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Who really hates who, and for what?
Bob Marley once compiled a song with the lyrics;"Man to man is so unjust, children: Ya don't know who to trust. Your worst enemy could be your best friend, And your best friend your worse enemy. Some will eat and drink with you, Then behind them...
10 August 2010
Back where it all began
He concluded that the only consolation that could be salvaged from the rupture was that it had happened when the opposition was still vying for power rather than when it is governing. "It might have been a blessing in disguise that we had to break...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
The new never truly sheds
Seretse Khama is credited with having warned the founding activists of the Botswana Democratic Party in his last days that the BDP would be the cause of its own demise. Well, centuries ago, Hegel, in his contribution to earlier philosophical works by...
10 August 2010
Women Street Vendors Providing For Families
Enduring the varying weather patterns as they try to fend for their families, they have long dispelled the myth that a woman's place should be confined to the kitchen. There are those who sit on street corners with small tables and stands before...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 10 August 2010
"Medics Must Consult Patients," Clients Demand
The checking of vital signs begins. My friend is ordered to place the thermometer under his armpit. A sphygmomanometer or BP machine as it is commonly referred to is also placed on his hand. Readings are recorded on the medical card....
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 10 August 2010
Local Man Ventures Into Wooden Houses
Forty-three year-old Sethunya Phokoje has embarked on construction of log or wooden house manufacturing, as a lucrative business which is less costly for many people feeling the pinch of the economic hardships. Though locals have shown an interest...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Bus Rank Is A Haven For Thieves And Disease
The area is full of rotten and festering litter. Heavily soiled toilet papers, both fresh and dry human waste, cans, plastics and papers can be seen lying around which makes it an eyesore to most people, especially those that reside near that...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 10 August 2010
Flip-flop Phil missed the BDP
Makgalemele, who confirmed yesterday morning that he rejoined the BDP said he regrets ever leaving the ruling BDP. "I apologise for the pain I caused my family, the Shoshong constituency and the wider BDP," he said. In an interview with Mmegi...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Extradition case postponed
The suspects, Andrew Hlabangane and others allegedly robbed First National Bank (FNB) in South Africa and made away with about P1 million in cash in 2005. The suspect was arrested in Francistown last year for possession of firearms after he allegedly...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 10 August 2010
Nchindo case reaches climax
Yesterday morning, the High Court-destined Regional Magistrate Lot Moroka, the prosecution and the defence agreed on a schedule that will have the case concluded in about four weeks. At the mention yesterday, the court concluded that the...
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Kaudwane - an oasis of technology
There is nothing to write home about, concerning the trip between the turn-off and Letlhakeng - the next town you pass through on your way to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), except a very poorly maintained road whose sides have been chipped...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Mfa warns Molao not to defect to BMD
There have been rumours that Molao is a sympathiser of the BMD, which split from the BDP recently. Mfa issued the warning to Molao at the BDP candidate's launch at Mathangwane on Sunday. The guest speaker at the launch, Daniel Kwelagobe, the...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 10 August 2010
Makgalemele denies receiving P1.5m from BDP
In an interview with Mmegi, Makgalemele refuted claims that he was given the fat cheque by some high-ranking BDP officials to clear his debts. "I wish I could have that kind of money. I have never been at peace with myself with the decision I took...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
BDP denounced in Tonota North
During the launch of Dr Hobona, various speakers from the BCP, Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) and Botswana National Front (BNF) said it was an opportune time for the BCP to wrestle the constituency from the BDP...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 10 August 2010
BOPEU is favoured, alleges TAWU
In the letter dated August 3, 2010 from the labour department to the DPSM, TAWU is alleging favouritism of one union receiving financial assistance and want the same favour to be extended to all unions. Speaking to Mmegi, TAWU President Allan...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Makgalemele should come clean
Before we could point accusing fingers, we might just ask - don't we have the right to change our minds? We dare say it is one of the entitlements that we should all enjoy in a democracy. It is the same right that all of us enjoy when we...
10 August 2010
As I See It
Mmegi newspaper, August 6, 2010 edition carried an article, 'Limping BDP Goes For Retreat,' on its first page. Two pictures of Khama and Kwelagobe, President and Chairman of BDP respectively enhance the story. The counterpoise of the...
