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Khama fires back
.I acted in my private capacity and I cannot be sued in that capacity.I have not disciplined Motswaledi but merely suspended him. Motswaledi leads a faction that opposes my leadership .BDP constitution allows me to suspend a member without...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 01 September 2009
Cartoon Strip 01.09.09
01 September 2009
Africa's big men mess up and pay US image cleaners
NAIROBI: The Kenyan government has reportedly retained a top Washington public relations firm to improve its image in the United States at a reported cost of Sh129 million ($1.7 million) over the next two years. According to the Paris-based Indian...
01 September 2009
Expansionary monetary policy to spur economic recovery
Since December, the central bank has cut interest rates by 450 basis points, much to the relief of household and business borrowers, as inflation has receded from 15 percent to six percent largely due to falling oil prices. The BoB has said that...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 01 September 2009
Frail Mtukudzi has lost that spark
Mtukudzi shared the stage with South African jazz artist, Steve Dyer. The show was well-attended, but the frail looking Mtukudzi was not in his element. It was only here and there that he showed his brilliance. But overall his...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 01 September 2009
Cultural music stars shine in compilation
Perhaps, the mission of the song is best summarised by Dr Vom 's song, Re Ba Rena, simply the best. The energetically delivered song has been co-programmed by Britz Seakgosing, the same keyboardist who played in Dr Vom's hit album, Thobane. Yet...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 01 September 2009
State security knows everything
This is Serbian director Emir Kusturica's second film after the coming of age drama Do You Remember Dolly Bell? His award-winning Underground was shown in Gaborone last year (see Mmegi 16 September 2008). When Father Was Away On Business was...
01 September 2009
Rock trio fume over Lion Park line-up
Wrust, Metal Orizon, and Crack Dust are furious with the concert organisers after they read in a Sunday publication that they have been scheduled to perform at a Nosey Road charity show. Roth Gabonnwe of Crack Dust says they were never invited to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 01 September 2009
South African side rush for Mafoko
The deadline for transfers in South Africa ended last night. Online publication, Kick-Off reported that Santos, placed second in the ABSA Premier League, had concluded personal terms with the Township Rollers' player. Mafoko has been with Santos for...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 01 September 2009
Ngele not for sale -Santos
Township Rollers are eager to sign the left-footed player but Santos are not ready to let him go. Rollers' chairman, Spencer Mmui said they have written a letter to Santos requesting to talk to the player. "We are interested in the player and we...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 01 September 2009
BBF unveils new logo
BBF president, Kealeboga Tangane said they found it necessary to revamp the federation's image as part of their development plan. He said they want to have a new image to attract sponsors and the public as the sport has grown over the past few years....
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Correspondent 01 September 2009
Case before three judges
The three judges according to Nganunu are Isaac Lesetedi, former Attorney General and now judge of the high court Ian Kirby and Chief Justice Julian Nganunu himself. Under the new system of Judicial case management which is supposed to be an...
STAFF WRITER 01 September 2009
Khama to attend SADC Summit in Kinshasa
"Yes, His Excellency is expected to attend the summit and will probably be accompanied by the Acting Minister of Finance and Development Planning Kenneth Matambo, the Minister of Trade and Industry Neo Moroka and maybe the Miniser of Foreign Affairs...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 01 September 2009
Chairman of BDP youth resigns
A press statement issued by the Information Officer of the BDP Youth League, Ruth Kedikilwe, says Motsaathebe resigned at a meeting of the organisation's Executive Committee last Thursday "This was done in accordance with Article 16:10 of the Party...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 01 September 2009
Workshop identifies environment hiccups
Officially opening a workshop to address barriers to implementation and self-allocation of ecologically sensitive areas, illegal harvesting of sand and gravel across the Okavango Delta Ramsar Site, Tawana Land Board chairman Parret Dlodlo was...
STATES BODIBATI
Correspondent 01 September 2009
Ambush in the night
Bob Marley fans must have had in mind the song he sang, Ambush in the night, after he and his family were shot at while rehearsing at his 56 Hope Road house on the eve of a free-entry-for-all concert at Kingston's National Heroes Park billed for...
01 September 2009
BNF candidate says Boyei is neglected
Speaking to Mmegi in an interview on Saturday, 34-year old Kebonyekgotla said he has plans to tackle poverty, youth unemployment, lack of electricity and the poor state of internal roads in the ward. He said unemployed youth in his ward will be...
States Modibati
Correspondent 01 September 2009
Of culture and relevance
But a few days ago, the young artists were called to the kgotla not to receive more praise for their production, but to be reprimanded and walloped in punishment. Their cardinal sin? The inclusion of bojale songs in their performance! This is...
01 September 2009
AS I SEE IT
Nothing wrong with Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology, Festina Bakwena, joining the BDP or any political party for that matter. What is definitely wrong is that she, a senior civil servant, publicly, perhaps...
01 September 2009
It's D-day
Motswaledi is asking the court to set aside his 60 days suspension and to be reinstated as the party's representative in the Gaborone Central parliamentary elections. Khama's team hopes that the court will stop Motswaledi in his tracks and dismiss...
