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Monday October 31
Joyous Celebration returns to Botswana
The acclaimed choral group comes to Botswana with a 63-member choir for the annual Life Changing Concert. And it is all courtesy of Brave Heart Promotions in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture. The group is celebrating 15...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Lundi vows to give fans value for money
Accompanied by his manager, Thabiso Tsotetsi, Lundi told a press conference they addressed in Gaborone on Monday that he would be sharing the stage with local artists, Nono Siile, Trinity Mphoeng and Bianca Gabasiane of My Star fame. The...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Mugabe cancels UN trip after officials denied visas
Western countries, including the United States and the European Union, imposed travel and financial sanctions on Mugabe and senior officials from his ZANU-PF party almost a decade ago over charges of rights abuses and vote rigging. But the...
27 October 2011
US slams Equatorial Guinea corruption
In what appeared to be a concerted action, France last month seized 11 luxury sports cars belonging to Teodorin Nguema Obiang Mangue, a government minister in the West African country and heir-apparent to the presidency.And a Spanish investigative...
27 October 2011
Somali President criticised for anti-Kenya comments
Ahmed said on Monday the Somali government was not happy with the deployment of Kenyan soldiers across the border because the incursion went beyond an initial agreement for logistical support for Somali soldiers. Kenya sent thousands of troops and...
27 October 2011
Spar re-brands to dispel misconceptions
Because of this, the management of the chain store decided to re-brand the Spar operation in Botswana to give it a local feel and make it more reflective of Batswana who have supported the store for over four decades, Darby told journalists in...
MOTHUSI JOWAWA
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Farmers complain of low prices at BMC
The complaints were raised during CEDA's Agribusiness forum here last week.One of the farmers, Nicolas Vos from the Western Sandveldt, suggested that CEDA should lobby on behalf of farmers for the BMC to pay better prices. Vos said it was...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Know your labour rights
The demands of business today have serious challenges both at individual and corporate level. Change and restructuring has a way of tampering with the comfort zone of employees in the workplace. In reality, there is no single rule of...
Mpho Ngwato 27 October 2011
The Kgotla remains central
In Molepolole, people were condemned for 'boycotting' a kgotla meeting where an NGO presented its research findings on the abuse of children in the village. In Tutume, the youth were nowhere to be found when Bopaganang Basha Youth Centre...
27 October 2011
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27 October 2011
HIV/AIDS ranks last in maternal mortality
A 2006-2010 statistics brief published by Botswana Statistics has revealed that last year, there were only eight HIV-related maternal deaths, three less than the 11 recorded in 2009.The report said respiratory complications, childbirth and puerperium...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 27 October 2011
Tobacco laws should not spare tourist destinations - Kgosi
Kgosi Lotlaamoreng was responding to Tuesday's presentation at the House of Chiefs by the Anti-Tobacco Network (ATN) regarding the tobacco control situation in the country. He said there is a tendency for laws not to be applicable at some facilities...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 27 October 2011
BTO on alert after plane crashes
BTO spokesperson Keitumetse Setlang has said the two incidents might have generated negative publicity about Botswana tourism. She said BTO and the tourism sector operators are on full alert and are monitoring the situation. "We are in constant...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 27 October 2011
More water woes for Maun
A senior engineer with the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) Gugundla Naidoo told Mmegi that the plant developed a problem with filters with the result that it can now only supply 20 percent of its normal output. He said that the plant, which was...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Ramsden gets the chop as Seretse bounces back
Seretse was given his old docket of Defence, Justice and Security while Edwin Batshu, the man who has been acting in his place since he quit because of corruption charges last year moves to Labour and Home Affairs.Batshu replaces Peter Siele who has...
EPHRAIM KEORENG & GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writers 27 October 2011
SPEDU's absence riles councillors
Despite explanation by the council management that SPEDU had been informed about the special full council meeting together with BCL mine as important stakeholders, unhappy councillors demanded that SPEDU in particular, must attend as it is the engine...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 27 October 2011
NatureCare fundraises for gunshot wound survivor
Believing her to be dead, the boyfriend who was a soldier, then turned the gun on himself, dying instantly. After months of hospitalisation, Molefhe pulled through, but has been rendered a paraplegic. NatureCare, who have been providing counselling...
