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Inquorate house stalls media bill
The few members who were in the House waited for 15 minutes in vain until business of the day was called off. There should be at least 21 MPs in the House to form a quorum. This is the second incident this year in which Parliament had to adjourn...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
Tafa faces BNF axe
After being summoned by the party's disciplinary committee to appear for a hearing, Tafa is understood to have written to the party's disciplinary body questioning its legitimacy. Tafa refused to respond to Mmegi enquiries. In an interview, BNF...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 21 August 2008
Merafhe faces BDP front in Mahalapye
The move is reportedly geared at building a formidable challenge against Vice President and incumbent area MP, Mompati Merafhe, 10 days before the 30 August Botswana Democratic Party primaries. Speaking yesterday, Malaakgosi confirmed: "I have...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
Children must also decide - UNICEF
According to the UN agency, it is imperative to ensure that children are involved in decisions and activities that affect their lives with regard to their evolving capacities. Participation is a human right and not the sole preserve of the elderly...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
Debswana reaches out to Orapa communities
The projects include construction of a kitchen shelter at Xhere, extension of Kgotla offices at Rakops and construction of a tuck shop in Maun. The projects that are being funded by the Corporate Social Investment (CSI) will all be complete by...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
MOA joins Consumer Fair line-up
The ministry took part in the event when it was called the Botswana International Trade Fair (BITF), but stopped after it was transformed to what it is now. Montshiwa promises a bigger and more interesting show this year. About 400 exhibitors are...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 August 2008
I did not apologise to Mugabe - Skelemani
He was responding to a Zimbabwean government controlled newspaper, the Herald, which on Monday reported that Skelemani praised Robert Mugabe's behaviour in the ongoing negotiations facilitated by South Africa President, Thabo Mbeki. The paper also...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
Radibe, Makhandlela bury the hatchet
It is an open secret that the TSM director and the leadership of teachers' unions often do not see eye-to-eye. Radibe was forced to take early retirement and has since filed notice to sue the government over the issue. Makhandlela was invited to...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 21 August 2008
BTU opts for BFPSU
The motion was proposed by the FRABOTO region made up of Francistown, Bokalaka and Tonota. Mompati Onkabetse of FRABOTO tabled the motion saying the BTU should join a federation that "has bargaining power." Onkabetse's motion was tabled a day after...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 21 August 2008
Khama an institution within the state - Raditlhokwa
Speaking at an ongoing annual conference on economic policy in Africa, he said that Intellectuals need more space in order to bring their influence to bear on policy making at government level. Due to the mistrust that exists between government and...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
'Speak for the masses,' says UB academic
Dean of Faculty of Education at the University of Botswana (UB), Dr Theophilus Mooko, said at the start of the second annual outreach conference in Gaborone Monday night that intellectuals need to realise that they play an important role in advancing...
KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
Official view of the media shock press
Other members of the committee are Kgosi Shathani Kgakanyane, Kgosi Seemeko, Kgosi Letlamoreng, Reverend Mpho Moruakgomo, and Moruti Johannes Kgwarapi. The committee wanted members of the media to share with them what could be the causes of...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
High Court dismisses appeal on car theft
Thusani Gweru and his girlfriend, Winnie Dube, appealed a 12-year sentence for armed robbery and a six- year jail term for motor vehicle theft passed by the Gaborone magistrate on May 28 2004. The sentences are to run consecutively. Gweru, in...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
Artists not ready for today's elections?
Poifo Motladiile of Tselakgopo traditional dance group feels it is too early for Botswana Musicians' Union (BOMU) to hold elections, which could scare away sponsors who are pumping their cash into the annual BOMU awards, she said. "We can't vote in...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
The enterprising visual artist
According to the artist, he has exported more than 18 pieces to his clients in Sweden and South Africa. "I want Botswana art to be available outside the country and as for seed mosaic, I want people out there to know that this form of art exists in...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
Al Jazeera at No 1 Ladies Opera House
That was what happened yesterday at David Slater's No. 1 Ladies Opera House as Batswana, together with their children, all dolled up in their Sunday's best, swamped the cozy Opera House-cum-restaurant for a chance to get to see themselves on Al...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 21 August 2008
BOOK REVIEW
Why am I here? What is my life purpose? These questions have burnt deep in the heart of humanity since we arrived on planet earth. And after centuries of knowledge and discovery, we are no closer to answering these questions than pinpointing the...
