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BEC acknowledges systemic grading weaknesses
After maintaining that the Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) results it released on December 23 were a true reflection of the performance of the candidates, the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has finally acknowledged that there are weaknesses...
21 February 2012
Things fall apart
The adage that 'in politics, there are no permanent friends or foes, only permanent interests', today poignantly mirrors two young political leaders who were once bosom friends and now sworn enemies as the fight within opposition ranks gets...
21 February 2012
What makes the BDP tick?
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) continues to rule on account of the quirks of Botswana’s electoral system. The electoral system is still skewed in favour of the ruling party. The ruling party profits from the institutional leverage it enjoys...
21 February 2012
Chisora could get life ban British Boxing Board of Control
The former WBA champion David Haye was still wanted for questioning by German police on Monday following his post-fight press conference brawl with Chisora, who arrived back in England on Sunday after being freed without charge following the...
21 February 2012
Chiefs charge ahead as Satmos woes continue
Mochudi Centre Chiefs maintained top spot with 44 points after their 3-1 victory over Uniao Flamengo Santos at the Molepolole Sports Complex on Sunday. Chiefs responded well to Joel Mogorosis absence with a polished performance that floored the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 February 2012
Metropolitan set to unveil improved chess deal
From a mere P15,000 sponsorship when Metropolitan stepped onto the scene six years ago, the companys sponsorship reached the P75, 000 mark last year, and chess enthusiasts are keeping their fingers crossed it might eclipse the P100, 000 mark when...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 February 2012
'I'm not getting off until Jim Crow gets off'
Angela Bassett honours Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4 1913 - October 24 2005). Parks knew that "you can't be careful and be effective". In 1955 it was her act of refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white person that ignited...
21 February 2012
Ditaola making waves in SA
The act relocated to South Africa in 2009, and Segomotso has no regrets. "Business is better in South Africa. We don't have much competition. People are really into our music," he said delightfully. Segomotso who is...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 February 2012
The General is coming to town
The Sling Beats Entertainment talented artist, popularly known for his track Potential, is elated about prospects of performing in Botswana. Ozzy, whose real name is David Banda, just returned to Lusaka from a tour in South Africa and is preparing...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 21 February 2012
Suu Kyi's party warns Myanmar polls may not be fair
The National League for Democracy (NLD), which boycotted the 2010 election, said several attempts to hold campaign rallies had been blocked and accused the country's biggest party of making promises that were tantamount to vote-buying. "There are...
21 February 2012
Media portrays child killer in negative light: criminologist
CAPE TOWN: The media has played a large part in portraying a negative image of taxi driver Jacob Humphreys, the High Court in Cape Town heard yesterday. "He has been labelled as 'jakkals' [jackal] and as a child murderer," criminologist, Claire...
21 February 2012
Somali leaders sign deal for new government structure
Constant infighting, rampant corruption and bloody attacks by Islamist Shebab insurgents have undermined Somalia's unelected Transitional Federal Government (TFG), whose Western-backed mandate ends in August. Somalia's president, the presidents of...
21 February 2012
Egypt presidential election: Decision on date delayed
An election commission briefing only expressed hope the process could be over by the end of May.The commission chairman told local TV the problem lay in organising the expatriate vote. Mubarak stepped down on February 11 last year after 18 days of...
21 February 2012
Senegal apology amid protests against Abdoulaye Wade
One person reportedly died on Sunday after a demonstration to condemn Friday's tear-gas incident in Dakar. Six people have now been killed in anti-Wade protests this year, local media say. Despite the protests, Wade, 85, is standing in Sunday's...
21 February 2012
Iran nuclear crisis: UN inspectors arrive in Iran
Chief inspector Herman Nackaerts said his team's "highest priority" was to clarify the "possible military dimensions" of the nuclear programme.But he cautioned that progress "may take a while". Iran insists its uranium enrichment work is peaceful in...
21 February 2012
Jail gunfight in southern Philippines 'kills three'
At least 50 gunmen stormed a jail in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato province late on Sunday night. Police say the attackers were from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and were trying to free a leader, but the rebel group denies this...
