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This is a sumptuous and violent epic about the life of the excessive Roman Catholic daughter of King Charles IX and Catherine de Medicis, Marguerite de Valois, first wife of Henry IV of France. It is based on the extraordinary novel by Alexandre...

SASA MAJUMA 21 October 2008

Cartoon 21.10.08

21 October 2008

Hats off to rising stars!

As was expected, Botswana sent a relatively small team compared to such teams as the United Kingdom and Australia. Nevertheless, it is more important to send quality rather than quantity. Despite the size of the Botswana team, it proved that it was...

EDITOR 21 October 2008

AS I SEE IT

Government has to be understood holistically in terms of its components, Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary. Parliament is constituted of political parties' representatives who in turn represent diverse public sector interests: the civil...

MICHAEL DINGAKE 21 October 2008

TEC's attacks on us unwarranted - BAPS

Through this paper, SAPS issued a challenge to Dr Molutsi of TEC to produce at least one example of TEC bashing and usage of abusive language (morogano/matlhapa) between 2006 and the date of the RB1 broadcast in question as done by BAPS through the...

21 October 2008

A wake up call to the opposition

After 2009 most Batswana will still vividly recall the historic signing of an agreement by President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Tsvangirai, and also the existence of dinosaurs on earth some millions of years ago, but will hardly remember...

21 October 2008

A new dawn for Babirwa

Joy and ululations are evident on the faces of farmers in the area because their lifting of the ban marks a new era in the economic lives. When the disease broke out in April 2006, it brought despair and hopelessness in the community that is known to...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

BMWU in bitter row ahead of major meeting

Mmegi is reliably informed by insiders from the BMWU branches in Selebi-Phikwe and Orapa that all is not well at Union House - BMWU headquarters in Selebi-Phikwe. It is said that the BMWU Selebi-Phikwe branch and the BMWU general secretary, Jack...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

Khama boycotts journalists?

In the towns, Khama walked the dusty streets where he met ordinary folk. He listened attentively as people related stories about their humble lives. But if there is an industry that he seems to be snubbing, it is the media. The only people who...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 October 2008

Fuel prices fall again

The price fall is due to the decrease in crude oil prices between the month of August and September 2008. International crude oil prices averaged $97.23 in September from $113.24 in August. Prices between August and September decreased by an average...

STAFF WRITER 21 October 2008

'Disgruntled soldiers' face action

The ministry released a statement yesterday morning expressing concern at the reports but promised investigations and action. "The office further wishes to reassure the public that active investigation is ongoing to establish the origin of the...

TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

Tebbie loses key backing vocalists

During an interview with Mmegi, the visibly shaken Sethomo said that the group of five were on their way to Jwaneng to perform when tragedy struck. "Some of these things are beyond our understanding, but we believe that God will carry us through,"...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

Mogae calls for transparency

The prize ceremony to confer the Ibrahim Prize to Mogae will take place at the Bibliotheca Alexandria, Egypt on November 15. Established to recognise and celebrate excellence in African leadership, the Ibrahim Prize is the largest annually awarded...

21 October 2008

Battle lines drawn in Debswana Cup

As fate would have it, Botswana Defence Force (BDF) sides will face each other in both the women and men quarterfinals. Thus a titanic battle is expected when BDF VI and their Francistown based brothers Diphatsa confront each other in the men's...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 October 2008

Chiefs redeem dented pride

After a 4-1 humiliation by archrivals, Township Rollers a fortnight ago, Chiefs had to beat the minnows to recover their poise. Though the league has just started, a second loss for the national champions, especially against the Tlokweng...

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

Athletes bring home medals

The team won two medals through Daniel Lagamang and Lentswe Zwinila. Lagamang won a silver in 800m while Zwinila got a bronze in boxing. Upon arrival at the Sir Seretse Khama Airport, the two athletes admitted that the games helped them gain the...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

Cisco's Tshokolo album is a scorcher

A Black Money Makers (BMM) production, the eight-track Tshokolo is bound to be one of the hottest albums this season. It opens with the fast tempo and danceable kwaito-kwasa track, Bondo that will most certainly win the artist a lot of fans....

