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Private papers face govt guillotine
The imminent advertising ban appears to follow flamboyant local editor, Outsa Mokone, around as his paper, The Sunday Standard, is rumoured to be first on the hit list of the targeted newspapers that could face collapse should the government plot...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Woolworths employees find dead man
Assistant Commisioner of Police, Christopher Mbulawa, confirmed the incident saying the deceased is a 56-year-old man from Lejwana Ward in Lobatse. He said the man was an employee of One Stop Security and it is not clear where he was stationed at the...
STAFF WRITER 29 May 2009
Phikwe on fire with election graffiti
It all started with a new campaign strategy of placing placards on taxis by the Botswana National Front, followed by the Botswana Democratic Party on the local kombis. Then followed the Botswana Congress Party's trolley billboards of the party...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Malaysian students donate....
It was also revealed at the cheque presentation ceremony in Gaborone yesterday that Education and Skills Development Minister Jacob Nkate has pledged P1,000, bringing the total to P259, 000 of the total P500, 000 needed for a kidney transplant...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
The dilemma of Botswana's multi-lingual court
Despite the adversarial justice system, Botswana courts use one court interpreter for both the prosecution and the defence. Their role is to facilitate communication between the two contesting parties as a neutral party who, by duty, has to serve...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Teacher murdered in Masunga
"The teacher was found dead at the teachers' quarters where he was apparently attacked and hit with a blunt object," the commander of Masunga Police Station, Superintendent Hendrick Mmipi, told Mmegi yesterday. Mmipi ruled out suicide, saying his...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Lover's "jealousy" earns him eight strokes
The prison term is wholly suspended.Sekate is a student at ETTC and is from Molepolole, while Mmotlana is a student at Limkokwing University and is from Mochudi,.The court heard that the couple was returning from a drinking spree when the assault...
MMOLOKI MARUMO
Correspondent 29 May 2009
South African youth speak on Malema
Mmatsie Meso, an accounting student, said that Malema is possibly being mandated to do the ANC's "dirty talk". "The manner in which he says things are wrong. It's all about the way you say things," said Mmatsie. "Yes, he is rude in the way he says...
29 May 2009
Mogonye village's landscape simply breathtaking
Modern houses, which are scattered around the village, depict an urbane culture where modernity exists comfortably in a rural setting. Goats and an occasional herd of cattle can be seen as they lazily scavenge for pasture in the thick forest on the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
'Melted ice cream for forgiveness'
What would you do if you were to go to your prospective husband's place to find a glamorous wedding gown? You try it on, and it fits perfectly. After some minutes your fiance shows up, and he tells you it's true, he is getting married. Wow! It's a...
29 May 2009
Back Stage
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) is now showing at the New Capitol Cinemas. It had its worldwide release on May 22. It is another fantasy from the Ben Stiller (sillier than you could ever imagine) factory. It is another film the...
SASA MAJUMA 29 May 2009
Court to summon Oppenheimer
Addressing the court on Wednesday, chief prosecution counsel, Matlhogonolo Phuthego, pleaded with the court to make an order for Oppenheimer to come and make a statement in relation to a document he signed.This did not go down well with Nchindo's...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 29 May 2009
We have come to the Hotel Existence
The Brooklyn Follies: A Novel. London, Faber and Faber, 306 pages, paperback, P115, ISBN 978-0-571-22498-2. Available at Exclusive Books, Riverwalk. Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD Correspondent "I was looking for a quiet place to die. Someone...
29 May 2009
Conflict of interest at new Civil Aviation Authority?
Mmegi investigations have revealed that CAAB board chairman Gobusamang Keebine is also one of the directors of Inter-Cargo Services (ICS) which has won a tender to run SAA operations between Gaborone and Johannesburg. "There is a new authority in the...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Imported cars raise vehicle population
The figure represents a 12 percent increase in the number of private vehicles registered in Botswana in 2007. Government vehicles in use rose slightly to 10, 760 in 2008 from 10, 660 in 2007, according to the March edition of Stats Update, an organ...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 29 May 2009
Grand Palm is three times 'Leading Resort'
The ceremony was held at the International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa recently. Situated just west of Gaborone CBD, the Grand Palm has recently undergone a P24.2-million upgrade, setting the benchmark as the premier destination for...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 29 May 2009
African Copper repays Natasa Mining
This follows last week's demand by Natasa that the company fully pay the money owed after it lost out on the bid to acquire ACU. African Copper says in a statement it believes that "virtually all" claims by Natasa against it and any of its...
