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Revered Khama magic refuses to wane
According to a report in Mmegi's sister publication, The Monitor one Mokgatla is said to have quipped, "None of the members of the House of Chiefs is supporting us. We know why. Khama is a Kgosi himself and he is against our Kgosi." Traditionally...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 01 December 2010
North Korea's risk calculation
North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells at a South Korean island on Tuesday, setting dozens of houses ablaze in the heaviest attack in the region since 1953. South Korea said four people were killed in the confrontation, and Ban Ki-moon has...
01 December 2010
No one watches Digwana exhibition
However despite the top notch performances rendered, the concerts dubbed Digwana and friends will go down as one of the poorly attended events at Maitisong. By the time the first act went for recess there were hardly 20 people at the 500-seater...
01 December 2010
When business booms
Today however he regards it as a blessing in disguise as he was able to start his own business that has proved to be successful. Ghetto Gas is the name of the company that Moeletsi started after he got a letter of recommendation from his previous...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 01 December 2010
US diplomats spied on UN leadership
Washington is running a secret intelligence campaign targeted at the leadership of the United Nations, including the secretary general, Ban Ki-moon and the permanent security council representatives from China, Russia, France and the UK. A...
01 December 2010
Sports chat
Finest momentPolice XI upset the apple cart to hand be MOBILE Premier League leaders, Township Rollers, their first defeat of the season on Sunday night. Rollers' 2-1 loss has given other title-chasers reason to believe that they can catch-up with...
MQONDISI DUBE 01 December 2010
Mourinho magnanimous after El Clasico nightmare
None of Real Madrid's players faced the media. Jos Mourinho did - on the night he suffered the worst defeat of his coaching career. He conceded there could be no excuse. He also admitted he had spent the second half, during which he barely ventured...
01 December 2010
Batswana snap up controversial cricketer's book
His recently released autobiography, 'To the Point' has become the fastest seller in South Africa and Botswana readers have not been left behind. Inquiries at Exclusive Books and CNA revealed that the controversial book is a much sought after...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
BFA part ways with Jelusic
The BFA said Jelusic had decided to return to Serbia due to family commitments. The coach was hero-worshipped locally following his stint at the Zebras. He was redeployed to the junior development post after he decided to step down as national team...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
So long Aldo, so long
A former coordinator of the now famous Annual Maitisong Festival, Aldo has since 2006 been the Head Of Department of drama at Maitisong, teaching and coordinating drama and performing studies at the school rated among the top five in...
STAFF WRITER 01 December 2010
Musicians pay tribute to ex-vocalist Coyote
Botswana music legends were also honoured at the same event. The show was organised by Afro jazz giant Socca Moruakgomo, who has featured Coyote in his last album. Last year, the two men toured the country together. There were still a number of...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 01 December 2010
China 'frustrated' by North Korea
Pyongyang was behaving like a "spoiled child", a Chinese foreign ministry official is quoted as having said in 2009, in cables released by Wikileaks. Officials reportedly told South Korean counterparts that Beijing placed little value on the North as...
01 December 2010
Sudan boycotts Africa-EU summit
Hosted in the high-rise seaside Libyan capital by leader Muammar Gaddafi, Sudan is boycotting the two-day Africa-EU summit in retaliation for the exclusion of President Omar al-Bashir, who faces an international arrest warrant. The eve-of-summit...
01 December 2010
Justice at virtual standstill after building collapse
Speaking to the media Tuesday morning chief magistrate Yoliswa Sidlova said at the moment they do not know what caused the building to collapse. "The incident took place around 5pm. We don't know what happened. Fortunately no one was injured and at...
01 December 2010
Diplomats in a frenzy over 'crazy old' Mugabe
Officials from US Ambassador Donald Gips's office consulted their counterparts in the Department of International Relations and Co-operation after whistleblower website WikiLeaks leaked the first batch of about 250000 US diplomatic cables it has been...
01 December 2010
Today's work space
It is neater to enter into a fixed term contract rather than an indefinite temporary contract. Further, ordinarily, it is not a requirement to give notice to signify the end of a fixed term contract. Due to factors such as globalisation,...
