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Muffling the Leader of the Opposition
Since independence, the Leader of the Opposition has been treated as a partner in government. The position being equivalent to that of an assistant minister, the one who holds it is provided with official transport and staff. Most of the time, the...
08 September 2011
The Chobe holds key to regional integration
The double-decker boat full of ministers, top government officials and journalists from Angola, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia kicked into gear as it took its passengers deep into the belly of the Chobe River. It was going to be an exciting...
08 September 2011
As I see it
Some readers are probably familiar with the story of a number of blind men who had access to an elephant and were later asked to describe it. Each one had touched a specific part of the animal: the rump, hind leg, fore leg, trunk, tusk, ear and tail....
Michael Dingake 08 September 2011
Mmualebe
Ee, lefoko le 'owane' le ngaparetse diteme tsa batho bangwe thata. Gangwe le gape fa batho ba bua o utlwa go ntse go twe ke le 'owane' a le 'owane,' go le 'owane.' E nne 'owane' go ya koo fela, mme fa gongwe owane wa teng a sa dirisiwe...
SEBOFO MOTSHWANE 08 September 2011
Stop the violence
Reports say that last weekend, the University of Botswana (UB) Freshers' Ball was a catalyst for assault (some say rape), theft, robbery and destruction of property. Once again, it is a case of denials, buck-passing and counter-accusations by...
08 September 2011
Celtics coach assures Mongala of game time
Mongala joined Celtic on a season's loan deal from South African champions, Orlando Pirates, early last month.Although he is yet to make his official debut for Celtic, Mongala has impressed in all of the club's friendly matches to the extent that his...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Magazine in hot soup over unsavoury remarks
Magazine, who is the team manager for the All Africa Games (AAG) paralympics team, was forced to return from Maputo, Mozambique, under unclear circumstances. In an exchange with an athlete living with a disability, Magazine is said to have sent a...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 08 September 2011
ATI postpones release
The mixtape that he and upcoming motswako artist Noello collaborated to compile was scheduled for release yesterday, but has since been rescheduled because of ATI's contract agreement with current producer, Neo 'Rimzy' Ramosamo. According to...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Johnny Mokhali charms revellers
A Friday evening that looked bleak for some night revellers, who were looking out to have fun, suddenly found themselves in the midst of an excited crowd soaking in the sonic pleasure colonising the dance hall at a new Broadhurst nightclub. It was...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Multichoice explain prize money delay
Parson told reporters in Zimbabwe that he had not received his money by Tuesday when asked what he had done with the US$200, 000 (P1.3 million). The company's head of Marketing and Communications, Gerald Chinogara revealed that Parson had no bank...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Zim threatens Zimplats
State media reported that President Robert Mugabe's side of Zimbabwe's shaky coalition government wants all foreign and white-owned firms worth over 500 million US dollars to hand over majority shares within five years.Zimplats is among 11 firms that...
08 September 2011
Medical aid rip-off exposed
The head of compliance and investigations at the government regulator, the Council for Medical Schemes, Stephen Mmatli, said he had noticed a "concerning" trend over the past few years as payments to trustees increased. "The whole argument is that...
08 September 2011
Protests against Mswati bailout
Led by Cosatu, the campaign plans to march in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth tomorrow. Cosatu's Western Cape provincial organiser, Mike Louw, said: "The bailout is unacceptable. The only legitimate way of...
08 September 2011
Botswana politics is for the people of Botswana
The split in the ruling party, the civil service strike, the continuing defections of MPs and councillors and the Julius Malema statements (and threats) have all made sure that our press have had nice sensational news to keep their papers...
DR EDWARD T MAGANU 08 September 2011
Know your labour rights
The Trade Dispute Act and the Employment Act have been in operation since 2003 and 2004 respectively. The purpose of these Acts was and is to create a 'union-friendly' environment for all the stakeholders. To achieve its purpose, these Acts...
Mpho Ngwako 08 September 2011
Security concerns not so far-fetched
However, she should be reminded that where there is smoke there is always fire. Reports about interns and security lapses at the ministry cannot just spring from nowhere. It is a wake-up call to tighten systems. At the very least,...
