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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 14 April 2011
'Go athola' - a cultural concept that refuses to die!
This is the concept popularly referred to as 'Go athola' (to charge) being the direct translation equivalent. James Kaisara of Masunga says, "This is a concept that cuts across all the tribes in the country. It is a concept that is fully understood...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Mocks: gay, stable and god loving
It is business as usual at Sedimo's church, the St John Apostolic Church where they continue to regard him as a highly talented and dedicated member of their brass band. Sedimo is counted among their gifted trumpeters and drummers at an African...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Sebina junction: a contrasting place of hope and despair
But for an ordinary traveller, the junction is a convenient hiking spot linking Sebina village, which lies about 9km north of the popular intersection, with a motley of other places. The intersection is also a gateway to the tourism destinations of...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
The hustle of the Zimbabwean shoppers
Itai Patisen (28) said that it is hard for him to buy goods here and hire transport to get them transported to Zimbabwe because of the exorbitant fares. "It is very expensive to transport our goods back to Zimbabwe after we have bought them here in...
Barati Mathambo
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Manyapeza retains his seat
The new vice-president is University of Botswana academic Dithapelo Keorapetse, who was voted in by 179 people.Other people voted into the youth league executive are Seabelo Thekiso (secretary-general), Gift Mathudi (deputy secretary general) Tebogo...
14 April 2011
Let's reduce the carnage on our roads -Mosigi
Speaking at a breakfast meeting held at the Phakalane Golf Estate on Friday morning, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Orapeleng Mosigi said Botswana should strive to halve its average of 500 fatalities per...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Living the dam life at Lecha
For many years, Lecha Game Lodge has been the nearest getaway from Palapye, mainly as a fishing destination. The lodge is home to a large dam. The atmosphere around the dam is as serene as the still waters that run deep. Located deep in the middle...
ALE-ESI MAKGEKGENENE 14 April 2011
Our heritage
But this building is to be found in Lobatse, and not somewhere in South Africa, and being unique in this country, as I believe, deserves very special attention. Prior to Independence, this country was rare in the world in possessing almost no...
Sandy Grant 14 April 2011
Selefu 14 April 2011
14 April 2011
Manchester United dream of treble after sweeping aside Chelsea
The unprecedented trio of League, Champions League and FA Cup triumphs 12 years ago was so freakish that few in these parts expected to ever have a sniff of it again. After their 3-1 aggregate victory over a fading Chelsea side all the songs were of...
14 April 2011
Swallows feud with coach on team selection
Tsae has been under pressure since the embarrassing 9-0 Coca-Cola defeat to Mochudi Centre Chiefs. He has been lying low since the 2-0 loss to fellow strugglers, Young Strikers two weeks ago. "He has not returned to camp since our loss against Young...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Santos withdraw trio from Under-23 squad
Coach Daniel 'Chicco' Nare will have to do without last week's star performers in the Olympic qualifier against Egypt, Bakang Moeng and Mogakolodi Ngele, after the club wrote the Botswana Football Association on Monday indicating that they need to...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Zebras drop in FIFA rankings despite qualification
The national team is now ranked 69th in the world down from 67th last month. The Zebras are 14th in Africa after slipping one place. In the period under review, the Zebras drew 1-1 against Namibia, in an international friendly, before disposing of...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
'Tha Flippa' releases debut mix tape
Tha Flippa is a young immensely talented rapper who scooped the 'Best hip-hop artist' award a few weeks ago at the BOCCIM Youth Expo held in Francistown under the performing arts section in the hip-hop category. The mix tape was recorded at Soul...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Sis Annah releases her debut gospel album
The album contains 10 tracks namely the title track, Ba Bule Matho, Thapelo E Na Le Maatla, Modimo O Gona, Emmanuel Monnga Rona, You Are The Shelter Of My Life, Re Gata Madimona, Bakang Modimo, Holy Is The Lord, Boitshwarelo Ja Modimo and Alfa and...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 14 April 2011
G-Storm's Next Door is a scorcher
The album contains nine tracks including the interlude namely, A Re Bineng Rotlhe, Tshabang Koo, Basha, Letagwa, the title track Next Door, Suzanna, Basa Ndapedza and Letagwa instrumental. Although the duo known by stage names Tich and OB are...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Lil Mis Andy, Dramaboi, face off in Hub Music Series
The first contestant to make it to the next round Bone C was selected last weekend as he went up against his chosen rival, one of the two female contestants, Enigma. Three days earlier, before the show Bone C and Enigma got a chance to write and...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Swaziland protests enter second day
"We have planned to go ahead today [Wednesday] despite what happened yesterday," said Mduduzi Gina, secretary general of Swaziland's Federation of Trade Unions. "We will just continue and if what happened on continues, then we will not be in control...
