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Guptagate comes to Parliament
What do you get when you bring together a group of heated-up opposition MPs clearly exhilarated by the prospect of putting the boot into the governing party, and a defensive African National Congress (ANC) caught on the back-foot? Well, for one...
29 May 2013
How unhappy are we?
An American, a one time ambassador to Botswana who was also a much liked man and a great socialite in Gaborone of his day, was quoted in Wikipedia reports as having said, at the end of his tenure in Botswana, that the people here were far...
29 May 2013
Stop the internecine bickering
It is a cool afternoon at Goora-Montshiwa Freedom Squire in Kanye and the skies are blue. The stage is set for the launch of Botswana's fastest growing political party, the BCP. It is not only about the party here, but in the centre of all these...
29 May 2013
The guitarist in Cabinet
To many people he is a popular politician - a Cabinet minister and a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) MP for Gaborone North who won a constituency regarded as a Botswana National Front (BNF) stronghold. Of recent, he has graced the national stage for...
29 May 2013
SADC: Rhodes versus Nkrumah?
In 1991, members of the African Union (AU) agreed to what is known as the Treaty of Abuja which created the framework for the realisation of the economic half of Kwame Nkrumah's dream of a united Africa. This treaty was agreed in a period of great...
29 May 2013
The Winners Code
There are two important aspects about an agenda that we will examine. The first thing is that everyone has an agenda. It can be a formal agenda such as the written down list of issues to be discussed in a meeting but it can also be a list of issues...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 29 May 2013
MDC unveils transformation agenda
Addressing a mammoth rally in the high density suburb on May 19, Tsvangirai told supporters that the time has come for Zimbabweans 'to live decently in their country after almost 30 years of abject poverty and ridicule' under ZANU-PF misrule."After...
JOSH PETERS
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Capital flight cripples Africa
The 2013 Africa Progress Report says African policy makers have critical choices to make: they can either invest their natural resource revenue in people to generate jobs and opportunities for millions in present and future generations. Or they can...
29 May 2013
As I see It
The heading of this article was the tailend of the previous article in the column. Readers of As I See It will remember the article posed the question,' 'Is Domkrag Panicking On The Eve of 2014 General Elections?' Though the signs of panic are...
Michael Dingake 29 May 2013
Limko is crying out for attention
A lot be has been going on at LUCT recently. Towards the end of February this year, LUCT students embarked on a class boycott and a peaceful demonstration to protest what they termed lack of consultation by university management. The students were...
29 May 2013
Cllrs decry no show for 2013 Botswana Games
Basupang was responding to councillors' requests for the BNSC to consider Francistown as the host city for this year's Botswana Games.He explained that the decision has already been made considering that the scale of the African Youth Games is...
ONALENNA KELE
BEILEStaff Writer 29 May 2013
PAS wins First Division-North promotion
Bokamoso Diepo, Godfrey Baoteleng and Vice Makgware scored the goals during a promotional game played in Serowe over the weekend.Club manager Molefhi Kannemeyer Obenne told Mmegi Sport that their success is not a fluke because they laboured for it....
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Re Ba Bona Ha mini volleyball drive launched
The purpose of the seminar was to acquaint stakeholders on the merger of the Re Ba Bona Ha volleyball programme and the Mini Volleyball development programme.The Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) and the Botswana Primary School Sports Association...
29 May 2013
Gabonamong in new Supersport contract talks
The former Engen Santos star's contract with Matsatsantsa a Pitori comes to an end next month and, in recent months, mounting speculation has linked him to Moroka Swallows and Amazulu.He confirmed to Mmegi Sport that he was holding out for an...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Swaziland's Bushfire unites Africa through music
A yearly event, Bushfire is Swaziland's international music and arts festival that is hosted at House on Fire at the Ezulwini Valley.Founded in 2006,the festival is in its eighth year running and this year the three-day event will kick off on Friday...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 29 May 2013
JCI glory beckons gospel star Eric
Eric has been nominated for the awards that recognise the outstanding achievements of young people in their communities.His nomination, the second since he started recording, is in recognition of his humanitarian and voluntary leadership work done...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Disabled models leave audience spellbound
The fashion show had participants from schools like Aerodrome and Phatlhogo Primary schools, Centre of Deaf and Lentswe la Ba na le Bogole Association.The first ever fashion show of its kind to be held in Francistown for people living with...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Two BBA housemates to go after only a week!
