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The city: Gaborone
African cities can be discouraging. Many are surrounded by skirts of shantytowns or informal suburbs, as they are charitably described. A visitor to Cape Town in South Africa, for example, must drive through miles of lean-to dwellings before...
16 June 2011
Our heritage
Nowhere, however, have I seen any mention of the fact that General Warren's announcement to the three key dikgotla, Kanye, Molepolole and Shoshong - that they were now part of a British declared Protectorate - marked the beginnings of the new State...
Sandy Grant 16 June 2011
The 'politicising' of workers' struggle
I would like to think it is from a right thinking member of civil society who cares not whose political career ends but more about whether the great traditions of this great Republic endure and the citizens of this great Republic are well provided...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 16 June 2011
When the strike turns violent
These are the words of 37-year-old Khumoetsile Mabalane as she relates to Mmegi her terrifying experience of the riot on Tuesday as security agents clashed with striking government workers. She says ever since she was born, she has never witnessed...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 16 June 2011
What this strike is about and what govt should be doing
Politics is about one thing: politicians come up and say entrust us with all your monies; we will collect rents, taxes and other revenues on your behalf and distribute them appropriately. When the people vote a government in to power, they are...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 16 June 2011
Makgadikgadi locals in poverty cycle
Makgadikgadi encompasses villages and settlements like Zoronga, Nata, Rakops, Gweta, Mopipi, Mmatshumo, Xhumaga and Mosu. A study by the Department of Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism has revealed that households...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 16 June 2011
Ceragem -panacea for stiff joints
She knew, from the word go that she had found the panacea for stiff joints, chronic back pains and other health problems afflicting the people of Francistown, and others from afar. For those who have since discovered CERAGEM, they are coming to the...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 16 June 2011
When on-lookers become victims
As the police and the workers were sizing each other up, even the usually busy shoppers stopped their shopping businesses to gawk at the spectacle before them. A number of them, hence were caught in the crossfire as the police using rubber bullets...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 16 June 2011
Shooting practice with BDF officers
The purpose of our trip was to witness the end of the three weeks peacekeeping exercise conducted by BDF and their French counterparts. Though it was still early, the mood in the bus was very high but yours truly decided to sleep. Being the only...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 16 June 2011
our heritage
In Mochudi - and in Mochudi alone, I believe - the 1965 election prompted a protest which has to be the first in the Independence era. It was, as can be seen, not much of a protest - just seven women, with their party flag, making their point. But it...
Sandy Grant 16 June 2011
Rugby team leaves for Cameroon CAR tourney
Initially, the team consisted of more than 30 players but has been trimmed to 24 after a month-long training camp. Botswana is expected to play its first game on Tuesday against Senegal whilst the next fixture is scheduled for June 25. National team...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 16 June 2011
Ramatlhakwana must return to Santos
The Botswana striker spent the past season with Vasco da Gama, but only got the green light to play in April - exactly two years since he last played club football at Santos - following protracted off-the-field issues. His seven-month wait for...
16 June 2011
Chelsea could miss out on Neymar to Real Madrid
After reports in Spain on Tuesday stated that a deal to take Neymar to Madrid was near completion, the insider said: "If Chelsea will not pay 45m Euros he will go to Real." Neymar is Chelsea's prime summer target, so to miss out on a forward who...
16 June 2011
Motlakase demoted as appeal fails
The club had lodged a complaint to the DC citing that their relegation was unlawful. Motlakase were challenging the implementation of a resolution made on July 31, 2010 during the Botswana Premier League (BPL) General Assembly. At the General...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 16 June 2011
BONA trims national team squad
BONA sports development officer Onkemetse Mmampudi said the 15 would be further trimmed down to 12 after a tournament to be held in Malawi this weekend. The team consists of five players from the shooting, mid-court and defence positions. Mmampudi...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 16 June 2011
Winnie 'insulted' by movie about her life
The film's director, South African Darrell Roodt, has described Winnie as "the ultimate women's movie" and "an amazing love story". But Madikizela-Mandela responded: "I think it is an insult. I don't know what would be romantic in our bitter...
