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Controversy mars Joyous affair
Hosanna were to curtain raise for the South African gospel ensemble alongside Jam in Christ, but the group insisted on being paid upfront. However, the promoter of the show, Joseph Manuel of Brave Heart Promotions, who reportedly paid an amount in...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 22 November 2011
Johwa pays tribute to legendary Gwaze
On Saturday evening, he was performing at BOCCIM's silver jubilee dinner dance at GICC where he treated guests to a fine performance that went well with their sumptuous dinner. He later on managed to attract some of the business executives to the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 November 2011
Philip Morris sues Australia over cigarette packaging
Australia's parliament has passed legislation that means all tobacco will need to be sold in plain olive-brown packets with graphic health warnings. Canberra said the law was "one of the most momentous public health measures in Australia's history"....
22 November 2011
New York police arrest 'lone wolf' terror suspect
The alleged terrorist, 27-year-old Jose Pimentel, was acting as a "lone wolf" and was taken into custody on Saturday, said New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. A Dominican-born US citizen, Pimentel had spent most of his life in Manhattan, said the mayor...
22 November 2011
Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam to be tried in Libya: NTC spokesman
"Today the NTC have discussed the capture of Saif who was wanted both by the Libyan court and the ICC, and the decision is he stay here and receive a fair trial," Ghoga told reporters at a press conference. "We were consolidated by trying to...
22 November 2011
Egypt army's crackdown on Tahrir protesters leaves 13 dead
Hundreds of soldiers and police, backed by armoured personnel carriers, used teargas, rubber bullets and batons to evict several thousand protesters from the central Cairo square that was the epicentre of the popular uprising that toppled former...
22 November 2011
Mps calls for changes to Trade Act
Contributing to the debate on President Ian Khama's State of the Nation Address in Parliament last week, Motlhale complained that some of these supermarkets even sell chicken products like menoto (chicken feet), which should be reserved for Batswana....
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 November 2011
BOCCIM to analyse exchange rate policy
Speaking at a gala dinner marking its silver jubilee at the Gaborone International Convention Centre on Saturday, the president of the private sector representative body Alex Monchusi said they intend to critically analyse the exchange rate policy...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 November 2011
As I see it
The Voice newspaper of November 18, 2011 under an article: 'Our politics, a joke' castigates the Umbrella party elements for criticising the response of the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Botsalo Ntuane to the State of the Nation Address of...
Michael Dingake 22 November 2011
Boko is not sacrilegious
This is because in this supposedly democratic country, lawyers rarely question the integrity or credentials of judges in public, however strongly they may feel about them. Thus no attorney has ever impugned the integrity of the judicial system itself...
22 November 2011
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22 November 2011
UK trials for new blood transfusion protocols
A study involving 22 centres in England and Wales is assessing how changing the mix of blood components given can affect outcomes. The new trials aim to determine what is the optimal mix of red blood cells and plasma given to trauma patients. New...
22 November 2011
Climate concerns as 'ozone-friendly' HFCs use grows
A UN report says that HFCs, many more times potent than CO2, could account for up to 20 percent of emissions and hamper efforts to curb climate change. They are widely used in fridges and air conditioning, replacing CFCs and HCFCs that damage...
22 November 2011
Synap Forte is also banned in Botswana - MoH
Infact, a spokesman of the Ministry of Health (MoH) says the "importation of these medicines is not allowed". In response to a Mmegi questionnaire that was prompted by a decision of a South African court banning the drug, MoH responded: "On January...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 22 November 2011
Ex-soldier arrested after wife's death
Selebi-Phikwe Police Station Acting Commander, assistant superintendent Goganang Pule told Mmegi in an interview that the incident occurred around mid-day, on Thursday. He explained that they suspect that the deceased, who is in her 30's, was stabbed...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 22 November 2011
Tebelopele comes back bigger and better
With the new funding, the troubled centre has expanded its services to include TB screening, Safe Male Circumcision (SMC), STI screening, Community Based Organisations (CBO) capacity building, supportive and family planning education. Tebelopele...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 22 November 2011
MPs grill Matambo over BDC mess
During the ministers' question session, the MP for Gaborone Central, Dumelang Saleshando, started the debate demanding to know what exactly was happening at BDC, why the minister dropped three of BDC board members on the eve of a disciplinary hearing...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 22 November 2011
BOFEPUSU challenges appointment of Industrial Court judges
The federation argues that the judges are not appointed through the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The federation hopes that if it wins the case, then all their cases tried by the Industrial Court would be nullified....
