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BDP can and must be stronger post 50th birthday
The party has mostly been able to survive through battles and crisis as is natural for any political movement. On this occasion, it is important to recap elements of our past that helped us succeed and those that challenge us.The party was born of...
*THABO AUTLWETSE 08 March 2012
BNF rally hooks herd-boy to politics
For Obonye Lobang, who falls within the latter category, it was a rare visit to a Botswana National Front (BNF) rally in November 1998 that left him hooked to the world of politics and his future party.Mmegi had a chat with Lobang who will contest...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 08 March 2012
How a soccer game turned fatal
Residents of Ledumadumane who live next to the soccer ground where the game was played, related that a fight started after one supporter refused to leave the pitch."Suddenly we saw the man lying down with a lot of blood oozing from him," said one...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 08 March 2012
Gaborone: the city without a face
Now, quick, what comes to mind at the mention of Gaborone? Perhaps it was easier to answer this question about the city at independence. In the mid-1960s, the country shed its image and identity as the Bechuanaland Protectorate of Great Britain....
08 March 2012
The BDP and Botswana's 'false decolonisation' Part 1
Our main concern here is that in the process, the party tried hard to re-invent itself or obscure the true facts about its history. This article seeks to challenge this obscurantism by briefly looking at the BDP's unpleasant past as...
COMRADE MOORE 08 March 2012
Photo boot-camp impressive
And in the circumstances during some tasks I saw many of the attendees literally dripping with sweat and I'm sure some of them lost weight in the process of becoming better photographers. The workshop was different from previous ones, as it was on...
Ulf Nermark
Correspondent 08 March 2012
Life after cancer
The pain worsened, especially during winter and on cold days. Bontle Modige, 26, was later diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer at 14 years of age. "I had cancer for more than two years," she says. The rare nasopharyngeal cancer affects...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 08 March 2012
As i see it
Had I been invited, I would have declined. Through the media, I knew there was hullabaloo about opposition parties 'boycotting' the celebrations. Some felt it was not a done thing in Setswana lore and custom. Gabz fm morning show, the Pulse led the...
Michael Dingake 08 March 2012
The curious case of one Julius Malema
In explaining the creation of Malema within the ANC, we need to go back a bit, before the Zuma Tsunami. Malema's real origins lie in what happened with Fikile Mbalula, the person who led the ANC Youth League before Malema. After the relatively sober...
08 March 2012
SADC Secretariat holds workshop on cyber security
The objective of the workshop was to review, amend and validate regional model legislations on electronic transactions, as well as protect personal data in the fight against cyber crime. According to HIPPSA Project Coordinator, Ida Jallow, draft...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 08 March 2012
Syria to receive UN officials, hit by new sanctions
On the same day, the conflict-torn country suffered fresh sanctions from Canada and the United States, which met harsh criticism in Syria. Syrian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Jihad Makdissi said on Monday that his country welcomed the upcoming visit...
08 March 2012
Our heritage
Wonderfully, one of Kgosi Malope's first moves has been to move into Kgosi Bathoen's 1932 very attractive house near the hospital. Although this was being rented by a doctor when we last saw it, the implication seems to be that it has been empty and...
Sandy Grant 08 March 2012
Bokomo donates to charity
The gesture is part of Bokomo's effort to play a positive role in the lives of people living with disabilities. "We are more than happy to show our support for Tlamelong and Tshidilo Rehabilitation Centres. It is our corporate social responsibility...
08 March 2012
Mmualebe
Kgang nako eo e ne e le gore a lebogo le seatla ke selo se le sengwefela; ke gore a di a tshwana, kgotsa ke dilo tse di farologanyeng? Potso e ne e bodiwa ka gore batho bangwe ba dirisa mafoko a ka go tshwana, ba a tsaya e le selo se le...
Sebofo Motshwane 08 March 2012
Wenger praises 'faultless' Arsenal
No side had ever overturned a four-goal deficit in Europe's elite competition. But three first-half goals put the home team on the brink of greatness, only for Milan to hold on for an aggregate win. "We are disappointed because we touched...
