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Man murdered on way to work
Officer Commanding District One Senior Superintendent Alakanani Makobo said they have not made any arrests yet. "We have not arrested anyone and we do not have any suspects because the victim was found at the scene already dead," he said. Makobo...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 06 May 2008
Botswana's Mogwe among top 24 M-Net Idols
The contestants have been divided into four groups of six and the first group's performances were shown on M-Net last Sunday. Mogwe was amongst those who performed and she gave a brilliant display, prompting the judges to note that while her...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 06 May 2008
NDB launches anti-scam hotline
The system, known as Molomatsebe Hotline, was officially launched at a press briefing at Phakalane Golf Estate last Tuesday at a ceremony attended by customers of NDB. NDB officials said the system will bolster already existing internal controls...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 06 May 2008
Pula continues to trade mixed
The Pula appreciated by 4.5 percent against the Euro and the pound sterling, 7.4 percent against the Yen and 3.2 percent against the US Dollar. It depreciated by 3.1 percent against the Rand. In contrast, the Rula depreciated against all currencies...
STAFF WRITER 06 May 2008
Zimbabwe: A case against government of national unity
And in such cases, we hurry to demand, advise or declare that 'a government of national unity' is the only viable route to take. A government of national unity is an unnecessary burden. And, a dangerous one. There are too many compromises involved....
TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 06 May 2008
Workers' unions must unite
This, as we all know, was not just another holiday but the day on which we commemorated and remembered the contribution workers make to national development. It is not just a cliche that workers are the creators of the nation's wealth. Indeed they...
EDITOR 06 May 2008
Israel's Mission
They also sustained, against all odds, a democracy that, however imperfect and dysfunctional, is nonetheless amazingly vibrant. And yet, at its 60th anniversary, Israel stands at a crossroads. Indeed, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has warned...
SHLOMO BEN-AMI 06 May 2008
Cartoon 06.05.08
06 May 2008
Botswana finish second at COSSASA games
The team got two gold, five silver and eight bronze medals. One of the gold medals came from the girls 4 x 4 relay team of Oarabile Babolai, Golebaone Bosekeng, Bogadi Matsime and Goitseone Kebonyethebe. The other gold was won by Thapelo...
STAFF WRITER 06 May 2008
TASC in precarious position
The Tango Boys are second from bottom in the 16-team Mascom Premier League with 30 points. They have failed to win in six matches, losing five and drawing one. Last Thursday, they were thrashed 3-1 by a rejuvenated Gaborone United (GU) at the...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 06 May 2008
Saleshando supports privatisation
Speaking at the Labour Day celebrations at the Civic Centre in Francistown last Friday, Saleshando described privatisation as a better evil. The MP was a guest speaker at the event organised by the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU). He was...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 06 May 2008
BONELA calls for HIV law
Speaking at Tsholofelo Hall on Labour Day last Thursday, BONELA legal affairs officer Uyapo Ndadi appealed to the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Peter Siele, to come up with a law to protect workers living with HIV/AIDS from victimisation. "We...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 06 May 2008
All True Men launched to groom the boy-child
Orange yesterday gave cellular phones, starter packs and airtime to mentors and the young males they will be looking after. Explaining the concept that is one of The Haven Trust's initiative at Falcon Crest in Gaborone yesterday, the founding trustee...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 06 May 2008
NEWS BRIEFS
The man, who originates from Mmankgodi village, killed his wife and buried her in a shallow grave around the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. It was said that after burying his wife he went back to Mmankgodi where he tried to kill his...
Compiled by BAME PIET
Staff Writer 06 May 2008
BNF ignores legal opinion on congress?
It is understood that lawyer Oduetse Langwane submitted a report to the BNF two weeks ago to hold a congress and not a conference as the party leadership insists. However, even after receiving the recommendation, the BNF top brass has reiterated that...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 06 May 2008
Nightclub owners win liquor case
The regulations imposed last month restrict liquor trading and entertainment hours. Nightclub owners filed an urgent application in court seeking a declaration that their special liquor trading licences are still valid despite the introduction of the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 06 May 2008
BACKSTAGE
This is a British Classic film from 63 years ago that shows great acting and packs a real punch. It is the first of four movies in a festival of British Classic films. I Know Where I'm Going features Joan Webster (Wendy Hiller) who thinks she knows...
SASA MAJUMA 06 May 2008
Dramatists cry for funding
They would like to grow but cannot do so because of lack of funds. Formed in 2005, the group started with only three members but because of its popularity, it now has 14 dramatists. "Our objective is to entertain as well as educate members of the...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 06 May 2008
African Express employees boycott work
"We have not been paid. Our employers have not said anything to us and we keep telling our landlords that we will pay rent the following day but they have since lost patience with us," said an employee who declined to be identified for fear of...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 07 May 2008
'Alert' Ledumang SSS impresses Nkate
Minister Nkate popped in at the school without their knowledge to get first hand information on what happens on the first day of school. However, the school looked prepared as all the classes that the minister visited were all organised. The...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 07 May 2008
Is it the cane or counselling to reign in the youth?
