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Thapelo Stoffel aims for the stars
"Born in an area rich with natural resources that I can use to make a living, I did not need to be unemployed. That is why I started doing this business. I eat and sleep my craft. I developed the love for arts and crafts while I was...
Pini Bothoko
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Porters: The unsung heroes of mountaineering
It is like a scene from a slavery film; black men hiking in a painstaking queue with heavy brown sacks hanging from their necks and hefty backpacks. They hold big water bottles with both hands. These are porters - the unsung heroes of every high...
06 June 2013
BMD: Three years of a life
The 29th May 2013 makes it three years for the Botswana Movement for Democracy since its inauguration at Letlhabile. Yes, we made an eventful yet graceful entry into the political space of this our Republic. This was an entry into a full life...
06 June 2013
Breaking the gridlock on the global wildlife crime crisis
Wildlife crime not only destroys our vital natural heritage, but it is also a crime against the stability and prosperity of nations and a crime that puts human lives at risk. Elephants and rhinos are targeted in Africa, but their tusks and horns are...
06 June 2013
Our heritage
This Trust owns Dikgang Publishing Company which is itself the owner of both the Mmegi and Guardian newspaper stables, a printing press and considerable property. To be blunt, I am not particularly interested whether the new owner - and I take it...
Sandy Grant 06 June 2013
On the flip side
Chivalry is slowly fading out in our communities. Botswana is cemented on traditional values of men and women respecting each other but the advent of modernisation has greatly disfigured this. Gone are the days when men would be nice, polite and...
Keletso Thobega 06 June 2013
Makgabaneng boss quashes indiscipline rumours
Once it is complete, the visual adaptation Mareledi will air on Botswana Television."We have not met our deadline for a couple of reasons, but it is not true that we had to find another cinematographer. Among other reasons, we delayed because we have...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
"Radio presenters killed the industry"- DJ Phazz
The veteran deck-scratcher expressed his feelings about the local entertainment scene being flooded by foreign acts while local artists don't enjoy any recognition. DJ Phazz called for DJs to form an association that would formalise their profession....
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Vigorous drumming set Bushfire Festival on fire
The moves entail doing a traditional Swazi dance that sees the young men playing around with some highly charged dance moves that leave them breathless.The same group, now joined by women, proceeded from the comfort of the tent they were performing...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
DJ NT Base aims for the stars
The 24-year-old says he fell in love with music at a tender age."Our family house was next to the busiest night club at Mahalapye, and every night I could not sleep because of the noise. With time, I got used to the music and I eventually became...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Stepping Stones 'cap' writing wiz kids
In an interview with Showbiz, the leadership skills coordinator Nontombi Gungqisa said that they organised the writing competition in conjunction with the Rotary Club. She said that the Rotary Club wanted to donate dictionaries, but their recipients...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
Cronin anxious over 'clearly outrageous' R206 million Nkandla bill
"It's clearly outrageous, it's clearly hard to justify," Cronin said in response to Talk Radio 702 presenter John Robbie asking him how do 'you' feel?" about it. "And I would be very anxious for the joint standing committee on intelligence to tell us...
06 June 2013
Human Rights Watch sounds alarm over Zimbabwe security chiefs
"Zimbabwe's unity government is going to have to rein in the security forces and keep them out of politics if the elections are going to have any meaning," said Tiseke Kasambala, HRW's advocacy director for Africa.With security forces "threatening...
06 June 2013
Inaugural Exporters Expo attracts 60 exhibitors
In a media briefing this week, Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA) vice-president, Buzwani Manyepedza said the exposition is meant to promote products and services manufactured locally. It aims to expose all manufacturing and...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Bayport loan book reaches P100m
Speaking at the company's re-branding launch in Gaborone this week, Bayport Holdings CEO, Grant Kurland, said that because of the growth in Botswana, the financial services company decided that the time had come to revitalise its brand. He said...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 06 June 2013
BEMA defends locals on re-packaging claims
Speaking during a media briefing this week, BEMA vice president Buzwani Manyepedza said that he is not aware that local manufacturers and exporters are not producers. He strongly contends that local companies manufacture their products in Botswana...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Guest column
Whether we like it or not, blankets have become an integral part of us as a nation. Apparently they have a stronger meaning than having a decent job, owning a cow or working for the civil service - the things that were a privilege in the past. The...
