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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...
03 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...
03 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 03 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...
03 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 03 November 2011
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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 03 November 2011
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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...
03 November 2011
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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 03 November 2011
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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 03 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 03 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 03 November 2011
Mmualebe
Ba tlhoafetse ba a bapala Batswana ba dumela ka botlalo gore kgetsi go tlala ya lesilo, ya letlhale ga e tlale. Ga go na letsatsi lepe le le fetang go se na lefoko lengwe le le sha mo puong ya bone. Go kile ga tla 'santsane' ga tla 'sadile' jaanong...
Sebofo Motshwane 03 November 2011
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Our heritage
The first of these articles, in the Guardian, reported the government's renewed interest and enthusiasm for rural based multi-purpose coops. The second considered the need to use the experience of people who had retired whilst the third reported on...
Sandy Grant 03 November 2011
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Chikwanda insists Nico still on track
"That is just talk, if it happened to this team before it does not mean it would happen now. People should know that the kind of players that we have here are as good as those at any of the competitors. We are not winning by mistake. We have good...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 03 November 2011
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Game over for doping athletes
Although the extent of doping in Botswana remains unknown, there are fears that some athletes might be unwittingly using banned substances.BNOC chief executive officer, Tuelo Serufho said they have began random tests in all sport codes. "We test at...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
Peace Concert on Nov 13
The Embassy of France and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany are sponsoring the concert. The Green Mountain Trio is composed of three local classical musicians: Gudrun Weeks on the  violin, Volker Keding on the cello and Verity...
03 November 2011
Lundi set to rock Lobatse
Local acts that will feature at the festival to be hosted at the Lobatse Town Park include Trinity Mphoeng, Nono Siile and this year's My Star winner, Bianca Gabasiane. Former Mokaragana presenter Joel "Ntsoro" Keitumele will be the master of...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 03 November 2011
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Infinite Word Festival is on
The new programme therefore promises all forms of the spoken word from the politically charged rhymes of veteran radical poet Lesego Rampolokeng, through the almost visual Setswana 'utterings' of Moreri Moroka, alongside the strumming of Ntirelang...
03 November 2011
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Duma fm partners with All Kasi
The partnership with the Zebras sports wear makers, All Kasi, will see Zebras supporters win hampers on Duma fm every Friday, starting this week. Tiro says this is a campaign designed to get citizens to fully show their support for the national...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
Somali al-Shabaab militants attack Kenyan army convoy
A Somali military spokesman, told the BBC they killed 36 insurgents in a counter-attack in the south. But an al-Shabaab commander said the militia had destroyed Kenyan military trucks and inflicted heavy casualties. Kenya's military, which sent...
03 November 2011
Wikileaks' founder loses extradition appeal
Two judges at the High Court in London decided that a previous ruling in favour of extradition must be upheld.Swedish authorities want him to answer accusations of raping one woman and sexually molesting and coercing another in Stockholm last year....
03 November 2011
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Orange introduces airtime advance service
The service, the first for any cellphone network provider in Botswana, has been dubbed Mpharanyetse Airtime and will be available from today.According to Orange Offers and Devices Manager, Lebogang Moruti, the service advances qualifying prepaid...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
SA, Ausie JV to explore for CBM in Botswana
The joint venture, through Sasol Petroleum International (Pty) Limited (SPI) the wholly owned upstream oil and gas subsidiary of Sasol Limited will be known as Kubu Energy Resources (Pty) Ltd.Studies by the Department of Geological Survey estimate...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
Know your rights
An exit interview is a process conducted with departing employees just before they leave the organisation. The exit interview procedure has not been popularly practiced in the recent past. This is because of the potential subjectivity of the process;...
Mpho Ngwato 03 November 2011
The weak should master their own destiny
It is said in the post-colonial period, the Western world and other powerful countries made a decision to further their interests through a much more sophisticated system of control. These, political analysts argued, included such things as trade...
