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Africa orphaned, under guardianship at World Bank
In a recent article published in this forum Phyllis Muhammad wrote about "the twin evils that have bedeviled the World Bank's relationship with Africa as a continent and Africans as human beings." Her article opened a space for a new perspective and...
26 May 2013
Ethnic politics on the Zimbabwean campaign trail
Historians say today’s tribal politics date back to the 1960s and 70s when nationalists were agitating for independence from the then white minority regime. This is dismissed by those who insist that the liberation struggle was...
* MARKO PHIRI 26 May 2013
Think there's no alternative? Latin America has a few
Ever since the crash of 2008 exposed the rotten core of a failed economic model, we've been told there are no viable alternatives. As Europe sinks deeper into austerity, governing parties of whatever stripe are routinely rejected by disillusioned...
26 May 2013
A bitter struggle for control of the Catholic Church
Naked and goaded viciously by hornets and wasps, his blood sucked by loathsome worms. Such was the fate of a pope in Dante’s “Divine Comedy” who “by his cowardice made the great refusal.”Benedict XVI, in short, knew what...
26 May 2013
The Game of 'Glof'
When I arrived here in mid January 1979 (at mid-day), having flown from Johannesburg to here in an old DC-3 that made my jet-lag from Lufthansa to the then Jan Smuts a mere memory, I was met by a very friendly Anders Hallden from the Swedish Embassy....
26 May 2013
Implications of the Brussels diamond heist to Botswana
Except for the absence of flowing Martinis and trophy bimbos, it all seemed like a scene from a James Bond movie.On Tuesday, robbers dressed as police and armed with machineguns raided a Swiss bound aircraft at Brussels Airport and stole 120 parcels...
26 May 2013
Nigeria to the rescue!
Nigeria can take all of Botswana's cattle, the High Commissioner of Nigeria to Botswana, Charles Cocodia, said when he paid a courtesy call on Dikgang Publishing Company, the publishers of Mmegi and The Monitor newspapers, on Tuesday this...
26 May 2013
Reinvigorating the US-Japan alliance
For a half-century, the US-Japan alliance has been a cornerstone of Asian and global peace, security, and stability - and Japan has been an outstanding global citizen. Japan developed the economic-growth model that other Asian countries later...
26 May 2013
Etcetera II
In his regular column in Mmegi a couple of weeks ago, Michael Dingake described a worrying Mogoditshane and wondered what its MP was doing to overcome its many problems and to help meet its needs. Mogoditshane may be a different kind of...
Sandy Grant 26 May 2013
Kingdom-O-meter
Language is one of the most important aspects of being. In fact culture is transmitted and played out in language. Even artifacts that are found among peoples are language bound.In them and through them we communicate and both our spoken and written...
Dumi Mmualefe 26 May 2013
Issues in education
Botswana is still not fully confronting the problems created by the way remote primary schools and their associated hostels are run.A positive step has been implemented since 2010, the provision of teaching aides in some remote primary schools. Some...
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S.Weeks 26 May 2013
The winners code
Life is a journey, and the best way to approach life is to be equipped for the journey. In getting ourselves armed for this journey, one question we need to constantly ask ourselves is-What do I need to do to be successful in this journey. The truth...
George Chingarande 26 May 2013
TAFIC try out West African trio
The trio who began trials at the club last Tuesday reportedly hail from Nigeria, Cameroon and Ivory Coast. The players from Cameroon and Ivory Coast are midfielders while the player from Nigeria plays upfront. In a bid to help the club end the...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 26 May 2013
Cricket side stutter against Nigeria
Nigeria won the toss and chose to field before bowling perfectly to reduce their opponents to 123 for 5 in the allotted 20overs. Only captain, Karabo Modise provided resistance a a blistering 86 from 64 balls. He was the only Botswana batsmen...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 26 May 2013
Super soccer on television
BR Highlanders and Miscellaneous do not command a large following and are not by any standards, Botswana's glamour clubs. However, far away from their home fans in Mahalapye and Serowe, the two made history when they debuted on South African sports...
