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BOFEPUSU wades into 'corrupt judges' saga

While the federation acknowledges that it prefers certain judges over others when it comes to labour matters, it questions the allocation of constitutional cases to certain judges who often end up ruling in government's favour. In a scathing letter...

Mosarwa Othusitse 16 October 2013

Phikwe attracts big projects

SPEDU spokesman, Kenneth Boikhutshwane has said that his wish is to see business people shuttling between Selebi-Phikwe and Gaborone in the comfort of chartered aircraft. "Think around it because it would help SPEDU in its diversification drive," he...

Onalenna Kelebeile 16 October 2013

BPOPF launches window to secure in pensions

The option to switch portfolios can only be exercised by members who intend to retire in three years.    "The reason for offering the option to members with a three year time period to retirement is because the conservative portfolio's...

Boitshepo Majube 16 October 2013

US shutdown worries Khama

"The US government shutdown is a drag on the world economy," Khama told a consultative meeting with civil servants in Tatisiding. "If the Americans do not agree by October 17, 2013, then the US would plunge into another recession in a space of about...

Shingirai Madondo 16 October 2013

In Wednesday Paper

Shingirai Madondo 16 October 2013

Air Botswana needs to up its game

A week hardly passes without the airline delaying its customers for local or international flights.  A few weeks ago, the airline left a group of Japanese tourists stranded at Maun Airport.  More and more stories are reported on cyberspace...

Mmegi Editor | 16 October 2013

Out!!!

Mmegi Editor 16 October 2013

Could our judiciary be corrupt?

It is strange that of all the circulars the Chief Justice could issue in 2013 and towards the tail end of the year had to be one in which he insinuates that he is heading a corruptible judiciary.  There is nothing in the Circular as to the...

Correspondent 16 October 2013

BMC turns to private players

The state of equipment at the old facility is a concern for compromising standards.  Speaking during a media tour of the Lobatse plant on Monday, BMC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Akolang Tombale, said talks were at preliminary stages with...

Baboki Kayawe 16 October 2013

First Division North rocked by match fixing

During the meeting meant to finalise the 2013/14 fixtures, clubs complained about the increasing incidents of match fixing involving referees. At a meeting held in Francistown on Sunday, the clubs agreed to channel part of their grant money to the...

Shingirai Madondo 16 October 2013

GU title credentials under scrutiny

However they have been disappointing, winning only one of the four matches they have played so far. They have drawn twice and lost against Notwane. They are 10 points behind leaders, Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Their title credentials are expected to be...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 16 October 2013

Rugby teams question national team selection

Only players from Botho University, the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Cheetahs, the Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA), the University of Botswana Rhinos and Gaborone Hawks made the national team. The team leaves for Namibia this week to...

Calistus Kolantsho | 16 October 2013

Gumbo linked with GU job

Part of the GU management is reportedly rooting for Bright's dismissal following a poor start to the season that continued with the 2-1 loss to Notwane last Friday. The club's top brass is reportedly unhappy with the team's run so far. GU is...

Thato Kala 16 October 2013

Nnunu rules the roost

The artist's debut album, Mmasonoko has already won two BOMU awards and its reception has been overwhelming, even internationally. The dazzling songbird and fashion icon has just completed two European tours and is set to return to the continent...

Gasebalwe Seretse 16 October 2013

Ramonyaku's artistry documented on DVD

It is a combination of cultural celebration and his ability to use mythical amusement to tell stories.  At the same time, it could serve as a real mind teaser for those who might have been showing little interest in this kind of music. In the...

Chippa Legodimo 16 October 2013

Nyabidzogha outclasses opponents

The traditional dance group impressed with the hosanna style that sent the audience at Masunga Community Hall into a frenzy.  The dancers had the audience eating from their hands as the crowd responded to their every move with screams,...

James Kgosi 16 October 2013

Is compulsory voting the answer to voter apathy?

Wikipedia describes compulsory voting as "a system in which electors are obliged to vote in elections or attend a polling place on voting day. If an eligible voter does not attend a polling place, he or she may be subject to punctive measures such as...

Edward Mpoloka 16 October 2013

Hands off my students - principal

Since 2010, the school has had 19 students drop out of school due to pregnancy and 20 deserted the school for unexplained reasons. Speaking after the prize-giving ceremony held at the school last Friday, Nfila said: "Last year we had seven students...

Pini Bothoko | 16 October 2013

Batshwareng tackles poverty head-on

Born and raised in Molepolole, Batshwareng started his own business after realising that many of his peers were struggling to survive as they were unemployed. Upon completion of his Cambridge in 2010, he started selling hip hop merchandise, which he...

Kgomotso Molelekeng 16 October 2013

Botswana ranks 2nd in 2013 Ibrahim Index

Botswana is one of eight countries to have remained consistently in the IIAG's top 10 since 2000 - along with Cape Verde, Ghana, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa and Tunisia. The 2013 IIAG provides full details of Botswana's performance...

Correspondent 16 October 2013

BCP modifies its affirmative action

Adopted at its July congress in Selebi-Phikwe, the BCP's affirmative action policy states that the party could handpick competent women, youth and the disabled to contest general elections as well as give them preference when they seek key positions...

Chakalisa Dube | 16 October 2013

TNMC rescues three families

TNMC Managing Director Sergey Steshenko performed groundbreaking ceremonies yesterday at respective family compounds, as work on the projects is about to begin. The three families that will receive houses this year were gleeful in their gratitude...

Patricia Edwin 16 October 2013

National blindness programme broadens approach

Speaking at the Sekgoma Memorial Hospital during this year's World Sight Day recently, the minister said a study conducted in Botswana among adults aged 50 years and above in 2006 revealed that 3.7 percent of the population is blind. She said the...

Botho Baputaki 16 October 2013

Maun nurses claim they foot bill for official trips

The nurses say they later claim a night-out allowance that is P129 per night while they had to look for accommodation or sleep at the nearest hospital.  Another nurse said they sometimes escort patients to Princess Marina Hospital and are...

Mosarwa Othusitse 16 October 2013

Special Constables caught in a bind

In an interview with Mmegi, a special constable (speaking on condition of anonymity) in Broadhurst/Phakalane says he completed his five-year term in December last year. "I have called their office countless times but have always been given the same...

Eunice Masie 16 October 2013

DPSM, BOFEPUSU back in court

Yesterday Judge Abednico Tafa set the matter for arguments tomorrow (Thursday). The date was set after the court heard that the two parties had failed to resolve their differences out of court. The two parties reached a stalemate last Friday when...

Isaiah Morewagae 16 October 2013

Africa maps way to COP 19

To that end, African environment ministers and experts have gathered in Gaborone for a two-day conference to agree on the continents' position on issues of climate change. Speaking at the opening of the conference yesterday, the Director and...

Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 16 October 2013