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The winners code
The personal computer is one such example. Twenty years ago, if you were living in the developing world, it would be a very rare privilege to work for an organisation that owned a computer. It was a preserve for the very successful companies...
Geroge Chingarande 12 July 2012
ETCETERA II
Look around the place right now and it's nearly all doom and gloom. Deaths at the Jwaneng mine, at Morupule B and at the recent Mantshwabisi are major concerns. In Lobatse, the BMC has lost its New Zealand CEO who was fired by the Minister. At...
SANDY GRANT 12 July 2012
Icons of Botswana
In 1967, she was among locals chosen to go to the US to teach some Americans Setswana so that they could come and work here. She says she got the job because she was an effective teacher. "Passing education to others is a God-given gift I have," she...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Politicians are starving - Mayor
Speaking at a council meeting last week, Nkaigwa said that politicians should be rewarded for their work so that they can refrain from participating in corrupt acts."Political representatives are starving and some have quit the political hardships of...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 12 July 2012
Afro epitomises political prowess - Ntime
He was the guest speaker at the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) National youth executive committee political rally in Maun. Ntime said since he joined BDP he has been mocked in the political discourse for the resemblance of his trademark Afro...
Boniface Keakabetse
Correspondent 12 July 2012
As I see it
Our Dikgosi played a fabulous role in our political development. They had the foresight to secure us a vast space of territory endowed with natural resources which if fully exploited and prudently utilised, can make us the Eden of Africa. Too...
Michael Dingake 12 July 2012
SADC should prevail at AU elections
The chairperson's position is a very powerful one as the incumbent does the day-to-day running of the union, something akin to a general manager of the union. The last election failed to produce a winner between Jean Ping and Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma...
* DR KARIBU WA NGITIE 12 July 2012
Are women capable of raping men?
Bizarre as it may sound on Friday Mmegi fanned out the streets of Francistown to check the veracity of such a scenario. The responses received were mixed. Between giggles, belly laughs, gasps, startled looks and other facial expressions, there...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Our heritage
BTV news on Sunday evening showed him talking about the building - which was not shown - presumably for security reasons - and encouraging those children to take an increased interest in such important elements of their history. The problem is, as...
Sandy Grant 12 July 2012
A road I am being asked to travel
Exactly because of the spirit of service and determination that abides within these prospective leaders, they instead elected to defer and accord the role and responsibility to my person. The circumstances in which both our party and country find...
NDABA GAOLATHE 12 July 2012
GNT to release six including foreign legion
This follows a disappointing year in the just ended 2011/12 beMOBILE Premier League in which they surrendered their premiership status, despite signing some fine and experienced players from their cross town rivals, TAFIC.The Edward Leposo coached...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Handsome rewards await Softball tourney winners
A member of the organising committee, Oeme Morupisi told Mmegi Sport that preparations for the tournament started with eliminations. Defending champions, Rail Giants (ladies)from Mahalapye and Scramblers (men) from Francistown and Comets, who are the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Bridge players in France for universities competition
The boys competing in France are Tebogo Kubanje and Nelson Chaka, whilst the girls are Gofaone Matebejana and Kabelo Moalosi. The UB spearheaded the move to send players to this international championship while the BBA handled all other tasks related...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Big night for Premier League stars
The Player of the Season award, which is always the toast of the ceremony, is contested by two Mochudi Centre Chiefs players, Joel Mogorosi and Kekaetswe 'Mara' Moloi as well as Township Rollers' defender, Oscar Ncenga.Both Mogorosi and Moloi were...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 12 July 2012
Due recognition for Botswana's Intellect
The Mobile Entertainment Africa Award ceremony is set for Cape Town, South Africa at the end of next month.Before attending the awards ceremony, Garebatshabe, founder of Intellegere Holdings, will join severalBlackBerry Application Developers at the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Thato Dennison: A rising star
Dennison, aged 29, was born in Gaborone and spent most of his childhood days on the streets of White City. He discovered his love for theatre while in his final year of high school at St Joseph's College and has pursued this passion ever since. "It's...
