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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
Cops soilders claim torture at DISS
Just six months after it came into being, the DISS has been accused of torturing suspects using ghastly and dehumanising methods. To make matters worse, it is no ordinary citizen making the accusations. The DISS is said to have tortured four members...
STAFF WRITER 23 October 2008
DJ Selector delivers hot house video
He says that he intends to use the video to promote the album to be released next year. He said the video would be launched at The Tower Club in Lobatse on Friday. At the launch, some of the DJs expected to man the decks are DJs Rox, Mox and...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
Regional airlines plan to exploit 2010 World Cup
The negotiations are aimed at striking a deal to make sure that Air Botswana and its counterparts from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia and Zambia jointly service southern Africa. Air Zimbabwe chief executive, Peter Chikumba, said the airlines will...
FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 23 October 2008
BoB decides to keep interest rates steady
BoB's Public Relations Officer, Chepete Chepete, says in a statement that while current inflation levels are still relatively high and out of the central bank's 3 to 6 percent target, optimism that inflationary pressures will ease off as the new year...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
Farmer calls for price controls
Molefi Pilane, who runs a piggery west of Selebi-Phikwe, argues that small stock farmers are getting a raw deal from buyers who pay them ludicrously low prices. He blames the government for focusing on the cattle industry at the expense of small...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 23 October 2008
Language: genuine or token?
The city was perhaps the right location for such an event given that this is where one of the most widely spoken minority languages, Ikalanga, is spoken. In the lead-up to the day, RB1 produced jingles which, not surprisingly, featured a line or...
EDITOR 23 October 2008
Women and the American Presidential Campaign
Indeed, many observers believe that women will determine the election's outcome. So, to paraphrase Sigmund Freud, "What do American women want?" Until the 1960's, American women were more likely than men to support Republicans. In the 1980...
* STEPHANIE COONTZ 23 October 2008
BNF is immature- cannot be entrusted with governance
It is a major circus. Recently there have been upsurges in suspensions and expulsions of members of the party who are aligned to the banished former vice President, Kathleen Letshabo's faction. People associated to this faction who won primary...
23 October 2008
Sharma congratulates Mogae
"The Commonwealth is proud that the winner of this prestigious prize is again an outstanding leader from one of our member countries", said Mr Sharma. "I laud Mogae for his leadership, particularly in further strengthening democratic practice in...
23 October 2008
Cartoon Strip 23.10.08
23 October 2008
Hero's welcome for Commonwealth boxer
One of the organisers of the welcoming ceremony, Tshwarelo Hosia, a teacher at Masunga Senior Secondary School told Mmegi Sport yesterday that after Zwinila's achievement, he deserves to be honoured in a big way. The boxer was knocked out in the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
New arable scheme promotes cluster fencing
It promotes cluster fencing of fields, and collective ownership of the new scheme, according to the implementation guidelines for the scheme. In its implementation paper for the scheme, the Ministry of Agriculture says the provision of fencing...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
Matengu recovering at home
The custodian lost consciousness after receiving a kick on the head from on-rushing GU striker Kenny 'Shoes' Ledikwe towards the end of the game. The duo were scrambling for the rebound from Sageby Sandaka's shot which came off the upright....
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
Khubamang sends pro-boxers to SA
The promoter said yesterday that Dintwa Sloca and Seroba Binda will be in the ring against South African opponents. While Sloca will be battling Tumi Selebi, Binda will fight against Alfred Mnethi. These are undercut bouts in the contest for the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
Stretchers are responsibility of clubs - PLC
He said the PLC cannot instruct clubs about certain things like buying soccer boots for a player or making sure there is a stretcher during matches. "If you do not bring a stretcher, how are you going to carry an injured player from the field?" he...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 October 2008
NDB not yet informed about ISPAAD
NDB spokeswoman, Karabo Musa said they have not been officially informed about the initiative known as Integrated Support Programme for Arable Agriculture Development (ISPAAD). "We have not received any communication about the role the NDB will play...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
Survival renews attack on De Beers
Survival claims that there is exploration currently on-going at Metsiamanong in the CKGR. "Its new diamond exploration programme will be devastating for the Bushmen, and the reserve's ecology," Survival says. De Beers however denies the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
Airport robbery suspect pleads guilty
After the businessman pleaded guilty before the Village Chief Magistrate Lot Moroka, the prosecutor Priscilla Israel, applied that the case be postponed to October 30 when the state will prepare the facts and read them to the accused. Mafisa was...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
Botswana Parliament not perfect - Moupo
Moupo gave a lecture on the role of the leader of the opposition, parliamentary committees and whip in a liberal democracy at an event hosted by the University of Botswana Political Science Society. He said in Mozambique the office of the leader of...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 23 October 2008
Drummers Anonymous to coach local enthusiasts
Mhlanga's non-profit making organisation, called Drummers Anonymous Club, is based in Extension 14, Gaborone. The association has just been registered with the Registrar of Societies. Gaborone West South Member of Parliament (MP), Robert...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 October 2008
The return of Majaivane
Fans of Vee will most certainly remember Majaivane as the nimble-footed dancer, who together with Kagiso 'Mshinto' Segokgo, was with Vee when he released his arguably best album-ever Kasi Angels. Early last year, there was an exodus from Vee's stable...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 23 October 2008
BOMU's make-or-break meeting postponed
Kagiso Ntime, who has been facilitating a deal between two warring BOMU factions, said yesterday that the people tasked to secure a venue have failed to do so, hence the postponement. He said even if they were to secure a venue this week, it...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 October 2008
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