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Boxing's Best of the Best returns
The tournament, which gives finalists from the National Championship a chance to square off against one another, was postponed twice as the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) was still trying to solicit a sponsor. It, however, now proceeds without...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Phikwe to host AON bowls tourney
Teams expected to participate in the tournament are Jwaneng, Gaborone, Francistown and Orapa. Botswana Bowling Association (BBA) spokesperson, John Gaborutwe told Mmegi Sport in an interview that AOB Risk Management sponsors the tournament, which is...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 05 April 2013
Botswana falters as Egypt maintains squash dominance
Botswana B team finished 11th.In the individual boys' events where 32 players from 11 African countries had been drawn together, Botswana's best player Mickey Joseph managed was 25th with Theo Pelonomi and Kabo Joseph finishing 27 and 28...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 05 April 2013
First cut
The decision which came about because of the deregistration of Police XI and Security Systems was heavily criticised by concerned sports enthusiasts. But who can fault Notwane for the fortune that befell them. By the time the team was relegated it...
Dennis Keagile 05 April 2013
Permits delay Cameroonian's TAFIC debut
The West African player is still waiting for his work permit. The robust forward was signed three weeks ago together with other West Africans, Abu Ouattara and Innocent Livinus Eze from Ivory Coast and Nigeria respectively. Both Eze and Ouattara...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Division 7 cricket tournament starts
The tournament's official opening was held yesterday evening at which the Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Mokgweetsi Masisi was expected to officiate. Six nations- Botswana, Germany, Nigeria, Ghana, Fiji and Vanuatu...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 05 April 2013
...And there is the million Pula club
Some Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) affiliates receive as much as P37 million while at the bottom others use as little as P1, 995 per financial year. There is a 'million Pula club,' which is expectedly led by the country's most popular...
05 April 2013
BNSC affiliates: Some are beggars on a beach of gold
* Hockey uses paltry P1, 990 from P200, 000 Botswana Hockey Federation (BHF)The federation was allocated P200, 000 in 2012 and used a mere P1, 990, meaning they had to return over P198, 000 in unused funds. Nothing has been really coming from...
05 April 2013
Pitched relegation battles in offing
An average of nine matches remain before the season comes to an end and a fight to finish above the bottom three positions has already intensified.Notwane, Prisons XI and BR Highlanders currently occupy the bottom three positions. The toast of the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Zuma must establish inquiry on why soldiers went to CAR: UDM
"President Zuma must come home and institute an independent commission of inquiry to get to the bottom of this debacle," UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said in a statement. "Serious allegations have been made that South African National Defence Force...
05 April 2013
Taliban attack Afghan courthouse, leaving 53 dead
The attack - one of the deadliest in the more than 11-year-old war -began about 8:30 a.m. when nine men wearing suicide vests drove into the capital of Farah province in western Afghanistan, evading checkpoints by using army vehicles, according to...
05 April 2013
Why does music education matter?
As a visiting professor at the University of Botswana, I have had the privilege of meeting many academics and students who have enriched my understanding of Botswana. I have learned, as I did when I taught at the University of Dar-es-Salaam,...
05 April 2013
Chinese people do contribute to Botswana
I found it informative and fearless in publishing true stories. However, on 8th of March 2013, the front page of your newspaper had the headline, "Govt Sues Chinese". Being a Chinese native currently residing in this beautiful country of...
The Editor, 05 April 2013
Nitty gritty
The two policemen ask Ausi Maggie a few questions and then leave. "Kante wena where have you been, ebile o tla ka mapodisi jaana? You will get us into trouble!" Says Smooch, looking rather concerned. "Trouble? What trouble? Trouble has been with me...
Barolong Seboni 05 April 2013
What happened to objective reporting?
These are some of the news headlines I have read from some newspapers here. Am I one of the Chinese implied in those reports? Maybe.However, I humbly and nervously read these reports, and find these cases are related to some Chinese...
05 April 2013
Suspension of Zim sanctions steps up pre-election harassment
The Mugabe government has been found to be in contempt of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tribunal on three occasions [2008, 2009 and 2010], but has done nothing to implement any of the respected regional court's...