27 October 2011
Sunflower oil plant for Botswana
The plant is likely to be in the Pandamatenga area, where most of the country's sunflower harvest comes from, he told members of Ntlo ya Dikgosi yesterday. Mphathi said that currently, sunflower harvest from Botswana is taken across the border to...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 27 October 2011
Govt calls off Maun crocodile hunt
The reptiles escaped from the Okavango Swamps Crocodile Farm last month after floodwaters swept them into the Setatunga River, which is a tributary of the Thamalakane River.Ngamiland Regional Wildlife Officer, Molothanyi Othomile told Mmegi that the...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Ex-deputy director drags BNYC to court
In his court papers, Mokgadi, through his attorneys Bogopa and Manewe Attorneys, is claiming damages in the sum of P579,225 plus interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum. The Attorney General, Athaliah Molokomme is cited in the application as the...
KEOBONYE MAJATSE
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Masire foundation to host discussion on democracy
The panel is to discuss the topic: "With lessons learned from the electoral systems in other democracies around the world, is there room to refine and fine-tune our democracy?" It is expected to take place on November 9, starting at 5.30pm at...
STAFF WRITER 27 October 2011
State counsel to pay lawyer for insults
Mpho Letsoalo from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has been found guilty of insulting Tshekiso during a court case by saying that the lawyer "suffers from verbal diarrhoea and he is myopic". Justice Moses Chinhengo of the Francistown...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 27 October 2011
BMD goes to Molepolole
BMD's national organising secretary, Kabo Morwaeng, said that the rally, whose purpose is to officially launch the party in Molepolole, should be hugely successful as "every Mokwena" is expected to be there. "The chief purpose of the rally, which...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 27 October 2011
BNF - from Koma to Boko
The period between the 1979 and 1984 elections was that of more intensive efforts of party building. House to house campaign was adopted as a new organisational method through which BNF rooted itself among the masses. The party...
27 October 2011
The case for an executive mayoralty
A BBA degree and extensive business experience under his belt, Mayor Haskins Nkayigwa fails to understand why a potentially wealthy city like Gaborone should ever have money problems. "Gaborone has over 500 open spaces that it can use to...
27 October 2011
The silence of the lambs
The question that haunts me and I trust it does others as well is whether the academic can play a bigger role in society. This comes at a time when many question the relevance and usefulness of our academics beyond classroom instruction. This...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 27 October 2011
The risks of backyard abortion
There was blood even on the clothes in the washing basket. A groan came from the living room. A trail of blood led in that direction. With her heart about to jump out of her chest cavity, she ran towards the living room. Her sister, Neo lay in a heap...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 27 October 2011
Zimbabweans hope for better after elections
The date of the elections has not yet been announced, but it is believed to be in 2012 or a year later. There is hope that after elections, normalcy will return to the former breadbasket of Southern Africa where mismanagement of the economy by the...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Mmualebe
E rile letsatsi lengwe ke ntse ke henyenkolola dingwe tsa dikwalo (dibuka) tsa me tse dikgologolo, ka kopana le Kutlwano [2003]. Ka e ne e le lobaka ke e badile e bile ke sa tlhole ke gakologelwa sepe ka yone, ka simolola ka ya nayo go...
Sebofo Motshwane 27 October 2011
Molebatsi fires parting shots as he bows out
He retires at a time when the club claims he is under suspension. He was suspended together with Jomo Mgadla for alleged misconduct.However, Molebatsi disputes the club's claims and said he quit a long time ago. The former Zebras winger, said he...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Athletes chosen for pioneering doping trials
The athletes are the first of out-of-competition doping test subjects, who will give the committee its initial indications of the global sporting vice.Yesterday, BNOC chief executive officer (CEO), Tuelo Serufho, told journalists that the first...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 27 October 2011
AFCON trophy tour ignites dreams of glory
Zebras captain, Mompati Thuma ,had a feel of the trophy and Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, David Fani, couldn't help but imagine the gold-coated cup heading back to Botswana. "I could not help but admire when Thuma lifted the...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 27 October 2011
Looking fabulous in stilettos
For that perfect and mystical fashion, the high heel stiletto rounds off a complete picture.A gorgeous pair of high heel stiletto shoes speaks volumes. These shoes have their own unique dramatic effect on those watching you stepping out or stepping...
