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Lesaso on the move in Shoshong
This is because Shoshong is in the heartland of the Bamangwato territory, where the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) reigns supreme. However, the BNF parliamentary candidate, Aubrey Lesaso, nearly caused a major upset as he polled 3,203 votes...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 31 August 2010
Inside Nchindogate - in their own words
The most high-profile of the state witnesses to appear this week was former director of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime, Tymon Katlholo. He had been sitting outside in a chair waiting for his turn as one witness went through the...
31 August 2010
Cde Baleiti Basnah Mbambanyi - a gallant political fighter rests
Comrade Mbambanyi belonged to the old realm of opposition politicians like Maitshwarelo Dabutha, Tore Lesego, Mareledi Giddie, Joseph Kavindama, Gilson Saleshando, O.K Menyatso, Kays Phitshane, Klaas Motshidisi. This is a generation of politicians...
31 August 2010
Mosetlha calls it a day after 35 years
Mosetlha worked in the civil service for 35 years and she retires on August 31. "I was still a student at Moeng College doing Form 5 when we were given application forms to complete and they were taken to Gaborone. They were for a course on...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 31 August 2010
Distribution caravans perpetuate AIDS stigma?
While they are meant to demonstrate the country's commitment in the fight against the epidemic, the famous caravans have however elicited mixed reactions, particularly in relation to the perception of HIV and AIDS. Toboka Chakalisa of Borolong...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 31 August 2010
Chillyboy: from chillie mouth to angelic vision
He says this was never a problem because his mother wore hats for both mother and father and taught him a lot of things a man needs to know. As a youngster, Chillyboy was naughty just like most children his age. He says he is glad that his...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 31 August 2010
Khama magic could favour BDP in Tonota North
What has remained constant about the constituency is its high level of poverty and illiteracy relative to the country's economic performance. In the absence of ideological differences between the Botswana Democratic Party and the Botswana Congress...
Edward Bule
Correspondent 31 August 2010
Hobona has a chance in Tonota North
Hobona will be slugging it out with Fidelis Mmilili Molao of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Mbayani Phalalo of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Stalin or (MELS) although the latter seems to be not visible in the contest. In last year's general...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 31 August 2010
Varsities' debating tourney around the corner
The event will attract 1,500 debaters from 63 countries to Botswana. At a stakeholders meeting held in Gaborone over the weekend, organisers of the world famous event said they have managed to get some assistance from some government departments...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
SADC women trade unionists urged to put pressure on governments
Maria Fernanda, Chairperson of the Southern Africa Trade Union Coordination Council (SATUCC) of the women's league made the call during a two-day conference that is still ongoing. Women trade unionists from Southern Africa countries are converging...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
BONELA commends govt on amending Employment Act
BONELA says the move is likely to uproot stigma and discrimination within the workplace on the basis of one's sexual orientation or health status, such as HIV. BONELA's Coordinator of the Prevention and Research Initiative for Sexual Minorities...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
BOSETU says MoE policies gender insensitive
Speaking at a BOSETU conference in Goodhope yesterday Dudzai said there are a lot of inequalities in Botswana schools. "Policies contradict themselves. They are not gender-responsive. People are given accommodation on marital status and the number...
STAFF WRITER 31 August 2010
Two Molepolole North councillors defect to BMD
In an interview with Mmegi on Friday, Mmualefhe, a veteran BDP activist and prominent councillor of Boribamo West said he resigned from the ruling party because he realised it has changed and is no longer as democratic as it was set out to...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
Seretse resigns
The Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Ramadeluka Seretse stepped down yesterday citing personal reasons. "I have resigned for personal reasons," he told Mmegi without elaborating. There have been suggestions that the minister could have...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
Quality is better than quantity
The Malaysian university came into this country with a view to make a meaningful contribution to the skills development of our young generation. We know that private institutions at tertiary level were in short supply, and the University of...
EDITOR 31 August 2010
The Chinese economy's secret recipe
Thanks to decisive policy moves to pre-empt a housing bubble, the real-estate market has stabilized, and further corrections are expected soon. This is good news for China's economy, but disappointing, perhaps, to those who assumed that the...
