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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...
01 November 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...
01 November 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 01 November 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...
01 November 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 01 November 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 01 November 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...
01 November 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 01 November 2011
Icons of Botswana
Born in 1944, Gertrude Selolwane was raised by her paternal grandmother and her father's younger sister, Mariam Modisang in Palapye, while her father resided in Francistown. As we sat down to chat with her, the sound of a vuvuzela from the plasma...
Pauline Rauwe
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Saleshando dares Khama
Saleshando threw down the gauntlet at a massive political rally he addressed on Sunday in Francistown together with other BCP heavyweights like the party's organising secretary, Vain Mamela. He dismissed people who think that opposition parties will...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Ninety-two-year-old woman commits suicide
Tutume Station Commander Vusimusi Jorowe confirmed the incident and said the dead woman was discovered hanging in her home at noon on October 20. "Apparently, this 92 year old woman had climbed on a chair to reach the rafters where she then...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Malaria returns to southern Botswana
While historically the disease has only affected the northern parts of the country, it has been found in the south. A spokesperson from the Ministry of Health, Tuduetso Kelapile told Mmegi that while the southern part of the country is historically a...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 01 November 2011
Residents bemoan closure of Mogodtshane Omang office
The office, which had been operating since 2004 serviced thousands of people from Mogoditshane, Gabane, Mmopane, Kopong and Metsimotlhabe. Services have now been moved to the BBS Civil and Registration office which has been described as...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 01 November 2011
Show draws hundreds to Galo Centre
Galo centre car park was packed and it showcased a myriad of marques and models giving the audience a motoring enthusiast's paradise. Over 15 cars - ranging from a 1942 Ford model to a 2011 Toyota 2.7 - where on shown. Bentley, BMW, Posche, and many...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Big cut arrives in schools
The information was relayed at a Pitso ya Botsogo called by the Gaborone District Health Management Team (DHMT) yesterday. Health education officer at DHMT, Iko Sebilo said the SMC services would be taken to secondary schools on November 24. He said...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 01 November 2011
DIS agents trap police impostor
The suspected fraudster told Lerala councillor Kabo Ketshogile that he was a policeman and he could make the case docket disappear if he was bribed P1,000. The man (name withheld) said he is a sub-inspector of police. He is said to have shown insider...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 01 November 2011
Youth encouraged to attend kgotla meetings
Speaking at a leadership training workshop over the weekend, Council Chairman Botho Ntirang said it was disturbing that Tonota's young people were keeping a distance from their local development structures. The workshop was aimed at encouraging the...
LINDIWE MOZOLA
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Farming resumes along Boteti River
Boteti farmers have taken advantage of the rains upstream to work on their fields early and many forecast a good harvest this year given the high moisture on their farms. One of the farmers, Tibisano Tumelano told Mmegi that the benefit of being...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 01 November 2011
It is a watershed in Kgatleng
When Kgosi Kgafela's regiments went about his 'chiefdom' caning people without the benefit of due process, we called first for Kgabo and his SWAT team to exercise restraint in what appeared to be lawlessness taking root in a part of a country...
EDITOR 01 November 2011
As I See It
In Botswana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Phandu Skelemani is itching to catch this naughty trespasser, trespassing on classified minefield of the Republic of Botswana territory. The minister plans to swoop...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 01 November 2011
The winners code
The disciples expressed to the Rabbi his dissatisfaction about his not telling his disciples whether the world was eternal or non-eternal, infinite or finite, and so forth. He went so far in his impudence as to present to the Rabbi a...
George Chingarande 01 November 2011
Sese colliery to come on stream in two years
Speaking during the company's listing ceremony in Gaborone yesterday, chairman Blackie Marole said the company's envisaged mining operation would bring both employment opportunities and significant economic benefits as the country turned to coal...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 01 November 2011
Walvis Bay becoming region's port of choice
According to a statement from the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, at 2000 tonnes, Botswana trade volumes via the Walvis bay has reached the highest monthly volumes ever with more consumables and especially a steep increase in motor vehicles being...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 01 November 2011
Selefu 01 November 2011
01 November 2011
Ugandan opposition leader arrested again
Ann Mugisha, deputy foreign envoy for the Forum for Democratic Change, said his exact place of detention was unclear after being moved from different police stations. "Besigye ... was taken in a police vehicle and his driver chased them but he lost...
