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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 21 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...
21 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...
21 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...
21 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 21 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...
21 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 21 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...
21 May 2010
Our heritage
What a lovely contrast to today! On the other hand a break down did mean that you had somehow to fix it yourself or you were in one - that is a fix. i.e. in trouble. Mention of that awful stretch of road around Mookane reminds me of Minister...
Sandy Grant 21 May 2010
Robben prefers 'nice' Bayern to Mourinho negativity
Robben faces his old manager when Munich play Mourinho's Inter Milan in Saturday's (tomorrow's) Champions League final. "He puts out a winning team, it doesn't matter if it's done with nice football or not," winger Robben told BBC Sport."The...
21 May 2010
Blanc will leave Bordeaux to become France boss
The 44-year-old former Manchester United defender guided Bordeaux to the 2009 league and cup double but his side ended this season without a trophy. The French federation confirmed: "We have reached an agreement with Laurent Blanc as the coach of...
21 May 2010
Cameroon face tough test in Group E
CameroonThey have never been the same since they reached the quarterfinals in 1990, but remain a formidable force. There was a period when they dominated the continent at the turn of the millennium but they never translated their form to the World...
21 May 2010
First Cut
In October last year, in my column headlined "Success breeds jealousy and creates enemies," I highlighted the enormous potential of Township Rollers to emerge as champions this season. The league race had just entered the sixth week and it was early...
Tshimologo Boitumelo 21 May 2010
Inter, Bayern eye treble
The Italian and the German sides both completed domestic doubles and the cup and will be eyeing a treble. All eyes will be on Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho, who has previously won the Champions League with home club, FC Porto. The Portuguese is...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 May 2010
10 countries set for athletics meet
Botswana will host South Africa, Angola, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Sychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar in the athletics meet. Athletes aged 17 and under will take part in the competition that will be used as a qualifier for the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 May 2010
Spartans vow to end Troopers' dominance
Troopers have successfully defended their title for five consecutive seasons. Spartans' captain, Sylvester Noke said his team is strong enough to win the league this year. He said that they proved this during the pre-season tournament a fortnight...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 21 May 2010
Mission accomplished for Paul Moyo
Credit must go to the man who has done much for Botswana football, Moyo, who has seen great talent including the Moloi brothers, Pontsho and Dirang pass through his hands. He was roped in by Tafic to help the team avoid relegation, and when he...
KARABO SENAME
Staff Writer 21 May 2010
BOKA chief Nkwe seeks re-election
Nkwe has been at the helm since 2007 when he took over from Ookeditse Malesu. Nkwe said he wants to continue running the association in order to accomplish his vision for sport. He said focus has been on infrastructure development and that, if...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 May 2010
Liau, desperation and elation -Football fanaticism and pride
Liau. Noah (Mokoetane) Liau that was his name but we all knew him as Liau or Diau in Setswana. That's what he was called. Heavy-looking. Big body, short legs. A slow methodical walk. Arrogant walk. Confident walk. And at that time when confidence in...
21 May 2010
Be MOBILE, Premier League in sponsorship talks
Although BPL general manager, Phuthego Setete refused to comment on the issue, impeccable sources said negotiations are under way. It is said that the two parties are close to sealing a deal with figures the only sticking point. "They are close to...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 21 May 2010
Forgotten Mosquito on the verge of collapse
The Selebi-Phikwe side has been sliding down the divisions and finds itself in the lowest tier in Third Division.When Monang, as Mosquito is alternatively referred to, was promoted to the Premier League in 2006/2007, there was reason to...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 21 May 2010
Letlapeng brace for play-offs
Letlapeng coach, Enos Mmesi believes that his charges will use the second chance to take the team to the Premier League. Mmesi said his players showed good character when they fought from 1-0 down to force a late 1-1 draw with the ultimate...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 21 May 2010
Moment of truth in relegation battle
Killer Giants, Jwaneng Comets and Boteti Young Fighters will know their fate after the weekend matches, with two teams playing their last Premier League games, at least for a season. All the three are doomed and their only chance for survival will...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 May 2010
Sudan censors two newspapers
Authorities went to the offices of the Ajras al-Hurriya, which is linked to the former southern rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement and the Independent daily, al-Sahafa, and confiscated articles. "At 8pm, three security officers came to the...
21 May 2010
Part found from Afghan plane crash
Raz Mohammad Alami, the deputy chief of the Transport and Civil Aviation Ministry, said the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) informed the ministry that a part of the Pamir Airways plane had been found. An investigation is...
21 May 2010
Will farm project mean the river runs dry?
Thihako Mukena paddles his mokoro slowly across a soccer field, pointing with a smile towards the goalposts that barely clear the water's surface. Heavy rains in Angola months earlier have meandered down the Okavango to his doorstep: the river is at...
21 May 2010
Gun battle erupts between rival Madagascar forces
It was not immediately clear whether there was any political dimension to the clash, which erupted as political players on the Indian Ocean island struggled to find a way out of a crisis sparked by a March 2009 coup. The shooting broke out when army...
21 May 2010
Djibouti warns of 'disintegration' of Somalia
Guelleh appeared before the United Nations Security Council in New York to plead for action, saying he called for help in October 2008 and could deliver the same speech again now, "given the frozen nature and persistence of the problems facing the...
