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Mwaanga still in limbo
Mwaanga, who coached the Palapye side at the beginning of the season, was re-deployed to the technical director's post when the second round resumed. But Mwaanga was reportedly not comfortable with the arrangement. The coach had insisted...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 April 2011
Daunting task awaits Young Zebras
But the team is positive that it will overturn the score line and progress to the next round in their quest for a first-ever berth at the Olympics in London. Young Zebras' skipper Kabelo Dambe of Township Rollers is confident they can fire four...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 08 April 2011
Montsho set to shine at BNSC awards night
The track queen is favoured to walk away with the Sportsperson of the Year award for the third time in a row after she became the first Motswana to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal last October. She is expected to easily win the Sportswoman of...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 08 April 2011
Japan injects nitrogen into nuke reactor
Workers injected nitrogen gas into the containment vessel of the plant's No. 1 reactor in process that could take several days, according to the embattled utility firm. But following the firm managing to stem the flow of radioactive water from...
08 April 2011
Rebels say Gaddafi halts oil, Libya blames Britain
"British warplanes have attacked, have carried out an air strike against the Sarir oilfield which killed three oilfield guards and other employees at the field were also injured," Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaim told reporters. There was no...
08 April 2011
Mugabe backs off on Zuma attacks
Last week, the government mouthpiece Sunday Mail published an editorial calling Zuma "erratic" and "disaster-prone", and criticised his tough stance on Zimbabwe and his support for the no-fly zone in Libya. "A lot of dire reading has been made out...
08 April 2011
Ouattara forces lay siege to Ivory Coast's Gbagbo
Fighting continued in the economic capital Abidjan as Ouattara's forces tried to unseat Gbagbo, who has refused to cede power after losing a November election to Ouattara according to UN-certified results. Sporadic explosions broke the silence in...
08 April 2011
Disappointed with Pan Africanist
Not only did they accept western propaganda but they also villified Gaddafi. They will take long to understand the West's monkey tricks. Why did the West attack Libya? On February 16, 2009, Gaddafi called on Libyans to back his proposal to dismantle...
08 April 2011
Should we strike?
Having witnessed this beautiful country transform itself, through the sweat and toil of its citizens, from a little known least developed country into a promising middle income state, has been a pleasing story and one to be proud of. Incrementally...
08 April 2011
Wither Botswana
The match was crucial for Botswana because if the Zebras won it, they would thereby qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. So the ministry's gesture (the very first of its kind for any sport in the country's history) was not a...
Dan Moabi 08 April 2011
Let's embrace EU 'tough' beef rules
Cattle farmers who are desirous of selling to the European Union (EU) will from now have to abide by these tough new rules or miss out on the lucrative EU beef market. The new high standards will require farmers to state the location of the farm, the...
08 April 2011
Book review
Joanna Pitman's The Dragon's Trail is a surprise to read. It follows the trail of a painting from its first owner to the last. It is a wonderful biography of a famous work of art, Raphael's Saint George and the Dragon. Born in 1483, Raffaello Santi,...
Sheridan Griswold 08 April 2011
Back stage
The Yes Men Fix The World was shown last Thursday, March 31 2011, at the 11th Annual Ditshwanelo Human Rights Film Festival as the film to close the week and a marvellous climax. The Yes Men, Andy and Mike have a reputation for a "passionate display...
Sasa Majuma 08 April 2011
Theatre genius Paya in one-man show
Amongst others, Paya made a name for himself when he played the role of former South African President Thabo Mbeki, in the play Thabo Mbeki in Johannesburg a few years ago. This weekend Paya is performing a one-man show, The Mother of All Eating,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Masekela to perform at Botswanacraft
'Bra Hugh' will be sharing the stage with another luminary, local Afro artist Socca Moruakgomo, and the Botswana Jazz Quintet. Masekela's last performance in Gaborone was at the Boipuso Hall in 2008. Having lived in Botswana in the '80s, 'Bra Hugh'...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 April 2011
Meet the brains behind Mophato Dance Theatre
Mophato Dance Theatre scooped top prize in the My African Dream (MAD) Battle of the Finalists. Dancing from the time he was at Diphetogo Primary School, which was well-known throughout the '90s for winning the traditional dance competitions, Kola was...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Consumer watchdog
Does anything ever really change?In July 2005, the very first Consumer Watchdog article appeared in Mmegi and the first line was "The consumers of Botswana are being exploited". That article, all those years ago, was about store credit in furniture...
