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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
Nitty gritty
It is a well-known fact that Nikita never ventures beyond his neighborhood, which is also within the wider ambit of the shebeen Nitty Gritty. The furthest that he has ever gone within Gaborone or even out of town, is to the border. That...
Barolong Seboni 28 October 2011
Kgafela must come to his senses
At some stage he seemed to suggest that the nation does not respect him; he has also suggested that the government disrespects him. His demands for respect are premised on the teachings of the bible. The potion of scripture that he so...
28 October 2011
Digging tswana roots
A common question is: who is this 'Loe' in whose time everything began? Indeed, so ancient are the roots of the Tswana phrase 'go tswa go Loe' that, today, only the general meaning remains. Because oral tradition is far less reliable than...
L.M.Leteane 28 October 2011
Whither Botswana
The National AIDS Council (NAC) - chaired by retired president Festus Mogae - has put a set of challenging recommendations to national institutions for consideration and eventual adoption and implementation. The process is already underway...
Dan Moabi 28 October 2011
Seretse's appointment could have waited
Notably, we respect the man for stepping down from the same position last August when corruption charges were brought up against him.However, we have a problem with his appointment on Wednesday, only a day after he was acquitted and discharged....
28 October 2011
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28 October 2011
BNF-YL supports Comrade Ntime
In our view an umbrella model is still born. From the genesis of the opposition cooperation project, which we have always supported, we argued that the model that has been adopted is not feasible for a plethora of reasons. Our voice as the BNF-YL was...
28 October 2011
Europe's four big dilemmas
But essentially they boil down to four big dilemmas. How these dilemmas are resolved will decide whether the eurozone stays together, or ultimately unravels despite the latest agreement.Like the US and UK, Europe faces an enormous overhang of...
28 October 2011
Barroso: Europe 'closer to resolving eurozone crisis'
Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Barroso said the deal showed the EU could unite in the most difficult of times.He also announced the appointment of a commissioner dedicated to the euro. Shares on European markets rose sharply on...
28 October 2011
Does re-distributing income reduce poverty?
They argue that growth-oriented policies seek to increase gross national product, not to ameliorate poverty, and that redistribution is the key to poverty reduction. These assertions, however, are not borne out by the evidence.Since the 1950's,...
JAGDISH BHAGWATI 28 October 2011
Eurozone crisis explained
At stake is the next tranche of bailout money that the government needs to pay its bills."Once the Eurogroup and the IMF's executive board have approved the conclusions of the fifth review, the next tranche of 8bn euros will become available, most...
28 October 2011
Back stage
In Britain, Rowan Atkinson became known and loved for his roles in the TV series, Not the Nine O'Clock News in 1981 and 1982, and then Blackadder until 1991. He had originally studied electrical engineering, a skill he spoofs in his movies. He went...
Sasa Majuma 28 October 2011
Book review
"I don't know why I was created - DADA, Coex'ae Qgam" is a unique tribute to one of Botswana's great artists, Coex'ae Qgam (1934-2008). She is better-known as "DADA". The volume's full title is, "Coex'ae Qgam DADA 'I don't know why I was created' A...
Sheridan Griswold 28 October 2011
Exhibition unlocks convicts' hidden talent
Dubbed Unlocking the Mind, the exhibition is of art by current and former convicts, which opened on Wednesday at the National Museum Main Gallery in Gaborone. Paintings (oil paintings on canvas), pencil sketches, tapestries and craft "quilts",...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
I've always had a way with visual design - BTC winner
Mmegi: Who is Monkgogi Samson?Samson: I am a simple guy who grew up in Palapye and completed my secondary school at Lotsane Senior Secondary School. I then went to Cape Town, South Africa, for my Metric at the Abbotts College before pursuing my...
28 October 2011
Consumer watchdog
To every thing there is a season. A time to deceive and a time to expose the deceivers. The run up to Christmas and the New Year is often the best time for certain scams and deceptions. Maybe it's because we all go slightly mad at Christmas or maybe...
