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Polelo nngwe ya re, e kile ya re tsatsi lengwe banna bangwe ba batla dikgomo, ba tsena ka lelwapa lengwe kwa Kanye. Ga twe e rile banna ba ba lebile go tsena fa lwapeng leo, ba utlwa lentswe ka kwa teng le botsa gore ba biditswe ke mang le gore...
SEBOFO MOTSHWANE 01 August 2013
God save Zimbabwe
The absence of the voters' roll a day before the polls has the potential to impact negatively on the credibility of the elections and the outcome. All this mess is taking place despite the presence of the chief observer of the African Union (AU),...
01 August 2013
Our heritage
I was always tempted to compare this spectacle with those flowers in the Karoo - a limited seasonal wonder of course but one which has prompted the development of a very significant niche industry. Like any flower, a river flood comes, hangs...
SANDY GRANT 01 August 2013
EMG Gunners continue to struggle
The side made history in 2009 when it became the first team from the north to win the league title.The team that used to be dominated by members of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has signed some civilian players.Things started getting off the rails...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 01 August 2013
Tonota FC face First Division expulsion
The Debswana First Division North League outfit was expected to travel to Kasane for a date against Kazungula Young Fighters over the weekend. This followed a recent verdict passed by the Botswana Premier League Disciplinary Committee ordering the...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 01 August 2013
Search for Raditladi's successor begins
Days after Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) chief executive officer Percy Raditladi resigned, the council has begun the search for his successor.Raditladi joined the BNSC last September, ending a frantic search for Kitso Kemoeng's successor.He...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 01 August 2013
Letsholathebe retires from Zebras
He joins other long serving Zebras players, Modiri Marumo and Diphetogo Selolwane who retired after the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.Zebras' coach, Stanley Tshosane announced Letsholathebe's retirement at a...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 01 August 2013
Tsvangirai confident as he casts his vote
Voting in Harare's middle class suburb of Mt. Pleasant Tsvangirai predicted his party would win "quite resoundingly, I must say"."This is a very historic moment for all of us," he added. Tsvangirai is up against the 89-year-old Mugabe, Africa's...
01 August 2013
Polls open peacefully in Zimbabwe general elections
Polling stations opened on time at 7:00 am and were set to close at 7:00 pm.Long, peaceful queues formed outside polling stations, as people waited for more than two hours in some areas to cast their vote. Observers from African monitoring missions...
01 August 2013
UN gives rebels 48 hours to disarm around DR Congo city
A new UN intervention brigade will be used for the first time to help the DR Congo army set up a "security zone" in the city, the international body said.A statement by the UN mission in DR Congo, MONUSCO, gave M23 rebels around Goma until 4:00 pm...
01 August 2013
Blair to blame for Zimbabwe woes: Mugabe
In an interview with Britain's ITV News, Mugabe lashed out at Blair for his pursual of sanctions and said he had "no regrets" from his 33-year tenure as president.When asked what was the root of Zimbabwe's recent economic chaos, which resulted in...
01 August 2013
More citizens to acquire mining skills
Mining and education experts say the skills shortage has led to "poaching" of staff and high turnover in the sector.Speaking at the signing ceremony recently, BCM chief executive officer, Charles Siwawa, said with more mines set to open in the next...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 01 August 2013
Govt revenues from Debswana near P6bn
Government, an equal equity holder in Debswana together with De Beers, counts its revenue from the diamond giant in the form of taxes, royalties and dividends.A De Beers' report released on Tuesday indicates that Debswana's revenue contribution last...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 01 August 2013
Talking blues
Today marks a very important day in the history of this great nation. We the patriotic citizens of this nation, waited patiently for five years before we could have our own reliable source of electricity.Indeed we had to travel a long journey, but...
BAME PIET 01 August 2013
AG must tighten the screws
It is clear that many more of these launches are in the offing, as Attorney General Attalia Molokomme has stated that the project is a national one, expected of each ministry to adopt. It is refreshing to see people doing, or pretending to be doing...