21 February 2012
Nepal cracks down on dagga at Hindu festival
The wandering mystics - known as sadhus - use an ancient legal loophole to smoke marijuana during a night of celebrations in honour of Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction, but ordinary Nepalis are not permitted to join them. "We have arrested 70...
21 February 2012
Mugabe threatens to reject Zuma as mediator
Mediators from the 15-nation Southern African Development Community (SADC) brokered the power-sharing deal between Mugabe and rival Morgan Tsvangirai in 2008 and have appointed Zuma to oversee implementation of the pact. But Zuma's facilitation team...
21 February 2012
BoB leans towards looser monetary policy
BoB governor, Linah Mohohlo yesterday announced an "accommodative monetary policy stance" for 2012, suggesting a shift from the neutral monetary policy stance that has been in place since 2010. Under the previous policy, the central bank sought to...
STAFF WRITER 21 February 2012
Discovery extends Kalahari copper search
The company is currently constructing its Boseto Copper Mine in Maun which is expected to be commissioned in the first half of this year and will produce more copper than BCL Mine. In a statement, the company says the PLs, which cover "all metals",...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 21 February 2012
As I see it
The Umbrella has become a veritable political hot potato. On December 22, 2011, it was pronounced that it has collapsed. The four opposition parties negotiating this Umbrella party signed a joint statement informing all and sundry that the talks had...
Michael Dingake 21 February 2012
This lot is a blot on our politics
Young Ntime ran to Domkrag and - surprise, surprise! - declared that he felt very much at home. For good measure, he made statements to the effect that President Ian Khama, his former Nemesis-In-Chief, is the best thing to happen to Botswana...
21 February 2012
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21 February 2012
Parliament orders Mabiletsa back to drawing board
The Kgatleng East MP, Isaac Mabiletsa, has been ordered by Parliament to revise his motion that is calling for a constitutional review. This is to see to it that it does not touch on the same issues that have been raised by Kgosi Kgafela Kgafela in...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 February 2012
Man gets three years for theft
FRANCISTOWN: Joseph Tau, 28, was slapped with a three-year jail term at the Francistown Magistrate Court on Friday for breaking into a store and stealing goods amounting to P14,500. Magistrate Peggy Madandume suspended 24 months from the sentence on...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 21 February 2012
Man accuses ex-lover of assault
Speaking to Mmegi last week, a shocked Ontse Kenabetsho said his former lover, Keamogetse Jane, accused him of tarnishing her name in the media. He said Jane claimed that what was written about her was false and intended to lower her estimation in...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 21 February 2012
Kgale View leads G-West in safety
Gaborone West Police Station Sub-Inspector, Betty Tabalaka told Mmegi yesterday that Block Six recorded the second lowest crime rate in the beat, while Gaborone West Phase One is leading in criminal incidents. She explained that crime has gone down...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 21 February 2012
Computers for all schools by June
The minister said that she has made an order, with the support of the President, to make sure that the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Resources expedites the connection of electricity to all schools in the country. She said schools will also have...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 21 February 2012
Opposition vows to topple Phikwe mayor
The councillors convened a press conference last week to denounce Mbaiwa, whom they termed an ineffectual leader. They said they will oust him during mayoral elections in May. Mbaiwa is one of eight Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillors in the...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 21 February 2012
Sole survivor of cobra attack is homeless
At Mokobaxane Village his abode is conspicuous by its dilapidated state. Behind the shanty are the ruins of the hut in which his family members perished - his 85-year old mother, Balekang Ntshielang, and two elder sisters, Keletse Oitsile and Game...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 21 February 2012
Venson-Moitoi bunks SOM meeting
It is presumed that the meeting was going to look into the issues that the school is facing. Students have cited accreditation, inadequate teaching staff, teaching and learning environment, SoM curriculum and student welfare as problems they want...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 21 February 2012
Call for independent environmental arbiter
"It is obviously going to be difficult for the agents to execute their duties effectively against their employer," said Martin Dube, who made a presentation on behalf of private sector participants. Dube emphasised that while they were not against...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 21 February 2012
Khama meets ministry officials over cattle-tracing system
Government spokesperson, Jeff Ramsay confirmed that senior ministry officials were at the Office of the President yesterday and a briefing on the matter was scheduled to take place. "Senor officials came here. I saw the minister, permanent...
