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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

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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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