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Moupo refuses to quit
At a press conference in Gaborone yesterday, Moupo said that his party's defeat at the polls reflects the fact that the BNF has not been in good shape in the past decade. He attributed the BNF loss to protracted internal strife that has dogged his...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
Barata-Phathi betrays opposition?
When the process started in Parliament yesterday afternoon, everybody was expecting the Barata-Phathi faction of the BDP to team up with the opposition to present alternative candidates. But after they were given nomination forms, the team of six...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
BDP endorses Nasha for Speaker, Moatlhodi for deputy
Both politicians confirmed that they have been proposed by the party to lead Parliament. "I have learnt that the BDP caucus meeting yesterday recommended that I be elected the Speaker," Nasha said. She pointed out that she cannot start celebrating...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
More boys drop out of school-CSO
The Western Region is followed by South Central at 20.8 percent and Central South at 20.7 percent. But there was a decline of 5.6 percent in primary school dropouts between 2008 and 2009 when there were 3,628 and 3,425 dropouts respectively....
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
The battle begins for Magosi
About 22 incumbent members of Ntlo ya Dikgosi will struggle to retain their seats against others yet to be nominated on October 31. In terms of Section 78 (4) of the Constitution of Botswana, only members of the Regional Electoral College, composed...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
I am not desperate to join any party - Moswaane
"I took the decision to stand as an independent candidate in the best interests of the electorate in Monarch," he said. Moswaane won the Monarch South ward convincingly garnering 617 votes to relegate the man who beat him in the ruling Botswana...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
BCP support swells in Selebi-Phikwe
Besides snatching the Selebi-Phikwe West parliamentary seat, the BCP gave the BDP a huge scare in Selebi-Phikwe East where it grabbed two more council seats from the ruling party. The BDP has lost its strongholds of Botshabelo North and Botshabelo...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
Botswana Post bids for Omang, passport registration
Speaking at the commemoration of World Post Day held in Mmankgodi village near Gabane, Pele Moleta said such a development could make things easier for Batswana because instead of travelling long distances to other departments of the Ministry of...
KEOBONYE MAJATSIE
Correspondent 21 October 2009
Soldiers punish BDP in F/town East - rumour
Mmegi is privy to information that it was a foregone conclusion from the city's army barracks that BDP parliamentary hopeful Phandu Skelemani and his councillors would be punished by being voted out. Skelemani is the former Minister of Foreign...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
'Factionalism' costs BNF Shoshong seat
Speaking to Mmegi in an interview, Mogalakwe Mogalakwe, a former BNF member who stood as independent candidate, confirmed that he had worked against Aubrey Lesaso to make sure he lost to Phillip Makgalemele of the Botswana Democratic Party...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
Khama addresses nation
At the same time, I derive much strength from this show of confidence, and as a result, I take the responsibilities which come with the office with renewed optimism and resolve as I put emphasis on Delivery. I wish to congratulate all Members of...
IAN KHAMA 21 October 2009
Radio Botswana deserves credit for election coverage
We do recognise that those whose responsibility was to run the electoral process did not have the proper opportunity to cast their vote and this will remain a blot on the elections. However, elections always involve a large contingent of media...
EDITOR 21 October 2009
10 years of European Security and Defence Policy
It marks 10 years of European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP), during which the EU became a global provider of security, making a real difference to people's lives all over the world. At the same time, we are on the threshold of a new era when the...
Q JAVIER SOLANA 21 October 2009
Cartoon Strip 21.10.09
21 October 2009
Game City expansion will create another 500 jobs
The developers of the project, Botswana Insurance Fund Management (Bifm), say in a statement that construction of the Game City Phase II project that commenced recently will see Gaborone's prime shopping mall bring more multinational stores to the...
STAFF WRITER 21 October 2009
UK equity firm starts African expansion in Botswana
The UK's Ariya Capital, a private equity firm specialising in sustainable investments in frontier markets, says it has already sourced manpower for the project that will see it join the few private equity firms that already operate in Botswana. The...