08 September 2011
Mahupela is new BCL General Manager
Mahupela has been the acting General Manager since February 10, 2011 after the departure of Montwedi Mphathi.In a press statement released this week, the chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr Akolang Tombale, says after the departure of Mphathi, the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Botswana slips four places in Global Competitiveness Report
Unveiled yesterday, the Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2011-2012 is the world's most authoritative comparative assessment of competitiveness between nations and is used as a benchmark tool for policy makers and business leaders. Compiled by the...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Selefu 08 September 2011
08 September 2011
Ministry move too costly, inquiry told
BOSETU secretary general, Tobokani Rari told the committee at a meeting held in Parliament yesterday that not only did the engagement of external invigilators compromise the quality of last year's examinations but also was an expensive...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Council closes Bazezuru initiation school
While the council maintains that the school was illegally operating, the Bazezuru religion followers view the move as an affront on their culture and religious practices. Indications are that the council learnt about the 'school' after the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Defence wants Tiroyamodimo's charges dropped
Banyatsi Mmekwa, for Tiroyamodimo, and Oteng Motlhala for Ketshabile, argued that the charges against their clients do not exist in the laws of Botswana. They argued that for the past nine months they have pleaded with the Directorate of Public...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Anxiety over allowances causing sleepless nights
For many government-sponsored first year students, it is the prospect of accessing their much-coveted student living allowances that is keeping them from hitting the sack.Beginning students say they have been arriving at school as early as 1am to...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
We're here to stay, cry sex workers
They made the plea at the workshop held at the Anglican Church in Gaborone, where they were taught about different types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). They were also encouraged to seek medical attention if they develop signs of sexually...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 08 September 2011
WUC blamed for high water bills, cracking houses
Addressing their grievances to Minister of Minerals Energy and Water Resouces, Dr Ponatshego Kedikilwe during a Kgotla meeting last week the residents said since the 'premature takeover of services' from Kweneng District Council (KDC) WUC has...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Marching against gender-based violence
The march, organised by the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, is the culmination of a three-day seminar to create a platform for interactive discussions with Faith Based Organisations (FBO) on gender-based violence. The workshop highlighted that...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Armed robbers hit Choppies in Tlokweng
A manager at the store says the men walked into the store when employees were preparing to close for the day.They were armed with guns and threatened to shoot anyone who attempted to stop them. No one was hurt in the incident. Superintendent Maniki...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Hardy breed named Musi at unveiling
Named Musi after the place where the Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) began the process of selective breeding that resulted in this hardy beast 29 years ago, it is hoped that the composite breed with lead to increased beef production.Musi...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Walk of Hope aids abused children
Motsemeng, along with six other Batswana, was recently honoured with an award for being one of Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TYOP) by Junior Chambers International in the category of contribution to child rights, human rights and world...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
China delegation pays courtesy call on Merafhe
The delegation is led by Wang Zhizhen, who is also vice-president of the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFUI), an organisation that strives to "enhance mutual understanding between China and the world." The purpose of the...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Armed forces inherit old Francistown Airport
The Minister of Transport and Communication Frank Ramsden said this recently when opening the new Francistown Airport in Francistown. Civil Aviation Authority Botswana (CAAB) public affairs manager, Modipe Nkwe confirmed yesterday that...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Former BOCONGO employee loses P1m lawsuit
Lobatse High Court judge Michael Leburu yesterday cast a dark cloud over Bolele's bid to sue BOCONGO after he ruled that her employment contract was procedurally and lawfully terminated. Bolele has been fighting tooth and nail with BOCONGO over...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff writer 08 September 2011
Gaobakwe, SA Tourism, Bantwini, team up for Independence festival
To add spice, Bantwini along with local players like Zeus, Scar and others yet to be identified, have been in the studio in Gaborone this week, recording a special album that will be on sale at the September 29 music concert to be held at the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
BDP postpones announcement of new executive secretary
In an interview, acting executive secretary Lee Lesetedi said the ruling party leadership decided at its meeting that the announcement be postponed arguing that the process of identification was still not finalised as some applicants were yet to be...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Teachers' unions cautioned
Committee Chairperson Keetla Masogo said signing agreements with the ministry would not have any legal backing if anything goes wrong as it is only the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) that has been established by an act of Parliament to run and...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
NRH still receiving diarrhea cases
NRH spokesperson Caiphus Gabana said the hospital has been admitting an average of three babies a day, bringing to 15 the number of diarrhea cases concerning infants. "The number of babies we admit here is a concern since it shows that in households,...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Suspected DIS agents shadow journalist
Former Mmegi news editor and now deputy editor of the newly launched Weekend Post, Tshireletso Motlogelwa said yesterday that two people he thinks are DIS agents sneaked into his house on Monday and Tuesday this week. He said that on Monday, his wife...