02 September 2009
Ditshwanelo condemns caning of 'culture offenders'
Fifteen members of Maranyane, an award winning drama group, were lashed on their bare backs for allegedly abusing the Sekgatla culture in one of their plays. Applying of corporal punishment on the back has been outlawed. According to the law,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Trio plead not guilty to murder charge
It is alleged that on August 16, 2007, the trio - Thato Mafuta, 20, Lethata Majoo, 23, and Thatayaone Tiroyame, 17, all from Tonota - murdered Anywhere Ngwenaya at Tonota. Kgosiemang Kgosiemang, 49, said on that day he met the three at a certain...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Let's move to security in mobile banking
Other major banks, among them, Barclays and Stanbic are also introducing cellphone banking. We think this an important chapter in the development of Botswana's banking industry. This will not only improve the banked to much more easily access banking...
02 September 2009
What happened to Mohamed al-Hanashi?
Because my commercial flight was cancelled, I got a ride back to the United States on a military transport. I happened to be seated next to a military physician who had been flown in to do the autopsy on al-Hanashi. When would there be an...
* NAOMI WOLF 02 September 2009
The country should not go down with the BDP
What is certain is that political instability will set in as the party seeks to assert its authority over the President and the President also does like wise. In all likelihood, the Party will seek to recall the President, whilst the President in...
02 September 2009
Consortium brings cheaper internet connectivity to Botswana
Abari Communications, a majority citizen-owned consortium said its bandwidth deal is five times bigger than the current capacity in the country. The company said the increased capacity will result in high speed internet and a drastic reduction in...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
High household borrowing worries BoB
The bank wants to encourage higher levels of national savings. However, in recent years, households have taken the lion's share of bank loans - at one point nearing 60 percent - compared with the business sectors of the economy. Lending to the...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Gunners abandon plans to sign Zim players
Gunners' spokesman Kitso Dlamini has told Mmegi Sport that they decided against signing the players after realising that they are too expensive. "Chico was very impressed with what he saw but unfortunately, we could not offer what they were...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Granger wins Northern Golf Open
Granger dethroned Diane Lucas, the four times champion who had raced to an early lead with Podise on the first day with 76 scores apiece. But the fortunes of Lucas changed on the second day when he continually hit obstructions on the browns. He was...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Seven teams represent Botswana at regional school games
Botswana will be represented in soccer, volleyball, basketball and netball. The teams under the aegis of the Botswana Integrated Sports Associations (BISA) left by road to Mbabane yesterday. Before departure, a farewell dinner was held for the...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Kgoroba dies in South Africa
He explained that his father has been in South Africa for the past five weeks for a series of check ups at the clinic. "He was supposed to come back last week but he had kidney complications and he was unstable till he passed away on Monday. He...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Piracy continues to haunt musicians
But more than a year after it started operating, more and more performers continue to lose thousands of Pula to unscrupulous individuals who sell fake materials at give-away prices, while their legitimate owners struggle to find their feet in this...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Mma Ramotswe movie boosts global interest in Bots music
In a phone interview Solomon Monyame, the Mudhut studios boss, told Showbiz that he is inundated with enquiries from music publishing as well as film-making companies in the United States of America (US) and Europe, seeking to exploit Botswana...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Ratshega relocates to South Africa
Shumba told Showbiz that since the FIFA Confederations Cup last July, he and his new set of dancers have been living in Pretoria. Shumba has been deserted by his original dancers, who formed a new troupe and released a debut album in August ,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Nosey Road show moves to Club Zoom
The concert will feature visiting South African heavy metal band, Architecture Of Aggression (AOA). Ivo S'brana, spokesman for Nosey Road Band, says the Saturday show, themed, The Power of The People, is for a charitable cause. "It means each of us...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Connie's gospel music in a class of its own
When you listen to her debut album, Re Rapela Modimo you would definitely see what separates Connie Moraka from the other gospel musicians.Her music is not the conventional type, where you are made to feel you are at church. The beat is quite vibey...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Cartoon Strip 02.09.09
02 September 2009
Kgosikwena fails to halt stock-theft case
Yesterday, Molepolole magistrate, Dumisane Basupi dismissed an application by Sebele saying that the Bakwena royal has a case to answer. Sebele, through his lawyer Shame Taimu, tried to persuade the magistrate to stay the proceedings while he pursues...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
End in sight for UB allowances dispute
The court will decide whether the ministry pays the students June and July allowances that were stopped without prior consultation. Justice Key Dingake of the High Court ordered the payment of the allowances but the ministry moved to the higher court...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Industrial Court urged to up its game
Speaking during a full council meeting last week, Matshaba said the Industrial Court benefits employers more than employees who are generally the main complainants. He mentioned that plaintiffs give up easily on matters they report to the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
BNF makes peace with Magama?
He said following the amicable meeting, Magama will be launched by the party as the parliamentary candidate for Gaborone South, possibly by the BNF president, Otsweletse Moupo. It said the party has decided not to institute disciplinary proceedings...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Let's bury the hatchet - Kwelagobe
Kwelagobe made the call when launching Palapye parliamentary candidate, Moiseraela Master Goya over the weekend. Accompanied by top BDP leaders, including President Ian Khama's brother Tshekedi, the BDP strongman said it was high time members...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Ministers says fraudsters operate parallel government
The group has almost all official documents and stamps which they use to process visas, trading licences, work and residence permits among other things at a price. The fraudsters go by the name Magumaguma, which literally refers to scavengers. They...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Check expiry date on food products - health official
He said it has come to the ministry's attention that the food sold in shops and markets are not healthy and pose threat to people. He said a toothpaste sold in Botswana called collage has been found to contain harmful substances. "Food can be...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
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