06 June 2013
Attention: Media and MISA members
This is in response to the trends we have observed over time through our monitoring work, that freedom of expression in cyberspace violations are on the rise across southern Africa.Through this survey, therefore, we hope to gain knowledge and insight...
06 June 2013
Robelela restocking welcome
The area was hard hit by the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) two years ago and thousands of cattle were culled to control the disease. The powers that be ignored protests from experts that there was no need for the massive slaughter of livestock in the...
06 June 2013
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06 June 2013
Broke SPTC can't pay staff salaries
The local authority was already faced with an over-expenditure of P6.629, 527 by the end of last year, meaning that it has to rely on alternative sources of funding to continue providing services to the community. SPTC chief finance and...
ONALENNA KELEBEILE
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
Cut costs with cheaper brown block, Batswana told
Reached while demonstrating how to build with the block at the just-ended BOCCIM Northern Trade Fair (BNTF), Brown said that 'Brown Block' is a brick that they (Mercier Brun) make for commercial purposes. "We mix concrete with sand and cement and...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Psychiatrist relives time with accused mental patient
Kabo is accused of killing his maternal grandmother, Lefetogile Saulo on May 11, 2011. Duva was giving evidence at the Francistown High Court as an expert witness before Justice Zibani Makhwade. He said the conditions resulted from abuse of...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
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PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
PS snubs PAC on failed power station
The 600 MW project, which has been delayed has cost P11 billion to build. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee yesterday, Paya avoided the question asked by committee members several times before finally admitting that he was unable to...
STAFF WRITER 06 June 2013
Accused calls for bail review
Joina made the application on the grounds that the bail conditions set for his client are cumbersome seeing as he has lost both his passport and the national identity card.Gotswakgosi was granted bail during his previous appearance in court, provided...
MPHO MOKWAPE
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Man pleads for reduced sentence
The appellant, Peter Bathaetsi Motingwa, 65, went before the High Court for appeal and stated that the charges against him were bogus "from the word go". He said so bogus were the charges that the magistrate in Mahalapye dismissed the case against...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
Selala concedes defeat
Team Selala was however unhappy with the election process saying it accepts the outcome in the interest of the BNF. Addressing a press briefing at Oasis Motel on Monday, Selala said party members have chosen their leadership."Therefore in obedience...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
Women get one year for possession of cocaine
Martha Maluleka and Girlie Morapedi were also fined P3,500 each, which they are expected to pay within 14 court days, failing which they would serve the one-year imprisonment each. The two women were found in possession of over 68 grammes of...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
Khama to receive Paul Harris Fellow award
She explained that the Paul Harris Fellow award is given to individuals in recognition for the charity work they are doing for the community. She noted the Rotary Club of Selebi-Phikwe recognises the work that Khama is doing for citizens of...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Men charged for possession of ivory
Mbaakanyi Selalome (26) and Kebalekile Baiwa (65) reportedly did not have a certificate to show that the law allowed them to carry the ivory, said to be worth P10, 601.65. Inspector Azhani Mokokomani submitted that the charge sheet be read to...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Police start probe in BDP car accident
Lesetedi's cousin wrecked the party's Toyota Hilux van towards the end of March this year, after reportedly taking the car without his consent. Lesetedi was authorised by the BDP to use the car.The incident happened in Serowe, Lesetedi's home...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
Kazungula, Tonota hearing today
This follows alleged incidents of violence during a Debswana First Division North League encounter at Kazungula Grounds in Kasane.Acting Chobe Regional Football Association chairperson Dintle Basinyi, who was the match commissioner on the day in...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Motswana selected into CAF medical committee
Akoonyatse, who is a physiotherapist by training, is the former chairperson of the BFA medical committee. She also sits on the local National Anti Doping Committee (NADO). An excited Akoonyatse said Botswana stands to benefit from her being a...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
Tropicana triumph in Seven-Aside tourney
The victorious Tropicana, which was playing against the mighty Scania, won 1-0 emerging as the 2013 champions and Scania came second position at the finals. In the other categories set for the veterans, Macsab Company walked away with a trophy after...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 06 June 2013
Unpaid coach to finally dump TAFIC?
