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Khama's sister defends her media complaint
Parks Tafa has denied that his client is being used as a proxy by her brother to get even with the weekly. He said Jacqueline's complaint against the newspaper has nothing to do with the recent decision by President Khama to threaten and then...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Mmegi lensman assaulted
Moreri Sejakgomo who arrived in the office Monday morning feeling stressed and also saying he felt pains in his body, said he boarded an 11.30 am bus belonging to Bammangwato Coach Tours with his fiancee with much ado Sunday. "We had occupied the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Appeal court upholds but reduces 'adultery' fine
The panel of judges Kgosi Kgabosetso Mosielele, Kgosi Justice Baleseng and Kgosi Citrus Tise Mookodi heard that Beauty Kgwalabatlhe had been living with Keletso before he suddenly abandoned her with a child from the relationship. The two had been...
GOITSEONE KGOPANA
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Choppies can do better and should do better
Very few people can argue against the fact that the coming of Choppies has helped to force prices down. After a long time of dominance of South African chain stores, it is pleasing to learn that a Botswana grown company is taking the country by storm...
24 June 2009
For Children's sake, close schools in winter
As Africa and Batswana commemorate the Day of the African Child we need to asked ourselves if we - individually and collectively can stand up proudly and declare that we have been good to the Child. I would not want to delve into more criminal...
24 June 2009
Botswana Student Union-UK (BSU) elects committee
The meeting was attended by Botswana students from Universities across UK, mostly represented were Bolton and Bradford Universities. Even though the BOHICO (Education attach) was not represented the day was a success. The President's position was won...
24 June 2009
Lest unite for the good of the country
Botswana is fast losing image of being showered with accolades as a beacon of democracy. Today, the fog of weary democracy emotion, civilian autocracy is cementing itself in our beloved country. Killings of unarmed civilians by security personnel...
24 June 2009
Cartoon strip 24.06.09
24 June 2009
BHC empowers Batswana, managers insist
Speaking at the handing over ceremony of 26 district housing project in Tonota last Saturday, he said that accusation that the Ministry of Lands and Housing disempowered local contractors by passing jobs to non-citizens was without any...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Singing comedian has audience roaring with laughter
Going by the name of Mmularula.com, the Maun comedian impressed the judges and revellers with his unique style, twisting lyrics of popular hits in comic fashion that left the audience in stitches. The second best performer from the Maun event was a...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Andries Bok and Stika Sola strum it to the finals
Who is the more dexterous and melodious strummer, is the question? While the two have never been in a 'face-off', lovers of folk/guitar music have enjoyed their adroit manipulation and rustic voices on Radio Botswana over the years. Now, for first...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Hoorah! Interest rates fall
This is the fourth time that the Central Bank has reduced the bank rate since December 2008 as inflation, which also eased by 1.8 percentage points last week, has been declining due to slower economic growth levels as well as falling fuel...
STAFF WRITER 24 June 2009
Give us more 'Live' performances
At the many album launches that were held at various venues around the country, people seemed more fascinated by those who appeared on stage with guitars and pianos, though they might not be their favourite artistes.International musicians tend to...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 June 2009
T.H.A.B.O. feels at home as radio presenter
T.H.A.B.O's entertainment show, dubbed Groovers' Mansion started airing the at the beginning of May. He is enjoying every moment of it because everyone at RB2 is supportive Before he started the show, T.H.A.B.O. says they were put through some...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 June 2009
You have to be a creative genius to write songs
Some who acknowledge this weakness in their music would go for music classes while others who just attend school to polish their God given talents. But still there are those who still try to combine everything even though it might be evident that...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Master Dee still passionate about raggae
But 'the master' moved to the United Kingdom, whence he returned to start Botswana's premier music talent search show, Pop Star - now My Star - which is currently airing on Btv. With viewers glued to their screens every Sunday evening, the show is...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Fani slammed for 'neglecting'women football
Double Action coach, Agreement Podi says the Fani administration has not made any difference to the women's game. He says sticky issues remain unresolved and the BFA has neglected women's football. He says Fani does not support women soccer. He...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Tshosane excludes foreign-based players for Iran match
The 22 players reported to camp on Monday. Tshosane said yesterday that the foreign-based players were not included in the squad because they have just returned to their respective clubs for pre-season training. Except for goalkeeper Modiri Marumo,...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Futuro III produces positive results
He told Mmegi Sport that the BFA is committed to the development of players and this is why a week-long course for coaches of institutions of higher learning was recently held in Selebi-Phikwe. The course drew 30 participants and was held from June...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Mpote impressed with Under-20 team
Speaking to Mmegi Sport in Johannesburg on Friday, the Miscellaneous coach said the young lads displayed good football against a physical Singapore side, fielding mostly Under-23 players. Mpote believes that it is crucial for the junior national...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Sidney Pilane's homework
I cannot resist such people who think before they act, but one may also hasten to add that it depends on the nature of the preparation and for whom and at what level the preparation is sought and given. For example, in whose interests is the...