01 November 2011
Julius Malema on the ropes
The Times has established that the net is closing in on Malema and that a joint investigation by the elite police unit, the Hawks and the South African Revenue Service (SARS), was "as good as complete" and that "it was just a matter of time" before...
01 November 2011
Back Stage
It is the great, award-winning Japanese film on war and its aftermath by Ichikawa Kon. It is also an extraordinary psychodrama with deep character revelations. Burmese Harp follows closely the 1946 novel by Takeyama Michio, an author who had...
SASA MAJUMA 01 November 2011
Mashaba 'sneaks' in to promote Modimo O Na Le Nna
The last time when Mashaba performed in the country was at the Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) auditorium last year.Speaking in an interview, Mashaba said she came to introduce the album to her followers because she has since realised that she...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Slizer puts 'let me go' plea in song
The song is part of her eight-track album titled Diwewewe, which recently hit the shelves. Although Slizer would not divulge details, it appears she had a nasty experience during President Robert Mugabe's birthday bash in the neighbouring...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Zebras' Franceville stay no monkey business
The city will become a focal point for Batswana when the Zebras make their maiden AFCON finals appearance in January. The local team will be based in this city of only 42,000 people, 9,000 less than the population of Selebi-Phikwe. The Zebras have...
01 November 2011
Gunners' camp in disarray
Gunners is said to be owing its players salaries and allowances for three months despite recent promises to pay after their fixture against Gaborone United (GU). The financial difficulties negatively impacted preparations for last weekend's shock...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Prisons XI, Systems' progress halted
"I like the fact that we started well in our new surroundings and the fact that we have a real chance of promotion, but quite honestly it is not always a good idea to go through straight away. My players need to learn before being exposed to yet...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Ryushin-kan launched in Francistown
The style has been operating in Gaborone for the past years under the leadership of one of Botswana's karate gurus, Sensei Andrew Dobolo, but his friend and sparring mate, Sensei Tom Keoagile brought it to Francistown at the beginning of this...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 01 November 2011
Glut of goals as Chiefs remain top
Chiefs demolished new comers, Mogoditshane Fighters 8-1 while Rollers were 6-1 winners over Police XI. For Chiefs, Kekaetswe 'Mara' Moloi scored four goals, while leading goal scorer, Joel Mogorosi plundered a hat-trick. The other goal came from...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 01 November 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...
02 November 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...
02 November 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 02 November 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...
02 November 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 02 November 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 02 November 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...
02 November 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 02 November 2011
Icons of Botswana
Born in 1944, Gertrude Selolwane was raised by her paternal grandmother and her father's younger sister, Mariam Modisang in Palapye, while her father resided in Francistown. As we sat down to chat with her, the sound of a vuvuzela from the plasma...
Pauline Rauwe
Correspondent 02 November 2011
As I See It
In Botswana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Phandu Skelemani is itching to catch this naughty trespasser, trespassing on classified minefield of the Republic of Botswana territory. The minister plans to swoop...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 02 November 2011
The winners code
The disciples expressed to the Rabbi his dissatisfaction about his not telling his disciples whether the world was eternal or non-eternal, infinite or finite, and so forth. He went so far in his impudence as to present to the Rabbi a...
George Chingarande 02 November 2011
BVF AGM date finally set
This comes four months after the meeting was delayed because the 2010 financial statements had not been audited. This led to the committee that was elected in 2009 staying in office beyond its two-year term. BVF president, Daniel Molaodi said...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 02 November 2011
Francistown mulls chess centre
A Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) member, Odirile Sibanda said this during the Francistown chess tournament to select players for the Botswana Games over the weekend. Sibanda said the tournament was further evidence that the chess tournament...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 02 November 2011
Gunners' players threaten boycott
The players have vowed to boycott their weekend league match if their salaries are not paid during this week.The players are up in arms after entering the fourth month without their full salaries. They skipped training on Monday for the third...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 02 November 2011
Zebras face Black Stars in AFCON opener
According to fixtures released on Saturday, the Zebras will play their second game against Guinea on January 28 and round up Group D matches with a tie against Seydou Keita's Mali on February 1.The Zebras were handed what has been described as a...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 02 November 2011
Sechaba, Lundi, Tebby to star at Ditshupo Hall
The husky-voiced musician will be partnered by fellow "home boys" Lundi and Amadodana ase Wesele.These stars, together with locals Tebby, Vusi, Sweet Melodies and Makawana a Wesele will perform in a charity festival organised by Ramatlabama men...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 02 November 2011
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