The fresh faced Dominic Changwe reportedly survived on hand-outs from club officials in lieu of his salary.Reports reaching Mmegi Sport are to the effect that after enduring months of frustration without getting his salary, Changwe is throwing in the...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
Tshosane praises gallant Zebras
Tshosane told Mmegi Sport upon arrival at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) yesterday that the team defied all the odds to pull a draw against a strong Pharaohs side. "They played very well and deserve to be congratulated. After...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 06 June 2013
Easy group for Bots in squash World Champs
The prestigious tournament, which serves as the world team championship for squash players, kicks off in Mulhouse, France, on Sunday. Botswana Squash Racket Association (BSRA) president, Tiego Rabasha is happy with the Group E seeding and believes...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 07 June 2013
Queens swoop up Ngwako ahead of netball season
Ngwako is one of the experienced four players added to the Queens' squad ahead of the 2013/14 netball season that kicks off next weekend.The Prisons trio of Goitsemodimo Jikinya, Natasha Maribe and Goisegotlhale Onotsile will also turn out for the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 07 June 2013
BDF VI poised to end first round top
The SSKB based side is expected to walk in the park against Tanian tomorrow in their last game as the league reaches the halfway mark. The defending champions have thus far collected 33 points after winning all their 11 matches. After a brave...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 07 June 2013
First cut
As the curtain finally comes down on the 2012/13 premier league soccer season all that one can say is: Thanks God the stress is over. This has without doubt been one of the most stressful seasons for everyone, including the support structures of the...
Dennis Keagile 07 June 2013
ECCO mull offloading midfielders
The senior club officials, among them coach Atshele Molapi, his two assistants Blessing Moyo and Tshokolo Nkola as well as welfare manager Alfred Monyamane and manager Moffat Dick, were expected to meet last Tuesday to decide the players who should...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 07 June 2013
Tshosane, Ramatlhakwana find joy in North Africa
Stanley Tshosane is undoubtedly battle hardened having endured a barrage of criticism. He might not have nine lives like a cat, but Tshosane has survived even after the ink had long dried on his football obituary.Now Tshosane finds himself with an...
07 June 2013
Big night beckons for Amos
He has been nominated in the male junior category against Khaya Groth of karate and swimming's Andrian Todd. He also stands to win the biggest gong on the night - the Sportsperson of the Year award. World 400 metre champion, Amantle Montsho has...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 07 June 2013
A forgettable season with flashes of brilliance
Best SigningWithout doubt, Ofentse Mmipi has been a revelation this season despite only arriving at BDF XI at the beginning of the season. The likes of Maano Ditshupo (Township Rollers), Desire Bafana (Extension Gunners) and Oteng Moalosi (Notwane)...
07 June 2013
Mascom keen on extending contract- BFA
Mascom entered into a two-year deal with BFA last year with an option to renew for another year, but are yet to exercise the option as the deal came to an end this year. Speaking at the awards ceremony of the Mascom Top 8 Cup at the GICC on Wednesday...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 07 June 2013
Zebras out to redeem national pride
Then in need to overcome a 3-0 deficit from the first leg match of the 2013 AFCON qualifiers, they were up for a rude awakening as Mali humiliated them 4-1 in their own backyard. The result thus denied the Zebras their second AFCON...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 07 June 2013
Breakaway group killed to foil Sudan pact- monitors
The May 12 "assassination" of Mohammed Bashar and others who broke away from the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) "is not only an act of vengeance but a calculated and deliberate move to dissuade others who may be willing to join the peace...
07 June 2013
Mpofu questions police 'lawlessness' at Marikana inquiry
Dali Mpofu, for the miners arrested and wounded during last year's unrest at Lonmin's platinum mine in Marikana, said he heard the report on radio in the morning. He raised the issue as he cross-examined national police commissioner Riah...
07 June 2013
Madagascar postpones elections due to funding problems
"A decree has been adopted for a postponement to August 23," Communications Minister Harry Laurent Rahajason told AFP after the cabinet decided on the date, which needs final approval from the election commission and United Nations. An election court...
07 June 2013
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