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Close to 1000 election observers resign
Though the Secretary of the Independent Electoral Commission (EC) Gabriel Seeletso says some polling officers who registered to vote in places far from where they were deployed to conduct elections opted out, the affected officers were actually...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
No more Khama in Nchindo case
The former managing director of Debswana, Louis Nchindo, his son Garvas and former senior Debswana managers Joe Matome and Jacob Sesinyi now faces 35 counts of corruption, which they have denied. Yesterday, Regional Magistrate Lot Moroka gave the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
BESNet deploys poll monitors
Addressing the media at the launch, BESNet Mission leader Alice Mogwe said that because of financial constraints they would cover only 30 constituencies, which they consider to be marginal. She said some of these are in Francistown and Kgalagadi....
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
AU observer mission roots for IEC total control
They told the media yesterday that it is not always fair for government to be in control of elections looking at the fact that the ruling party is also a player in the process. The head of the mission Dr Brigalia Bam - chairperson of the Independent...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Shortage of water in Maun hot political potato
BDP council and parliamentary candidates, particularly those seeking re-election, are accused of failure to provide developments to the people and failing those who voted them into office in 2004. Speaking at a political rally on Sunday, BAM/BCP...
STATES MODIBATI
Correspondent 14 October 2009
Murder suspect hands himself to police
He came to the police after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the High Court.Mothathego is alleged to have murdered his 20-year-old Zimbabwean girlfriend Fortunate Moyo by slashing her head with an axe before smashing it with a brick. He later...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 14 October 2009
'Agent provocateur' assaulted?
According to the Divisional Commander North, Senior Assistant Commissioner Oreeditse Mautle, the BDP member, Bontsi Stephen Nthaba, reported the alleged assault to Tutume Police Station. Mautle says according to the charge sheet, the BCP council...
STAFF WRITER 14 October 2009
Meet UB's brightest student
The 23-year old who hails from Mosu Village in the Boteti Sub-district pursued his Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences and graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 4.9. Giving his valedictorian...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
HIV/AIDS stabilises in Botswana
Speaking at the I-TECH Kabelano breakfast seminar on Tuesday, the minister said that in 2008, the prevalence rate was 17.6 percent compared to 17.1 percent in 2004. She said this raises hope that the pandemic is stabilising. "This is further...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Police boss reacts to Saleshando's claims
He said the SSG has 700 officers and not 1,000 as mentioned by the MP. Kapinga's clarification follows Saleshando's remarks in a Sunday weekly that 1,000 police officers will not vote on Friday. The acting commissioner said where possible, they have...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Pilikwe youth vow to fight state 'propaganda'
Speaking to Mmegi, the spokesperson of the group, Marx Garekwe, was unimpressed by government's 'unbalanced' use of its media to ward off worries expressed by those opposed to the project. He said a story written from Vienna, Austria and carried in...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Ministry orders ABM to pay students' fees
The college is reported to have terminated their studies though it only released partial results of their exams. The students told Mmegi that they were shocked to be told that they had failed while they only received two official results from the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
The pits!
Confirming the terrible incident, the police said illegal mining for sand is out of control and blamed it mainly on the low penalties the law levies on offenders. In fact, the police revealed that the scoundrels who haul river and pit sand to the...
14 October 2009
GDP Fetishism
If we have poor measures, what we strive to do (say, increase GDP) may actually contribute to a worsening of living standards. We may also be confronted with false choices, seeing trade-offs between output and environmental protection that don't...
* JOSEPH E STIGLITZ 14 October 2009
Incubator of lawlessness
According to the Monitor (05.10.09) Bakgatla met to discuss the issue of the danger of radiation emitted by Tower, which is located next to Kgosi Kgafela's rightful place of residence. Though they agreed to discuss the issue with relevant...
14 October 2009
"Telecommunications tower emissions safe"
Firstly the statement negatively preempts discussions which are due to be held between Bakgatla elders and the Minister of Science and Technology following the Mochudi kgotla meeting of 3rd October 2009. Bakgatla elders are still waiting for an...