08 April 2011
CIC shares slide 15% as Mmamabula hits another snag
Exercising its legal discretion, Government opted not to renew CIC Energy's Mmamabula South prospecting licence, using a section of the law governing third renewals. Mmamabula South had already been renewed twice. Although the non-renewal affects a...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Botswana Diamonds starts bulk sampling at BK5
In a statement, Chairman John Teeling says the company is currently at a critical stage in the evaluation of the BK5 and AK8 kimberlites for commercial exploration. "Once we establish the value per ton of the kimberlite ore, we can look at...
STAFF WRITER 08 April 2011
kMobic to deliver Internet services to cellphones
kMobic, which was developed by Kaelekae, is a cellphone shopping guide and a content delivery medium. It is a locally developed technology that is available in both Setswana and English. With this platform, content providers can publish...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 April 2011
'Heavy indebtedness restrains credit growth'
Households have been the drivers of credit growth in previous years, pushing annual credit growth prior to the recession to 27 percent while taking up 60 percent of total bank loans. However, banks tightened credit in 2009 following the onset of the...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Top diamantaire says Botswana could equal Belgium
Speaking at the 2011 Diamond Gala Dinner at GICC Tuesday night, Ganz said although Dubai offered far more incentives than Botswana, they chose to invest in the diamond-rich country where over US$300 million was invested to develop the diamond...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Govt challenge: Making beneficiation sustainable
More questions than answers were raised on the sustainability of Botswana's fledgling diamond cutting and polishing industry this week when over 350 people converged on GICC to deliberate on the roadmap for the country's diamond beneficiation. So...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 08 April 2011
Govt agencies brainstorm over SACU revenue threat
Several government ministries and agencies plan to strategise on a final consultants' report that, if adopted at a key meeting next month, could result in the country losing P8 billion in SACU revenues by 2019. With the meeting being postponed from...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Thotwana the debilitating sewer-like body odour
She takes the seat across from you and gets straight to business. After all you are meeting to discuss business and not for you to stare at her amazing eyes and figure. Suddenly you realise that the office is filled with the smell of sewage or...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Why opposition cooperation could fail
We reckon that perhaps it is time we comment on this development. Our take on it is that the approach taken by the cooperating parties is likely to bring more problems than it solves. It should be borne in mind that the current multi-party approach...
JOHN MAKGALA & BANYATSI MMEKWA 08 April 2011
Police probe assault and murder case
Officer Commanding District Number 10, Senior Superintendent Takongwa Mazwiduma told Mmegi in an interview that the victim was attacked with a sharp object. He said the police who were on patrol found him bleeding and took him to the Selebi-Phikwe...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 08 April 2011
12 years for murdering ex-girlfriend
Motswagole sentenced Botshelo Sekele to a 12-year jail term for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Gaabazo Thipe (19) at Letsholathebe village in 2008. Justice Motswagole said that cases of passion killings are common in Botswana and they are committed...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 08 April 2011
S/Phikwe council will oppose Mayor's suit
Meeting in special full council on Wednesday, SPTC also resolved not to outsource legal representation but to use its resident principal counsel, Phillip Mokone, to oppose Mukokomani's court application. The matter had to be put to a vote after it...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Mbaiwa left in the lurch
Mbaiwa served as the mayor for only two days after his recent election but he is now left without an office as he had tendered his resignation from the position of the deputy mayor when he accepted the substantive position of mayor. Now, the court...
