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Police Act declared unconstitutional
Participants at a three-day symposium, organised by Police and Prison Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) and Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), said that it is unfair for the Act to bar police officers from unionising while the Constitution of...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 04 August 2009
Incompetence rife in police service
Lately members of the public have expressed grave concern over the police service delivery, characterising some of the junior officers as impudent and sluggish in their reaction to crime reports. The other concerns are that the police have the...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 04 August 2009
BDP members fight over cleaning shoes with Khama's portrait
Dithapelo Tshotlego, a youth leader associated with the A-Team faction which was supported by Khama has been sued for accusing Kesegofetse Tiragalo-Chima of cleaning her shoes using a T-Shirt bearing the President's portrait. The accusation was...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 August 2009
Firm fails to overturn tender award
Eye-D Systems has challenged the award of the tender to Systems Consultancy by the Department of Road and Transport Safety (DRTS) through the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB). Justice Singh Walia of the High Court dismissed...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 August 2009
BLLAWU petitions DC over Tonota DO
The union will be joined by Tonota sub-district workers. BLLAWU said the petition has been necessitated by the performance of Tonota District Officer (DO) Pamela Nasha. It is said the DO is mismanaging the affairs of the sub-district and denying...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 04 August 2009
BONEPWA project contributes to livelihoods
In its bi-annual report released recently, BONEPWA stated that the project outcomes are evident from the diversification drive taken by people living with HIV/AIDS to contribute towards their sustenance through rearing chicken, establishing backyard...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 04 August 2009
BNF targets Molepolole North
The BNF performed well in the constituency during the 2004 general elections and Khan was only beaten by Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) with close to 500 votes. This time the BNF is vying for the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 04 August 2009
Tafa launched at anti-Moupo rally
Every speaker at the rally threw a jab at the BNF president and described him as a power-hungry politician. Lobatse Member of Parliament (MP) Nehemiah Modubule, who was also dismissed from the party with Tafa for alleged indiscipline, took a swipe...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 04 August 2009
Sporadic outbreaks of FMD in Ngamiland
He told a full council meeting that some traces of the disease were detected early last month but due to the recent floods many areas are inaccessible, making it difficult to monitor and maintain some sections of the buffalo fence. He said the...
STATE MODIBATI
Correspondent 04 August 2009
This is the way to go
Our independence would always be questionable if we still have our laws written in European languages than our own. The Constitution is the primary legal source of all laws in Botswana and it makes sense that this document be accessible to most if...
04 August 2009
AS I SEE IT
According to a recent Afrobarometer survey, President Khama's popularity rating was 85 percent. Granted it was before the public outcry following John Kalafatis' extra-judicial killing and the Kanye congress of July 17 - 21, 2009. The Congress itself...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 04 August 2009
Can common sense ever prevail
I am the barrister who acted for the Bushmen in the High Court,and have studied the Act with some care. I can assure your readers that the Minister is quite mistaken, as is apparent from a brief review of the facts: First,...
04 August 2009
We applaud Law Society of Botswana on Media Practitioners Act
Following their convention earlier in July, the law practitioners resolved not to respond to the requirement in the Act that expects them to provide a person to chair the Appeals Committee. The LSB has adopted a very brave position considering the...
04 August 2009
Beware of 'South African Tourist Police'
We both read the article at the time and commented on it. During the past 5 weeks we were staying in Johannesburg and did a lot of travelling between the East Rand (near the airport) and the North of Jhb. On one particular day, a gold C class...
04 August 2009
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04 August 2009
Pan African bank promises to help Botswana
He explained that the bank is aware of Botswana's energy deficit, lower exports receipts and SACU revenues as a result of the global recession. Kaberuka was speaking at the signing ceremony of $1.5 billion (P10.1 billion) Economic Diversification and...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 04 August 2009
Training levy vital to economy -BOTA
He said skilled employees will make the national economy more competitive especially because customer service and satisfaction remains a public concern. He was speaking at a consultative event on the levy between employers and other...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 04 August 2009
Petlo Trust publishes anthology of Batswana writers
Edited by well-known author and University of Botswana (UB) lecturer Barolong Seboni, this book is one of the few published anthologies of short stories in Botswana. It explores themes like love, sexuality, HIV/AIDS and politics of identity and it...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 04 August 2009
Mathe going strong despite stolen 'vocals'
It was not until the then rising star ran to the media with the news that he is actually the one who sang as the lead vocalist in Solly Moholo's 1999 hit, Ke Latlhile Boghinsa that there was a change in his fortunes. He says back then he was a...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 August 2009
Back Stage
Secret Ballot (2001) a.k.a Raye makhfi is being shown today only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. It is an unusual satire by one of the lesser-known Iranian film directors. Babak Payami, who wrote the script and directs the film,...
SASA MAJUMA 04 August 2009
Jelusic to join Chiefs,Masomere for GU
He will replace Zambian, Beston Chambeshi who is linked with the Gaborone United (GU) job as fellow countryman, Mike Sithole is on the verge of getting the Zebras job. Other reports say Chambeshi is headed back to Zambia to lead the national Under-20...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 04 August 2009
Volleyball team needs psychologist
I think they just need to be given confidence that they can do it despite the odds," Ntshinogang said. He explained that he has identified the team's shortcomings ahead of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers to be held in Cairo, Egypt from August 15. The...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 04 August 2009
Santos confirm Chiefs' trophy-less season
The former league and Coke Cup champions were regarded as favourites to retain both titles. But high-spending Magosi will now finish the season trophy-less after they surrendered the league title to Gaborone United (GU) and getting tossed out of the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 04 August 2009
BFA escapes court action over debt
Fani said in Selebi-Phikwe over the weekend that when his committee took office last August, the BFA was P4 million in the red and some of the people owed were threatening to take legal action. He said the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC)...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 04 August 2009
Security officers kill another man?