Reviewed By JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 21 August 2008
The intellectuals must live up to expectation
Under the theme 'Developing The African Continent', they are engaged in debating, scrutinising, analysing and questioning a number of issues relevant to this country and this continent. It has brought together such local intellectuals as Professor...
EDITOR 21 August 2008
The feminine mystique revisited
Today, many social conservatives still blame Friedan and feminism for inducing women to abandon the home for the workplace, thus destabilizing families and placing their children at risk. But feminism was always more of a response to women entering...
* STEPHANIE COONTZ 21 August 2008
Govt must encourage and support commercial farming
This is so because farming in that country is commercial. Most of the other countries are dependant on food aid and imports. This drastic change has nothing to do with lack of resources such as water or arable land. Some African countries,...
21 August 2008
Please stop BOMU elections, re ipaakanye
I devote the better part of this submission to the first, BOMU. Several years ago I accompanied the leaders of BOMU, among them Socca Moruakgomo, a life long musical friend, to Lobatse where we would seek information from the management of Sukiri,...
21 August 2008
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21 August 2008
I was nervous - Montsho
"I was very nervous especially since I was competing with the best in the world in the likes of American athlete, Sanya Richards and Great Britain's Christine Ohuruogu," Montsho told Mmegi Sport yesterday. Ohuruogu won the race while...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
BTTA boss steps down
The BTTA goes to the polls on August 30 in Gaborone during its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Modukanele believes he has done his part and it is time somebody else took over. He has been at the helm of the association for close to three years. He is...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 August 2008
Chepete leaves Satmos for Nico
Chepete has been, the Cheetah's longest-serving player. Satmos spokesman, Mpenzeni Sambandawe said it was apparent that the player was no longer happy at the club. He said it was not their policy to keep unhappy players and therefore they agreed to...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 21 August 2008
BDF Cheetahs wins Rugby knock-out cup
At half-time, the dominant Cheetahs led 18-7. The champions made full use of the experience of their players, most of whom turn out for the national team, the Vultures. The two military sides recently participated in the South African National...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
Another price hike as DTC concludes fourth sale
Diamond Trading Company (DTC) Botswana said in a statement on Tuesday that the 16 percent cumulative figure included a hike this month caused by strong demand. DTC has increased prices for rough or unpolished diamonds several times this year.The...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 21 August 2008
Report shows diamonds are still forever
For households, the year-on-year figure had grown to 30.6 percent by May, but for the business sector it had plummeted to 19.8 percent. "As far as this reflects a loss of confidence by the business sector, it is in sharp contrast to the findings of...
STAFF WRITER 21 August 2008
Molepolole CBH complex comes up
The mall is being constructed on a Kweneng Rural Development Association (KRDA) plot where the Mafenyatla Hotel used to be. KRDA has leased part of the plot - five hectares for P2 million in a 35-year lease - to CBH. On expiry of the lease, the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 August 2008
Buffaloes seek another upset
This is because of the rise of minnows like Mochudi Buffaloes who have claimed the scalps of Gaborone giants, Township Rollers and Gaborone United (GU) on the way to the semi-finals. After their hard-fought win over GU last weekend, it remains to be...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
Chiefs target Coke Cup final
The treble chasing Chiefs have already won their first league and Kabelano Charity Cup titles. They have vowed that their next target this year is the prestigious Coca-Cola Cup. Chiefs were made to sweat last weekend when they beat rivals Extension...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
Immunity and amnesty only encourage human rights abusers
They spoke well and explained several issues that were of concern to the thirty-something group of invited Zimbabweans. I could not help but feel that were the MDC to give people such information in regular briefings, it would go a long way in...
TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 22 August 2008
Are presidents' sons 'taking over' Africa?
Don Juan, in its literal context, means a man who succeeds a [pretty] woman, including going to bed with her irrespective of his [man's] looks. Which is why it is no longer strange but true that some ex-African presidents' sons are already...