26 May 2013
Fighters savour Chiefs victory
Fighters displayed one of their best performances this season on Sunday and scored three crucial away goals, leaving favourites, Chiefs with a mountain to climb. "We knew they have skillful players and we did not want to give them too much room to...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 26 May 2013
Btv eyes First Divi sion
Late last week, Btv shunned a sub-licence proposal by SuperSport who have just begun broadcasting local games on a trial basis. Now, news emerging from the Mass Media Complex is they are pondering on partnering with one of the First Division leagues...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 26 May 2013
Kast Foundation reaches out to the youth
Speaking in an interview with Showbiz, the hip-hop artist said that he has always believed that it is the duty of artists to help uplift the societies in which they live. "I have always felt that as an artist, I need to give back to the people...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 26 May 2013
Back stage
Here is a documentary from Ghana and North America on one young man who received assistance, but only after he had taken steps to help himself, he then in turn dedicated his life to helping others. This is a film would-be documentarists should watch...
SASA MAJUMA 26 May 2013
T-Izzy club bangers in the making
The blossoming DJ has already put out the first single, a re-jigged Stampore's Re Batswana. He has titled the track Re Banana and a plucky ATI (Atlasaone Molemogi). The song is purely an expression of patriotism and pride in being young...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 26 May 2013
I'm a new creature and a better person now - Vusi
Speaking to Showbiz in an exclusive interview, the youthful Vusi, who was once a darling of many in the gospel industry, said that he has learnt his lessons after the unfortunate death of his girlfriend and that he is determined now to live a totally...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 26 May 2013
Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigns as Archbishop
In a statement, he apologised to those he had offended during his ministry. The cardinal confirmed he would not take part in the election for a successor to the Pope - leaving Britain unrepresented in the election. The Scottish Catholic Church says...
26 May 2013
UN Security Council worried by Congo conflict despite peace pact
The 15-member council, which currently includes Rwanda, renewed its condemnation of the M23 group which has seized territory in eastern DR Congo and is one of the key targets of the UN accord signed Sunday by 11 African countries in Addis...
26 May 2013
Tribal violence worries UN in Darfur
Residents in the town of El Sireaf said an Arab militia firing heavy machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades burned houses and killed more than 50 people on Saturday. The North Darfur state governor, Osman Kbir, said 51 people died and 62 were...
26 May 2013
Egypt opposition leader warns of chaos if polls go ahead
His warning came as protesters demonstrated in Cairo against Islamist President Mohamed Morsi. ElBaradei, a leading figure in the National Salvation Front (NSF) coalition, told the BBC that torture, abductions and a lack of social justice were still...
26 May 2013
Mali crisis disrupts 700, 000 children's education
"The crisis in Mali has disrupted the education of some 700, 000 Malian children, leaving 200,000 still with no access to school both in the north and south of the country, according to UNICEF and educational authorities in Mali," UNICEF said in a...
26 May 2013
African reinsurers meet to sharpen skills
The training was held in conjunction with Tanzania National Reinsurance Company (TanRe) which brought experiences from the East African market while FMRE has a wealth of experience within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) market. The...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 26 May 2013
BSB to open 10 new branches ahead of merger
With the imminent merger of BSB and Botswana Postal Services coming during the 2013/14 financial years, plans are in place to open 10 full time branches at selected post offices in order to avail general services at these post office outlets. The...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 26 May 2013
Privatisation of Glen Valley, Dikabeya farms inches forward
In a board decision announced last week, the PPADB approved the Ministry of Agriculture's request to dispose of the two farms via lease. Empowered by the approval, the ministry is expected to soon issue an Expression of Interest for private investors...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 26 May 2013
Ending the financial arms race
Yes, the chances of an immediate repeat of the acute financial meltdown of 2008 are much reduced by the fact that most investors, regulators, consumers, and even politicians will remember their financial near-death experience for quite some time. As...
*KENNETH ROGOFF* 26 May 2013
When a presidential candidate is charged with grave crimes
In its verdict, the panel of five judges pointed out that the Court lacked the jurisdiction to deal with questions of qualification or disqualification of persons nominated to run for president. It ruled, instead, that only the Supreme Court had...
JEMIMA NJERI KARIRI 26 May 2013
H.E. the Entertainer
Just over the weekend, he was in Selebi-Phikwe doing what he does best - making the crowds laugh by attacking opposition parties and the private press. Remember this is a President who has never engaged the private press face to face and one who...
