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Book review
Incognegro: A Memoir of Exile & Apartheid by Frank B. Wilderson, 111 is a 500 paged dome published by South End Press in 2008. It is a book full of angst and disappointment at the final resolution of the South African problem. It is a timely...
Keineetse Keineetse 22 June 2012
Libya revokes Muammar Gaddafi praise law
Law 37 was originally passed in May by the National Transitional Council's Legal Committee.Libya's Human Rights Council and civil society groups appealed against the law, which was also condemned by international human rights watchdogs. Under the...
22 June 2012
Bogadi to be standardised?
The Chief asserts this is because parents overcharge for bogadi and put forward all kinds of arguments to scale up the woman's value as if they are commercial commodities. A motion has been raised by the House of Chiefs that bogadi should be...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 22 June 2012
Unmasking Selefu the cartoonist
He was a shadowy figure who would drift in and out of the newsroom, sit down at a desk far form everyone, draft something on a pad, drop it off at the Editor's office, grab his briefcase and leave. No word. No introductions. Quiet. Methodical....
22 June 2012
Defiling the body of Christ
We hear that among other crimes that led to his deportation, Prophet Francis Sakufiwa warmed up women in his church and derived pleasure from waking up at sunrise next to them, nude and naked. It must be this harem of Jezebels who got tired of empty...
22 June 2012
Inside a commercial squatter camp
He has been occupying Letsweletse Mmope's land illegally since 1991. When he occupied the land, it was the state's. A year later, it became freehold land under Mmope's ownership. The 29 hectare land is sandwiched between the Gaborone Dam and the old...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 22 June 2012
Botswana's economic zones and the 'Miracle of Shenzhen'
If you ever visit what was once the British colony of Hong Kong and cross the 'border' you will enter the mega-city of Shenzhen with a population of 14 million people which started life not so long ago as a small fishing village. In 1980 when Chinese...
22 June 2012
Icons of Botswana
Cuthbert Moshe Tebogo Lekaukau is best known for being the founding Chairman and Chief Executive of the Botswana Telecommunications Authority (BTA) but this man's illustrious public service career has extended far beyond telecommunications, through...
Kibo Ngowi 22 June 2012
Zuma and the Second Transition
It was a jovial president who addressed party loyalists in Sophiatown (previously Triomf) in the west of Johannesburg late last week. He had come to Sophiatown to salute former ANC president Alfred Bitini Xuma, and was on the verge of jetting...
22 June 2012
I do not miss my father
As we all know, it takes two to have a child. But again not all of us have ever had somebody to address as 'father'. There are so many stories that are given to children who want answers about their fathers, at least from what we normally hear. It...
22 June 2012
First Diamonds from Ghaghoo delayed until 2014
Junior miner, Gem Diamonds has announced that first production from Ghaghoo mine in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) would be delayed until the first half of 2014 following an accident that killed two employees. According to the company,...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 22 June 2012
BoB sees risks but positive on 2012 growth
The central bank made the forecast yesterday as it also warned that the looming Eurozone crisis and a slowdown in government spending were the major threats to the local economy in 2012. The Bank of Botswana unveiled the forecasts in its 2011 Annual...
STAFF WRITER 22 June 2012
Aircraft makers unveil new green jets
Speaking to aviation operators in Maun, which boasts of one of the busiest airports in Africa in terms of landings and takeoffs by light aircrafts, Airbus and Embraer pledged their commitment to manufacturing a new generation of carbon-free...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 22 June 2012
Project syndicate
MILAN: Over the years, advanced and developing countries have experimented, sometimes deliberately and frequently inadvertently, with a variety of approaches to growth. Unfortunately, many of these strategies have turned out to have built-in...
Michael Spence 22 June 2012
Project syndicate
MILAN: I have just had the privilege of speaking at the main annual conference of Germany's Economic Council, the economic and business arm of the Christian Democratic Union, the current governing party. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minister...
Michael Spence 22 June 2012
BISA to host Zonal competitions
The top two teams from each zone will represent their region in the national finals. The codes that will be represented are football, netball, volleyball, softball, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, karate and boxing. Both the boys...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 22 June 2012
Mahalapye braces for Olympic Day Run
This year's event will be held under the theme Move, Learn, Discover. Botswana National Olympics Committee (BNOC) spokesperson, Boniface Mabeo said in an interview that preparations for the event were going on well. He said they have engaged the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 22 June 2012
Mosepele throws his way to the top
Mmegi Sport: Who is Letlhogela Mosepele? Mosepele: I am from Ntsweng in Kanye. I was born in 1973. I work for the Botswana Defence Force (BDF). I have been married for 10 years. Mmegi Sport: When did you start playing darts? Mosepele: I started in...
