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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...
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
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 09 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 09 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 09 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...
09 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...
09 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 09 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 09 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...
09 February 2012
Zambia shock Ghana to reach final
The substitute collected a pass and steered a shot into the bottom corner 12 minutes from the end after Asamoah Gyan missed a first-half penalty. Gyan s effort was saved when Davies Nkausu fouled Kwadwo Asamoah. Derek Boateng was sent off...
09 February 2012
Contador to contest drugs ban
The 29-year-old Spaniard, who was stripped of the Tour title by the Cas in its ruling published on Monday, told a news conference that he was innocent and planned to return to competition when the retroactive ban ends in August. My lawyers are...
09 February 2012
Sekotswe gets Chilean fighter
Sekotswe will face Miguel Gonzalez in Gaborone on May 25 after months of uncertainty regarding the name of his opponent. The South African based Sekotswe has been itching to know his opponent since a local boxing promotions company Scud Missile...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 09 February 2012
Chiefs, Notwane set for showdown over Moloi, Mani
This follows revelations that Moloi has a running contract with Notwane, while Manis transfer has also not been finalised although Chiefs used him (Mani) in their friendly game over the weekend. Moloi was recently reported to have agreed a one-year...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 09 February 2012
Nkwe contemplates quitting
Nkwe believes that he has played his part and it is time to hand over to somebody else. He however, said he was still consulting with stakeholders and that the outcome would determine whether he should stay on. He said it was his intention not to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 09 February 2012
Judith shoots 10 years of joy
Sephuma was shooting a live DVD as part of a 10-year celebration of her musical excellence. The crowd, which included people such as Sello Galane and Generations Sophie Ndaba, packed the venue to capacity. The show was delayed for 35 minutes because...
09 February 2012
Former Miss Teen SA Phuti Joins Muvhango
The beauty has joined the cast of popular soapie Muvhango. Khomo, who won Miss Teen South Africa in 2002, spoke to Sowetan in between television shoots for the soapie. She started shooting for her Muvhango role only last week, playing the part...
09 February 2012
Yet another album from Forsta Teanet
Teanet, who hails from Fobeni village in Mudjadji near Tzaneen, Limpopo, comes from a musical family. His late brother, Peta Teanet, was a singer too. Forsta might have disappeared from the mainstream industry, but he is doing well in Limpopo. He...
09 February 2012
Bigger role for Proverb
The eighth season of M-Nets hit talent competition kicked off in Sandton, Johannesburg, at the weekend. ProVerb has his finger on the pulse of the local music scene. We are excited about his extended role on the production side, said M-Nets...
09 February 2012
An evening of fun at Lizard Entertainment
Responding to the show dubbed Torn Jeanz Party, female revellers chose skimpy skirts and scanty torn jeans while others chose to wear tight and revealing dresses, which reflect the African figure at its best. And with DJs Da-Drat (Ndaba Ncube), DUD...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 09 February 2012
International pianist Golovin in Gabz tonight
The much-travelled Russian player has already performed in Namibia on January 27, Lusaka on February 1, and Harare on February 7 with Gaborone as his next stop. Alexis Golovin has given concerts and recitals throughout Europe, Asia...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 09 February 2012
DJ laments lack of opportunities in Phikwe
Mosadame says the local Djs could be doing better if there were venues for their shows. The DJ says lack of proper venues is forcing other players to start staging shows in the periphery of the town in private farms, something he...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 09 February 2012
Questions on Ipelegengs sustainability
In his budget speech last week, Finance and Development Planning Minister Kenneth Matambo said government's priorities were continued focus on service delivery and maintenance of existing infrastructure, as well as completing ongoing projects such as...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 09 February 2012
Energy regulator, national oil company take shape
According to the Energy Affairs Department (EAD), the Botswana Energy and Water Regulating Authority (BEWRA) and the national oil company will be fully operational next year, with the latter due by January 2013. BEWRA, which was first spoken of in...
STAFF WRITER 09 February 2012
Guest column
I always knew that some day this would happen, my walking down the streets and people turning their heads to look at me. What I didnÕt know then was what exactly would make them give me so much attention. Growing up, I was such an eager...
Peo Sebotho 09 February 2012
The President must open up
This is one of his rare international visits since he assumed power in 2008. It is commendable that the President is slowly but surely realising that Botswana will not survive if she continues to isolate herself from the international...
09 February 2012
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09 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...
09 February 2012
Police charge Mgqumeni imposter with fraud
The man said he was Khulekani Mgqumeni Khumalo - an award-winning Zulu folk musician who died in 2009. He claims he was kidnapped by a witchdoctor who cast a spell on him and held him in a cave with zombies, local media reported. But police say the...
