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Promise and peril at the turn of the tide
"The horses have vanished. Heroes hop around like toads." - Pablo Neruda, Right Comrade, It's the Hour of the Garden, Chile, 1973 Writing after the French Revolution Immanuel Kant, the German philosopher, noted that 'while the drama of great...
27 August 2013
President must embrace meaningful dialogue for social harmony
The recent Botswana Sectors of Trade Union (BOSETU) Special Congress was held under a very important theme:Meaningful Social Dialogue: A Remedy to Challenges in the Education Sector. BOSETU strongly believes in meaningful social dialogue. This is...
27 August 2013
Issues in education
All over the world schools are continually redefining themselves based on their desire to provide good quality education to their learners in an ever changing landscape and in light of new knowledge. Schools and their education systems are concerned...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 27 August 2013
The winners code
The human being's most important gift is his life. Unfortunately, it is given him only once to live. With that one opportunity comes the only opportunity he will ever have to dream, pursue his dreams and reap the rewards of his endeavours. No...
George Chingarande 27 August 2013
A plea for help for a man who rolls like a ball
The young man, Elija Mosweu, bears a very huge scar on his hip from a burn he sustained when he accidentally rolled into a fireplace in an attempt to warm himself as it was very cold.He had miscalculated the distance, rolled over and ended up on top...
Onalenna Kelebeile
Staff Writer 27 August 2013
Uganda coach relishes Zebras' test
Micho confirmed the Cranes would visit Zebras en route to Istanbul, Turkey where they will camp until their World Cup qualifying decider against Senegal in Morocco on September 7.He is aware that Botswana is also taking the match seriously after...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 27 August 2013
Sevens tournament called off
Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) recently selected a team for the tournament that would have been played on September 7th.According to The Times of Zambia, Zambian Breweries, the main sponsor of the tournament,wrote the Castle Sevens organising committee...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 27 August 2013
Rollers youngsters linked with Ghana move
Mmegi Sport is reliably informed that the club has strong links with Rollers managing director Somerset Gobuiwang.The two stars, 18-year-old Mothusi Luzile and Kgosi Shadrack (19), are currently in the Rollers' books after signing with the country's...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 27 August 2013
TAFIC's factions smoke peace pipe
Addressing TAFIC supporters at the clubhouse on Sunday, Nawa said the situation at the team does not require stopgap measures, but a 'major surgery' to effect long-term benefits to the club.In the past year, the once close-knit TAFIC family has been...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 27 August 2013
National Stadium to be handed over today
Infrastructure, Science and Technology Minister, Johnnie Swartz will hand over the facility to Shaw Kgathi. On Saturday, the stadium will host its first match in over five years when the Zebras play Uganda on Saturday.According to the Botswana...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 27 August 2013
Back stage
Katyn (2007) by the great Polish director Andrzej Wajda is showing on Tuesday 27th of August 2013 only, at the Gaborone Film Society at 7 pm in the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School Historical films intended to teach a lesson by displaying past...
Sasa Majuma 27 August 2013
Keofitlhetse leaves for Miss World next week
She said she is looking forward to the pageant, adding that she has been busy with preparations for the event. "I wake up at 4.30 am to go to the gym. I am also attending grooming and voice training lessons," she said about her preparations.She...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 August 2013
DJ Foxy a proud DJ Zinhle protege
DJ Foxy made a break through to become one of the most recognised talented female DJs in the country.DJ Foxy says her talent was nurtured and perfected at two of the best DJ schools."I have a certificate from one of the best schools in Gaborone, YDJ,...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 27 August 2013
Xilai trial as blogged by the court
The fifth and final day of the trial saw both the prosecution and the defence making closing statements.Prosecutors said Bo Xilai should not be shown leniency because of the seriousness of the charges against him. For his part, Bo once again...
27 August 2013
Army colonel David Parkinson killed in Kenya
David Parkinson and his wife were attacked after the gang of suspected robbers, armed with machetes and a gun, smashed their way into the house in the early hours of Sunday, police said.Parkinson escaped after hiding in a strong room.Parkinson, an...
27 August 2013
Syria's offer to allow UN inspectors in is 'too late'
Foreign powers have been searching for a response since many hundreds of people were killed by poisonous gas on Wednesday last week in the suburbs of Damascus in what appears to have been the world's worst chemical weapons attack in 25 years.The...
