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Talks with Khama are over, says Sesana
Roy Sesan, the leader of the First People of Kgalagari, yesterday declared that peace talks with President Ian Khama on possible resolution of their land issue are over and he is taking the war to another level. In a telephone interview from...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 19 January 2010
Dumelang is the man
There is no doubt in our minds that BCP would be making a right decision by electing Dumelang Saleshando its president. In my view Dumelang or Dums as he is fondly known is the best person at the moment to lead BCP, now that leaders such as Dr...
19 January 2010
Grand Phikwe plans to start in April
The initiative is being driven by the Selebi-Phikwe Economic Diversification Unit, set up within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning three years ago. Projects planned for Phikwe's diversification include tourism activities around the...
STAFF WRITER 19 January 2010
Zambezi Agro-project to cost over P5bn
The ZIACDP is a three-pronged project whose first primary objective includes extracting water from the Zambezi into a 20,000 hectares greenfield farming area about 50, 000 kilometres from Kazungula. The second phase includes taking the water to the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 19 January 2010
LEA urges procurers to source from local SMMEs
Neo Mahube, LEA corporate stakeholder and communications manager, made these remarks at a LEA seminar, last week. She said LEA would act as an intermediary to supply and ensure the satisfaction of both the procurer as well as the...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 19 January 2010
Matsieng part ways with Eric Ramco
The group has already released their own funded album, Sa re nyedi sa re tseke, which began hitting the music shelves late last year, although sources say the group has had to re-record the album to correct certain things in the initial recording....
MONKAGEDI GAOTLOBOGWE
Staff Writer 19 January 2010
G4 promises to tell no lies in 2010
The 23-year-old, who was set to release his album in September last year, said part of his resolutions this year include delivering to his fans effectively. He even promises to organise thrilling stage performances just after his appearance on local...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 19 January 2010
BACKSTAGE
I'm Going Home (2001) a.k.a Je Rentre La Maison is being shown today only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. It is the third in a selection of films being shown to honour Manoel de Oliveira, the great Portuguese director who turned 101...
Sasa Majuma 19 January 2010
Rollers' lead cut
Rollers went into the weekend with an eight-point lead over second placed Mochudi Centre Chiefs. The Kgatleng side dispatched Police XI 3-1 in Molepolole on Saturday, to heap pressure on Rollers as the lead was cut to just five points. Rollers' fans...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 19 January 2010
BMC falter as Notwane revival Continues
Although BMC coach, Mike Sithole has vowed to get his side out of the relegation zone, games are running out as the Lobatse side has played 15 games and collected only seven points. Playing at home, many had expected Ezinkomo to register a win more...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 19 January 2010
BSA to discipline teams over unplayed fixtures
Gatalamotho and Wells both from Jwaneng, failed to honour fixtures against BMC and Blue Angels. Botswana Softball Association (BSA) competitions organiser Kelebogile Lepodise said action would be taken once investigations are complete. Lepodise...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 January 2010
Nganunu is still missing from the bench
The official opening of the legal year is scheduled for February 2 but the ceremony might commence without the presence of Chief Justice Julian Nganunu who is still recuperating at home after spending two months in hospital. He fell sick and was...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 19 January 2010
African tourney eludes Botswana junior players
Chantel Van vureen and Gorata Keabile lost to their Lesotho counterparts in the Under-14 girls' finals while the boys were knocked out in the first round of the competition. In the Under-16 girls category, Phatsimo Ruele lost to Ntswaki Mkhele of...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 January 2010
Botswana realises MDGs- UNDP
Speaking ahead of an oncoming progress country report that will be published on Botswana's performance in attaining the MDGs, Sakaeyo Baitshepi said that Botswana has covered milestones in the fight against HIV/AIDS, especially through the country's...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 January 2010
Gabane road tarring project awaiting fund approval
This followed a report of the Kweneng District Council (KDC) meetings by the village's councillors. Councilor Ofentse Mareme (Gabane North East) said the concerned ministry is yet to approve the funds needed for the road construction. "...So far, it...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 19 January 2010
Justice for Maun man shot by police
An inquest will call for criminal prosecution if it is established that there was an element of negligence. The inquest started its hearings in Maun last month. It has since postponed the hearings to next...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 January 2010
Ministry of Youth engages youth in the North
This took place between January 4 and 15, 2010 right across the country. The interactive orientation sessions outlined the application guidelines and served as well as the checklist. The recently re-formulated Youth Development Fund, which is...
OGGIE B. MARUAPULA 19 January 2010
Congratulations Princess Marina
Last Friday we were all pleasantly surprised to hear that our very own Princess Marina Hospital has for the first time conducted heart surgeries and to top it all these surgeries were successful. This is indeed a huge step and we can only...
19 January 2010
AS I SEE IT
'Liberty, equality and fraternity' is the slogan coined by the philosopher leaders of the French Revolution of 1789, it was popularised by the Fourth Estate alias the media. This slogan sums up the fundamental principles of parliamentary democracy....