14 April 2011
Zambia denies harbouring Rwanda genocide suspects
"As a country we have an obligation to cooperate in investigations and handing over genocide suspects. We cannot harbour suspects of genocide in this country. Even some Zambians have previously served on the tribunal, which is evidence of our...
14 April 2011
Nigeria to vote in bid for true democracy
An enormous effort has been undertaken to organise a fair vote and break with a series of deeply flawed ballots, but violence poses a serious risk, with bomb blasts and other attacks having killed dozens in the run up to polls. The clear favourite...
14 April 2011
FNB's e-wallet is a sensation
The service is accessible to any customer who has cellphone banking or can transact at an ATM and all FNB branches in Botswana are fully equipped to assist customers with the e-wallet service. FNB introduced the e-wallet send money service in...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Vaka rails against Sanlam
Former Botswana Insurance Holding Limited (BIHL), CEO Regina Sikalesele-Vaka, stunned guests at her farewell dinner in Gaborone on Tuesday night when she attacked her former employer's majority shareholder, Sanlam, for frustrating her out of her job...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Setswana se se lolameng
E ne e re fa Motswana a bua, a ele tlhoko gore o dirisa mafoko a fe, o a lomaganya jang, le gore o bopa puo ya gagwe jang gore e utlwale sentle mo go yo o reeditseng. Motho o ne a sa dirise lefoko lengwe le lengwe le le mo tlelang mo tlhaloganyong...
SEBOFO MOTSWANE 14 April 2011
In Ivory Coast, democrat to dictator
President Felix Houphou t-Boigny - Ivory Coast's first president, who ruled for more than 30 years - had forbidden Gbagbo, then a democracy activist and history professor, from holding a conference. The government detained about 100 of us...
* VENANCE KONAN 14 April 2011
Swazi King must see writing on the wall
Media reports indicate that the strike organisers and other labour leaders in Swaziland had been rounded up and imprisoned over the last three days although most of them have since been released. The Swazi monarchy needs to be condemned for the...
14 April 2011
Mathathane village recovering after storm
It is evident throughout the village that the storm swept away anything that stood in vulnerable areas, including livestock and chickens. Tents that were distributed to the affected families by the Disaster Committee now stand conspicuously in some...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Are you a potential cheerleader?
According to project organiser Michelle Theron-Jay, the cheerleading initiative is a non-formal exercise that is aimed at getting people to be positively involved in the support of sports. "Many people are involved in dancing, singing, and music,...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Defence wants 'no case to answer' verdict
Defence attorney Morris Ndawana of Ndawana and Company argued that the state had failed to prove a prima facie case against his client Godknows Ndlovu. It is alleged that on October 8, 2008, near Nthati lands along the Orapa Francistown Road, Ndlovu...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Defence attorney accuses investigating officers
Anthony Madenge said in court that Tapologo Doba was possibly involved in the 2006 death of Josephat Phiri, a Zimbabwean, hence his blood samples should have been taken for analysis. He said that just like his client, Jealous Jeremiah, Doba was...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Botswana gets first pediatric endocrinologist
Last month, he emerged at the top of his class at the Nairobi-based Pan African Fellowship Programme in Pediatric Endocrinology ahead of eight pediatricians from Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Sudan and Nigeria. He has been awarded a distinction. Joel...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Seakgosing warns the public sector against strike
Speaking at a Ministry of Health workshop in Francistown, Seakgosing said that government has no funds to finance the increment demanded by the workers, represented by Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU). The unions wanted to...
