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Security agents shoot another man
Kalafatis, who was a passenger in a two-door car, was shot execution style at a car wash, next to the Extension 12 shopping complex. This is the second such shooting a in a week. Early in the week, a robbery suspect was shot to death by the police in...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Of Khama's presidency and police brutality
Some welcomed the move in the light of the rising crime that could be attributed to the increase of Zimbabweans criminals. Others were suspicious that since Khama was a former military man perhaps he wanted to make everyone to feel the grip of his...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Drama in court as war-of-words erupts over medical report
From the onset, Charles Gulubane of the Attorney General's chambers was in a fighting mood. He took on the expert witness, Claire Hearne - a clinical psychologist - who gave a report indicating that Kgakgamatso Sekgebetlela suffered post-traumatic...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Former student leaders decry quality of UB politics
In the era of political revolution, when political understanding is more sought than before and where politics constitutes a greater percentage of the global thinking and policy making, the UB political climate is said to be going down the drain;...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Money laundering case hinges on common purpose
Manewe is representing a company known as Levico's Building and Multi Services and Victor Mathumo, who are the first and second accused respectively. The other accused are Daniel Ramosiane, Rodgers Lekgoba, Khumo Zaba and Taboka Zaba. According to...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Francistown: Battlefield for electorate's souls and minds
The parties have embarked on an advertising blitz to increase their visibility and thereby lure potential voters. For the first time in Francistown, there is a billboard bearing all the three Botswana Congress Party (BCP) parliamentary aspirants. The...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Toteng: A village of many lives
Unless you have something specific to do there you would not care to stop. You probably would not even notice the tiny village as you whiz past it on your way to Sehithwa or Shakawe beyond. That is because Toteng today represents the very picture...
GALEFELE MAOKENG
Correspondent 15 May 2009
SADC governments are trying to own the word
Most governments of this region, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Namibia and Zambia for example, do not have the freedom of information bills that compel accountability by people in authority. That, in spite of SADC's professed commitment to an...
KEINEETSE KEINEETSE 15 May 2009
Celebrating Garvey in the era of despair
At its peak in 1920, the UNIA-ACL claimed 4 million members. Despite Garvey's controversial mail fraud charge, trial, conviction, jailing and deportation back to Jamaica by the US Government, his UNIA-ACL was the first black movement that showed...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Botswana edges closer to recession
Speaking at the release of the Bank of Botswana's 2008 Annual Report, Head of Research, Andrew Motsumi, said that according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), Botswana's GDP was at 2.9 percent in the last quarter of 2008,...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
World Bank ranks Botswana as a top investment destination
The report hailed Botswana as "a star performer" noting that the country had improved its overall score in the GIPB's criteria to "an excellent 70 percent, which is an almost 140 percent improvement." Botswana is the second most improved country in...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Bayford,Boko shun Venson-Moitoi
Lawyers approached to serve on the controversial Appeals Committee have turned down lucrative offers, which go with cash incentives. The lawyers' stance comes at a time when local publishers have taken the government to court challenging the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Boost for Morupule B Power Station
The Morupule B Power Station project involves the installation of 4 x 150 megawatt units. Associated projects include water supply works and the construction of transmission lines and substations for the distribution of power to the rest of the BPC...
15 May 2009
Moolman agrees to AF Copper debt deal
The mining contractor is currently owed over P60 million by struggling African Copper. Zambia Copper has since agreed to take over the debt, along with the operations of the Mowana Mine, and is likely to bring in its own contractors. In a joint...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Trade in vegetables booming
FRANCISTOWN: It is harvest time in Botswana and people at masimo (farmalands) are reaping the fruit of their sweat. In Francistown and other urban centres, vegetable farmers are laughing all the way to the bank as demand for their produce is at an...
15 May 2009
Little known Road King to produce 'virgin oil'
The idea is to manufacture the oils in Francistown once a plot has been secured. But at the moment they are content with ordering finished products from South Africa where they are processed and packaged. But the raw materials are procured from the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Consumer Watchdog
Who can you turn to for help when things go wrong, when you've been abused, when you're unhappy or when you think your rights have been ignored?Well, there's good news and there's bad news. You can have the bad news first. You can't rely on...
15 May 2009
UK pianist thrills Maitisong audience
The Briton staged a free concerto as part of the cultural exchange initiative supported by the British Council in Botswana. For what it is the show attracted mostly the international audience, usually starved of this type of entertainment. The...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Self-taught Matlale impresses art lovers
To demonstrate his devotion to his chosen career during the interview, the artist refused to leave his work, preferring rather to talk as he worked because "I do not want to waste my studio time, which I cherisheso much". Sparing a few moments,...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Back Stage
Star Trek XI (2009) is now showing at the New Capitol Cinemas. It had its worldwide launch on May 7. In its first long weekend in the United States of America (US) it grossed over P600 million, and more across Planet Earth. It has been hailed as the...
SASA MAJUMA 15 May 2009
Fundamental rights ... are not absolute
African Issues: Diamonds, Dispossession & Democracy in Botswana. Auckland Park, RSA, Jacana and Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK, James Currey, 323 pages, softcover, P151, ISBN 978-1-84701-312-5, with references and index. Available at Exclusive Books,...
15 May 2009
Stay away from minister's media council
Reports reaching Mmegi indicate that the Ministry of Communication Science and Technology has been making overtures to certain members of society to attract them to the abhorrent Media Council. This, we are told, is part of the Minister's grand plan...
15 May 2009
Education and gender determine HIV incidence
The incidence rate among people with no education is 5.9 percent, while among those with education higher than secondary level is 3.2 per cent. Therefore people with no education or non-formal education have been revealed to have the highest HIV...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
On April 17, 2009, a Botswana Guardian news story reported that the Botswana National Front (BNF) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) had confirmed that if the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) failed to form a majority in the National Assembly after...