03 November 2011
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CMS case: Defence lawyers want clients freed
Ngakaagae, who is working in concert with attorney Duma Boko, were on one side, while his former colleagues - Matlhogonolo Phuthego, Merapelo Mokgosi, Priscilla Israel and Mosweu Ditodi Tuesday - were in the opposite corner. He and Boko want High...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
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Chadibe residents blame road for lack of development
Chadibe lies 25 kilometres southwest of Francistown on the outskirts of Borolong village. The village vegetation is mainly composed of shrubs, acacia trees and a few clusters of grass - leading to a parched area that is easily affected by massive...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 03 November 2011
TAWU threatens to sue DPSM
Allen Keitseng, TAWU president, alleged that the DPSM is arrogantly ignoring the trade union."This is abuse of office because the DPSM is a state organ tasked with running public affairs and their lack of interest in having an audience with us is...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
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Poaching fuels union war
At the centre of the rivalry are old foes Botswana Teachers' Union (BTU) and Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU). BTU spokesman, Tidimalo Maeletso, said yesterday that after changing its mandate early this year, BOSETU has been...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
Proposed Mmadinare nature reserve meets hurdles
For the reserve to be established, the landboard has said the trust must compensate all land-owners in the Matshwakwe Hills area. It is estimated that the exercise will require millions.Ngwato Landboard secretary Makgesi Marata told Mmegi that the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
SMS alerts peeve customers
Mascom branding and communications manager, Obonye Malope, told Mmegi that it is a common practice within the mobile industry to alert and inform customers regularly about on-going promotions and new services using the bulk SMS channel, which is an...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
CORRESPONDENT 03 November 2011
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Government's decision unwise, hypotical
"  It is very clear that dialogue was not allowed an opportunity," he said adding the decision was done in bad faith.He said while the cardinal clause that government used pertains to issues of public interest, government was not worried about...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
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Cllr expects Khama to talk jobs
Mukokomani told Mmegi that job creation has been part of presidential addresses in neighbouring countries. He said that he expects Khama to outline his plan on job creation for Batswana. He observed that the government is currently encouraging people...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 03 November 2011
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Water shortage hits Tsamaya village
Public standpipes only hiss out air when villagers open them in the hope of quenching their thirst or performing household chores.In an interview with Mmegi, Kgosi Jey Letsholathebe said that his village can go for two to three days without water...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 03 November 2011
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Dikgosi resist Masisi's bid to hijack proceedings
Apparently the dikgosi felt undermined by the minister who was literally requesting them to flout the rules of the House so he could explain something. Masisi was trying to respond to a motion by Kgosi Kahiko of Gantsi West Region who was scheduled...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
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We stand by Kgafela - Kgatleng royals
The 145 royals met their leader yesterday at the Mochudi main kgotla where they are quoted as saying they will defy government's instructions not to take orders from Kgafela. They say Kgafela is their traditional leader and they would not dare defy...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 03 November 2011
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Closure of Mmadinare Abattoir causes concern
 The decision was taken after the facility failed to meet the requirements of the Livestock and Meat Industries Act of 2007.Cattle owners in the village now have to travel close to 20 kilometers to slaughter their animals in Selebi-Phikwe....
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 03 November 2011
New karate club holds first competition
The championship will also mark the official launch of the club. The inaugural competition will bring together children aged between six and 17 from different styles and clubs.  KOM instructor, Molefe told Mmegi Sport that he decided to host the...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 04 November 2011
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Molaodi keen to seek re-election
Molaodi said he saw no reason why he should not seek a fresh mandate although the final decision lies with the affiliates.Molaodi became BVF president in 2009 and his two-year term has expired this year. He said during their tenure his committee...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 04 November 2011
Biennial change for World Softball Championships
The decision came after a meeting which ended in America on Sunday resolved the four-year period was too long.ISF president (Africa) Marumo Morule, who is also the president of the Botswana Softball Association (BSA) and attended the meeting,...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 04 November 2011
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Mahalapye to honour Oteng
The event will be a joint effort by the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) and other area dignitaries among them the District Commissioner. BoBA information and publicity secretary, Willough Kemoen said it is befitting for Oteng to be honoured by his...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 04 November 2011
First cut
With teams that get promoted to the Premier League always facing the danger of relegation, I think it is time the composition of the First Division is re-examined. I know that making it national is a little difficult and challenging, given the fact...
Dennis Keagile 04 November 2011
No Mathata's surprise run continues
Their win against Maun Tigers last weekend thrust them to the top of the First Division North log with 17 points. BR Highlanders are second with 14 points.Motlakase should be tougher opposition for No Mathata, more so with the Palapye side coming...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 04 November 2011
Comets seek second win
The win saw Comets move up three places on the log ahead of Modipane United and Mathaithai FC on a superior goal difference.Although they are still in the relegation zone, there is a glimmer of hope and they would fancy their chances against minnows...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 November 2011
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TAFIC part ways with coach
Moyo, who joined the popular Francistown side at the beginning of the season, confirmed that he has left the team." I have parted ways with TAFIC. I still have a long way to go in football and from here I will look for another team to coach and...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 04 November 2011
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Off the ball
 Name: Sekhana 'Chicken' KokoPlace Of Birth: MolepololeDate Of Birth: 23/07/1983Team: Township RollersNational Team Caps: 10Position: Winger/Striker Mmegi Sport: What is your favourite place outside the field of play?Koko: HomeMmegi Sport: What...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 04 November 2011
Nico charged up for Chiefs clash
The copper mining town side is aware of Chiefs' attacking prowess after the Kgatleng side fired eight past Mogoditshane Fighters last week. In a long time, Nico finds itself in second place and could trim the five-point gap to two with a win. Nico...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 04 November 2011
Nigeria name strong squad for Zebras friendly
Zebras play Nigeria as they continue preparing for next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals to be co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, starting on January 21.Nigeria is one of the four football powerhouses that failed to qualify for next year's...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 04 November 2011
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GU face selection poser
Chikomo received his marching orders, an ordeal that has become synonymous with GU players this season, when his side lost 1-0 to ECCO City Greens. He missed his side's 1-1 draw with Extension Gunners as well as his side's 3-1 victory over FC...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 04 November 2011
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