14 October 2009
Cartoon Strip 14.09.09
14 October 2009
BTC reserves millions for Botsgate
The money will be channelled towards the improvement of network performance and to building capacity in order to allow for more services. The Head of Wholesale Division at BTC, Duncan Pie, revealed this at a recent cocktail party hosted for...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Pick 'N Pay franchise comes to F/town
Mmegi caught up with the owner of the Francistown franchise, Charles Maika, at the Pick 'N Pay store at Galo Centre here and learnt that the franchise will open its doors to customers on November 5. Maika said they will have a customer day ahead of...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Will Kaone survive?
It is understandable that M-Net had promised that this Big Brother was going to be different from the others and is going to be filled with many twists and turns, and perhaps the most unpredictable show of all seasons. Big Brother last week decided...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Ntuane woos Manyora with Splash
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Gaborone West South candidate, Botsalo Ntuane will today (Wednesday) be zeroing in on this population by giving them their number one entertainment in disco and rumba music. Their number one idol Dan Tshanda of...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Johwa rocks at Shangano JSS prize-giving ceremony
Past their prime, women in multicoloured dresses got to the floor as they slowly danced, showing their old moves. The school hall was filled to capacity and students dominated in their navy blue and white uniforms. As Ndingo Johwa danced down from...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 14 October 2009
Mazabathi enjoys his part in the evil movie
He is known only as Raleru among his fans, the name that is fast being popularised by the drama series, which has been selling on the streets and in local shops since last year. Raleru is the evil daddy and husband willing to do just anything for...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Young Senyatso set to step into dad's boots
The 28-year old Genius, who is also a musician in his own right, intending to continue with his father's journey. Genius is aware that everyone is looking up to him, to continue with the legacy. Genius might not be exactly like his name but for...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 14 October 2009
SA clubs refuse to release Zebras' players
He said they wanted South African-based Phenyo Mongala, Jerome Ramatlhakwana and Boitumelo Mafoko in the team, but this has not been possible because their clubs refused to release them. This is despite the fact that all the three players are...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Palapye United pin hopes on inexperienced coach
Officials at the Palapye side are confident that 33-year-old former Tlokweng United striker, Mosimanegape Kanono, is the man to guide the club in the First Division. This is despite the fact that he failed to save FC Palapye from going down last...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 14 October 2009
Pele warns talented 'Tsotso'
He visited Botswana for three days last week as part of the tour. He told the down to earth Ngele not to be carried away by success. "There is no point of drinking alcohol and smoking when you play at the top. You need to be focused in your football...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 14 October 2009
Volleyball coach blames poor preparations
At the Africa Cup, Botswana lost to Algeria, Cameroon and Senegal and won against Morocco. Samuel said Botswana was at par with their opponents, but at the tournament Botswana was let down by poor preparations. He stated that national teams do not...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 14 October 2009
Mamela gives voting lessons
He said at a political rally in Monarch, Francistown West constituency that it is wrong to assume that everyone who is going to cast their vote knows how it is done. He advised those who want to vote to carry a valid Omang card and a voter's...
ISAAC PINIELO 15 October 2009
Cartoon Strip 15.10.09
15 October 2009
Culture Spears to launch 4 products in 1 show
The traditional music troupe, who recently received a presidential award, are launching their funky website, www.culturespears.biz, as well as their world class studio, Kulenyane Studios, and two albums by affiliated musicians. The albums include the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 October 2009
Roots, rock, reggae show for democracy
According to Oliver Prentout of WeSSide, the date has been recognised not only as the eve of one of the most eagerly anticipated election days in the country, but now also the date for a roots, rock and reggae show, from the same people who brought...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 October 2009
Bobby aspires to be the new kwaito boss
There is no doubt that Bobby believes that he is a gift to kwaito fans because from the lyrics of the title song, one can tell he is convinced that he is the new 'boss' in the genre, which is unfortunately not so. The album, has 10 tracks (including...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 15 October 2009
Movie offers disturbing insight into woman's struggle for survival
It is this kind of behaviour that has inspired authors and scriptwriters to write successful novels and films that continue to capture the world's imagination. The world societies see in this theme (of greed and materialism) a mirror in which they...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 15 October 2009
African Copper resumes concentrate shipments
The company said in a statement on Wednesday that copper concentrate deliveries had commenced and that the first shipment left by road on October 5. Since recommencing operations, a total of 1,353 tonnes of concentrate have been produced at an...