EDITOR 26 May 2013
As I see it
Many know he hates politics, yet he is the number one politician in Botswana - the president! We know he is the former commander of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) having joined the army with the rank of lieutenant at the tender age of 24 with one...
Michael Dingake 26 May 2013
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26 May 2013
There was more to AFCON than just soccer
Day One<br>Six local journalists depart Sir Seretse Khama on a sunny Saturday, on the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations final. Upon touchdown after an extremely bumpy ride aboard Air Botswana, the next destination is the Soccer City (now with...
26 May 2013
Pistorius trial: The legal principles that will decide the case
Based on the version of events provided by Pistorius and his lawyers at the bail hearing, the disputed element of the crime will be fault. You can only be found guilty of murder if you unlawfully and intentionally killed another person. You can be...
26 May 2013
US Embassy, UB commemorate Black History Month
The university will also conduct a debate event on February 28 as part of the commemoration. The film screenings and the debate event will begin at 5:00pm in the University of Botswana Library auditorium. After each film, UB English Lecturer, Dr...
26 May 2013
MPs shoot down beneficiation motion
Three weeks ago, when the motion first came to Parliament, it seemed assured of smooth passage as both opposition and ruling party MPs supported the motion. Two weeks ago, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo, turned the...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 26 May 2013
Old age haunts Mugabe's political life
Africa's oldest leader and world's second oldest after Shimon Peres of Israel, Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe since independence from Britain in 1980. Despite speculation over his physical fitness Mugabe accepted nomination from his Zanu-PF party to stand...
26 May 2013
Zimbabweans dig wells to survive water crisis
HARARE: Perennial water cuts in Zimbabwe's urban areas have forced many people in the country's towns and cities to resort to using underground water as taps continue to run dry. Delivery of water to households and industry is the responsibility of...
26 May 2013
SADC monitors for Zim poll
"Why should we be monitored by other countries outside the Southern African Development Community (SADC) when we are a sovereign state?" Vice-President Joice Mujuru was quoted as saying in the Sunday Mail. The 15-member regional bloc brokered a...
26 May 2013
India-bound interns start bootcamp
Speaking yesterday in Gaborone at the opening ceremony for a week-long bootcamp for Botswana interns destined for India, the minister said the graduates are expected to gain skills in areas such as IT integration, software development, value chain...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 26 May 2013
Councillors suggest ways to curb collapse of youth projects
They said youth graduates often produce satisfactory project proposals thus qualifying for youth grants but abandon those projects once they find employment. Hence there is a great challenge of youth abandoning projects that had the potential to...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 May 2013
Opposition slams Khama on international meetings
"You are given seven to 10 minutes to speak and then you come back home, and you say is it worth flying all that way and spending all that money for seven minutes? ... Is it going to make a difference? And with all those other heads of state...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 26 May 2013
Khama attacks opposition parties and private media
During the commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) over the weekend, he said opposition parties are only good at insulting people in Parliament with the private media acting as the outlet of the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 26 May 2013
Court to determine case of Pandamatenga farmers
In December last year, the farmers made an urgent application before court to oppose the allocation of the farms to two South Africans farmers arguing that the allocation of the farms to the South Africans will greatly prejudice locals who have been...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 26 May 2013
FCC adopts new purchasing system
Kgalajwe told a full council meeting yesterday that the system allows them to procure what they need faster than before. "Out of 16 projects, 14 have been provided with the necessary equipment and materials and the two remaining are already...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 26 May 2013
Local golfers urged to improve their scores
Mushango told Mmegi Sport after the 2013 Orange Golf Classics Championships that were held at Phakalane Golf Estate over the weekend that Batswana golfers' scores were not recognised when they participated in the international arena because they were...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 26 May 2013
Villas-Boas 'ashamed' after City rout
Jesus Navas started the rout after 14 seconds and, after the final whistle, Tottenham sent out a tweet on their manager's behalf, saying "Andre to the fans: 'The only thing I can say is sorry. It's a very poor result, not to our level. " After the...
26 May 2013
BNSC revives Sports Foundation Trust
Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng, told affiliates during the Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) that funds from government were insufficient, hence the need to revive SFT. The fund, created in 2001, but has...
418,Mosah Mokganedi,,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:05:00, 26 May 2013
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