28 October 2011
BMC optimistic about re-listing for EU market
CEO David Falepau told journalists on Tuesday that they had done a lot of improvement since being de-listed for failure to comply with set requirements almost six months ago.He said the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) had completed an audit...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
Govt introduces innovative trade regime
The new regulations became effective on September 2. Changes include the removal of boutique and miscellaneous licences while agents, amusement arcades, gymnasiums, florists and pharmacies or chemists are introduced. Licences for agents, florists,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 October 2011
60,000 live cattle to be exported to Zim
Speaking to journalists at a media briefing here on Tuesday, Falepau said as a result of the labelling of Ngamiland as a Red Zone, movement of cattle and meat from that district was restricted and prevented from reaching Green Zones or FMD-free parts...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
BTC dolls up for privatisation
For the year ended 31 March 2011, the BTC group - which consists of the wholly-owned BTC, Botsnet and beMOBILE subsidiaries - reported that its turnover reached P1.07 billion from P958 million in the previous year, leading to a 25 percent rise in...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
Prepare for double deep recession -World Bank
Economic pundits worldwide are predicting a high possibility of another recession, with the IMF warning that the global economy is "in a dangerous place" due to the deepening of Europe's sovereign debt crisis and/or the over-hasty attempts to reign...
BRIAN BENBZA
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
The 'Malaysian Way'of dealing with Walmart
It suggested that all supermarkets in South Africa should be required to procure 75 percent of their goods from South Africa. COSATU has serious research capacity, and it usually comes out with what are debatable but normally reasonably researched...
*ROMAN GRYNBERG 28 October 2011
PUDEMO president speaks
Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarchy, seems to be living in its own world. Absolute monarchies have long given way to modern democracies where a party in the majority takes government after elections. Britain is ruled by a prime minister...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
Kanjabanga dismisses unity talks
The BNF hardliner is against the proposed umbrella model which he insists would usher in a new party. "I don't think it can take opposition parties anywhere. I can't support a unity model that seeks to destroy the BNF," Kanjabanga...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Tribute to the late Captain Ompatile Sianang
I had hope. Unfortunately when I got to see him at Bokamoso Private Hospital, God had taken him, moments before my arrival. I couldn't believe he was gone for I found a smile on his face. I thought of shaking him and saying stop playing games with...
28 October 2011
We laughed through the tears: A tribute to Ombudsman Ofentse Moatlhodi Lepodise
The service was fittingly held at the Office of the Ombudsman on the corner of Botswana Road and Queen's Road in Gaborone.Far from the tearful affair that it should have been, the service became a celebration of the man's life. In the place of tears,...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
Dikgosi urged to promote indigenous knowledge
Dikgosi have been urged to encourage their merafe to share their indigenous knowledge and skills as this may be instrumental in economic diversification. Addressing members of Ntlo ya Dikgosi yesterday, project leader of a University of...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
Help halt domestic violence - police chief
Speaking at a Botswana Police organised workshop, the Commanding Officer, Alakanani Makobo, said this week that statistics showed that women "are the ones who are mostly abused than men". He said that since the beginning of the year police have...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 28 October 2011
US trains Batswana on border patrol
A statement from the embassy in Gaborone says that a US Department of Homeland Security official Johan Claassen will conduct the training. Claassen is a senior criminal investigator with the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Custom's...
STAFF WRITER 28 October 2011
BCP rally disrupted by strong winds
This disruption of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) was certainly unexpected and the crowd was suddenly using their hands to shield their faces. Fortunately, Mamela who is also the former MP for Francistown West was the last to speak, but in the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 28 October 2011
NGOs call for climate justice
Organisations (BOCONGO) yesterday petitioned world leaders to discuss with honesty climate change issues at the coming COP 17 meeting that is scheduled for Durban towards the end of November. The groups, which have partnered with the Norwegian...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Arrest of MMD's Angolan 'refugee MP' sparks alarm
In fact, questions are being asked whether there might not be more refugees elected to positions of authority in Zambia, which shares the border with at least nine countries namely: Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 28 October 2011
Now DPP appeals Seretse's acquittal
The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) filed their notice of appeal with the High Court in Lobatse yesterday.The case has been allocated to former director of DPP, Leatile Dambe, who is yet to set a date for the hearing. The move by the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 28 October 2011
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