05 April 2013
Digging tswana roots
Did I ultimately 'go too far' in both senses of the word? Perhaps. Do I regret anything? Certainly not. I feel more empowered than the richest man in the world. Like the little boy who cried out: but the Emperor has no clothes! I say what people dare...
I.M Leteane 05 April 2013
Selefu 06 April 2013
05 April 2013
The irony of the BFA
This time around, it is the national Under-17 that is in the mix. The story is the same: A highly promising start suddenly looks like yet another opportunity lost. This week, we witnessed how the Botswana Football Association (BFA) once again...
05 April 2013
consumer watchdog
The Eurextrade scam continues to make people suffer, even after it's collapsed and gone away.We heard recently about one of the "investors" in Eurextrade who had gone as far as selling two houses and a car to raise the money to invest in the scheme....
05 April 2013
BSE among top African performers
The BSE's main index climbed by 11.85 percent between January when trade resumed and March 28 when the markets closed for the Easter weekend. The Domestic Companies Index gained 7.4 percent in 2012 and was among Africa's top performers. In the first...
MBONGENI MGUNI
staffWriter 05 April 2013
Low taxes biggest draw card for investors
According to International Business Report (IBR) from global accounting and consulting firm Grant Thornton, 62 percent of executives in the country said in a survey that they would move their business elsewhere if an offer of lower tax comes up.The...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Letlole bullish despite property market glut
Briefing the media this week, CEO Dimitri Kokinos said even though there is a glut in the property market, LLR will keep on growing bigger as it has high quality structures that keeps it on the safe side when the market concentration determines the...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 05 April 2013
Millers, bakers agree to retain divisive wheat levy
The deal, reached last week by a multi-sectoral task force, has reportedly been forwarded to Trade and Industry Minister, Dorcas Makgato-Malesu. The ministry suggested and chaired the task force after a stakeholder conference failed to reach...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Confusion as Air Botswana drops and reinstates flights
Air Botswana informed tour operators and other stakeholders via industry announcements early March that it would cancel both its Maun-Kasane and Maun-Cape Town return flights by March 31, 2013. The national carrier operated four flights a week...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Economic growth slows to 3.7%
In 2010, the economy grew by 8.6 percent following a recession induced negative growth of 7.8 percent in 2009.According to the statistics agency, the mining, manufacturing, water and electricity sectors recorded negative growth in 2012 dragging...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Sebele to call youth meeting
Sebele has told Mmegi that he intends to invite stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to highlight the plight of young Batswana before them. Owners of businesses in Kweneng will be particularly targeted in order that they may explore...
STAFF WRITER 05 April 2013
British firm in tax 'avoidance' scandal
ActionAid, a global movement which aims at fighting poverty and enhancing human rights, has called for the fight against 21st Robin Hoods who have ways of robbing the poor to line the pockets of the rich.The watchdog says that Zambia Sugar, Africa's...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 05 April 2013
Banda trial puts separtion of power under spotlight
Banda, through his lawyers, has challenged the stripping of his immunity against prosecution by the National Assembly. On June 15, the National Assembly removed Banda's immunity in order for him to face allegations of corruption, money laundering and...
HUMPHREY NKONDE 05 April 2013
Ranchers speak out on proposed BMC Act
While we agree with the removal of the beef export monopoly, such a step should be preceded and underpinned by an informed comprehensive industry and sector review dealing with the policy and long term strategy framework for the livestock industry in...
05 April 2013
The solitude and sorrow of suicide
Not a single person in the world is exempt from experiencing problems because life has ups and downs that cannot be avoided. What one experiences as a major challenge in their life is something the next person might consider a walk in the park...
05 April 2013
Corruption and how to deal with it
Outside of Botswana, one of the most common questions asked of anyone who works on economic issues is how does one explain that Botswana is an almost unique and shining example of a country in Africa where one can see that the nation's wealth, and it...
05 April 2013
All that 'sweet poison'
Is sugar perhaps a "sweet old friend" that is secretly plotting your demise? In a shocking revelation, researchers at the University of California have found that sugar contributes to 35 million deaths a year worldwide! Science has now shown us,...
