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Will the US be saved by its military?
"We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world." Does the President really believe that the US is more respected around the world because of its military activities? Did...
08 February 2012
How to save the Euro
It follows the same pattern as my other books: it contains an updated version of my conceptual approach and the application of that approach to a particular situation, and it presents a real-time experiment to test the validity of my interpretation....
GEORGE SOROS 08 February 2012
Mogae unplugged- on family, university and Nchindo (Part 2)
Batswana are a gritty resourceful people whose struggles making a living in the dry desert often meant no rain for months if not years on end. Due to the seemingly endless droughts the people are prone to saving, and having to make do with what they...
08 February 2012
Electricity, railways and economic decline
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address and said those who think that America is in decline don't know what they are talking about. It's an election year and anything, even that which cannot be supported by...
08 February 2012
We need a budget with a human face
Awaiting the delivery of the national budget is on its own an emotionally engaging and sad process to the masses who deem the state as the provider of the much-needed panacea for their embarrassing socio-economic hardships. To many Batswana, Matambo...
* MCEDISIS RODGER SOLOMON 08 February 2012
our heritage
Yet, without them, people using the roads were always in big trouble in the past when there was decent rains and the rivers filled. The result, usually, was that travellers simply had to sit it out or sleep it out until flood levels dropped....
sandy grant 08 February 2012
You lazy (intellectual) African scum!
In this demesne, as they call it, there are hardly any discoveries, inventions, and innovations. Africa is the trailblazer. Some still call it "he dark continent"for the light that flickers under the tunnel is not that of hope, but an approaching...
*FIELD RUWE 08 February 2012
Etcetera II
Considering that for much of last year, a few of us were bashing away at the east or west coal production/export conundrum, it is striking how little relevant information we have been able to extract from either the government or from any of the...
Sandy Grant 08 February 2012
Subject: relocation to the stadium
I do not wish to react to every artice about me and my stay at the Council, as I would have had to react to many such. However, I am forced to respond to this one for, in every respect, it portrays myself and my former Chairperson, Dorcas...
08 February 2012
Kingdom-o-meter
Being a Christian I am a person of hope, I cannot but be hopeful even in the midst of hopelessness. Many found no nerve to hope for they were hopeless even before the Budget Speech was read. However, we should cry not like those without hope....
Dumi Mmualefe 08 February 2012
Issues in education
Education planners, providers and practitioners are seeking to provide quality education for all students. The Education for All (EFA) and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other international protocols currently being followed help to...
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S.Weeks 08 February 2012
The winners code
In the Greek language there are two words that are used in reference to time. The first one is Chronos.This is the stem from which we get English words such as chronology and chronometer.Chronos speaks of sequence and order, with one coming after the...
George Chingarande 08 February 2012
As I see it
I regard them as our own Desmond Tutus, Beyers Naudes and Frank Chikanes clergy who are conscientious; who know that politics is not just for the so-called politicians. For as long as one is a mortal being, subsisting on pap and morogo or...
Michael Dingake 08 February 2012
TAWU registration and recognition is not in question
The opening statement refers to the 'existence of TAWU' and creates an impression that TAWU's recognition or registration is in doubt following the negative verdict in the Bargaining Council case. This of course is false and misleading. It is clear...
