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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
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
We've been getting phone calls at the office. Unfortunately none of them were offering us large quantities of money (hint), free brand new Jaguars (hint, hint) or anything romantic (hint, hint, HINT!). Instead a number of them seem to...
30 October 2009
A strong and centralised presidency is inevitable
We have men who have been in parliament for donkey years, and the question to ask is what value can these men of the past really add to the current government? These men have lorded over regimes that resisted declaration of assets, citizen economic...
LEDIRETSE MOLAKE 30 October 2009
Waiting for Obama
Come mid-November, almost all of them will meet again in Singapore at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, which will include other Pacific leaders, plus US President Barack Obama. Summits are a circus with many rings and acronyms. At the...
*SIMON TAY 30 October 2009
'Our Parliament, Our Pride'
As the supreme lawmaking body of any republic, a parliament must perform this task with diligence and distinction, especially as a check on the Executive where - almost everywhere - white-collar criminals often lurk in order to cream off contract...
30 October 2009
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
For a reason that will become clear below, this is my first post-election contribution to this column. I've chosen to devote it to exploring possible ways of improving the country's electoral processes. One of the factors essential to establishing a...
Dan Moabi 30 October 2009
77 184 new voters for BDP
The paper then goes further, "It is also common cause that the BDP emerged out of the election as the winner of the majority seats at both Parliamentary and Local Government level. However, one cannot use the simple majority barometer to determine...
30 October 2009
The right to vote
Luckily I live just across the road from the polling station, easy access, no problem to vote today. So convenient, especially as I am over seventy and my wife who is over sixty, is sick in bed. She's been there for two days not like her...
30 October 2009
NITTY GRITTY
Tshini o jumpile very bad, Jack. He is so pissed off that you can't talk to him about anything else other than about that which he is pissed! He keeps on saying; "something or someone has made off with my personal and private...
Barolong Seboni 30 October 2009
Stern test for Mapalastina
Since the league started, Rollers have been in an uncompromising mood and lead the standings with 12 points from five games. Mapalastina's only setback this season is a 1-0 loss to Uniao Flamengo Santos but they have responded positively after the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Football commentator lives his dream
Munikaso's love for football commentary did not start yesterday. It has lived inside him for many years. During his days at Shoshong Senior Secondary School, he was 'notorious' for sitting on the touch line and mimicking radio sports...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Mission accomplished for borderless cricketers
CWB project leader, Will Mc-Laren Clark has said they made contact with over 1,000 children and trained more than 25 teachers from schools in Gaborone and surrounding areas. He stated that during their two-week stay, they met their objectives and the...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Nico: Chasing the title or fighting for survival?
There is a widely held view that the 12 points Nico has garnered in the first five games are for their fight against relegation rather than for the title chase. But such sentiment angers club president, Kavis Kario. "Those are irresponsible...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
GU register first victory
This was Killer Giants' second consecutive 3-0 loss after a similar defeat at the hands of Police XI in Molepolole on Sunday. GU have had a slow start to the season and before the game on Wednesday, they had only managed three draws against BMC,...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Success breeds jealousy and creates enemies
Winning the league title is often akin to opening a Pandora's Box. That is when one starts to see the people who think that as long as they are not peddling influence in their clubs, success should not be realised. For quite some time, football-mad...
30 October 2009
Officials call for calm as Notwane struggles again
Notwane have two points from two draws and last Friday, they fell 3-2 to Township Rollers at the University of Botswana (UB) Stadium. However, the most painful result for Toronto fans must be the 2-1 loss to newly promoted Killer Giants. Though...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 30 October 2009
Cartoon Strip 30.10.09
30 October 2009
Kgosi Sechele I Museum to host third Dithubaruba Festival
The festival, which for the previous years has been incorporating the economy into its theme, is this year themed: "Ngwao le Tswakanyo Itsholelo go ya 2016 (Culture and Economic Diversification Towards 2016)" - and this time around it will be a...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
Brazilian eatery serves mouth-watering meats
Situated on the upper floor of the Riverwalk mall, a mall awash with many eateries, the restaurant, which prides itself in the freshness of its food, has a subtle tastefully done decor. Patrons have a choice between sitting inside or enjoying fresh...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 30 October 2009
BACKSTAGE
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) has been showing at the New Capitol Cinemas. It was one of the big blockbusters of the North American summer cinema season. It has earned at least P700-million worldwide so far since its cinematic release in...
30 October 2009
You don't know what evil is
The Clothes on Their Backs. London, Virago, 294 pages, paperback, P121, ISBN 9-781844-08542-2. Available at Exclusive Books, Riverwalk. Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD The Clothes on Their Backs is Linda Grant's fourth novel. It was shortlisted for...
30 October 2009
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