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Trayvon and thefugitive slave mentality
Before he temporarily stepped down from his position last week as chief of the Sanford, Fla., police department, Bill Lee Jr gave an explanation of his decision not to arrest George Zimmerman for killing Trayvon Martin. Lee said he had no reason to...
26 April 2012
America goes to war in secret
One day in late November, an unmanned aerial vehicle lifted off from Shindand Air Base in western Afghanistan, heading 75 miles toward the border with Iran. The drone's mission: to spy on Tehran's nuclear program, as well as any insurgent activities...
26 April 2012
Propaganda, prophecy and prosperity
Both the mass media and the clergy serve a system for communicating messages and symbols to their respective audiences, having a compelling function to amuse, entertain, inform, and to inculcate values, beliefs, and codes of behaviour designed to...
* REASON WAFAWAROVA 26 April 2012
The collapse of an education system?
The ISS African Futures Project policy brief, Knowledge Empowers Africa, highlights that it is imperative for African countries to increase educational spending in order to reap the rewards of a more educated population. Economics and education...
* HOPOLANG SELEBALO 26 April 2012
Mosinyi recreates her world through art
So forget that arts are not the best paying of industries in Botswana because Mosinyi is all set to bulldoze her way to the top with her God-given talent. Talk about discovering and following through your dream, then you are relating the story...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 26 April 2012
FMD shatters farmers' dreams in Matsiloje
Farmers, herdsmen, the business community and just about every resident of the village are mourning the killing of cattle in the area in order to clear FMD. Livestock has always played a vital role in the rural economy of Matsiloje where there are...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Maokaneng finds his 'dream home' in the BNF
This was revealed by sources at Kopano House this week. Bontshetse, a long-time BDP activist, is among other eight card carrying members who defected from the ruling party earlier this week. This group was welcomed into the BNF fold by the...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Remembering the mother of all strikes
Gaborone Industrial Court, 9th May, 3:28amWorkers happily singing in celebration as they leave court in the early hours of Monday after they successfully challenged the court, ruling that declared it unlawful for essential services workers to strike....
26 April 2012
Molepolole goes green
The Bakwena capital is the first village where waste segregation will be implemented and become the norm, as envisaged by Wena Environmental Education and News Trust chiefs. In partnership with the US Embassy and Recycle IT Company, the trust...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Icons of Botswana
To his legion of fans, veteran Radio Botswana presenter, Geoffrey Motshidisi carries a barrage of signatures such as Moshombororo, Rraagwe Malaakatse and Rraagwe Shombi. Motshidisi has been on the airwaves for over 40 years. He joined Radio Botswana...
Bathami Chilume
Correspondent 26 April 2012
Kidney disease sufferer cries for help
A kidney transplant operation costs around P500,000 and can only be performed abroad as there are no facilities for such a medical procedure in Botswana. All along Madigele was an ordinary bubbly student, full of life. He rarely complained of any...
Chippa Legodimo
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
On the anniversary of the strike: Can BDP survive as it is?
They have not been able to respond to issues: that is they have failed to align with the desires of Batswana and offer them realistic alternatives to what the ruling party offers - rather, they have been trying to sell what they wanted to sell and...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 26 April 2012
Today's workspace
The challenges of the times we live in are such that hardly a week passes by without employers and employees or employee representatives, having locked horns over either a dispute of right or a dispute of interest.Most of them eventually reach...
Joseph Masango 26 April 2012
BoB to miss inflation target analysts
Inflation fell for the third successive month to eight percent in March, raising hopes that the BoB inflation target could be achieved before year-end. The central bank has projected that inflation will return to the target range in the second half...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 26 April 2012
SACU develops industrial policy
"Botswana and SACU are developing an industrial development policy that will bring developments to SACU member states. This will create competitive business opportunities in the region," said Ontlametse Ward, director of industrial affairs at the...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 26 April 2012
Mmualebe
Lengwe la mafoko a Setswana sa gompieno a e rileng mo malatsing a maloba a bo a se yo, ke lefoko 'motsubong.' Lefoko le, ke lengwe la mafoko a a gorogileng bosheng mme re sa itse gore a tswa kae le gore a tlholegile jang. Lefoko le le...