EUNICE MASIE
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Skorokoro offers unique wedding music
Their latest release called Lephontsha came out last week. Their producer, Tex Ramogobya of Kalakuta Records, younger brother to famed producer Eric Ramogobya, believes his protges - Polokwane-based Thabo 'TBouz' Ledwaba and Tidimalo Inalengwe from...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 12 July 2012
Cross-genre collaboration for Shanay
Shanay has worked with several local musicians across different genres for the Autograph mixtapes which has tracks like Ke Dirile Madi and Strawberry Milkshake. The 10-track project is crusted with extremely wide-ranging tastes and Shanay believes it...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Kenya failing to pay for Mau Mau case
The former fighters Mau Mau have arrived in London to sue the former colonial authorities for torturing them during their fight for independence.Kenya's government has previously said it supports the Mau Mau case.But officials were unable to explain...
12 July 2012
Winnie blasts ANC
The struggle veteran, in a letter addressed to party spokesman, Jackson Mthembu, blasted the ANC, saying: "We [the Mandela family] only matter when we have to be used for some agenda." A clearly hurt and livid Madikizela-Mandela wrote the letter in...
12 July 2012
UN to protect Goma from rebels
Roger Meece said he was determined to protect population centres in the east from advancing rebels of the M23 group. Meanwhile, a source has told the BBC the army has retaken the two towns recently captured by the fighters.The M23 mutineers say they...
12 July 2012
Costa Concordia captain 'sorry' for sinking
In an interview on Italian TV, Francesco Schettino said he thought constantly about the victims. But he insisted others should also share the blame, saying the ship had been under the command of another officer at the time.Schettino denies charges...
12 July 2012
Stanchart opens at Airport Junction Mall
The branch offers personal, excel and free internet banking to all customers as well as a touch screen 24 hour ATM. Customers can also be assured of priority and SME banking services.Speaking at the launch on Tuesday, Duncan Woods, head of...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Ratings vital for policy formulation - Matambo
He revealed that Botswana subscribes to the world's foremost credit rating agencies, Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) and Standards and Poor's (S & P). He said government pays US$128,800 (P977,000) in total annual fees to the two agencies."The...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Stanbic, Barclays, FNBB win banking awards
Recently, World Finance, a global publisher of several financial titles, announced First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) as the country's best commercial bank, Stanbic Bank Botswana as the best investment bank and Barclays as the best banking group.The...
STAFF WRITER 12 July 2012
Chibuku traders arrests signal start of police campaign
Kutlwano Station Commander, Superintendent Motsholathebe Mothibi said on Monday they arrested three Chibuku traders who were trading in their home in contravension of the new traditional beer regulation, which came into effect on July 1st. Mothibi...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Serowe village - the cradle of cooperative societies in Botswana
Swaneng Cooperative Society chairperson, Reggie Koee, a veteran member and firm supporter of the cooperative movement said the village gave birth to projects that have created employment and added value to the national gross domestic cake through the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 12 July 2012
Mmualebe
Mo tshiping e e fetileng re buile ka lefoko 'go ja.' Re ne ra re lefoko le ga le reye go ja ga go tsenya dijo mo ganong fela mme le ka dirisiwa ka ditsela tse di farologanyeng go nontsha Setswana. Sengwe sa dikai tse di neng tsa tswa ke...
12 July 2012
Politics is a voluntary profession
The world is not static and in the natural course of things, inflation goes up and that is why in some sectors, there are annual salary increments. But these are not easy times and to some extent, the push by MPs for better pay appears ill-timed. The...
12 July 2012
Selefu 12 July 2012
12 July 2012
Man found guilty of raping epileptic cousin
He said the incident happened after the complainant had suffered an epileptic attack. Reetsang took advantage of the situation and raped the cousin. The complainant and Reetsang knew each other by virtue of their relationship, hence she was able to...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Reikeletseng rubbishes political ambition claims
Reikeletseng, who has been linked with a constituency in Francistown, under the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), said he has no interest in politics. The man who is perceived to be Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Shaw Kgathi's...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 12 July 2012
Cabinet reshuffle looms
Reports abound within BDP inner circles that ruling party MPs are out to win Khama's attention as the choice of VP remains his sole prerogative.Khama is expected to do two things in his attempt to replace his outgoing deputy.He could opt for a...
12 July 2012
Residents cry for electricity
Villagers said they have long waited for electricity and complained several times to the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) without success.One of the residents, Oratile Chuma said she applied for electricity seven years ago. The BPC said their plots...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Traditional beer regulation takes its toll on BBL
MMEGI: Since the traditional beer regulation commenced on July 1, is there any positive or negative impact on Botswana Breweries Limited such as staff movement or downsizing? MK: Volumes have declined significantly; we are still to dimension the...