"The commissioner of police has ordered investigations into the circumstances that led to the death (of the man)," the statement said. However, according to facts gathered by Mmegi from sources within the police service, the man was arrested on...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
The UN takes charge
The downturn in the US began with a failure in the financial system, which quickly was translated into a slowdown in the real economy. But, in the developing world, it is just the opposite: a decline in exports, reduced remittances, lower foreign...
*JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ 05 August 2009
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05 August 2009
Worries over fuel price hikes
The Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources has increased petrol prices by 96 thebe and diesel by 60 thebe in the past two months as international oil prices, now hovering around $70 per barrel, continue to steadily firm on both...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
Floods sweep P18 million in dam construction
The Chinese company is constructing the Dikgatlhong Dam. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting to review progress of the dam construction, Jing Jinke of Sinohydro said that the loss covers P10.78 million damage to plant and machinery and P7.7...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
Over 10,000 crowd for Joyous Celebration show
Tickets are going for P300, P250, and P200 depending on which seats an individual prefers. One of the coordinators of the show Joel Keitumele says tickets are selling like hot cakes. The Group of 54 members will touch down today (Wed), and do some...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
Rain washes away Mr O's album release party
The release party for Mr O's album, Tshaba Tshutshu, was cancelled because of the heavy rains that swept through the city over the weekend. The party was supposed to be the tail end to what was already a successful string of events aptly termed the...
STAFF WRITER 05 August 2009
Musicians to get Presidential Awards
According to the Government Gazette, musicians to be honoured include folklore singer George Swabi and the trail blazing traditional cultural group, Culture Spears. The artistes will receive the Presidential Certificate of Honour. The Palapye...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 05 August 2009
Rollers pocket P1 million from Mongala sale
Rollers' managing director, Somerset Gobuiwang said at a press briefing in Gaborone on Monday that in the event that Pirates sells the player to another club, they (Rollers) will get eight percent of the transfer fee. He said that previously, little...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
Fani wants constituency league discontinued
The league is a brainchild of President Ian Khama and was started without the blessing of input on BFA. Fani told Selebi-Phikwe football region members that the competition has had a negative impact on the development of football in the country. He...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 05 August 2009
Miscellaneous sit tight as Fighters, Comets clash
A draw will spell disaster for the two clubs and hand leaders, Miscellaneous, an advantage. Miscellaneous lead the mini-league with four points after the weekend games in Francistown. However, the Serowe side has played one game more than their two...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
UB students' lawyers demand P20,000 deposit
The students cannot have recourse to their subvention fund as it stipulates that the money should never be used to pay legal fees. Reports reaching Mmegi reveal that the lawyers requested that they be paid before the next hearing and now the Student...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
New sponsorship to inspire softball players
The competition has been without a sponsor for the past five years. However, Estates Construction Company has come to the BSA rescue by injecting P120,000 to finance the league. BSA spokesperson Kabelo Kwape said that with the money, they expect the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 05 August 2009
UB hosts mid-season basketball tourney
The event is sponsored by BBA in partnership with AKTIV Sports. Six women teams and 12 men sides are expected to do battle in the tournament at the UB basketball court. BBA technical director, Mothusi Thipe said a top Zimbabwean side, Maverics has...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Correspondent 05 August 2009
Gaborone warns of instability
He urged government to come up with a one-person-one-residential-plot policy as a matter of urgency, to avoid situations where some individuals own up to 700 plots, while thousands wait for years before they can be allocated land. The MP said that...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
Tsvangirai leaves Gaborone after meeting Khama
He said that he was meeting Khama to discuss bilateral and regional issues. The two leaders talked about the stalemate on the appointments of Governor of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and Attorney General. Madisa said that Khama and Tsvangirai discussed...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
Ngami on high alert for Swine Flu
He told NWDC councillors that there is continuous surveillance at the Maun airport and other entry points and isolation facilities have been set at the old hospital building to deal with Swine Flu cases. He expressed worry that Ngamiland District has...
STATES MODIBATI
Correspondent 05 August 2009
BDP accused of stifling democracy
According to sources, there has been uneasiness because some of the debates were covered live. This meant that there would be no time to edit any voracious attacks on the government and the ruling party. Botswana National Front (BNF) publicity...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 05 August 2009
Opposition accuse BoB of political mischief
Botswana Congress Party (BCP) spokesperson, Dumelang Saleshando said that the Central Bank is being overly presumptuous when it announced last week that Khama's portrait will replace that of his predecessor, Festus Mogae in the country's currency....
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
BDF donates to Pelegano support group
Before presenting the money, Second Infantry Brigade Commander, Brigadier Letsogile Motsumi said good health for all is a necessity as the nation moves towards Vision 2016. BDF also wanted to make Pelegano's first anniversary successful and...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 05 August 2009
ZCC village to relocate
The move is aimed at allowing the 454 residents have access to government programmes and services. Bobirwa Senior Sub-Tribal Authority, Mmirwa Malema said there are plans to relocate Lentswe-Le-Moriti people though they wished they could stay on the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 05 August 2009
Unions are not about strikes
We believe that healthy debate is always good for the nation and it helps to develop policies that have been fully scrutinised. We, however, find that in many instances, those who argue against the unionisation of police officers fall into the trap...
05 August 2009
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