Emily Ruhukwa of Ditshwanelo says there is a need to help parents with parenting skills because indiscipline sets in partly because parents no longer talk to children or listen to them. Mmegi enquiries were prompted by recent remarks by Vice...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 07 May 2008
Murder shocks Somerset residents
The deceased was found dead near Chedu Choga complex in Francistown. Police suspect the woman was murdered by the boyfriend who has gone missing. Francistown police boss, Alakanani Makobo said the suspect is nowhere to be found. He said that...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 07 May 2008
CEDA responds to directive on small traders
The directive allows the traders to sell food and drinks in the offices. Matsheka told a press conference yesterday that the directive shows that there is a spirit of citizen empowerment at the highest office and finally the informal sector has been...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 07 May 2008
BNF to hold another special congress
Arriving late for the press conference, Moupo addressed members of the media yesterday at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone in what appeared to be a damage-control exercise by the party's leadership. Moupo announced that his party would not be holding an...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 07 May 2008
'Any threat to human life is a threat to peace'
Tadesse cautioned African governments against using the old way of seeing security as a matter for the army, the police and the prisons service, arguing that it is in the interests of the state to include parliament, non-governmental organisations,...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 07 May 2008
SA to tighten Tobacco Act
Addressing a Social Cluster briefing on Monday, Health Minister Manto Tshabala-Msimang said amending the Bill was part of the Department of Health's "healthy lifestyles" campaign, which seeks to encourage South Africans to adopt and practice healthy...
VIVIAN WARBY 07 May 2008
'Super sorghum' for Africa
This may be possible if a current research being conducted by scientists to fortify one of Africa's important staple foods yields desirable results. An African-led consortium under the leadership of Kenya-based Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 07 May 2008
Indian workers go on strike in Zambia
The aggrieved workers were not Zambian but Indian - 360 strong.They downed tools to press for improved pay, living and other conditions of service. Despite persuasion, threats and the involvement of Zambia police, the Indians would not budge. ...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 07 May 2008
Should we simply make more children?
Social policy is always challenging even in the best of times, but even more so when the very fabric of society is under threat as is the case with our country. In the news item the slowdown in population was attributed to people having fewer and...
07 May 2008
Skelemani attends AU session
The AU Executive Council meeting will consider a Report of the High Level Panel on the Audit of the African Union which will be presented to the 11th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of Government and States in June 2008 in Sham el Sheik,...
07 May 2008
Johwa brews sixth hot album
The man, who is known to his legion of fans as "Satjilombe" , is recording his sixth album, which should be released next month. The old man has certainly done his homework once again. He has never done sloppy work in the studio, which...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 07 May 2008
Ke thutswe ke koloi attracts mixed reviews
One thing about the song is either you hate it or love it, no in betweens. The song like Matsieng's Tinto and Culture Spears' Kulenyane before it, seeks to get the attention of the listener with its explicit lyrics that talk about the naughty...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 07 May 2008
Kgaodi releases Kusobanje video
Kusobanje is the first track on the album. Kusobanje is a Zulu word that loosely translated means "it will be fine" or go tlaa siame in Setswana. The video single is already enjoying airplay on GBCTV' s gospel programme as well as Melodi ya...
AKEEM HASAAN
Correspondent 07 May 2008
Kasane imposes fuel ban on Zimbabweans
Over the last few years, Botswana has helped ease the fuel crisis in Zimbabwe by selling huge quantities to Zimbabwean cross-border traders. The ban by Kasane immigration officials has already resulted in a more desperate fuel shortage in Victoria...
FRASER MPOFU
Correspondence 07 May 2008
PHK opens Paste 08 seminar
Kedikilwe said despite mining being the backbone of Botswana's economy, the industry faced challenges such as the churning of waste in huge quantities. The seminar has brought together about 200 delegates from the mining industry around the world,...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 07 May 2008
NDB to open a branch in Palapye
"The Palapye office is strategically placed to enhance service delivery to both existing and potential clients (in Palapye and surrounding areas," reads a media statement from the bank. The new NDB branch is located next to BP Filling Station at the...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 07 May 2008
We do not need new liquor laws
No wonder Justice Isaac Lesetedi of the Lobatse High Court had to halt its implementation in regard to the operations of nightclubs - albeit temporarily.Hopefully, the lull will give the authorities a breather to revisit some aspects of the new...
07 May 2008
A human rights crime in Gaza
This gross mistreatment of the Palestinians in Gaza was escalated dramatically by Israel, with United States backing, after political candidates representing Hamas won a majority of seats in the Palestinian Authority parliament in 2006. The election...
*JIMMY CARTER 07 May 2008
Act not solution to alcohol abuse in Botswana
In his inauguration speech, he emphasised among other issues the four D's; Democracy, Development, Dignity and Discipline as well as a need for improved efficiency within the public sector. Indeed indiscipline is a problem, particularly made worse by...
07 May 2008
Teaching is a scarce skill
There was a time when I actually thought I had what it took to become a government school teacher. That was until I met my idol; the teaching legend called Mr. Tonko.There was no doubt in anyone's mind that he was the best teacher in the district,...
07 May 2008
Cartoon Strip-07.05.08
07 May 2008
Prisons XI replay Masitaoka
The chairman of the First Division South, Charles Chilisa told Mmegi Sport that the referee's evidence was insufficient and therefore it is not clear if it was Prisons or Masitaoka fans who made him to end the match. The game was abandoned after a...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 07 May 2008
Southern region face soccer free-fall
Clubs from the south have had a torrid time in the top league and there are high chances that up to three of them might be relegated. The situation will be worse if three clubs from the south are relegated and none from the region fails to win the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 07 May 2008
Naughty Boys negotiate sponsorship
The club is currently negotiating with Future Stationery and a deal might be signed and sealed in a few days' time. The stationery company has been supporting the club since last season. Naughty Boys' spokesperson Moganetsi Odirile confirmed to Mmegi...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 07 May 2008
BTA hails grassroots development
BTA sport development officer for administration Tuelo Serufo said that they have taken a step in the right direction following the success of the just-ended week-long inaugural John Pickles Junior Open National Championships. The newly introduced...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 07 May 2008
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