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Fuel prices down by 50 thebe
The energy watchdog body, International Energy Agency (IEA), however, warns that time is not ripe to say the oil crisis is over. Oil prices have been on the decline resulting from the strengthening of the US Dollar and decreasing demand in...
STAFF WRITER 15 August 2008
Reflections of Phikwe diversification champion
MMEGI: What drives your passion for Selebi-Phikwe's diversification efforts MOITLHOBOGI: I am not too sure whether it is only passion for Selebi-Phikwe or for everything that I do generally. But having spent so much time in Selebi-Phikwe, it has...
15 August 2008
Old Naledi project stalls
The project should have started by April this year after the award of its tender, but so far, nothing has happened. The Chinese company, which won the P152 million tender is meant to complete the job by December 2010. But before things start moving,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
A gruelling fight
In prominent Gaborone-based attorney Bernard Bolele and retired District Commissioner, Modise Malaakgosi he has formidable opponents who, like the VP, continue to unleash their very best in the race. It takes sweat and blood to ultimately determine...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
Bobirwa lines up 30 for BDP primaries
There are nine wards in the constituency but it has never happened before that more than five candidates can contest for a single ward in Bobirwa. The ruling party in the constituency was once led by the likes of Walter Mosweu and James Maruatona who...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
When Malware attacks
As technology is advancing with our computers becoming an integral part of our lives and the life stream of many businesses so are the teething complications associated with computer technology. These in layman's terms fall under...
15 August 2008
Union delegation fail to meet Khama
The delegation failed to meet Khama, or the Ministers of Labour and Home Affairs; and Minerals, Energy and Water Resources; Peter Siele and Ponatshego Kedikilwe respectively. A member of the delegation Sam Moesi, told union branch members at a...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
Tshireletso leads in Mahalapye
She seems to enjoy solid support in the constituency's eight wards. For the August 30 primaries, Tshireletso has nine of the 10 elected councillors (including two nominated ones) on her side. Only the councillor for Dibete/Pallaroad is rooting for...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
BRCS boss join calls for workplace AIDS law
Mbere spoke while launching a book by Justice Key Dingake of the Lobatse High Court. The book titled 'Legal aspects of HIV/AIDS at the workplace in Botswana and South Africa' is published by Pula Press. Mbere said Dingake's book could be of use to...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Remember the Glamour Boys (Part 2)
I guess this surprise arrival was deliberately calculated to produce a dramatic effect. Home at last! Uncle is back with us! I felt like going up the summit of a hill overlooking our village and chant the slogans about his home coming to any one who...
SIKI MOTSHWARI JOHANESS
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Constituencies must monitor and hold their representatives accountable
I am equally concerned about rabid Jonathan Moyo's behaviour as he, once again, breaks all the rules in pursuit of assisting dictator, Robert Mugabe, prolonging the suffering of a nation that continues to pay heavily for Moyo's previous stint as...
TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 15 August 2008
Khama climbs down on liquor
According to the government statement: "The public is hereby informed that Government has decided to postpone the imposition of the 70 percent levy on alcoholic beverages. "This step is a result of a request by Botswana Confederation of Commerce,...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
Towards an honest and accountable unionism
The Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) would like to comment on the issues surrounding the formation of a new trade union federation by the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) and National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and...
15 August 2008
Media Bill: what next?
Government will be represented in the person of the Minister of Science, Technology and Communications, whilst the profession of journalism will represent the citizens. The dialogue between the two is conditioned by the history of the development of...
15 August 2008
Work permit process frustrates Chinese envoy
He said yesterday that though Chinese companies are currently working on major projects worth over P2 billion in Botswana, it still takes a long and complex procedure to get a work permit. "If you are lucky, it takes three months to get a work...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
Thapong annual awards attract huge entry
The awards have been revamped and cash prizes made more lucrative, thus attracting more entries. Mmegi spoke to some enthusiastic entrants who are all looking forward to the prestigious awards, which are likely to change their lives...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
BACK STAGE
The premise is a good one, but unfortunately the content is overridden by the action and the violence. Then I personally do not shine for Jack Black, even when disguised in the roly-poly body of a fat Giant Panda called Po. To me the moustachioed red...
