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Undaunted Motswaledi gears to take on Nkate
The Gaborone Central parliamentary hopeful stated yesterday that he is not interested in moves by the party to restrict contests for positions to avoid divisions ahead of general elections this year. Last week, there were suggestions in the BDP...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 11 February 2009
Syndicated crime continues to challenge Southern Africa
. Illegal human migration across borders;. trafficking of narcotics;. cigarette smuggling;. corruption in procurement projects.Indications to date are that such predictions were accurate. Firstly, it is evident that cross-border...
*CHARLES GOREDEMA 11 February 2009
The sexism of Serema is the sexism of BDP
Such a statement is not surprising coming from the head quarters of a conservative, degenerate and backward- thinking party. It can be safely assumed that since it comes from the headquarters of the party the statement represents the official...
11 February 2009
"DIS power of arrest defined by law" - OP replies
As I have not spoken to Mmegi about the issue I can only assume that that above attribution is a loose interpretation of a response I gave during a radio interview, where did acknowledge the obvious fact that DIS officers would at times operate...
11 February 2009
Help the teachers
That is the reason teachers are said to be pillars of the nation, but here in Botswana so many of us are now demoralised because of abuse of office by so many people involved in the recruitment, transfers, promotions and many others in...
11 February 2009
High level trade talks resume in Gaborone
According to a statement from the EU, Commissioner Ashton spent the 9th and 10th of February in Cape Town, where she was expected to meet with South African Trade Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa and Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. She...
11 February 2009
CEDA adopts youth grant programme
Delivering the budget proposals last week, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Baledzi Gaolathe announced that the fund will run parallel to the existing Young Farmers Fund and will provide complementary funding for the non-farming...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 11 February 2009
Suzuki strives on smaller cars
Asia's auto industry faces a dramatic slowdown in 2009 as the global financial crisis puts the brakes on sales, with Japan hit hard by weakening demand in the US and Europe. However, in a visit to the Kosai plant, Suzuki's biggest plant, it was...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 11 February 2009
It's all systems go for Miss Millennium pageant
The jazz joint is once more the venue for the Miss Millennium Valentine beauty pageant this Saturday. The event, which started last year, is held to coincide with St Valentine's Day, which falls on February 14. ...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 11 February 2009
At last Batswana get Nigerian-style movie in Chobolo
By their nature, the movies address domestic violence, cheating love partners, witchcraft, alcoholism and other social problems afflicting the poor in contemporary societies in Africa. Chobolo is the name of the flick and the main character. She is...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 11 February 2009
Barclays employee steals from client
The court heard how Larona Senkang almost bankrupted a customer by withdrawing money from her account almost everyday. Senkang who pleaded guilty to the offence could not hold back tears when the magistrate Lorraine Makati-Lesang said that she would...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 11 February 2009
Zimbabwean artist sings lullabies
T"dot" - who heads the production unit at Mud Hut Studios - told Mmegi that his debut album The Resume / BW Girls, would be released through Small House Records. The album was recorded at Mudhut Studios produced by the man himself. He featured a...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 11 February 2009
Jungle Kings claw Tigers
The Tigers produced the first spark in less than five minutes when Mothusi Ntatawe made a short pass to Kabelo Kadisa who had waltzed his way into the penalty area. The resultant shot was tame and gave Police XI goalkeeper, Jackson Legodi no...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 11 February 2009
South East players benefit from Kent FA help
The two regional associations have been on a twining programme for the past three years. This has seen SEFA receive kits, balls and even laptops from the Kent FA. Rathedi said the likes of exciting midfielder, Edwin Moalosi of Township Rollers,...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 11 February 2009
Boxing elections over the weekend
BNSC spokesperson Chris Nkwe said that after exploring all the alternatives, they settled for a SGM. He explained that BNSC will facilitate the elections and it is up to affiliates to vote the people they want. He explained that though there is no...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 11 February 2009
Fighters reel in shock
I could not believe it because we were in charge of the game throughout the first half and for a struggling team to come from behind like that, it was unacceptable," Fighters' spokesperson, Naledi Mompati has said. "I was confident right from the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 11 February 2009
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11 February 2009
I don't spare the rod - headmaster
On Monday, Phometsi punished the five students for putting on the wrong uniform during the Saturday study and one of them sustained injuries to her right hand. The student, Onalenna Masupu, had to seek medical assistance after the beating and was...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 11 February 2009
Miner on trial for killing teacher
The accused, Sam Sethume, a BCL employee, is facing one count of murder. The indictment alleges that on 31 January 2006 at Tlhabololo Primary School (TPS) in Selebi Phikwe he murdered Dineo Nare. It is the prosecutions case that Sethumo had an...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 11 February 2009
Zim hijacker awaits sentence
Ishmael James is now facing at least 10 years in prison for hijacking the taxi. Senior Magistrate, Peggy Madandume, said that the court was satisfied with the state's case. "I am satisfied that the state witnesses were highly credible and the...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 11 February 2009
'There is no gender balance in councils'
Same Bathobakae heads the South East Council. Legwaila said "I feel compelled to ask: How is this possible in a country whose women population is 52.4 percent? This does not add up we need more numbers of women where decisions that are shaping the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 11 February 2009
We won't be rushed into USA - Skelemani
He was responding to a proposal by Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gadaffi at a recent African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Skelemani said in an exclusive interview with Mmegi in Gaborone yesterday that many African leaders were against...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 11 February 2009
Burning of electoral roll shocks workshop
"I can't believe this. No organisation, especially ones that handle vital information like elections material could just burn the voters roll," said one participant. In an interview, public relations officer, Osupile Maroba, said that elections...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 11 February 2009
Elections 'Yes', violence 'No'
But the current wave of violence has its roots in the chequered history of the world's fourth largest island. It is ironic that in 1991, 130 anti-government demonstrators, mostly supporters of the current President, March Ravalomanana, were...
