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Shooting victim demands P4 million from the state
The 22-year-old Ofentse Sekuta Morwe says he was shot and wounded by a plainclothes police officer on August 22 last year near Phakalane on his way to work. The bullet went through the pelvic area smashing the upper thighbone on its way out. Morwe's...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Moroka praises knowledge and skills programme
Launching the programme yesterday at an event that was held at the Limkokwing University's main campus in Gaborone, Moroka said "this is what is needed if Botswana is to move from the current middle income status to the high income status". He said...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Ngoma buckles the trend in Moupo motion
The motion was moved in Parliament by Botswana National Front (BNF) president Otsweletse Moupo but was defeated by the BDP. However, Ngoma who is now a nominated BDP councillor has supported the motion and said time is ripe for councils to stand as...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Police merger causes crisis in Phikwe
The merger has led to some Customary Courts being headed by constables. Of the 55 Local Police officers in the town, 43 have already joined the Botswana Police while 13 are under orientation to be absorbed in the Botswana Police. A law...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Councillor calls for re-branding of Phikwe
Bagayi is contesting for Thakadiawa Ward under the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). A motion he tabled for the change in the logo and motto failed in 1999 but this time, he said he will succeed. He explained that one of his past motions led to...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Murder suspects freed for lack of evidence
Justice Zibani Makhwade released Zimbabwean brothers Fanuel and Romeo Mpofu because there is no evidence linking them to the crime. The judge said the logical conclusion is that Nthoi was killed by another person. He said the scene of crime officer...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Is UB SRC frustrating Saleshando?
Naturally some politicians will exploit problems in their constituencies, be it with government or organisations to make hay while the sun shines. At the University of Botswana (UB) there are quite a few problems among them shortage of accommodation....
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
BDP plans to kick-out unrepentant mekoko
McDonald Peloetletse, BDP publicity secretary for Tswapong region said the matter of 'mekoko' - independent candidates - will be discussed at senior party level before final action is taken. He said the party has resolved to talk with aspiring...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Who will scoop top Thapong award?
Last year saw, Neo Matome, winning the award beating, Molepolole College of Education lecturer, Abednico Sechaba, who came second and secondary school teacher, Kefilwe Mokopane, who got the third position. Will Matome make fellow women artists proud...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Khama sculpture turns heads in Gabs
The life-size artwork has been taken to a number of circles in the city such as Mogoditshane, FET and airport circles as part of a local company, Corporate Communications and Publishing's effort to promote Motsu as an individual artist...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Back Stage
Home movies about weddings quickly get boring to outsiders, but Rachel Getting Married is so complex and intense that there is never a boring moment - it is not hard to be entertained as an outsider looking in. It is also so well-acted that for most...
SASA MAJUMA 14 August 2009
Automatic succession undemocratic- Ntuane
Ntuane was contributing to a debate on the Ministry of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration's chapter in the National Development Plan 10 (NDP 10) in Parliament this week. "Back in 1997, I was one of those people who were convinced that...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Book Review
The latest issues of Botswana Notes and Records (BNR) are Volume 39 for 2007 and Volume 40 for 2008. They have just been published by the Botswana Society. The previous issue of BNR, Volume 38 for 2006, was reviewed in Mmegi on 9 May 2008. Botswana...
Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Mining sector will peak in 2013 - report
According to the Botswana Mining Index (BMI) report for the third quarter of 2009, the sector will return to growth, albeit at a subdued rate, in 2010. The BMI report, which was conducted by London-based global markets research firm...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
SKIA hours extended to accommodate Kenya Airways
Operating hours at the airport will also be extended. Kenya Airways has a code-sharing deal ,with Air Botswana, but the two airlines plans were frustrated when CAAB ordered them to stop selling tickets under the deal earlier this month over...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Older banks to follow FNB's lead in mobile banking
The two banks will have a tall order catching up with First National Bank of Botswana which launched its mobile banking six years ago and has since become the most used bank in the country. Last year it announced it had recorded a milestone in the...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Bifm completes well appointedoffice park and SADC HQ
"Infrastructural development is a lifetime investment that contributes significantly to economic growth," Bifm Chief Executive Officer, Victor Senye, says in a statement. "It plays a pivotal role in Bifm's diversification strategy which seeks to...
STAFF WRITER 14 August 2009
Consumer Watchdog
The answer is quite simple. Get a manager who cares.An organisation can spend all it wants on training, it can hire the most talented staff, it can buy enormously expensive equipment but if the CEO doesn't give a damn then the service will...
14 August 2009
Iamgold, Avnel sign option deal on Mali project
The project consists of an operating underground gold mine and an exploration property with a 30-year mining permit. Avnel owns 80 percent of the project, with the Malian government holding the remaining 20 percent stake. The option agreement...
STAFF WRITER 14 August 2009
Will BCP man be second time lucky?
Sitting at his vast desk at Moseki Attorneys on second floor behind First National Bank Mall Branch, the lawyer said this week that the situation in the constituency is fluid and he is going to exploit this to win. "There is so much crime and there...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 14 August 2009
F/town East: the waterlogged constituency
FRANCISTOWN: The fight for Francistown East will be over crime as people of this constituency have had enough of thieves who employ guerrilla tactics. "We are supposed to rest when we arrive home in the evening from our hectic jobs," says one in...
