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The BNF and BDP's fight for the attention of the ANC: 1912-2004
The Beware of Wolves in Sheep Skins was an attack on Pamphlet No.1 by Daniel Kwelagobe in the 1970s (Kwelagobe c.1979). However, some BNF members got carried away by accusations and the perception of the BDP having been an anti-ANC outfit. For...
CHRISTIAN JOHN MAKGALA 28 September 2011
Palestine's state of mind
Speaking at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010, Obama said that he hoped that "when we come back here next year, we can have an agreement that will lead to a new member of the United Nations - an independent, sovereign state of Palestine,...
*DAOUD KUTTAB 28 September 2011
Israel and America on the wrong side of history
I was visiting Israel as Australia's Foreign Minister to argue the case for rapid implementation of the Oslo peace accords - all the way through to negotiated acceptance of Palestinian statehood. I concluded my pitch by saying, with perhaps a little...
*GARETH EVANS 28 September 2011
The diabetes watch
Every region of the world is affected, although the epidemic is growing most rapidly in Oceania and least rapidly in East Asia. Globally, the type 2 diabetes epidemic has been growing in lockstep with rising obesity levels. This is not surprising -...
*MARTIN TOBIAS 28 September 2011
The strategy behind the debacle at GCC
This is a reflection of democracy, as the majority must decide who will lead. But it is also a reflection of strategic manoeuvering that does not always come to the fore. It came as a surprise to many, even the opposition, that the councillor for...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 28 September 2011
My HIV testing nightmare at a govt hospital
This was aptly demonstrated by the treatment this writer and hordes of other enthusiastic Batswana and people of other nationalities bent on knowing their status were subjected to on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health has been running campaigns...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
My unexpected trip to a Libyan hospital
One was holding a razor. A little later the lights blinked on again. A Ukrainian nurse was now gripping a large syringe. "What are you doing?" I asked. She shrugged. "This is not your concern." Let me rewind a little. A day earlier, I...
ANDREW HARDING 28 September 2011
As i see it
A near majority of Batswana would like to see a successfully negotiated coalition of opposition parties for a variety of reasons. The electorate/public is palpably bored of a mediocre one-party rule which is largely responsible for the voter...
Michael Dingake 28 September 2011
Six line up for Miss Millennium Foundation charity showdown
The tournament, featuring social football clubs, will be held at the Bank of Botswana (BoB) grounds in Gaborone's Phase IV. Some of the clubs that will be participating are Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), First National...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 September 2011
KBL promises festive concert to remember
Briefing journalists in Francistown, KBL marketing manager for alcoholic beverages, Thabiso Botlhole said the concert would bring music lovers, fans, musicians and the St Louis larger brand together. He said through the support of the brand,...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Moathodi crowned Miss Independence Francistown
Although the show was not well-attended the handful who turned up to witness the beauty of Batswana models, were not disappointed. The stage was decorated with the elegance of the 16 beauties vying for the coveted crown. They exhibited...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Eric scoops international award
The presentation ceremony was held in New York, United States of America (US), at the weekend to honour outstanding African musicians across different genres. The modest Botswana artist beat renowned South African gospel artist Benjamin Dube and...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Aviva reviews Mmamantswe in response to keen suitors
Last year, the Australian based company wrote off its investment in the project after a bid to secure a power purchase agreement with South Africa's Eskom for its planned 1000MW Mmamantswe hit a snag. Announcing its results for the year ended 30...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 28 September 2011
BEDIA exports reach P380 million
According to figures provided by BEDIA on Monday, South Africa accounted for 82 percent of exports by the private sector companies between April and August, representing latest available statistics. BEDIA-assisted exports are considered...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
MoH promises to probe complaints
The ministry wishes to state that if in fact the incident happened, it is unacceptable and regrettable. The ministry takes great exception to such behaviour, which is clearly not in line with its values and aspirations. The alleged...
28 September 2011
A global agenda for seven billion
The world's population has tripled since the United Nations was created in 1945. And our numbers keep growing, with corresponding pressures on land, energy, food, and water. The global economy is generating pressures as well: rising...
* BAN KI-MOON 28 September 2011
mmualebe
Bontsi jwa rona ba re alogileng mo malatsing a maloba, re ne re tle re utlwe go twe go kile ga bo go na le motho mongwe a bidiwa Mokotedi. Ga twe Mokotedi o ne a sa utlwe, legale go sa reye gore o ne a le susu kgotsa a le seganana. Ga twe...
