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Snap election has costly implications
Alternatively what would happen if the President is forced to call a snap election because the Barata-Phathi faction leaves with most of the seats that would make it virtually impossible for him to govern? A snap election would be the...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 18 May 2010
Are the proposed BMC Act amendments in the producer's interest?
Part 1 is an explanation of the underlying purpose and principles of the BMC which few technically understand. Part 2 will explain each proposed amendment, its implications and the BCPA's recommendations in respect thereof. Purpose and...
18 May 2010
Winter is no excuse to stop exercising
Temperatures drop significantly in winter, and as a result most people prefer to spend most of their time indoors, either at the office or at home. Outdoor activities are shelved until the beginning of the warmer season. Engaging in exercise or...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
The hazards of drinking during pregnancy
This is in spite of repeated warnings by health experts that taking alcoholic drinks by expectant mothers poses serious hazards to the unborn baby. According to Doctor Lufungula Pepe of Polani Private Clinic in Francistown, drinking during pregnancy...
OLEBILE NDEKE
Correspondent 18 May 2010
Kanjabanga speaks
Mmegi: Do you go to church? Kanjabanga: No. My mother and father raised us to be independent to make our choices and did not force us to go to church. But my mother encouraged us to engage in extra-curricular activities like sports and boy scouts. I...
18 May 2010
Open letter to AG
The emerging social and political relationships naturally affect the mode and processes of their regulation within the nation. More specifically are the mushrooming of political parties in the country that force Batswana to make informed decisions...
MD Lecha 18 May 2010
Boko ahead on points,but does he have a license?
The race for the BNF presidency pits attorneys, Gabriel Kanjabanga and Duma Boko, against acting president and legislator, Olebile Gaborone. In the dog-eat-dog encounter, the 'weaker' candidates have reportedly resorted to dirty tactics of...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
Welcome BMD, but the world is hard!
There is a newborn political baby, the Botswana Movement for Democracy. There is certainly a visible crack in the BDP. A new doubt has forced itself into our minds as a political equation and particularly so in the mind of the BDP itself. Its...
18 May 2010
BMD: Fresh coffee or old wine in new bottles
Those who call in have shown support for the party. Opinions in and around little gatherings also seem in support of the 'Orange' as some have christened it. Whether an 'Orange revolution' will ensue is still open to debate, that the political...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 18 May 2010
Fighting fire with fire: the Khama response to crisis
Leaders come with different style, demeanor and manner. Some are 'soft' to the extent of being viewed as weaklings while others are abrasive in the extreme and are viewed as outright dictators. Within this continuum, are Lions and Foxes, according to...
18 May 2010
Preconception Check-up Important For Parents
This action not only shows parental responsibility but helps in ensuring a healthy pregnancy. In most instances, women do not realise they are pregnant until after the first crucial weeks have passed. When Kedi Pelontle, a mother of a 13 months-old...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
Chadibe Route - An Ordeal For Commuters
A sane trip to Chadibe village - situated about 25km southwest of Francistown - is supposed to take not longer than 30 minutes. But due to the extensive delay at the rank, one can expect to reach home after about three hours. This means that the...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 18 May 2010
Press freedom - the midwife of democracy
Thomas Jefferson, the former president of the United States and author of that country's Declaration of Independence in 1787 had this to say about newspapers: "The basis of our government being the opinion of the people the very first object should...
18 May 2010
Democracy and floor crossing
Twelve years later, despite the unanimous adoption of this motion, the law banning the defection of Members of Parliament and Councillors is yet to be passed. The vexing specter of floor-crossers is once again upon us, due to the imminent mass...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 18 May 2010
We want our country
To refresh your minds Professor Sen cites a study of certain societies where free flow of information and freedom of the press makes them less prone to poverty, underdevelopment and civil strife. In...
18 May 2010
Paying tribute to Batswana WWII veterans
As mentioned in previous editions of Mmegi, the efforts of Batswana soldiers that took part in this war have been inadequately recorded. Bechuanaland as Botswana was known back then, was dragged into the war by its colonial master, Britain. One of...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
BCC boss quits but keeps the spirit
Mmegi: When did you join the BCC? Modiega: In 1993. I was coming from Kgolagano Theological College but before then I had worked for Botswana Cooperative Bank as an accountant. Mmegi: So how did you find the Lord? Modiega: I grew up in the Roman...