14 August 2009
Francistown South; elections issues, problems, opportunities and possible solutions
In many ways they are similar to third world cities in general. Furthermore any serious attempt to deal with the problems of Francistown South cannot be divorced from the national development strategy especially in so far as bridging the gap...
14 August 2009
Law firm throws spanner in BDP works
"They had no mandate and no authority to do that. It is unprecedented that a law firm gives a public statement on behalf of the party without the permission of the executive. In the past they have never done this. It shows there is malice in...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
Unfortunately, the story didn't carry any confirmation from either the Police Service or the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) that this was indeed the case. Readers will recall that a few weeks ago, Mmegi reported that the police had handed...
DAN MOABI 14 August 2009
Why Khama should resign - a response to Serema
My case is that recent events within the BDP have been unkind to His Excellency beyond measure - instead of soldiering on, in the nature of his profession as if nothing has happened, he should pause and craft a winning new strategy of passing the...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 14 August 2009
NITTY GRITTY
It's as if the guy has suddenly realised that the world is about to end and he wants to say as much as possible before the 'Big Bang' of Ammagedon! Anyway, as the bearer and reader of the said letter, I can also be editor and cut a rather long story...
BAROLONG SEBONI 14 August 2009
State House is becoming bottomless cash pit
This week, Presidential Affairs Minister, Margaret Nasha requested P13 million for the renovation works in State House for the next seven years. This request is made even before President Ian Khama could move to State House since he took power 16...
EDITOR 14 August 2009
Who will it be?
The awards ceremony will take place this evening at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) from 7pm. The crowning of the player of the season is expected to be the highlight of the evening. GU have lifted the P1 million league...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Comets furious at judgement
Comets beat Miscellaneous 1-0 in the last match of the play-offs on Sunday and thought they had qualified for the Premier League, only for the organisers to turn tables on them. The organisers ordered that the two sides must play each other again to...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Boteti hosts Division One Top Eight tournament
The event will be played over two weekends. Clubs from Letlhakane and Orapa will take part in the competition sponsored by Boteti businessman, Thebe Tabane. The sponsorship money has been increased by P2,000 to P22,000. Letlhakane clubs in the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Pontsho speaks on his Bay United switch
Speaking to Mmegi Sport an hour before leaving for his new base yesterday afternoon, Moloi said he believes Umlilo have what it takes to bounce back to topflight football. Moloi joins the Port Elizabeth outfit together with his Chiefs and Zebras'...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Player exodus looms at Dinoko
Township Rollers look set to get Naughty Boys' duo of midfielder Kgaodi Odirile and goalkeeper Basimanebotlhe Moilwa. League champions Gaborone United are said to be eyeing Botlhe 'Ringo' Rangkomo while striker Galefetoge Kenaope, popularly...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Tennis coach blames lack of experience for poor show
Coach of the Botswana team Peter Mthele said his players matched their opponents pound for pound but were let down by poor finishing. However, he said he was generally impressed by their performance. Fifteen countries participated in the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 14 August 2009
BR spare parts still rolling in-Swartz
Answering a question from Tonota South Member of Parliament (MP), Pono Moatlhodi yesterday, the Minister of Works and Transport, Johnnie Swartz told Parliament that to date BR has received two deliveries worth P138, 281.26 Swartz said the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Bridge team leaves for Rustenburg Challenge
The tournament brings together bridge players from southern Africa, Australia and the United Kingdom. The Botswana Bridge Federation (BBF) public relations officer, Meshack Kgosidialwa said they prepared players well for the event that begins this...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Correspondent 14 August 2009
First Cut
Gaborone United (GU) and Gabane Santos are surely walking the streets with their heads high after winning the league and the Coca-Cola Cup respectively. It has been a remarkable season for the two sides. At the beginning of the season, anyone who may...
TSHIMOLOGO BOITUMELO 14 August 2009
Botswana to effect harmony through national symbol
She told Parliament that it is intended that during NDP 10, Batswana should enhance the sharing of common goals based on a common heritage. She said Batswana will continue to espouse social values that engender morality and tolerance. ...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 14 August 2009
The courts endorse another suspended BNF candidate
The BNF slapped Rannatshe with a one-year suspension after he defeated Murray Dipate in the primary elections. The party declared Dipate as its candidate in the constituency and Rannatshe went to court to challenge the decision. He got a reprieve...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 14 August 2009
Raletobana calls for review of constituency league
MP for Kweneng East, Mmoloki Raletobana has called on the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Gladys Kokorwe to consider reviewing the constituency league, especially football saying it inconveniences them. He lamented that MPs' office staff are...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Murder case postponed for more investigations
The prosecutor, Lesedi Seloka, told the Broadhurst Magistrates Court on Tuesday that they have received the docket but advised the police to conduct more investigations. Seloka said the investigations are not complete, though they are at an...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 14 August 2009
Court gives suspect last chance
Chief Magistrate Gabanagae Mokwadi told court that he is now forced to set a trail date as Syllus Bobo has failed to bring his legal advisor before court, as promised. Bobo is facing a single count of stealing by servant. The charge sheet says that...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE and
THATO MARAPO
Correspondents 14 August 2009
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