09 February 2012
Europe is poor so should live within its means
So what can the West learn from the East? According to former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, the message is simple but devastating: Europe must face up to the new economic reality. Europe... has lost a lot of money and therefore you...
09 February 2012
Defence budget too high economist
Speaking at the Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower. national budget review in Selebi-Phikwe on Wednesday, Obonye Galebotswe said the ministry's budget of P0.8 billion seems very excessive given the fact that there are no proven...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 09 February 2012
Parliamentary briefs
Molefhi told parliament on Tuesday that cabinet has granted approval for the review of the Road Transport Act and Road Traffic Act, part of which will address the provision of this service. The minister said the study on the feasibility of this...
Compiled by GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 09 February 2012
Russians host Diplomats Day in Gaborone
Though the department was established in 1549, celebrations to mark the day started 12 years ago by presidential decree. More than 200 Russian diplomatic missions will celebrate the day tomorrow. Ahead of the celebrations, the Russian ambassador to...
STAFF WRITER 09 February 2012
LSB demands consistency in bench appointments
Speaking at a press briefing on the legal year at the Society's Secretariat in Gaborone yesterday, LSB chairperson Yvonne Chilume said the laid down procedure for appointment to the Bench is that there should be an advertisement, interview and...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 09 February 2012
Conflicting rules leave fishermen with no catch
They said this has placed them in a precarious situation where they have to either fish during the breeding season or in winter, during which time they catch nothing. Salim Essack, a professional fisherman told Mmegi that the fishing industry...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 09 February 2012
Coalition rescues Ntuane
BMD chairman and Lobatse legislator Nehemiah Modubule told Mmegi yesterday that the two parties met on Monday evening where they agreed in principle that they would alternate in holding the post of Leader of Opposition. He said that that was the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG & TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writers 09 February 2012
Three-year wait for JC research topic continues
The topics were supposed to be administered throughout the maths JC curriculum. Teachers have complained that lack of computers in some schools, as well as governments failure to hire teachers with computer skills, have proved major stumbling...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 09 February 2012
Shooting victim's family cry for justice
LSB Executive Secretary Tebogo Moipolai said in an interview that the DPP revealed the news last December. Molefe was shot dead outside a Ramotswa businesswomanÕs yard. The officers are said to have shot the unarmed man at least 10...
KEOBONYE MAJATSIE
Correspondent 09 February 2012
OP announces promotions in education sector
Acros News Maseko has been promoted to the post of director, regional operations in Chobe, while Oupa Masesane became of director, regional operations in the North East region. The other two promotions were of Simon Coles was appointed...
09 February 2012
BSN to host workshop on life after school
The main purpose of the workshop is to share ideas with students on life after tertiary education. Lillian Moremi, the BSN Executive Director said that the non-governmental organisation (NGO) is targeting all schools in Botswana. "The...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 09 February 2012
Charges against Manzunzu still stand
The Registrar and Master of the High Court, Godfrey Nthomiwa said yesterday that they have neither received any communication from Zimbabwe regarding the charges nor heard anything from the accused on the matter. "He hasn't advised us on the matter...
STAFF WRITER 09 February 2012
Over 20 primary schools get computers
The regional education office in Francistown has invited bidders for the supply, installation and configuration of computer equipment in primary schools. The government gazette dated February 3, 2012 states that the beneficiaries are Aerodrome,...
STAFF WRITER 09 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...
09 February 2012
First cut
Since Day One of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, I fell in love with the Zambian national team aka Chipolopolo. You see the Zambians represent my ideal team with limited resources. They are neither...
Dennis Keagile 10 February 2012
Branch reckons rains will propel him
Branch left the country for Rustenburg on Tuesday with his 16-year-old understudy, Bartagnan Lobjoit. The duo has been preparing for the race at the venue. In a telephone interview from Rustenburg, Branch said despite the rains, preparations were on...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 10 February 2012
Four vie for BOBSA presidency
The winner will succeed Botlhe Mmusi who is not seeking re-election. Mogomotsi Rhodes, Israel Legwale, Meshack Osekile and Emmanuel Makopole are bidding for the top post. Poet Makoloba, Joan Bulawa, Joe Motika and Lesedi are in the race for the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 10 February 2012
Off the ring
With an impressive pro record of 12 bouts, 11 wins and a draw, the 33-year old looks set to be the first Motswana to win a world boxing title. Below he talks about his life away from hooks and jabs. Name: Lesley 'Ledule' SekotsweDate of Birth:...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 10 February 2012
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