08 March 2012
Zebras move up FIFA rankings
This is despite the fact that the Zebras have been inactive since returning from Gabon-Equatorial Guinea where they took part in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. Zebras lie in position 100 in the world and 23rd in Africa. The latest...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 08 March 2012
TAFIC's new coach target top eight finish
The former Mogoditshane Fighters' coach joined TAFIC this week following the resignation of caretaker coach, Keletsositse Mokwapa. He said he is aware that the team has not been doing well since the resumption of the league after the 2012 Africa Cup...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 08 March 2012
Premier League pilots e-ticketing
In a bid to eliminate counterfeit tickets and in line with international trends, the Botswana Premier League (BPL) will introduce e-tickets for all matches between now and the end of the season as a pilot project. However, the move will cost the fan...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 08 March 2012
Montsho tipped to dominate BNSC awards
She has already won the Sports Person of the Year for three successive years. The All Africa Games (AAG) gold medallist faces karate's Thato Malunga and Boikhutso Modungo of chess in the Sports Woman of the Year category. Montsho is likely to compete...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 08 March 2012
Is there a connection between dreadlocks and art?
Quite a substantial number of visual artists are dreadlocked and even more interesting some have the ability to weave them on others. Galoseitse Metlhaleng is one such artist. Apart from being a painter, drawer and sculptor, he also sports...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 08 March 2012
Music is music and language just another instrument
The Zambian is currently the most "fashionable" musician in the country and probably the whole Southern African region despite the fact that most of his fans hardly understand what he says. Perhaps it is even worth noting that singing songs in one's...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 08 March 2012
The industry
Second year Digital and Film Production student at Limkokwing University. Presenter of the Foundation local Hip-hop show on eBotswana since November 2011. Also a performing artist, writer and rapper. Inspired by AKA and Kuli Chana. Sasa used to dance...
08 March 2012
PHK reports progress at Tshele oil project
Answering a question from the Member of Parliament for Kgatleng East, Isaac Mabiletsa, Kedikilwe said the project was divided into two main components. "The first phase is the construction of the tank farm and staff housing and the next phase is the...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 08 March 2012
Location of 200MW solar station down to two towns
A pre-feasibility study in 2008 identified Letlhakane, Jwaneng, Selebi-Phikwe, Serowe and Maun as receiving the most solar radiation and fewest obstacles and therefore the most ideal sites for the pioneering solar power station. Typically, solar...
STAFF WRITER 08 March 2012
May the real man stand up
Parents fail to mould their children in a morally upright manner. They entrust the internet, television and pop culture with raising their children. A boy child has to learn from his father that a man is the head of the household, the...
*PAULINE RAUWE 08 March 2012
Reforming the code
This is a noble undertaking that is meant to raise our town planning and settlements to international standards. The intention is that when it becomes operational, the code will, among other things, make our neighbourhoods better and clear out the...
08 March 2012
Selefu 08 March 2012
08 March 2012
Woman gets 10 years for manslaughter
Kelesitse Simon of Moletemane village has been jailed for unlawfully causing the death of Kesegofetse Gaboinewe. The convict is said to have unintentionally strangled Gaboinewe in 2007. The incident happened as the two fought over Simon's boyfriend...
CHAKALISA DUBE
STAFF WRITER 08 March 2012
Vulnerable children caregivers to be trained
The 18-month programme involves formal training for the caretakers to equip them with skills to care for and protect vulnerable and orphaned children in their communities. Community members on the programme will include policemen, social workers,...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 08 March 2012
Rats under control at Oodi school
"After investigation, baiting of rats with pesticides was undertaken and the presence of these rats in the kitchen, the entire school and storeroom is being monitored by the council. This is to avert any health risk to pupils and the kitchen staff as...
PETER MADIYA
Correspondent 08 March 2012
How Sinohydro lost P1.5 billion tender
The details are emerging from a court case in which the Chinese construction giant is challenging the award of the tender to fellow Chinese companies, the Consolidated Companies and Quingian Group, by the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 08 March 2012
BONELA accuses state of sanctioning violence against women
Commemorating this year's International Women's Day today, themed "Connecting Girls Inspiring the Future", BONELA director, Uyapo Ndadi said the state in its failure to put in place measures to realistically alleviate poverty, has sanctioned violence...
KEOBONYE MAJATSIE
Correspondent 08 March 2012
Call for anti-government protests in Mozambique
State media reported that religious leaders in the northern town of Nampula, in a region that is the stronghold of the Renamo party, expressed concern about the condition of the men gathered outside Renamo party headquarters there. They said some...
08 March 2012
Syria crisis: UN humanitarian chief due in Damascus
Valerie Amos will hold talks in Damascus as the International Committee of the Red Cross remains blocked from entering the besieged city of Homs.The Syrian authorities have said they will not allow an ICRC aid convoy to enter because of security...
