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Al Qaeda is alive
Al Qaeda is returning to the shadows. The experiment by al-Shabab, al Qaeda's Somali affiliate, of attempting to govern a broad area in Somalia's south officially came to a close this weekend when its fighters fled from their final stronghold, the...
10 October 2012
The myth of German hegemony
In 2010 and 2011, the first two years of Europe's sovereign debt crisis, Germany seemed to emerge as the continent's dominant power, possessing an unrivaled ability to shape its neighbors' destinies. Enjoying unabated economic strength, Germany...
10 October 2012
Battle of the sound bite stars
The event, broadcast live across the US and around the world from the campus of the University of Denver, was moderated by Jim Lehrer, long-time veteran lion tamer of presidential debates and news anchor of the Public Broadcast System's News...
10 October 2012
Economies rising - but are they taking the people with them?
I recently attended a conference on Liberia for some 300 investors and potential investors.During this, I heard very many positive statements from companies that have already invested in the country and praise for the remarkable recovery it has made...
* RICHARD DOWDEN 10 October 2012
Finding leaders to pass through the eye of the needle
As was to be expected, the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) was first out of the starting blocks, naming its selection of candidates for the top six positions in the ruling party.Predictably, Kgalema Motlanthe is at the top of that ticket as "a more...
10 October 2012
The need for a united front
It was and still is a serious blow to the project of a united opposition to oust the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Political pundits and members of the Umbrella for Democratic Change may say it is too late for the BCP to unite with other opposition...
10 October 2012
Dingake:The bench's everyman(Part 1)
Lawyers and union leaders often like to say Botswana's justice system is like the Lotto - you either have Key or you do not! And not unlike the Lotto, most times you probably wont, but when you do, lucky you. As one union leader put it: "At least you...
10 October 2012
Icons of Botswana
With more than three decades of experience, Rampholo 'Shamza' Molefe is easily one of Botswana's most seasoned journalists still plying the trade. Born in Lovedale, South Africa as the first-born and only boy amongst five children, Molefe spent his...
Kibo Ngowi 10 October 2012
Sports chat
Finest momentThe men's cricket side has secured promotion to the ICC-ACA Division One after a successful campaign in South Africa last week. This gives the senior side the opportunity to rub shoulders with top sides in T20 competitions. It is proof...
Mqondisi Dube 10 October 2012
Phuthego's court case postponed
The matter was initially scheduled to be heard yesterday, but the lawyers representing both the applicant (Setete) and the respondent (Botswana Football Association) agreed that the matter be moved. While the decision at the court was made regarding...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Best of the Best tourney postponed
The decision was taken at a special meeting held in Gaborone on Saturday. The tournament was supposed to close this year's boxing season but will now be hosted in February 2013. BoBA publicity and information secretary Willoughby Kemoen told Mmegi...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Kutlwano, BDF VI move clear at the top
After weekend matches Kutlwano have 42 points having toppled long time leaders Mafolofolo. The new leaders beat Magstimela and Spartans, winning both games 3-0. The two victories gave them a six-point advantage over second-placed...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Rollers face de-registration
Township Rollers have been given up to Friday to show why their membership with the Registrar of Societies should not be cancelled after failing to heed previous calls to submit annual returns.According to a letter from the Registrar of Societies...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
CEO calls for calm after Premier League suspension
The Premier League released a statement on Monday afternoon, announcing the immediate suspension of the fixtures from Week Six until the dispute with dismissed broadcaster, RP Productions has been settled. In addition to the suspension of the league,...
FREEDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Kenyan MPs' bonus: Protesters march to parliament
Lawmakers in Kenya are among the highest paid MPs in Africa, receiving a salary of about $10,000 or (P78,000) a month. The bonus of more than $105,000 each is to be paid when parliament breaks up ahead of elections due in March 2013. Analysts says...
10 October 2012
Libya crisis: ICC considers Gaddafi hearing venue
He is accused of committing war crimes against the rebels who overthrew his father last year. His ICC lawyers are expected to argue he will not receive a fair trial in Libya, where he is currently held.But the Libyan authorities say he should be...