22 June 2012
BDF Cats, Queens' unbeaten start face litmus test
The two clubs are yet to lose this season and would want to end the other's unbeaten run this season. Cats watched Queens make history by becoming the first local team to score 98 goals and concede none against hapless PUBS last Saturday. But...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 22 June 2012
First cut
After his departure many people were roped into that position. I am talking of people with many letters, but unfortunately none of them measured up to or equalled Dumba's passion, commitment and sacrifice. As a result it has been a big struggle for...
Dennis Keagile 22 June 2012
Fani defiant in the face of a gathering storm
Mmegi Sport: With the amount of negative publicity at BFA at the moment, have you not at any stage decided to throw in the towel? Fani: When I accepted nomination for the position of BFA President and was subsequent elected to the position in...
22 June 2012
Off the ball
Name: Agisanyang 'Starring' Ramaabya Place Of Birth: Selibe-Phikwe Date Of Birth: 17/10/82 Sport: Football Mmegi Sport: What is your favourite place outside the field of play? Ramaabya: My house(Phase 2) Mmegi Sport: What is your favorite...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 22 June 2012
Zebras go into AFCON hat on July 5
The Zebras, along with 15 other nations, which participated at this year's AFCON finals, were exempted from playing the initial round matches. All the 29 teams which will go into the draw on July 5 have been decided save for the outstanding...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 22 June 2012
Desert race off to roaring start
Starting on pole position in the two-wheel motorcycle category was none other than Botswana's own multiple motor cross champion, Ross Branch. Branch would be seeking to retain the title he won last year and build on his impressive reputation as the...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE 22 June 2012
ECCO, Chiefs rivalry shifts to Coke Cup
Unlike in the Top 8 where there is a second chance, tomorrow's clash should produce a winner who will proceed to the semi-finals. Clashes between the two teams have never failed to thrill. After missing numerous chances last Saturday, it will be...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 June 2012
Du Toit eyes Desert Race victory
He goes into the race tomorrow, together with his navigator, Ashley Thorn with hopes high after a promising finish last year. At the time the car won the race in 2006, it was used by previous owner, Nick Harper, who finished first in the special...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 June 2012
Nike beats All Kasi to Olympics team deal
This follows another heartache from losing out to British sportswear manufacturer, Umbro in a bid to dress the Zebras. Yesterday, through a media statement, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) announced the decision to appoint Nike as the...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 22 June 2012
Sedimo, Mabiletsa front- runners to replace Kemoeng
The post attracted huge interest with 85 candidates reportedly applying, but only two, Sedimo and Mabiletsa remain in the race after some rigorous screening. BNSC chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng said the process to appoint a new boss should be...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 22 June 2012
Presidential poll results delayed as tensions rise
They had been due to be announced on yesterday, but the election commission said it needed more time to look into complaints presented by the candidates. The Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Mursi and former Prime Minister, Ahmed Shafiq both claim they...
22 June 2012
Syria crisis: Homs shelling stalls evacuation
Government forces and rebel fighters agreed on Wednesday to a two-hour ceasefire to allow aid workers into the worst affected areas.However, correspondents say it may be hours or days before they can enter. Meanwhile, a Syrian Mig 21 fighter jet has...
22 June 2012
Uganda pro-gay groups face ban by ethics minister
"I have got a record of meetings that they have held to empower, enhance and recruit [homosexuals]," Lokodo told Reuters.The minister has not named which groups are on the list for de-registration. Homosexual acts are illegal in Uganda and a bill...
22 June 2012
Ecuador president vows to take time on Assange decision
The 40 year old Australian sparked a stand-off with British police after he turned up in the embassy on Tuesday and asked for asylum in a dramatic bid to avoid extradition to Sweden over allegations of rape and sexual assault. Scotland Yard says the...
22 June 2012
Barclays to introduce multi-faceted ATMs
"Next year, we will be operating hybrid ATMs which allow customers to deposit cash, apply for loans and process bill payments. This is beneficial to customers because they will be able to do banking beyond banking hours. Other features of the new...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 22 June 2012
Glen Valley, Dikabeya farms up for privatisation
While details are still sketchy, it is expected private investors will lease the farms, operating and investing in them, while also training citizens. The successful bidders will be required to pay for electricity usage, with those at Dikabeya...
