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Malaysian students in drugs scandal
Five of the students are alleged to have tested positive to drugs while the other five were arrested for failure to produce their passports to the police officers. According to information reaching Mmegi the students have been languishing in jail...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
Togo tragedy should be a lesson for Africa, and Europe
All preparations had been made - infrastructure, flights and accommodation. Investments had been made on re-developing a country otherwise ravaged by war. We do understand that this continent should and must, where possible, use such events as the...
EDITOR 12 January 2010
As I See It
The reporter writes, "All things being equal, Minister of DJS could be questioned for conflict of interest." Things being unequal in our world, who dare question him? His boss is his cousin, the President of our Republic; moreover there is no...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 12 January 2010
I wish there was never a year called 2009
The barbaric murder of John Kalafatis by security forces moved even the hard-hearted. Many thought the killing of Kalafatis could bring a stop to the extra judicial killings - how mistaken they were because the forces of evil continued as if...
12 January 2010
Mels reacts to 2010
The BDP manipulated the process, utilised government resources, manipulated government institutions consequently it manipulated the electoral system and "won": a landslide. This scenario is painful, and will go a long way in under developing this...
12 January 2010
Cartoon Strip 12.01.10
12 January 2010
Mines to shine as coal, base metals prices soar
BCL Mine, Morupule Colliery, African Copper and Discovery Metals are some of the local mines positioned to benefit from rising coal and copper prices. Last week, copper prices hit a 17-month high, triggered in main by a strike at a Chilean copper...
STAFF WRITER 12 January 2010
Indian investors show keen interest in Botswana
Speaking in Gaborone yesterday, at the Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority (BEDIA) seminar, representatives of Indian companies that were part of the visiting business delegation from the Asian country said they are willing to come...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
Tebby to reap over P700,000 from Domkrag deal
The deal will see Sethomo, popularly known as Tebby in local music circles, recording 45 constituency albums plus a 'Thank You' album for the BDP to celebrate their 2009 general election victory. Yesterday, BDP Executive Secretary Dr Comma Serema...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
Local artists get chance for residency in Mauritius
Application for pARTage residency is open to dynamic individuals from Africa who mainly work in ceramic or fibreglass sculptures. Interested artists are required to send three images of their works, and motivational letter outlining the reasons for...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
Satjilombe speaks out
He said when he it comes to payments, local artistes are often paid a pittance as compared to their foreign counterparts performing in the same show. "People should pay local artistes what they deserve. In many countries, they look...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 12 January 2010
Not ready to cut gas emissions-Mokaila
Molaila says that at the just ended Copenhagen Climate Change Conference they proposed that Botswana be allowed to keep on producing gases in development activities, reach the peak stage and thereafter decline its emissions like all countries. "A...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
Back Stage
It is held in awe in many quarters because nearly P2billion 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, which in...
SASA MAJUMA 12 January 2010
Fani clears air on Qatar trip
Fani said the trip, undertaken in December, was at the invitation of the president of the Asian Football Federation, Mohamed Hammam, who is said to be eyeing the FIFA presidency. "The visit was deemed necessary for networking and relationship...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
OrangeAFCON roars to life
The local launch of the 2010 AFCON was held at the Fashion Lounge in Phakalane where journalists and football administrators, among them Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, David Fani, attended. Orange would be running competitions during...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
BSA fails to secure sponsorship for women's league
BSA only managed to secure sponsorship for the men's league but nothing has been forthcoming for the women's game. BSA spokesperson, Kabelo Kwape said although they have thus far failed to secure a sponsor, they have not given up. "We have not...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 12 January 2010
New Tafic coach promises changes
Only the paper work prevented Shinde from being on the bench as he had to watch the game from the touchlines. "Hopefully, the issue of papers would have been ironed out before end of this week; I should be on the bench this weekend," said...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 12 January 2010
Mwaanga fumes after leg breaking tackle
BDF XI won the match 2-1. Mwaanga did not have kind words for Nico's assistant coach, Peter Muchina, criticising him for his post-match comments. Muchina said the referee was harsh on Phiri. Muchina, in charge in the absence of head coach, Paul...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 12 January 2010
MoE allays 'retrenchment' fears
Acting permanant secretary, Boeti Molake made these remarks after reports that staff at TT&D were unsure of their job security since the recommendation by the Organisations and Methods reviews (O&M) that the department be disbanded. These...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