08 February 2012
Mwanza confident of turning the tide at Fighters
Mwanza was a hot shot for Lobatse side, BMC before he moved to Police XI where he continued to haunt opposition defences.But of late Mwanza has struggled for form and was ultimately released by the Jungle Kings.Ironically the striker had wanted to...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 08 February 2012
Moyo dumps Gunners
The setback comes when Gunners are preparing to face Madagascar side TANA FC. The Lobatse giants host TANA in the first leg at the University of Botswana (UB) Stadium on February 18.Mmegi Sport has it on good authority that Moyo told the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 08 February 2012
Karatekas sharpen skills ahead of World Championships
Speaking to Mmegi Sport, Shukokai national instructor Socca Moruakgomo said the aim of his visit to Selebi-Phikwe over the weekend was to improve the skills of local karatekas. He said it was important for the players to improve their skills all the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 08 February 2012
Orapa youth eye Btv shows
The trio feel that young people in the area have limited access to these programmes, which they always watch on Btv.They believe the programmes could expose the youngsters and see them realise their dreams hence the decision to try and bring them...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 08 February 2012
MaP to celebrate fourth Harmony Festival
The event is to be sponsored by Riverwalk Shopping Centre in collaboration with Maitisong.The Gaborone-based multi-cultural school will once again be celebrating its cultural differences. "The harmony festival is an annual international day...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 08 February 2012
Director of ceremonies job big money-spinner
Professionals who are preferred for this job are mostly local celebrities. Some of the much sought-after directors of ceremony include former radio personality and comedian, Michael “Dignash” Morapedi, radio presenter Comfort...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 February 2012
Nationalisation not viable: Shabangu
"I welcome the fact that the report of thwe ANC's task team on nationalisation has reinforced the [African National Congress's] earlier decisions that nationalisation is not a viable policy for South Africa," she said at the Mining Indaba in Cape...
08 February 2012
Chevron rig burns off Nigeria as damage hits shore
The environmental damage is hitting a region whose poor still rely on the delta's muddy waters for survival. A nearby clinic remains overrun with patients who are showing up with skin irritations and gastrointestinal problems. "The community...
08 February 2012
Pakistan hunts for survivors as factory toll hits 16
The three-storey building used to manufacture veterinary medicines came crashing down, probably the result of a boiler and a gas cylinder explosion at the premises in the congested Multan Road area on Monday, police said. Rescue workers worked...
08 February 2012
Todays workspace
This article follows up on the previous one. It seeks to show what typically matters in a claim for constructive dismissal. Two demonstrations should be adequate for this purpose.The manager whose persistent and determined pursuit of a...
Joseph Masango 08 February 2012
BancABC clinches deal to support SMMEs
In a statement published on its website, IFC - which is a member of the World Bank Group focused exclusively on private sector development - says the comprehensive advisory services programme will complement a US$13.5million (P95.6 million)...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 08 February 2012
BURS installs X-ray scanners at border gates
Goods crossing Botswana's borders in container trucks will be subjected to X-ray scanners for examination and verification, Mmegi Business has established.Officially launching the scanners at the Tlokweng Border Gate yesterday, the Minister of...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 08 February 2012
Political tug-of-war and electoral violence
Democratic electoral processes are meant to give citizens an opportunity to choose their leaders in a peaceful poll environment and also usher democratic gains. Sadly in some African countries, the hope of realising these gains is overshadowed by...
08 February 2012
Mmualebe
E kile ya re letsatsi lengwe ka maabanyane, ka bulela seromamowa ke batla Botswana mme ka kopana le seromamowa sa lefatshe lengwe le re bapileng nalo. Go utlwa go buiwa Setswana, ka ema ka reetsa.E re ntswa ke ne ke sa ikaelela go reetsa lobaka...
Sebofo Motshwane 08 February 2012
Africans beware!
As we speak, China is engaged in a very calculated invasion of Africa Ð a modern day colonisation. The Chinese have acquired huge chunks of land in the continent, built schools and roads for some countries, including ours, in exchange for...
08 February 2012
Selefu 08 February 2012
08 February 2012
Will CDC murder suspect councillor be replaced?
The chairperson for CDC, Lesego Raditanka said the council cannot employ a replacement as Ramodisa has not yet been sentenced. "I have no constitutional or legal backing to take any action. The situation will remain like it is until the court of law...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 08 February 2012
Monarch South re-elects unpopular WDC
Before the elections, a financial report from the outgoing committee did not paint a good picture. The committee only managed to raise P5,097.49, which did not sit well with the residents.When the committee took office in 2009, they were handed an...
PETER MADIYA
Correspondent 08 February 2012
Our heritage
Mmegi surpassed itself last week (3.2.12) with articles about the physical remains and site of Motsetse's old Tati Institution and another about the dilapidated royal house in Ramotswa. With contributions of this kind, we are at last moving on -...