STAFF WRITER 21 October 2009
Guests given special treat as Grand West turns 8
The management of the club organised a party to mark the anniversary. The interior of the nightclub was decorated to mark the event. With an upstairs balcony, the club looks elegant. To ease congestion, a new bar has been opened on the top...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 October 2009
Coyote, Moruakgomo, Boleseng in jazz shows
Coyote, the voice behind township jazz group, Stimela's 80's hit song Phinda Mzala, is undoubtedly the top drawer for the show. Born Tsietsi Daniel Motijoane in Lesotho in 1955, he is affectionately known as "Nana Coyote" for his vocal...
STAFF WRITER 21 October 2009
SADC Creators/Artists Workshop slated for November
Speaking to Mmegi in an interview yesterday, Bakwena said: "The aim of the workshop is to bring artists and resource persons from the SADC region together. It will cover issues of contemporary art in the region in order to promote cultural...
21 October 2009
Old Testament Kalanga Bible on way
The OT translation started in 2000 and is set for completion in 2014.The translated version of the Bible is called Ndebo Mbuya Ne Njimbo/ Good News Gospel and it took the Bible Society of Botswana (BSB) seven years to complete. Baseki Tema from the...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 21 October 2009
Zebras back in it!
Super substitute Malepa Bolelang headed home the winner in the 56th minute as exciting winger Pontsho Moloi collected his second man of the match award.After seeing his charges squander numerous chances against the Comoros on Sunday, Tshosane needed...
OWEN SIBANDA
Correspondent 21 October 2009
Madinda resurfaces at Motlakase
Mmegi Sport can reveal that Ndlovu has joined the debutants and was supposed to start work yesterday. Motlakase spokesperson, Monty Gagomokgwa said yesterday that they are looking for a new coach and they are currently in talks with Ndlovu. He...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 October 2009
BSA to raise funds for women national team
The association spokesperson, Kabelo Kwape, said that while they hope the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) will help them financially, they have taken it upon themselves to raise money. He said they have learnt from past experience and want...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 October 2009
Police topple Spartans
The 52-61 loss has seen the frontrunners drop to second spot behind new leaders, Police who beat NIIT and Cadets 41-18 and 65-47 respectively. Spartans' coach, Roy Sikwila blamed the loss on a poor performance in the first quarter. He said that his...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 21 October 2009
Khama locks out Barata-Phathi
Instead of roping in Barata-Phathi kingpins Khama snubbed them and instead brought in junior members of the camp such as Mokgweesti Masisi, Reverend Dr John Seakgosing who are new entrants in parliament. He has however retained Barata-Phathi members...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 22 October 2009
Mochudi tower suspects too clever for police
Assistant Commissioner, Christopher Mbulawa said yesterday that they have not arrested anybody in connection with the damage that is estimated at thousands of Pula. He appealed to members of the public, who may have information on the culprits, to...
STAFF WRITER 22 October 2009
Molf joins BDP?
The ruling party was last evening said to be engaged in processing the application of the politician who was expelled by the Botswana National Front (BNF) before last week's general elections. Sources in the BDP reveal that Molefhabangwe has been...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 22 October 2009
Nasha promises to transform parliament
She told the newly sworn in MPs that: "I do not intend to turn this House into a pre-burial night vigil, I shall allow for robust and lively debates, which must however remain focused on the issues at hand. Indeed I expect divergent views to emerge...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 22 October 2009
Opposition protests Khama media control
Yesterday government announced that both the departments of Broadcasting Services have been removed from the Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology and shifted to the OP. The spokesperson for Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Gaborone...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 22 October 2009
Our Heritage
Perhaps the editor of Botswana Notes and Records could jolly someone into doing this; perhaps he could do it himself. There are, it seems to me, two kinds of changes which have occurred. Firstly there are the better known innovations, such as...
Sandy Grant 22 October 2009
The youthful Kgosi of the Bakaa
"I bought this house from my late uncle's child who has relocated to Mahalapye so I am busy renovating it and I am also doing a bit of gardening," he says. The house is big by village standards and there is no doubt that it is fit for a king. This...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 22 October 2009
Selebi-Phikwe suicides worry police
Selebi-Phikwe Police Station commander, Superintendent Victor Nlebesi said the body was found yesterday morning. He explained that the deceased did not leave any suicide note and they are still trying to find out what could have prompted him to kill...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 22 October 2009
Parliamentary counsel replaced
Stella Moroka, who used to work at the Attorney General's Chambers, has been deployed to the National Assembly as parliamentary counsel. She replaces Ngcongco, the first holder of the post when it was created in November 2005. A parliamentary counsel...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 22 October 2009
Three killed as ritual murderers strike
Local police told journalists that the deaths of the three - a mother and her two daughters - had all the hallmarks of ritual killings. Police spokesman Bonny Kapeso said the three bodies, including that of a one-year-old baby, were found with body...
