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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
Botswana intelligence community costs more - study
According to the study entitled A Study Into The Size Of The World's Intelligence Industry Botswana's intelligence sector outstrips, in terms of expenditure and agents employed, many countries in the region and even those countries of a similar size....
STAFF WRITER 08 January 2010
This is the way to live
BOROLONG: Except for the road accidents that killed two villagers just before Christmas and New Year holidays, Borolong is an epitome of peace and tranquility- a kind of place that people in other places in Botswana can nowadays only dream...
08 January 2010
Selebi-Phikwe schools do well in JC exams
Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) located in this town are always in the top 10 when Junior Certificate (JC) results are released. Speaking to Mmegi in an interview, Meepong Junior Secondary School headmaster, Sechaba Oabile, said they have done...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 08 January 2010
Tati Siding residents end of year development projects review
Indeed the new Government regime, with its fifth D for delivery requires the current Civil, Traditional and Political Leadership to ensure that everyone pulls together. This was underscored by Kgosi Nkgageng on welcoming residents to the end of year...
OGGIE B. MARUAPULA 08 January 2010
What shall we tell orphans in the bar?
A senior citizen who is familiar with the history of Gaborone claims that this area, probably a strip like the chaotic and bloody Gaza in the Palestinean Middle East, was so named Jinja and not Ginger, in April 1979....
TOM ONIRO
Correspondent 08 January 2010
A diary of the festive season
In particular that it is a waste of time, energy and money, to have to go home to some village. In his view, having one's entire life in the City and not having to trek to some village is desirable. Well, I am reflecting upon this as it is a hobby of...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 08 January 2010
Botswana and India in diamond trade deal-report
Although government and Debswana officials remain tight-lipped over the latest development, Indian website LiveMint said an agreement was expected to be inked during the current visit of India's vice-president Hamid Ansari to Botswana which starts...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
BotswanaPost seeks tariff increase
In the 2009 annual report, BotswanaPost chief executive, Pele Moleta says that profit targets could not be achieved with tariff levels remaining at suboptimal levels after having been last reviewed in 2006. Moleta said: "It is desirable that tariff...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 08 January 2010
2010 rosy for Hana Mining
According to its four-phase plan, Hana Mining will conduct a scoping study this year, which will determine the Ghanzi Project's economic viability. The study will involve establishing indicated and inferred resources, water access studies, project...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 08 January 2010
Long queues as notes deadline passes
Although the bank had announced the dates for the notes change over, the deadline was not as much publicised as that of the sim card registration leading to many people either missing or forgetting about the deadline. In Gaborone, long queues of...
BRIAN BENZA and ISAAC PINIELO 08 January 2010
10% GDP growth expected in 2010-Analysts
Renowned economist and E-consult managing director Keith Jefferis says that as the economic climate warms up, this year will see a marked change from 2009, although fiscal sustainability and keeping spending under control will again be one of the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
How the system failed Kagisano
This has become a cliche, used by the courts, Social Services and related departments around the world. But just whose responsibility is it to ensure that what is in the best interest of the child prevails? Take the case of 16-year-old Kagisano...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
Solo B - towards a viable music artistry
For this reason, under Sir Seretse Khama, the government decided that education would be free for all. For a big country with a tiny population the focus was on conventional occupations and careers such as accountants, lawyers, engineers, economists,...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 08 January 2010
Peering into 2010 arts
There are indications that this will be a great year as it has been predicted that the economic downturn, which negatively impacted the arts last year, will be over in the first quarter of 2010. Another cherry on the top is that Botswana's...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
Backstage
It is held in awe in many quarters because nearly two-billion pula was spent on making it. But throwing money after a film does not necessarily make it a great one. There is an irony in the title of this film, as it comes from an old Sanskrit word,...
Sasa Majuma 08 January 2010
BOOK REVIEW
Zakes Mda (2009) "Black Diamond: A Novel". Rosebank, Johannesburg, Penguin Books, Paperback edition, 207 pages, P 179. ISBN 9-780243-02619-8. Available at Exclusive Books. Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD Black Diamond: A Novel by Zakes Mda is...
08 January 2010
Power to BPC
Reports from Zimbabwe indicate that the power utility, Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and their Zimbabwean counterpart ZESA have signed a US$ 8 million power deal that will see Botswana getting at least 40 megawatts from Zimbabwe. The money will...