Sebofo Motswane 28 September 2011
Selefu 28 September 2011
28 September 2011
A wake up call for our leaders
One, those who made the nominations did not understand what the hell this "Open, Democratic and Accountable Nation" we are purportedly trying to develop is about. Two, they just didn't care. Three, our credentials as Africa's longest running...
28 September 2011
Our Heritage
It remains slightly surprising to me that the hospital authorities, tiring of this question, are yet to place a large scale photo of her, together with appropriate information, at some suitable place where people can see it. I assume that the British...
Sandy Grant 28 September 2011
Botswana tourist visits pass two million mark
The minister told a Kgotla meeting in Kanye yesterday that last year, an estimated 2.1 million tourists visited the country. He said that the average estimated annual growth rate of arrivals between 2006 and 2010 stand at 10.7 percent. The average...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
PSP, CJ smile all the way to the bank
They will be paid P573,612 annually, as a result of the three percent salary increment for public officers, Mmegi has learnt. This translates to P47,801 per month, which is a P1,393 raise. A Public Service Management Directive No.5 of 2011 from the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
Defence challenges confesion in muder case
Dumezweni Mthimkulu said in final submissions yesterday that evidence before court clearly support his case. He told Justice Michael Leburu of the Lobatse High Court that in their own admissions, state witnesses admitted to having kept his client...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
Registrar advises union to interdict general secretary
The Registrar of Trade Unions, Lesego Pule has advised BMWU to invoke the provisions of Section 44 of the Trade Unions and Employers Organisation Act to apply for an interdiction against Malele until the completion of investigations instituted...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Murder suspects to benefit from SA-Botswana deadlock
Emmanuel Tsebe and Jerry Phale might escape trial after a hard-hitting ruling in their extradition case last week by three judges in the South African High Court. The judges prohibited South African authorities from deporting the murder...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
New diarrhoea cases abating,but deaths on the rise
Acting director in the Department of Public Health, Setshwano Mokgweetsinyane told Mmegi in an interview yesterday that although the spate of diarrhoea still qualifies as an outbreak, figures of new cases have gone down. "In the week ending...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
MoESD explains its involvement in invigilation
In his presentation to the Committee of Inquiry in the 2010 examination on Monday, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the MoESD, Dr Theophilus Mooko said the BEC Act is a constraint and the invigilation issue is complex as there is no relationship between...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
Mafolofolo coach fumes over aborted games
Ntshinogang was mainly disgusted that the organisers of the league did not inform them despite knowing about the developments. Mafolofolo was at the playing grounds as early as 8am but only played at noon against Kalavango in what was supposed to be...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Women's rugby coach happy with cup preparations
Botswana is hosting the tournament that is expected to attract a total of eight African nations.Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, Lees said that the team is ready for battle. He said the team has been able to reach an impressive fitness level. In...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Rights groups welcome Saudi women's right to vote
"King Abdullah's promise that women will finally be allowed to vote is a welcome move away from the discrimination and exclusion that Saudi women have suffered for so long," said Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director at Human Rights Watch in a...
28 September 2011
BFA sets up probe team into Moleps stampede
The BFA National Executive Committee (NEC) says the committee of inquiry will investigate the incident and determine what happened. The committee will comprise five members and will include persons with expertise in the law, the insurance industry...
STAFF WRITER 28 September 2011
Cash crisis paralyses basketball teams
Speaking to Mmegi Sport, BBA technical director, Mothusi Thipe, said that this year the budget they were allocated was not enough to accommodate the senior teams since the Under-16 and Under-17 teams had a busy year. The Under-16 participated in a...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Libyan NTC forces continue attacks on pro-Gaddafi strongholds
On Monday, the NTC forces reportedly advanced from the east to about just 15 km from the centre of Sirte, Gaddafi's hometown, while the NATO warplanes carried on their airstrikes against Gaddafi supporters. On the western side of Sirte, the NTC...
28 September 2011
Assailants blow up Egypt gas pipeline to Israel, Jordan
A witness told investigators he saw three men jump out of a small truck at a pumping station in an area known as al-Maidan, southwest of the city of el-Arish, and open fire on the pipeline, the security sources said. This was followed by a...
28 September 2011
GCC major resigns
The radio reported that Lesole has resigned and released a statement thanking councillors and other stakeholders for their support in her job as mayor. But when contacted for comment, Lesole said she has not resigned. She said she was not aware of...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
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