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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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17 February 2010
Our Heritage
To get a grasp of how things worked in the past, it's well worth trawling down the length of the railway line and noting how this being alientated land, is distant from the major tribal capitals, and surprisingly how few trading stores were located...
Sandy Grant 17 February 2010
Credit ratings slip a notch
From a deficit of P13.48 billion in the current financial year, government will need to sustain another P12.1 billion deficit in the 2010/11 period, arising from an unprecedented drop in government revenues paired against the need to finance economic...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
Today's Workspace
Some common pitfalls that some key players in the work space should be on the lookout for...In the first part of this article, I indicated that the issue of whether or not someone is an employee has had its fair share of contest in the work space and...
Joseph masango 17 February 2010
Germans eye Botswana's energy and water sectors
The visit, which is the culmination of BEDIA's efforts to lure investors from around the world, is expected to boost foreign direct investment and trade between the two countries which is currently negligible. Speaking at a seminar to...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 17 February 2010
Kenya faces political 'meltdown'
Transparency International warned that Kenya risked turning into a failed state. A rift in the fragile power-sharing government developed after PM Raila Odinga announced the suspension of two ministers after corruption scandals. President Mwai...
17 February 2010
Libya bars Europeans in Swiss row
Diplomats say Libya has barred people from the Schengen zone - which includes 25 European countries.Reports say the measure is already in force at Tripoli's main airport. It follows an extended row that began with the arrest of Libyan leader Muammar...
17 February 2010
Guinea unveils interim government
The 34-member line-up was selected by interim Prime Minister Jean Marie Dore, appointed last month by the general in charge of Guinea, Sekouba Konate. The new caretaker government consists both of civilian and military leaders. Dore has pledged to...
17 February 2010
Saudi FM al-Faisal doubts Iran sanctions plans
Prince Saud al-Faisal said the threat posed by Iran demanded a "more immediate solution" than sanctions.He spoke in Riyadh alongside US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who earlier said Iran was "becoming a military dictatorship". On Tuesday,...
17 February 2010
Amnesty urges Burma to end repression of minorities
A report by Amnesty International says Burma's ethnic minority groups - up to 40% of the population - are important in the country's political opposition. But, the rights group says, activists face surveillance, harassment and discrimination when...
17 February 2010
Miss Botswana scouting in full swing
The scouting team has already covered a total of four areas - Francistown, Palapye, Jwaneng and Kanye. Some of the areas only had a few aspirants turning up to try their luck, probably with the hope of participating in the final Gaborone auditions,...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
Madonna's charity in land dispute
The Associated Press has reported that the village headman took the villagers' complaints to the local government, and that local officials have visited the area several times. However, Phillip Van den Bosche, who runs the foundation, said late...
17 February 2010
New twist revealed in Mandoza crash saga
Johannesburg metro police now say they don't believe the singer, whose real name is Mduduzi Tshabalala, was behind the wheel of the Mini Cooper that crashed into a palm tree in the northwestern Johannesburg suburb of Weltevreden Park on...
17 February 2010
My Star show starts in earnest
The show continues this weekend in Lobatse and in Palapye the following weekend, with aspiring contestants parting with P200 to register for the auditions. The star show is in its fourth year and has been consistently entertaining Btv viewers. The...
17 February 2010
Maluza leaves Gabz fm for Yarona fm
Luzboy, who made a name for himself as a controversial presenter with the guts to shock listeners with just about anything, has not been heard from since Gabz fm announced that its new general manager, Joyce Manase-Ntau, had taken...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
FA asks Warnock to explain comments on Cup referee
The 61-year-old called for assistant referee Trevor Massey to be banned for incorrectly awarding a corner that led to Villa scoring a late equaliser. "I hope he is suspended for a long time," said Warnock after the game. Warnock could face an...
