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May Day and pro-labour Umbrella policies-Part 2
In 2006 the International Food Policy Research Institute's Global Hunger Index concluded that Botswana has a serious hunger crisis which has worsened over a period of ten years when the country experienced economic growth. These social ills are...
* COMRADE MOORE 21 May 2012
BNF: The re-emergence
A couple of months ago, I wrote on the beginning of a battle for the soul of the Botswana National Front (BNF). The battle had started with the Kanjabanga-Ntime nexus and was to be reignited by the Isaac Mabiletsa lobby. When Duma Boko's...
21 May 2012
Our heritage
The development process is, of course, all ups and downs. Here today. Gone tomorrow. That said, the engineers of so much of the country's development in the immediate post independence years, the largely unpaid and unqualified volunteers, were...
Sandy Grant 21 May 2012
Deportations: The elephant loses its stature across the river
The most recent deportation order against Prophet Francis Sakufiwa of New Seasons Ministries has sparked off debate as captured in last Friday's edition of Mmegi where Lawrence Ookeditse analyses the powers of the President to declare a foreigner a...
21 May 2012
Icons of Botswana
Discussions aimed at establishing a model for a united opposition to stand against the Botswana Democratic Party in the next elections have dominated newspaper headlines for months. While the names of party leaders Duma Boko, Gomolemo Motswaledi and...
Kibo Ngowi
Correspondent 21 May 2012
Our Heritage
Unfortunately, the notion of heritage is barely implanted or even recognised. Rather oddly perhaps, the recent notion of branding Botswana, however it is currently conceived, may help us to re-evaluate those old stations and the passenger trains...
SANDY GRANT 21 May 2012
Strauss-Kahn files $1m counter-claim against hotel maid
Strauss-Kahn was held in New York in May 2011 after Nafissatou Diallo alleged he had forced her into sex in his suite in Manhattan's Sofitel Hotel.Prosecutors later dropped charges amid concerns about Diallo's credibility. She then opened a...
21 May 2012
Strong growth hasn't ended Africa's food crisis, says UN
"Impressive GDP growth rates in Africa have not translated into the elimination of hunger and malnutrition," Helen Clark, administrator at the United Nations Development Programme said in a statement at the release of the report on Tuesday....
21 May 2012
Sierra Leone trial: Charles Taylor set to address court
It is his last chance to speak at The Hague tribunal before he is sentenced.The prosecution wants an 80-year prison term, which the defence says is excessive.Taylor was convicted of arming rebels in Sierra Leone during its civil war and helping to...
21 May 2012
Rising tribalism in South Africa
This apparent new upsurge in tribalism in South Africa appears to be driven by a number of factors. There has been appallingly poor political leadership at the helm of South Africa. A perception has now taken root that to be successful in South...
WILLIAM GUMEDE 21 May 2012
The mayor who rose from humble beginnings
Mmegi: When were you born and from which village do you hail from? Montsiemang: On October 12, 1963. I am from Thamaga. Mmegi: Tell us about your coming to Jwaneng and what brought you here? Montsiemang: I came here in 1982 as a worker, working...
21 May 2012
Project syndicate
That is the question that I posed to a panel of five top economists, including four Nobel laureates, in the Copenhagen Consensus 2012 project. The panel members were chosen for their expertise in prioritisation and their ability to use economic...
Bjorn Lomborg 21 May 2012
It's all about the people, says new F/town Mayor
Entering his office at the civic centre for the first time this week, Maiketso had a smile of a satisfied man. He seemed comfortable and ready for the day. Though the phone was ringing he kept his cool. He said that he was ready for the challenge of...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
May Day and pro-labour Umbrella policies [Part 3]
Contrary to the ideology of globalisation historically, all successful industrialisations have relied on a strong state, but the later the industrialisation, the greater the need for stronger state intervention in the economy. Hence the...
COMRADE MOORE 21 May 2012
Puma Energy central in Phikwe this weekend
The fuel company are supporting the event with P20,000. The event to be played on Saturday and Sunday will be divided into three categories; The Championship Division (Handicap 0 - 7), A- Division (Handicap 8 - 15) and B-Division (Handicap 16...