08 March 2012
Mugabe allies slam SA stance
"We will not be forced and allow South Africans to dictate to us what we should do," Minister in the presidency, Didymus Mutasa said in comments published. We have the sovereign right to make our own decisions. We are a sovereign country that has its...
08 March 2012
Eastern Libya pulls away from central government
This was a unilateral move that the interim head of state called a 'dangerous' conspiracy by Arab nations to tear the country apart six months after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi. Thousands of representatives of major tribes, militia commanders and...
08 March 2012
BCP code of conduct ready - Lucas
The party code of conduct will standardise the roles and work of elected public representatives in order to instil a greater sense of accountability and integrity. The BCP publicity secretary, Taolo Lucas said the absence of a clear guideline has...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 08 March 2012
BMD legislators to table 11 motions
BMD chairman Nehemiah Modubule said they have realised that most of the time, Batswana do not get to know about motions tabled by their Members of Parliament (MPs). He said that the first motion seeks "to compel government to put in abeyance" the...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 08 March 2012
I won't quit BMD, vows Moyo's political orphan
The civic leader defected to BMD to be with his ally Guma Moyo but sources close to him say he will not survive without the MP. Moyo is alleged to have engineered his shock victory against veteran councillor Tod Maligeni during the 2009 general...
PETER MADIYA
Correspondent 08 March 2012
First cut
This we were told was meant to instil discipline in the team. Among the players given free clearances included star striker and Zimbabwean born Clarkson Dzimbiri. We all thought that management was crazy with its zealot to maintain. Over and above...
Dennis Keagile 09 March 2012
Hayashi-ha open attracts international karatekas
The event will be in the form of individual kata 'forms' and individual kumite 'fighting' for ages five to 35. Botswana provides the bulk of the over 350 karatekas from six nations that have already confirmed their participation. Apart from the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 09 March 2012
Boxing team off to Namibia
The tournament kicks off on April 25 and local boxers, Bathusi Mogajane, Mooketsi 'Tornado' Lekgetho, Mmoloki 'Muller' Nogeng, Oteng Oteng, Gomotsang Gaasite, Ofentse Kompone and Thato 'Hands of Stone' Batshegi have been in camp preparing for the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 09 March 2012
No Mathata in troubled waters
Two of their players were given marching orders in the game. The side started off promisingly though. At one stage, No Mathata led the pack, only to post a dismal run in recent months. In addition to the Motlakase loss, No Mathata were handed...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 09 March 2012
Chaos in ladies soccer
The Women League Commission (WLC), which is supposed to run the league, is not in the picture either. The association is said to be shying away from assigning the WLC to run the league fearing that stakeholders would reject it. Sources say the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 09 March 2012
Selebi-Phikwe teams going through lean spell
Since the league resumed, both FC Satmos and Nico have registered convincing defeats. Satmos continued from where it left before the festive season and the African Nations Cup finals' break with a 7-1 loss to Township Rollers. A 3-1 loss followed...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 09 March 2012
Tchape was never arrested - Gunners
Extension Gunners have dismissed reports that their Cameroonian midfielder, Laundry Guy Tchape was arrested at the Tlokweng border gate on return from Madagascar where the team had gone for their CAF Confederations Cup match against Tana. Gunners...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 09 March 2012
GNT look to build on Rollers' performance
Now the Francistown side wants to build on the performance as they prepare to face army side, BDF XI, at home tomorrow. GNT are in the relegation zone and are eager to start picking points. Thebeetsile Motswaeng, a GNT official, said their wish...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 09 March 2012
Gunners shift focus to stuttering campaign
Gunners host Ecco City Greens at Lobatse stadium tomorrow in what is expected to be an enthralling encounter. Gunners were knocked out of the Confederations Cup by Madagascan side, TANA FC 3-2 on aggregate after losing 2-0 away last Sunday. Their...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 09 March 2012
Bolelang reckons he can still play for Zebras
No player in the history of the Francistown based team has represented the club with much distinction and loyalty as Bolelang. Since joining from Palapye United in 2001, the striker has redefined the words commitment and loyalty. His exploits in the...
09 March 2012
BTA hosts open tennis tourney
The theme of the event is 'Taking tennis to the people: Tennis, a sport for all' and BTA aims to increase the popularity of the game. The project is the brainchild of BTA public relations officer, Nelson Amanze. Amanze said the idea was to get as...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 09 March 2012
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