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It's time for a full inquiry into security organs
It was the private media that broke that story and any press conference that did not include the private media was always going to be nothing but a public relations fire-fighting mission. It is no surprise that that press conference turned into a...
22 May 2009
A little knowledge on Basarwa culture wouldn't hurt
Now and again, the youthful MC would implore the predominantly Basarwa audience to clap hands with continual exhortations of "legofi! legofi!" (clapping of hands) Without such prompting, the audience seemed less willing to do so. Kaudwane is a...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 22 May 2009
Siele and legal immigration
Mmegi: There have been quite a number of changes at your ministry, especially with regard to passports and permits. Is it true that Batswana are in the habit of selling their passports and later claiming to have lost them? Siele: These people don't...
22 May 2009
PTA lashes out at taxi operators
At a meeting last Saturday, irate parents actually mandated the newly elected PTA to take the matter up with the local taxi association. They were responding to an address by the headmaster, Othusitse Othusitse."Our female students spend most of...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
We can train your workers, GIPS tells bosses
Speaking yesterday at a business breakfast meeting held at the institution in Mogoditshane, chairman of the board of directors Burton Mguni said that GIPS wanted to forge links with various business enterprises. "This is to ensure that we have...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Back to 'village' life
Myriads of questions ran through my mind but the most prominent one was, will I not be jeopardising my writing career (which is fairly beginning to take off)? A few weeks later as I write this story, I have no regrets as I have found peace and...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 22 May 2009
Swine Flu causing major disruptions in Japan
In less than a week, authorities here say there are over 140 cases of the affliction, most of them in the Hyogo and Kobe prefectures (districts). As a result, over 4 00 schools in the affected areas have been closed down. Official Japanese reports...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
On traversing Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA - Before today the mention of Hiroshima has always conjured up pleasant images of my high school history teachers. There was Kereng Koko, Gase Kealeboga and Sechele Sechele. At various stages of our learning and teaching interactions they...
22 May 2009
The final days of an Honorary Motswana
Every time anyone asks me what I thought life in Africa would be like, I find myself at a loss for words. "Did you think we all lived on trees?" "Did you think we lived with lions and other animals in the backyard?" These are the most popular...
22 May 2009
Where has the dream of Africa gone?
One of the world's many wonders should surely be the imaginative construct and the physical deconstruction that has become Africa. What is Africa to you? Is it the Dark Continent and home of the mute Caliban or the equally seductive and conjure-some...
22 May 2009
Will the opposition influence really cross Dibete?
For many years now, it has been like a walk in the park for the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the constituencies north of the Dibete cordon fence, where it has been impenetrable by the opposition. Well, even the combined efforts of some...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Ditshwanelo decries Kalafatis' killing
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ditshwanelo said it is concerned by Kalafatis' shooting at Extension 12 in Gaborone by members of the security forces and views the taking of human life whether by individuals or the state as a violation of the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 May 2009
Bobirwa - a constituency torn between two countries
But one thing that most Batswana miss to realise is that Bobirwa area has equal opportunities to also become a tourism destination like the northern part of Botswana. It has an abundance of wildlife, lodges, tourism sites like Lopokole hills and is...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
SA's tourism body targets Batswana 'big spenders'
The team, which is led by SA Tourism's Regional Director for Africa, Phumi Dlomo, is in the country to hold a series of focus group and media roundtable discussions in Gaborone this week. Dlomo said on Monday the research is meant to enable SA...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Analysts fear Debswana's resumption will dampen recovery
Des Kilalea, an analyst with RBC Capital Markets, says the resumption of production at Debswana mines poses a concern to diamantaires because prices will be suppressed by the increased supply. In an interview with Miningmx, Kilalea said "a main...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
DTC resumes work at 'subdued pace
DTC Botswana re-opened on May 11 since closing down on March 18 - nearly two months. The company said sales continued throughout the closure period and that it responded to its sightholders' needs. According to the company's Public Affairs and...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Ministry of Trade and Industry emerges first in service delivery
The review and rating is based on five categories - visionary leadership, information management, human resources management, financial management and implementation and cordination. The ministry is tasked with the responsibility of promoting...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 22 May 2009
Informal sector records 72 percent growth in eight years
With more than 60, 386 people now employed, Botswana's informal sector recorded a 72.3 percent growth between 1999 and 2007. This means a total of 40, 421 informal businesses existed in Botswana by 2007, compared with 23, 454 in 1999 - almost...
22 May 2009
Consumer Watchdog
We're often told that there are two sides to every story and that's frequently the case with the consumer issues that come to us. So often we do a little investigation and we discover that the story is not quite as simple as one side would have...
22 May 2009
Making haste to produce the futuristic green car
Infact, so fervent is the competition that Japanese automakers seem intent on out-competing the rest of the world. In collaboration with government-funded Japan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (JHFC), various car manufacturers here have...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Old Naledi: From 'paradise lost to paradise regained'
It is big enough for a group of friends to sit atop for a photo shoot. It is wonderful enough for friends to just relax there and enjoy the panorama. The majestic feature is not something people are used to seeing at Old Naledi. This garden of...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Back Stage
Angels & Demons (2009) is now playing at the New Capitol Cinemas. It had its worldwide release on May 15 after a premier in Gaborone two days previously and its launching in Rome. A Pope has died. The Vatican City has entered nine days of...