Michael Dingake 10 August 2010
Project Syndicate
CANBERRA - The Great Recession of 2008 reached the farthest corners of the earth. Here in Australia, they refer to it as the GFC - the global financial crisis. Kevin Rudd, who was prime minister when the crisis struck, put in place one of the...
Joseph E.Stiglitz 10 August 2010
BP oil spill costs pass $6bn mark
The total includes the cost of the spill response, containment, relief well drilling, and cementing up of the damaged well. The sum also includes grants to the Gulf states hit by the spill. It also includes the $319m paid out in compensation to...
10 August 2010
Debswana gives back to community
The OLM general manager, Mmetla Masire said last Saturday at the end of the 20km walk at the Orapa Stadium that Debswana has over the years been at the front in social development through its corporate social investment programme. The GM's...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Rural electrification project winds up
The Matsitama event marks the culmination of a three-year project, which began in Gakuto, Kweneng East in September 2007 and has thus far transformed the lives of thousands of villagers. The closing ceremony will mark the official handover of the...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Marginal fuel price decrease
In a statement, the Ministry of Minerals, Energy, and Water Resources said that effective yesterday, both unleaded and lead replacement petrol pump prices decreased by 13 thebe per litre while diesel went down by 25 thebe. The reduction will see...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Dozens killed in China landslides
Nearly 3,000 soldiers and 100 medics have been sent to assist local rescue teams in Zhouqu, in an isolated, mainly Tibetan region of Gansu province. More than 45,000 people have reportedly already been evacuated from the area. Local officials say...
10 August 2010
Iraq violence claims 60
The unrest has fuelled concerns about security here-more than 100 people have died so far this month-amid a massive pullout of American forces, although US officers insist Iraqi soldiers and police are up to the task. Iraq is also grappling with a...
10 August 2010
Model said Taylor sent diamond
Farrow's testimony directly contradicts Campbell's account that she received two or three stones and did not know who sent them. Linking Taylor to illegal "blood diamonds" is key to the prosecution's case at his war crimes trial in The Hague. ...
10 August 2010
Rwanda votes for president amid crackdown
Incumbent candidate Paul Kagame is expected to handily win the vote after seeing years of economic and social development, advances that have earned the tall, shy leader many accolades. The chairman of Rwandan's electoral commission, Chrysologue...
10 August 2010
Who is next to be banished to the barn?
Code nominated Yacob, because as he says "I can't trust him and I can't place him yet..." And Sheila because she's Head of House and can save herself. Jen nominated Uti and Meryl because, she says, there is talk of an alliance and she is...
10 August 2010
Megan Fox donating salary from Eminem music video
Yahoo! Finance reports that 24-year-old Fox, who stars opposite Lost actor Dominic Monaghan as one half of a physically abusive couple, has given her salary to the Sojourn House, which provides battered women and their kids with a place to rebuild...
10 August 2010
Back Stage
Lemon Tree (2008) is being shown tonight only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School by the Gaborone Film Society. It is the second of five films about the Middle East. Lemon Tree is an award-winning Palestinian film that sounds the depths...
Sasa Majuma 10 August 2010
Actors' woes - Muvhango stars not paid for 3 months
The company, which employs more than 80 people - from cleaners and actor to make-up artists - has not paid actors for at least three months, while some are still waiting for their July salaries. But Muvhango executive producer Duma Ndlovu, who...
10 August 2010
Welcome to Botswana song & dance returns to Maitisong
Welcome to Botswana is described as a professional musical theatre and narrative story at its exhilarating best narrated by Beauty Marumo. The production has brought together 16 of the finest performing artists and performers to provide a show...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Free Brazillian jazz at Maitisong tonight
The artist who also has several jazz albums is said to fuse jazz with Brazilian cultural music, samba, to good effect. His style of jazz is also said to combine elements of Spanish music, earning him respect among top Spanish and...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Gatlin has Bolt and 2012 London Olympics in his sights
Gatlin was banned for four years in 2006 after testing positive for excessive testosterone. The former world and Olympic champion, who won his first competitive race since the ban in Estonia last Tuesday and clocked 10.17sec today, is aiming to...
10 August 2010
Manchester United eye Ozil
Ferguson on Sunday responded to questions about Ozil after the 3-1 defeat of Chelsea in the Community Shield by repeating that he was happy with his current squad and "did not need to add to it". However, the United manager, who was at Craven...
