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Merafe gets X-mas relief
The Vice President was charged last August. Stephen's attorney, Gabriel Kanjabanga, yesterday told Acting Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo that he was under instructions to withdraw the matter. "I have been given instructions to withdraw the matter,"...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
We need strong Parliament - Ntuane
He said that MPs should know that once inside Parliament, they are there to represent the interests of their constituents and not only their political parties, something close to what President Ian Khama and Vice President Mompati Merafhe are always...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
Minister tells media to go slow in graft reporting
Addressing a press conference hosted by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) in Gaborone, the minister expressed concern that sometimes journalists want more than what they can get on a need-to-know basis. He said such information...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
Lack of equipment hampers Gaborone Fire Station
Reports say that currently, the station has borrowed an unequipped ambulance from a Gaborone hospital. It is alleged that a number of senior positions at the station have remained vacant for more than a year. Two positions for deputy...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
Police blame drug use for sharp rise in rape cases
Addressing the Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) community yesterday, Inspector Osefile Mmitseng of the Diamond and Narcotic Squad, said that Francistown has been hard hit by the use of dagga and other related drugs . He said the police have failed...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 15 December 2009
Press Council elects new board
University of Botswana academic Dr Thapelo Otlogetswe was retained as the treasurer. Nkala and Lute take the baton from the Voice editor Pamela Dube-Kelepang and Solomon Monyame of Mud Hut studios respectively. New additional members of the board of...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
X-mas bonus: What's the big deal with them ?
I feel like I am the only person in the world not planning my holidays, shopping sprees, or any other festive season splurge based on bonus cash injected into my all too often depleted bank account. In my efforts to console and maybe even convince...
TUDUETSO TEBAPE
Correspondent 15 December 2009
The executive must respect the judiciary
We hope that for once people will suppress their prejudice and read the letter from SI director, Stephen Corry in the spirit of engagement. As the letter states it has been three years since that landmark judgment in the case between Basarwa of...
15 December 2009
AS I SEE IT
Talk of opportunism is rife in political circles. You hear it when political party members defect from their original parties to join different parties, particularly when they join the ruling party. It is often concluded that opposition members'...
Michael Dingake 15 December 2009
Vula Vala P20 million audition: This must be a scam
Naturally, I was over the moon when I read the headline and could not help but read the rest of the article. By the second paragraph, I concluded it was but another audition scam. Dear reader, below I am going to share with you seven pointers why I...
15 December 2009
Response to Dr. Gobotswang's "Khama must get his priorities right"
"I certainly passed on my appreciation to President Obama for having had the opportunity to meet with him and to share views about the bilateral cooperation that we have had between our two countries -- areas on trades, areas on health, and also to...
15 December 2009
Shining light: Botswana government loses shine on Basarwa
Sadly, the Bushmen are in no mood for celebration. Rather then marking this day with the merriment it deserves, the Bushmen are gearing themselves up for another legal battle against the government. Just a few weeks ago, they lodged an...
15 December 2009
Cartoon Strip 15.12.09
15 December 2009
Profit-taking on BSE ahead of holidays
The November-December period is traditionally a profit-taking period on most liquid bourses around the world with investors cashing in their stocks.However, for this year's season, the cash-in began rather late as investors were still riding high on...
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
Matsiloje Plant Starts Producing Cement
The cement plant is owned by manufacturing guru Mukesh Josh and son Rachit. The two also own Northern Textile Mills (Nortex). Rachit who manages MPC said that they have finally started producing cement after two years of construction. "We finally...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
Vee dominates Slizer in album launch
It was Vee who was addressing the revellers on the night, while Slizer took a back seat when the pair was on stage. Initially each seemed to be eager to promote individual image as both main attractions performed individual albums at the Chez Ntemba...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
Ventriloquist-cum-actor decries poverty
Speaking to Mmegi during an interview, Toteng said that despite his unique and rare gift he is struggling to make ends meet. "This gift tends to be a curse at times because when I am out there marketing for other jobs, people warn potential...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
'Village Pope' takes Gabs by storm
The man from the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho, gave a riveting performance during the GabzFM's 10th anniversary celebrations held at the Gabrone International Convention Centre (GICC) grounds on Saturday. Tshola was the main act at the show, which...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 December 2009
BACK STAGE
Nayak (1966) a.k.a The Hero is being shown today only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. It is the third and final film being shown in December by the great Indian director, musician and scriptwriter, Satyajit Ray (pronounced...
Sasa Majuma 15 December 2009
Chiefs roar back after BMC humiliation
The victory saw Chiefs move to just two points of second placed, Extension Gunners.However, Magosi are still eight points behind leaders Township Rollers who notched a last minute goal to down Nico United 2-1 in Lobatse on Saturday. Chiefs have a...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
Mogorosi impresses South African side after trials
The former Botswana international recently attended trials at the club and reports from South Africa indicate that negotiations are currently underway for his services. Rollers' managing director, Sommerset Gobuiwang told Mmegi Sport that Dynamos...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 15 December 2009
Chiefs develop cold feet on Lemmenyane?