05 April 2013
Indigenous Knowledge Systems project still underway
The study, which commenced on February 2011 under the consultancy of University of Botswana's Centre for Scientific Research Indigenous Knowledge & Innovation, is meant to enable policy and legislative framework for preserving indigenous...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
BIC moves towards paperless operations
He says the company believes going green has benefits and through the reduction of environmental damage, can have a positive social impact. BIC has taken technology and innovation to a new level and after a yearlong process, it has reorganised and...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 05 April 2013
Brilliant minds nurtured through career guidance
All Brilliant Minds Organisation which was founded in December 2011 will hold their inaugural major event this Saturday at the ABM University College auditorium. The event is intended to assist students select the right choices for future...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
FCC allocates only 1,055 plots in 13 years
Speaking with the city Mayor, James Kgalajwe he said the recent allocation started at the beginning of this month, with 1,012 plots allocated and 43 reserved to be allocated to homes that will be affected by the construction of the Tonota/Francistown...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 05 April 2013
Letlhakeng West: final countdown
Sources say that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) candidate, Ngaka Ngaka and Filbert Nagafela of the Botswana National Front (BNF) engaged in a verbal slugfest in a peaceful atmosphere in the presence of officers from the Independent...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Party over for teachers
Teacher unions have objected to the manner in which government announced Levels of Operation for the teaching service last week. The Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) said the way teachers' revised pay structures were announced...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Bakgatla condemn poor police uniform
Bakgatla made these revelations during a Kgotla meeting addressed by Kgatleng District Council (KDC) chairperson, Tona Mooketsi. In Mathubudukwane village, a staunch Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) supporter Naomi Lekgabe, a sister-in-law to...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 05 April 2013
Tsolamosese residents welcome land demarcation
During a Kgotla meeting held in Tsolamosese recently IEC personnel Boamogetswe Monyena informed residents that Tsolamosese is no longer under Mogoditshane/Thamaga sub district and now falls under Gabane/Mmankgodi region. The Gabane/Thamaga region...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 05 April 2013
Fake healers rob woman of P220,000
Mochudi Police superitendent Simon Setale is appealing to members of the community to be weary of a group of thugs who are defrauding people of their money by claiming to be healers. This is the third case of its type that has been reported this...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 05 April 2013
Nono's boyfriend remanded
Mokane Bobo Zebe Molebatsi, who has been on the run since July 4th last year, appeared after he was arrested by Gaborone West Police on allegations of arson. He is accused of having burned Nono's house on April 1st in Kgale View after an argument...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
TAWU sues govt
On Thursday last week, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), Grace Muzila, announced that the government had resolved implement recommendations of MoESD on LoO. The announcement also stated that...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
Kenyans fail to get bail in P15m case
The four face eight counts of obtaining the money by false pretences from different banks. The defendants were arrested by the Directorate of Intelligence Services (DIS) on March 29. Tai and Mogi will stay in remand until Tuesday next week when the...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO & MPHO MOKWAPE & Staff Writer
Correspondent 05 April 2013
BPC admits failure to reach prepaid conversion deadline
Prepaid conversion for homes and small businesses in Selebi-Phikwe and Francistown were due to have been completed in March and April respectively.The conversions began in January for both urban areas but BPC project manager Maikano Orapeleng...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 05 April 2013
Cousin wrecks BDP vehicle
It is understood the car is damaged beyond repair after the accident that occurred near Swaneng Hill School in Serowe in the wee hours of last Saturday. The car a white Toyota Hilux registration number B 706 AOX had been given to Lesetedi to...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 05 April 2013
We are committed to freedom of expression: Egypt
The London-based Amnesty International, however, warned in a statement of an "alarming new escalation of politically-motivated judicial harassment and arrests" in Egypt. Presidential spokesman Omar Amer said, "The presidency did not submit any...
05 April 2013
US posts $5 million reward for Ugandan warlord Kony
Kony has long been on the run in the jungles of central Africa, but his LRA, a Ugandan rebel group, has waged a fierce insurgency and campaign of mutilations and child abductions for two decades across four countries. The International Criminal Court...
05 April 2013
African leaders refuse to recognise Central African strongman
A transitional president should be elected in place of Seleka rebel leader Michel Djotodia, Chadian President Idriss Deby told journalists at a meeting of the Economic Community Of Central African States (ECCAS). "As things stand now, it is...
05 April 2013
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