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Joina has vicarious responsibility - ex-worker
Nyakaswa was working for Joina's law firm in 2005 when he was attacked by a hostile client in Gantsi. Nyakaswa had travelled to Gantsi, Northwest District, to execute a court order to attach the man's house. But in a brutal attack, the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 February 2010
Stray livestock worries Roads Dept chief
Roads Department director, Kabo Kote said yesterday that since one-year contracts for more than 20 companies who were responsible for animal control on roads expired last November, the department has been burdened with maintaining, and patrolling...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
MP raps Mogo landboard for poor filing system
Raletobana was briefing Gabane residents during a recent well-attended Kgotla meeting he addressed in the village. "Every time you go to the landboard offices to make a follow-up on applications they will tell you that they are still dealing with...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 16 February 2010
Nchindo discussion on Facebook
Facebook is a social network that connects people with their friends and others who work, study and also those who share beliefs; be they political or religious. Since Nchindo was reported missing, there have been a lot of postings on Facebook, as...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
Presidency not commenting on Nchindo death
When asked what he felt about Nchindo's death, Mogae said: "For any family, the loss of a father and husband is a tragedy. But beyond that there is nothing that I can say," he told this reporter. Mogae was once a close friend of the deceaseds, but...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
Sebele to lose customary court of appeal presidency
Sebele has been jailed for four years after he was convicted by Molepolole magistrate Dumisane Basupi for stealing a billy goat worth P800 belonging to Mhiko Gabatlale of Sojwe. The spokeperson in the Ministry of Local Government, Tigele...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
Forensic report confirms Nchindo identity
Police spokesman senior superintendent Dipheko Motube yesterday revealed that the first portion of the investigation was to find the identity of the body. "We can state that the remains found at the said spot on February11, were those of Mr Nchindo....
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 16 February 2010
Nchindo: Dead men tell no tales
One thing is clear though. Nchindo is dead. While waiting for the final DNA results, the police have not definitely confirmed his death. But his family would not have gone to the length of issuing a media statement, organising a memorial service...
STAFF WRITER 16 February 2010
The roots of China's rapid recovery
For much of the world, China's ability to shrug off the global financial crisis and maintain a strong growth trajectory in 2010 and 2011 seems too easy. But securing China's growth has been anything but easy. The strong, decisive, and deftly timed...
* FAN GANG 16 February 2010
The hard life of Zim imigrants
The revving of the old engines makes the exhausts belch out heavy dark smoke that pollutes the air. The raucous roar is deafening. Hawkers, who have pitched their stalls on the pavement beside these buses, are engulfed in smoke. They stand up ranting...
RUSSO LUMA
Correspondent 16 February 2010
Celebrate Mandela by solving current problems
It was a watershed moment for the people of South Africa as well as for people of African origin anywhere and anti-racists and democrats around the world. Mandela's image, fist raised in the air, thousands of people looking on, will remain etched in...
EDITOR 16 February 2010
As I see It
Welcome the belated decentralisation of Local Government
With the introduction of the fifth D - 'Delivery,' the current administration has apparently correctly identified Local Government as the critical arm that can deliver services more efficiently and more effectively to the people in the villages in...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 16 February 2010
Selefu 16 February 2010
16 February 2010
Japan economic growth exceeds expectations
This is the equivalent of an annu lised increase of 4.6 percent. However, despite the growth in October to December, the economy contracted by 5 percent over the whole of 2009.China now rivals Japan for the rank of the world's second-biggest economy,...
16 February 2010
Stanbic Bank launches Pop and Win Campaign
"There is a significant number of people and small companies that do not have bank accounts. These people do not understand the importance of having bank accounts - be it a personal or business account. Some businesses are not developing - not...
16 February 2010
Experts probe CFL bulb disposal
The assessment will be held at the multi-million Pula Gamodubu regional landfill, which serves Greater Gaborone and parts of Kweneng District. SAPP officials are in town for the regional organisation's 34th General Meeting. The organisation's...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
Anti-globalisation is counter productive-Stanchart boss
Despite the benefits and opportunities that international trade has provided not just to Africa, but throughout the world, the arrival of the global economic crisis has precipitated a growing movement toward protectionism and nationalism and...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
Rain washes away Miss Valentine pageant
The Miss Millennium pageant is held outdoors but on Sunday a heavy downpour washed the show away. Everything was set for the occasion and even the patrons turned up clad in Valentine colours. It looked like it was going to be a great evening...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 February 2010
Back Stage
Taking Root won in 2008 the Human Rights Award at the Durban Film Festival; the HotDocs Festival in Toronto, Canada, Audience Award; and the Full Frame "Women in Leadership Award" at the Documentary Film Festival. These awards tell a prospective...
