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Radipotsane keen on signing Ramosoeu
The coach rates the player who used to feature for Extension Gunners as Simione Maposa, highly. "I have made it clear to management that I want to sign him, but we already have four foreign players and it is a tough decision to make because one of...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 29 October 2009
Botswana judicial export at Hague trial
Justice Sanji Monageng is one of the three ICC judges presiding over the high profile case of Bahar Idris Abu Garda, the Sudanese rebel leader, who is alleged to have killed 12 African Union (AU) peacekeepers at Haskinita in Darfur, Sudan. One of...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
BDP takes control of southern councils
The ruling party has numerical supremacy even in the capital city, Gaborone where the opposition has been in control for decades. The BDP is expected to be in charge of Gaborone, Gantsi, Kweneng, Lobatse and South East while the Botswana National...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Compromise needed in race for Phikwe mayor
The two parties shared the 14 council seats in the town equally in the recent general elections and this means that voting for the mayor on party lines as usually the norm will produce a tie. The election of the mayor is scheduled for November 5....
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Bayford withdrawal disrupts CMS corruption case
However, another defence attorney, Duma Boko came to the rescue and made an application to Regional Magistrate, Lot Moroka that Molefe should be given time to negotiate with Bayford to return as his lawyer. Boko said he told Bayford before he...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Aviva fulfills Mawana Minerals agreement
Aviva is pursuing the development of a coal mine supplying four million tonnes of coal per annum to an integrated power development pumping out at least 1,000 megawatts (MW). The Australian company also plans to produce between six and 12 million...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 29 October 2009
Microsoft launches Windows 7 in Botswana
Windows 7 is Microsoft's newest version of its popular Windows desktop operating system, which promises to be the best yet to be distributed by the company. More than a billion people around the world, of every language and every culture, use...
29 October 2009
Prolonged off-season poses financial challenges for clubs
Most clubs rely on gate takings and the period of inactivity means no income while players and other expenses have to be paid. The 2009-2010 season will end early owing to the World Cup which would be hosted in South Africa between June 11 and July...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
BNSC in race to raise funds for Botswana Games
The games' budget is estimated at P6.2 million but the council has raised P3.2 million. Botswana Games general manager, Tuelo Serufho declined to say how far they have gone in trying to bridge the P2.7 million shortfall. He appealed to the business...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 October 2009
ABM gears up for graduation ceremony
Close to 100 students will be awarded certificates and diplomas in secretarial and business studies. ABM business development and public relations officer, Kefilwe Mukokomani has said the institution has invited chief executive officer of CEDA...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 29 October 2009
GM crops no panacea to food insecurity - expert
Speaking at a Botswana Council of Churches (BCC) food security workshop in Gaborone yesterday, Molefe asserted that there is too much emphasis on the yields of GM crops than on the quality of food from the crops. She said there is lack of capacity...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Cholera alert in Francistown
Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital public relations officer Caiphus Gabana said the hospital in conjunction with the district health team is closely monitoring the situation to avoid the deadly disease from spreading to Botswana. He said they are still...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 29 October 2009
Officers swoop on 'illegal' Gaborone lodges
Yarona Country Lodge, a fast growing catering, conference and accommodation facility was found to be operating two lodges in Gaborone Phase II and Mogoditshane illegally. Yarona Country Lodge has three Lodges, two in Mogoditshane and one in...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
TODAY'S WORK PLACE
It has however periodically been misunderstood and misapplied. Case law confirms that quite a number of employers and employees do not understand it the way it should be. This article seeks to unpack certain aspects of the...