17 February 2010
Black Peril in surprise lead
Black Peril were only promoted to the First Division this season but look set to sail all the way to the top flight if they maintain the tempo. Formerly known as Liverpool, the club leads the standings with 23 points one ahead of Ramotswa side,...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 17 February 2010
Sports Chat
Pirates' media officer must respect press The big encounter between Gaborone United (GU) and Orlando Pirates in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League was without doubt the highlight of the weekend. GU should be commended for successfully...
Mnqondisi Dube 17 February 2010
Makhwengwe explains Pirates' jersey
He said a Botswana Television (Btv) producer gave him the jersey to wear during the televised debate. Some sports fans argued that it was improper for Makhwengwe, as a BFA official to wear the Pirates' jersey. He explained that...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 17 February 2010
Black Peril in surprise lead
Black Peril were only promoted to the First Division this season but look set to sail all the way to the top flight if they maintain the tempo. Formerly known as Liverpool, the club leads the standings with 23 points one ahead of Ramotswa side,...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 17 February 2010
Credit ratings slip a notch
From a deficit of P13.48 billion in the current financial year, government will need to sustain another P12.1 billion deficit in the 2010/11 period, arising from an unprecedented drop in government revenues paired against the need to finance economic...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 17 February 2010
What are the presidents mumbling about?
According to the report, Mogae revealed that Nchindo threatened that if his wish was not carried out, he would expose the fact that former President, Ketumile Masire 'was bailed out' and that Debswana sponsored the BDP at general elections. The...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 17 February 2010
Modubule plans to rejoin BNF
The former BNF chairman was expelled by the party last year and made history when he became the first independent candidate to win a parliamentary seat. Now Modubule wants to make a comeback to his political home. Since his victory in Lobatse, BNF...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 18 February 2010
Ex-BHC boss waits for extradition verdict
The Botswana government is seeking the extradition of Rabana, who fled to South Africa about 10 years ago, while facing corruption charges in connection with the awarding of tenders for the construction of BHC houses in Block 5 in Gaborone. He is...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 18 February 2010
Bigwigs attend Nchindo memorial service
Among the mourners were former president, Ketumile Masire, President Ian Khama, Debswana MD Blackie Marole, former Chief Justice, Julian Nganunu, ministers Ndelu Seretse, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, outgoing De Beers Botswana Chief Executive...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 18 February 2010
A department marred by sleaze
An inquiry into allegations of irregularities at the Department of Student Placement and Welfare in 2004 unearthed a number of corrupt practices and maladministration. The investigation, chaired by Peter Siele, found that the department did not...
STAFF WRITER 18 February 2010
Nchindo's fears were false
Many had come to pay their last respects but others, ever curious, were looking for clues and answers to that nagging question: What is Nchindo's cause of death? Even after the memorial service, the jury is still out as to whether that question has...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 18 February 2010
Stop looting and corruption - Ntuane
He said there is a developing trend by some people close to power, to loot the government. Ntuane was making a comment on the budget speech on Monday. He cited instances where some ministers own companies that tender for the supply of...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 18 February 2010
MoE closes down Student Placement Division
Minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi told Parliament yesterday that the DCEC commenced investigations last year and has found incidences of fraud, major weaknesses in systems as well as unprofessional practices. "These findings reveal very serious system...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 18 February 2010
SA economy to resume growth in 2010, jobs a challenge
In its 2010 budget review, the Treasury said South Africa needed policy adjustments to drive faster and more inclusive growth, create more jobs, and reduce poverty. President Jacob Zuma's ANC government is under increasing pressure from its key...
18 February 2010
African Copper posts P252 million profit
Last January, operations at Mowana were suspended after the UK company suffered a cash flow crisis arising from depressed copper prices. The suspension came four months after the mine shipped its first concentrate. However, Zambia Copper Investments...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 18 February 2010
Interest rates seen unchanged despite inflation surge
The January increase, which is the second in a row, sees the annual inflation rate jumping out of the central bank's 3-6 percent inflation objective. The central bank has been implementing an expansionary monetary policy which saw interest...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 18 February 2010
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