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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 18 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 18 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 18 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...
18 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 -...
18 September 2012
Mommy in a material world
To jog your memory, the piece glorified all things glitter. The material world that Madonna sang about in the 1980s is not nearly as material as the one we live in today. These days, it's all about what you have and what you don't; the latest...
TUDUETSO TEBAPE 18 September 2012
National Coalition vs. Change Coalition: Mangaung's high rollers named
Kgalema Motlanthe seems to be the only person in the ruling party who still thinks that the ANC succession battle can be resolved cordially and that everyone can leave the Mangaung conference smiling. The reluctant presidential candidate remains the...
18 September 2012
The life of Mma Gaolathe
Losing her father at an early age, her aunt opened the doors of her home, an experience that forged a lifelong sisterhood and friendship with her cousin Dudu, with whom she grew up. Nomazizi attended Davis Primary School at Butterworth in the...
18 September 2012
Libya's jihadist minority
He was referring to the armed Salafi groups that were accused of destroying Sufi shrines. One of the accused groups was the Ansar al-Shariah Brigade, which was quick to support the demolition, but denied any responsibility for it. Ahmed Jibril,...
*Omar Ashour 18 September 2012
ETCETERA II
Corporate Communications Manager, Matida Mmipi told Mmegi (12.9.12) that the Water Utilities Corporation is owed P243 million in unpaid bills in part because it was unable to take readings at houses where there appeared to be no resident, where gates...
Sandy Grant 18 September 2012
Kingdom-0-Metre
"Where there is no vision, people perish", says Proverbs 29:18. Having vision goes with not perishing as not having vision brings death. We love life and as a nation we are better off having vision. The question is what vision: is it myopic or is it...
Dumi Mmualefe 18 September 2012
Issues in education
The number of adult learners joining the University of Botswana (UB) has increased for numerous reasons commonly associated with the need for job retraining and in response to government policy implementation. The case at hand is the call by the...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Griswold 18 September 2012
The winners code
In the history of science few people come close to Isaac Newton in the greatness of their achievements. Asked why it was that one man could achieve some much in his life time Isaac Newton responded by saying, "If I have seen farther, it was because I...
George Chingarande 18 September 2012
Icons of Botswana
Mention the name Bishop Theophilus Tswere Naledi to any Anglican Church member and the response you get is a big smile. Indeed Bishop Naledi has left a legacy, not only in the Cathedral of Holy Cross in Botswana but also in other parts of the world....
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 18 September 2012
Batshegi not throwing in towel yet
Batshegi, a former Zone Six and African champion, was humbled by the Mogoditshane Senior Secondary School's Form Five student and afterwards took his bandages off and gave them away. His gesture gave the impression that the Glenn Valley Boxing Club...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 18 September 2012
Jwaneng scoops Orapa Major
Botswana Bowling Association (BBA) public relations officer, John Gaborutwe told Mmegi Sport that it was the second year running that Jwaneng bowlers were crowned champions. Selebi-Phikwe Bowls Club team B came second while team A came third....
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 18 September 2012
Police XI lose case
The appeal followed the decision by the association to terminate the club's membership for failure to pay subscription. The association had also ordered Police XI to release players' registration books and "dissolve" the club. When delivering...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 September 2012
Medical kits not compulsory - BVF
The Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) vice president (technical), George Keotsene said although the play rules and regulations state that a club should have both the medical kit and the personnel, it is not compulsory. He said they appreciate the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 18 September 2012
Back stage
In a Better World (2010) aka H¾vnen or Revenge is showing tonight at the Gaborone Film Society at 7:00 pm in the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. This Danish film, directed by Susanne Bier, has won many awards including Best Foreign-language...
Sasa Majuma 18 September 2012
Testify donates instruments to Lobatse church
"I have realised that as a gospel artist, I should thank the church for the support that they have offered to me after the release of my debut album, Testimony Chapter 1," he said in an interview with Showbiz. The artist said that this gesture came...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 18 September 2012
Zeus' rounds off SA circuit
The Hip-Hop star returns home later in the week to feature in this weekend's Spring Explosion. Zeus performed at events in Pretoria on Wednesday and Johannesburg on Sunday. The award-winning musician is out to use his recent Channel O nomination, the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 18 September 2012
Iran will pursue makers of anti-Islam film: vice-president
The video made in California and posted on YouTube portrayed the Prophet Mohammad as a womaniser and a fool. It has ignited a week of violent protests across the Muslim world. "The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran condemns ... this...
18 September 2012
Anti-Islam film: Hezbollah calls for Lebanon protests
The world needed to know Muslims "would not be silent in the face of this insult", Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah said.Protests at many US diplomatic missions have been continuing over the amateur video, which was produced in the US. Hundreds of protesters...
18 September 2012
China protests: Panasonic suspends some operations
The firm said its factory in Qingdao will remain shut until 18 September 18.According to media reports, Canon has also suspended operations at three of its Chinese factories. The attacks are a part of wider protests that have spread across China and...
18 September 2012
Libya arrests 50 over US envoy killing
Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said the US military did not plan to bolster its forces in the Middle East and North Africa, despite the threat of more violent protests targeting diplomatic outposts across the region. The specter of renewed unrest...