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

Ghana's Mimi out of BBA3 house

Ironically, Mimi was one housemate who was overly confident that even if she were to be nominated for possible eviction, she would not get evicted. As she often put it 'I know what viewers want', but the danger of the game is that once inside the...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

Batswana all smiles after CTO historic auction

With no South Africans, or Namibian visitors coming to compete for the government vehicles, or local car dealers seeking to buy and re-sell later, Batswana snapped up the vehicles as prices were affordable. One lucky bidder got a car for only P1,...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

Profit takers creep in on BSE

On a week on week basis, the DCI, in direct contrast to the surge in recent months, shed off 1.10 percent to finish last week at 8,534.98 points as investors crystallised windfalls from some large capitalised financials such as FNBB and Barclays....

BRIAN BENZA 21 October 2008

Namibia Breweries captures Botswana market

Van Jaarsveld said last Thursday that the company is committed to offering concerted support to the Botswana government in its effort to promote responsible alcohol consumption. "One of the key strategies is to educate our staff on the importance...

MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 21 October 2008

Nasha explains children bill

"It is evident that Batswana do not understand what I am saying about the bill. Botswana is part of the global world and subscribes to the United Nations hence the country signed an agreement of the UN Convention on the rights of children." She added...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 21 October 2008

When you are thirsty, drink water

Even the groceries they hold say something about where they are going and where they come from. Some are engaged in idle chitchat, experiencing a sense of community belongingness as they meet their countrymen. What is on their minds is neither here...

SYLVESTER WAPITSO
Correspondent 21 October 2008

No sponsor but the excitement continues

The big crowds are causing a nightmare to road users and match organisers. Last Saturday, the match between archrivals, Township Rollers and Gaborone was no exception. The fact that the duel was staged at the less spacious University of Botswana...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 October 2008

Proud offender denied bail

Khumalo, who pleaded not guilty, is said to have broken into the college between September 28 and 29. State prosecutor, Jaloni Somolekae, of the Directorate of Publkic Prosecutions (DPP) applied that the accused be kept in custody because it was on...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Judge demands evidence from Marina doctors

Minkie Nkobi, a driver of the department of buildings and engineering services had been ordered to undergo a medical examination and was subsequently fired from her job. The reason, according to her employer, is that she was medically unfit to carry...

EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Modubule's expulsion sparks tension in Lobatse

Modubule, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lobatse, was recently expelled by BNF president, Otsweletse Moupo's Central Committee along with his affiliate party, PUSO. With the BNF membership literally split into two camps - one for Modubule and the...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Fly sent to the gallows

Fly killed his son on November 27, 2008. Passing sentence, outgoing Justice, Thomas Masuku ordered Fly to be taken to a place of safety and on a date to be decided, "you are to be hanged by your neck until you are dead. May the good Lord have mercy...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 22 October 2008

Survival scorns Mogae's Mo award

Survival says the award makes a mockery of 'good governance' and ridicules Mogae for persecuting the Bushmen throughout his tenure as president. "It is pitiful and pathetic. I'm not surprised at all, that's what you would expect, and their comments...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Mogae deserves this award

Suffice to say that the prize goes with a $5 million prize, but the award is not so much about the money. It stands much more than the cash. The aims of the award truly mirror the virtues that we see in Mogae's deeds. The award recognises the...

EDITOR 22 October 2008

Cartoon 22.10.08

22 October 2008

Appeal to Gunners supporters

We must also understand that as much as we need your feedback and Dikgakololo tsa lona, we remain responsible for the success or downfall of Extension Gunners FC as Executive Management. Extension Gunners is like a vehicle or a ship...