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 November 2011
BOFEPUSU defies govt on opposition meeting
During the strike party organised by Selebi-Phikwe region last Saturday, BOFEPUSU official, Johnson Motshwarakgole confirmed that they received a fax from government on Friday afternoon warning them that they should not meet with opposition leaders...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 November 2011
Btv crew gets tongue-lashing from Venson-Moitoi
The journalists from the state-owned station explained that they were late because they were interviewing the director of roads, but the minister told them that they should have given priority to her and her two assistants, Keletso Rakhudu and...
Btv crew gets tongue-lashing from Venson-Moitoi 22 November 2011
Block 3 murder suspects denied bail
Kushatha Bulayani and her boyfriend Oakantse Modisane are suspected of murdering 12-year-old Nathaniel Bulayani in Block 3 on October 8th. They will be remanded in custody until December 5 when Bulayani's defence lawyer Gabriel Kanjabanga will make...
STAFF WRITER 22 November 2011
BCP retreats to muse over umbrella
Speaking in an interview with Mmegi yesterday, BCP president Dumelang Saleshando said: "The forum will brief structures about the talks. There will also be an update on the mediation process between the opposition partners," he said. The mediation...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 22 November 2011
God will not allow homosexuality and prostitution in Botswana
Most people in Botswana are aware of the pressures being mounted on the government and Parliament from within and without to legalise homosexuality and prostitution. Christians believe that Botswana is a country of God and the people therein belong...
22 November 2011
Beyond Usain Bolt: can the world's fast men get faster still?
The stories of these fast men are an extraordinary blend of success and disaster, as well as glory and tragedy; ranging from amazing wealth to grinding poverty; superstar adulation and national hero status to bankruptcy, shame, prison, even...
22 November 2011
A world in protest
The authorities are undertaking a legal and judicial counter-offensive against the "occupy" camps that have sprung up in central locations in New York and London. But scores of camps remain across north America and western Europe, part of a diffuse...
22 November 2011
Diabetes support group appeals for help
All along, members of the group, who are all diabetic, have been donating their own money and seeking donations from local business to commemorate the day. Due to budget constraints, the commemorations are only held in Serowe main kgotla as the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 November 2011
Obama: America's once and future
With one year to go until America's presidential election there seems to be a consensus among its chattering class. Whoever will be the next president, it won't be Barack Obama. Like most inevitabilities concerning the future of American politics,...
22 November 2011
Why Cape Verde is punching above its weight
Q: What was your reaction upon learning that you had won the 2011 Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership? I must say I was surprised and very honoured of course. The Ibrahim Prize means a lot to me in recognition of my time in...
22 November 2011
The road to Denmark - Part II
We find it in order to register our concern at the victimisation of the public sector unions by the government. There have been instances where the conduct of government gives the impression of hostility against its own citizens. A case in point is...
* BOTSALO NTUANE 22 November 2011
Are opposition leaders intruders in govt?
Let me like other colleagues congratulate the Vice President on his recent awards. There is no doubt that his has been a distinguished service to the nation, rising from the ranks of the police to lead the Botswana Defence Force. His entry into...
DUMELANG SALESHANDO 22 November 2011
BIUST opens in August 2012
This follows the announcement by the President during his recent 2011 State of the Nation Address. In his speech he stated, "with respect to the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), I am able to report that the...
22 November 2011
Issues in education
There is consensus that educational research empowers problem-solving and decision-making. It is a necessary tool for the educational practitioners. However, there is a deficit of research to support that statement. Research findings often are not...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Griswold 22 November 2011
The winners code
One particularly hot summer afternoon a couple sat in the air conditioned room playing a game of dominoes with their in laws. Although it was hot and the air conditioner was not working optimally, the conditions were tolerable. The conditions...
George Chingarande 22 November 2011
Icons of Botswana
His face lights up with youthful excitement when discussing issues concerning the Southern African liberation struggle and business, two things that have dominated his life since childhood. Born in Barolong Farms in 1935 into a business family,...