STAFF WRITER 29 May 2009
Consumer Watchdog
Last week Botswana was "lucky" enough to host another royal visit from yet another esteemed motivational business speaker but I have a confession. I really don't understand what motivational speakers are for. Yes, you might say that they...
29 May 2009
BDC donates class rooms worth over P800, 000.00
Officially handing over the three classrooms, a member of the BDC Board of Directors, Ina Kandjii said the classrooms will help the centre increase its capacity and give more disadvantaged members of society a chance to benefit from the...
29 May 2009
GaMalete suffer lack of land, streetlights and jobs
In the last 2002 delimitation commission, which saw constituencies increasing from 40 to 57, the South East constituency was divided into the South East North and South East South constituencies. The councilors in the wards that make up the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Khama blood is thicker than 'right to life'
Recently, Seretse, tussled with the private media after the public execution of John Kalafatis, and in the process came to the defence of both the Khama family and President Khama's government. Seretse happens to be a close cousin Khama's and this...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 29 May 2009
This violence would cause Sir Seretse to turn in his grave
The report that neither the commissioner of police, Thebeyame Tsimako, nor the commander of the army, Lt Gen Tebogo Masire, issued the command to have John Kalafatis arrested or killed leaves room for a lot of questions. In the first...
29 May 2009
Bakgatla women go on bojale tomorrow
The traditional Tswana initiation school ended 20 years ago in Kgatleng. The women initiates - or maswaile, as they are called in Setswana - will be headed by the wife of Kgosi Kgafela II, Mohumagadi Mma Matshego, and the wife of Kgosi Sekai Pilane,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Women gather around FIFA 2010
One of the organisers, Ouma Rammidi, said yesterday that the credit crunch that recently bedevilled the world prices forced them to cut down costs and do a one-day event for their conference. Yesterday, Rammidi revealed that local women will on...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
The government killed kalafatis
But any living adult, a man or a woman, one of full thinking capacity, in possession of all human faculties, who believes in and is not bothered by, who thinks it is justice when a fellow human being is shot at, by his statesman, by his government,...
LEKGOWE GR 29 May 2009
Peace through development
Young men become fighters in places like Sudan, Somalia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan because they lack gainful employment. Extreme ideologies influence people when they can't feed their families, and when lack of access to family planning leads to an...
* JEFFREY D. SACHS 29 May 2009
Oppenheimer ought to like Botswana diamonds, and its courts
Apparently the prosecution had initially secured a statement from Oppenheimer but the said statement has since been lost or misplaced. In order for the prosecution to proceed with this case, they need a statement from Oppenheimer, and he should...
29 May 2009
If this does not scare you... nothing will
The situation is not helped by the clutching at straws from the government officials, ministers to be precise. The what's -the -fuss -all- about attitude displayed by government ministers is truly disheartening to say the least. There appears to be...
29 May 2009
Solo-B is solo
In the article by Aubrey Lute, we are disturbed to note that although Monyame identifies himself as chairperson of the Boccim media sector, he then goes on to make statements on behalf of all publishers, broadcasters, advertising agencies, producers,...
29 May 2009
We reject a compromise!
The article is intended to express my feelings and those of democrats who feel the same way as I do. I must emphasize that I do not belong to any' faction' if at all there are factions in the Party. Since joining the BDP in 1987, I have never...
29 May 2009
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29 May 2009
NITTY GRITTY
Before I continue with this thing ya "the white envelope that I got from the Prophet, I have to declare that I took a peak into the contents and one of the things that I can tell you right away, dear reader with whom I'm always straighter than a...
