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Questionable absence of DPSM at the ILO convention in Geneva
The absence of the Department of Public Service Management (DPSM) in Geneva for the 101st Session of the International Labour Conference is a painful and shocking realisation given the department's role as an employer of over 110,000 public service...
* GORETETSE KEKGONEGILE 13 June 2012
How Mogae lost the battle for Panda Farms
In an exclusive interview with Mmegi recently, Mogalakwe who was chairperson of the Farmers Association (the pioneer farmers in Pandamatenga) then, revealed how the National Development Bank (NDB) used all tricks to drive Batswana farmers out of the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
DCEC to stake-out corrupt government officials
The hands-on officers are said to have already developed suspicions where they are stationed to interrogate all transactions of procurement, an Anti-Corruption Officer at DCEC, Maureen Bome revealed at a private sector workshop on Tuesday.She...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
STAFF WRITER 13 June 2012
Icons of Botswana
He needs no introduction, almost a legend in his own right but he quickly admits that he worked hard to succeed in life, Ben Makobole has lived his life to the fullest, overcoming obstacles and is indeed living testimony that nothing in life is...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 13 June 2012
We will endure on this exquisite journey
A fortnight ago, delegates of the Botswana Movement for Democracy congregated to consider policy proposals on how to build a model nation that is the envy of the world, and how to carve a path for generations to come, one whose distances and...
13 June 2012
Seabelo: Fighting back to the top
Mmegi: Who is Seabelo Tlhaselo?Tlhaselo: I am a 59-year-old man from Ramotswa, group director and owner of the Seabelo Group. I am also a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Botswana (ELCB) where I also serve in the fundraising...
13 June 2012
ZEBRAS SNATCH A POINT AGAINST BAFANA
Boitumelo KhutsafaloStaff Writer Zebras 1 (Nato 37)Bafana Bafana 1 (Gould 11) Ofentse Nato's strike salvaged a point for Zebras against Bafana Bafana in the 2014 World Cup qualifier at UB stadium on Saturday. South Africa had taken the lead earlier...
13 June 2012
Legae student scoops world award
Last week his school, Legae Academy in Phase II, Gaborone was presented with the Top In the World certificate. He is the only Form V at the school to win the award this year. The other two recipients of a similar award, Samuel Kikondu, and Feroz...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
Icons of Botswana:a life well lived
Sometimes all it takes is a leap of faith to get what you want in life, no matter how many hardships and challenges you face. While others complain and blame their unfortunate upbringing for not succeeding in life, Bill-Ryan Seboni turned his...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 13 June 2012
Muslim, Buddhist mob violence threatens new Myanmar image
At least eight people were killed and many wounded, authorities say, in the worst communal violence since a reformist government replaced a junta last year and vowed to forge unity in one of Asia's most ethnically diverse countries.The fighting...
13 June 2012
Our heriatge
But who was she? For whom was she working and who sent her to Lobatse for this occasion? The British High Commission optimistically asked me to try and provide background comment to seven photos, all of which were obviously taken...
13 June 2012
No alternative venue for rugby qualifiers
The competition is used as a World Cup qualifier. However, the hosts face a dilemma as the UB Stadium is unavailable on July 25. It has emerged that the Department of Student Placement and Welfare (DSPW) will use the venue for the registration of new...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 13 June 2012
BPL accused of double standards
Teams from the central region are ordered to look for an alternative home ground in Orapa, Selebi-Phikwe or Francistown after gaining promotion to the Premier League. Motlakase Power Dynamos, who were promoted last weekend after beating Bobonong's...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 13 June 2012
Fighters case referred to BPL prosecutor
Fighters failed to honour their fixture that was scheduled for last Sunday at the Lobatse Stadium. The match was one of the four matches scheduled for that day as BPL attempts to deal with a backlog of fixtures. Santos showed up at the venue...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
Ndlovu dismisses Swazi side link
Recent reports by a Swazi publication were that negotiations between the club and Ndlovu were at an advanced stage. "I have not spoken to anyone from that club - I only read of their interest in the newspaper. I have a contract with Chiefs, which I...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 13 June 2012
Tough day two for local pugilists
The boxers had all managed resounding victories on Day One, but came unstuck against their African opponents on Monday. Light welter weight (64 kilograms) Oratile Segokgo was victorious against Gabonese Mapaga Wilfield winning 19-6 on points....