18 May 2010
Let Justice Take Its Course
A few weeks back some individuals who are reported to be in the employ of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) appeared in court on charges of Mr Kalafatis' execution. The accused have since been granted bail. Since the matter is now subjudice, we will...
18 May 2010
Etecetera II
Oh dear. Of course they had 13 very dramatic years at Old Palapye (1889-1902) between one and the other. But since that opening apology has brought us back to generally overlooked questions concerning the relevance or otherwise, to today of heritage...
SANDY GRANT 18 May 2010
Health Chat
AnswerFolliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles, the tiny pits in the skin from which hair grows. Usually, the inflammation is due to infection with staphylococcus bacteria or a fungus. Chronic skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis...
KIRAN BHAGAT 18 May 2010
Issues In Education
Thanks to the State President Seretse Khama Ian Khama's leadership style of visiting some places liker Xaixai, Khwee and Sorilatholo. If his unannounced visits covered some of the boarding schools with remote area children such as Salajwe in...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI
S.WEEKS 18 May 2010
The Winners Code
The young man had dug a hole in the sand by the seashore and was running with a bucket in his hand between the sea and the hole. He would go to the sea and fill the bucket with water, and then come back to the hole and empty the water into the hole....
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 18 May 2010
Sebele's sentence increased
Kgosikwena Sebele, who is also a former president of the Customary Court of Appeal, was slapped wit
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
Murder accused has bail revoked
Francistown High Court judge, Justice Modiri Letsididi refused to grant bail to Matapa again, when the accused made a reapplication yesterday. When Matapa was initially given bail, one of the conditions was that he would not come to Francistown...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 18 May 2010
NACA to share HIV/AIDS research findings
Addressing the media in Gaborone yesterday, NACA's National Coordinator, Richard Matlhare, said their information to be disseminated covers 106 research findings. The second National HIV/AIDS/STI/ORID Research Conference (NHASORC II) will bring...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
SPERA advocates use of local languages
The workshop that was organised by Letloa Trust, which is part of the Kuru Family Organisations (KFO) Support Programme for Education in Remote Areas (SPERA) - an initiative of KFO, has therefore recommended San-friendly schools, as mainstream...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
'BCP is against Mochudi floggings'
Addressing the launch of the new BCP at the White City freedom square on Saturday, the party's vice president, Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang, said they do not condone the prevailing situation in Kgatleng. Gobotswang described the BCP as a champion of...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 18 May 2010
Nyangabgwe taken to task over baby's amputated finger
Little Tuelo Moloi is going to grow up without the ring finger after alleged "gross negligence" by the Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital led to the finger being amputated. At two months old, the baby girl was taken to the hospital by her mother, Tapiwa...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 18 May 2010
Ntime scoops BNFYL presidency
Ntime garnered 144 votes, whilst Selala and Madome received 117 and 80 votes respectively. Besides the presidency, Ntime's lobby-group won all the executive committee posts-from vice-president to administrative secretary. The vice president is now...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
Masisi questioned about party allegiance
Masisi has been associated with the Barata-Pathi faction of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has since morphed into a fully fleshed opposition party, the Botswana Movement for Democracy(BMD). When challenged, albeit indirectly by one of...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 18 May 2010
We say 'Bravo' to our soccer teams
In almost all the divisions winners have been crowned. Black Peril and Miscellaneous Football clubs have won the South and North first divisions, respectively. We take this opportunity to congratulate Muchacho, the former Gaborone Premier League...
18 May 2010
As I See It
These were the words of the leader of the British Conservative Party David Cameron after his meeting with Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace on May 12, 2010: "Her Majesty the Queen has asked me ...... and I have accepted." The May 6, 2010...
Michael Dingake 18 May 2010
Selefu 18 May 2010
18 May 2010
Trade finance still a worry despite recovery
Practitioners in the $10-trillion market are now talking to regulators to ensure that efforts to stop banks hiding toxic assets do not make it harder and costlier to extend trade finance, traditionally one of the safest forms of credit. The World...