JOSEPH MASANGO 29 October 2009
Splash leader back on his feet
The Splash leader singer was sick at the time after suffering food poisoning during his tour of Zimbabwe, which ended two days before the BDP show. Aspirants Botsalo Ntuane (Gaborone West South) and Odirile Motlhale (South East South) had engaged...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 29 October 2009
Flick a peek into the plight of orphans
This is the pivot upon which the story of a poor orphan, Maikutlo, who in search for a home to rest is suddenly attacked by hooligans, revolves. The assailants take away her bags - her only two possessions. They try to rape her as they forcibly...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Irresistible Tebby sets up gospel studio
In an interview this week, Setlhomo revealed that her new studio called Tebby Gospel Studio specialises in producing gospel music, sermons, and poetry.She said that she has engaged professional producers from South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Franco's 9th rumba album out today
The new album titled Baesekele, or bicycle, appears to have been inspired by, among others, the recent general elections, with two tracks in particular paying tribute to local politics. This is not surprising for someone who had been so busy in the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Our heritage
The first came from Lesego Motsumi, recently appointed Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, whilst celebrating UN day; and the second from the Parliamentary body, AWEPA at the culmination of its meeting in Cape Town. Minister...
Sandy Grant 29 October 2009
AWEPA recommendations on promoting parliamentary democracy
AWEPA was acknowledged as a key developmental link between Africa and Europe, supporting the consolidation of parliamentary democracy and strengthening the voice of the voiceless in Africa. The importance of AWEPA's cooperation with IPU and with...
29 October 2009
Our other drug problem
The development of new drugs is a complex and lengthy process. It starts with an idea and requires a wide range of skills to bring that idea to fruition: synthesis or extraction of more or less complicated molecules, proof of their therapeutic effect...
* BY SILVIO GARATTINI 29 October 2009
Zebras could have done better!
Already, most supporters who have aired their frustrations through different forums have called on Botswana Football Association (BFA) to act fast and fire the coach, Stanley Tshosane. We agree with them. On Monday when the Zebras went down 1-0 to...
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29 October 2009
Molf to unseat ntuane?
The Minister of Local Government Lebonamang T Mokalake is in the process of compiling the list of specially nominated councillors. Yesterday, when cabinet met, it is said among the topics was the list of specially nominated. There are about 135 seats...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Botswana condemns Zim for locking out UN official
Though the MDC-T part of the government of national unity had invited the UN official, President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU-PF party are said to be against the visit. Nowak was invited by Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai only to be denied entry into...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Only brave MPs for the Parliamentary Flats
Mmegi is informed that the renovation of Parliamentary Flats is progressing at a snail's pace. "As a matter of fact there isn't much going on at the Parliamentary Village that could be classified as refurbishment," said an MP, who preferred not to be...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Was Khama's inauguration pageantry without pomp?
After leading his party to victory, sweeping 45 of the 57 elected seats of the National Assembly, Ian Khama was sworn in as the President of the Republic of Botswana in what many say was "a rather silent ceremony". There was not a single foreign...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Second national HIV/AIDS conference launched
Patron Nolwandle Mashalaba of NHASORC said that they expect the public to come forward with district based information that can be used to address HIV/AIDS issues at a local level. She the people not to take research as something that can...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Late introduction to ARV therapy is calamitous
In well-resourced countries of the North the threshold is generally <350, and there is discussion of raising this level even higher. In poorly resourced countries of the South, including economic giant South Africa, it is recommended that...
VICTOR MULANGISI
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Customary Court of Appeal to determine stock theft cases
The President of the Court, Christopher Masunga said the cases involve 74 prisoners already convicted by the lower courts. "We will be listening to these appeals in Mahalapye, Serowe and Letlhakane because all these crimes were committed north of...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Strategy to consolidate manpower training - Lisindi
He said this in an interview with Mmegi after conducting a one-day workshop at Thapama Cresta Lodge before travelling to Maun for a similar workshop. Lisindi said the unemployment problem among graduates is sometimes caused by the fact that their...
KARABO SENAME
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
What's the difference between rape and defilement?
