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Rooney ruled out of Valencia game
The club said Rooney had succumbed to an ankle injury, but the statement followed suggestions he might be overlooked as he struggles to reconcile his form and personal issues. The absence of a fully fit Rooney is a blow for Sir Alex Ferguson, with...
29 September 2010
Prisons XI seek to end long stay
Prisons XI started its fourth season on a mixed note after drawing 0-0 against Young Strikers before beating Kanye Swallows 2-0. The Warders were relegated at the end of the 2007 season and so far, their efforts to bounce back have not been...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Games CEO slammed by Indian media
Hooper has lived in India in the lead up to the Games which open on Sunday. He has become a controversial figure as accountability is sought for the state of New Delhi's preparations.The Commonwealth Games Federation and the Indian Organising...
29 September 2010
Local riders shine in Zimbabwe
Club chairman, Gregg Armstrong, said their performance surprised the hosts with most of the eight riders competing well. He told Mmegi Sport that the club performed well though it was their first regional competition."We travelled to Zimbabwe...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Local women show class at Chess Olympiad
The win came after the team held Nigeria to a 2-2 draw, thanks to the exploits of Fide Master (FM) Boikhutso Mudongo and Tshepiso Lopang. The last two impressive showings by the team followed a not so inspiring performance against Ecuador and Taipei...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Zebras secure Equatorial Guinea friendly
The match will be played 10 days before the Zebras visit reigning African champions, Egypt, in Cairo for another preparatory tie for the AFCON 2012 qualifiers. For the Equatorial Guinea match, the Zebras will be without coach Stanley Tshosane...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Gumbo faces censure after outburst
Gumbo was shown a red card by referee Omphile Phuthego for the outburst 10 minutes from time with his side trailing 1-0. In the 80th minute, the ball rolled out of play, and in frustration, the Chiefs' coach kicked it away. The referee approached...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI & KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Mookodi appointed BFA CEO
BFA president, David Fani, confirmed the appointment, although he did not give further details. He said the association will issue a media statement. Mookodi is a former Gaborone United chairperson. He was head-hunted after an initial recruitment...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Lobatse Stadium opens with titanic clash
The game kicks off at 3.30pm. The titanic clash was initially scheduled for Friday night at the UB Stadium but has since been moved to Independence Day following the availability of the Lobatse Stadium. The stadium has missed several deadlines, which...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Book Review
Colm T—ib’n (2009) "Brooklyn: A Novel". Rosebank, Johannesburg, Penguin Books, Softcover edition, 256 pages, P130. ISBN 978-0-1410-4174-2. Available at Exclusive Books. Colm Toibin is an Irish writer of excellence who lives in...
Sheridan Griswold 29 September 2010
Virgin Brew studios set to release a VIB DJs house album
The album is scheduled for release by end of this month. Their new album will be titled VIB DJs Unlimited Volume 1, while a national tour is scheduled for November.According to one of the directors at VIB Music the new division is dedicated to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Jam In Christ off to Namibia
Two members from Mophato Theatre are among the touring party. Speaking to Showbiz the writer and director of the musical, Joel Keitumele, who is also a member of the group, could not hide his excitement. Keitumele of the Ntsoro fame said that...
MPHO TLALE
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Record Presidential honours for artists
This is the first time that the annual Presidential honours went to more than just a single artist in a year. Just last year, for instance, only Culture Spears received the presidential award. A total of 27 outstanding individuals have...
STAFF WRITER 29 September 2010
Barack Obama under fire for grossly underestimating Gulf oil spill
In a scathing critique of the administration's handling of the disaster, the two co-chairs of the commission yesterday said government officials made a serious blunder by releasing early estimates of the spill that were about 60 times too low. "It's...
29 September 2010
World gripped by 'international currency war'
The comments are the first public admission made by a senior policymaker about a practice which has become increasingly widespread since the global economic downturn. Many countries, notably China, have been deliberately weakening their...
29 September 2010
'Blood gold' warning at precious-metals conference
"There is a high risk that any artisanally mined gold coming out of the country is 'blood gold'," Gregory Mthembu-Salter, a member of the UN Group of Experts on the DRC, said. The term "blood gold" is used in the wider sense of so-called "blood...