18 May 2010
Tutu: SA's Gutter politics would hurt Mandela
Tutu, who led the campaign for Mandela's release, admitted his generation had been naive in thinking the altruism of the anti-apartheid struggle would inoculate against corruption in the democratic era. In an interview by email prior to his speech...
18 May 2010
Tsvangirai wants SADC summit on Zim
"The party urges the immediate convening of a SADC summit to resolve the matter which SADC summit should clearly discuss the road map to an election and gurantees to the legitimacy of this election," Tsvangirai told a news conference after an...
18 May 2010
Somali rebels fire mortar bombs at MPs' rare meeting
Insurgents fired mortar bombs at the building in Mogadishu, triggering retaliatory shellfire from African Union peacekeepers. There were rowdy scenes in the chamber earlier as members voted to remove the speaker, who had criticised the PM. The...
18 May 2010
Niger Delta militant backs Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan
Victor Ebokawe, also known as General Boyloaf, told the BBC that, because President Jonathan is from the region, he understands its problems. Ebokawe also said that Jonathan should contest next year's elections. Militants have carried out attacks,...
18 May 2010
Back Stage
Nights of Cabiria (1957) a.k.a Notti di Cabiria is being shown today only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School by the Gaborone Film Society. This is the third of four classic films from Italy. The fourth, next Tuesday is also by Federico...
Sasa Majuma 18 May 2010
TIA declare: We're here to stay
The group, well known for their hit track, We here have established roots in Namibia through chief executive officer, Ryan Blaze, who is studying at the Namibian Polytechnic in Windhoek. At the moment, II Phresh have released nine new fresh tracks,...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 18 May 2010
Can Eunice emulate Naledi and Kitso in My Star show?
She was in the same show with the duo when it started in 2007. Back then Eunice made a big impression during the inaugural singing talent search in 2007 when she reached the Top 7, where she was eliminated by the impeccable Kabo Matlho, who...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff writer 18 May 2010
Togo ban lifted, face Zebras
The Zebras, already in a formidable group that has Tunisia, Malawi and Chad, will now have an additional opponent in Togo who were thrown in Group 11. Togo, whose leading player, Emmanuel Adebayor recently announced his retirement from international...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
Mchachos' defensive approach was key to promotion
That they had to win the last game of the league against fellow promotion chasers Letlapeng FC of Ramotswa made the moment even more special. Lally Oabile's displays on the day left many wondering who that No.12 was and his goal in the 45th minute...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 May 2010
Match-fixing allegations abound
Although Botswana Premier League general manager, Phuthego Setete said his office has not received any reports of match fixing, some clubs have allegedly been involved in the illegal practice. The Saturday match between Nico United and Motlakase is...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
Chiefs to fire Mondo?
Sources said the management is not happy with the coach's tactics after the club failed to win silverware for the second season in a row. The Zambian coach was blamed for the team's loss to rivals, Township Rollers in the Coca-Cola Cup...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
Govt has BoB support for deficit funding
BoB's support clear the way for finalisation of a bond issuance programme and eventual tabling before the winter Parliament which sits from July. Government also plans to draw down on its reserves in funding the deficit arising in the 2010/11...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
Orapa plant to ease load shedding-Marole
Minister Ponatshego Kedikilwe was accompanied by his Permanent Secretary, Gabaake Gabaake. The two major projects toured were a 90-megawatt power plant and a one-million cubic metre storm water dam.The water project was initiated solely by the...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 May 2010
Snap election has costly implications
Alternatively what would happen if the President is forced to call a snap election because the Barata-Phathi faction leaves with most of the seats that would make it virtually impossible for him to govern? A snap election would be the...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 19 May 2010
Are the proposed BMC Act amendments in the producer's interest?
Part 1 is an explanation of the underlying purpose and principles of the BMC which few technically understand. Part 2 will explain each proposed amendment, its implications and the BCPA's recommendations in respect thereof. Purpose and...
19 May 2010
Winter is no excuse to stop exercising
Temperatures drop significantly in winter, and as a result most people prefer to spend most of their time indoors, either at the office or at home. Outdoor activities are shelved until the beginning of the warmer season. Engaging in exercise or...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 19 May 2010
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