01 August 2013
Selefu 01 August 2013
01 August 2013
AG launches anti-corruption policy
Unveiled on Monday, the objective of the AG's policy is to sensitise employees on what constitutes fraudulent and corrupt activities and ways to avoid such practices.The policy is also a clear statement that prohibits fraud and corruption.It guides...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 01 August 2013
MoESD funds Tlhalogang JSS renovations
The donation came after staff at the school complained to Education Minister, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, that their houses and other facilities in the institution were old and decrepit and needed urgent renovations.During a visit by the minister, the...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 01 August 2013
Let there be light
The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) says the six-month load shedding crisis has come to an end, with three out of four units operational at Morupule B and other sources providing back up.Yesterday, the corporation's spokesperson, Spencer Moreri said...
BAME PIET & MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writers 01 August 2013
Disagreements over fatal Mmadinare accident
The police believe that the chief's son was the one driving the Isuzu Double Cab but other reports say it is the old man who was at the wheel when the car collided with a tipper truck belonging to a company contracted to lay the Dikgathong Dam...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 01 August 2013
DTEF bullies MoESD, students?
Answering a question in Parliament from Gaborone Central legislator Dumelang Saleshando yesterday on the status of sponsorships for higher education learners, who are either progressing or re-taking, Masimolole said as far as they knew both...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 01 August 2013
BOFEPUSU, BMD fire salvo at 'bootlickers'
The government had refused to grant Bennett a visa to represent Basarwa in their Monday High Court case. BOFEPUSU secretary general Tobokani Rari stated that they were not surprised by this development."Parliament is made up mostly of ruling party...
BABOKI KAYAWE and ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writers 01 August 2013
Musicians in piracy war
Botswana's music industry has grown tremendously over the years.The boom of recording studios has made it easier for artists to record their music, videos and other art forms.Technology has eased the storage of material in many formats and removed...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 01 August 2013
Ridiculed, frustrated but Sespo stays strong
This is the message in one of his songs in the upcoming album. The chorus of the pop-reggae number goes, "Noma benga thini, ngizo bekesela". Sespo has not allowed his disability to get in the way of his dream, a dream to be a disco musician of...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 01 August 2013
Thabang to represent Bots at Zim beauty pageant
The beauty contest, which is called the Diamond Queen of Africa, will take place on August 16 at Rainbow Towers in Zimbabwe under the theme, "Models against hunger in Africa".Lesejane's manager Thuto Marobela told Showbiz in Gaborone yesterday that...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 01 August 2013
Requiem for Detroit
At mid-day, I was driving on one of the great avenues that radiates out of the old Beaux Arts fan of streets that emanates from the Grand Circus at the heart of downtown - Woodward or Cass or Gratiot, I forget. It was a six or eight laner, and...
*JAMES HOWARD KUNSTLER 01 August 2013
Archaeologists and modern day witch doctors
If, however, his cattle strayed onto your farm you would be expected to suffer in silence as witch doctors were thought to possess powers, including control of where lighting would strike next. During last week's international conference of...
*PHILLIP SEGADIKA 01 August 2013
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01 August 2013
Monarch, Area S bridge of terror
The Monarch side is immediately dotted with a number of houses and gardens while in Area S sits a complex of bars and shops. Residents say criminals prey on those who patronise bars at night. Monarch Court President Gunny Moses says...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 01 August 2013
Monarch women team up to fight poverty
The women established Nkadzi Maboko Federation (NMF) on May 8, 2011 in response to the rampant poverty and unemployment situation that has bedeviled the township for a long time.Speaking with the society's collector, Kushatha Gungwa, she explained...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 01 August 2013
When Eskom falls off its 'coal cliff', will it fall on Botswana?
The last few months have been unkind to Eskom, the company that, at least until the end of July, remains Botswana's power supplier until the thermal plant at Moropule B gets up to full capacity. First, in March NERSA, the South African Energy...
01 August 2013
Prelude to a feast of senses
The world of liquor, alcohol or any other name you want to fashion for drinks is a fascinating one to no end. It's also one which needs a bit of understanding to be fully enjoyed and appreciated. To be honest, it's a world that most people frown upon...
01 August 2013
Monopoly politikos: An account of a de facto one party state (Part 3)
No opposition party has come close to challenging the BDP dominance, nor have they done so combined. Over the 10 general elections, 1965-2009, the BDP's predominance was steady: 1965 BDP 90 percent, opposition10 percent of parliamentary seats; 1969...
