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Money first, classroom later - MoE
The new move is among many options contained in a report submitted to government by a team of private evaluators. The ministry through its Department of Tertiary Education Financing engaged a consultancy to reassess the grant/loan scheme, which has...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 08 July 2009
Khama shuns presidential debate
The BNYC has been conducting a series of debates in different constituencies where parliamentary candidates from the ruling BDP and those from opposition faced each other in public fora. Last Tuesday, Mmegi learnt that the BNYC was extending the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 08 July 2009
Retired police officer to head Btv?
This is said to have raised questions as to how other young professionals at the state broadcaster will be considered for higher positions following recent appointments of retired civil servants to work at the government radio and newspaper - the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 July 2009
Passenger train gone for good?
Minister of Works and Transport Johnnie Swartz said this in Parliament when responding to Mahalapye East Member of Parliament (MP) Botlhogile Tshireletso's question yesterday. Tshireletso had asked if Swartz was aware that BR has put passenger train...
GOITSEONE KGOPANA
Correspondent 08 July 2009
UB won't admit MoE teachers
This explanation comes after teachers, who had been nominated by the Department of Teacher Training and Development (DTTD) at the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoE) for further training were rejected. The teachers told Mmegi...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 08 July 2009
Political parties told to be honest with voters
Speaking during a workshop organised by Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) on Monday, Garekwe said all political parties have internal problems. He mentioned that differences within a party depend on how they are handled by the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 08 July 2009
Woman charged in boyfriend's death
Matshidiso Ntwaagae, a waitress at O'Hagans Pub, Game City a was arraigned at the Broadhurst Magistrate Court on yesterday morning to answer charges related to the death of Pule Letota. Ntwaagae and the deceased were lovers. On the fateful day, it...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 08 July 2009
Boko in shock as mystery robbers strike
Without fiddling with the electronic gate or vandalising the door, the robbers broke into Boko's Tlokweng house and made away with a P16, 000 television set. "I was woken up by shattering glass only to find the kitchen door wide open," Boko said...
STAFF WRITER 08 July 2009
Our heritage
The most frequent comments about Gaborone revolve around the rapidity of its growth. Less noticed it seems is the way that its centre has so dramatically changed in the last few years - which this photo superbly illustrates. Buildings are replaced...
Sandy Grant 08 July 2009
Power cuts:BPC needs to communicate effectively
It is around this time that electricity consumption goes up. In a bid to keep warm, the use of heaters, air conditioners, geysers, toasters, microwaves, water bottles, electric blankets, heated pools and baths is quite common. Unfortunately,...
08 July 2009
Mineral wealth should be handed to the people
In the call for nationalisation of mines, we went further to assert that this will not please everyone, and that is why we are not shocked that certain people, particularly the representatives of big business are not happy. What surprises us though,...
08 July 2009
Nkate is a disgrace
What the BDP Secretary General (Hon Jacob Nkate) wrote about the BDP Chairman (Hon Daniel Kwelagobe) is a shame to the party, to say the least. We've always heard of the party leadership discouraging members from 1) castigating other members, 2)...
08 July 2009
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08 July 2009
Business confidence falls sharply
The Business Expectation Survey summary released by the central bank on Monday says that business confidence currently stands at a second all time low of 40 percent from 82 percent in the last survey as both domestic and export-oriented firms become...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 08 July 2009
No ruling yet on Diamonex mine liquidation
Stevens said on Monday that there was a hearing at the High Court recently seeking to put the mine under liquidation but they are still waiting for a ruling. Diamonex mine has never made profits since it started operating as a result of disappointing...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 08 July 2009
Shell Botswana launches efficient diesel
The new fuel sold through Shell Botswana contains a unique formulation designed to give motorists extra kilometres at no extra cost. It has been specifically developed for all diesel vehicles. Speaking last week in Gaborone, Shell Botswana country...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 08 July 2009
Mahatlhe is the star of the show
Although it is meant to be an educational programme, the show has become popular because of the manner in which the actors dramatise the scenes. They make the programme appealing so it can attract the targeted audience. ...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 July 2009
Sgubu is my soul, Dixon 5
The musician, whose real name is Dineo Dikole, released an album called Straten last year and had it been properly marketed, it could have gone places. But so far only 200 copies have been sold. A few weeks after its release, the CD received much...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 08 July 2009
Mozambique team signs Masitara for P300,000
It was not immediately clear if Masitara would jet out to join his new teammates before the end of be Mobile Premier League. Nico is left with three games before the season ends and Masitara has been influential in the side's quest to avoid...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 08 July 2009
Officials deny dirty tricks in BNOC campaigns
The BNOC president Negroes Kgosietsile and sports development officer, Andrew Kamanga have been accused of playing dirty following the late release of candidates' names. The names were released this week and affiliates question why Kgosietsile...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 08 July 2009
BoBA sends advance team to Mauritius
The boxers in Mauritius are Bathusi Mogajane (48kg), Mmoloki Nogeng (57kg) and Moeti Jonas (60kg). Oteng Oteng who could not travel with the rest of the team due to a tight schedule will join his compatriots in Mauritius later. BoBA publicity...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Correspondent 08 July 2009
TAFIC's woes continue as sponsored walk flops
The walk raised only P11,666 and the club's public relations officer, Jones Mosweu said their hope lies in electrical company, Impex to bail them out. The company's director, Saadia Rossenkhan was the guest walker. Mosweu said Impex has...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 08 July 2009
Khama to be endorsed as BDP president
The party expects its regions to have submitted their choices of preferred party presidential candidates the day before the special congress on July 17. But as it is, all regions continue to endorse Khama without an alternative. At least information...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 09 July 2009
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09 July 2009
This abuse is sickening
I understand from some of those who presented their certificates that it was the candidate himself who received and perused the certificates. Those who came from other parts of Francistown were turned away. This article has been...