21 May 2010
AfriForum's Malema complaint referred to high court
"I think we can safely accept that the high court wields the bigger stick ... I accept that," magistrate Alvin Chaitram said. He said that although he was disheartened by the referral and was ready to set a trial date, he would accede to the request....
21 May 2010
Project syndicate
BERLIN - As the recent UN and Washington summits have demonstrated, nuclear arms control and disarmament are among the top issues on the world's political agenda. They are likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. Indeed, 2010 will determine...
Klaus naumann 21 May 2010
Whither Botswana?
"As a matter of good and ethical practice, we are cautious with controversial issues. We avoid gossip, rumour, petty scandals, and issues that are not conducive to nation building, libellous and defamatory news items, and unconfirmed allegations in...
Dan Moabi 21 May 2010
The dilemma of the insurance industry in Botswana
If there are names that bring a rein of terror in the Insurers, brokers, agents, their employees and lately even their siblings, it is NBFIRA. The name has become synonymous with certain individuals in its membership whose credentials and...
21 May 2010
How can Duma fm be such easy target
We understand private radio station, Duma fm, has fired three of its employees for what is widely believed to be politically motivated reasons. A press release from the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) says a well-known rabid attack...
21 May 2010
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Fran Afrique at 50
Even before French President Charles de Gaulle took office in 1958, he foresaw the wave of revolutionary nationalism that would soon sweep across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. As French president, he sought to circumvent that tide...
* SANOU MBAYE 21 May 2010
Gaborone speaks
Mmegi: What is your full name?Gaborone: Olebile Marakadu Gaborone.Mmegi: What does Marakadu mean?Gaborone: It refers to ant bears (Thakadu tse dintsi).Mmegi: Are you married?Yes. I also have four children who are now grown ups.Mmegi: Are you a...
21 May 2010
BDP expels Mmolotsi
The secretary of the committee, Lee Lesetedi, confirmed that Mmolotsi was expelled because he did not attend the disciplinary meeting. Lesetedi said the MP was informed to appear before the committee in good time. Mmolotsi was charged for...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 May 2010
When the world runs out of diamonds
For the continent's diamond producers, still dependent on Western markets for over 50% of final retail demand, the outlook has been less certain. Although sales have recovered from the lows of the crisis, there is little reassurance on the...
21 May 2010
Call to cut president's powers reaches new crescendo
Constitutional lawyer and veteran politician, Dr Ludwig Sondashi, has suggested that to enhance the country's democratic governance there is need to trim some of the powers of the president. Sondashi, who served in the cabinets of presidents Kenneth...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 21 May 2010
Tati Nickel introduces GM's walk, for charity
The GM for TNMC, Sebetela Sebetela, told journalists at a press conference held in Francistown on Wednesday that the mine has decided to introduce the GM charity walk to their annual activities, to help in addressing the needs of the people. "We...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 21 May 2010
Decolonising the mind: What's in a language?
The mastery of language has intricate links to a people' identity; what they perceive about themselves and the core of who they are. What is clear about this line of thought is that the more you speak your language, the more you better understand...
21 May 2010
Rape; a sad reality in our society
"I knew the guy who raped me when I was 17 years old- what they call acquaintance rape - and although I did have a crush on him, I wasn't ready to have sex with him. I had always heard about rape victims who became afraid of men and did not want to...
TUDUETSO TEBAPE 21 May 2010
John Makgala, UB Associate Professor
The 39 year old who describes himself as a middle-aged man says; "I am just passionate about writing and research. I believe in back breaking hard work and iron self discipline." Makgala has moved through the ranks since he joined the University as a...
21 May 2010
BNF congress 2010 - back from the brink or deeper into the morass?
However, congress offers the party members the distinct opportunity to rebuild their organisation which was plunged into a crisis by the current leadership. This congress comes at time when the fortunes of the organisation were dealt a body blow by...
21 May 2010
Church resumes worship in Mochudi
The relieved leader of the church, Bishop Seamogetswe Keoleletse confirmed that they have resumed normal business in Mochudi. He said so far their services have not been disrupted. Keoleletse said the police are handling the cases in...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 May 2010
Bishop Kgosiemang finds peace at last
Peace has returned to the life of former Mochudi Dutch Reformed Church priest, Mmoni Kgosiemang, who is now leading her own church. Rewind the clock to the period between 2004 and 2008, four years of hell for the woman priest who endured persecution...
21 May 2010
Teaching the boy child emotional intelligence
Usually it is the defenceless woman killed by her boyfriend or husband, who later on commits suicide, meaning that two lives are lost, sometimes more as in some cases, close friends and relatives are caught in the crossfire. The reason for these...
RUSSO LUMA 21 May 2010
Education officers threaten court action
One has already approached lawyers, Monthe Marumo Attorneys. He was recalled 'to resume work as normal' without any explanation for their interdiction. They were interdicted for alleged misconduct amid allegations of mismanagement, corruption and...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 21 May 2010
Young Batswana seek radical amendments to African Youth Charter
These form part of the Botswana position as spelt out in recommendations presented to the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture yesterday following a recent national conference of the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) in Mogoditshane. They are...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 May 2010
Celebrating the IT revolution
The show, held at the stadium offered a rare opportunity for the people of Francistown to know more about the latest communication technology. Companies and departments that set up stalls at the stadium include Botswana Police, Ministry of Health as...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 21 May 2010
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