JOSEPH MASANGO 01 December 2010
HATAB told: Sovereignty should not be a barrier
Naobeb was the guest speaker at the Hotel and Tourism a of Botswana's (HATAB) annual general meeting in Maun last weekend. Unequal development within the region and pursuit of local agendas by SADC governments still remains a challenge that can...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 01 December 2010
Mobile market swells by 24, 000 clients in four months
The sharp rise could also be as a result of Botswana Telecommunications Authority's deactivation of nearly 600, 000 SIM cards after the January 31, 2010 deadline for subscriber registration. The move forced some subscribers to re-purchase SIM...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
World AIDS day message
Since the first case of AIDS was discovered three decades ago a lot of lives have been lost resulting in increased number of orphans. December 1, 2010 marks yet another commemoration of World AIDS Day, which offers an opportunity to reflect and to...
01 December 2010
Project Syndicate
NEW YORK - The Seoul G-20 summit was notable for the increasing political weight of the emerging economies. Not only was it located in one, but, in many ways, it was also dominated by them. In two crucial areas, macroeconomics and global economic...
JEFFREY D. SACHS 01 December 2010
Wikileaks shows the cynical nature of West diplomacy
In a coup of sorts the website has managed to follow up its Afghanistan war log release with yet another trove of raw data. We are aware of the debate surrounding the utility or lack of these revelations serves to the general public. We think...
EDITOR 01 December 2010
Youth urged to participate in environment matters
"It is the mandate of the youth to be involved in sustainable development of their communities, lend an advocacy role on issues that affect their communities as this will assist in facilitating policies and legislation that promotes sustainability,"...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
Illegal sand mining continues, calls made for stiffer penalty against offenders
Currently, the department of mines is working with the police and the defence force to patrol the river and to arrest those who are found with the sand. However, Solomon Kgobe, a technical officer at the Department of mines said in an...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
Eve's HIV charity show raises more than half million Pula
Wesside Entertainment posted this figure on Facebook yesterday although they mention that this result is unaudited. All the funds will be distributed to HIV/AIDS NGOs, in accordance with the objective of the show, although no date has been set for...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
Ministry holds wellness day
The objectives of the event were to promote a culture of wellness, to improve awareness on wellness in the workplace and to enhance support and care within the ministry. Officiating at the event, senior manager cooperate services at the ministry,...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 01 December 2010
BNF targets 300,000 new members
Addressing journalists yesterday at a BNF press conference in Tlokweng, BNF organising secretary Michael Mzwinila said the organising sub-committee, which he heads, will spearhead the project. "As you might be aware, the party will be turning 45...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
The state spies on you
* The police wanted a spy equipment that could intercept private conversations with out the networks and phone users knowing * The police want to know who is talking to who and who knows who * The police...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
Teachers make about-turn on marking
The marking started in earnest yesterday, with the JC being marked at Rainbow English Medium School, while the BGCSE is being marked at Lethabile English Medium School in Gaborone. BEC public relations officer, Charles Keikotlhae, said that teachers...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
Now Masimolole hits out at BMD
Commenting on the President's State of the Nation address in Parliament yesterday, the MP, who retraced his steps back to the ruling party, said that he made a mistake by joining the BMD, and that he realised it after he had already left the Botswana...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 01 December 2010
Selefu 01 December 2010
01 December 2010
Revered Khama magic refuses to wane
According to a report in Mmegi's sister publication, The Monitor one Mokgatla is said to have quipped, "None of the members of the House of Chiefs is supporting us. We know why. Khama is a Kgosi himself and he is against our Kgosi." Traditionally...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 02 December 2010
North Korea's risk calculation
North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells at a South Korean island on Tuesday, setting dozens of houses ablaze in the heaviest attack in the region since 1953. South Korea said four people were killed in the confrontation, and Ban Ki-moon has...
02 December 2010
No one watches Digwana exhibition
However despite the top notch performances rendered, the concerts dubbed Digwana and friends will go down as one of the poorly attended events at Maitisong. By the time the first act went for recess there were hardly 20 people at the 500-seater...
02 December 2010
When business booms
Today however he regards it as a blessing in disguise as he was able to start his own business that has proved to be successful. Ghetto Gas is the name of the company that Moeletsi started after he got a letter of recommendation from his previous...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 02 December 2010
US diplomats spied on UN leadership
Washington is running a secret intelligence campaign targeted at the leadership of the United Nations, including the secretary general, Ban Ki-moon and the permanent security council representatives from China, Russia, France and the UK. A...