Sasa Majuma 16 February 2010
Mainline churches to host music concert
The event, to be held at Botlhale English Medium Primary School, will be held under the theme: A masedi a tuke - meaning 'let the light shine'. The event spokesperson Christopher Kikoyo said through raising funds for the under privileged they are...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 16 February 2010
Btv could adopt Japanese, Brazil ISDB
The technology will be unveiled in Gaborone during a one-day seminar scheduled for the Btv auditorium next Monday. The Department of Broadcasting Services (DBS) will host the seminar. DBS director Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo says in a release that they...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGW
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
Ency hits the local fashion scene
According to one of the founders, Kennedy Lesole, the label was inspired by the American tragedy dubbed 9/11 when 3,000 people perished during the September 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre in New York. "It was around that time when...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
Mouthwatering Coke ties beckon
Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Extension Gunners, Township Rollers and TAFIC are all through and will be joined by former Premier League champions, ECCO City Greens and Mogoditshane Fighters. Defending champions Uniao Flamengo Santos and Gaborone United (GU)...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
Mothibi must quit BNOC-Kemoeng
BNSC executive secretary, Kitso Kemoeng said Mothibi must leave BNOC after the council gave her a job. "This is a straight forward matter, Mothibi has to quit," Kemoeng said. He asserted that they cannot apply the regulations selectively. Kemoeng...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 16 February 2010
Mantle appointed BFA vice president
BFA president, David Fani announced that Mantle has replaced Vincent Seretse who resigned on February 3 to focus on his new role as specially elected Member of Parliament In a statement, Fani said that in addition to his new role, Mantle will...
STAFF WRITER 16 February 2010
Defeat leaves Santos with mammoth task
Two goals in each half gave the hosts a healthy lead going into the second round on February 27. Santos' assistant coach, George Mogopodi said his team played well but was undone by what he termed unfair decisions from the referee which gifted Costa...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
China charges tycoon over fraud
He was arrested on suspicion of share manipulation in November 2008, a month after he had been labelled China's richest man. He was placed under investigation and two months later, resigned as the director and chairman of the chain of 1,200...
One of the richest private entrepreneurs in China is to stand trial accused of bribery, insider trading and illegal business dealings. 16 February 2010
Clinton warns Iran 'becoming a military dictatorship'
She said Iran's elite army corps, the Revolutionary Guard, had gained so much power they had effectively supplanted the government. Earlier, aides revealed Clinton would press Saudi Arabia to help persuade China to support a tougher stand against...
16 February 2010
Sudan's SPLM launches poll campaign to beat al-Bashir
Targeting the country's marginalised millions, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) is campaigning for the presidential and legislative polls in April under the slogan "hope for change". Presidential candidate Yasir Arman, who is actually a...
16 February 2010
Egyptian Coptic murder trial opens and is adjourned
The accused pleaded not guilty at the opening of their trial, despite having initially confessed to the shooting. The authorities said the attack was in revenge for the rape of a 12-year-old Muslim girl, allegedly by a Copt. Following the reported...
16 February 2010
Kenyan president lifts suspensions of two ministers
But hours later the suspensions were lifted as Kibaki said Odinga did not have the authority to suspend. The two suspended ministers have denied any personal wrongdoing. There had been growing calls for ministers to resign after millions of dollars...
16 February 2010
Presidency not commenting on Nchindo death
When asked what he felt about Nchindo's death, Mogae said: "For any family, the loss of a father and husband is a tragedy. But beyond that there is nothing that I can say," he told this reporter. Mogae was once a close friend of the deceaseds, but...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 16 February 2010
The roots of China's rapid recovery
For much of the world, China's ability to shrug off the global financial crisis and maintain a strong growth trajectory in 2010 and 2011 seems too easy. But securing China's growth has been anything but easy. The strong, decisive, and deftly timed...
