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The death penalty again
The one that gained the most publicity was the execution in Georgia of Troy Davis, who had been convicted of the 1989 murder of Mark McPhail, an off-duty police officer.Davis's death sentence was carried out despite serious doubts about whether he...
* PETER SINGER 20 October 2011
The class warfare the rich don't understand
"Those who own the country ought to govern it." - Founding father, John Jay There have been rumblings in the corners of the Tea party movement for some time, but the minute president Obama announced that he was going to ask the wealthy to kick in a...
20 October 2011
The pimples and truth of the cooperation project
Various theories and comments have been advanced regarding this key political arrangement. In this submission, I reveal the pimples and truths surrounding the 'opposition talks'. My inspiration to write this piece derives its legitimacy from the fact...
* KAGISO NAZRULLAH NTIME 20 October 2011
Neighbourliness still practised
At Somerset Extension, Shadrack Kedirileng can pop next door unceremoniously or send a thumb-sucking child in soiled clothes to ask for sugar from his neighbour, Modiri Kgathanong. He would have woken up in the morning to a realisation that he did...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 20 October 2011
Thugs turn social networks into crime-infested sites
According to the Wikipedia, a social network is a "social structure made of individuals (or organisations) called "nodes," which are tied (connected) by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, financial exchange,...
Barati Mathambo
Correspondent 20 October 2011
The other Horn of Africa
Such perceptions, however, are not only tragically one-sided; they are short-sighted and dangerous.Behind the stock images of a region trapped in chaos and despair, economies are growing, reform is increasingly embraced, and governance is improving....
20 October 2011
Mmualebe
Ke eletsa gore gompieno re tlhome megopolo ya rona mo lefokong la go ema ka sengwe, sekai e le 'go ema ka thobane'.E rile mo malatsing a a fetileng, ka bua ka go ema pele kana go eta pele. Nako eo, ke ne ka tlhalosa gore go ema pele/go eta...
Sebofo Motshwane 20 October 2011
France name unchanged side but tensions remain
Facing criticism from all quarters about the quality of his team's play during the tournament, in which they lost pool matches to the All Blacks and Tonga before beating Wales' 14 men by only a single point in the semi-final, without getting close to...
20 October 2011
Gunners to launch supporters' branch
The newly established branch has an ambitious plan to help the team financially and already a concert featuring popular radio personalities DJ Sly (RB 2) and Motsweding FM's Douglas Mosadi is scheduled on the same night.Interim branch chairman,...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 20 October 2011
Zebras finally rise in FIFA rankings
The Zebras had been on a downward spiral since the start of the year despite posting positive results. During the period under review, the Zebras remained inactive but still find themselves moving upwards. The 2012 AFCON debutants failed to get...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 20 October 2011
BFA defends hiked course fees
This comes after participants at next month's Olympic Solidarity/FIFA High Level Coaching Course protested saying that the P2, 000 that the association is asking for is exorbitant. According to the FIFA, the Botswana National Olympic Committee...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 20 October 2011
Rising gospel star releases DVD
The DVD is titled Lefu La Jesu, and it follows a debut album that Thaelo had released about eight months ago.Just like the album CD, the DVD has eight tracks - Pelatulo, Lefu La Jesu that is a title track; Marching To Jerusalem; Metholo Ya Lefatshe;...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 20 October 2011
Yes, there's a market for our TV products - Mogorosi
Moabi Mogorosi, of Abi Films, said this during a two-day National Broadcasting Board (NBB) conference held at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) early this week. Mogorosi was making a presentation where before commencing he...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 20 October 2011
Musicians hail the Zebras in song
Hip hop star Scar (Thato Matlhabaphiri) and his House-kwasa counterpart Vee Wa Mampela (Odirile Sento) recently released a CD with three tracks and three instrumentals dedicated to the gallant Zebras. Scar, a self-professed football devotee, told...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 20 October 2011
Miss Botswana leaves for world event
Karabo's close family members have told Showbiz that her mother Ajelita and elder brother Phepo will take the eight-day self-sponsored trip to be with her during her three-week stay in London.Last year Emma Wareus, who was accompanied by her mother,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 20 October 2011
Zimbabwe election body seeks $220 million for polls
President Robert Mugabe was forced to share power with his rival, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, after disputed 2008 polls and the two have been haggling over democratic reforms and the timing of a fresh vote.However, both have recently said an...