21 May 2012
Oathotse fails to win zonal event
Instead the tournament was won by little known Madagascar player, Ranaivoharisoa Alain, who posted seven points after nine rounds, beating Oatlhotse to second place on 6.5 points. The eventual winner interestingly also defeated the Botswana player...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
Walker gracious in British open defeat
The top seed James Willstrop had to work hard for his 3-1 win over his former training partner, Walker to qualify for the last eight. The match went on for 79 minutes with a lot of safe play and a lot of decisions required of the referees - mainly...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 21 May 2012
Rhinos overcome Cheetahs
The entire first half belonged to the soldiers, as the students failed to find their rhythm. After firmly controlling the first term, Cheetahs went to the breather leading 20-8. Rhinos had opened the scores early in the second minute through a...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 21 May 2012
Gabz city FA hosts awards ceremony
Their runners-up in the region are UB Hawks, who also received medals. Hawks are home to national Under-23 defender, Edwin Motlhagodi, who was recently called up to one of the senior national team camps by coach, Stanley Tshosane. The region...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
Phikwe rugby side, EMG Gunners defeat White Rhinos
The game could have gone either as the visiting side put up a brave fight. Rhinos started the match without showing any respect to Gunners as they launched attack from the first whistle. Gunners had a bone to pick against Rhinos having lost to the...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 21 May 2012
Double Action's champaign on hold
Double Action put themselves in a strong position to defend their women's league title after playing to a draw with Township Rollers yesterday. But the title celebrations are still on hold while the League committee decides whether to award the...
Sylviah Disele
correspondent 21 May 2012
FC Satmos nail Fighters
They may be relegating to the lower Division, but FC satmos unleashed the proverbial last kicks of a dying horse on Mogoditshane Fighters, hitting them 5-3 in Selebi-Phikwe on Saturday to perhaps put their dreams of top flight survival...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 21 May 2012
Miscellaneous beat GU to keep topflight dreams alive
Miscellaneous are one foot out of the relegation zone after their all important 2-1 victory over Gaborone United (GU) in a thrilling be MOBILE Premier League match on Saturday at SSKB Stadium. The Serowe side came to the game as underdogs, but...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
Chiefs are champions
MOLEPOLOLE: Mochudi Centre Chiefs are the champions of the 2011/2012 beMOBILE Premier League after reaching an unassailable 69 points by beating Police XI 3-1 at the Molepolole Sports Complex yesterday afternoon. Kekaetswe Moloi, Joel Mogorosi and...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
ECCO sink Notwane in Uninspiring game
FRANCISTOWN: ECCO City Greens sunk Notwane deeper into relegation with a well taken shot by attacking mid fielder, Tendai Nyamusi in the 65th minute of their be MOBILE premier league clash at the Francistown Stadium Saturday. Once upon a time a...
Chakalisa Dube
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
Food for the soul
How often do we take time to think about the health of our brains and pay attention to our moods with a view to improve the nutritional aspects of these? If you are like most people caught in the rat race yet suffering from numerous bouts of stress...
Boitshepo Giyose 21 May 2012
DJ SID steals show's limelight
Of late, other judges have found themselves having to say something about his looks at some point during the competition. Last week, instead of commenting on a contender's performance, Master Dee took all his time talking about Sid's 'smarties' nails...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 21 May 2012
Makgabaneng movie to be known as Mareledi on Btv
Executive director Nelson Phoga said in an interview that the name Mareledi is similar to Makgabaneng as it explains that life is not a smooth journey because people go through obstacles everyday and this drama aims at trying to demonstrate ways of...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 21 May 2012
My Star rocks the Ghetto
Throngs of Francistown residents who packed the Adansonia Hotel's convention hall to the rafters had a fabulous time on the night, courtesy of the TV show broadcast live for the first time ever in Botswana northern capital city. The show started...
Pini Bothoko
Correspondent 21 May 2012
Hip-hop crews fight for P25, 000 tv dance show
The tv show to be known as the Shakedown will see ten Hip-hop dance crews from across the country battling it out for a P25, 000 winner-takes-all cash prize. In an interview with Showtime, producer and director Kow Sammon said at the weekend...
Lawrence Seretse & Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondents 21 May 2012
Letlhakane retailer scoops KBL award
KBL officials said the competition, among other things, looked at whether retailers sold KBL products at or below the recommended price. The company appointed a third party to monitor the retailers during the duration of the competition. Dintwa said...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 21 May 2012
New insurer receives warm market response
The company is a wholly owned Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) subsidiary and will offer specialised products such as legal insurance, as well as generalised services such as business, motor and household cover. BIHL Sure CEO, John Haenen...