11 February 2009
Students take UB to High Court
Last week UB's public relations officer, Tefo Mangope, confirmed that the University had expelled SRC vice president, Molatedi Kgotla, and bar and canteen minister, Gomolemo Kgotla, amid reports that the two were instrumental in fuelling UB class...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 12 February 2009
Jwaneng council, Petra in land use tussle
Jwaneng council authorities are wondering when the company acquired the rights after the town council there spent P65 million servicing Unit 8 for the Botswana Housing Corporation to build houses there. The three Ministries of Local Government,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 12 February 2009
United Zimbabwe administration takes toddler's step
We understand the painful process and the risks associated with this process. We know that it has taken a giant leap of faith for both parties, especially MDC-T, which has been doubting Mugabe's motives, to finally put pen to paper. When the warring...
12 February 2009
Coming Soon: Capitalism 3.0
Those who predict capitalism's demise have to contend with one important historical fact: capitalism has an almost unlimited capacity to reinvent itself. Indeed, its malleability is the reason it has overcome periodic crises over the centuries and...
*DANI RODRIK 12 February 2009
Boteti Exploration chiefs step up cash hunt
Diamond giants De Beers, the 71 percent shareholders, say they are still committed to bringing the mine on schedule despite the unfolding credit crunch."Boteti remains committed to bringing the AK06 mine into production in line with the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 12 February 2009
Rural fuel stations set to pop up across Botswana
Established in 2007, Viva Oil trading as PetroBotswana has travelled the long road to establish this new brand. Spending many months on research in the local market and exploring alterative fuel sources beyond South Africa. Petro has travelled to...
12 February 2009
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12 February 2009
Misfortune made Tebby stronger
"It was through the will and protection of god that I am still alive today because I was sitting next to the driver and he died while my life was spared. I was supposed to have been killed as well because the car was badly damaged at the front where...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 12 February 2009
Sheleng 'shells out' new album
Sheleng, a traditional folk music singer, is unfazed by the fact that his first album, Ntwa Kgolo Ke Ya Kopelo, did not sell well on the market. He told Showbiz that because of lack of finance he was unable to promote and market his album. He noted...
STAFF WRITER 12 February 2009
Sensational Mahupela goes 'sexy'
The album titled Ke Ise Keje has eight tracks. The whole album addresses sexuality issues, lovemaking and promiscuity. In the first track Mokwepa, the male sex organ is compared to a mamba. The song comments on beliefs that big sex organs are...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 12 February 2009
National Archives goes electronic to boost service delivery
At a stakeholders forum this week, BNARS director, Kelebogile Kgabi, said that the system, dubbed National Archives and Records Management System's (NARMS) implementation started last July when Secure Data Content was engaged as a design...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 12 February 2009
Pope Benedict appoints new Bishop of Gaborone
A statement from the Apostolic Nunciature in Pretoria, South Africa, said the pope made the appointment on Thursday. Until his appointment, Fr Seane was administrator of the Catholic Cathedral in Gaborone. Fr Seane was born on November 2, 1966, in...
12 February 2009
The day of Miscellaneous
The stage was set for an intriguing top of the table clash between unbeaten leaders, Motlakase and second-placed Miscellaneous who were seven points off the pace. Palapye came to a standstill. It was an encounter of epic proportions and there was...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 12 February 2009
Mascarenhas quits Phikwe bowling club
Her departure is likely to affect Selebi-Phikwe as she has served the club with distinction for more than 20 years. She is a founder member of the club. Mascarenhas has been rated the eighth best bowler in the world after her brilliant singles run in...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 12 February 2009
What is wrong with TRX?
Gunners' fans were hurt when he left to join GU at the end of last season. But the scintillating form he enjoyed at Gunners has since deserted him or is it lady luck?. In the 10 games he has played for the Reds, Mohambi has only managed a brace...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 12 February 2009
Councillors urged to 'go surfing'
Officially launching the Botswana Association of Local Authorities (BALA) website and new logo, Mokalake said the councillors must be trained in information technology (IT). He encouraged them to contribute articles and make the website talk to the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 12 February 2009
Cellphone lands Zimbabwean in court
Special constable Goabaone Kalayakgosi of the Francistown Police Station told the court that he was on patrol when he arrested the accused on September 8 last year at the bus rank. Moyo was reportedly selling a sky blue 1110 Nokia cellphone. The...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondence 12 February 2009
BALA secures Euro 2.1mil funding
The president of BALA, Kentse Rammidi, made this announcement at the launch of the BALA website and logo on Tuesday at the Big Five Lodge in Gaborone. Rammidi said one of their projects, 'Transparent Local Governance', is to support the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 12 February 2009
Parties brace for by-elections
Seronga ward in the Chobe District Council lost an independent councillor, Walter Phillips. The Central District Council was dealt a severe blow by losing the long time councillor for Sebina North, Phumula Tema, of the ruling Botswana Democratic...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 12 February 2009
'Ko Diteneng' razed to rubble
Ko Diteneng, then known as the Lobatse Brickfield, was located along the banks of Peleng River, overlooking the hilly location of the same name. Last week the yellow monsters descended on the bushy area following a long standing battle between the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 12 February 2009
BDF warns villagers about ordinances
Mokgware was speaking at a BDF wellness day held in Tonota yesterday as part of community responsibility by the BDF. He said that it is important for people to understand that this exercise was planned a long time ago. "The exercise was planned...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 12 February 2009
APARC launches African Leaders Report
The report, now in its seventh year, is published by the African Presidential Archives and Research Center (APARC), at Boston University (USA) and is funded by USAID. This year's report features 15 African leaders. According to a release from the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 12 February 2009
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