* FAN GANG 17 February 2010
The hard life of Zim imigrants
The revving of the old engines makes the exhausts belch out heavy dark smoke that pollutes the air. The raucous roar is deafening. Hawkers, who have pitched their stalls on the pavement beside these buses, are engulfed in smoke. They stand up ranting...
RUSSO LUMA
Correspondent 17 February 2010
Nchindo cremated:its finish and Klaar
The Nchindo family spokesperson and lawyer, Parks Tafa confirmed to Mmegi that the cremation was done in a private ceremony attended by less than 20 people. He said the ceremony was done in accordance with the wishes of the family. In...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
Batswana urged to grow indigenous fruit trees
Speaking to Mmegi during an interview, Seloma said that indigenous trees bear nutritious fruit and that growing them will not only improve the diet of locals but will also help preserve them. "After acquiring my farming plot, it came to my mind that...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
Inequality not so black and white
"From a policy point of view it is important to flag the fact that intra-African [black] inequality and poverty trends increasingly dominate aggregate inequality and poverty in South Africa," noted the report, Trends in South African Income...
17 February 2010
Haiti: A creditor, not a debtor
In Port-au-Prince, Haitian economist Camille Chalmers has been watching these developments with cautious optimism. Debt cancellation is a good start, he told Al Jazeera English, but "It's time to go much further. We have to talk about reparations and...
* NAOMI KLEIN 17 February 2010
Phatsimo CJSS student dies during marathon race
The school headmaster, Richard Bashe confirmed the incident to Mmegi, saying the student died after running two lapses of the 12 rounds marathon during the Selebi-Phikwe cluster competitions.He explained that students are expected to produce...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 17 February 2010
Merafhe to address factionalism in Francistown
The vice-president who is also a central committee member was sent to the second city December last year after allegations of improper conduct were leveled against some BDP operatives. The Francistown region is known to have been divided with some...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
Man found guilty of defilement
Sentence is to be passed on February 22, after the prosecution has ensured that Mabengano has no previous conviction. In the meantime he will be remanded in custody awaiting the passing of the sentence. The clean-shaven 27 year old auto-mechanic,...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 17 February 2010
WUC blames council for water crisis in Borolong
A high-powered Monday meeting addressed by an initially apprehensive Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) Deputy Chief Executive, Godfrey Mudanga at the Borolong kgotla to brief residents, failed to come up with a solution and it appears the residents...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 17 February 2010
BGCSE pass rate declines
The Botswana Government Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) results released last Thursday, show a decline of 1.98 percentage in the pass rate. While there are many students who passed with flying colors registering eight A stars and one A...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
Matambo dashes Phikwe residents' dreams
Speaking during a budget review dialogue, organised by the Botswana Conuncil for Non-governmental Organisations ((BOCONGO) on Monday, Botswana National Front (BNF) publicity secretary, Moeti Mohwasa said the future of Selebi-Phikwe and the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 17 February 2010
NDADI is the new BONELA boss
Known for his uncompromising human rights position Ndadi, in his element even on the day of his coronation used the occasion to make known his organisation's stand on human rights issues in prison. He urged government to recognise that prisons...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
Ntuane re-tables constitutional review motion
"That this honourable House requests government to establish a broad based commission to undertake a comprehensive citizen centred initiative to review the republican constitution adopted on September 30, 1966 and such a review process to be...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 17 February 2010
OP discusses BPC tariffs hike
For nearly three years, the BPC has returned losses to its sole shareholder, government, owing mainly to the increasing costs of supplies, material and operations set against virtually static tariffs. While the corporation's rising expenses have been...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
Parents need to focus on parenting
However, there are those who are now in a different position. They find themselves pondering what the future holds for them. These are those who did not do well in their studies. While there are students who are not necessarily academically gifted...
17 February 2010
Project Syndicate
BERKELEY - Europe is now moving ineluctably toward a bailout for Greece. There will be emergency financing. There will be conditions. There will be the obligatory promises by the government in Athens. This will make it possible for the Greek...
Barry Eichengreen 17 February 2010
Botswana govt is unbelievable
It lied about the forced nature of the evictions in 2002, it put police into its relocation camps in 2005 to stop the Bushmen returning home, firing on them with baton rounds, it destroyed their water reserves and knocked out the borehole inside the...
17 February 2010
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