Sebofo Motshwane 26 April 2012
Spanish press hail Pep's 'three darkest days' after Barcelona defeat
The Madrid-based Marca revelled in Barcelona's failure, declaring: "Nightmare at the Camp Nou". Its editorial elaborated with: "Champion eliminated by 10 men of Chelsea" and "Barcelona out of La Liga and the Champions League after the three darkest...
26 April 2012
Wrestling body receives funding from BNSC
BWF president, Moagi Sharp said the funds would be used to develop the sport and take the relatively new game in the country to the people. He said although the funds are insufficient, it was nonetheless, a good start. Sharp said their...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 26 April 2012
Former Mmegi Sports Editor dies
He had been hospitalised at Bokamoso Private Hospital since Easter Sunday. Boitumelo retired from active journalism in 2005 and joined Botsogo Health Plan as a Relationship Consultant: Sales and Marketing in the marketing department. He, together...
ERNEST KELAPILE
Correspondent 26 April 2012
Gunners, BDF XI duel pick of the last 16 ties
Both sides will be seeking to advance to the quarterfinals in their quest to win the premier knockout competition for the third time in history. Gunners won the inaugural cup in 1992 and last year while BDF XI won the 1998 and 2004 editions. The two...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Netball exports keen to impress in S'pore final
Mawela's Nike Marlins finished first while The Blaze Dolphins, which Radipotsane turns out for, were second, meaning the two will now meet in the final. The two said they were proud to have contributed to the success of their teams. Mawela,...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 26 April 2012
How musicians can upturn their successes
However, it requires good character and commitment to succeed in the world of entertainment. Have you ever wondered why local musicians are yet to make a mark on the international scene, or why some fail on their incipient attempts at musical...
LAWRENCE SERETSE 26 April 2012
Brincat's Passion is theatre as "happening"
Plush seats, surround sound effects, and a digital light show are what put bums on seats nowadays. But on a patch of eerily quiet, boulder-strewn scrub land just outside Rasesa a few kilometres north of Gaborone, every weekend this month, a lucky few...
*JOHN MC ALLISTER 26 April 2012
The Creative Mistake launches
It is 'medicine' for many, a guider for those who need guidance and a voice for those who cannot voice out their concerns. Tuesday was a beautiful day for art lovers as University of Botswana students - German artists and local artists with Berry...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 26 April 2012
Splash, Jonny Mokhali return to Botswana
All these performers will be in the country this weekend for the "Battle of the disco giants" show billed for Molapowabong on Saturday. The ace producer, Tshanda, has always been diplomatic about his relationship with his protege, insisting that he...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
The Metrophones live in concert at Maitisong
The show is part of the ongoing Maitisong festival. The concert is themed, "Cant-Stay-in-Your-Seat, One Night Only" The Metrophones were assembled last year through auditions sponsored by the Metropolitan Life. The band has now become a fully-fledged...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Iran undecided on nuclear bomb
He said Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had not yet made the final decision whether to build a nuclear bomb. Tehran says it wants nuclear technology for peaceful purposes but the West believes Iran is developing weapons. In November...
26 April 2012
Obama criticises 'knucklehead' sex scandal agents
Speaking at a recording of an NBC chat show Obama said the vast majority of Secret Service agents performed their duties with no hint of controversy. He described the country's Secret Service agents as "incredible". A total of eight agents have...
26 April 2012
African Union, UN call for peace
A senior AU official called for hostilities to cease in areas bordering lucrative oil fields.The United Nations Security Council has also called for an end to aerial bombardments by Sudanese forces. South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has said...
26 April 2012
Rupert Murdoch denies influencing Thatcher
The News Corp chairman, 81, denied asking or being offered any favours when he met then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at a lunch in 1981. He denied trying to influence her by demonstrating his political allegiance ahead of his bid for Times...
26 April 2012
Exporters pin hopes on AGOA revival
Under AGOA, local companies exported US$15.5 million (P115 million) to the US in goods last year. The 12-year-old AGOA allows certain goods produced in Botswana and other African countries, duty and quota free access to the US which is the world's...