M.D. LECHA 24 June 2009
BIDPA gives judiciary thumbs up, but...
"A high court judge, Moatlhodi Marumo, resigned in 2006 alleging an executive order used to effect the deportation of an alien had overridden his judgement, thereby nullifying judicial independence. Another judge, Peter Collins, resigned ostensibly...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Kasane Airport expansion to cost P180m
Minister of Finance and Development Planning Baledzi, Gaolathe told Parliament yesterday that the main objective of the project is to rehabilitate the airport, extending the runway from 2,000 meters to 3,000 meters; widening the runway from 30 to 45...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
BCP councillor demands millions in damages
The councillor is claiming P2 million for unlawful arrest and detention and P2 million for malicious proceedings. He wants P23,800 for costs incurred in defending himself against his arrest, detention and remand in custody. The councillor was...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Botswana laws discourage us - men
"Even in our workplaces we are denied permission to visit clinics with our girlfriends. We are told that we do not have children because we are not married to the mothers. Even the Minister of Health knows this. Botswana laws sidelines us when it...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Police deport South African 'medics'
He said that the police arrested the group on June 19 and launched investigations. "They said they belonged to the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa and they were travelling around to help people," he said. They told the police that they...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
City suffers lack of skills, slashed budget - Mayor
Opening a full council meetingon Monday, Harry Mothei, said the small number of technical experts they had been able to recruit usually left for greener pastures. He said that might have been the main problem behind many projects being deferred to...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Nursing council sets up to protect patients
The registrar of the council, Khumo Modisaemang, said their mandate is to make sure that the public receives quality services. "Our mandate is to make sure that all nurses are registered and eligible to practice. The public can also report their...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Bullets planted on us - Kalafatis' friend
Gare who was driving the car in which Kalafatis was shot, said in an interview that his friend was not carrying any arms or ammunition on that day but after he was held down by security agents for hours, he found bullets sprinkled in their car. "No...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 June 2009
Public transporters should respect passengers
Sejakgomo was reportedly assaulted for having pointed out a worn-out tyre on a bus owned by a prominent public transporter, Bamangwato Bus Tours. Bamangwato is not new to the industry. It is an experienced transporter of people enjoying major...
25 June 2009
A response to Dumelang Saleshando
If our leaders should be judged by their ability to comprehend matters calmly in the face of issues that are sensitive and have the potential to have serious consequences on the unity and peace of our country if not properly handled, then Rre...
25 June 2009
Cartoon strip 25.06.09
25 June 2009
Debswana celebrates anniversary with optimism
Speaking this week as the company celebrated its 40th anniversary, the parastatal's Group Public and Corporate Affairs Manager Esther Kanaimba said "our sales partners are reporting an increase in sales, which makes us very optimistic that there is...
GOITSEONE KGOPANA
Correspondent 25 June 2009
Non-state actors get foreign cash
The programme is called the Large Grant Call for Proposals. It is the mainstream project for development cooperation between the European Union and the 78 African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. The Large Grant Call for proposals is...