SASA MAJUMA 22 May 2009
Kalafatis killing bad omen - Lawyers
Yesterday the LSB joined the chorus of condemnation of the killing and further called on the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) to back off from policing duties. In a press statement, signed by LSB chairman Tebogo Sebego and executive...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 22 May 2009
Changing the world one step at a time
Rekindling Community, Connecting People, Environment and Spirituality, with case studies edited by Sam Harrison from WWF-CHE Scholars. Foxhole, Dartington Totnes, Devon, England, Green Books for the Schumacher Society in association with World...
22 May 2009
A de-globalised world?
Even with the worst of the crisis over, we are likely to find ourselves in a somewhat de-globalized world, one in which international trade grows at a slower pace, there is less external finance, and rich countries' appetite for running large...
* DANI RODRIK 22 May 2009
Security at O.R.Tambo 'international standard'
Amongst the deliberations was the preparedness of South Africa and the region to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Preparedness as discussed, goes beyond the hardware apparatus i.e. the stadia, the roads, the new airports among others. "We are not...
BOITSHEPO BOLELE 22 May 2009
NITTY GRITTY
Dilo tse tsa di-dictionary have been coming in between you and me. But I guess its important to collect words from any language, especially Setswana because tomorrow our children will want to know where their language went to, so we must be able to...
BAROLONG SEBONI 22 May 2009
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22 May 2009
Can Rollers maintain the grip?
Both sides have had a disappointing season so far. While Rollers were seen as one of the favourites to clinch the league, that dream has slowly but surely faded and now find themselves having to fight for a respectable position. The Coca-Cola Cup now...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Will Dirang's magic haunt Notwane?
The relationship between the two sides took a different twist recently when Toronto's most priced asset, Dirang Moloi crossed the floor to the Kgatleng giants. Bitter words were exchanged in the process and when both giants met in the Premier League...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Gunners, Police XI to break deadlock in Coke tie
The two teams finished with scales even in their league fixtures after a 2-2 deadlock in the first fixture before a 0-0 draw in the reverse match.But on Sunday one team has to fall by the way side in the country's premier knock out...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
2010 Fan Parks for Botswana
"This is a continental tournament and as the nearest province (North West) to Botswana, we want to share all the joy with Batswana," Nketu Matima, the coordinator for Rustenburg, said during a media tour of the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.Matima said the...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Strong field for golf Central Open
The tournament is sponsored to the tune of P15,000 by BP through its Castrol brand.PGC competition secretary Gabriel Tjitjo told Mmegi Sport that 65 players from all over the country and neighbouring countries are expected to participate. He said...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 22 May 2009
'Stinging' road fines used to set up fund
The severe fines and other penalties are part of the amended road traffic laws that came into effect on April 1, 2009 and have been seen by some as long overdue to fight many traffic offences. The establishment of the Fund follows negotiations last...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 22 May 2009
BFA starts collecting fines
Premier League Committee (PLC) secretary Setete Phuthego said the teams were given until the end of last month to pay all the outstanding fines. The controversial rule became effective in January but the PLC pleaded with the BFA for a waiver. ...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 May 2009
Swimming elections in the balance?
Some members want the elections as per the old constitution that states that a committee once elected will be in place for a year. On the other hand, some members want the amended constitution to be used that stipulates that the office bearers will...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 22 May 2009
A Coca-Cola of upsets
After gulping your favourite drink, a belch is likely to follow, but still it can remain quiet. That's the surprise that it holds. The origins of Coca Cola can be traced to the United States of America (US) as early as 1886. Locally, the drink has...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Gunners a blessing to my life - Gouws
Twenty-nine-year-old Gouws, who is also one of the team's sponsors, says his involvement with sports in Botswana started when a local Division One football team Makanyane FC approached him for sponsorship. He got involved with the team, but says that...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 22 May 2009
Hogs host Sevens tourney
In this event, participating teams are expected to pay an entry fee, whilst the host is responsible for the overall organisation of the event including prizes for the day. BRU development manager Zilwele Khumalo says that the selection will...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 22 May 2009
Teams count losses after stadiums closure
The closure of the three stadiums at once resulted in Gaborone based teams having to use Molepolole Sports Complex and Lobatse Stadium as their home grounds. This has impacted heavily on the clubs' budgets as well as the loyal supporters who have no...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
Conflict deepens as Basarwa's livestock to be confiscated-FPK
The spokesperson of the First People of Kalahari, (FPK), Jumanda Gakelebone said the trucks arrived on Monday in New Xade, and proceeded to CKGR where they are to take away goats that belong to the Basarwa who reside in Molapo," he said. Gakelebone...
BABOKI KAYAWE
,Correspondent 22 May 2009
IEC makes it easy for disabled to vote
In an interview with Mmegi yesterday, IEC spokesperson Mpho Maifala admitted that the commission's strategies, civic and voter education initiatives have for a long time not been catering for the disabled. But because it recognises their right to...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
BNF's Kagiso condemns students' allowance cut
Speaking at a BNF demonstration held last week, the party's youthful parliamentary candidate for Gaborone Central said that reducing students' allowances was not the solution to the sponsorship crisis gripping the Ministry of Education and Skills...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 22 May 2009
BNF Mogodishane aspirant takes party to court
Charles is the BNF member who won the parliamentary primary elections for Mogoditshane, beating veteran activist, Mokgweetsi Kgosipula. However, when he was about to start preparing for his national election campaign, he was slapped with a two year...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspodent 22 May 2009
The day former PS Mhlauli tasted freedom
On the day of the case, Mhlauli alighted from a white luxurious sedan, dressed in a grey-white striped suit, to hear judgement on his appeal against the 2007 conviction and sentence on corruption and abuse of office charge. He entered Courtroom 7 and...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 22 May 2009
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