This Sunday at least one housemate from each house will leave after only a week in the game. Housemates up for possible eviction from the Diamonds are Denzel (Uganda), Betty (Ethiopia), and Huddah (Kenya), and from the Rubies house they are Selly...
STAFF WRITER 29 May 2013
Press council has 'no power' to investigate Sunday Times
The Press Council of South Africa has told the department of communications that it cannot investigate a complaint of unethical conduct against Sunday Times editor Phylicia Opplet, department spokesperson Wisani Ngobeni said on Monday. Ngobeni said...
29 May 2013
AU urges ICC to transfer Kenyatta case to Kenya
The African Union summit, which ended in Addis Ababa on Monday, agreed to press the United Nations to move the charges against President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, to Kenya.African leaders believe that the ICC prosecutions "have...
29 May 2013
Levelling the playing field with Competition Authority
In business, players or participants in the market are required to comply with certain standards or specifications.The general expectation is that when standards are set, they are not to create undue entry and growth difficulties for existing and...
29 May 2013
Trade surplus hits billion mark
Figures released by Statistics Botswana (SB) this week indicate that in March there was a trade surplus of P1.01 billion, a 255 percent jump from the February surplus of P284.5 million. Anchoring March's 17 percent rise in exports was an P800 million...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 May 2013
Businessman cedes textile firm to workers
Ashwin Singh has told Mmegi Busines that the idea is to have a board that will comprise of five workers while he remains managing director for the next two years before exiting to allow workers to run the firm.In December last year, Microlith...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Mmua-lebe
E rile kgwedi ya Mopitlo e le masome mabedi le borobabongwe, go tsena Moranang a tlhola letsatsi monongwaga, ga bo go ipelelwa malatsi a Paseka. Ka sekeresete go dumelwa fa Morena Jeso a ne a bapolwa go le Labotlhano, yo jaanong a bidiwang...
SEBOFO MOTSHWANE 29 May 2013
Let's improve new CBD connectivity
With over 120,000 square metres of office space having come on stream in the past three years and a similar amount expected to be built in the next couple of years, at least two more hotels, in addition to Lansmore, are expected to be built in the...
29 May 2013
Don't sell your land - Kgosi Gaborone
Addressing Lenyaneng Kgotla on Saturday, he said he has been receiving many cases of Tlokweng residents seeking to transfer their land to the people they were selling to.He said these transfers later disadvantage Tlokweng residents, as they are...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Bushmen face imminent eviction for 'wildlife corridor'
Survival International has received disturbing reports about an imminent eviction of several hundred Bushmen in southern Botswana to make way for a 'wildlife corridor'. The Bushman community at Ranyane has allegedly been told by the local...
29 May 2013
Woman jailed for child neglect
According to the prosecution, Sumbuso left her child in the care of her neighbour, Bakang Simon, at Monarch Area 9 on the morning of January 26, 2013 at around 7am. She left her daughter with the neighbours with the understanding that she would pick...
BONTE SEEPI
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Botswana hosts regional ODL conference
He said Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is handy in instances where the number of students that can be admitted to higher learning institutions are limited. Mazonde was speaking at a stakeholder breakfast meeting ahead of the 48th Distance Education...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 29 May 2013
BMWU, BCL meet to avert strike
SELEBI-PHIKWE: The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) and BCL Mine are scheduled to meet this week to chart the way forward after the recent collapse of wage negotiations.The meeting is meant to avert a looming strike that the union is threatening to...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Molapise raps lazy BPP comrades
"We have to push such people out. We constantly have situations where we elect coordinators in regions and even the central committee and they disappoint us by not delivering. The trend has been happening for years."Some of these characters get into...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 29 May 2013
'Reckless driving' case file disappears in court
The case file was held in Coutroom Three of the magistrate's courts before it was transferred to Coatroom Five.This disappearance was revealed by prosecutor Mothusi Dintwa on Monday when Ngulube appeared before magistrate Sijabuliso Siziba. The...