10 October 2012
Severe floods displace 600,000 people in Nigeria's Kogi State: official
The number of resettlement camps for the victims had also risen from the initial nine to 87, State Commissioner for Environment Abdulrahaman Wuya told reporters in Lokoja, the state capital.The camps were mostly public primary and secondary schools...
10 October 2012
AU and UN should work together for peace: Zuma
"The AU Commission chairperson should assist us in promoting further co-operation with the United Nations so that the AU peace and security machinery can work closely with the UN Security Council machinery to bring about peace," he said n a speech...
10 October 2012
Mugabe calls for tolerance in proposed elections
He called on Zimbabweans to follow the "virtues and discipline" of academic and veteran diplomat Stan Mudenge, who died October 4 of heart failure at age 71."Let people vote the way they want to. Those who don't want to vote can throw their vote into...
10 October 2012
Egypt's Mursi pardons Arab Spring protesters
The move by Mohammed Mursi was long demanded by Egypt's youth groups behind the uprising. It could potentially benefit more than 1 000 protesters currently on trial following their arrests during demonstrations since the uprising against Mubarak...
10 October 2012
Competion authority
Mergers and acquisitions transactions are after all business transactions that are geared towards enhancing the operational and financial efficiency of companies concerned, and consequently services offered to consumers. Mergers and acquisitions...
Magdeline Gabaraane 10 October 2012
Barclays targets tourists with northerly expansion
FRANCISTOWN: In a bid to expand operations to other parts of the country, Barclays Bank will today turn its service centre in Nata village into a fully-fledged branch.The bank's head of distribution Calistus Chijoro confirmed the developments in an...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
IMF upgrades Botswana growth forecast
Released yesterday, the October edition of IMF's World Economic Outlook (WEO) projects that Botswana's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow by 3.8 percent this year, up from the 3.3 percent forecast in the April edition of the same study.The...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Buckville goes international
The group has just finished recording a music video for their song 'KCIP' in Johannesburg, South Africa. The track has attracted the attention of international music channels MTV Base, Channel O and Trace.The audio version of the song has enjoyed...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Teasers motivate Zolasko
Mojuru's stage name is taken from a movie called Juawanna man in which a male character cheats his way into the WUBA (women's basketball league) without anyone realising it."There is a place in that movie called Zolasco, but I decided to switch the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
BOMU awards preparations underway
An upbeat BOMU secretary general, Pagson Ntsie told Showbiz that they are working around the clock to ensure that this will be the most successful awards ever. They intend to have everything ready by the scheduled date. Ntsie said they...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 10 October 2012
Promising future in Botswana's fashion industry
It didn't even occur in his mind that one day his clothing line, Glided Sands, would promise to soon develop into one of the most formidable fashion labels in Botswana. The young man is only 22 years old, but already his story reads like a chapter...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 10 October 2012
UCCSA choir festival this weekend
The festival will feature performances by esteemed U.C.C.S.A choirs from five countries, being Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. "It will be the first time the UCCSA choirs from these five countries meet to perform under one...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Minister John Seakgosing must go
The reported shortage of drugs should be understood within the context of lack of political will to combat HIV/AIDS by the current regime. It also proves beyond doubt that the Minister of Health Dr John Seakgosi is incompetent, haphazard and unfit...
10 October 2012
Mmualebe
E kile ya re nako nngwe Mmualebe a nna le tiro nngwe e a neng a batla go e dira. Jaanong ka Motswana o rile pabi ga di jelwe mo sakeng, e rile pele ga tiro e e ka dirwa, Mmualebe a nna fatshe a ipotsa dipotso dingwe ka yone go bona...
Sebofo Motshwane 10 October 2012
This is a welcome partnership
The research body will be represented by the University of Botswana and will work hand in hand with legislators on issues of policy formulation, decision making and in some instances the consequences of MPs decisions.Looking at the challenges we face...
10 October 2012
Selefu 10 October 2012
10 October 2012
Seven Chinese declared PI
According to a spokesman of the Botswana Chinese Chamber of Business Association, Bing Liu, the seven Chinese were rounded up by Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS) agents and detained for several days before being deported. "They were...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 10 October 2012
Our heritage
Without much evidence, I must admit, I have claimed that this is the first of the four office blocks to be constructed and that it is the one which has been attractively converted and adapted for use as the Parliamentary Annex. In the...