ROBERT MAKOLA
Correspondent 22 October 2009
Danger sign as Khama takes control of the media
The departments of Information Services (Daily News and Kutlwano) and Broadcasting Services (Btv, Radio Botswana 1 and 2 - RB1 and RB2) are said to have been restructured such that they are directly under the most powerful office in the land. This...
22 October 2009
Strategies for stopping SA's runaway crime
Firstly, the argument that criminals have used South Africa's model constitution and legislation to evade the law is just foolish. Surely, the woeful performance of the police and the poor state of the criminal justice system cannot be blamed on...
*WILLIAM GUMEDE 22 October 2009
Let's end Moupo's tragic-comic leadership
At the beginning of this year, I also reiterated my position in an article titled "End Game for Moupo's tragic-comic leadership" (See Sunday Standard Online). In this opinion piece, as I reflect on the outcome of the 2009 elections, for the benefit...
22 October 2009
Cartoon Strip 22.10.09
22 October 2009
US still leading importer of Botswana diamonds
According to figures on Diamondintelligence.com Botswana was the largest supplier of rough to the US during August ahead of other countries such as South Africa. In August Botswana was the leading rough diamond supplier to the US, exporting 2,596...
STAFF WRITER 22 October 2009
Batlang to compete in Voice of Black Opera
This is an international biennial competition to discover the Voice of Black Opera and showcase the Commonwealth's finest up and coming black and Asian singers. The inaugural Voice of Black Opera competition, one of the major events to mark Black...
22 October 2009
Franco dances his way into movie career
Zenzele has been playing bit part roles in a comedy, Ntsoro, and the latest episode of the drama, O Bone O Ja Sereto . Vee Sento is another local music star who recently tried his hand at movies when he released his own comedy,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 22 October 2009
Jacko movie for Gabz
The movie is scheduled to show for only two weeks, starting October 28. Capital Cinemas at Riverwalk and Game City have been cautioning members of the public to book for the show in advance to avoid disappointment. A source confirmed...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 22 October 2009
Tough bail conditions for alleged conman
Tshesebe is alleged to have collected money from some members of the public under pretext that he was going to supply them with vehicles that have been shipped to Durban. One of the people that he is alleged to have swindled is another...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 October 2009
Street Gang fortunes take a dive with Tla o bone
The second one Sukunyetsa Bana Ba Utlwe was a big hit by local standards echoing in almost every street corner even months after its release. Who would have thought ECCO City Greens' Zimbabwean striker would end up with the nick name 'Sukunyetsa'....
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 22 October 2009
BOMU chief tries to block Women of Jazz Show?
The date of the women's show clashes with the BOMU Awards to be held at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC). Punah yesterday confirmed to Showbiz that they had to ask BOMU chairperson to talk to the BOMU official who had been phoning...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 22 October 2009
Powell is declared a Gunners' player
Abenico told Mmegi Sport that he is back at Extension Gunners and he is ready to fight for his place. "I have just returned from training and I am working hard to get my fitness back because I know it would not be easy to get back into the team....
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 22 October 2009
Seychelles stand in Zebras' way
The fourth team in the group, Seychelles can play the potential party spoilers if they beat Botswana in the second match this afternoon.Kick-off is 3.30pm. Swaziland take on the Comoros in the opener at 1.30pm. The Comoros lead the standings with...
OWEN SIBANDA
Correspondent 22 October 2009
Renovation starts at SSKB
BNSC executive secretary, Kitso Kemoeng said the renovation of both stadiums was supposed to be done concurrently by one contractor but it was decided that priority should be given to the UB facility. The UB and SSKB stadiums were closed for...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 22 October 2009
Celtic still courting Maposa?
Just before Maposa signed for Bay United of South Africa from Mochudi Centre Chiefs at the end of August, there was confusion as to which club he would join as Celtic made a last minute effort to lure him to Bloemfontein. But he opted to stay with...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 22 October 2009
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