FAN GANG 31 August 2010
Selefu 31 August 2010
31 August 2010
Stonestreet wins for Modern Family
Modern Family beat out the heavily favored Glee for outstanding comedy honors, and wound up winning six Emmys out of 14 nominations while Mad Men and Breaking Bad continued their winning ways in the drama category. "We are thrilled that...
31 August 2010
Back Stage
It is that rare film that captures life across a vast panorama. Who is a visitor? We are all visitors, on earth for a fleeting moment compared to the eons of time. There are four leads in The Visitor, each passing through on their...
SASA MAJUMA 31 August 2010
Borankana: the untimely death of a genre
Critics were elated because it looked like Batswana had found their voice, but alas, now only a decade later, this genre seems to be slowly declining. Who could ever forget one of the pioneers of the genre Segomotso 'Kgobola' Nkgomo who introduced...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
SA's Freshlyground billed to perform at GICC
The seven-member group, who have won the hearts of many revellers globally with their unique, sensational tunes, which fuse indigenous African sounds and contemporary urban styles such as afro-pop and dance music, are billed to perform at the...
STAFF WRITER 31 August 2010
The hyena: the not-so-evil environment cleaner
According to Tswana beliefs, the witches and wizards prefer to ride the animal during their nocturnal activities despite some of them having more convenient modes of transport. Horrifying stories of hyena being spotted clad in curious accessories...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
SA and India to reach $10bn trade target early
He added that even though bilateral trade did take a dip in 2009, reaching around $7-billion, all indications were that if trade continued on its current trend for the next three quarters, the $10-billion target could be reached as soon as March...
31 August 2010
De Beers boss hails economic importance of diamonds
He stated that all the development and infrastructure in the country have been financed by diamond revenues. Moroka said that every recipient of the long service awards has played a significant role in making Debswana sparkle. "This sparkle is...
KARABO SENAME
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
FNBB shifts focus to retail banking
Announcing the group's financial results for the year ended June 30 2010, Chief Financial Officer Steven Bogatsu, said their interest income came under heavy pressure in the last financial period as the central bank cut interest rates by 5.5...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
Morupule colliery expansion benefits Palapye
Operations readiness manager for the mine, Koolatotse Koolatotse, has told Mmegi Business that the facility has a workforce of 320 people, but after expansion, the number will increase to 500. Another 500 workers will be hired for the expansion...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
Lesotho coach praises Botswana's tennis development
However, he did not want to get carried away by the good performance, saying that host Botswana was missing key players who were away on national duty in Mauritius. "I still regard both countries as at par in terms of performance. I understand...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
Granger retains FNB golf title
In the battle for second spot, Peter Lekgoa emerged tops after winning the come back following a tie with Mpho Kelosiwang. Both players had grossed 155. Oganeditse Marata clinched fourth position with a score of 158 followed by Walter Seokemong with...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 31 August 2010
Mysterious liquid floors Rollers' players
Rollers manager, Motshegetsi Mafa told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they suspect a certain club (not Gunners) is responsible for the half-time incident. He said their players were fine until they returned to the dressing room at half-time to find a...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
Gabonamong out of Togo game as Ohilwe disappears
The player returned to the Zebras fold last week after keeping-off for some time claiming that the BFA does not want to address his demands that include appearance fees and insurance cover. But yesterday, Zebras' coach Stanley Tshosane told Mmegi...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
Zuma intervenes in govt strike
Zuma has instructed ministers to go back to the negotiation table and resolve the wage stand-off with unions.Zizi Kodwa, the president's spokeperson, said the president had instructed ministers including Public Service and Administration...
31 August 2010
Kalafatis lawyers call for priority on murder case
Speaking to Mmegi yesterday, attorney Dick Bayford said the case attracted huge public interest and as such should be given priority. He likened the case with that of Gomolemo Motswaledi against President last year. "The case had so much...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 31 August 2010
Drilling to reach Chilean miners to begin
The effort to drill through more than 2,300 feet (701 meters) of rock and safely extract the miners could take three to four months, officials said. The miners have been stuck in the mine since an August 5 cave-in and are surviving off food, water...
31 August 2010
Rwanda threatens to withdraw peacekeepers
Addressed to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the letter from Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo describes the report from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as "fatally flawed" and "incredibly irresponsible". The letter is dated August 3 and...