SASA MAJUMA 15 August 2008
Mosele releases Nowa Days Afro jazz album
Mosele, who left for Norway this week, spent two months in the country working on the album. If there is one thing that Mosele would never forget, it is his culture and this comes out clearly in this album, which is sung in Setswana. ...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 August 2008
BOOK REVIEW
Gasebalwe Seretse's new novella has been published as one of the five best books as a result of a writing competition held by the British Council and Books Botswana in Gaborone this year. The entrants had their submissions considered in a workshop in...
Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Botswana's inflation highest in region
A snap survey of inflation figures in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, done by the Business Week shows that by June this year, Botswana's inflation stood at 14.5 percent higher than Zambia (12.6 percent), Angola (12.1...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
The 2nd diamond revolution
If it were up to Dr Akolang Tombale, the coming of "the second diamond revolution", a reference to the proposed Botswana Diamond Centre and its ambitious projects, would be implemented as soon as possible. The second diamond revolution will see the...
15 August 2008
Botswana in mixed views over WTO talks failure
Responding to questions from Business Week, the deputy permanent secretary responsible for Trade in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Kedibonye Laletsang, said in as far as the proposed tariff liberalisation would have benefited importers and...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
Russian ambassador defends Georgian operation
He said that people should know that the present Georgian leadership has unleashed terror in Ossetia, killing more than 2,000 people most of them Russian citizens. "Russian peacekeepers have been killed, the capital of South Ossetia - Tskhinvali has...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
No, not the President of the local tyre factory, the President of the Student Bar or the President of the local chapter of the Association of Crooked Store Credit Providers. No, the President of Botswana. Those of you who spend your illicit...
15 August 2008
'Smart Partners' to focus on improved living standards
SAID is part of the Smart Partnership Dialogue series implemented by the Commonwealth Partnership for Technology Management (CPTM) to promote partnerships in the public and private sectors between southern Africa and some Commonwealth...
STAFF WRITER 15 August 2008
Mariri: A focused entrepreneur
He graduated in 2005 from the University of Botswana after obtaining a degree in Humanities majoring in Sociology (single major). After spending a long time searching for employment without much success, Mariri decided to venture into...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Businesswomen could benefit from media coverage
A large amount of media debate is sure to follow, pondering the pros and cons of increasing regional integration, what this means for competitiveness, and the impact on business and entrepreneurs. As usual, it is likely that women and a gender...
* DEBORAH WALTER 15 August 2008
Sustained march to alcohol price hike
The cash raised from the 70 percent levy to be imposed on liquor sales will be used for educating the public on the dangers of alcohol abuse, rehabilitation programmes for victims of alcohol abuse and other good causes, government has said. The...
STAFF WRITER 15 August 2008
Sullivan visit welcome
It is expected that while here, Sullivan will help Botswana evolve its communications policies. The government has over the last few years been setting up communication strategies, which have resulted in the coming into being of Public Relations...
EDITOR 15 August 2008
WHITHER BOTSWANA
This is good news, not because the postponement of the dreaded levy would give us a little more time to do what we can to reduce the impact of the event, but because the reason given by the government for the postponement was to enable the Botswana...
DAN MOABI 15 August 2008
TALKING POINT
A closer look reveals the true character of this Chief Justice. This is one area where there is mumbling but no one dares speak! In judicial circles this Chief Justice is not revered but feared. He enjoys something close to absolute authority. The...
15 August 2008
Veteran Lekoma's advice to Moupo
In that respect the intervention of Comrade Kopano Lekoma in a newspaper article (Mmegi, August 5th 2008) on the crisis that has besieged the BNF is important. Although the article does not go into details about the current crisis it makes important...