12 July 2012
GCC employees down tools
Around 1,400 Gaborone City Council employees who were converted from industrial class to permanent and pensionable positions yesterday, abandoned their duties and assembled in front of the Civic Centre hall in an effort to hear an explanation from...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 12 July 2012
Mabiletsa off to Congo-Brazzaville
Mabiletsa is part of a delegation from the Pan African Parliament assigned to observe the country's elections and promote a democratic and peaceful ambience. They will be joined by other delegates from the African Union Commission. In an interview,...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 12 July 2012
Sign language workshop to be hosted for adults
During an interview, public relations officer at Botswana Society for the Deaf, Oreneile Matsetse said they arranged the cost-free training workshop, in an attempt to bridge communication breakdown between deaf children and their parents, keys...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 12 July 2012
MPs welcome Gambling Bill
Members of Parliament have welcomed the Gambling Bill, presented by Minister of Trade and Industry Dorcas Makgato-Malesu for the second reading yesterday. The bill seeks to consolidate the laws regulating gambling in Botswana and if passed, will...
GOTHATAONE MOENG & LOUISE FULLER
Staff Writer Correspondent 12 July 2012
Woman found guilty in fatal Kgale View stabbing
Phemelo Onkokame is said to have stabbed Mompoloki Lempadi to death at Kgale View, in February 2010, using a kitchen knife. The incident happened while Onkokame and Lempadi were drinking wine with friends. Justice Michael Leburu of the Lobatse High...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 12 July 2012
BOCODOL transformation cost doubles
For the 2012/2013 academic period, an extra P27 million is needed to run the institution, which will be a fully-fledged Botswana Open University (BOU) in 2016, the executive director, Dr Daniel Tau told the media yesterday.The institution currently...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 12 July 2012
Merafhe remains MP
The VP is currently on leave and resting at his official residence in Gaborone. "He is in good health and good spirits and we had a long chat about politics, farming and life in general, and his decision to step down," Masalila said.Responding to...
12 July 2012
Who replaces Merafhe?
Between now and August 1, President Ian Khama and his party have to solve the problem that the departure of Merafhe has thrust upon the party and government. The question of who replaces Merafhe is not going to have an easy answer even from Khama...
12 July 2012
Pearmain leaves for World Junior Open Championship
Pearmain told Mmegi Sport during his send off ceremony that was held at Selebi-Phikwe golf club on Wednesday night that he worked hard to be selected. He said that he has always wanted to play on the international stage.He explained that was not get...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 13 July 2012
IndoPak Dosti Cup 2012 to be held
As far as cricket is concerned, cricket is a popular sport loved by people from both countries. A historic rivalry is carried forward between both the nations for years by the international teams and its fans. For these cricket lovers, a game between...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 13 July 2012
Beach volleyball returns to Francistown
The first edition of the tournament was held during the President Day holiday celebrations last year. The tournament will be held on the banks of the Tati River behind Setlalekgosi Community Junior Secondary School (CJSS).The BNSC Sports Development...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 13 July 2012
Santos and Fighters meet in a friendly game
The objective of the game is to test the new signings and to see how the veterans are doing on the field. Fighters have performed badly, loosing all the league games, which is why coach Justin Mmereki is hopeful that the season will be better.The...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 13 July 2012
Off the ball
Name: Robert Bendo MosalakatanePlace Of Birth: GaboroneDate Of Birth: 5 June 1991Sport: BasketballNational Team Caps: 18Mmegi Sport: Where is your favourite place outside the field of play? Mosalakatane: My home in Extension 5 Mmegi...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 13 July 2012
Gumbo gives Botswana-based duo the nod
Lesotho and Zimbabwe will join the Zebras to make the three teams who will play at the tournament.Former Township Rollers and Chiefs coach, Rahman Gumbo, has given Chaka and Sibanda the nod again after handing them their first call-ups last...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 13 July 2012
Team leaves for CUCSA Games
The Games will run from July 16th to 20th. The team hopes to return with at least 56 medals from the competition where colleges and universities from nine southern african countries will battle it out. Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Mozambique,...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 13 July 2012
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