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Bill Clinton makes speech that Obama needed most
Say what you want about Bill Clinton - and people do - but he gives good convention. And so he should. The last time he didn't address a convention was 1984. He knows which delegates' buttons to press because he sewed so many of them on himself. Last...
13 September 2012
Clinton brush-off marks new Sino-US rivalry
As China continues her rapid progress towards replacing the United States as the world's largest economy, the entire dynamic of the global political system is experiencing momentous changes, often to the detriment of American influence. Both China...
13 September 2012
Building Africa's airlift capacity: A strategy for enhancing military effectiveness
Like multilateral institutions elsewhere, the African Union and Africa's Regional Economic Communities should look to partnerships and resource-pooling arrangements to leverage airlift capabilities. In the near term, large-scale African peacekeeping...
BIRAME DIOP, DAVID M. PEYTON,
& GENE MCCONVILLE 13 September 2012
Clumsy investigations lead to acquittal of robbery suspect
The robbery suspect, Owen Sibanda was yesterday acquitted and discharged by Senior Magistrate Kgololesego Segabo who said he was not satisfied with the way the investigations were handled. Sibanda is alleged to have robbed Manita Tony of her handbag...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 13 September 2012
UDC: A journey just beginning
Another attempt at an Umbrella had failed. Fast forward to a decade later as fate would have it and at the helm is a Koma apprentice in charge of the BNF. His name is Duma Boko, intently and out of a penchant for sweet mischief christened 'Bokwe' by...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 13 September 2012
There is goodwill for freedom of information
I have had the privilege of recently attending a meeting in Namibia a week ago whose objective was to create a national platform for dialogue on access to information. The meeting brought together a number of stakeholders representing the...
13 September 2012
BDP primaries: A two-horse race
FRANCISTOWN: The fight for the BDP ticket is not going to be an easy one given the high calibre of candidates in the race. Of the five candidates - Bernard Bolele, Jackson Tassman Cebani, Joseph Melefe, Maokisa Motsete and Moatshe Senai -...
13 September 2012
MoH responds to article on sex workers
Services for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are available in all health facilities throughout the country and are accessible to all, including the Most At Risk Populations (MARPS), e.g. sex workers. One component in the management and control...
13 September 2012
Mmualebe
E rile mo bekeng e e fetileng, Mmualebe a latlhela la gagwe ka lefoko 'patelediwa.' Go ne ga twe lefoko le, le ne le dirisitswe mo dikgaisanyong tsa ngangisano tse di neng di tshwerwe kgwedi ya Phatwe e le masome mabedi le botlhano. Mmualebe o ne a...
Sebofo Motshwane 13 September 2012
Van Persie limps off for Holland
The Dutch manager, Louis van Gaal, later said the striker was taken off as a "precautionary measure". Van Persie took two knees to the thigh in a challenge with the Hungarian defender Roland Juhasz and was replaced by Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. Van Gaal...
13 September 2012
BWF gets invitation from SA wrestling body
The South African wrestling body has already congratulated BWF, as new members of the Wrestling Federation in Southern Africa. South Africa was among countries present on August 3 in London where two African countries, Botswana and Ghana, were...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 13 September 2012
Bowls teams finish second in quadrangular tourney
Botswana Bowls Association (BBA) spokesperson, John Gaborutwe, told Mmegi Sport that the tournament was held from September 7 to 9. He explained that the games were part of a series of international friendly engagements to prepare the national team...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 13 September 2012
Sebego shifts focus to development
The Zebras were handed a 3-0 drubbing by Mali in Bamako over the weekend, effectively ending their hopes of making a second successive appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in South Africa next year unless they score four goals...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 13 September 2012
GU tipped to dominate Coke Cup awards
Makhwengwe, a technical officer at the Botswana Football Association (BFA), led GU to their first ever Coca-Cola Cup victory. There were mixed feelings among supporters when he was appointed at Moya-go-leele on a caretaker basis following the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 13 September 2012
Young kwasa star making strides in music industry
Bee Mosika gained much of his public appeal after a performance on Btv's Mokaragana show that aired recently. In an interview with Showbiz, the young musician confirmed the positive impact his appearance on Mokaragana has had on his music career...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 13 September 2012
Ghetto Waves woos Malawi
Their participation at the just-ended Mwezi Walala Festival of Arts in Lilongwe, Malawi from August 28 to September 5 saw the theatre group making headlines in various newspapers in the country. The talented stage theatre group has reportedly stolen...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 13 September 2012
Mokaragana's newest find
Born in Gaborone in 1987, she grew up in Serowe, where her family originates. She describes her childhood days as cheerful. She liked playing all sorts of games when she was young, including mantlwane, dibeke and diketo. "I used to get into...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 13 September 2012
Palestinian PM unveils measures to calm protests
As Prime Minister, Salam Fayyad made the announcement, hundreds of protesters gathered outside his Ramallah offices. Strikes and violent protests have paralysed parts of the West Bank for the past six days. Last week Fayyad said he would not hesitate...