DAN MOABI 15 May 2009
BNFYL congratulates UB students
We in the BNFYL are very pleased and appreciate the faith and confidence bestowed on the BNF by the students in the highest educational institution in the country. The positive signs emerging from UB prove beyond any doubt that the BNF is a force to...
15 May 2009
NITTY GRITTY
Yes, my dear faithful reader in whom I strongly believe, the moment of revelation has arrived. This moment that has long been predicted and prophesised by the bible comes to us through a red door in the inner sanctuary of the church of the Holy Goat,...
BAROLONG SEBONI 15 May 2009
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15 May 2009
Chiefs' coach Chambeshi at peace
At the weekend, when Chiefs beat Great North Tigers (GNT) 3-2 in the Coca-Cola Cup Last 32 round in Francistown, some supporters are said to have complained that Chambeshi has run out of ideas and needs to be relieved off his duties. Speaking to...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Sithole calls for caution
GU are top of the log with 55 points from 22 games, five points clear of nearest rivals and defending champions Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Ahead of their important clash against Police XI at the Molepolole Sports Stadium on Sunday, Sithole said that they...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
ECCO look to continue with purple patch
When a few weeks ago, ECCO coach, Max Moyo said it was possible for his team to catch up with frontrunners, Gaborone United (GU) and Mochudi Centre Chiefs, it seemed far-fetched but the Francistown side has since climbed to third position, only eight...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Survival battle intensifiesin the North
At the bottom, at least six teams need maximum points in their two remaining fixtures to confirm their First Division status. FC Palapye, Mahalapye Hotspurs, Stone Breakers, Orapa Bucs, Maun Terrors and Sua Flamengoes are aware of the importance of...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Giants, Comets in tricky fixtures
Killer Giants face relegation-haunted Masitaoka who are on a mission to save their own skin and will spare no effort to elude the chop while Comets are hoping that Young Strikers' giant-killing act ends this weekend. Strikers were responsible...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 15 May 2009
GBC out to defend bowling title
But they will not have it easy against Haskins Trophy defending champions, Francistown, Jwaneng and fast-improving Orapa. Jwaneng has been on the ascendancy in the last two years and with players like Gase Pabalelo, Tirelo Buckley, Remmie Kebabetse...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Hands off - DIS tells Police?
Information reaching Mmegi indicates that DIS legal advisor has written a strong worded letter to BPS warning them that DIS agents cannot be tried for crimes allegations while on duty. The new development comes at atime when the police are still...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
EMG Gunners coach confident ahead of final
Gunners will be playing a tough side, BDF Cheetahs that has been dominating the league together with Gaborone Hogs for the past years. Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, Gunners' coach Neal Gouws said the team did not have an easy walk to the...
CALLISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Karatekas get training boost
The National Gashuku dubbed the JKA Winter School targets black, brown and purple karate belt holders will be held at Kgale Hill Junior Secondary School. JKA Botswana spokesperson, Lere Basupang said the training camp is held to standardise...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Tough run-in for title chasers
When sponsors be MOBILE dangled a P1million carrot for the team that would cross the finishing line first, an intriguing race was guaranteed. Log leaders, Gaborone United (GU) and second-placed Mochudi Centre Chiefs have ensured that fans are kept...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
First Cut
The last team to participate in a Confederation of African club tournament in Botswana was Police XI way back in 2006. The Jungle Kings did not do well as they were knocked out by Nigeria's Enugu Rangers 3-2 on aggregate in the CAF Champions League...
DENNIS KEAGILE 15 May 2009
'Alcohol and drug free' theme at BOTESSA games
Speaking to Mmegi Sport, the vice president of BOTESSA, Jan Erasmus said the level of alcohol abuse in tertiary schools has forced them to take action and that the games are just one of the initiatives of curbing the problem. Erasmus said they have...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 May 2009
'Netball against AIDS' tourney under way
Eight teams - Moshupa Lovers, Flying Hawks, BDF Cats, BDVC, Phikwe Prisons, Tasc, Kanye Swallows and the host Notwane - are expected to battle it out. The tournament will be played in a pool system and teams finishing first in each pool will meet...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 May 2009
No arrests yet in Moroka robbery case
The robbery allegedly took place at Phase II location where the magistrate was attending a personal bereavement. Superintendent Bonnie Bareki said yesterday that they have not made any arrests in connection with the crime but investigations are...
STAFF WRITER 15 May 2009
'We will meet in court'- Govt tells bisexuals
Prisca Mogapi, a woman employed at Botswana Network of Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA), who claims to be a transgender and Caine Youngman, a gay member of LEGABIBO have indicated their intention to file a case against the government by the end of...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 15 May 2009
Patlakwe's hour of reckoning at hand
He is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl at Lamila Lodge, in Mogoditshane, in June last year after giving her a lift from Mmakgodi. Village Magistrate, Olivia Zvide will deliver judgement on Patlakwe's case, which was postponed last month. Making...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Gemstone lands Zim man in jail jam
Mudzingwa was convicted on his own plea of guilty after being found in possession of a rough diamond valued at P20 319.20 in March this year. The greyish gemstone is believed to be from mines in Zimbabwe. The convict had been charged for possession...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 15 May 2009
Taking Botswana to Japan
Mmegi: When was the Botswana mission in Tokyo set up? Ambassador Motswagae: This was established in 1997. Initially, Japan was serviced through our mission in Beijing. Ambassador Alfred Dube used to service Japan from China until we set up here....
15 May 2009
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