10 August 2010
Wes Brown snub is yet another blow for embattled Capello
After the pain of England's profound mediocrity at the World Cup the Italian has to wince again. Paul Robinson, the Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper, had already declined to return to international football despite being named in the squad. Brown is a...
10 August 2010
Chiefs' coach impressed by youngsters
He was speaking after his side beat rivals Orlando Pirates 4-3 on penalties in the final before 87,001 spectators."It is always good to beat Pirates though it was on penalties. For me, the most important thing is that I played all my players...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Tour de Tuli attracts 450 cyclists
The objectives of the mountain bike event are to raise funds for Children in the Wilderness programme and to ensure its sustainability. The event creates awareness of the beautiful areas through which the cyclists travel, the people and the wildlife....
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 10 August 2010
Mongala relishes facing Kamwendo
Mongala, scorer of Zebras' solitary goal against Chad last month, is eagerly waiting to come up against Kamwendo, who has been loaned to Vasco da Gama. The Zebras face Malawi in their third Group K qualifier. They opened their campaign with...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 10 August 2010
Favourites advance in Capital Motors tournament
As expected, defending champions, BDF VI, Spartans, Thebephatshwa, Kutlwano, Kalavango, Mafolofolo, Diphatsa and Police have made it to the quarterfinals. Serowe-based Tainan, who were drawn in Pool A failed to turn up in Francistown citing transport...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 10 August 2010
Mass exodus looms at Rollers
It is understood that at least three key players have written to the club asking to be released. Rollers may have to do without their skipper Joel Mogorosi, Onalethata Tshekiso and Edwin Olerile as the trio is said to have indicated they want out of...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 10 August 2010
Botswana tops region in Africa karate event
Botswana missed a top five finish after winning three bronze medals in the male team kumite, female team kata and Under-60kg individual kata through Ofentse 'Shakes' Bakwadi. Botswana coach, Mpho Bakwadi has described the performance 'as...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 10 August 2010
Punish the BDP for mistreating Gaolathe - Motswaledi
The deceased politician, reportedly received a letter from President Ian Khama relieving him of his cabinet post when he was on his sick bed. Motswaledi said at the launch of the joint opposition candidate, Dr Habaudi Hobona of the Botswana Congress...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 10 August 2010
BDP denounced in Tonota North
During the launch of Dr Hobona, various speakers from the BCP, Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD), Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) and Botswana National Front (BNF) said it was an opportune time for the BCP to wrestle the constituency from the BDP...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 10 August 2010
Who really hates who, and for what?
Bob Marley once compiled a song with the lyrics;"Man to man is so unjust, children: Ya don't know who to trust. Your worst enemy could be your best friend, And your best friend your worse enemy. Some will eat and drink with you, Then behind them...
11 August 2010
Back where it all began
He concluded that the only consolation that could be salvaged from the rupture was that it had happened when the opposition was still vying for power rather than when it is governing. "It might have been a blessing in disguise that we had to break...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 11 August 2010
The new never truly sheds
Seretse Khama is credited with having warned the founding activists of the Botswana Democratic Party in his last days that the BDP would be the cause of its own demise. Well, centuries ago, Hegel, in his contribution to earlier philosophical works by...
11 August 2010
Women Street Vendors Providing For Families
Enduring the varying weather patterns as they try to fend for their families, they have long dispelled the myth that a woman's place should be confined to the kitchen. There are those who sit on street corners with small tables and stands before...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 11 August 2010
"Medics Must Consult Patients," Clients Demand
The checking of vital signs begins. My friend is ordered to place the thermometer under his armpit. A sphygmomanometer or BP machine as it is commonly referred to is also placed on his hand. Readings are recorded on the medical card....
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 11 August 2010
Local Man Ventures Into Wooden Houses
Forty-three year-old Sethunya Phokoje has embarked on construction of log or wooden house manufacturing, as a lucrative business which is less costly for many people feeling the pinch of the economic hardships. Though locals have shown an interest...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 11 August 2010
Bus Rank Is A Haven For Thieves And Disease
The area is full of rotten and festering litter. Heavily soiled toilet papers, both fresh and dry human waste, cans, plastics and papers can be seen lying around which makes it an eyesore to most people, especially those that reside near that...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 11 August 2010
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