27 August 2013
Fifty years later, US marchers urge fulfillment of King's 'dream'
"We believe in a new America. It's time to march for a new America," civil rights leader Al Sharpton told the predominantly black crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.Sharpton and other speakers paid tribute to King and other civil rights...
27 August 2013
SA's traditional happy pill
The Namaqualand herb, Sceletium tortuosum, has been used for centuries by the San as a medicine, stress reliever and mood enhancer.Research conducted by UCT professors on Zembrin, a patented pill form of the herb, showed it had an impact on the parts...
27 August 2013
Mubarak appears in court days after release
Mubarak is facing a retrial on charges of complicity in the killing of protesters during the 2011 uprising.He sat in the defendants' cage along with his two sons, former interior minister, and six security chiefs.Earlier, the separate trial of the...
27 August 2013
Orange flexes its purchasing power
"It is custom for Orange Botswana to annually purchase corporate gifts for its partners and stakeholders, as a way of expressing appreciation for their continued support," a statement from the wireless company said."This initiative comes as part of...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 27 August 2013
ACCA renews partnership with BICA
The deal will enable students to sit exams for both bodies' qualifications. ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, and BICA say the partnership means that students can satisfy the exam criteria for BICA while sitting the ACCA...
MOTHUSI SERETSE
Correspondent 27 August 2013
BTO reins in Khawa Dune Challenge costs
In an interview with Mmegi in Khawa, Sekgororoane said that they have managed to cut costs in this year's event which is in its second year running. She said that although she could not immediately give the total amount of money spent last...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 27 August 2013
A 24-hour joke
The Marikana miners lost a court bid for state funds to pay for their private legal representation, Oscar Pistorius returned to court and on that note a supposed close friend of his, Kenny Kunene, has supposedly left the leadership structures of...
GUSHWELL BROOKS 27 August 2013
SACP: We'll 'comradely' influence COSATU
Communist Party general secretary Blade Nzimande explained his position on COSATU's factionalism on Sunday, walking a fine line after comments directed at the trade union federation's suspended general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and National Union of...
27 August 2013
As I see it
2014 is around the corner and Botswana's 11th general elections are looming large in the horizon. Political parties are on edge, strategising, recruiting new members, mobilising election funds for the battle ahead and predicting their fortunes at the...
Michael Dingake 27 August 2013
Selefu 27 August 2013
27 August 2013
Abolish criminal defamation
This meeting brought together senior governmental officials, national human rights institutions, national journalists associations and civil society organisations to discuss criminalisation of freedom of expression and the safety of journalists in...
27 August 2013
GAD to start commemoration of Men's Day
This move comes after the GAD (formerly Women's Affairs Department) made amendments and developed the gender rights policy, anchored on the human rights policy, to shift focus from solely women to recognise concerns and interests of both men and...
EUNICE MASIE
Correspondent 27 August 2013
Govt denies Khama-CIA link
Botswana government has reacted angrily to a report linking President Ian Khama to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The 'Ground Coverage Report' has caused consternation in Botswana as it states that through International Law Enforcement...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Staff Writer 27 August 2013
Agencies' co-operation behind re - arrest
He fled New Zealand on a fake passport last year.Christopher Ian Crause, 48, was immediately arrested by police and remanded in custody for sentencing after landing at Auckland International Airport at 11.30am on Friday from a flight from Hong...
BELINDA FEEK 27 August 2013
Threat-to-kill accused asks court to pardon him
The 45-year-old old Moremi Moremi pleaded guilty to threatening to kill his erstwhile girlfriend Gloria Kaisara on September 8, 2011 at Tati Siding village near Francistown.He allegedly uttered the words "Ke tsile go go bolaya ke bo ke ipolaya"...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 27 August 2013
The siege of Mafikeng and Sechele's cannon
It lasted 217 days, from October 1899 to May 1900, and turned Robert Baden-Powell, who woild later found the Scout Moveement, into a hero. Boer units commanded by General Potgietus were all out to capture Mafikeng which was a critical link between...
27 August 2013
Human Rights Watch, Evangelical Fellowship join fray
The two independent organisations yesterday expressed their interest to appear as amici curiae, that is, friends of the court, who may offer information on the case, but have not been solicited by either of the parties in the case.High Court Judge...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 27 August 2013
Council chairperson gives BCP activist four hard blows
SELEBI-PHIKWE: Bobirwa Sub District Council chairperson Ishmael Legwaila is alleged to have physically assaulted former BCP councillor Kimbele Malesela during a political rally on Sunday.During an interview, Malesela said the incident took place...