Sandy Grant 08 February 2012
Bakwena named Ombudsman in shake-up
Bakwena has been appointed with effect from April 1, while permanent secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology Carter Morupisi takes over on promotion. Head of government communications, Dr Jeff Ramsay, confirmed the...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 08 February 2012
When Domkrag had a field day in Parliament
* Merafhe says opposition is clinically alive but politically dead* Modubule describes Merafhe as an erstwhile khaki clad cop Like a vulture feeding on a carcass, ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) MPs have made a large swoop on the...
08 February 2012
HIV causes transitional challenge in children under 15 years
Officially opening a three-day regional meeting of US officials and key African partners in Gaborone yesterday, Gavin said it was essential for the region to discuss best practices regarding how to help adolescents living with HIV most...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 08 February 2012
Google opens a window into Botswana
This technology has been criticised in other countries because of privacy concerns. Detractors have said the technology is used to spy into private homes, tap into Internet networks and expose people to cellphone tracking systems.According to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 08 February 2012
We enjoy cordial relations with Zimbabwe - BDF chief
Masire who is in Zimbabwe for a working visit pledged to further strengthen the cordial relations enjoyed by the two countries' national defence forces. In an interview at the Zimbabwe National Army headquarters in Harare yesterday, Lieutenant...
08 February 2012
Ministry steps into Mosojane-Mulambakwena border feud
Residents of the two villages have been embroiled in a five-year dispute over a natural boundary.At the centre of the dispute, there are two conflicting suggestions: One side of the story is that Tati River provides a natural boundary between the two...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 08 February 2012
Botswana is undermining Russia/China - Opposition
Botswana National Front's publicity secretary, Moeti Mohwasa said Botswana is undermining Russia and China by criticising its decision to exercise veto power against the global efforts to put an end to the widespread violation of human rights in...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 08 February 2012
Sports not part of primary school curriculum - BTU
The union's publicity secretary, Tidimalo Maeletso reminded teachers that sports activities in schools is not part of their mandate. He said neither the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) nor BOPSSA can force teachers to participate...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 08 February 2012
BOFEPUSU mum on opposition fiasco
BOFEPUSU spokesman Goretetse Kekgonegile said yesterday, "We reserve our comment for now as we are going to meet on Thursday [tomorrow] to discuss the matter and take a position," he said. However, there are reports of instability within the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 February 2012
BBS overcomes major hurdle
Justice Lot Moroka found that Bifm Capital Investment Fund One had failed to prove that it would suffer irreparable harm if the sale of the shares proceeded, even if the court later upheld the shareholding agreement in the main case. In the...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 08 February 2012
Another one bites the Mantashian dust
Over the weekend MathewsPhosa spoke in Limpopo during the ANC centenary celebrations there. According to the City Press, he said "I know Juju is worried about the (disciplinary appeal hearing), but I want to assure him that the ANC has no dustbin for...
08 February 2012
After the collapse: Can the BMD survive?
Having become the blue-eyed boy of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ouster enthusiasts, the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) subsisted hugely on the goodwill brought about by having renewed hope for a united opposition. Having brought hope by...
08 February 2012
Will the US be saved by its military?
"We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world." Does the President really believe that the US is more respected around the world because of its military activities? Did...
09 February 2012
How to save the Euro
It follows the same pattern as my other books: it contains an updated version of my conceptual approach and the application of that approach to a particular situation, and it presents a real-time experiment to test the validity of my interpretation....
GEORGE SOROS 09 February 2012
Mogae unplugged- on family, university and Nchindo (Part 2)
Batswana are a gritty resourceful people whose struggles making a living in the dry desert often meant no rain for months if not years on end. Due to the seemingly endless droughts the people are prone to saving, and having to make do with what they...
09 February 2012
Electricity, railways and economic decline
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address and said those who think that America is in decline don't know what they are talking about. It's an election year and anything, even that which cannot be supported by...
09 February 2012
We need a budget with a human face
Awaiting the delivery of the national budget is on its own an emotionally engaging and sad process to the masses who deem the state as the provider of the much-needed panacea for their embarrassing socio-economic hardships. To many Batswana, Matambo...
* MCEDISIS RODGER SOLOMON 09 February 2012
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