18 September 2012
Gambian president urged to commute death sentences
President, Yahya Jammeh announced on Friday that he was imposing a moratorium on executions, after coming under intense criticism for the firing squad killing of nine convicts last month. On Sunday, main opposition leader, Ousainou Darboe called on...
18 September 2012
AFR tests coal export route with 1,000 tons
The Australian junior miner has also applied for a tonnage allocation at the Mozambican port of Matola. In April, African Energy Resources (AFR) made history by sending a 25 ton coal parcel from Botswana to Maputo, in a test of the route exports will...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 18 September 2012
Stanchart profits dip on higher expenses
For the period, the Standard Chartered Bank's profit after tax dropped to P124 million from P136 million in the corresponding period last year as operating expenses rose by 13 percent to P263 million: "The increase in operating expenses is...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 18 September 2012
Cattle farmers welcome ear tag system
Farmers who attended the Sandveld Ranchers Association's Consultative conference over the weekend have agreed to the Ministry of Agriculture's decision to replace the bolus with the ear tags. They however stressed that the new system should be...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 18 September 2012
In the wake of Marikana, ANC pushing a self-destruct button
This weekend's crackdown on the settlement of Nkaneng should come as no surprise. In the last few years, as service delivery protests have engulfed townships and informal settlements across the country, the ANC government has stood behind the...
18 September 2012
As i see it
"And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country than the whole...
Michael Dingake 18 September 2012
'Hurry up and wait' in coal sector
This is because government's job is not business or profit but primarily administration and facilitation of feasible commerce within a jurisdiction. Government's duty is to ensure the optimal and fair exploitation of a country's resources for the...
18 September 2012
Kgalajwe finally gets his wish
Mmegi: Congratulations on winning the mayoral elections. Firstly, can you introduce yourself to the public?Kgalajwe: Thanks a lot. It has always been my biggest dream to become a mayor. I was born in Serowe at Mannathoko ward in 1958. I am the last...
18 September 2012
Tati Nickel invests P10 million in education
The statement was made by Associated Fund Administrator (AFA) Managing director Rose Tatedi during the weekend, when she was addressing participants of the TNMC MD's 20 kilometres walk that is held annually to raise funds for the less...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 18 September 2012
Best school has derelict buildings
MATHANGWANE: The headmaster of Chamabona Junior Secondary School, Kwenakgolo Tokwe, says maintenance was never carried out at the school since it was opened in 1987. Speaking on the occasion of the school's 25th anniversary, Tokwe said the school...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 18 September 2012
Molefhi urges use of ICT for a better society
Speaking at the just ended ICT Pitso that was organised by the ministry, Molefi said it is imperative that communities investigate how currently available and existing technology in Botswana can be used to improve the quality and efficiency of...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 18 September 2012
Alleged nurse killers demand speedy investigations
Emmanuel Xolane, Moagisi Mosepele and Odirile Seiketso were appearing for the second time before Magistrate Ephraith Ndegwa since their arrest early this month. First accused, Xolane, urged the court to grant him bail because he has health problems...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 18 September 2012
Journos targeted in episodic court drama
The drama started as the accused, Alfred Efedile and Joseph Gaie, bellowed at photojournalists not to take pictures of them as prison warders and police officers escorted them into courtrooms on the first floor. Their stated reasons against being...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 18 September 2012
Acting CEO brings more aspersions to ailing BNYC
The story of Botswana National Youth Council and its penchant for attracting negative publicity is embedded in the history of this 38-year old organisation. Some years ago, a former BNYC insider reveals, upon being quizzed by the board for choosing...
18 September 2012
Confrontation with Botswana police lands smugglers in Zambian hospital
One had a deep wound on the buttocks and the other a deep cut on the left leg. Efforts to get a comment from the Botswana High Commission officials in Lusaka were futile but the provincial police commissioner Charity Katanga of Zambia said in...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 18 September 2012
Training Fund under-utilised
Speaking at an apprenticeship workshop organised by Madirelo Training and Testing Centre in Gaborone recently, a spokesperson of the organisation's workplace support services, Kelly Maikaelelo, said only 900 out of 10,398 companies paying their...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 18 September 2012
Mascom empowers Botswana youth
Speaking at an awards-presentation ceremony held last week at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), Mascom chief information officer, Lilly Sullivan, explained that the 13 Batswana currently going through entrepreneurship training...
MPHO MOKWAPE
Correspondent 18 September 2012
Selefu 18 September 2012
18 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 19 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 19 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 19 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...
19 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 -...
19 September 2012
Mommy in a material world
To jog your memory, the piece glorified all things glitter. The material world that Madonna sang about in the 1980s is not nearly as material as the one we live in today. These days, it's all about what you have and what you don't; the latest...
TUDUETSO TEBAPE 19 September 2012
National Coalition vs. Change Coalition: Mangaung's high rollers named
Kgalema Motlanthe seems to be the only person in the ruling party who still thinks that the ANC succession battle can be resolved cordially and that everyone can leave the Mangaung conference smiling. The reluctant presidential candidate remains the...
19 September 2012
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