02 December 2010
Basketball team to play friendly matches in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the Botswana team will play against the senior and Under-20 teams on Saturday. The 12-member Botswana team has been training for the past three weeks at the University of Botswana courts and played the Botswana Under-20 side in a...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 02 December 2010
BOKA resumes holiday training programme
The training programme targets karatekas between the ages of 7-18. It starts at the Ditshupo Hall in Gaborone this weekend. BOKA president, Gift Nkwe said the development programme is meant for children from across the country. He said they were...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 02 December 2010
BNSC, BNOC relations thaw
The two sports bodies have been engaged in turf skirmishes due to lack of role clarity. BNSC vice chairperson, Nomsa Mbere has said efforts to improve relations with the BNOC are progressing well in a bid to harmonise working relations. She said...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 02 December 2010
Chiefs, Rollers forego CAF competitions
While Chiefs are still toying with the idea of taking advantage of late registration next month, Rollers are categorical that they will not participate in continental competitions. Rollers' managing director, Somerset Gobuiwang told Mmegi Sport...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 02 December 2010
Mother of all gigs promises to rock
The annual Mafikeng Sixties Party is back this year and promises to be bigger and better since it will run for three days. The three-day entertainment extravaganza will offer jazz, house, hip-hop, Afro-pop and kwaito. The event, in its 13th...
02 December 2010
Abbie releases gospel album
"I think I have opened the doors for other artists to sing this type of music," she said, adding that the country is blessed with talent. Besides her, she said, there was nobody who was doing traditional gospel in the country. Other musicians who...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 02 December 2010
Charity aims to establish Botswana's first orchestra school
That is the dream of local charity, Tsholofelo Foundation. They aspire to fund-raise in order to empower disadvantaged youths in Botswana by teaching them orchestra to such world-class status they will be booked to perform at big events around the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff writer 02 December 2010
Inalegolo cultural troupe to perform at Music Expo tonight
They were also the highlights of this year's annual Bushmen music and dance festival, the Kuru Festival. Tonight (Thursday), Gaborone revellers who missed the chance to see this amazing group of rural dancers performing their antics, have a chance to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 December 2010
Swazi women call for legalization of sex toys
This was during the HIV Prevention Indaba that was held at the Royal Swazi Convention centre. Mimi Nkonyeni-Khumalo, of the Swaziland National Youth Council (SNYC), was speaking on behalf of the women's wing during the presentation of...
02 December 2010
Namibia to request return of war prisoner skulls
The 47 skulls of prisoners on Shark Island at LŸderitz in southern Namibia were sent to Germany for 'scientific research', and are kept in the cellars of the Charite University of Berlin. Another 12 skulls from indigenous Namibian prisoners of...
02 December 2010
South Africa considers its options to tackle HIV/Aids over next 20 years
Political will and donor funding will determine which the government opts to pursue. There are more people living with HIV/Aids in South Africa - 5.7 million - than anywhere else in the world. It hasn't got the highest prevalence - that unfortunate...
02 December 2010
Interpol issues global arrest warrant for WikiLeaks publisher
Sweden's International Public Prosecution Office in Gothenburg issued an arrest warrant for the secretive activist on November 18, citing "probable cause of suspected rape, sexual molestation and unlawful coercion". Austalian-born Julian Paul...
02 December 2010
Sudan plans to start pumping oil in Darfur, petroleum minister Deng says
"If things are going well, even by December next year, there's nothing to prevent us from having 600,000 barrels a day," Lual Deng said in an interview in Sudan's capital, Khartoum. Sudan now pumps about 450,000 barrels a day, he said. Six new wells...
02 December 2010
Zim govt mishandling public service funds - Biti
Such departments, he said, include the Office of the Registrar General and other state entities that collect fees for public services and retain them under Section 18 of the Public Finance Management Act. Biti proposed in his statement to oblige...
02 December 2010
Euro continues near 11-month dollar low
With the Portuguese government due to auction 500m euros ($651m; £418m) of bonds later, analysts are waiting to see the extent of market interest. It comes a day after ratings agency Standard & Poor's placed Portugal on credit watch due to...
02 December 2010
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