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
US networks pledge ratings guidance for internet shows
Fox, CBS, NBC, Telemundo, Univision, ABC and TeleFutura said ratings will appear at the beginning of full-length programmes and online descriptions. The guidance will be available from December 1 this year. But broadcasting pressure group the...
13 June 2012
Tjibelu sings about TAFIC
To manifest their support for the team, the two lasses, Tebogo Mbaakanyi and Neo Lokwalo who hail from Tutume are planning to release a six track album dedicated to the red and white gladiators. Not only does the group make music, they are adherents...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 13 June 2012
Down but not out in Berlin
This is an amazing movie by the great Italian director of neo-realism, Roberto Rossellini, with music by his brother Renzo Rossellini following a script by Max Kolp. It is the third in a trio of films made by Rossellini on the futility of war and its...
13 June 2012
MC Maswe engages a manager
Born Thapelo Maleke some 40 years ago, he has built his career with emphasis on a genre that many musicians across the country have been reluctant to venture into. While most musicians are still doing a multi-pronged job by becoming the musician,...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 13 June 2012
Maygilip Sisters reflect on Big Brother Stargame and " unfair lottery system"
Talking from Francistown where they touched base upon returning from the Big Brother Stargame, the girls assert the game has been reduced to a dull affair as all those with strong personalities have been shown the door. "It was not good at all,"...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 13 June 2012
Chavez launches re-election bid with pomp and strength
Venezuela's president, Hugo Chavez switched from battling cancer to fighting a re-election campaign on Monday as he formally declared his candidacy in typically ebullient style with an open-top parade through a sea of supporters and a 10-minute...
13 June 2012
Syrian children used as human shields, says UN report
The UN's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict said that children were being tortured in detention and slaughtered in massacres. The report said rebel forces were also using children on the front line. Separately the United...
13 June 2012
Mali 'terror threat' warning given to Africa
Francois Hollande was reacting to the concerns of Niger's president, Mahamadou Issoufou over information relating to Islamist groups. Issoufou said he had information showing that Malian rebels were being trained by jihadists from Pakistan and...
13 June 2012
Mubarak stable after health fears: source
Speculation about Mubarak's health has swirled since he was jailed for life on June 2 for failing to halt the killing of protesters who toppled him. Hundreds were killed in the 18-day uprising that ended his 30-year rule on February 11,...
13 June 2012
BBC takes issue with 'unconstitutional' set-asides
"We are quite keen to test ... are set-asides unconstitutional when the Constitution allows affirmative action? It doesn't make any sense," BBC secretary, Sandile Zungu said on Monday in Johannesburg. "Set-asides" refers to a certain category of...
13 June 2012
Cresta launches recently-acquired Zambian hotel
Cresta, early this year, acquired the hotel for $3 million (P22.5 million) using a P20 million facility sourced from Barclays Bank Botswana Limited, stretching to nine the number of hotels under its portfolio. According to the Zambia Daily Mail,...
STAFF WRITER 13 June 2012
First diamonds from Karowe mine auctioned
Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed diamond junior, Lucara Diamonds says it has completed the first sale of diamonds from its recently opened Karowe mine in the Boteti region. Karowe, formerly known as AK6 mine, was commissioned three months...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
Project syndicate
NEW DELHI: To hear some people tell it, the bloom is off the Indian economic rose. Hailed until recently as the next big success story, the country has lately been assailed by bad news. Tales abound of investor flight (mainly owing to a retrospective...
Shashi Tharoor 13 June 2012
When democracies collide
Global problems are no longer solved, crises managed, or global rules defined, let alone implemented, the old-fashioned way, by a few, mostly Western, powers. Incipient great and middle powers, such as India, Brazil, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey,...
Volker Perthes 13 June 2012
Mmualebe
Re ne ra re go dirisa lefoko le ka tsela e ntseng jaana go re senyetsa Setswana. Fela jaaka gale, re ne ra ntsha dikai tse di supang nnete ya kgang e. Dingwe tsa dikai tseo e ne e le gore boemong jwa gore go twe 'dinao' batho bangwe ba re...
Sebofo Motshwane 13 June 2012
WUC and BPC need to overhaul their act
The two utilities have gained greater significance since man embraced modern technology and economy. Cities and urban centres require copious amounts of water and power to operate efficiently and any interruption or shortage can be catastrophic. Such...