Nearly a month after the Players' Status Committee (PSC) ruled that Chiefs must compensate Township Rollers for the money spent on the player so that the transfer can be concluded, nothing seems to have happened. Chiefs have been desperate to get...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 15 December 2009
Govt reporters told to put up or shut up?
It is said that Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration ,Lesego Motsumi, called a meeting of senior officials at the Department of Information Services instructing the officers that it is the General Orders of the Public Service...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
An open letter to Venson-Moitoi and Rakhudu
High positions in the ministry are not assigned on the basis of expertise, people are not given jobs because of what they can do but because of whom they are, and at times which political party do they patronise. Consequently, one of the reason why...
16 December 2009
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16 December 2009
Jozi Victims vow to revolutionise Bots dance
The group consists of five active members between the ages of 17 and 21, being Kagiso "Stringo" Keganne, Boitshepo "Cargo" Motlhaba, Tshepo Kenosi, Casma "Chavo" Wadikgosi and Thataone Simeon. The dancers, who won the My African Dream (MAD) 2009...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 16 December 2009
Kgosi scoops Yarona FM Fat Boy Challenge 2009
The Fat Boy Challnge sees the station's fat presenters going through a gruesome schedule of weight loss and the presenter who loses the most weight is crowned the winner. Kgosi Kgosidintsi lost 6kg, followed by Tshepiso Ditlhabi who lost 4kg. The...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
Borankana goes house
It could as well be an indicator as to what form traditional music should take in order to traverse the uncharted waters. In track eight of the compilation, Khoba, the smooth Tswana poetry recitation by one Semetsa Mere would leave many across the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
Makhwenkwe the veteran drummer
Makhwenkwe who is still beating the drums, has been playing music for more than 40 years. "I started playing music in 1965 when I was doing Standard II at Tshekedi Primary School in Serowe," he reflects. His face brightens up as he recalls...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 December 2009
CIC Energy defers some work at Mmamabula
In a statement released this week, president Greg Kinross says that CIC Energy has deferred certain financial, legal and engineering activities related to the Mmamabula energy project, in Botswana, with the company's decision driven by the South...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
Sable Mining eyes Botswana coal
Aim-listed resources investment company Sable Mining Africa, says it has conditionally raised 27-million(P300 million) through the placement of 270-million new ordinary shares. The company said in a statement this week that the funds raised...
Staff writer 16 December 2009
Foreign strikers dominate Green Boot race
He is tied on 10 goals with Township Rollers' gunslinger, Terrence Mandaza. Nyamunamwendo is in his second season at Santos. Prior to the weekend games, Mandaza was tied on nine goals with Bernard Semakwezi of Extension Gunners as foreign strikers...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
Lemmenyane finally joins Chiefs
Rollers and Chiefs confirmed yesterday that a deal has been reached. The player was on the Chiefs' bench on Sunday when they beat BMC 2-1. Rollers' public relations officer, Monamodi Kgopana had on Monday told Mmegi Sport that his club still had...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
Molotsi breaks ranks with BDP MPs
After several BDP MPs refused to support the motion, Mmolotsi broke ranks and said he is for the amendment of Clause 6 (4) and (5) of the Statistics Bill that gives the Minister of Finance and Development Planning powers to appoint a nine-member...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
Inclement weather mars start of Botswana Games
The games' general manager, Tuelo Serufho said the challenge posed by the rains has been overcome and some of the postponed matches have been re-scheduled. The games kicked-off with a P1.4 million budget deficit after the organising committee failed...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 16 December 2009
Merafhe to be put to the test
Merafhe's visit comes at a time when the party's traditional factions of Barata-Phathi and A-Team are literally at each other's throats in Francistown. Yesterday, BDP executive secretary, Dr Comma Serema, did not state the exact date of the visit,...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
BDF soldiers celebrate 20 years of service
Speaking during the 20th anniversary of Intake 34 at Eastern Military Garrison (EMG) over the weekend, the commander of Ground Forces, Major General Pius Mokgware, said the life of a soldier is made up of three pillars - job satisfaction, family and...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 16 December 2009
No more black for Limkokwing Lecturers
However, employees are generally encouraged to wear the corporate colour, which is black. Edward Tswaipe, a staff union representative, said that university employees met with management on Monday to discuss salary adjustments and other issues. He...
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
Ineffective citizens communication threatens economic growth
Log Raditlhokwa of the University of Botswana (UB) told a four-day workshop this week that the country has potential for economic growth, but the culture of not expressing thoughts freely by most citizens is a challenge. He lamented that for years...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 16 December 2009
The faded beauty of Tati River
Children played games and swam in the river, chanting rhymes and songs and laughing happily. The waters were fresh, clean and full of fish, frogs and tadpoles. The people were all happy, as the atmosphere was friendly. Then, one day came...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 16 December 2009
Media is a partner in the fight against crime
This is an act worthy of recognition and praise. All leaders of important institutions in the country should copy from Tsimako. The commander of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), the director of Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS), the head of...
EDITOR 16 December 2009
The cycles of economic discontent
We have recently had our own cycles of exuberance and disintegration. But they are very different. In the nineteenth-century world, people rapidly picked themselves up after downturns and went back to business as usual. In that sense, the phenomenon...
HAROLD JAMES 16 December 2009
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