KEABETSWE NEWEL & BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondents 14 April 2011
Former mayors excoriate FCC
In separate interviews with Mmegi, the former mayors said FCC was failing the people of Francistown and had shifted focus on councillors' political affiliation. They said Francistown remained underdeveloped because of the failure of the councillors...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 14 April 2011
Thirty teachers fail to report to 'well-resourced' new school
With the assistance of the regional education office, the school is currently pursuing the 'absentee' teachers to establish why they have not arrived at their duty station. In addition to the 30 teachers, the boarding master has also failed to...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Tebelopele faces closure as funds dry up
Those employed on contract have already been informed that their contracts will not be renewed, while the cleaning staff were told a few weeks ago that their services have been outsourced to private companies, as it is cheaper. The staff say that...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
BDP Women's Wing on compromise
Secretary general for the BDP Women's Wing, Keneilwe Mathangwane, said yesterday: " We are going to Nata well informed by the two party forums, that is, last year's and this year's National Councils, that as an organ of the party, just like others,...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Shop break-in and theft suspects appear in court
Gaborone West Station Commander Bonnie Bareki, said only three of the suspects appeared for mention as the fourth man is still hospitalised at Princess Marina after suffering severe injuries during the aborted mission. The men are Thuso Modise...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Give us up to Sept, Bakwena urges BOFEPUSU
Speaking to Mmegi yesterday Bakwena said that there are indications that the country's economy is improving and the five percent increment might be made by September. The DPSM director made the appeal in a bid to halt the planned April 18-29...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Duma FM manager threatened by colleague
Sources close to the duo say Chivadze was not happy about a report written by Baitsile to the DumaFm board. The case is expected to come before the Block 8 Customary Court this morning. Contacted for comment, Baitsile said he did not want to say...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Businessman and deputy PS in court for corruption
Appearing before Regional Magistrate Barnabas Nyamadzabo yesterday, the accused persons plea had been reserved pending the hand over of all documents to the defence attorney by the state. Nyamadzabo has however ordered that Lerumo Mogobe withdraw as...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 14 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* 14 April 2011
Audit reveals fraud at KDC
The Kweneng District Council (KDC) is likely to be investigated by the Directorate of Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) after an internal audit of staff recruitment revealed serious irregularities and fraud. The audit report dated March 23, 2011...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 14 April 2011
Government loses millions in Fong Kongs
The organisation says second-hand car dealers undervalue the cars to the disadvantage of Botswana government. "This is done with the involvement of the suppliers at the Durban Bonded Warehouses who issue false invoices of lesser values. As a result,...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 14 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 14 April 2011
Revamped volleyball league starts
In the men's competition, Police play Spartans with BDF and Mafolofolo clashing in the last match of the day. Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) development officer, Mission Mereyotlhe, said they learnt a lot of lessons from last year's league and...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 April 2011
First cut
It is not only the intention and wish of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) to see all its affiliates turning into professional outfits. It is the wish of every Motswana that this should happen. Once all our clubs turn professional, the value...
Dennis Keagile 15 April 2011
Sports briefs
The competition is open to both juniors and seniors. BAA spokesperson, Glody Dube, said the competition is mainly targeted at junior athletes most of whom are students. Athletes were expected to have submitted their entries by yesterday. Memorial...
Compiled by MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 April 2011
Who will make it to the Coke finals?
The race for the top prize of P350,000 enters the penultimate stage tomorrow when favourites Mochudi Centre Chiefs face Extension Gunners at the Lobatse Sports Complex with Uniao Flamengo Santos taking on surprise package, Motlakase Power Dynamos, at...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 15 April 2011
Satmos, Hotspurs in tight race
Satmos are left with two games while Hotspurs have three. The Cheetahs travel to Maun to face struggling Maun Tigers tomorrow while Hotspurs are away to unpredictable No Mathata in Selebi-Phikwe. Satmos will pray that their cross-town rivals will do...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO & MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondents 15 April 2011
Hogs and Rhinos in top of the table clash
Hogs have 20 points, six clear of Rhinos and tomorrow's match is expected to be a close contest. Rhinos have a game in hand over the leaders although Hogs are favoured to bag maximum points. Rhinos have 14 points from three games with two bonus...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI & VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent Staff Writer 15 April 2011
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