ONALENNA KELEBEILE
Staff Writer 27 August 2013
'Armed robbers' attack Mmegi photographer
There was drama at the Broadhurst Magistrate Court when three of the five accused armed robbers attacked Mmegi cameraman Kagiso Onkatswitse and threatened to kill him.Magistrate Taboka slave denied Sikhumbozo Mpofu, 47, Lytton Dlamini, 41, Milton...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 27 August 2013
Nkaigwa, Mashaba are BMD youth choices
Following a leadership forum of the BMD Youth League in Selebi-Phikwe over the weekend, its president Phenyo Segokgo said they had taken a decision to support other youthful candidates running for parliamentary and council seats in the general...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 27 August 2013
President must embrace meaningful dialogue for social harmony
The recent Botswana Sectors of Trade Union (BOSETU) Special Congress was held under a very important theme:Meaningful Social Dialogue: A Remedy to Challenges in the Education Sector. BOSETU strongly believes in meaningful social dialogue. This is...
28 August 2013
A 24-hour joke
The Marikana miners lost a court bid for state funds to pay for their private legal representation, Oscar Pistorius returned to court and on that note a supposed close friend of his, Kenny Kunene, has supposedly left the leadership structures of...
GUSHWELL BROOKS 28 August 2013
Bafana recall Khumalo for Zebras clash
Khumalo makes a surprise return after only being axed as recent as after the 2013 AFCON finals. The England based player has been in decent form for second division side, Doncaster Rovers.The Zebras and Bafana Bafana were thrown a lifeline after...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 28 August 2013
Students encouraged to consider sports as a business
Phemelo Masilo, an officer at the Department of Youth, Sports and Culture said this when giving his keynote address at the sports coaching course launch on Monday at FCTVE. Masilo said the time has arrived for Batswana to consider sports as a...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 28 August 2013
Transfer window sees 133 players switch clubs
However, it has come out that the likes of Uniao Flamengo Santos, BMC, Extension Gunners and Notwane have also made several new signings. Santos have made 15 signings as they attempt to regain the status they found themselves in during the times of...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 28 August 2013
Cheating evidence emerges at children's athletics competition
According to information reaching Mmegi Sport, there were some parties who were only interested in making money out of the competition.The organisers on Monday managed to find some of the results that were stashed away.They were supposed to have been...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 28 August 2013
Lack of funds forces BAA to trim squad
The association could not send its full quota due to fund restrictions, according to BAA spokesperson, Ipolokeng Ramatshaba. Ramatshaba said they sort sponsorship but were unsuccessful."Sending athletes to such competitions is always a challenge...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 28 August 2013
Deaf students to represent Botswana in SA
. The competition, slated for October 25th, will give the talented students an opportunity to showcase their talent to the world. The filming and competition auditions were held at the Tlokweng community hall last week.BOAD executive director Shirley...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 28 August 2013
Hot air balloons and sand skiing for Khawa 2014?
The event is a tourism excursion that involves quad bike riding spiced with traditional activities. It seems things are looking up for the event as more activities are planned for the third edition next year.The event is organised by Botswana Tourism...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 28 August 2013
Seven-year old SA girl 'shoots friend dead'
A murder case has been opened after the dead girl, a daughter of a farm worker, was shot in the face, reports say.The alleged killer's grandfather has been charged with failure to safeguard a firearm, police added.South Africa has tight gun ownership...
28 August 2013
Couple married 65 years die 11 hours apart
Harold and Ruth Knapke died in their shared room on Aug. 11, days before their 66th anniversary, The Dayton Daily News (bit.ly/16KBNAJ ) reported. He was 91, she was 89.Their daughters said they believe their father willed himself to stay by his...
28 August 2013
Nigerian Islamists kill 14 vigilantes in Bama raid
Local vigilante groups run by youth volunteers have been instrumental in helping the military capture Boko Haram members, but they have also made them a target for the insurgents, drawing civilians further into the conflict.Alhaji Baba Shehu Gulumba,...
28 August 2013
Students fail university admission exam
Nearly 25,000 school-leavers failed the test for admission to the University of Liberia, one of two state-run universities.The students lacked enthusiasm and did not have a basic grasp of English, a university official told the BBC. Liberia is...
28 August 2013
Men's Day is most welcome
This comes after the department, which used to be called Women's Affairs Department, transmogrified itself into GAD after amending and developing appropriate gender rights policies. This year's theme will be 'Keeping Men and Boys Safe, (A) Safe...
28 August 2013
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