BONTE SEEPI
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Moathodi applauds teachers
Moathodi, who is also the deputy speaker of the National Assembly, was speaking at the Ministry of Education and Skills Development's Central Region excellence award ceremony that was held at the Tonota Bus Rank recently.Moathodi said teachers hold...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 29 May 2013
Rakops fugitive captured,three at large
The four prisoners escaped from police custody when they were being transported from Letlhakane Magistrate's Court to Maun Prison.Three of the quartet are from Rakops, while the other one hails from Maun. Two are aged 24, the others 28 and 30...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 29 May 2013
PAC summons PS over Jamali building
It is reported that twice PPADB rejected the lease of the building in the new Gaborone Central Business District (CBD) to the Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security. Before the PAC yesterday, the Ministry of Lands and Housing Permanent...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Staff Writer 29 May 2013
Opposition parties deride govt over KBL
In a press statement released to the media last week, the company, which currently employs 57 people at its Palapye opaque beer wing, said it may be forced to shutdown the Palapye operation.The release said some of the employees will be absorbed into...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 29 May 2013
Limkokwing closes indefinitely
Limkokwing spokesperson, Mercy Thebe said in a press statement yesterday that the university has suspended all student activity until further notice. She said the decision was taken to ensure public safety and prevention of damage to university...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 29 May 2013
Our heritage
So, I apologise once again because last week's important archival photo of Princess Marina opening the hospital was so reduced in size that it was difficult to discern who was who.The now regular pattern of reducing each week's heritage photo to...
SANDY GRANT 29 May 2013
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29 May 2013
Shot in the arm for rugby side ahead of Zim trip
Speaking during the kit handover on Wednesday, Leco Botswana manager, Virender Marya wished the squad well and encouraged the players to do their best when they get to Bulawayo. “It is our pleasure to be giving the little we could give to the...
3867,Kevin Obotseng,,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 17:38:00, 29 May 2013
BOPSSA heads to AGM happy with progress
Speaking to Mmegi Sport ahead of the association’s Annual General Meeting this weekend, Segweni said BOPSSA recommended that each member school pay P300 annually. “Out of the 10 regions eight have paid and only two have not and we...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:44:37, 29 May 2013
Tunisia tennis meeting to discuss govt meddling
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) expressed strong concern over government interference in the sport during the 2013 ITF Annual General Meeting in Paris, France in July. And when African countries’ respective federation presidents...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 29 May 2013
Stage set for tough end to volleyball season
Men’s defending champions BDF VI play two stubborn sides, Diphatsa and Kutlwano as they battle to retain the title. Diphatsa and Kutlwano, placed second and third respectively, are sure to offer stiff resistance. BDF VI are ahead with 66...
418,Mosah Mokganedi,,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:05:00, 29 May 2013
Under-20 team upbeat ahead of COSAFA challenge
The tournament will be held from December 3 to 14. Botswana Under-20 coach, Innocent Morapedi told a media briefing at Lekidi Centre yesterday that through hard work and will power, they will succeed in...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 29 May 2013
No plans to move World Cup from Brazil
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, is the third fatal accident at World Cup stadium sites in Brazil, with two construction workers having been killed in the past two years. The crane destroyed part of Sao Paulo’s Arena Corinthians...
29 May 2013
Gaborone hosts last tennis event
BTTA vice publicity secretary, Tiro Motswasele told Mmegi Sport that the championships will start at 8am tomorrow and end in the evening. Players ranked in the top 16 in both men and women category are eligible to play. The registration fee is...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 29 May 2013
Rollers, Chiefs clash again
The two have met twice in a space of a month already with Rollers coming out tops on both occasions. They meet again today at the UB Stadium in what is likely to be a thrilling duel as Chiefs try to seek revenge against their tormentors. What seemed...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 29 May 2013
I'm not going anywhere - Mogapi
“You are the first person to tell me that. There is no such (selling the club), if Notwane is to go anywhere, I’ll be the first person to know. Unless if someone comes with a fat cheque and that is if I want that cheque,” Mogapi...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:53:00, 29 May 2013
BDF XI disciplinary case postponed
BDF XI are charged with two counts of taking a football dispute to court as well as bringing the game of football into disrepute. The postponement was made at the request of BDF XI who said they had received three notices of charges and this had...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 29 May 2013
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