Tlamelo Ramodisa
Correspondent 22 November 2011
Ending and letting go of an unhealthy relationship
Ending relationships and leaving bad relationships is something that is almost impossible for some people to do. Most of these relationships always end up in something that most people were not expecting. In Botswana cases of passion killing and...
Barati Mathambo
Correspondent 22 November 2011
Rollers seek to stay in touch with Chiefs
While Rollers seek to keep in touch with pacesetters, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, BDF XI want to put their title challenge on track, hence the match is likely to be a fierce contest. The two sides requested the game to be moved to midweek as several key...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 November 2011
Kutlwano coach claims sabotage after defeat
The coached claimed that his side's 3-1 loss was caused by sabotage. He accused some Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) officials for plotting to bring down his team. He claimed the odds were stacked against Kutwlano from the onset as some...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 22 November 2011
Rollers dismiss claims of unrest
A source revealed that the players took up the matter with the management after one of their training sessions last week. Rollers spokesman, Kaizer Sekaba said he cannot comment on the matter because he has been on leave for two weeks. But Rollers...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 November 2011
Botswana blasts Blatter
Despite growing evidence, Blatter denied that there is racism in football in two separate media interviews last week. Blatter has since apologised for his statements, which caused a global uproar. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, in a...
STAFF WRITER 22 November 2011
"Now i' ll have silence and nothing"
This film, set in 1952 and 1953, covers the period building up to a coup and in abstract, magic realistic, nearly surrealistic images and metaphors, explores the lives of four very different women who are subjugated by men. The film is dedicated to...
22 November 2011
As I see it
The Voice newspaper of November 18, 2011 under an article: 'Our politics, a joke' castigates the Umbrella party elements for criticising the response of the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Botsalo Ntuane to the State of the Nation Address of...
Michael Dingake 23 November 2011
Sports chat
Fiest athleteMafolofolo star player, Gaoleseletse 'Lizzy' Gasekgonwe used her height to devastating effect when she led her club to the women's Mascom Volleyball League title over the weekend. Mafolofolo's victory was made sweeter as it was achieved...
mqondisi dube 23 November 2011
Modipane United re-discover form
At the top, Mochudi Buffaloes reduced the gap to two-points as they walloped relegation haunted former Premier League side Black Peril 3-1, while leaders, Prisons XI dropped two valuable points against Young Strikers. Buffaloes coach, Jetta Masobe...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 November 2011
Kemoeng drops bombshell
Kemoeng leaves the BNSC at the end of February 2012. The announcement of his impending departure comes after reports that his relationship with new BNSC chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng is strained. Kemoeng could not be drawn into discussing reasons...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 November 2011
BoBA explains selection criteria
BoBA spokesperson, Willoughby Kemoen told Mmegi Sport that there will be very little changes in the team that will participate in AIBA Africa Olympic qualifying tournament in Rabat, Morocco next April.He said the association has a thoroughly...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 23 November 2011
It's a cappella and concento courtesy of Sedibeng at Maitisong
The concert is the group's only independent show of the year, their performances being mainly corporate gigs.Speaking to Showbiz, Sedibeng choreographer Ralph Dennison said the show would be held on two consecutive days in order to cater for the many...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 23 November 2011
UK artists to join impressive line-up at Mascom Bash
The annual music extravaganza is organised by Lekoko Promotions. As the organisers put it, it will be more of an international concert. Promoter Seabelo Modibe says they are bringing UK group, the Lay Abouts, an outfit that has collaborated...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 November 2011
Two UB dons launch books
Professor Begele Chilisa's Indegenous Research Methodologies and Barolong Seboni's Sechele I: A Historical Play, were launched by the University of Botswana (UB) in conjunction with Books Botswana last Thursday. Both Chilisa and Seboni are lecturers...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 23 November 2011
Brazil to fine Chevron $28m for Rio oil spill
Chevron has accepted responsibility, saying it had underestimated the pressure of underwater oil deposits while drilling.Brazilian Environment Minister, Izabella Teixeira, said Chevron could face further fines if an investigation into the spill...
23 November 2011
Pakistan US ambassador Haqqani resigns over 'memogate'
Husain Haqqani is accused of compiling a memo seeking US help to avert a military takeover in Pakistan following the killing of Osama Bin Laden in May.The ambassador denied the allegations, which were made by a US-based lobbyist. The row has put...
23 November 2011
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