TOM ONIRO
Correspondent 22 August 2008
Youth behaviour worries Mmadinare elders
Their evening journey is characterised by high pitched laughter, constant Setswana conversations laced in English with an American accent. As they pass through a dimly lit homestead, one can make out baggy jeans, tight jeans and baseball caps.It is...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 22 August 2008
Of Kuru, predators in the wilderness and spiritual revival
When one arrives at the small town of Ghanzi, he or she is tempted to dismiss the thought of being attacked by a lion in the area. Ghanzi is a modern town with modern infrastructure that most villages in Botswana lack. As a matter of fact, when one...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
Beijing: the experience of a lifetime
Travelling long distances has always been a nightmare for me. I have travelled between Gaborone and Port Elizabeth between the years 2001 and 2005 while studying Journalism at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. About three to four days prior...
22 August 2008
Taxi driver denies wounding charge
The knife-wielding Moemedi Motseotsile, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, is accused of stabbing one Onneile Ramatlhape with a knife or sharp instrument on July 5 this year at Phokoje location, Gaborone. The suspect told the court that he would...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
Ruling in stepdaughter defilement case deferred
It was revealed in court that the sexual abuse started when the stepdaughter was still in Standard 5. The court heard that the accused person would enter the room in the middle of the night where the complainant was sleeping with her cousin and abuse...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
Xere Village hungry for development
On a recent trip to Xere some people even said that if they were transferred there they would rather quit their jobs. That is how bad it looks when you are coming from the outside. Journalists had accompanied Debswana to Xere to announce that they...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
The battle for red Serowe
The voices of the people presented the constituents as people thirsty to exercise their democratic right in choosing a politician who will represent their interests better as BDP faithful. Constituents were able to give Mmegi chapter and verse of...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
Grudge match in Serowe North East
It will be a grudge match after the first two rounds ended in a 1-1 draw with Seretse delivering the knock-out punch by winning the crucial rematch. Autlwetse thought he had finished Seretse by flooring him in the first round but tables turned when...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
Maths teachers considered for skills allowances
The Director of Teaching Service Management (TSM), Opelo Makhandela, broke the news that scarce skills allowances for Mathematics and Science teachers were on the cards when he addressed delegates to the Botswana Teachers' Union's (BTU) secondary and...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 22 August 2008
SADC free trade puts agro sector on tenterhooks
A study is now being commissioned by the Botswana Agricultural Union (BAU) to find ways government can help sustain rural livelihoods in the face of external competition. Responding to Mmegi enquiries, BAU chairman, Phillip Fischer, expressed his...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
Youthful slugfest in Gaborone Central
Had he not withdrawn from the race, Ramaotwana was going to contest against two other youthful candidates namely Gomolemo Motswaledi of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the incumbent, Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP)....
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 August 2008
Mwanawasa was a good man - Khama
In their condolence messages, both Khama and Merafhe have described Mwanawasa in glowing terms, saying the late Zambian leader was a principled man even in the muddled waters of politics and was unwavering when he took a principled stand on issues,...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 22 August 2008
Nkate and those 'minor' indiscretions
Yesterday afternoon I tried to coax a reaction to the Nkate-NIIT saga from the Office of the President, or to be more specific, from the President Ian Khama. Futile attempt. But as every journalist may know by now, the best way a presidential hunt...
22 August 2008
Mfa soldiers on despite presidential term row
Mfa recently proposed that the presidential term of office should be extended to 15 years because it is becoming costly to maintain former presidents after every 10 years. However, Mfa WHO has been vilified and called names following his comments,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 August 2008
No reprieve for consumers
Oil prices are expected to surge upwards after a brief drop this month. However, some businesses in Selebi-Phikwe said they are prepared to lower their prices if suppliers reduced their charges. A snap survey around Selebi-Phikwe shops revealed that...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 22 August 2008
Bolele's mother dies
"I don't think a postponement is possible," BDP deputy secretary, Fidelis Molao, said yesterday. He added it is likely that the primaries would be held as planned. The elections have attracted attention because Bolele is pitted against...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
BDF hosts Zim army chiefs
"Yes, it is true that recently, the BDF Defence Command and Staff College hosted their Zimbabwe counterparts, the Zimbabwe Staff College," he said in response to Mmegi enquiries. He said that the Zimbabwe Staff College delegation was in Botswana for...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 22 August 2008
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