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
ETCETERA II
What an extraordinarily interesting past week it was. The President, no less, turned up at the SSSK International Airport (Global Post May 16) to have a quick look- see for himself - perhaps prompted by the recent comment by one of his brothers that...
Sandy Grant 21 May 2012
Treat Basarwa just like you wouldWith other Batswana
Basarwa can be incarcerated for many months without being charged. They can be beaten and harassed. Going back to the issue of deploying the SSG, and the soldiers in CKGR, that is an act of intimidation because the government does not want Basarwa to...
21 May 2012
Kingdom-0-Metre
Sitting in the magnificent Boipuso hall, listening to deliberations on traditional bear and noise concerns raised, I could not but think; this is like a talk about today's church. There is something I have over time failed to understand, but now I...
Dumi Mmualefe 21 May 2012
Issues in education
One of the dilemmas confronted by all education systems is who should be trained in what skills, when and where? A number of critical factors cut across this concern. An individual looks on education, training and skills acquisition from a personal...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 21 May 2012
The winners code
In a popular Disney movie called Lion King One and Half, there is a small scene that is loaded with meaning. The scene presents a conversation between Timon, a meerkat and Rafiki the baboon. The opening shot comes from Timon who declares, " ....With...
George Chingarande 21 May 2012
Selefu 21 May 2012
21 May 2012
Icons of Botswana
Mpotokwane began his public service career in the External Affairs Department - which then fell under the Office of the President - shortly after completing his government-sponsored studies at the University of Kenya where he earned his BA. He spent...
Kibo Ngowi 21 May 2012
Workcamps build classroom for child trust
Molepolole South Member of Parliament (MP) Daniel Kwelagobe, who was all smiles, spent time at the centre with the youthful volunteers of the university branch. Kwelagobe, also known as DK, was also seen giving a helping hand, as he performed the...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
Basarwa lobby un to force Botswana to recognise their land rights
For the first time Basarwa have made their first-ever collective San presentation by San and for the San at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). The San caucus is made up of Basarwa from South Africa, Namibia and...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staffwriter 21 May 2012
Stocktheft suspects refused bail
Goitsemodimo Setume 30, who resides in Makobo, Lebalang Tshekiso 29 and Alek Matina 26, both of Jamataka were appearing for bail application before Senior Magistrate Thebeetsile Mulalu. Setume asked Mulalu to consider granting him bail to go and look...
Pini Bothoko
Correspondent 21 May 2012
F/town adult males spurn circumcision
Mulenda was briefing journalists on the progress of the SMC initiative in the city on Friday. The SMC programme was introduced a few years ago as an initiative to reduce HIV/AIDS prevalence among men. "Our target for this year is to circumcise 10,000...
Chakalisa Dube
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
BOFEPUSU petitions govt for dismissed nurses
In a letter handed to the ministry's Deputy Permanent Secretary Ontlametse Mokopakgosi recently, BOFEPUSU says that workers are "extremely disturbed" that more than 400 people who were dismissed unfairly are unable to provide for their...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
37 children homeless as govt razes down houses
The residents of Mmamashia, a settlement along the A1 Road in Kgatleng, were left fumingg when the Kgatleng Landboard demolished six homes in the area on charges that they were squatters. Of the six home owners accused of squatting, five are sons...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
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21 May 2012
300 job losses at Morupule
However BPC management says closing Morupule A power station is not being considered. "At this stage, we are not at liberty to discuss the issue at Morupule A power station," BPC marketing and communications manager, Spencer Moreri told The...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
MOESD rapped for irregular funds diversion
The amount was transferred directly without taking it through the tertiary funds account. Presenting before the committee last Friday, MoESD permanent secretary, Grace Muzila said they took the money because of delays in the approval of the...
Baboki Kayawebr>Staff Writer 21 May 2012
Vee in P1.3m circumcision deal - allegations
The Ministry of Health spokesman Themba Sibanda yesterday claimed ignorance as to whether they paid P1.3 million to kwaito kwasa star Vee wa Mampela for the on-going Safe Male Circumcision campaign spearheaded by the star. Vee is the face of the...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
Liberian president arrives for three-day state visit
This visit follows a similar one by President Khama last year ahead of liberia's elections. Sirleaf, who arrived in Gaborone yesterday evening, is on a three-day state visit at the invitation of Khama, her first official visit here since becoming the...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 21 May 2012
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