29 September 2010
Western, Mideast airlines step up interest in Africa
Air France, Germany's Lufthansa and Dubai-based Emirates have lately made no secret of their increased interest in the continent. "Passenger volume on the continent should increase six percent a year between now and 2025, opening some very promising...
29 September 2010
Angolan interior minister fired over 'illegal extradition'
Interior Minister Roberto Leal Monteiro will be removed from office for ordering the "irregular and illegal" extradition from Sao Tome and Principe of a Portuguese national wanted on fraud charges in Angola, said a statement from the president's...
29 September 2010
Namibia unemployment climbs to 51.2%
Government yesterday announced the results of the 2008 Namibia Labour Force Survey (NLFS) that confirmed the astronomical figure of 51.2 percent unemployment rate among the country's economically active population.The survey that is conducted every...
29 September 2010
Lorge Botswana scoops CAAB accounting contract
Denzil Moorcroft, Business Development Manager for Lorge Botswana, said the solution will be installed at Botswana's six main airports and will be linked to a further 20 smaller airfields countrywide. CAAB Director (Finance), Patrinah Masalela,...
29 September 2010
Poor roads hamper access to Phikwe's tourist attractions
This was said by the Coordinator of the Selebi-Phikwe Economic Diversification Unit, Kago Moshashane, during World Tourism Day celebrations here last Monday. Moshashane said similarly, lack of a regional international airport makes the region less...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Air Botswana lambasted for grounding delegates
Air Botswana's service failings have also reignited debate on the liberalisation of the aviation industry, a move that government committed to but is yet to facilitate. Most speakers expressed frustration after more than 100 delegates heading for the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Govt must move over - World Bank
In an interview with Mmegi on the sidelines of the National Business Conference (NBC) that began here on Monday, World Bank chief economist for Africa, Shantayanan Deverajan, said although government interventions might have been with the best...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Project Syndicate
DAKAR: The slump in prices for Africa's natural resources, which led to chronic deficits in the past, has been reversed. Consumption, fueled by huge Asian demand for African commodities, is on the rise across the continent. For much of...
Sanou Mbaye 29 September 2010
Know your labour rights
The past four publications focused on industrial action, have highlighted the basic legal principles pertaining to freedom of association, organisational and collective bargaining, strikes and lock-out and the legal limitations thereof. This...
Mpho Ngwato 29 September 2010
A splendid day for Kgalagadi!
Save for the technical hitches that prevented President Ian Khama to officially open the road, the people of Kgalagadi should have been happy all the same. Everywhere in the country, a 257 kilometre tarred road is something to be celebrated. ...
29 September 2010
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29 September 2010
Target for universal access to HIV medicine is missed
World leaders had pledged to achieve universal access to HIV medication by the end of this year - but that target won't be met. The joint report is by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the UN's AIDS programme and UNICEF.It warns that poorer...
JANE DREAPER 29 September 2010
As we celebrate Independence...
The question that refuses to go away is, "Could this be the Botswana I grew up in?" I cannot help gasping at the differences - some positive and others negative - that occurred over the years from my cradle to 2010. Back then, together with my...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Celebrating birthdays on Botswana Day
It is not uncommon for some people born on this day to even organise combined parties for exceptional celebrations. Some radio stations are even known to dedicate some airtime to these lucky people born on Botswana Day. New born babies...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 29 September 2010
At least some had a good time on the ridge
"Can you please tell that driver to move out so I can move on?" The man is in his early 30s. Toting a beer, he leaves his car and approaches the traffic officer to explain why he should be allowed to pass through. It is no ordinary weekend evening,...