13 June 2012
Selefu 13 June 2012
13 June 2012
Water shortage hits Kgatleng
However, the local head of Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) says the villages "get good water". But people often have to go without a bath because there is no water. "Sometimes it is muddy and salty while at other times it gets brownish or...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 13 June 2012
Molonda: BDP stalwart at the pinnacle
Mmegi: Who is Latlhang Molonda?Molonda: I was born and bred in a village called Nokaneng in Ngamiland District. I am the fifth born child of Joshua and Boemo Molonda. I am married to Boatametse and we have two children, Kabo and Seeletso. Mmegi:...
13 June 2012
Molapise laments BPP's moribund status
"A helicopter view of our performance in the past two years shows a decline. Our fortunes are rapidly dwindling as evidenced by loss of membership to other parties, including those in leadership positions, poor election results, and party activities...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
BPP reshuffles central committee
Held last weekend in Francistown, the forum also thrust Kumbulani William, who held the office of constitutional and legal affairs, to the party's vice presidency. He is also the acting information and publicity secretary. Shathiso Tambula who was...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
Dikgosi call for regulation of Bogadi
The house further called for the enactment of a marriage act to fight HIV/AIDS and discourage co-habitation.Dikgosi said the high bride price required of men has led to a high prevalence of cohabitation. The traditional leaders were commenting on a...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 13 June 2012
More women than men in Botswana
This is a slight improvement from the 2001 census, in which there were 100 women to 94 men, and the 100 women to 92 men in the 1991 census. The latest official figures from the 2011 Population and Housing Census have revealed that there are currently...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
Senior police officers to devise anti-stocktheft strategy
The Minister of Defence Justice and Security, Dikgakgamatso Seretse, has called on senior police officers to come up with an anti-stock theft strategy to overcome the increasing numbers of stock theft cases.Seretse said this yesterday, when...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 13 June 2012
Jamali and Rantshabeng's legal woes continue
The two who were acquitted of corruption charges last year because the state delayed in charging them might find themselves in the dock again if the state succeeds at the Court of Appeal. The state, which has been badly criticised for failing to...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
BNYC board shuts out districts from budget planning
Government funds BNYC annually through the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture. The youth leaders, who were speaking on condition of anonymity, told Mmegi that they expected to participate in the formulation of the BNYC budget for the 2012-2013...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 13 June 2012
Ghanzi cllrs condemn youth empowerment scheme
They said the newly established youth empowerment programme targeted at secondary school leavers and unemployed university graduates is not sustainable compared to the defunct Tirelo Sechaba programme. They said products of Tirelo Sechaba were...
SARAH MBAEVA
Correspondent 13 June 2012
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat is a 'must-see'
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat is an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with lyrics by Tim Rice. The story is based on the "coat of many colours" story of Joseph from the Hebrew Bible's Book of Genesis. This was the first Webber and Rice...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 14 June 2012
Mubarak legacy overshadows Egypt elections
The former president may have been pushed from power, yet many of his opponents worry that the institutions of state which kept him in office for 30 years are regrouping to reassert their grip after last year's popular uprising.Some point to the...
14 June 2012
Tunis declares curfew after 'Islamist' rioting
The eight-hour curfew was introduced after several violent attacks in protest at an art exhibition.The government has blamed ultra-conservative Islamists known as Salafists for the violence, in which police stations were set on fire. But the...
14 June 2012
Superflattery: The art of getting what you want
The other day I got an email asking me to go to Scotland to give a speech for charity. There were three powerful reasons to decline the invitation. I don't like going anywhere that can't be reached by bicycle from north London. I hadn't heard of the...
14 June 2012
Project syndicate
BERKELEY: The United States today is facing a crisis of long-term unemployment unlike anything it has seen since the 1930's. Some 40 percent of the unemployed have been out of work for six months or more, which, as US Federal Reserve Board Chairman...
BARRY EICHENGREEN 14 June 2012
Smoking and drinking has 'little effect' on sperm count
Their study in the journal Human Reproduction said smoking, alcohol consumption and being obese did not affect semen quality.However, they warned that avoiding them was still "good health advice". Wearing boxer shorts rather than tighter underwear...
14 June 2012
Lesotho 2012 - Making the coalition work
The outcome of Lesotho's 2012 general elections was historic for three main reasons. Firstly, the country moved from a single party majority government under the Lesotho Congress Party (LCD), led by former Prime Minister Mosisili since 1997, to...
*DIMPHO MOTSAMAI 14 June 2012
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