16 June 2011
From magic king to disco king
Sobhan, who is originally from Bangladesh, came to Botswana in 1986 and during that time he became famous for staging magic shows around the country. He was known as "Magic King" by then, but proclaims that he is still Botswana's king of...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 June 2011
Meet the talented ATI, a star in the making
What perhaps won many fans for the 22-year-old lad from Radihemelo ward in Serowe was the fact that he brought something fresh in local music scene, which sometimes becomes stale. Interestingly, the University of Botswana (UB) Bachelor of Arts...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 16 June 2011
Cresta's night of rhythm, poetry and open mic
The event coincides with the Day of the African Child. The event is presented by Rhythm Art & Poetry, a youth-driven and youth-empowering initiative. Berman says the idea is to provide a platform for artists who find it hard to penetrate...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 16 June 2011
Malema: Why must we pay for our land?
"Willing-buyer, willing-seller is not an alternative... The alternative from the youth league is that we take the land without paying. That is what we are proposing," he told the league's provincial council at the University of the Western...
16 June 2011
NATO strikes Tripoli as Libyan rebels make gains
The strikes followed a lull in NATO bombing of Tripoli on Tuesday, but in the evening loud blasts rocked the city with plumes of smoke filling the sky to the east and aircraft flying overhead. Libyan state TV said the bombs had struck military and...
16 June 2011
'Debswana has keen water conservation strategy'
Debswana also aims to continually improve water management at all its operations in line with the parastatal's water and residue strategy, international benchmarks and best practices. The policy also aims at promoting water conservation, demand...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 16 June 2011
National accounts return to surplus
The balance of payments, or Botswana's net financial position with the rest of the world, has been in deficit since 2008, with trade imports outweighing exports and net international investment earnings waning due to the recession. The weaker...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 16 June 2011
Know your labour rights
Legal instruments are there to be read holistically to give effect and meaning. Any government in the world is like a parent to his children. The role of the parent from conception until birth is to create a foundation and nurture the child until it...
Mpho Ngwako 16 June 2011
Opposition: loaded, cocked and aiming ... whose foot?
It is a situation all too familiar for those anxious citizens who, in the past, have watched the opposition make all the noise about why the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) should be voted out, only for them to present victory to 'Domkrag' on a...
16 June 2011
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16 June 2011
As Botswana commemorates the Day of the African Child...
As we celebrate the Day of the African Child, we look at Botswana and how children are faring in this country. Botswana has been commended for the strides made in the field of education especially in terms of infrastructural development. Legal...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 16 June 2011
Australian dinosaur had UK double
The specimen is the first such dinosaur identified in Australia but one that is nearly identical to a UK creature. This suggests northern and southern hemisphere dinos had a lot more in common than previously thought. The traditional idea has been...
*JONATHAN AMOS 16 June 2011
Prescription pills blamed for 'Pharmageddon'
Sarah Shay and Savannah Kissick were school friends in Morehead, both addicted to an array of perfectly legal drugs. Sarah died in 2006, at the age of 19. Savannah followed three years later, aged 22. Both victims of an epidemic of prescription pill...
PAUL ADAMS 16 June 2011
BMWU special council endorses constitutional amendments
The Palapye special council was held to address important issues ahead of the trade union's triennial elective congress billed for Tlokweng on July 28-31. Mmegi is informed that amongst others, the constitutional amendments were long overdue, as the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 16 June 2011
BCP leaders attend Albertina Sisulu funeral
Speaking in an interview in Gaborone on their return from South Africa yesterday, Gobotswang said that that they took the decision to attend the funeral because Sisulu was a revolutionary and that as a party they want to maintain strong ties with...
