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'Depressed' new mother escapes marina, commits suicide

*Deceased woman's sister sees her hanging from tree*Investigations afoot A Thamaga family is mourning the death of their daughter following an apparent suicide, which they believe could have been prevented, had staff at the Princess Marina...

GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 07 January 2010

Mzwinila brothers arrested over P200 000 Home Corp robbery

Information reaching Mmegi suggests that the Mzwinila brothers, their mother Elizabeth Surtee and other persons are alleged to have robbed Home Corp Furniture of properties worth over P200 000 during the festive season. Information reaching Mmegi...

ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 07 January 2010

Murder keeps police boss on his toes

Speaking to Mmegi in an interview yesterday, Mazwiduma said murder is one of the most serious crimes in the country. He explained that over the festive season, four murder cases were recorded in the district. "Two of the cases were recorded in...

CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 07 January 2010

Measles outbreak still ongoing, Ministry warns

So far 147 cases have been confirmed. The Ministry has however admitted that there is need for proper surveillance systems, case management and referral systems in order to curb the disease. Exposure to measles as well as failure to being vaccinated...

MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 07 January 2010

Our Heritage

Quite right.  In order to start off the year in a properly optimistic spirit I should probably have chosen a more cheerful photo than this one.  Yet it is a sign of the times that this particular image which will be only too familiar to...

Sandy Grant 07 January 2010

2010 World Cup has nearly passed us by

These are rabid optimists of course. Optimism is not always a virtue and at this point it is nothing but a vice. But even an optimist of that sort of level would have to stare the fact in the face - and the facts are not encouraging. As it is, 6...

07 January 2010

Cartoon Strip 07.01.2010

07 January 2010

The rising sons of North Africa

They are not alone. Mubarak and Gaddafi, along with Tunisia's Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria, are among the world's oldest and longest-serving heads of state. All four face the ticklish problem of succession, and...

* WOLFAM LACHER 07 January 2010

"Collapse of SACU could sink Botswana - study" - a response

According to the article, Botswana is facing economic jeopardy due to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) which is threatening to break up after the signing of the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement (IEPA) by Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique...

07 January 2010

Business confidence high in 2010-Poll

In a summary report of the Business Expectations Survey(BES) conducted by the Bank of Botswana between September and November 2009 business confidence went up to 47 percent  and this will be maintained in the first half of 2010. "There appears...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 07 January 2010

Mma-Ramotswe finally airs on Btv

Batswana were given festive cheer when Btv aired the full movie on November 30, ahead of the subsequent seven part series, which was shot a year after the first installment. The seven part series, according to Btv's acting director, Lesole Obonye is...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 07 January 2010

Vampire film attracts Batswana teens

Some of the most talked about movies that premiered around that time include 2012, Avatar and The Twilight Saga: New Moon. One of the things that make New Moon Stand out is that it attracted younger audiences. This reviewer got the chance to join...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 07 January 2010

16 World Cup teams confirm base camps in SA

South Africa has feverishly wooed teams to camp within its borders and efforts are paying dividends. Other Southern African countries have been busy canvassing with the hope of attracting teams and enjoy the benefits of the first World Cup on African...

MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 07 January 2010

Upbeat tennis team leaves for Zimbabwe

The team, which comprises four boys and four girls will compete in the Under-14 and 16 categories. The duo of Kutlo Bosilong and Dimpho Legoreng carry the nation's hopes in the Under-16 boys' category while Lesego Mojadife and Phatsimo Ruele will...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 07 January 2010

We can't afford league break during AFCON

The marathon league is expected to finish early in order to avoid disruptions during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the first to be played in Africa. While the Premier League office has seen it fit to accommodate the World Cup, there would be...

MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 07 January 2010