CDC sub-divided to improve service
In an interview with Mmegi, CDC deputy council secretary for finance and administration Thupayamodimo Okaile said sub-councils are mandated to deal with issues within the jurisdiction of sub-districts. They deal with issues like motions and...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
Musician arrested for 'theft'
FRANCISTOWN: Local cultural musician and dancer Rejoyce Gaonakala, who goes by the name 'Jojo' in music circles, was last Monday arrested by the police for allegedly stealing household items from her boyfriend. Gaonakala is said to have had...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 12 January 2010
Defence attorney launches scathing attack on prosecution
Tshekiso Tshekiso of Kgalemang and Associates is representing Albert Kenosi (27) and Edwin Ookeditse (25) at the Francistown Magistrate Court in the case, which initially involved four others, who appeared in person.Two of the men have had their...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 12 January 2010
Man given eight months for malicious damage
English who destroyed prison property in a fit of rage last year appeared before senior magistrate Peggy Madandume yesterday. "I have taken into consideration the fact that he is a first offender," said Madandume. Though the sentence was wholly...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 12 January 2010
Accused asks to pray before answering
Instead of giving the guilty or not guilty plea Fani said, "I am requesting to pray before I can say anything. I would want my ancestors to instruct me as to what to say before this court." To which Rusike promptly replied: "You can pray outside this...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 12 January 2010
I am a civil servant- Nzwaligwa
Nzwaligwa is now officially the administrator in Gilson Saleshando's office. In a recent interview he called upon residents of Selebi-Phikwe to utilise the office and "stop associating it to any political party." Nzwaligwa's hordes of...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 12 January 2010
Wanted: BCP president
A section of the party favours Dumelang Saleshando not so because he can continue his father's legacy but most feel that he has done enough to lead the party. He is widely seen as the face of the party although other people say he is still young and...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
Is the public safe from SSG guns?
*Are members of the public safe from deranged armed officers? *Police Chief say the SSG armoury security is tight *Police officers doubt the trauma and depression counselling they recieve. There is a concern over the safe keeping of guns at the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETS
Correspondent 13 January 2010
BDP takes stock
"We want to find out what could have caused our losses in some areas and what made us win in areas that we have won and so on," explained BDP executive secretary, Dr Comma Serema, yesterday. His explanation was that the party has ordered a whole...
13 January 2010
New dawn as Bokamoso opens
Director of Corporate Services, Ogone Gaboutloeloe says that the 200-bed hospital opened on Monday but has not admitted anyone yet since it is its first week in operation. We have not accommodated anyone for surgery or maternity yet because we have...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
Thieves target new BHC houses
Police acting station commander at Gerald, assistant superintendent Ontiretse Ditsweu has however said they have the situation under control following intensive patrols by police and security officers. No arrests have been made in connection with...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 13 January 2010
Siviya retains Tati landboard chairmanship
The Tati Landboard executive elections are held annually but one of the 10-board members was absent on Monday when his colleagues endorsed Siviya, who is a social worker by training. The three candidates who slugged it out are Siviya, Mchive...
AMOGELANG GAEFHELE
Correspondent 13 January 2010
Decentralisation of council hailed
Raditanka said that under the new system, instead of the 174 councilors spend ing a lot of time debating development issues on sub-districts "these can be discussed by councilors from the concerned region," he said. "At sub-council level councilors...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
Man to rot in jail at the President's pleasure
Mhlanga has been in prison for the past 10 years for offences ranging from two counts of burglary, five counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, two counts of attempted murder, two counts of murder and a single count of theft. The man was...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
Fly has only himself to blame - judges
Justice Nick McNally, Justice Seth Twum and Justice Stanley Moore were responding to the arguments raised by Fly's attorney, who said that his client was not given a fair trial. Fly maintained that the Francistown High Court judge was biased and...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
Batswana drugged on Durban buses
Mmegi has learnt that some people from this country have been drugged in the Durban bound buses after their drinks were spiked. They would later be robbed of cash and other valuables. The car buyers prefer to carry United States Dollars...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 13 January 2010
old notes deadline extended
The extension was necessitated by the realisation that in some parts of the country, particularly in remote areas, members of the public and businesses still hold significant quantities of old banknotes and are experiencing difficulties in exchanging...
