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Monday October 31
Morwaeng to face the music at Tsholetsa
The BDP executive secretary, Dr Comma Serema, confirmed that the Central Committee has instructed the disciplinary committee to call Morwaeng for a hearing. Serema said he could not divulge more details about the case. In the Gazette article,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 October 2008
Metal Orizon Nodd to rock Ghetto
With fast paced house music, kwasa kwasa and jazz taking centre stage, the two groups are set to offer fans a taste of rock, as Nodd makes its first tour since releasing its album, My Perfect Gift, in May this year. Nodd spokesperson Joseph 'Joey'...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 29 October 2008
BB3: The ball is in viewers' court
So the decision now lies with the voting public to decide whose time in the BBA3 house comes to an end this coming Sunday. However, this time around predicting the evictee is not as easy because all the three are not that popular with the show's...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
Stage set for Afro jazz tour 2008
According to Soares Katumbela of Street Horn Promotions, the festival will feature local artistes Banjo Mosele, Malombo Mmereki, Malefo "Stampore" Mokha and South African jazz singer Sonti Mndebele. All the artistes will be launching their new...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 October 2008
Fighters to challenge for honours
Kgengwenyane said they lost like any other club. Fighters struggled for most of last season and only escaped relegation by a whisker. Though it is too early, the heavy loss to the Francistown minnows over the weekend may spell doom. ...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 October 2008
Phikwe braces for national champs
The tournament brings together more than 250 emerging talent from primary schools.Selebi-Phikwe held its regional tournament at the weekend to prepare for the championship. Three schools will represent the region at the two-day tournament, which...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 29 October 2008
BoB slammed for its silence on global recession
Outspoken University of Botswana lecturer, Dr Oupa Tsheko, has described the central bank's silence as "sheer arrogance" because the public deserves to know the status of the country's wealth. Speaking at a panel discussion on the effects of the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
DTC not pressured to reduce sales-Mmopi
DTC Botswana's Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Kago Mmopi, says the final two "sights" for this year - which will be week-long events including the one next Monday and another in December - will be smaller and more focused than previous...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
We should sell our products with pride
We should not be made to feel embarrassed when selling either diamonds or beef. Or any other God-given resource we might have. It was somehow embarrassing for our otherwise forthright Minister of Environment, Tourism and Wildlife, Kitso Mokaila to...
EDITOR 29 October 2008
The agony and ecstasy of synthetic drugs
Around the world, in order to enhance performance, people are popping pills and powder known as amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS). From ravers in all-night discos to assembly-line workers or long-haul truckers, more than 30 million people use...
* BY ANTONIO MARIA COSTA 29 October 2008
'Foot and Mouth' knocks on Kuke
A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture says five cattle were reportedly showing foot and oral lesions associated with the disease. Samples have been taken to the laboratory for testing and results are awaited. "A complete movement...
STAFF WRITERS 29 October 2008
Cry the beloved Zimbabwe
The region around the Victoria Falls, to cite just one example, is one of the most beautiful attractions in the world. Thus placing Zimbabwe among the top tourism attraction centres in the SADC region. It is also endowed with literate human resource...
29 October 2008
Talana gives us jobs
My area MP Pono Moatlhodi is a cry baby. There is nothing like slavery at Talana farms. My sister is one of the people working there and she manages to get P1, 000 a month according to her production compared to the government P450 wage for farm...
29 October 2008
Cartoon Strip 29.10.08
29 October 2008
Unions' wrangle continues
The fight is over the registration of the new organisation. According to its interim president Andrew Motsamai, BOFEPUSO is a federation of trade unions in the public sector. It was formed after the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) and the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
BCL employees get 15% salary hike
The union has accepted a 15 percent wage increase for its members in the negotiations with the mine management. The wage negotiations, which commenced in March, ended with a settlement last Wednesday after BMWU accepted the mine's offer of 15...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
MISA condemns publication of Media Bill
MISA national director, Thapelo Ndlovu said the minister published the bill before the proposed consultation between the media fraternity and the ministry. He said the fact that the minister went ahead and published the bill in its original form...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
News Briefs
It is believed she was raped in the early hours of Sunday morning. No suspects have yet been arreasted. Superintendent Counsel Moyo confirmed the incident and pleaded with the public to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
Botswana clams up on ivory sale details
Other countries that will dispose of their stockpiles are Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. They will auction more than 100 tons of ivory to buyers from Asian countries, China and Japan. According to BBC news, the 1999 auction raised about US $5m...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff writer 29 October 2008
Motowane ordered: pay first, then run
On Monday, the legal team led by Sydney Pilane, agreed to out of court settlement with complainant, Joel Kereng, on an amount believed to be around P60,000, in the hope that their client, Motowane would not have to face the cattle theft charges...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writers 29 October 2008
Community activists meet to combat crime
The activists include teachers, police officers and community leaders who are determined to help combat domestic violence, murder, rape, defilement, incest, abortion, assault and the threat to kill. Speaking in Mogoditshane at a meeting convened by...