MPHO TLALE
Correspondent 25 June 2009
Vee 'repossesses' Captain Dira 's VW Polo
Narrating his story Captain Dira, who two years ago released the smash album, Machobane, with the hit track, Wa ja wa jelwa, says he always knew the car was his. However, one day, Vee's close relative crashed the car on a business trip. The car...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 25 June 2009
Gospel promoters clash over SA group
Joel Manuel of New Ground, a marketing and promotions company which is bringing Joyous Celebration here on August 8, is furious with another promoter, Thatayaone Matlapeng, who claims in his banners that he will have Joyous...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 25 June 2009
Ras Olebogeng decries poor calendar sales
Speaking to Mmegi in an interview, Mafatlha, who is better known as Ras Olebogeng, says ever since he started selling the pictorials, he has only been able to sell a few, which is discouraging. "Being an artist in this country is frustrating...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 25 June 2009
Nu Race attracts customers at the Main Mall
In the Gaborone Main Mall, the owners of a new clothing label, Nu Race Clothing, Gothusang Caiphus, also known as Black G and Mantar Mhapha, have opened an outlet to sell their merchandise. According to Caiphas, the label was started in 2003 and was...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 25 June 2009
Did Makanayane steal from Kgokgonono?
The song in question goes, "makanyane ke mochaochele - ba kgonwa ke tsatsi le tlhaba", the same lyrics used in Kgokgonono's song released last year. The line in Makanyane's song follows the same slow pace just like Kgokgonono's. The instrumentals...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 25 June 2009
Health ministry quashes rumours of 'swine flu'
In a press briefing on yesterday in Gaborone, public health director, Shenaaz El Halabi said that media reports that say Botswana has registered five H1N1 influenza suspected cases were not true, adding that the country has not had any confirmed...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 25 June 2009
Cash problems affect World Cup preparations
He stated that the players have been mentally affected by the turn of events especially after the Botswana Softball Association (BSA) requested them to help raise funds to enable them to make the trip. Each player has been asked to raise P7,000...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 25 June 2009
Battle lines drawn in coke semis
After yesterday's draw, Chiefs' communications manager Clifford Mogomotsi said their intention is to retain the cup and to represent the country in African club competitions. "It is a very tricky draw but the good thing is that we are playing Santos...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 25 June 2009
Young Strikers gun for Premier League promotion
The Gaborone Extension 27 club was the most consistent team in the last quarter of the league and it came as no surprise when it finished third, a point behind former Premier League side Jwaneng Comets. Young Strikers proved that their impressive...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 25 June 2009
Siele reports 22 companies liquidated
He was responding to a question from MP for Lobatse, Nehemiah Modubule, who also wanted to know how many employees were affected and the amount paid to the employees. Siele replied that over 500 employees lost their jobs in the five cases that were...
STAFF WRITER 25 June 2009
Nchindo lawyers press for postponement
The lawyers locked horns with the prosecution before Justice Maruping Dibotelo over an application to postpone the main case. The defence wants the postponement of the case pending the resolution of an application they filed to be given further...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 25 June 2009
TEC reduces students' intake
TEC executive secretary, Dr Patrick Molutsi said at a media briefing in Gaborone that the enrolment has been reduced from over 14,000, requested by the institutions, to 9,840 approved. He explained that the institutions do not have the capacity to...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 25 June 2009
Report hails Botswana's development record
In a report titled: 'The progress of good governance in Botswana, 2008', the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) says that the country has realised good economic growth and made deliberate efforts to reduce poverty. The report...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 25 June 2009
Residents fear threat of cholera
This week, they blamed the Francistown City Council (FCC) for its reluctance to attend to the problem that is now a year old. Despite the smell that has become part of the environment, they are now in fear of contracting the deadly cholera. A few...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
US envoy opens Tebelopele office
The US ambassador to Botswana, Stephen Nolan, said this at the official opening of a Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre (VCTC) in Francistown on Tuesday. "Leadership has begun to pay off in terms of the thousands of lives that are...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 25 June 2009
Botswana's peacock democracy: where no one says 'NO'
One of the basic needs of a visitor to a strange culture is, after acquiring skills of entry such as greetings and self-introduction, to learn skills of stabilisation. One of the most basic skills of settling in properly is the ability to say...
25 June 2009
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