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
A dissident in China
Even the Copenhagen summit on climate change ended just the way China wanted: failure in its attempt to commit China, or any other industrial nation, to making significant cuts in carbon emissions, with the United States getting the blame. The...
* IAN BURUMA 13 January 2010
Act now to stem looming drug crisis
Take the many stories that have been reported in the media about Batswana students studying abroad who have been arrested for drug use. While we do not have figures to back our fear that drug use is widespread, Botswana is a fast developing country,...
13 January 2010
Cartoon Strip 13.01.2010
13 January 2010
Can energy be governed?
The key role of energy in global problems is clear. Some two-thirds of the greenhouse-gas emissions that are causing climate change trace back to fossil fuel use. A renewed scramble for oil is raising fears of a new generation of geopolitical...
* ANN FLORINI 13 January 2010
Bank Adjudicator warns against impulse borrowing
Presently, the bank rate is 10 percent, having been reduced by accumulative 5.5 percentage points during 2009 as inflation cooled off during the year. As a result, the prime rate offered by commercial banks declined consequently - to 11.5 percent...
STAFF WRITER 13 January 2010
A-Cap searches for more Uranium in Makgadikgadi
The company which is also at an advanced stage towards uranium mining in the Serule and Letlhakane areas, says in a statement that Preliminary interpretation of the data has identified 16 high priority radiometric targets for initial follow up. "...
STAFF WRITER 13 January 2010
Today's workspace
Lucas works during a paid public holiday - How should an employee who works on such a day be paid? There have been disagreements regarding how the Employment Act (Chapter 47:01) requires an employee who works on a paid public holiday or on a day...
Joseph Masango 13 January 2010
Ex-BBR housemates clinch T-shirts deal
Now Ramontshonyana and other former housemates have teamed up with the designers, offering to be the brand ambassadors of the designs in their respective countries. "As brand ambassadors they would market and wear (promote) the t-shirts and in...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
Molosi gets more Hollywood roles
According to Molosi, Given is a New Zealand/US thriller in which he plays a black British railroad worker working in New Zealand. The film revolves around the mystery of a robbery that Molosi's character helps solve without the character knowing...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
Luzboy returns with humour in comedy CD
In his debut comedy release, Daisy Bird le Maluza, which was released over the Christmas holidays, the former Yarona FM naughty presenter has opted to use a character called Daisy Bird, a drunkard, no-brain loose canon who says all the controversial...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
BACKSTAGE
Palavra e Utopia (2000) a.k.a Word and Utopia showed at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School yesterday (January 12, 2010). It is the second of four films honouring Manoel de Oliveira. This film presents the life of a Jesuit priest, Padre...
Sasa Majuma 13 January 2010
Btv ordered to stop AFCON broadcasts?
Btv transmitted live the opening match between Angola and Mali as well as the second match between Malawi and Algeria but failed to broadcast the Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso encounter on Tuesday. Reliable sources said Btv had been told to stop...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
Local demand for World Cup tickets high - Fani
Addressing journalists in Gaborone on Monday, BFA president David Fani said the association has been allocated a certain number of tickets for re-sale to local fans.However, fans can still buy tickets online or from authorised outlets in South...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 13 January 2010
Motlakase target top eight finish
The Palapye-based side have acquired seasoned campaigners in former Nico United and Ecco City midfielder Tony Selala, TAFIC utility player, Thalefang 'Tau' Molefe, former Extension Gunners and Police XI left-back Trevor Moiseraele, Owen Baruti from...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 13 January 2010
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