RYDER GABATHUSE & ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writers 08 April 2011
Opposition says people must elect mayors, council chairmen
Under the current system councillors elect mayors and council chairmen.Botswana National Front Publicity Secretary Moeti Mohwasa said the current situation where residents cannot access services because of council squabbles should be an eye opener to...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Thieves learn the hard way
And so harsh was the lesson that one of the men is alleged to be hospitalised at Princess Marina Hospital, after the theft went awry. It is alleged that the men tried to use dynamite to blow up a safe. The dynamite however blew into their faces,...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Unions reject 5% offer
BOFEPUSU is comprised of five public sector unions namely; Botswana Teachers Union (BTU), Botswana Secondary Teachers Union (BOSETU), Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), Botswana Land Boards, Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAWHU)...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Seretse goes on tour with gays
In an interview with Mmegi, Seretse said after the organisation approached parliamentary committees, he told them that instead of approaching MPs, they should lobby members of the public so that they may interact directly with people to see if they...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
BDP survives on the plight of the poor - Saleshando
He said that the government is unable to create sustainable jobs and only plays with their vulnerable minds with such poor programmes as backyard gardening, constituency leagues and others. Saleshando was commenting on the Hides and Skins...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Sinking BMC pins hopes on non-EU market
The Commission has already tapped into the South African market - an existing trade route - while protocols with Zambia are in place for supply to that country. Last month, the department of veterinary services de-listed Botswana from the...
STAFF WRITER 08 April 2011
Makgalemele seeks P2m for match-fixing allegations
Makgalemele, who is the former Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, would also have come face to face with his former employee and Under-23 coach Major David Bright fighting in Rakgare's corner. The former BFA strongman is suing the radio...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
House defers BMC amendment bill
Some of the amendments the bill seeks include the need to have the BMC financial year ended on December 31st instead of the current September 30th. "The amendment will align the current practice with the Act," reads part of the bill. It also...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 April 2011
End of the world at hand?
It is also unusual for most so-called professionals to concern themselves with things like the end of the world. It is common discourse though in church (though with a different angle and possibly for a different reason) and within certain elements...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 08 April 2011
The hunt for medication an emotionally draining experience
I quickly collect my medical card and leave. Little did I realise that this would be the beginning of a tedious and emotionally draining hunting expedition. The hunt for medication has started. The first place that I think of is the Nyangabwe...
IKE VAVI
Correspondent 08 April 2011
Zambia's 'ill-conceived' constitution rejected?
As a results Zambia's 2011 tripartite elections will be held under the current constitution and not as was widely expected under the new one, which was ready, and only awaited enactment. But enactment failed and in the preliminary stages for that...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 08 April 2011
A day with Dumelang
Dumelang Saleshando is wearing khaki shorts and a neat brown and black T-shirt. His wife Dineo is wearing a light grey dress which complements her light brown complexion. We are outside their manicured gardens in their double storey home in...
NDABA NKOMO 08 April 2011
Paragon of holiness is coming here
Most churches around the country are hosting revivals and crusades on a regular basis. Now more than ever before there is talk of the body of Jesus Christ confronting the devil and winning back the souls that the devil had captured. Many a marriage...
08 April 2011
Exporting boats from the edge of the Kalahari Desert
So today we look at a Maun-based company that successfully exports boats from a landlocked country to over a dozen countries throughout Africa. Superficially when you look at this as a business idea- exporting boats from the edge of the Kalahari, it...
ROMAN GRYNBERG* 08 April 2011
Is defense and security a priority in Botswana?
In Parliament it has become the subject of intense debate. Ironically, the Police Mobile Unit (PMU), the precursor of the Botswana Defense Force was formed in 1976 as a result of pressure from the opposition Botswana Peoples' Party when the...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 08 April 2011
Nothing charming about Chad
Flag-waving fans left Gaborone at 4pm and as the bus drove through the streets of the city motorists responded with blaring hooters. The fans filled the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport just before 5:30pm and there was an air of optimism...
Mqondisi Dube
Staff Writer 08 April 2011
Couple testing is a make-or-break affair
Although many couples have resorted to testing together, only those who get negative results stay together ,while most people with varying results have fights and end their relationships. Tebelopele's couple testing was intended to empower...
Maitseo Mololwane
Correspondent 08 April 2011
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08 April 2011
Is Paedophilia coming to Botswana
Phile a Greek term divining from the word dinlia, said to describe 'love' or 'deep friendship.' According to Powell (2007:4) Etymological meaning Pede or Paedo is divined from the Greek word 'Paedo' which means 'boy' or 'child'. The word...
08 April 2011
Project syndicate
In a nationwide vote to select local authorities (the so-called Conseiller General), the far-right National Front gained 11percent of the votes cast, but secured only 0.1 percent of the seats. This discrepancy between the National Front's...
Guy Sorman 08 April 2011
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