31 August 2010
Hurricane Earl more forceful and 'major hurricane'
Earl remained a Category 2 hurricane as of Monday, but its winds were getting stronger, the National Hurricane Center said. As of 8 am ET, Earl's maximum sustained winds were at 110 mph (175 kph) with higher gusts. Its center was about 25 miles (40...
31 August 2010
Journalism schools take stand against media tribunal
"We reject the proposal for a media appeals tribunal and the current version of the Protection of Information Bill," they said in a statement. "We are also extremely concerned about a climate of intimidation and suspicion that has included the...
31 August 2010
Kenya: Sudan presidential visit 'in our interest'
Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister Richard Onyonka said on Sunday that arresting President Omar al-Bashir during his recent visit to Kenya may have adversely affected peace in Sudan. "Apart from being an immediate neighbour, Sudan's stability is...
31 August 2010
As I See It
When he was interviewed before his inauguration as President he said that much and he repeated the credo in interviews with local and foreign newspapers. He is nostalgic about his army days and now that those days are over he daydreams...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 31 August 2010
Lesaso on the move in Shoshong
This is because Shoshong is in the heartland of the Bamangwato territory, where the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) reigns supreme. However, the BNF parliamentary candidate, Aubrey Lesaso, nearly caused a major upset as he polled 3,203 votes...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 01 September 2010
Inside Nchindogate - in their own words
The most high-profile of the state witnesses to appear this week was former director of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime, Tymon Katlholo. He had been sitting outside in a chair waiting for his turn as one witness went through the...
01 September 2010
Cde Baleiti Basnah Mbambanyi - a gallant political fighter rests
Comrade Mbambanyi belonged to the old realm of opposition politicians like Maitshwarelo Dabutha, Tore Lesego, Mareledi Giddie, Joseph Kavindama, Gilson Saleshando, O.K Menyatso, Kays Phitshane, Klaas Motshidisi. This is a generation of politicians...
01 September 2010
Mosetlha calls it a day after 35 years
Mosetlha worked in the civil service for 35 years and she retires on August 31. "I was still a student at Moeng College doing Form 5 when we were given application forms to complete and they were taken to Gaborone. They were for a course on...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 01 September 2010
Distribution caravans perpetuate AIDS stigma?
While they are meant to demonstrate the country's commitment in the fight against the epidemic, the famous caravans have however elicited mixed reactions, particularly in relation to the perception of HIV and AIDS. Toboka Chakalisa of Borolong...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 01 September 2010
Chillyboy: from chillie mouth to angelic vision
He says this was never a problem because his mother wore hats for both mother and father and taught him a lot of things a man needs to know. As a youngster, Chillyboy was naughty just like most children his age. He says he is glad that his...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 01 September 2010
Khama magic could favour BDP in Tonota North
What has remained constant about the constituency is its high level of poverty and illiteracy relative to the country's economic performance. In the absence of ideological differences between the Botswana Democratic Party and the Botswana Congress...
Edward Bule
Correspondent 01 September 2010
Hobona has a chance in Tonota North
Hobona will be slugging it out with Fidelis Mmilili Molao of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Mbayani Phalalo of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Stalin or (MELS) although the latter seems to be not visible in the contest. In last year's general...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 01 September 2010
The Chinese economy's secret recipe
Thanks to decisive policy moves to pre-empt a housing bubble, the real-estate market has stabilized, and further corrections are expected soon. This is good news for China's economy, but disappointing, perhaps, to those who assumed that the...
FAN GANG 01 September 2010
The hyena: the not-so-evil environment cleaner
According to Tswana beliefs, the witches and wizards prefer to ride the animal during their nocturnal activities despite some of them having more convenient modes of transport. Horrifying stories of hyena being spotted clad in curious accessories...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 01 September 2010
As I See It
When he was interviewed before his inauguration as President he said that much and he repeated the credo in interviews with local and foreign newspapers. He is nostalgic about his army days and now that those days are over he daydreams...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 01 September 2010
Sports Chat
Finest momentEvery week, the nation holds its breath in anticipation, hoping to hear that one of the stadiums is complete, but sadly such news is as rare as a Zebras' loss nowadays. The hope was that the finest moment this week would come from the...
Mqondisi Dube 01 September 2010
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