08 September 2011
'Regime change' freedom square rhetoric and plain sloganeering
Like a bushfire, the chant has spread from the platform of striking civil servants to the society in general. The phrase that advocates revolutionary change of the guard, has became fodder for public and private debate and today continues to...
08 September 2011
Future heart health 'shaped by diet'
Researchers in The Netherlands tracked the heart health of Dutch women who lived through the famine at the end of World War II. Those living on rations of 400-800 calories a day had a 27 percent higher risk of heart disease in later life. It's the...
08 September 2011
Is regime change in Libya in aid of democracy?
Even at the onset of the military campaign, many accused America, Britain and France of using the United Nations' Resolution 1973 to fulfill their neo-colonial, imperialistic and economic interests in the oil-rich country. A few weeks into the...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 08 September 2011
My 'outlandish' burial options
We are suddenly thankful that we are not lying in that box that the men are shovelling dirt onto, to bury forever. Our appreciation of purpose and the brevity of life are further enhanced by the sight of hundreds - or even thousands of graves in the...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 08 September 2011
Au Morake: The minstrel of soulful rhapsodies
Better-known as Au to denote his station in the family, Morake was baptised on December 25 1970, setting the stage of service to God that would dominate his life. He was confirmed on December 5 1985 and remained firm and steadfast in the Cause of...
DOUGLAS TSIAKO
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Choppies reaches neighbourhoods
But there is unease among traders in the area, who feel they may be forced to close because the chain retailer is taking business from them. Zanele Ndlovu whose home is near the resplendent shopping complex lightened up when asked what it meant to...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 08 September 2011
UN resident coordinator Lwin leaves enviable legacy
"One of the most significant changes we made collectively as the UN team in Botswana is that we have moved from one single UN programme in support of the NDP10 to 14 programmes," she said in an interview with Mmegi. Lwin said seven of the 14...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 08 September 2011
Softball side upbeat despite tough draw
According to the draw, Botswana is in the same group as defending champions United States of America (US) and third ranked Canada in Pool A. Other teams are hosts South Africa, China, New Zealand, Czech Republic and Puerto Rico. Botswana faces South...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 09 September 2011
BOPEU hosts 15km fund-raising race
The branch's chairperson, Kethapeleng Karabo said the marathon is in line with the union's five-year plan of contributing to nation building. He said they chose a marathon as it can unite and build a nation. Karabo said the main aim of the ...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 09 September 2011
Montsho targets Olympics gold
Mmegi: How do you feel about your success? Montsho: I'm obviously excited about the achievement because the World Championships are an important event in the athletics calendar. It's also good for my country because we had never won a medal in the...
09 September 2011
First cut
It was in December 2010 and January that the Zebras scaled the heights of the FIFA Coca-Cola rankings. Botswana was ranked 53rd in January and in February dropped to 54th. But since February, the Zebras' ranking has been on a slide and currently we...
Dennis Keagile 09 September 2011
Hotspurs, No Mathata search for first points
No Mathata suffered a shock defeat to new comers, Peace Makers in Bobonong while Hotspurs felt the wrath of former Premier League side, Motlakase Power Dynamos.Hotspurs hold the psychological edge for their visit to Selebi-Phikwe tomorrow. The...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 09 September 2011
Rollers not pressing panic buttons yet
Rollers have not registered a win in three outings since the league started. In their opening game, the defending champions were ambushed by rivals Mochudi Centre Chiefs, losing 5-2 and then registered two goalless draws against ECCO City...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 09 September 2011
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