20 October 2011
China adopts cultural development guideline to boost soft power
BEIJING: Leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Tuesday adopted a guideline that is aimed at boosting China's soft power and maintain "cultural security" following the ongoing economic boom. The 17th Central Committee of the CPC closed its...
20 October 2011
Strike shuts down Greece before austerity vote
The strike shut government departments, businesses, public services and even providers of everyday staples like shops and bakeries and will culminate in mass demonstrations outside parliament, the scene of violent clashes in June. Some 400 dock...
20 October 2011
Project syndicate
PARIS: Almost everyone nowadays agrees that banks need more capital. Christine Lagarde chose to make it her first campaign as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). And conventional analyses of the financial crisis...
Howard Davies 20 October 2011
Onslaught against unions reveals political leadership's vindictiveness
In the last few years, we have seen a new phase in the relationship between government and unions. Our government has never been a friend to the unions or even to the idea of unionism, as the history of the labour movement in this country...
20 October 2011
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20 October 2011
BancABC muscles into mortgage loan arena
With most of the country's eight commercial banks already competing with the country's statutory banks for room in the mortgage loan arena, BancABC hopes its competitive edge will secure a niche in the market.Managing Director Jito Kurian said the...
STAFF WRITER 20 October 2011
Bedia seeks US technology for coal bed methane
The additional power will add to an anticipated 600MW to be produced by Morupule B Power Station when it kicks into the national grid from next year.Principal engineer at DEA, Cyril Matshameko, told a visiting US Business Mission hosted by the...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 20 October 2011
Our heritage
The informal meeting of 'opposition' leaders after the 1984 election may or may not have provided an opportunity for 'unity talks' but it is tempting to view this photo in that light. The three big guns who are seated together Wellie Seboni, Daniel...
20 October 2011
Borolong residents complain about slow pace of development
Speaking at a meeting attended by area MP Fidelis Molao on Tuesday, they said that the village does not have enough water, electricity and housing. A resident, Sebego Molema said that Borolong is a big village and should not face water shortages. "We...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 20 October 2011
DCEC man says police officer swallowed bribe money
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes (DCEC) officer, Onkabetse Sekokonyane caused laughter at the Francistown Chief Magistrate's Court when he testified that Constable Keneilwe Boikhutso of Kutlwano Police Station in Francistown...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 20 October 2011
BDP flouts labour laws - employees
FRANCISTOWN: The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is flouting the country's labour laws with abandon. BDP staff say they are paid a pittance, they are not paid overtime or pension. "People have often assumed that just because we work in...
RYDER GABATHUSE & EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writers 20 October 2011
BDP recruitment fraught with flaws
BDP secretary-general, Mpho Balopi said yesterday that the process was fraught with flaws and omissions, though this does not mean the recruitment panel was incompetent. "Perhaps they were in a hurry to hire an executive secretary and they ended up...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 20 October 2011
Cuba seeks UN help to end US economic blockade
Addressing a press conference in Gaborone yesterday, Cuban ambassador to Botswana Ramon Medina said the economic blockade against Cuba is intensified despite repeated demands by the international community, especially the UN General Assembly, that it...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 20 October 2011
How beautiful Nana deceived them all
But Nana is not your typical beauty queen. She is facing accusations of fraud. Her boyfriend too is alleged to be a master of trickery. Scores of University of Botswana students say they have fallen victim to the couple's deceitfulness.This is how it...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 20 October 2011
Create decent paying jobs, govt told
The criticism was made recently at a panel discussion on the Botswana Decent Work Country Programme (BDWCP) held at the University of Botswana. The five-year action plan advocates a conducive and fairly rewarding work environment through the four...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 20 October 2011
Man-hunt on for suspected murderer
Palapye station commander Superintendent Kenneth Masole yesterday confirmed that his officers are investigating the incident which occurred in the streets of Khurumela ward at around 5.30 pm."There is a suspicion that the duo were in love with...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 20 October 2011
DRTS ready to deal with illegal operators
Principal public relations officer at DRTS, Amos Motshegwe, told Mmegi yesterday that they have now computerised the system of issuing permits to run minibuses and taxis to help fight the problem of unlicensed operators. Motshegwe said they have now...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 20 October 2011
UB don accuses govt of forced assimilation
Lydia Saleshando, who is also the deputy vice-chancellor of student affairs at the University of Botswana, said the government continues to oppress non-Tswana speakers, who constitute 65 percent of the population, while Tswana speakers' make-up only...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 20 October 2011
We're ready for regional challenge - Lees
The Botswana side finished fourth out of eight teams at the tournament held in Middleburg last the weekend. Lees said their participation in the tournament was not about winning, but getting much needed match fitness. The team has been training since...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 21 October 2011
Kutlwano face Mafolofolo hurdle in BMW Capital Motors final
Kutlwano edged Kalavango 3-2 in the semi-finals and need to be thoroughly prepared if they are to overcome Mafolofolo. Though they are a dominant side, Kutlwano seem to crumble under pressure. On the other side, Mafolofolo will be looking forward to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 October 2011
Selebi-Phikwe to host athletics competition for youngsters
A1 Electrical and Hardware are sponsoring the tournament for P35, 000.Tournament organiser, Mogomotsi Otsetswe told Mmegi Sport that the sponsorship has increased, a sign that the sponsors were happy with the way the event was organised last year. He...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 21 October 2011
First cut
With just under two-and-a-half months left before the kick-off of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, panic seems to be creeping in among many Zebras supporters, including some members of the technical...