09 July 2009
We cannot be fooled Nkate!
I read your piece sir(Nkate) and I for one, have made a decision. I will opt for the lesser evil in this situation. A lesser evil being Daniel Kwelagobe. Factions have always been part of BDP, but they have never been this ugly. On President...
09 July 2009
Middle-income countries need EPAs, says EC official
Lena Sund, head of political, trade and information section of the Delegation of the EC in Botswana and SADC told the Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) workshop on Tuesday that if no EPA is signed, the EU...
MPHO TLALE
Correspondent 09 July 2009
Tsosangwao troupe at Algerian festival
The group has been in the North African country since July 5 and will continue to entertain there until July 20. According to the project manager at Glamshouts Events and Talent Management company, Tafadzwa Muzondo, the Kanye ensemble Flew into...
STAFF WRITER 09 July 2009
The return of Nata Capricon
But if you were a fan of the tall Tanzanian guitarist, then you will be happy to learn that he is back in the country and soon to dish out another album. He promises his fans another hot album but after his long absence only time will tell if the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 09 July 2009
Rollers players in SA for trials
Rollers' chairman, Spencer Mmui told Mmegi Sport that Edwin Moalosi, Aubrey Kebonnetse, Edwin Olerile and Monageng Thaele will spend two weeks with the side that reached the Nedbank Cup finals last season. Another Rollers' player, Boitumelo Mafoko is...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 09 July 2009
Protest haunts First Division play-offs
Both teams finished on 44 points with United ahead with a goal difference of four. But United were awarded three soft points after Piano Masters failed to honour a fixture. The Southern Region Football Association (SORFA) has ordered United and...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 09 July 2009
Kabelano Cup will be back next year
The Kabelano Orange Cup soccer spectacular has grown into a popular one-day event contested by four crowd pullers in the Premier League. Dambe said they are still re-negotiating with Orange to finance the event again after its sponsorship elapsed...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 09 July 2009
Fighters vow to dodge the chop
As things stand, if the Brazilians finish in the same position, they will be forced to participate in the promotion play-offs with Miscellaneous and Jwaneng Comets. But if Fighters get maximum points in the three games, either Nico United or BMC...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 09 July 2009
Kario fires salvo at 'meddling' poet Mbuli
During Kwelagobe's launch Mbuli, a poet and musician invited to perform at the event, remarked that if Khama tried to run the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) alone he will become a victim like Thabo Mbeki, who lost the ANC polls to current South...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 09 July 2009
Don't touch the Constitution-Dikgosi
Balete paramount chief, Mosadi Seboko rejected the proposed law saying that it came at the wrong time, when government has stated that the economy is not doing well and development projects have been cut down. She rejected some of the reasons...
BAME PIET Staff Writer
and MPHO TLALE 09 July 2009
MPs unite in quest for 'fair deal'
Several MPs served in Cabinet during former president Festus Mogae's reign from 2004 and were dropped last year when President Ian Khama ascended to power. Another Cabinet reshuffle was done in December bringing in three new faces. The...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 09 July 2009
BCP launches in heavily contested ward
They also stressed their confidence that the Bobirwa constituency is now fully ripe for them to snatch it from the ruling party. Bobirwa North East ward will attract more attention because initially it was won by the ruling Botswana Democratic Party...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 09 July 2009
BDP activist cries foul over Tati-East congress
Ngwenya claims that although he was previously elected a delegate from his Siviya ward to the branch congress held in Tatisiding village last Saturday, he does not know what has altered his status overnight. He suspects fraud at branch level because...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 09 July 2009
Our heritage
The recently reported arrival of a National Museum guide at Malaka/Old Palapye prompted two most interesting responses. One came from the new appointee himself, Luke Tekanyo, who expressed his good fortune in being posted to such a place. How...
09 July 2009
All is not lost after all
At a time when we were giving up that this country might be on an unprecedented course of running without a development plan or with a development plan that is out of date, a draft NDP has finally been presented to Parliament. As expected...
09 July 2009
Achieving a
The EU's legitimacy problem has two different aspects: apathy, leading to a low turnout in the European parliamentary elections, and outright euro-skepticism. The voter-turnout problem partly reflects frustration about the present state of the EU,...
* WILFRIED MARTENS 09 July 2009
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