13 September 2012
US ambassador 'killed in Libya'
Ambassador Christopher Stevens is said to be among four US officials killed in a protest over a US-produced film that is said to insult the Prophet Muhammad. US media quote US officials confirming the ambassador's death. But there is no comment from...
13 September 2012
Death toll from Karachi factory fire soars
Many others were injured in the blaze. It began on Tuesday night, hours after a factory fire killed 23 in Lahore. Correspondents say that the Karachi blaze is one of the worst industrial accidents in the country's history.Some 40 firefighting...
13 September 2012
South Africa army put on 'high alert' over Malema talk
The move comes as firebrand politician, Julius Malema prepares to address disgruntled soldiers near Johannesburg. The defence minister accused him of trying to "mobilise against the state".Malema has addressed several rallies in recent weeks,...
13 September 2012
Love tussle tarnishes Tsvangirai
Locardia Karimatsenga, 39, has filed a High Court injunction to block Tsvangirai's wedding to fiancee Elizabeth Macheka, arguing that she was his wife under the former British colony's "customary marriage" law. The filing, due which was to be...
13 September 2012
TNMC builds houses for destitutes
The walk started three years ago under the leadership of Sebetletla Sebetlela who was by then the mine's general manager. TNMC public relations manager Tebogo Rapitsenyane said they have identified two families with the help of the North East...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 13 September 2012
Capital Bank steps up expansion drive
Capital Bank Limited, which is commonly known as Capital Bank, is a commercial bank owned by First Merchant Bank (FMB) of Malawi. Gade said at the official opening of a new Capital Bank branch in Mogoditshane yesterday that it is the first bank...
MPHO MOKWAPE
Correspondent 13 September 2012
BTC structures new pricing model for internet services
Speaking at the launch of the WACS BTC this week in Gaborone , chief executive officer, Paul Taylor revealed that the system would enhance Botswana's international connectivity by providing the nation with high quality and reliable Internet and...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 13 September 2012
'The pledge to save lives is paramount'
Mmegi: Who will be eligible to join the union?Phillip: All nurses are eligible to join BONU regardless of where they are working, be it in government or a private health entity. The union has two arms, which are Professional; and Labour and...
13 September 2012
Post-Marikana: It's time freedom becomes visible
You see, the struggle stalwarts are part of our history but it's the ideals they fought for that is our heritage. Let's admit it's time the struggle stalwarts retire from centre stage. There's been too much navel-gazing. We must unlearn the habit of...
13 September 2012
Will it ever end
Before long, you retire to bed with the depressing news that the tour will no longer take place.The first news was refreshing because you live in a country that is fast losing what was left of its pretensions and credentials as a democracy. Just...
13 September 2012
Selefu 13 September 2012
13 September 2012
CDC trains firefighters from all over Botswana
Opening the full council meeting on Monday, Raditanka said that the Central District was the training ground for staff from all towns, cities, districts and mines in Botswana. He revealed that Palapye fire station, which operated with a skeleton...
BOTHO BAPUTAKI
Correspondent 13 September 2012
Animals are dying in matimela kraal
The official line is that the cattle are dying from starvation because of drought, but one of the employees at the matimela kraal who did not want to be named said the council was not doing anything about the situation. # He told Mmegi during a...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 13 September 2012
Maiketso ousted as F/town mayor
FRANCISTOWN: There was no sign of opposition unity here when city mayor Ephraim Maiketso was ousted from power at a special full council meeting yesterday barely four months after assuming authority. Satellite North councillor James Kgalajwe of The...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 13 September 2012
Apprentices, firms collude to cheat scheme
In some of the worst cases, Madirelo Training and Testing Centre (MTTC) found general dealers sponsoring fitter machinists and auto mechanics while in some instances transport companies sponsored bricklayers and electricians. This came to light at...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 13 September 2012
Woman infected with HIV wins lawsuit against govt
The case, which involves the infection of female patient with an HIV virus, has set back government over 750,000 thousand in compensation costs. The case No.CVHLB 001758-11 was before Justice Dambe in Lobatse last month. The Attorney General, as the...
KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Staff Writer 13 September 2012
Kote resigns
Sources at the Roads Department say Kote delivered his resignation letter at the Ministry of Works and Transport this week, stating reasons for his departure. According to sources, Kote has been offered a lucrative job abroad that he found too good...
STAFF WRITER 13 September 2012
State halts Saleshando Kgotla meetings
Saleshando had just come from addressing his inaugural Kgotla meeting at Bokaa as Leader of Opposition when he was told by the Clerk of the National Assembly that Parliament and Office of the President (OP) were of the view that he is "not entitled...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 13 September 2012
BNF to launch 'Upfront Tour' in November
The launch was meant for August 24 last year in Jwaneng but was switched to last April before an indefinite postponement. The August launch would have come a day after a fundraising dinner for the construction of the party's headquarters, Kopano...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 13 September 2012
Building Africa's airlift capacity: A strategy for enhancing military effectiveness
Like multilateral institutions elsewhere, the African Union and Africa's Regional Economic Communities should look to partnerships and resource-pooling arrangements to leverage airlift capabilities. In the near term, large-scale African peacekeeping...
BIRAME DIOP, DAVID M. PEYTON,
& GENE MCCONVILLE 14 September 2012
Clumsy investigations lead to acquittal of robbery suspect
The robbery suspect, Owen Sibanda was yesterday acquitted and discharged by Senior Magistrate Kgololesego Segabo who said he was not satisfied with the way the investigations were handled. Sibanda is alleged to have robbed Manita Tony of her handbag...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 14 September 2012
UDC: A journey just beginning
Another attempt at an Umbrella had failed. Fast forward to a decade later as fate would have it and at the helm is a Koma apprentice in charge of the BNF. His name is Duma Boko, intently and out of a penchant for sweet mischief christened 'Bokwe' by...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 14 September 2012
There is goodwill for freedom of information
I have had the privilege of recently attending a meeting in Namibia a week ago whose objective was to create a national platform for dialogue on access to information. The meeting brought together a number of stakeholders representing the...
14 September 2012
BDP primaries: A two-horse race
FRANCISTOWN: The fight for the BDP ticket is not going to be an easy one given the high calibre of candidates in the race. Of the five candidates - Bernard Bolele, Jackson Tassman Cebani, Joseph Melefe, Maokisa Motsete and Moatshe Senai -...
14 September 2012
MoH responds to article on sex workers
Services for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are available in all health facilities throughout the country and are accessible to all, including the Most At Risk Populations (MARPS), e.g. sex workers. One component in the management and control...
14 September 2012
Mmualebe
E rile mo bekeng e e fetileng, Mmualebe a latlhela la gagwe ka lefoko 'patelediwa.' Go ne ga twe lefoko le, le ne le dirisitswe mo dikgaisanyong tsa ngangisano tse di neng di tshwerwe kgwedi ya Phatwe e le masome mabedi le botlhano. Mmualebe o ne a...
Sebofo Motshwane 14 September 2012
The Premiership's fidgety fourth week
And his tottering Spurs side are hardly flying by the seat of their pants. By Sunday night, Tottenham could be rock bottom if they fail to dispatch Brian McDermott's robust Reading. New signings Dempsey and Dembele will give Spurs a touch more...
ALASTAIR HAGGER
Correspondent 14 September 2012
'Women shun bodybuilding contests'
Mathambo was speaking in an interview last Saturday when the BBWF held the annual national powerlifting championships. Only men regularly participate in the competition, something that has irked the BBWF chief. "This competition requires one to...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 14 September 2012
Off the tatami
Name: Malebogo Gracious Robert Place of birth: Gaborone Sport: Karate National team caps: 103 Mmegi Sport: What is your favourite place outside the tatami? Robert: Church (Roman Catholic). Mmegi Sport: What is your favourite holiday...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 14 September 2012
Softball teams vie for Barloworld Challenge berths
The league roared to life last weekend after an official sponsorship launch, but focus shifts to the 12th edition of the Barloworld Men's Challenge. Teams in the northern and southern softball zones will vie for the remaining seven spots in the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 14 September 2012
S/Phikwe tennis prodigy aims for the sky
The 15-year-old Meepong Junior Secondary School student has a burning ambition of bursting onto the world tennis scene.And if the way he is currently playing is any yardstick, it is just a matter of time. Mmegi Sport caught up with Mabechu as...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 14 September 2012
First Cut
As a result, head coach or should I say the team's doctor, Stanley Tshosane, has to come with a new prescription before the next round, otherwise the nation will be calling for a change of doctor and his prescribed tablets. Given the team's dismal...
DENNIS KEAGILE 14 September 2012
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