STAFF WRITER 26 April 2012
Centre for vulnerable children opened in Maun
Siele was speaking at the official opening of the Lorato Rescue Centre which houses vulnerable children in the Ngamiland area in Maun last Friday. The centre is owned by the Love Botswana Outreach Mission which has been operating in Maun for the past...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 26 April 2012
Water Affairs chief rules out flooding
Dr Gugundla Naidu of the Maun Water Affairs Department, which observes water in the rivers, told Mmegi yesterday that this year water volume has failed to rise to the levels recorded last year. The flood movement is also too slow compared to last...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 26 April 2012
Low economic status exposes women to gender-based violence
The participants who were drawn from support groups, non-governmental organisations as well as traditional and religious leaders from the town and neighbouring villages, heard that a 2009-2010 research by Phikwe Theatre Support Group on young women...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Project syndicate
KAZAN: Americans are great believers in the value of entrepreneurs and small business. That faith underlies the JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act, a new law that will make it easier for small companies to raise money and bypass the...
Esther Dyson 26 April 2012
Masitara should not mind the Blackout
That is why it may be easy to dismiss the rant from Gaborone West North MP, Robert Masitara that state TV channel, Btv is deliberately ignoring his philanthropic activities. The politician is known for his love of the limelight, a Narcissus...
26 April 2012
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26 April 2012
Tutume police investigate arson
The incident ocurred on Saturday night at Senete village and was confirmed by the Station Commander Vuzimusi Jorowe in an interview yesterday. "We are yet to establish the motives of the suspect but preliminary investigations suggest that he had a...
CHAKALISA DUBE
STAFF WRITER 26 April 2012
Ministers examine trans-boundary river resources
Developed by the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission (OKACOM), the Strategic Action Programme for the Sustainable Development and Management of the Cubango-Okavango Basin (SAP) aims to guide the three countries sharing the river system -...
STAFF WRITER 26 April 2012
High drama at Jwaneng elections
The Botswana National Front (BNF), which is in the majority, with six councillors, while the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has three, is split in two factions with each vying for the top posts. Of the BNF factions, there is one that includes the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Swipe your way home
The CEO and founder of Olekard, Pule Mmolotsi, told the media at the launch in Gaborone yesterday that the intelligent system is designed in such a way that an individual loads money onto the card which they can then swipe in combis and buses. The...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 26 April 2012
Big Five Lodge to be auctioned
Almost all the facility's assets are to be sold off to raise over P760,000 that its owners, Mon Group Pty Ltd and its managing director Ivica Puskas owe to PG Timbers. The sale follows an order by High Court Judge Leatile Dambe in which PG Timbers...
BAME PIET
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writers 26 April 2012
BNF postpones Upfront Tour
The party's spokesperson, Moeti Mohwasa revealed in an interview yesterday that the initiative was initially slated to premiere on August 24 last year in Jwaneng. The launch would have come a day after a fundraising dinner for the construction of the...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Seretse denies Lentsweletau campaign
In an interview last week, Seretse, who is a specially-elected Member of Parliament, said that the Constitution of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) does not allow members to start campaigning before the central committee has granted them...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Ipelegeng workers to be unionised - Motshwarakgole
The union's national organising secretary Johnson Motshwarakgole said in an interview with Mmegi in Gaborone that they want to organise the workers to correct issues pertaining to their welfare. He said the over 50,000 Ipelegeng workers are...
GOTHATAONE MOENG & BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writers 26 April 2012
Police pocket P84m from traffic fines
The report reveals that while Section Seven of the Road Traffic Fund Order provides that the police and government share the traffic fines equally, it has emerged that the police service last year alone pocketed P84,016,715 with only P19 million...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 26 April 2012
Two officers die in police suicide
The motive behind the shooting is not yet known, as there was no quarrel at the scene before the shooting.After killing his colleague, the assailant left the headquarters and shot himself a few metres away at Molepolole Police...
26 April 2012
Judo hosts National Championship
The championship is the highlight of BJF's calendar as players use it to seek entry into the national team. The national team will then go into camp to prepare for the South African International Championships scheduled to take place in June. Also on...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 27 April 2012
Local squash in line for World Championships debut
The City of Manchester, home to England Squash and Racketball (ESR), will host the prestigious PSA Men's World Squash Championships in 2013 following last week's announcement. Botswana's squash side has been dormant for long, despite success by some...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 27 April 2012
Mascom Phikwe marathon sponsorship cut
The marathon will be held earlier this time, as it is to be used as a qualifier for the Olympics, which take place in London in July. A member of the organising committee, Ogomoditse Gaokgethelwe said that the sponsors Mascom, had informed them of...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 27 April 2012
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