BAROLONG SEBONI 29 May 2009
PLC presses ahead with reduction of teams
PLC acting general manager Setete Phuthego told Mmegi Sport that the proposal would be pushed through as one step towards professionalising the local league. "It is still an issue that we are still lobbying the mother body, the Botswana Football...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Tafa registers as an independent for F/town South
This has ended speculation regarding Tafa, aka Comrade Moore's, fate in the next general elections after a court struck him off the voters roll for the constituency. But he was not disenfranchised as the court had directed that he could re-register...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 29 May 2009
GU seek redemption against Tafic
Tafic has to contend with its own problems, ranging from coach Willard Mashinkila-Khumalo's suspension to the teams long lay off. This might work against Tafic aka "Undipe ndi kupe" or "Machimenyenga", who have however vowed to give the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 29 May 2009
Focus on Gumbo, Tamirepi in league match
Gumbo denies that there are no fire works at Rollers but it is an open secret that the team's supporters are dissatisfied with the state of affairs. The elimination from the Coca-Cola Cup by lowly-placed Mogoditshane Fighters has without doubt left...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 29 May 2009
High riding ECCO stalk Notwane
ECCO, who became the first side to take the Premier League trophy to the north, will look forward to chalk up an eighth successive win and keep themselves within striking distance of second-placed Mochudi Centre Chiefs. The green machine from...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Epic encounter lives to its billing
The stadium is approximately 50km away from the National Stadium, considered the ceremonial home of Botswana football. However, with the National Stadium unavailable, the teams took what has become a regular trip to the Bakwena capital. Notwane had...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
What is wrong at Rollers?
At the start of the season, the then publicity officer Molatlhegi Mangole hailed the arrival of Terrence Mandaza, Mohammed Chawila and Monageng Thaele as the best thing to happen to Rollers. He further warned other sides in the league that Rollers...
29 May 2009
First Cut
As the be MOBILE Premier League slowly winds down to a close, there is still no clarity as to how the Player of the Season will be chosen. This follows widespread protests from soccer purists who condemned the public vote system which both the...
29 May 2009
Allegations of racism rock bowling
Some local bowlers believe expatriates wield much influence despite being the minority. The BBA executive committee is made up of seven members, four of whom are locals. One of the burning issues is the post of convener of selectors. "There...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Boxing qualifiers continue in Selebi-Phikwe
Five rounds of the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) qualifiers of the expected 17 have been held to date. BoBA spokesperson Willough Kemoen said there are usually no matches staged in the eastern part of the country, which explains why they decided...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 May 2009
All set for regional athletics meet
Although the competition is for the seniors, Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) sports development officer, Bobby Gaseitsiwe, says juniors will also be participating. Gaseitsiwe said this is meant to give youngsters an opportunity to qualify for...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 May 2009
Ramogotsi win Under-11 cricket league
The league for government schools featured Oodi, Ben Thema, Botsalano, Boikhutso, Mojadife, Tsogang, Ikageng, Mmusi, Rasesa, Bophirima, Itumeleng and Ramogotsi primary schools. The well-attended final started off at a high pace with both teams...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 29 May 2009
Botswana-Harvard study commences
Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, Priti Dusara, the coordinator of the study which will be called 'Thibelo study', said that anti-retroviral drugs have been shown to reduce the morbidity and mortality of HIV infections through sustained...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Masomere worried ahead of Chiefs' clash
Despite beating Chiefs 2-0 in the first round clash in Selebi-Phikwe, Masomere says that the result will count for nothing when they meet this weekend. "We have been preparing well for the game and will go into the game as underdogs. We are aware of...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
Nthoi's alleged killers beat murder rap
Attorneys, Moabi Madandume and Mboni Manyothwane, represented the two acquitted men, Assurance Ndlovu and Butholizwe Ndlovu, respectively. They were charged jointly with Fanuel Mpofu and Romeo Mpofu. It was alleged that on February 16, 2007 near...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 29 May 2009
Expatriates closer to God and Pula than Batswana
The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs said in response to our enquiries that expatriates are employed as priests on the grounds that there are no locals to fill those positions. At least 1,126 churches are registered to operate in Botswana and...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
The wheelsof justice grind slowly
There is something Walter Mathau-esque about Hodes. It is not just the rubbery face, the puffy; almost bulbous cheeks and the bushy eyebrows that hide the dark eyes under a shadow like pearls of latent cheekiness. There is something almost child-like...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff OLIVER MODISE
Correspondence 29 May 2009
Dikgosi urged to use library
Librarian Keorileng Moatswi told the members that the parliament library has over 10,000 documents dating back to 1924 that include books, hansards, speeches, newspapers and magazines, reports, DVDs and audio cassettes, and laws of Botswana, to...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 May 2009
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