01 August 2013
The BCP from 2009-2014 (Part 2)
As resolved by the 2012 Sefhare conference, we will be discussing the draft manifesto for the 2014 general elections. The key issues that we decided to focus on are the economy, labour, education, health, democracy, and housing and land...
* DUMELANG SALESHANDO 01 August 2013
Should Stan Tshosane Go?
Since the team came back from the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, it has not been smooth sailing for the Zebras as they went on to lose over a half dozen games. This led to the team failing to qualify for...
01 August 2013
Mugabe likely to win poll, but who will lead Zimbabwe
The presidential, parliamentary, and local elections are expected to return Mugabe as president and the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) as the ruling party. It continues to be regarded as the party that liberated Zimbabwe,...
FIONA BLYTH 01 August 2013
As I see it
Some would call it abundant arrogance for the Secretary General of the ruling BDP to go public that the ruling party is ruling Botswana and it must be left to rule the way it wishes and does. "...they must live with it ........."he tells anybody who...
01 August 2013
Caution needed as football is privatised
Abramovich injected millions of pounds into the club, triggering a transfer frenzy that has redefined Chelsea and revolutionised English football. Inspired by Abramovich, a host of other tycoons bought shares in various premiership sides,...
01 August 2013
Zim needs fair elections and freedom from Mugabe
With voting underway this week, the country is at a crossroads: Will Zimbabwe transition democratically to a socially just and inclusive economy, led by a government committed to the people, or will it continue down a road of despotism and political...
01 August 2013
Open letter to Statistics Botswana
When the transition from Central Statistics Office to Statistics Botswana started, a lot of jobs were advertised internally and externally.However, most of the jobs were never interviewed for as the Statistician General later gave some of her...
01 August 2013
Egypt after Morsi
But Egypt - with its strategic location, stable borders, large population, and ancient history - has been the principal power of the Arab world for centuries, defining the movement of history there like no other. This implies that the overthrow of...
JOSCHKA FISCHER 01 August 2013
Phikwe Golf Club to host Botswana Life Insurance tourney
Club spokesperson Palalani Moitlhobogi told Mmegi Sport the tournament is expected to attract golfers and non-golfers from around the country. He said that the tournament is one of their biggest and it has always been a success. Moitihobogi...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 02 August 2013
BONA games continue in F/town
The Botswana Netball Association (BONA) northern regional league spokesperson Mercy Kololo told Mmegi Sport that "it's all systems go" for the games. The matches that were called off late last week were to be played over the July 27 weekend, where...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 02 August 2013
First cut
The recent developments taking place within the football fraternity excites me a lot. It is something that any true sport lover will embrace with all their hearts. However reports of fighting at BMC FC, TAFIC and recently Township Rollers are a big...
Dennis Keagile 02 August 2013
Botswana to host crucial Women in Sports 'indaba'
The two-day conference will bring all Zone VI countries together to deliberate on issues affecting women participation in sport. Keaikitse said the conference could not have come at the right time. She said WASBO has been quiet and the conference...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 02 August 2013
Fierce battle expected as BDF VI, Kutlwano clash
The battlefield is the Lobatse Courts as the army side seeks to maintain its dominance over Kutlwano. The men in black will be out to stop the dominance. Kutlwano's only loss in the first round was at the hands of BDF VI. In the first round, Kutlwano...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 02 August 2013
Verdict still not out on Comets, Wonder case
The hearing was supposed to continue on Sunday, but was postponed thrice on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Wonder Sporting officials were told that the matter had been referred to the mother body, the Botswana Football Association (BFA).The secretary...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 02 August 2013
Polokwane City unveil Botswana trio
He penned a deal with Township Rollers, renewed with Mochudi Centre Chiefs and went on to sign for City. Moyana is likely to find settling down in Limpopo easy because his former Chiefs teammate, striker Moloi is also at the club, as well as his...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 02 August 2013
Rollers hope to restore calm with big launch
The event, expected to bring calm after the turbulence that has rocked the Premier League side, starts at 2:00 pm. The club secretary, Khumo Masonya said the event will be one of their biggest this year. "We are going to launch our membership. We...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 02 August 2013
Premier League, beMOBILE clash over club funds
The move might disrupt the league programme and force a delayed start. The BPL and be MOBILE contract stipulates that the sponsor will release funds to clubs for mobilisation at the start of each season. Clubs each receive P100,000 at the start of...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 02 August 2013
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