10 October 2012
SA strike hits BURS purse
BURS regional manager at Tlokweng Borderpost, Drake Ramaeba, confirmed to Mmegi yesterday that movement of trucks has gone down at the border since the strike began two weeks ago, resulting in a decline in revenue collections.However, Ramaeba added,...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Homes to become new front in the AIDS war
BAIS IV, whose key aspect is cessation of new infections, will also establish the HIV/AIDS prevalence rate and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, such as TB, in Botswana.NACA will carry out the survey in conjunction with other stakeholders,...
KEOBONYE MAJATSIE
Correspondent 10 October 2012
Disaster office buys airboats
Director of NDMO, Moagi Baleseng, said at a press briefing in Gaborone yesterday that the two airboats, bought from the United States of America, are expected to arrive in the country at the end of this month. The cost is for both airboats, and...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Veldt fires keep Nata police on their toes
"This area has a lot of grass which people from other parts of the country come to harvest for commercial purposes. But people should know that by starting bushfires, they are destroying the environment, " he said. Fane said they do not know who...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 10 October 2012
Farmers lose cattle to drought in Mmadinare
The dam, which is normally a life-giver, has turned into a death trap. Livestock get bogged down as they push farther into the dam for water, and end up dying from starvation and thirst.A visit to the dam offers a sight of old and new carcasses...
CORRESPONDENT 10 October 2012
State seeks re-incarceration of murder accused
Kanye magistrate, Bosele Busang said yesterday that she needed time to apply her mind to arguments raised by the parties, hence she extended Gaone Molwalefe's bail to tomorrow when she is likely to deliver a decision.Molwalefe who faces charges of...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Public service salary negotiations resume
Insiders say tempers were allowed to cool because talks had dragged on without signs of any mutual agreement between public union negotiators and government representatives. The source of delays and the lack of common ground among negotiators...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Academicians move closer to legislators
The Representative for OSSREA Professor Royson Mukwena said at the event that the objective of the 'marriage' was to bridge the gap between policy and research for improving operations of the Parliament of Botswana and thereby enabling it to continue...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 10 October 2012
Al Qaeda is alive
Al Qaeda is returning to the shadows. The experiment by al-Shabab, al Qaeda's Somali affiliate, of attempting to govern a broad area in Somalia's south officially came to a close this weekend when its fighters fled from their final stronghold, the...
11 October 2012
The myth of German hegemony
In 2010 and 2011, the first two years of Europe's sovereign debt crisis, Germany seemed to emerge as the continent's dominant power, possessing an unrivaled ability to shape its neighbors' destinies. Enjoying unabated economic strength, Germany...
11 October 2012
Battle of the sound bite stars
The event, broadcast live across the US and around the world from the campus of the University of Denver, was moderated by Jim Lehrer, long-time veteran lion tamer of presidential debates and news anchor of the Public Broadcast System's News...
11 October 2012
Economies rising - but are they taking the people with them?
I recently attended a conference on Liberia for some 300 investors and potential investors.During this, I heard very many positive statements from companies that have already invested in the country and praise for the remarkable recovery it has made...
* RICHARD DOWDEN 11 October 2012
Finding leaders to pass through the eye of the needle
As was to be expected, the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) was first out of the starting blocks, naming its selection of candidates for the top six positions in the ruling party.Predictably, Kgalema Motlanthe is at the top of that ticket as "a more...
11 October 2012
The need for a united front
It was and still is a serious blow to the project of a united opposition to oust the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Political pundits and members of the Umbrella for Democratic Change may say it is too late for the BCP to unite with other opposition...
11 October 2012
Dingake:The bench's everyman(Part 1)
Lawyers and union leaders often like to say Botswana's justice system is like the Lotto - you either have Key or you do not! And not unlike the Lotto, most times you probably wont, but when you do, lucky you. As one union leader put it: "At least you...
11 October 2012
Icons of Botswana
With more than three decades of experience, Rampholo 'Shamza' Molefe is easily one of Botswana's most seasoned journalists still plying the trade. Born in Lovedale, South Africa as the first-born and only boy amongst five children, Molefe spent his...
Kibo Ngowi 11 October 2012
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