STAFF WRITER 22 June 2012
More delays in Dikgatlhong Dam pipeline
The pipeline contract commenced last October and is slated for completion in October 2013. The contractor, China State Construction and Engineering Corporation in a joint venture partnership with Excavator Hire, has already done 14 percent of the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 June 2012
Scramble for Mmamabula licences draws 39 firms
The Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources has put up for tender the Mmamabula South and Central blocks, known coal resource areas in eastern Botswana, which have previously been the subject of rigorous exploration. The tender, which is...
STAFF WRITER 22 June 2012
Weak domestic market erodes business confidence - survey
According to the Business Expectation Survey (BES), businesses in Botswana are more bearish about their prospects, with the confidence indicator for the first half of 2012 standing at 51 percent, three points lower than last year's survey result in...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 22 June 2012
Airports can't open 24/7 yet - CAAB
Tlhokwane was updating stakeholders on progress made on resolutions of last year's Aviation Pitso in Kasane. The forum had recommended that all airports should operate 24 hours a day. He said part of the recommendation was that whenever aircrafts or...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 22 June 2012
BoB interest expense falls to 10-year low
On an annual basis, the BoB's interest costs for 2011 were down 30 percent from 2010's P1.3 billion and 57 percent down from their 10-year high of P2.1 billion recorded in 2008. Traditionally, interest costs are the biggest expense item in the BoB's...
STAFF WRITER 22 June 2012
Book Review
The Chemistry of Tears is Australian writer Peter Carey's 12th novel and 15th book. For the last twenty years he has been living and writing from New York City. He has twice won the Man Booker Prize, first for Oscar and Lucinda (1988) and then...
SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 22 June 2012
Back Stage
Recognition of this film began in France in 2010 when it took the Lumiere Award for Meilleure comedienne (best actress) and Meilleur film. It swept the award seasons last year, eventually being nominated for ten Academy Awards including; best...
Sasa Majuma 22 June 2012
Brian Dioka's rise to stardom
When one sees Brian Dioka on TV, it is easy to admire his talent, vibrancy and charisma. Indeed the young man has made a mark for himself: his face is instantly recognisable as one of the most popular newsreaders/presenters in...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 22 June 2012
How the Battle of Dimawe shaped Botswana
It was here that the famous Battle of Dimawe was fought. The battle saw the Batswana tribes of Bakwena, Bahurutshe, Balete and Batlokwa defeat the Boers of Transvaal. A visit to the battle site is quite an experience. It gives any local...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 22 June 2012
The EPA, the WTO and Botswana's beef industry
The last few years have, to say the very least, not been kind to the cattle industry. In the past this has been put down to Acts of God ie: droughts and disease that have disrupted supply but what has harmed the industry has just as much to do with...
22 June 2012
Poverty eradication is bigger than Khama
I often wonder what future generations will say about us; what will they say about the opportunities that we had to advance Botswana beyond the envy of any other nation in the world. I for one would like to be on the right side of history. I...
BAROLONG MOUWANE 22 June 2012
Negative impact of privatising water services
Since the 1970s multinationals interested in the water market have capitalised on the looming 'water crisis' and lobbied steadily to get the privatisation of water and sanitation accepted as the only solution for the management of this increasingly...
GAONTEBALE MOKGOSI 22 June 2012
When botho is lost
Even a few years ago, it would have been impossible for anyone to ask such a question of someone older than themselves - whether they were well-endowed and respected or poor and on the margins of society. I am not sure now whether my surprise...
SANDY GRANT 22 June 2012
Tracing Lucky Dube's Zim roots
He lived large, even, and carved a larger-than-life celebrity figure out of his music, but Lucky Dube's parentage largely remained a closely-guarded secret. While his parentage might have influenced his thinking and lyrics, Dube never made a public...
22 June 2012
Unmasking Selefu the cartoonist (Part II)
Setshwaelo and Makgekgenene formed the core team that was then the Department of Information. Young, vibrant and full of ideas, they set about utilising and developing the young talent at their disposal. Seisa who joined as a reporter soon shone as...
22 June 2012
Digging tswana
Finally, and most astonishingly, is how I am able to unearth the very building blocks of language and show that Bantu languages (and Sotho-Tswana no less) share much the same etymologies with so-called Indo-European languages. The roots of all this...
I.M. Leteane 22 June 2012
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