Dennis Keagile 21 October 2011
NO MATHATA, Highlanders in fight for the top spot
The game was supposed to be played tomorrow evening, but was moved forward due to the Miscellaneous and Mochudi Centre Chiefs game scheduled for the same day.Highlanders come into the game after an impressive 2-0 win over Sua Flamingoes last weekend,...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 21 October 2011
Chiseko departs after goal drought as Sankala checks in
GU dismissed Chiseko this week after the player was deemed surplus to requirements, despite being at the club for only a few months.Chiseko had found it difficult to settle, managing only one goal in nine matches. The club gave Chiseko abundant...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 21 October 2011
Fani pondersfresh term
Fani told Mmegi Sport yesterday, that he is still consulting associates and his family. The BFA holds elections next July, where the positions of BFA president, vice president (technical) and additional member will be up for grabs."We will have...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 21 October 2011
GNT to check ECCO's resurgence?
They enter the Francistown Stadium in high spirits after dismissing 2009 champions, Gaborone United (GU) last weekend. GNT have not had an impressive return to the Premier League and are languishing at the wrong end of the table in 15th place. ECCO...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 21 October 2011
Resurgent Gunners look to pile misery on GU
GU supporters have seen their side drop from top spot to sixth position. The first four games looked promising for the 2008-2009 league champions, with three wins and one draw. Things then took an ugly turn when two in-form players, Mandla Mgadla and...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 October 2011
BFA loses Coca-Cola Cup sponsorship
In a media release, BFA president, David Fani said KBL, which was sponsoring the tournament through its soft drink brand, Coca-Cola, would end the relationship after the 2011/2012 competition."Kgalagadi Breweries has informed the BFA that owing to...
SPORTS WRITER 21 October 2011
be MOBILE demands answers
In a letter dated October 17, 2011, the sponsors gave BFA a two-day ultimatum, saying they needed answers by Wednesday and the association responded by setting up a meeting for today.National broadcaster Botswana Television (Btv) is close to...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 21 October 2011
Protesters surge into Athens ahead of austerity vote
The bill being debated, including tax hikes and pay cuts, is needed to secure EU and IMF bailout loans. Protesters are seeking to encircle parliament before the vote. Greece is saddled with a huge public debt and an economy in deep recession. Workers...
21 October 2011
Kenya air strikes mow down Somali rebels
Kenyan troops, guided by pro-government Somali forces, prepared for a fresh assault against al-Shabaab insurgents with the blessing of the Western-backed government in Mogadishu and its Ugandan protectors. Nairobi's unprecedented military incursion...
21 October 2011
Walmart appeal 'unsubstantiated'
An appeal for a review of the merger between United States retail giant Walmart and local company Massmart was unsubstantiated, the Competition Appeal Court in Cape Town heard yesterday. "We submit that the review application is factually...
21 October 2011
Gaddafi killed as Libya's revolt claims hometown
His killing, which came swiftly after his capture near Sirte, is the most dramatic single development in the Arab Spring revolts that have unseated rulers in Egypt and Tunisia and threatened the grip on power of the leaders of Syria and Yemen. "He...
21 October 2011
Nitty gritty
It has taken all eight months for Ausi Maggie to get her house in order, both literally and figuratively. In other words, the Nitty Gritty has been out of commission for eight months because, as you are fully aware, dear reader from...
Barolong Seboni 21 October 2011
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