Michael Dingake 19 January 2010
Cartoon Strip 19.01.2010
19 January 2010
Judgement reserved in Nchindo case
The appellants are also seeking to have signed statements from the state witnesses, to have discussions with state witnesses, as well as documentation and particulars of all the charges they are facing. They already lost the bid at the High Court...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
Over 300,000 simcards await de-activation
Although there have been reports that the deadline for simcard registration has been extended for 31 days, the Botswana Telecommunications Authority (BTA) spokesman Patrick Nyelesi yesterday told Mmegi they expect the unregistered 303, 368...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
BNF Mabiletsa is Assistant Speaker
Parliament Speaker, Margaret Nasha confirmed Mabiletsa's appointment to Mmegi in an interview. She said that she appointed the Botswana National Front (BNF) member of arliament for Kgatleng East to the post in the last parliament session. "I...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
Beware of the dent in the can
If so, then your life may be in danger. This is because canned goods are not immune to spore-forming thermal resistant micro-organisms that can cause botulism - a paralytic illness that can lead to respiratory failure in extreme cases. The...
DEEPIKA NATH
Correspondent 20 January 2010
TEC to hold education fair
Speaking at a stakeholders briefing yesterday, TEC's executive secretary Dr Patrick Molutsi said the fair would advise Form Five leavers and the working force on which career paths are marketable in Botswana. He asserted that the fair would be used...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
Recession leads to high demand in plots
The assistant landboard clerk, Bareng Mponape, said since the closure and retrenchments at some mines surrounding the area, the number of people looking for plots has increased significantly compared to past years. He attributed this to the fact...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 20 January 2010
Why a child would commit suicide
Senior Clinical Psychologist, Mahmudur Rahman tells Mmegi that children are very sensitive people who suffer emotional frustrations from a lot of sources that parents may not be aware of. He says that usually pressures are from classmates who...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
Government releases anti-alcohol album
The anti-alcohol music will blaze on the two government radio channels, but the bulk of the CDs may gather dust in government offices because there is no distributor for the album, officials have confirmed. According to Themba Sibanda, a public...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
Local made juice-making machine for sale
The Ministry of Agriculture, through its Department of Agricultural Research (DAR), will soon present the juice-making machine to the public. Stephen Chite, a research officer, tells Mmegi that the machine is estimated to be ready for sale...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
Let's assist our brothers and sisters in Haiti
Thousands have lost lives, in fact official estimates put the figure to a staggering 50 000- and still counting. Everyday rescue workers discover dead bodies from the mangle and debris of what now remains as a trail of destruction left in the wake of...
20 January 2010
The google that can say no
I sit on the board of Yandex, a Russian search company with a roughly 60% market share in Russia, compared to Google's 20% or so. I am also an investor and advisor to AnchorFree, the company that offers Hotspot Shield, a publicly accessible virtual...
*ESTHER DYSON 20 January 2010
Cartoon Strip 20.10.2010
20 January 2010
Japanese firm scouts for mining joint ventures
Since setting up shop in Lobatse two years ago, JOGMEC has sealed a P18 million joint venture arrangement with Discovery Metals Limited for the exploration of platinum and nickel in north-eastern Botswana. The Japanese parastatal has also sealed...
STAFF WRITER 20 January 2010
ZCI restructures African Copper debt
The credit facility would be worth more than $31-million. African Copper said in a statement that the facility would place its borrowings from ZCI on a more permanent footing. The two bridging loan facilities would be refinanced by African Copper...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
FNBB northern regional branch opens in March
The bank's head of marketing and communications, Bomolemo Selaledi says that the new building in Francistown was established as part of the bank's expansion programme. The building is spacious and modern, providing a more comfortable workplace. It...
KARABO SENAME
Staff writer 20 January 2010
Yoho prepares to drop rap CD album
They will be releasing a first ever HIV and AIDS oriented rap compilation anchored by leading rap stars, Zeus, Scar and Kast, as well as seven other upcoming rappers. The list of the seven rappers includes T-bo-Touch, Chubs, Cibil Knight, Tref,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
School children release album but lack cash
The youngsters released their first album in 2004 but were unable to sell because they could not get it on the market due to lack of funds; and now they find themselves in the same predicament on their second album. Small Mavella is a kwaito pair...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
Yes, Konkrete is simply untouchable
However, one gets a better feel of Konkrete when he raps in Kalanga as this is the language he uses to better express himself. Even if you are not Kalanga or cannot understand the language you are likely to feel the impact of Konkrete's tracks and...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 20 January 2010
Dignash, Tumi, Sly, all for Gabz FM?
Bissau, the son of businessman Parks Gaobakwe, has announced that he is in talks with Gabz FM in a move that could usher in some radical changes. The plan includes presenters like DJ Sly of RB2, who is penciled to do a 12-3 drive show, Dignash...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
Injury-hit Chiefs face Motlakase
Captain Tshepo 'Talk-Talk' Motlhabankwe and Sekhana 'Nandos' Koko have been ruled out of tonight's game because of injuries while first-choice goalkeeper Barolong 'Toldo' Lemmenyane and midfield maestro Dirang Moloi will be assessed by the medical...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
Motlakase chase four Chiefs' players
Motlakase secretary general, Modise Molefe told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they are looking to bolster their squad with Oteng Moalosi, Mpoeleng Mpoeleng, Othusitse 'Jabu' Pilane and Elijah Montsho. The players, except Mpoeleng who only joined Chiefs...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 20 January 2010
SPORTS CHAT
The game between defending champions, Gaborone United (GU) and current contenders for the throne, Township Rollers was a good advert for Botswana soccer. A good crowd turned up for the match while both teams dished good soccer. Two moves in the game...
Mqondisi Dube 20 January 2010
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