*GORATA TLAPENG
Correspondent 27 October 2011
Off the ball
Name: Gaoleseletse 'Lizzy' GasekgonwePlace Of Birth: MaunatlalaDate Of Birth: 30/07/1986Team: MafolofoloNational Team Caps: 16Position: 2 and 4(attacker)Mmegi Sport: What is your favourite place outside the field of play?Gasekgonwe: Church, I am a...
28 October 2011
Francistown to select chess players for Botswana Games
Gaborone hosts the Botswana Games in December. Players under the age of 19 drawn from schools around Francistown will compete in the selection tournament and 10 would make the final squad. Tournament organisers' spokesperson, Kabelo Masale, said...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Still no takers for Niyonzima
The giant goal minder, who just a few season ago was regarded as one of the best in the be MOBILE Premier League, says although he would have hoped to have registered with another team by now, he was hopeful of landing a deal soon. After his...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Rugby coach targets top four finish
The tournament, which kicks off at the University of Botswana (UB) Stadium tomorrow at 12pm features eight teams, which have been divided into two pools. Pool A has South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Rwanda.Botswana is in Pool B, where they face...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Peace Makers brace for Highlanders' backlash
Highlanders lost 3-2 to No Mathata in an entertaining top of the table clash in Selebi-Phikwe last weekend. No Mathata and Highlanders are now tied at the top with 14 points each.Peace Makers was inactive last weekend, but Highlanders failed to win...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Mmesi maintains promotion dream still alive
After this bold declaration many had expected his team to start like a house on fire as he had claimed that he had a powerful squad at his disposal. But that has not happened. In fact Killer Giants are among the bottom teams, in seventh spot with...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Wrangling mars Moatlhaping deal
The Zebras and Mochudi Centre Chiefs hitman, was impressive during a three-day trial at Umlilo, scoring three goals in a friendly match played against a Polokwane select side. But just when he looked close to making his breakthrough after the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 28 October 2011
BFA has done well - Fani
Mmegi Sport: How can you rate your term in office thus far?Fani: The right people to judge will be the people we serve. In this case, the members of the BFA and other stakeholders in the game. Those are people who can pronounce whether we have...
28 October 2011
Wounded BDF XI, Notwane seek change of fortunes
BDF XI had an unsuccessful trip to Selebi- Phikwe where Nico United hammered them. Notwane on the other hand lost their Gaborone derby against defending champions, Township Rollers on the same day. Match venue: SSKB StadiumKick-off: 3.30pmKey...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
Miscellaneous target ECCO shock
ECCO were held to a 0-0 draw by GNT in a Francistown derby ,while Miscellaneous were on the receiving end of a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of log leaders, Mochudi Centre Chiefs. While Miscellaneous are struggling at the wrong end of the table, ECCO...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Meat test for high-riding Nico
Majombolo have so far done relatively well away from home, having held Township Rollers to a draw, and beating Police XI as well as Uniao Flamengo Santos.Against BMC, they face a side that has done well. Victory for Nico United will see them top the...
28 October 2011
BFA poised to secure Senegal deal
The BFA is targeting the November 11-15 FIFA international friendly date in Gaborone as the Zebras continue preparing for next January's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in West Africa.Mmegi Sport can reveal that the French agency asked the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Yemen truce fails, 19 die as Saleh says he will resign
The deaths, both in the capita,l Sana'a and in the country's second largest city, Taez, came after Saleh told the US ambassador to Yemen on Tuesday that he would sign a Gulf-brokered power transition plan that calls on him to step down within 30...
28 October 2011
Bangkok floods: Thousands flee as waters approach
The city's bus and train stations and many roads are jammed by crowds of people attempting to flee. People in several northern districts of the capital - some of which are now 90% submerged by rising water - have been told they should evacuate...
28 October 2011
Six feared dead in bus grenade attack in northern Kenya
Regional police commander, Leo Nyongesa, confirmed the incident, saying unknown assailants had attacked a school bus carrying education officials from Lafey district to Mandera town."I think the dead were six but I am still gathering details...
28 October 2011
Turkey earthquake: Deaths rise to 523
Officials say 1,650 people were injured in the 7.2-magnitude quake which had its epicentre in Van province - 185 people have been rescued alive.Rain and snow are hindering the rescue effort and worsening conditions for the thousands of people made...
28 October 2011
UNESCO headed for crisis ahead of Palestine vote
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation on Tuesday started holding its general assembly, which, like the UN General Assembly in New York, is to vote on Palestinian membership.But while as a permanent UN Security Council member the US...
28 October 2011
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