TATENDA MOYO
Correspondent 29 October 2008
Bayford bows out for BCP alternate
The party's secretary general, Taolo Lucas, confirms this, pointing out that the NDF leader will not be contesting in next year's general election 'due to personal commitments'. Lucas says the party will be represented by Kgoberego Nkawana, a...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 30 October 2008
BMWU denies 'birds of a feather' to nestle
At an 'emotionally charged' meeting, the majority of the branches rejected Masilo, whom they described as general secretary Jack Tlhagale's 'stooge'. The Jwaneng branch, supported by the Morupule branch, endorsed the National Executive Committee's...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 30 October 2008
Global market turmoil hits Batswana pensioners
Infact, Alexander Forbes Financial Services (Botswana) advises those planning to retire to defer their retirement until markets recover and stabilise. In its quarterly Asset Managers Watch dated September 2008, Alexander Forbes warns that the credit...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 30 October 2008
Tourism industry to adopt new standards
The Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Kitso Mokaila, said in Gaborone last Friday that as much as Government can direct policies, laws and regulations, it is up to the private sector to ensure that internationally recognised standards...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondant 30 October 2008
Thapong holds art workshop at Supa Ngwao Museum
Ivy Radipodi, an artist and official at Thapong, said that the workshop would explore the relationship between arts, notions of healing and questions of social responsibility. Thapong wants artists in Francistown to benefit from this type of...
ISAAC PHEKO
Correspondent 30 October 2008
Govt to open recording studio
She said the government would not be building a new studio but equipping an existing one at the Mass Media Complex. Mokone said the studio should be operational during the next financial year, which starts in April. "We are in the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 30 October 2008
Tsodilo paintings survive veldt fires
The visit targeted the Tsodilo Hills and the Gcwhihaba caves, where fire damage was first reported by Mmegi's sister paper, the Monitor, three weeks ago. The team consisted of Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture permanent secretary, Tiki...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 30 October 2008
P100,000 no mathata, Miss Teen Africa organisers
The pageant was supposed to be held on October 4, but was postponed to November 25. Addressing a press conference in Gaborone on Tuesday, coordinator Miti Mhlagayebe said the grand finale was postponed because of unforeseen circumstances,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 30 October 2008
Ozone stirs to life after inferno
All the furniture and equipment inside the club were destroyed in the inferno.But a court yard at the back of the building remained intact. The manager of Ozone, Leonard Gwemende, said they have decided that while still waiting for a full fire...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 30 October 2008
What happened to virtue, Ms Venson?
To most politicians, virtues such as trust and integrity mean very little. Politicians will lie to voters if they believe the lie might generate votes. Some politicians are capable of using scarce public resources to buy votes. Even when we know...
EDITOR 30 October 2008
The American leader we need
The interest the world has taken in America's vote is the best example of America's soft power, and a lesson in democracy from the world's only superpower. If only we could all vote as well as watch and listen, because the outcome is vital for...
CHRIS PATTEN 30 October 2008
BDP retains Makaleng in by-election
Bafana Gibson of the Botswana Alliance Movement (BAM) came third, attracting only 23 votes. The elections were held under the scorching heat where 418 voters out of an expected 867 turned up to vote. Thapa was nominated to the North East District...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 30 October 2008
League started without sponsorship
MABC TV promised the premier league committee (PLC) manna from heaven but failed to keep their promise. Teams are now facing uncertain future thanks to poor managerial know how by premier league committee (PLC). This is not the first time our elite...
30 October 2008
Nthomang preaches the wrong sermon
Have the standards of Mmegi really fallen this low? Nthomang's sermon does not belong in a newspaper such as the Mmegi, but in a church newsletter, if there at all. The piece starts off in a fairly reasonable tone, but by the third paragraph it...
30 October 2008
BNF reacts to village loss
Though our performance was not impressive, taking into account that we were the incumbent party, we are, however, hopeful that we will do better in the forthcoming general elections. There is no doubt that the schisms that are currently prevailing...
30 October 2008
Cartoon Strip 30.10.08
30 October 2008
Ohilwe enjoys return to BMC
He has already played for BMC and his performance indicates that he has settled in well. Most importantly, he is enjoying his game. Though he is a defender he has netted three goals in three games as the Lobatse side made an impressive start to the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 30 October 2008
Be Mobile replaces Monhumutapa
This is a massive improvement from the P4.5m which cellphone giant Mascom availed to sponsor the league in the last three years. However, it is much less than the P65 million offered by the failed deal with MABC. Information reaching Mmegi...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 30 October 2008
Untouchables in friendlies to keep fit
Club spokesperson Kelebogile Tlhobogang said though they still remain hopeful that the league will start, it is taking too long. She said the Botswana Football Association (BFA) has promised them that the league will start before December....
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 30 October 2008
Botswana referee eyes 2010 World Cup
Medupe recently attended a seven-day diploma course run by Confederation of African Football (CAF) Elite course in Pretoria, South Africa. He said he has learnt a lot from the course and he is looking forward to being chosen to officiate at the...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 30 October 2008
Magama case postponed
The case was initially set for yesterday but was deferred after the judge indicated that he would not be available. Magama, who is represented by Dutch Leburu wants to be declared the party's parliamentary candidate in the 2009 general elections...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 30 October 2008
BPC auction shocks employees
BPC employees, who spoke on condition of anonymity, alleged that there was secrecy and confusion over the auction of 16 vehicles at the BPC premises in Old Naledi. One of them alleged that unlike the recent Central Transport Organisation...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 30 October 2008
Namibia bans Botswana beef
Botswana has reported that five cattle in the Gantsi District showed foot and oral lesions normally associated with the disease, the ministry said in a statement from the capital, Windhoek, today. Botswana has also closed all the country's abattoirs,...
CHAMWE KAIRA 30 October 2008
Investors focus on Zambia election
This must be the question on the lips of most people in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as Zambians go to the polls today (October 30) to elect the late president Levy Mwanawasa's successor. Banda, the Movement for Multiparty...
ALFRED MULENGA
Correspondent 30 October 2008
Chobe dumpsite kills elephants
The dumping site has had serious ramifications on the environment and the wildlife of Chobe. Elephants, hyenas, baboons and birds flock to the dumping site to feed. This year, three elephants have died after eating plastics from the dump site. The...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 30 October 2008
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