Ngoni Arnold, 30, said he wanted to understand from the investigation officer if he (Arnold) raped the complainant or had an affair with her. "You are telling the court that I had a love affair with the complainant while she said that I raped her;...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Armed robbery suspect's case deferred
He was scheduled to appear at the Gaborone Village Magistrate's Court on Wednesday but could not due to ill health. The matter was therefore postponed to November 9. Security agents arrested Kefitile at Ga-kgatla post officewhere he wanted to steal...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Zambia cracks down on under-age drinking
Bar owners and other purveyors of alcoholic drinks are on clear notice - they risk their licences being revoked if they allow people below 18 years of age to drink from their premises and if they do not observe the liquor trading...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Masire Foundation signs MoU with America's HHP
Speaking at the signing ceremony, SKMF Acting Chairperson Mmetla Masire said the partnership is an endeavour to work together at making a difference to children at Dula Sentle orphanage in Otse Village. Masire announced that the centre would start...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
I'm taking a breather - Kario
Infact, the writing was on the wall in the Botswana Democratic Party camp that it was headed for a thumping there because of its inner rivalries that saw many of its members celebrate after the results were announced. Analysts say Kario's loss was...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Batswana urged to change attitude in relationships
A social worker from Botswana Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (BONEPWA), Lorato Moalusi-Sakufiwa said in Selebi-Phikwe this week that there are women who have been raped or abused in marriages when they talk about condoms. She said Batswana...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Of Khama and the indirect election
Some even warned that the country might be descending into a dictatorship, charging that President Khama was allegedly a tyrant who did not value democracy. Khama had ascended to the presidency in April last year, automatically succeeding president...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 30 October 2009
The 'Shah of Monarch' is not a hereditary sovereign
FRANCISTOWN: The only woman in Francistown who won a council seat in the recent general elections says she will not feel comfortable being the only woman in the chambers of the City Council of Francistown. Shah Jack is praying fervently that "the...
30 October 2009
Beauty pageant organisers claim US, SA celebs are coming
After the event organisers told Mmegi in an interview that the fashion designer will be residing at Phakalane Estate starting this evening, a Mmegi investigation yesterday revealed otherwise. An officer at the Phakalane Hotel checked for details of...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Mining companies implored to prevent accidents
Welcoming guests at the Botswana Chamber of Mines annual Inter-Mine First Aid competitions held at TNMC recreational club on Saturday, Sebetlela said it is imperative for mining companies to focus on preventing accidents before they happen rather...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Face-to-face with a gay couple
If it is not in the way they dress, its certainly in their gait or the way they talk. Not too long ago, they were not this bold or obvious. No one in Botswana was interested in taking up their fight. Today, although a bit more confident, they still...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 30 October 2009
The BDP and the Khama magic: It's just a Myth
He posits that Batswana have spoken, and that their message is loud and clear - they are solidly behind Ian Khama. Mbuya points out that even if they were not direct presidential election, these elections were about Khama. I agree with him. But I...
30 October 2009
Study uncovers "pockets of severe poverty" within Botswana districts
Other districts with comparatively high levels of severely poor households include the Southern District, Central, Kweneng and the Chobe. According to the Poverty Map, 'richer' districts are the South East, the North East and Kgatleng, in descending...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Botswana a unique comfort zone for commercial banks
As Standard Chartered Bank Botswana's Head of Consumer Banking, Michael Wiegand, puts it, Botswana is a "completely unique market, nothing in the world like it". His testimony is qualified because before joining Standard Chartered, Wiegand worked...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Diversifying S/Phikwe's economy is
SELEBI-PHIKWE: For years now, the government has been trying to diversify the economy from mining as the resources will certainly run out some day.But with little success being registered in its endeavours, it is not a secret that the lives of...
30 October 2009
FNNB's pricey mobile banking still ahead of the pack
Under the leadership of its former CEO Danny Zandamela, FNBB set the trend in the use of cellphone banking technology six years ago, overtaking Standard Chartered and Barclays to become Botswana's largest profit maker in the sector. Introducing...
30 October 2009
SA-bound Batswana increase after sharp decline
The trend reversed in subsequent months to register an overall growth of 13.1 percent in the first half of the year. SATI says 74 058 Botswana residents travelled to South Africa from January to July this year, compared to 65 477 in the same period...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
D-day looms for Kimberley Process
Formed in 2000 as a concept by several Southern African diamond producing states, including Botswana, the Kimberley Process is an initiative designed to stem the flow of rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Realtors elect new council
Oarabile Zhikhwa was elected Vice Chairman, Donald Mengwe is the new Secretary, while Obert Rwatipedza is the Treasurer. Other members of the committee are Marilyn Mosha-Kenosi, Keithusitse Ookeditse, Kenneth Chikerema and Jane Kitheka. In his...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 30 October 2009
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