ROGERS MPHANE
Correspondent 16 June 2011
Boko accuses Khama of being repressive
Speaking at a press conference organised by his party in Tlokweng on Tuesday, Boko said the strike by public servants has shown that Botswana is led by a president who has asserted himself as the centre of the country's polity and supreme ruler "on...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 16 June 2011
Seretse scores as judge dismisses state's appeal
Yesterday, a Lobatse High Court judge dismissed a complaint by the prosecution team after they found that there were no irregularities in the ongoing graft case. Judge Zibani Makhwade said it is clear that where an appellant in a review proceeding...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE 16 June 2011
BNF's commitment to unity in doubt
Mmegi is informed through a source close to the talks, that the issue is so serious that since it came up for discussion there have been heated debates over the matter resulting in the deferral of the opposition unity talks. The model of unity to...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 16 June 2011
Thamaga CJSS students abandon books for playground
When Mmegi arrived at the school the students were idling around, some basking in the sun while a handful were inside the classrooms. A group was at the school ground playing football while others cheered them on. Meanwhile the teachers were relaxing...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 16 June 2011
BEC to reward 2010 top performers
Making the announcement at a media briefing yesterday in Gaborone, executive secretary of the BEC Dr. Serara Moahi, said that the awards serve to identify and recognise exceptional performance in national examinations as well as to showcase and...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 16 June 2011
Total lunar eclipse treat
The eclipse during which the moon first blackened, then turned orange to eventually become a dark red orb in the sky lasted for 100 minutes. According to scientists it was visible to observers in Europe, Africa, southern Asia, and Australia, and was...
16 June 2011
First cut
It is almost 10 years now since Ashford Mamelodi, the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) retired from the local game to pursue an international career with the world football governing body, FIFA. By then...
Dennis Keagile 17 June 2011
Spartans humble BDF V in basketball encounter
After the encounter, the military men failed to swallow their pride and refused to shake hands with the youngsters - as is norm after each game - hurriedly leaving the courts in shame. BDF V's reaction to the results was however not surprising as...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 17 June 2011
Seoko won't throw in towel yet
Seoko had a controversial downfall last year after a marvellous performance in New Delhi, India bringing back home a bronze medal. His performance, however, deteriorated soon after that when he started loosing local competitions he was expected to...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 17 June 2011
Walker to represent Botswana in WSF Challenge
The prestigious championship kicks off with pools on September 6-8 while the semis and finals have been pencilled for September 9-10. This year's event features eight men and eight women competing initially in two pools of four, followed by semi...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 17 June 2011
Kwapa aims for top finish in Toyota 1000km race
Kwapa is among a handful of local riders aiming to hoist the Botswana flag in the wheelers category, when one of the most popular sporting events in the country celebrates its 30 years. The determined rider had a good debut in the race when he...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 17 June 2011
'United we stand' is new BAA chief's motto
Mooketsi took over the hot seat after beating former president Moses Bantsi, Zambia Champi and Seitshiro Matlala in last weekend's elections. He said though a lot of events are centred in Gaborone staying in Maun will not stand in his way of running...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 17 June 2011
BoBA to host Zim, Mauritius boxers
This is because BoBA wants the national team to engage the visiting boxers in sparring sessions ahead of the September bouts. BoBA president Michael Moroka confirmed the development, adding that South Africa were also keen on coming to camp in the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 17 June 2011
Motlakase to take appeal to General Assembly
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC) on Tuesday ruled that their appeal against demotion failed. However, the club has vowed to seek 'justice'. Motlakase chairman Mangisi Segadimo revealed yesterday that they were...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 17 June 2011
BRU to launch its Re Ba Bona Ha program at Phikwe
The programme, which is an initiative of the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC), will be used to unearth rugby talent throughout the country. The programme was first adopted by football but other sporting codes have since followed suit. BRU...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 17 June 2011
Bay United in bid to buy keeper Marumo
Marumo has been with the club since last August and has made a major contribution to the club. The Port Elizabeth club hopes to enter into serious negotiations with BDF XI in the next few weeks to make permanent the transfer of Marumo. "My...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 17 June 2011
Tshosane calls up rookies
The team goes into camp on Sunday without any of the players who featured in the ongoing 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. Tshosane intends to give the youngsters a run in the near future and will assess them up to next...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 17 June 2011
South Africa warns of UN fallout from Libya strikes
Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane gave a thinly veiled warning to the 15-member council that the air strikes in Libya were harming efforts to agree to a resolution on Syria's crackdown on protests. South Africa and the African Union demanded...
17 June 2011
Michelle Obama to honour Nelson Mandela
For her second solo international trip, the first lady has scheduled stops in South Africa and Botswana, two growing democracies, where she will continue her work encouraging young people to get involved in national affairs. She will...
17 June 2011
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