22 October 2008

The national treasure in Mmegi

Ok, I'm an outsider of sorts (US citizen) though I've lived in Botswana off-and-on for more than 13 years and since 1976 have kept track of things in this fair Republic. Since I was young, I've loved reading humorous columns in the newspapers and...

22 October 2008

The poor suffer most from corruption in the water sector

The report stresses that corruption, as one of the major crimes committed in the water sector, profoundly hinders secure livelihoods of many people in Africa, leading to increased poverty on the continent. The report pointed out that about 80 percent...

*DR DONALD MWITURUBANI 22 October 2008

BFA Phikwe dispute far from over saga

In a new twist, those who resigned from the committee are mobilising clubs to challenge the validity of the meeting, which elected their replacements. Former additional member, Ernest Molapisi is said to have approached club representatives to...

MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 22 October 2008

Miss Teen Africa pageant put off

They were supposed to be held on October 4. Miss Teen Africa is associated with Zimbabwean promoter Ignatius Musemburi whom some people have accused of allegedly swindling them in the past. The co-ordinator of the event, Miti Mhalangayebe, confirmed...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 October 2008

Artists in the North exhibition coming up

The northern museum has been running the exhibition for artists in Francistown and its environs for several years and has been complaining that artists around Francistown do not show much enthusiasm to exhibit. Another show is coming up next month...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Ricco, TK up for eviction

TK was up for possible eviction last week alongside Ghana's Wilhelmina Abu-Andani, who was evicted last Sunday, and South Africa's Thamsanqa Prusent (Thami). TK has been nominated several times, but saved himself twice, as head of house, and on one...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Shumba Ratshega comes back with Dikhwaere

Speaking in an interview this week, Shumba said that he released the album, titled Ntopolele Bichana, to show his detractors and reassure his fans that he is still a player in the music industry. The muso had gone on record a few weeks ago saying...

EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

BDC starts developing Innovation Hub

The hub is a government-led initiative to promote investment in Information Commutation Technology; promote innovation and export of ICT-enabled services; and grow the knowledge industry. Speaking at a briefing on the BIH to ambassadors and High...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Global financial crisis threatens NDP 10

"As we discuss the plan and in particular the financial resources projected for implementation of our programmes, let us bear in mind that we are operating in a fragile environment and need to move with caution," Assistant Minister of Finance, Samson...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

What next for Tshosane?

Yesterday, BFA chief executive officer Tosh Kgotlele told Mmegi Sport that the national executive committee will meet to decide the matter. "I do not want to pre-empt the decision of the NEC but I must say I was happy about the coach's performance...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Languages are part of cultural heritage - Kokorwe

In her address to members of parliament, councillors, chiefs and members of the community, the Minister for Youth, Sport and Culture, Gladys Kokorwe, said that she was delighted that the organisers of the occasion chose the second city as the venue...

ISAAC PHEKO
Correspondent 22 October 2008

Chiefs fan fires before union kgotla

This is a question asked by many people as they reel from a war of words that has gripped BMWU lately. For many years, BMWU has had to put out internal fires, which proved problematic to the union leadership and the general membership. The union...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

South Africans in Botswana for trial

Tebogo Augustine Mafisa, a businessman and George Bikazo, a sculptor were brought into the country to face trial for separate robberies. Mafisa is a suspected accomplice in a December 2006 armed robbery at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

UN, Kang host youth on Friday

UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, Khin-Sandi Lwin, said at a press briefing on Monday that the theme was chosen by a joint team to link both national priorities as well as international commitments. She said the youth,...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Transport officers quit under pressure

A source in the Serious Crime Squad indicated that one examiner at the department of Roads and Safety in Mochudi has resigned citing pressure from top government officers. The source said another testing officer at the department's head office in...

ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

Green launch for BCP in Bobirwa

The party will also introduce its nine local government candidates. The launch will start with a motorcade at Bobonong mall and culminate in a rally, that will be addressed by the party president, Gilson Saleshando. Bobirwa chairman, Boy Aphiri,...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 October 2008

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