STAFF WRITER 15 October 2009
Primary works to start at Letsibogo tourism project
The preliminary works consist of infrastructure such as roads, water and sewerage services that will provide an enabling environment for the entry of private sector capital and subsequent development of various tourism activities at Letsibogo...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 15 October 2009
Mixed expectations as karate teams leave
A strong contingent of 29 karatekas consisting of 11 females and 18 males has been selected for the tournament. Botswana will participate in kata for Under-16 and Under-17 girls, boys Under 13 and 15 kumite and junior individual kata and kumite. The...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 15 October 2009
Motlakase longs to play at home
Motlakase technical manager Dimpho Terena said they are eagerly waiting for the completion of their stadium in Palapye so that they can enjoy homeground advantage. He stated that the players miss the motivation of the home supporters. "I am not...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 15 October 2009
BSA on the verge of getting sponsorship for women league
BSA president Marumo Morule said that they are currently in talks with a potential sponsor and things look good. He said that they might sign a deal by the end of next month. The women's league started in May this year without a sponsor but the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 October 2009
Maun water shortage ends
He said the problem has been temporarily solved and next year, with the implementation of NDP 10, there will be plenty of water in Maun. He said Maun is a big village and the use of old water schemes has been problematic and a new one would be...
STATES MODIBATI
Correspondent 15 October 2009
Uncertainty hangs over volleyball league
However, the Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) president, Daniel Molaodi has said preparations for the kick-off are going on smoothly and the competition will start soon. He refused to reveal what has delayed the start of the league, saying he...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 October 2009
Clemency board yet to respond to Dube's appeal
Ookeditse Maphakwane says they made a formal application to the Clemency Board a month ago. "We have long filed the application with the executives, but we haven't received any response," the lawyer says. The clemency application comes after the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Write 15 October 2009
DK skips Mogami launch
Kwelagobe once declared that the party is not represented in the constituency after its initial candidate and BDP secretary general, Gomolemo Motswaledi was suspended by President Ian Khama. Motswaledi was recalled as Gaborone Central parliamentary...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 15 October 2009
Cellphone tower radiation is a reality - SA expert
Karl Muller, a former physics lecturer at Wits University and now on the managing committee of the Electromagnetic Action Group South Africa (EmagSA), has criticised a recent Botswana government statement that there have been no scientific studies to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 October 2009
A political novice with ambition
Perhaps, this is the reason why in 2006, the 56-year-old decided to retire early from the public service and join politics as an active member of the BNF. Moumakwa, who comes from Tlhabane - a small village in the Kweneng District - worked as a...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 15 October 2009
IEC should be more serious
This is an important role and we take it with pride but most importantly with the seriousness it deserves. We have always recognised the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) successful conduct of every election in the past. The IEC does this...
EDITOR 15 October 2009
The Copenhagen panic
It is becoming obvious that the highly trumpeted meeting set for Copenhagen this December will not deliver a binding international treaty that will make a significant difference to global warming. After lofty rhetoric and big promises,...
BJORN LOMBORG 15 October 2009
The President looks like a San! Is that a problem?
In my biology class back then in secondary school this difference in complexion has been explained within the context of the content of melanin we have. In my curiosity, that has never made sense to me, in as much as the difference might be...
15 October 2009
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