08 January 2010
Whither Botswana
A front-page headline in the January 06 - 12, 2010 edition of The Botswana Gazette read: "End of free education?" The headline was prompted by recent remarks by a senior official in the ministry of education urging parents to prepare to...
Dan Moabi 08 January 2010
The sky falls in on China?
This mantra for equality was actualised by way of legislation and emphasis on the social advancement of women. Post Mao China however is experiencing a reversal of this policy position. China under reform has witnessed spectacular economic progress...
08 January 2010
Cartoon Strip 08.01.2010
08 January 2010
Lobatse derby is here
After starting the current league campaign on fire, Gunners are clear favourites to send their blood rivals to the cleaners. Mapantsula have shocked many people in the football fraternity with their early season form, which have seen them going into...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
Surtee gets bail, her co-accused locked up
The Extension 2 Magistrate Rebaone Mmereki granted bail to Surtee after her attorney dismissed an application by the police to have her detained pending completion of their investigations. The attorney argued that she was not a threat to the police...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
BFA disagreements stall Kgotlele's hearing?
It is said that the association's National Executive Committee (NEC) is divided over the manner in which to conduct the hearing. A source close to the developments told Mmegi Sport that some members preferred an independent committee to hear the...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
Can Angola do it on home soil?
Angola (Black Antelopes)Coach: Manuel Jose (Portugal)Key players: Flavio, Gilberto, Manucho and LoveThe opening game against Mali on Sunday will prove important for the hosts. The game will be used to gauge if the hosts can go all the way. On paper,...
08 January 2010
Ivory Coast tipped to win AFCON
Fabian 'Fabi' Zulu (Former Zimbabwean international) Mmegi: Who do you think will win AFCON? Ivory Coast Mmegi: Why do you think they will win?Everything has run smoothly for Ivory Coast in the build-up to the tournament as compared to other...
08 January 2010
2010, Africa's year
It is almost five years since FIFA president, Sepp Blatter pulled out a piece of paper from an envelope, which pronounced South Africa as the first ever African country to host the World Cup. The rainbow nation as South Africa is affectionately...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
Gunners terminate Mogotsi's contract
The move has shocked the hard-working former Notwane star and the player has since called on the Lobatse giants to release his registration book so that he can find a club before the transfer window closes on January 31. In an interview with Mmegi...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
Softball body in bid to raise funds
The party is meant to raise funds for the national women team's trip to the International Softball Federation (ISF) fast pitch World Championships to be held in Caracas, Venuezela in June. The afternoon tea party will be held at the Gaborone...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 08 January 2010
Matobo festive season tourney hailed a success
At least P12,000 was raised from gate takings which was used as prize money for the teams that participated. Ntobgwe Young Fighters emerged the winners in the round robin tournament and pocketed P2,460 for their efforts. Second-placed Matobo Movement...
STAFF WRITER 08 January 2010
Soweto tour
The winners, Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu used to live 50 metres apart on this street and Hector Pieterson, 13 year-old boy who was the first casualty of the 1976 Student uprising was shot at the corner of Vilakazi and Moema street . Orlando...
THALEFANG CHARLES 08 January 2010
Mochudi floggings: When modernity clashes with culture
The use of the cultural institution of Bogosi to restore what is seen as order and curb alcohol abuse and other social vices associated with alcohol abuse has caused a furore between the royal leadership and ordinary people in Kgatleng. Some Bakgatla...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
Polygamy still popular for many
Some argue that the fact that some people keep multi-concurrent relationships proves that there is a burning desire for people to have more than one partner. In Botswana, polygamy is no new concept. Many grandparents in this country married...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
Soldier shoots lover, lover's mother then flees
The shooting is said to have occurred at Lephaneng- one of the newer wards in the village. The women who miraculously survived the shooting were by Thursday still hospitalised at a health facility the police did not want to disclose for fear that...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 08 January 2010
Quiet festive in Mabutsane sub-district
According to Kebaitse, no fatalities were recorded during this period. However, a 30-year-old man will be charged for operating public transport in an ungazetted route on December 24. The bus, which operates the Jwaneng-Kanye route had an accident...
STAFF WRITER 08 January 2010
CoA Judge President urges officers to work Timely
During the opening of the first session of CoA in Lobatse yesterday, McNally said 'we do not seem to have progressed beyond 2008 Volume I'. "This is a serious matter, which I commend to the attention of the AG", McNally said. McNally was also...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 08 January 2010
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