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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
We salute Venson-Moitoi's move
We welcome the ministry's decision - belated as it is. We say belated because a lot of the rot that the DCEC would have investigated and exhumed would have been there for many years. The director of the department, who was only transferred there in...
EDITOR 18 February 2010
Selefu 18 February 2010
18 February 2010
Europe's Trojan horse Project Syndicate
This will make it possible for the Greek government to service its debt. The markets will settle down. The longer-term consequences will not be savoury, but they will be problems for another day. Some will say that the fatal mistake was allowing...
Barry Eichengreen 18 February 2010
Will Greece go to the IMF?
Over the past few decades, the International Monetary Fund became associated with excessive fiscal austerity, extreme political insensitivity, and - since the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 - with an out-and-out stigma. Countries borrowed from...
* SIMON JOHNSON 18 February 2010
My Star Family Day huge success
Scores and scores of Francistown residents and their children flocked to the hotel, as they wanted to see the stars they usually see only on television. The entertainment-starved northern city became alive as all roads led to the Marang...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 February 2010
Splash back at Lions Park
Some remember it as the best venue for the group to host its festivals as it provides a lot of space for revellers who often come in large numbers to watch the hugely supported South Africans. Some still cannot forget that fateful night when a...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 February 2010
Don B speaks out on anti-alcohol CD bias
Speaking to Mmegi Showbiz in an interview, Botshelo, whose stage name is 'Don B', said he and the other "renowned musicians" were left out of the recent recording of the 12-track music album, stating that the selection of the artists was unfair. The...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 18 February 2010
Ferguson hails 'devastating' Rooney
Two clinical headers from Rooney took his season's tally to 25 goals and ensured United have the advantage for the second leg of the last-16 game. "He's in devastating form, they could not handle him in the second half. He was marvellous," said the...
18 February 2010
CAF nominees revealed
All three footballers played vital roles in their countries qualifying for June's World Cup in South Africa. Samuel Eto'o has already won the award three times from 2003-2005. Drogba took the honour in 2006, but his Chelsea team-mate Essien has...
18 February 2010
Selolwane sparks but future still uncertain
However, his future at the Cape side still hangs in the balance. It was a frustrating night for Ajax until the 82nd minute when Selolwane scored from a tight angle after his team mates had fluffed several chances. The Botswana international was...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 18 February 2010
Still no ambulancea at Coke Cup matches
The importance of having an ambulance at matches was highlighted once again during last Thursday's game between Police XI and Mogoditshane Fighters when an injured player had to be ferried to the hospital in a private car. A member of the Coca-Cola...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 February 2010
BOKA moves closer to getting karate hall
The facility behind the National Stadium is expected to be complete in August. The Japanese government has donated P700,000 to finance the project which was scheduled to start last year but was delayed due to bureaucracy. Speaking at the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 February 2010
DA susapends MP for swearing in Parliament
"After consultation with our Parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, I have today written to the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Honourable Max Sisulu, to notify him that, in light of her recent conduct in the House, the DA has acted to suspend...
18 February 2010
Obama condemns Uganda anti-gay bill as 'odious'
"We may disagree about gay marriage, but surely we can agree that it is unconscionable to target gays and lesbians for who they are whether it's here in the United States or ... more extremely in odious laws that are being proposed most...
18 February 2010
EU renews sanctions on Zimbabwe
Former foes President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai united in a coalition a year ago, but have not agreed on several key reforms. The EU sanctions target 200 people and 40 firms, linked to Mugabe's ZANU-PF party, over rights...
18 February 2010
Commercial flights to Haiti to resume Friday
Commercial flights ended on January 12, when a 7.0-magnitude earthquake killed more than 200,000 people and damaged many of the country's buildings, including some at Toussaint Louverture International Airport, in the capital. The first flight will...
18 February 2010
Kenya ministers 'boycott cabinet'
The two men clashed on Sunday after Odinga suspended two ministers accused of corruption - only for Kibaki to reverse the decision hours later. A spokesman for Odinga's party says the prime minister can no longer function properly in the...
18 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 18 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 18 February 2010
Mpho Molosiwa, best BGCSE student
Molosiwa, who was schooling at Naledi Senior School in Gaborone obtained A* in Chemistry, physics, mathematics, English, agriculture, geography, commerce and computer studies. "I expected to perform well but not to do this well. I am so happy," the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
VAT increment, a double blow far Selebi-Phikwe
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo announced in his budget speech last week that the VAT increase which is effective from April, is one of the many measures that the government has taken to get total estimated revenues...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 19 February 2010
GCC struggles awith waste
Since the beginning of the year, the city council has been using its facilities and personnel to provide waste management services. However, the council is not coping and there has been irregular collection of refuse in Gaborone. GCC spokesman,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 February 2010
Mukokomani disciaplinary hearing set for this weekend
The elections became controversial when Lekang Mukokomani stood against Tebogo Matlhogonolo, contrary to the party caucus agreement. He made the situation worse by nominating an opposition councillor to deputise him. Mukokomani told Mmegi in...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 19 February 2010
Housekeeper found dead, no suspects
Superintendent Thomas Junior Letebele of the CID says that they are looking for the murderer and are appealing to the public to help with any information they might have. He says that the housekeeper, aged between 25 and 29, was found by her...