STAFF WRITER 21 February 2012
BOCODOL transforms into open varsity
This move was motivated by the college's mandate to make education accessible to out of school youth and adults, especially those who are not absorbed by tertiary institutions and the employed. The process started two years ago. The public...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 21 February 2012
Opposition divided over BDP anniversary celebrations
While the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) have confirmed that they will attend, the Botswana National Front (BNF) has said it will give the celebrations a wide birth. The Botswana People's Party (BPP) is...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 February 2012
BDP denies buying defectors
Speaking at a press conference to welcome back former Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) youth leaders into the party yesterday, Balopi said they would not entice anyone with money or political positions to join BDP. Among opposition politicians...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 21 February 2012
The winners code
This railway line was constructed in the United States of America and connected the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast. This achievement was accomplished more than 150 years ago, and at a time when the world did not have the benefit of the...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 21 February 2012
BEC acknowledges systemic grading weaknesses
After maintaining that the Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) results it released on December 23 were a true reflection of the performance of the candidates, the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has finally acknowledged that there are weaknesses...
22 February 2012
Things fall apart
The adage that 'in politics, there are no permanent friends or foes, only permanent interests', today poignantly mirrors two young political leaders who were once bosom friends and now sworn enemies as the fight within opposition ranks gets...
22 February 2012
What makes the BDP tick?
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) continues to rule on account of the quirks of Botswana’s electoral system. The electoral system is still skewed in favour of the ruling party. The ruling party profits from the institutional leverage it enjoys...
22 February 2012
As I see it
The Umbrella has become a veritable political hot potato. On December 22, 2011, it was pronounced that it has collapsed. The four opposition parties negotiating this Umbrella party signed a joint statement informing all and sundry that the talks had...
Michael Dingake 22 February 2012
The winners code
This railway line was constructed in the United States of America and connected the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast. This achievement was accomplished more than 150 years ago, and at a time when the world did not have the benefit of the...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 22 February 2012
Sports chat
Finest momentMogakolodi ‘Tsotso’ Ngele has engraved his name among the country’s top footballers, even at his tender age. He was in sublime form when Township Rollers expectedly hit Satmos for seven in a be MOBILE Premier League...
Mnqondisi Dube 22 February 2012
Baeti faces German boxer in lightweight bout
Baeti’s trainer, Larona Francis said the former national team boxer is scheduled to face Barakat in Gaborone at a date yet to be confirmed.Baeti will fight on the same day and venue as Herbert Nkabiti at a city venue still to be announced.The...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Metropolitan reiterates support for chess
Launching the sponsorship for the sixth year running, Metropolitan Life Botswana finance manager, Collen Motswaiso described her company’s six-year partnership with chess as cordial and growing. Metropolitan said its support remains strong 'as...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Tough return fixture awaits Gunners
But he can draw much inspiration from what he saw in the last five minutes, a blitz which produced two goals and ensured the Lobatse giants take a slender lead to Antananarivo in a fortnight. Diminutive midfielder, Maano Ditshupo and lanky playmaker,...
MQONDISI DUBE & FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writers 22 February 2012
G4S donates towards London 2012 preparations
G4S managing director, Moraki Mokgosana said they were excited that as 12,000 elite athletes gather in London, Batswana would be among them. He said they felt honoured to be the first company to come to BNOC’s aid after their plea for financial...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
correspondent 22 February 2012
GU seek venue switch for Rollers showdown
GU treasurer Kagiso Rantswaneng said they agreed with the BPL that it would be much better if the game was played in Gaborone. GU are in third position, two points above Rollers who occupy fourth spot. The UB Stadium hosts the Botswana Democratic...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Of music and its sway
Undoubtedly, we have come a long way from the popularity of reggae, which ruled the roost in the ‘80s and was epitomised by the late Jamaican reggae legend, Bob Marley. The '90s saw the rise of groups like the Spice Girls and the 21st century...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 22 February 2012
Lingerie, a womans ticket to pride and joy
Even though some Batswana (more especially the elderly people) do not know much about it because to most what kind of underwear they put on is immaterial. This is in stark contrast with the young generation who seem to be adapting and adjusting to...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 22 February 2012
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