15 August 2008
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15 August 2008
NIIT students trapped on campus
A female NIIT Information Technology student, said that some students had tried but failed to follow in the footsteps of their colleagues who left about a week ago to study at Limkokwing University of Technology. "Everything was going well. We were...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
Troubled Rollers call for indaba
This Sunday, the Rollers' family convene at the Gaborone West Junior Secondary School to chart the way forward. The man who will be on the spot is definitely, managing director Somerset Gobuiwang who is no longer a favourite at the club. Some...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
Can Gunners shoot-down Chiefs?
But the Lobatse side has stunned pundits by progressing to the quarter-finals of a competition that has proved a nightmare to them for so many years. They need to cause another upset this Sunday when they face formidable national champions Mochudi...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
Letlapeng confident of reaching Coke semis
The newly-promoted First Division South side has had a good run of form and are confident of registering a win against Naughty Boys who have just made a return to the Premier League. Kick off is at midday. "We are aiming to complete the job within 90...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Another stern test for Buffaloes
Buffaloes caused a major upset when they knocked out another big name in Township Rollers a fortnight ago. This weekend, they seek to continue with the giant killing act when they confront GU. They confront Moya-go-leele after they overcame another...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
BFA president calls for unity
"There is no way we can achieve a common goal if we do not work together. Furthermore, it is only through working together that we can win respect from stakeholders," he said. Fani was addressing chairpersons of Premier League clubs yesterday at a...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Wonder Sporting mean business
This reputation has made them lose appetite for bigger things and last season they nearly paid a heavy price for complacency. It was by sheer luck that the Special Support Group (SSG) side Wonder Sporting survived relegation and now they have taken...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Referees' commission welcomes Mphele
The former referees commission boss was elected BFA vice-president (technical) at the weekend. Current referees commission chairman, Harris Lebotse hailed Mphele's ascendance to the position as a step in the right direction. Lebotse said this is the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Who will succeed Mwaanga at Prisons XI?
Mwaanga's contract ended last month and Prisons XI decided not to renew his contract despite leading the club to a second position in the First Division South. Prisons XI manager, Jacob Tonoki said that either Dika Montwedi or Juluka Rankhudu...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Ngwenya still at the helm
Of late, there have been renewed calls to fire the coach as the team has been performing below par. His lot was not helped by the shock elimination of Rollers from the Coca-Cola Cup by minnows Mochudi Buffaloes. Since then Ngwenya has come under a...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 August 2008
FIRST CUT
However, a closer look at the BFA election results and the issues tabled at the convention indicates that the affiliates seem to prefer an executive president than what the current constitution stipulates. Judging by the anger directed at...
DENNIS KEAGILE 15 August 2008
SA firm accused of unfair trading practices
Addressing assistant Minister of Trade and Industry Duke Lefhoko, LCW sales and marketing manager Thelma Maswikiti, said although their product is of internationally recognised quality, "we continue to lose business to a foreign supplier,...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 15 August 2008
Bamalete Hospital in 'uterus trouble'
The shocking allegations involve a BLH doctor who allegedly neglected to cleanse a woman's womb in line with miscarriage procedures, but pierced through the woman's uterus and intestines, leaving her bed-ridden. The suit against the hospital...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Saleshando reads barbarism in third term call
The call was made by Assistant Minister, Olifant Mfa who said the costs of maintaining many retired presidents as the main reason. "He is just henchman; pure and simple. He wants to assure Ian (Khama) that he is his man and he is loyal to...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 15 August 2008
Khama, the beer levy, and the thinking class
"The President is taking it too far, man. The problem is that with so much popularity, he thinks he can just do anything," a waiter at one of the up-market restaurants in the Gaborone Main Mall. Soldiers do not like to retreat unless it is in the...
15 August 2008
DK dismisses Magang's 'pack of lies'
Kwelagobe, who is also the Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, said he is going to ignore the allegations that Magang levelled against him. "Why should I bother about nonsensical stuff," he said, adding that he would...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 August 2008
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