VIVIAN NTHWESANE
Correspondent 19 February 2010
Kabo Sebele finally granted bail
On Wednesday, Justice Newman reversed the decision by Molepolole magistrate Nehemiah Moguni, who denied Sebele bail and remanded him in jail for a further 14 days last week. Sebele was arrested with two others, after they allegedly threatened...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
Goodhope SSS hit by critical water shortage
It is alleged that students and some staff members started using water from the tanks about a fortnight ago as the school experienced yet another water supply problem. Some students told Mmegi yesterday that they have gone without water...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
New adult basic education programme launched
According to the curriculum blueprint, whose expertise was sought from UNESCO's lifelong learning, the ABEP framework integrates the ongoing curricular components or sub programmes of literacy and post literacy into a comprehesive and coherent...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
BCP cllrs plot against Phikwe deputy mayor
He said he is aware that some councillors from the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) are planning to pass a vote of no confidence in him for incompetence but whether it will be effective remains to be seen. He said he knows the names of councillors who...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 19 February 2010
BONELA to fight Gov't over 'gay' rights
Homosexuality is regarded as abominable and sinful, it is perceived as a crime and homosexual sex is punishable with a possible jail sentence if convicted. Section 164 of the Penal Code defines it as "carnal knowledge of any person against the order...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
Kazungula police arrest duo carrying P400,000
Speaking to the police District Administration Officer (DAO)based in Kasane, Superintendent Sazi Benson Mphinyane, confirmed the incident yesterday. "We were working on a tip-off following information that there was a BMW car destined to cross the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
Who will succeed Ian Khama as president?
It is an open secret that Vice President Mompati Merafhe will not take over from Khama after 10 years. There is a school of thought that Merafhe will only hold the fort until 2014. Initially it was felt that Merafhe would only serve for a period of...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 February 2010
BFTU calls for constitutional court
BFTU secretary general Gadzani Mhotsha said at a press conference in Gaborone yesterday that the court battle between President Ian Khama and then ruling party secretary general, Gomolemo Motswaledi has shown that the president is too powerful and...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
Defaulting affiliates owe BFTU P500,000
Speaking at a press conference, BFTU secretary general Gadzani Mhotsha said that about 12 affiliates have failed to pay the arrears with some having defaulted for 12 months. The BFTU has 30 affiliates. The BFTU constitution's clause 4.2.3 stipulates...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
BTU castigates Tshireletso over transfer remarks
Describing the assistant minister's remarks as unfortunate and not responsible for her new portfolio, BTU secretary general Keorapetse Kgasa adviced Tshireletso to have an open door policy so that teachers can approach her with their concerns instead...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
MP calls for relaxation of expatriate permits
He said there is too much scrutiny on the applicants and they give up and opt for other competing countries in the region resulting in slow economic growth for Botswana. Kwelagobe said the Ipelegeng programme could be used in the construction of...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
Why I did not attend Nchindo service-Mogae
"On that day, I had engagements I could not opt out of and so I could not make the service," he explained. He said his wife was at the service to be with the Nchindo's in their time of bereavement. He said he did not inform the Nchindo's of his...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
Civil society groups discredit budget proposal
The criticisms were made at a budget analysis meeting organized by the Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO), Tuesday evening. The meeting was held under the theme: "Budgeting for Social Justice - Towards the Realisation of...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 19 February 2010
Btv to pay INTELSAT P130 million
The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board's (PPADB) website lists its decision on tender number PR 17/1/418-2, in which the Department of Broadcasting Services sought "authority to renew contract for provision of satellite transponder...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 19 February 2010
Barclays reports profits up 92 percent
The figure was boosted by the sale of its BGI fund management arm to US firm BlackRock last year. Stripping this out, profits were £5.6bn compared with £1.6bn in 2008, though that figure included hefty write-downs. The bank, which did not...
19 February 2010
SA budget deficit at 7.3 pct of GDP in 2009/10
South Africa's budget moved back into deficit in 2008/09 as it ramped up spending to counter the effects of its first recession in almost two decades, after a few years of small budget surpluses. The economy exited the recession in the third quarter...
19 February 2010
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