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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
Over 400 Basarwa disenfranchised last year- Sesana
Meanwhile the independent Electoral commission (IEC) principal spokesman Osupile Maroba has confirmed that indeed the names of the five villages listed by Sesana do not appear on the voters roll. Gantsi District commissioner Utlwang Kerekang also...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
TEC should take education fairs to major centres
We cannot help but admire their recently launched Botswana Education Fair to be held in March. The fair will certainly inform form five leavers and the working force on which career paths are marketable in Botswana. Better still potential students...
21 January 2010
Compliments of the season
The second semester has just begun and on Tuesday, 5th January, my child went to join the long queue (this has unfortunately become a disturbing culture at this institution despite all the technology at its disposal) to pay her fees. From there she...
21 January 2010
Cartoon Strip 21.01.2010
21 January 2010
Agric Insurance finally launched in Botswana
This week, Agrinsure Botswana a joint venture effort between South Africa's Farmers Technical Insurance Services Company (FTISC) and Alexandra Forbes Botswana, was officially unveiled to stakeholders in the industry. According to Agriculture Hub...
BRAIN BENZA
Staff writer 21 January 2010
CEDA loan book grows by P190 million
The increased investment in projects left the CEDA loan book standing at P546.4 million at the end of the 2008/09 financial year. Of the total, applications towards the services sector accounted for 44 percent of the approved projects, while...
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
New Haskins building to open soon
"We will be opening in the next two months for those who want to lease out shops," he said. He says that Haskins will not be occupying any of the suites as they are strictly for leasing. Haskins is one of the oldest and successful commercial...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
DJ Fresh routes for own radio station
The Daily Business says DJ Fresh, Thato Sikwane the DJ now working for 5FM, is joining a consortium applying for a broadcasting licence for a new Johannesburg station. Should broadcasting regulator Icasa green-light the bid, the Big Dawg's roar will...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
Wizards stir to life with clarion call to Afrika
A music album is a costly project and one would expect a recorded artist to work on promoting their albums instead of churning out new ones. Perhaps this attitude reflects the tough competition within the music industry. And not to be left behind is...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
Young actor Molosi seeks Khama blessing
The 2009 play portrays Molosi as Botswana's founding President Sir Seretse Khama, in an award-winning stage solo performance that he (Molosi) wrote himself. In it, Molosi demonstrates how the late Khama was successful in bringing two different worlds...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 21 January 2010
Mongala issues GU warning to Pirates
Pirates and GU meet in a CAF Champions League preliminary tie next month. Mongala admits his club is miles ahead of GU in all respects but says anything can happen in a game of football. The first leg of the preliminaries is set for the weekend of...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 21 January 2010
World Cup raises HIV fears
"People have free movement between the two countries making it easy for people to interact even sexually and otherwise. This will affect Botswana because if people interact sexually, some may be having HIV and other infections," he said. He...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 21 January 2010
Misfiring Mabogo pleads with GU fans
After missing clear-cut chances in the two games, some supporters have been wondering why the Reds signed him. Their argument is that Mabogo was a bench-warmer at Chiefs and the management could have gone for a player who has been banging goals. "I...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
Soldiers sacked for stealing
The duo, who held senior positions, were accused of stealing 20 toners at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks in July 2006 and using military vehicle to transport the them to Motupu's house. Representing them, attorney Phadza Kgalemang argued that the BDF...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
Parents advised on pre-schools
According to an official at the Department of Pre and Primary Education at the Ministry of Education, Grace Seetso, parents often get to sign contracts with schools under policy terms, which they are not familiar with, and this later results in...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
Mma Mhlongo's relatives to do their own investigations
A close source of the family revealed that the relatives intend to go to South Africa to carry out their own investigations after noting that the police were not putting much effort in the matter. The source said that they are worried that time is...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
Abusive father nabbed
Kutlwano Police Station commander, Superintendent Rodney Nkokwe said the man was arrested on Saturday after reportedly battering and inflicting severe injuries on his five-year-old daughter. It is alleged that the abuse has been taking place for a...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 21 January 2010
Woman stabs alleged rapist
He said the man had invited the 22-year-old woman of Kgaphamadi to his house in Area 'W' where he threatened her with a knife and raped her. After the alleged rape, the man is said to have fallen asleep allowing the woman to grab the knife from him....
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 21 January 2010
Murder suspect, allegedly robbed by relatives
Youngman Dube, 46 is languishing in prison awaiting trial after he allegedly killed his wife in November last year. Apparently, the matrimonial home that Dube shared with his deceased wife Haniffah remained unoccupied after the tragedy and was...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 21 January 2010
Our Heritage
But how many are still around? And if any of those few have a better photo of this particular building (and of Standard bank), I would be grateful for a copy. I have reproduced this photo from an article entitled, 'A Capital Is Born', by...
Sandy Grant 21 January 2010
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