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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
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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
BOCODOL, IDM sign joint accord
Outlining its objectives BOCODOL executive director Daniel Tau said: "The MOU should serve as a vehicle for the realisation of our desire to advance education, training and research in both institutions." He said the signing of the MOU would more...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 08 May 2008
Botswana seeks to expose Zimbabwe?
Mmegi is reliably informed that the directive was issued following a cabinet meeting. The meeting resolved that the Zimbabwean crisis should be exposed to the international community. The directive has been communicated to the government departments...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 08 May 2008
Lerwaza struggles to release album
Passion Killings, his debut as a solo act, only sold a few hundreds, just enough to help him survive for a short period. Music is like fashion, the older the CD gets the more people forget about it unless, of course, it was an absolute hit. Even if...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 08 May 2008
Diathoteng releases Mmapereko album
A few years ago they released Mr Tagg's Tlhaloso album, which had some sizzling tracks such as Selemela and Lorato. They released Makheso's kwaito album and some DJ mix tapes. Late last year they released their first ever traditional dance album by a...
AKEEM HASAAN
Correspondent 08 May 2008
Ghetto Luv, new kids on jazz scene
Although it has been in existence for quite sometime not much was known about the group and this is why they recently embarked on a tour to market themselves. During the May Day holidays, the group was in southern Botswana, to launch their album,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 May 2008
Mogwe hopeful of Idols top 10 position
The 19-year-old gave a sterling performance doing Cher's Shoop Shoop Song but all is not lost yet, as the judges still have the prerogative to choose two contestants who they feel deserve to be in the top 10 and give them the wild card. Mogwe was in...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 08 May 2008
African Diamonds meets with govt's approval for mining
The diamond explorer, which is listed on both the BSE and AIM, is part of the AK6 Boteti joint venture in which African Diamonds holds 49 percent and De Beers 51 percent. The company said the government issued the letter and outlined conditions on...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 08 May 2008
Blue set to debut on BSE
Investor Relations Manager for the lender, Morne Reinders, said from South Africa yesterday that the JSE-listed outfit is listing on the BSE in order to give potential Botswana shareholders both a private and an institutional opportunity to hold...
STAFF WRITER 08 May 2008
Unannounced visits welcome but...
Khama kicked-off the surprise visits by going to Princess Marina Hospital. Nkate followed suit by appearing at Ledumang Senior Secondary School unannounced on Tuesday this week to get a feel of things. While we do not seek to endorse management by...
EDITOR 08 May 2008
Interesting and encouraging
I purchased two or three of the publications by Grant and it is great information and history. Pictures of Kgosi Linchwe and his sister in the 60's on his way to Washington, the regiments paying their respect upon the birth of Seingwaeng, Bishop...
08 May 2008
Response to 'BNF to hold another special congress?'
There are three issues that we would like to take up with you which we believe misrepresent the current situation in the party and what took place at the press conference. First the author mentioned that Moupo arrived late to the press conference....
08 May 2008
Fluorescent lamps could ease SADC power shortages
Wary of this situation, utility companies in the region have already resorted to load shedding. ZESCO, the electricity company in Zambia which has been allowed to increase electricity tariffs for three consecutive years from now, has produced a...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 08 May 2008
Prince Harry vs Mugabe
Or can we attribute it to a form of intimidation and terrorism unleashed by imperialist countries and their agents on an African leader who dares demand the control and ownership of the riches of his country for the benefit of his people and the rest...
08 May 2008
Cartoon 08.05.08
08 May 2008
Police XI aim for revenge
In the first round match between the two sides, Santos blanked Police XI 3-0 and tonight's duel is a grudge match. Police XI assistant coach, Billy Mabopiwa told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they will not repeat the same mistakes that resulted in the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 08 May 2008
Volleyball coach roots for indoor courts
He said the non-existence of such facilities affects the performance of Botswana teams at international level. He was speaking after Mafolofolo performed poorly at the just-ended African Women Club Championships in Egypt. Mafolofolo finished last out...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 08 May 2008
Olympics boxers start intensive training
BoBA spokesman Willough Kemoen said the sensational Khumiso Ikgopoleng (54kg) and Thato 'Hands of Stone' Batshegi (57kg) will be in camp till August when the Olympic Games take place. The boxers started camping on Monday. Kemoen said the camp will be...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 08 May 2008
National Stadium to close till 2010
He said the stadium will be upgraded to meet FIFA requirements like separate toilets for men and women; and a doping room to test sportsmen and women for banned drugs. "There is need for a medical room as you know that we have a sports doctor. This...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 08 May 2008
Zim run-off election possible within 12 months
"... last night [I] spoke to the Chairman of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission [George Chiweshe] who told me that it is not practical to organise a run-off election within the stipulated 21 days after the election results were...
MICHAEL APPEL 08 May 2008
Zims cry for help
The refugees were mainly from rural Zimbabwe. They are members of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Except for those who are from Bulawayo, a majority of the asylum seekers are from villagers along the Botswana-Zimbabwe border. A...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 08 May 2008
Prisons boss hails murder convicts
"I am at liberty to prove this because many of those that we meet on the streets are always engaged in community projects and (are) not willing to repeat the same mistakes," he told North West District councillors. He said during his many years at...
KENNETH KOBEDI
Correspondent 08 May 2008
Matenge vows to bring changes to Phikwe
He said currently the community does not know where to get assistance. Matenge said the council would be paying the telephone bills and emphasized that the community has the right to know what the council is doing. The Town Clerk added that the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 08 May 2008
Mmathethe man in court for murder
The man is alleged to have murdered his 31-year-old girlfriend using a sharp instrument on the night of May 1 in Woodhall Two Location in Lobatse. Superintendent Cyprian Magalela of Lobatse police said they have been informed that the two had a...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 May 2008
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