appointed for him....
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 23 April 2008
Kalakuta Records unveils four new artistes
Though this record company is only coming into the limelight now, it is the one behind the successful Kangangwani Mogocha's Dr Vom Vs Diparo album. Kalakuta Records 2008 has come up with an aggressive project dubbed Mariga aa Mogot' (Warm winter) on...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 23 April 2008
BOMU draws up three-year master plan
BOMU publicity secretary Joel Keitumele said one of the far-reaching resolutions they came up with, was that members of the executive committee should not contest BOMU music awards. He said this is meant to avoid a conflict of interest....
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 April 2008
Pheko brings 'traditional medicine'
Obviously everybody is hoping to take advantage of the hype and make a few bucks before the genre goes out of fashion. And Serowe based Pheko Cultural Group believe they have just the right traditional concoction to topple everyone and establish...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 April 2008
HATAB declares 'Open Season' on Kasane this weekend
The annual gathering brings together big players in the leisure and tourism sector to engage in critical self-analysis of their industry and map the way forward. This year the conference will be held under the theme 'Elevating Tourism Through...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 23 April 2008
BOCCIM blamed for poor marketing of Northern Fair
The exhibitors say while they have to do their own marketing, BOCCIM should also advertise the show more widely and visibly. The next BNTF is scheduled for May 22-25 Mothibedi Lathang of Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) says BOCCIM should advertise...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 23 April 2008
BTC mobile launches today
The telecommunications parastatal has been awarded the 73 number range. In a press statement, BTC says following the success of its network tryout and constructive feedback, BTC Mobile's VIP launch today will be followed by a public launch on...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 23 April 2008
Take care winter is here
Thousands of families do not have proper dwellings other than makeshift structures made of cardboard boxes, metal strips, logs and plastics of different shapes and colours. To these families, winter brings long cold and unbearable nights. While some...
EDITOR 23 April 2008
Reinventing energy
Without plentiful and low-cost energy, every aspect of the global economy is threatened. For example, food prices are increasing alongside soaring oil prices, partly because of increased production costs, but also because farmland in the United...
* JEFFREY D. SACHS 23 April 2008
The 'meaning' of discipline
He used the American Heritage College Dictionary to support his argument, noting that "discipline implies some form of control to achieve a desired behavioural pattern. Such a behaviour is imposed as opposed to being a positive outcome of ones...
23 April 2008
Warrant of arrest for Lobtrans' manager
The company is under liquidation. Sergeant Thalinah Sethatho of the Serious Crime Squad said that Asmal is required to clarify questionable dealings in his business. "I have been able to talk to him over the phone and he told me he is in South Africa...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 23 April 2008
No need for BNF special congress
It is our believe that if these statements are not corrected, they will bring about confusion. It is on this basis that we had a meeting and decided to issue this statement. We as the Women's League are of the view that what we will be having in...
23 April 2008
Cartoon Strip 23.04.08
23 April 2008
Liquor laws threaten soccer fan base
Since the new regulations on entertainment and liquor selling hours came into force on April 1, fans have been barred from entering stadiums with beer. Previously, supporters used to watch games at the stadium while drinking alcohol mainly...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 23 April 2008
Softball politics get dirty
Information reaching Mmegi Sport indicates that things have not been well between the current committee and some softballers. It is reported that dirty email messages have been flying between the rivals. In a strange twist of events, former...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 April 2008
Referees boss
He cautioned that by entering the profession, the referees are now national officials. Hence they should stop supporting their clubs and exercise maximum impartiality. Lebotse was speaking at the closing ceremony of the four-day referees beginners...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 April 2008
Safari lodge for CKGR
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks under which the CKGR falls has allocated a lease for the operation of a lodge, north of Molapo village. The operator will pay four percent royalties and a lease rental fee of P175.000 per year, according...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 23 April 2008
Kgosi Kgari set to wed
His deputy, Kgosi Keineetse Sebele delivered this news to a Kgotla meeting on Monday morning. No date has been set yet but Sebele said that they was targeting the end of the year for the wedding ceremony. Sebele would not reveal any more personal...
BASHI LETSIDIDI 23 April 2008
BNF election queries in Phikwe
Although the constituency elections chairperson, Orebile Kealeboga refused to shed light on the postponement, it is reported that some candidates objected to certain issues pertaining to their opponents' eligibility. Primaries were scheduled for two...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 23 April 2008
Anti-malaria crew heads for Zimbabwe
This initiative is part of an awareness project by the Roll Back Malaria Zambezi Expedition. The expedition crew leader, Helge Bendl said the unique project runs from the source of the Zambezi River. Members of the crew travel in four small boats...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 23 April 2008
Modubule snubs BNF hearing
Mmegi is reliably informed that Modubule was unable to honour a hearing at the residence of one of the party leaders in Lobatse. The BNF Lobatse constituency has agreed that party meetings will no longer be held at private residences.Modubule says...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 April 2008
Brothers square up in court
The Monday court session was convened at the Tonota police station at the behest of Francistown's acting chief magistrate Lorraine Makati-Lesang, in order to be close to the exhibits, goats and sheep, which had been en-kraaled at the station. In the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 23 April 2008
ANC to circumvent Mbeki
The Sunday Times has established that the ANC National Working Committee (NWC) has asked the party's secretary-general, Gwede Mantashe, to establish contact with Zimbabwe's two main protagonists in an attempt to bring them to the table. This...
WALLY MBHELE
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DOMINIC MAHLANGU 23 April 2008
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