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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 22 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...
22 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 22 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...
22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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...
22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 May 2012
Double Action, Rollers meet again in title decider
Double Action is four points ahead of Rollers, but the leaders have soft points and therefore cannot claim the title. The two sides drew 0-0 and a winner cannot be determined on soft points if the second team is level minus the awarded points....
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 22 May 2012
Mafolofolo impress at Club Championships
Mafolofolo were the Zone VI representative in tournament won by Kenya Prisons who defeated local rivals Kenya Pipelines 3-0 in the final. Mafolofolo coach, Kagiso Monnaesi was impressed with the way his team played considering that they did not...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 22 May 2012
Team come first, not individuals - Mogorosi
The winger linked with a move to Zimbabwean side Platinum FC, leads the goal-scorers' chart with 26 goals, one ahead of team mate, Kekaetswe 'Mara' Moloi. The two scored a goal apiece on Sunday as Chiefs beat Police XI 3-1 to be crowned the new...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 22 May 2012
Umbro beats Puma to Zebras deal
English sportswear giant, Umbro is the new Zebras technical sponsor, beating Puma to the deal, while All Kasi was out of the reckoning after proposing a partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA), Mmegi Sport has learnt. Although BFA...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 22 May 2012
Funds could thwart Chiefs' Champions League dream
Gaborone United (GU) were the last local club to take part in the Champions League after winning the 2008-2009 league title. Extension Gunners played in the CAF Confederations Cup, but were knocked out early this season. "It is something that we...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 May 2012
Police band thrills Brazilians
The event hosted at the SSG camp in Gaborone, started with the band playing soul music as guests enjoyed their meal. The tempo of the night kept on changing as the Police traditional dance group got to the stage and started their performances...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 22 May 2012
Award winning gospel star releases DVD
The self-effacing Eric won Best Religious Song in the 2011 MOAM Awards held in New York last year September, courtesy of his hit song A E Phetehe Thato Ya Hao. He has put it on DVD, together with the songs Ntshwarele, Uyingcwele and...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 22 May 2012
Emotions as ailing housemate and partner leave BBA house
The eviction was done in the order of the ones who received the least votes, first to be given the sad news was Sierra Leone's Dalphin, followed by Liberia's Yadel. The two who were left on stage were told that the one with the most votes, would...
STAFF WRITER 22 May 2012
Zuma artwork: testing the constitution
The African Nations Congress (ANC) says it was "outraged" by artist Brett Murray's "distasteful and indecent" depiction of president, Jacob Zuma with his penis exposed. The stage is set for a ground-breaking legal battle at the South Gauteng High...
22 May 2012
Sudan releases four foreigner seized in disputed area
Former South African president, Thabo Mbeki, who mediated between the two states, thanked Sudan for the release.The four - from the United Kingdom, Norway, South Africa and South Sudan - were held in the disputed area, scene of recent clashes between...
22 May 2012
Obama warns NATO of 'hard days ahead' in Afghanistan
France's new president, Francois Hollande has again saidthat he will pull French troops out by the end of 2012, nearly two years ahead of schedule. NATO is preparing to hand over security to Afghan forces by the end of 2014. Afghan president, Hamid...
22 May 2012
SHHA transfer won't bring extra costs - PS
SHHA has been moved to the BHC following the establishment of the Single Housing Agency (SiHA) by a 2010 presidential directive. The directive also transfers all housing implementation programmes to BHC as a single housing delivery vehicle. However,...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 22 May 2012
Botswana shoots up in global logistics
In the 2010 edition of the biennial Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Botswana was ranked 134th out of 155 countries with researchers grouping it among the year's "10 most significant under-performers". The index, produced through a global survey...
STAFF WRITER 22 May 2012
As i see it
The global village in which we all live and sojourn, is one huge animal farm where we are all equal but some are more equal than others. We had Nazism/Hitlerism when Herr Adolf Hitler was the god of Germany worshipped by the Germans and all...
Michael Dingake 22 May 2012
We are due for a new leap in democratic standards
An opinion piece written by Bank of Botswana Governor Linah Moholho and former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo on African transformation. In a well thoughout and articiculated opinion piece (see Page 5) they encounter the demands that a new...
22 May 2012
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22 May 2012
Raising the leadership bar holds the key to Africa's transformation
Frustration at unacceptable levels of inequality, a shortage of jobs and the prevalence of injustice drove these popular uprisings. But this growing unease at the status quo is felt around the world. Africa is far from immune from these strong...
22 May 2012
Residents blame WUC for unpaid bills
Councillor Kontle Basi of Thamaga East revealed recently at a Kweneng full council meeting that his constituents owe the utility thousands of Pula due to the accumulation of bills. He said he is surprised that the corporation has disconnected water...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 22 May 2012
BURS impounds contraband worth P3.4m
"Some of the perpetrators were fined amounts ranging from P8,000 to P40,000," BURS's principal communications officer, Matshediso Pule, said in an interview. Reports say among the items are counterfeit goods, drugs, arms and ammunition. Some of the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 22 May 2012
Chaos after Chiefs' win
The football fanatics in that village celebrated their win in an uppity style. Some of the fans, who seemed over-excited, ignored the traffic road precautions and started to gallivant on the roads, causing an unnecessary traffic jam. A number of...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 22 May 2012
Boko meets Clinton
BNF publicity secretary, Moeti Mohwasa has revealed that Boko formed part of a panel gathered under the theme Democracy vs Economic Dominance last Friday. In his panel were Dr Walter Schwimmer, vice-president of the CGDC and former secretary general...
STAFF WRITER 22 May 2012
Saleshando cautions voters
The BCP president was addressing a political rally at Monarch location over the weekend, with the party currently positioning itself for a by-election to replace the late Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor for Monarch West, Shah...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 22 May 2012
Mixed reactions to Bagopi's appointment
Bagopi joins his former boss, former Police Commissioner, Edwin Batshu, at the ministry. The unionist said despite the fact that the ministry is dominated by former police bosses, Bagopi is the right man for the job as he was patient and cooperative...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 22 May 2012
Mixed reactions to Bagopi's appointment
Bagopi joins his former boss, former Police Commissioner, Edwin Batshu, at the ministry. The unionist said despite the fact that the ministry is dominated by former police bosses, Bagopi is the right man for the job as he was patient and cooperative...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 22 May 2012
Botswana shoots up in global logistics
In the 2010 edition of the biennial Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Botswana was ranked 134th out of 155 countries with researchers grouping it among the year's "10 most significant under-performers". The index, produced through a global survey of...
STAFF WRITER 22 May 2012
Botswana is democracy deficient - experts
A recent report by a group of political scientists casts a negative light over the quality of Botswana's democratic dispensation. The report, part of the renowned Democracy Index series run by South Africa-based Institute for Democracy in Southern...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 22 May 2012
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 23 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...
23 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 23 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...
23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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...
23 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 23 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 23 May 2012
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