29 September 2010
Chaotic
By Monday afternoon, Mmegi had not heard whether the situation has been brought to normal or not. The student, who could not identify himself for fear of victimisation, was boarding a taxi at the bus rank by 9am heading to the school from home. "I...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 29 September 2010
'Super' Motsumi breaks cabinet record
The Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration is also acting as Minister of Justice, Defence and Security. Motsumi was appointed acting minister after the resignation of Ramadeluka Seretse, after the Directorate on Corruption and...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Learn to police yourselves - traffic police chief
Speaking in an interview yesterday, Paledi said they want to establish a road safety culture where individuals will police themselves. He said you do not have to put on a safety belt "to avoid a traffic fine but because you are concerned...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Chadibe under threat of cholera spread
For the past week residents have been faced with water uncertainties, which forces them to drink from the Shashe River. The villagers complain that they are not able to bath or cook properly. They could also be inviting trouble by drinking untreated...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Man arraigned for rape and murder
Tutume Station Commander, Superintendent Vusimusi Jorowe, said the man is facing charges of rape and murder. The man is allegedly to have pounced on the woman, who was a student at Marobela Brigade in the wee hours of Saturday. He said the woman was...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Koontse retires 'a happy man'
Although he has been working with politicians, Koontse does not have bruises to show for it. He only holds fond memories about his job. Koontse, who has worked as a chief executive officer for a number of councils in the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 September 2010
DCEC is open, OP is secretive
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Botswana chapter found that the Ministry of Lands is the best in e-governance, with a good website. MISA issued the awards during its commemoration of the World Access to Information Day yesterday....
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Badale JSS head warns against indecent behaviour
The deputy school head, Susan Ginindza, speaking during the school prize-giving ceremony, said the pastoral department deals with all complaints. Parents are invited to attend the hearings. She said students are involved in sexual relationships,...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Police officers in court for traffic bribes
Obed Gilly Bodigelo (38) and Kgotlaetsile Setsiba (37) appeared before the Francistown magistrate on Tuesday to face the corruption charges. The officers, who are employed at the Tonota Police Station, are alleged to have received the R1,000 from...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Three siblings die in raging fire
The deceased are a girl aged 14 and her brothers aged 11 and 7 respectively. The children died a horrible death after desperately climbing up a tree to flee advancing flames. All three were the children of a farm labourer working in neighbouring...
29 September 2010
UB, Union agree on salary adjustment
A memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed by UB Vice Chancellor Bojosi Otlhogile and the union's executive secretary Motseothata Gopane on September 16, states that the collective bargaining process was aimed at reaching an agreement on the...
Keobonye Majatsie
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Washing machine could be time-bomb
A warning has been issued about 10kg Twin Tub washing machines distributed between April 2009 and August 2010. According to an advertisement issued by Electrolux South Africa (Pty) Ltd, consumers who bought the Kelvinator Twin Tub Washing Machine...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Salesando accused of failing residents
Sesame councillor, Godfrey Mbaiwa said members of the community have complained that Saleshando turned the meeting into a political rally. He said the MP failed to inform residents of Kagiso and Western Area about issues discussed at the recent...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 29 September 2010
Security lapse as Khama's plane proves too big for airstrip
It would seem President Ian Khama's security boys did a shoddy job yesterday after his plane failed to land at a small airstrip at Gakhibana, about 80km from Bokspits. The plane could not land because it was too big for the airstrip, forcing the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Judicial commission unperturbed by doubts about High Court appointee
The secretary to the JSC, Godfrey Nthomiwa, said yesterday that the commission made the recommendation to the president based on the information that was availed to them. Mothobi's appointment to the High Court brought a barrage of criticism of the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
The big case with simple arguments
Yesterday when the Directorate of Public Prosecution team of Matshwenyego Phuthego, Kgosietsile Ngakaagae and Gopolang Tlhabologang faced off with defence lawyers Craig Webster, Paul Farlan and Lawrence Khupe in the Nchindo case, they presented what...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Drunken muso faces P30,000 fine and jail
The Ramotswa police have confirmed that the man was drunk and he did not respect a stop sign on the road to Mankgodi. He hit a vehicle that was travelling from Lobatse to Gaborone injuring a seven year-old boy who is in the Intensive Care Unit at...
STAFF WRITER 29 September 2010
Young Batswana keen to invest in Zim
Mmegi is informed that during a meeting held in Gaborone a few weeks ago to host a Zimbabwean delegation, many young businesspeople and a few established corporates showed great interest in participating in the credit line. Botswana pledged to...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
Nchindogate - foes go for broke
When elephants fight it is the grass that suffers. And yesterday, all day, as the prosecution led by Matshwenyego Phuthego and Kgosietsile Ngakaagae on one hand, and the defence led by Advocate Craig Webster on the other were at it, it was the other...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 29 September 2010
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