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Mbongeni Mguni 07 February 2014

"Who was I when I wasn�t looking"

Harvard Square: A Novel, is narrated by an Egyptian Jew from Alexandria. He is 26, already a looser and a failed graduate student. He has a second chance at passing his comprehensives and pursuing his doctorate at Harvard University. It is...

Mbongeni Mguni 07 February 2014

Telling stories for world to see

MMEGI: How different are you from the competition? MOTSUMI: I do film for television. I tell stories that are local, real, moving, entertaining and authentic. I follow global television/film structures and format that’s why my productions are...

Mbongeni Mguni 07 February 2014

Celebs do Valentine�s Day

Shops are already filled with gifts for customers to buy for their loved ones. While some cannot wait for the day to finally arrive, others do not understand what the fuss is all about.  They rather wish it passes by quickly.  Either way...

Kgomotso Molelekeng 07 February 2014

Baikwadi persues pottery as a business

While her peers dream of being doctors, nurses, artists and models Baikwadi told Arts & Culture that pottery has stolen her heart.  She never knew that one could make beautiful pieces of art using clay. She said that even though she moulded...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 07 February 2014

'Contemporary dance yet to be understood'-Kola

However the founder of the group, Andrew Kola, says despite their years in the industry he has concluded that people do not understand dance. He says the audience still does not get the idea or motivation behind contemporary dance,...

Mpho Tlale 07 February 2014

BTC needs a strategic partner - former PEEPA boss

As part of the privatisation process, all backbone assets have been transferred to BoFiNet, a development that has levelled the playing field in the industry and could curtail the BTC’s profitability. Speaking at the First National Bank...

Boitshepo Majube 07 February 2014

Ngami fishermen in lucrative export deal

After a closed door meeting with the Lusaka-based company officials in Maun on Monday, Chairman of Lake Ngami fishing cluster, Bareetsi Bogaisang, told Mmegi that the deal has been finalised.  He said his cluster would sell 30-40 tonnes of fish...

Boniface Keakabetse 07 February 2014

"Help! The bank keeps saying I owe more"

BusinessWeek: Your data shows that 26% of complaints received last year were about personal loans, followed by ATMs, mortgages, unauthorised debits and fund transfers. What are the challenges with personal loans? Maotwanyane: Let me...

Mbongeni Mguni | 07 February 2014

KBL faces uncertain future

Of  late, Sechaba Brewery Holdings, which holds 60% equity in the Kgalagadi Breweries group, has been the subject of intense market speculation following its shock announcement last December that it was weighing a Botswana Stock Exchange...

Mbongeni Mguni | 07 February 2014

Badminton squads for Youth Games named

The Senior Championships will be held in April with the Africa Youth Games following in May. BBA spokesperson Thabo Kgaswane said they had started preparing for the Africa Youth Games. He said players would be called for a major training camp next...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 07 February 2014

Metropolitan gives chess a cash boost

 The sponsorship has been increased from P80, 000 to P108, 750. Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) spokesperson Keenese Katisenge told Mmegi Sport yesterday that Metropolitan Botswana has a longstanding relationship with BCF, dating back to 2006...

Arthur Simuchoba 07 February 2014

Netball shelved to make way for Youth Games

"The country will be hosting over 54 countries which will be participating in different sports code, netball included," explained Kelebogile Maplanka,"BONA’s publicity secretary this week Maplanka dismissed suggestions that the league was...

Shingirai Madondo 07 February 2014

Only a miracle will see Zebras qualify for AFCON 2015

Despite unrest back home, the Libyans were like a breath of fresh air throughout the tournament. The Libyans were quite enterprising and this forced me to think of our own situation here in Botswana. Do the Libyans have a good grass...

Shingirai Madondo 07 February 2014

Serowe Stadium ready for use next month

"The Serowe Stadium is expected to be opened for use early next month. And this will help the situation at the Palapye Swallows grounds," said Botswana Premier League chief executive officer (CEO) Bennet Mamelodi Mamelodi.  Some soccer critics...

Shingirai Madondo 07 February 2014

Enduring racism in small town South Africa

It was John Cradock, the governor of the Cape Colony, who had given Graham his orders. Cradock had some experience in these matters. He had crushed anti-colonial rebellions in Ireland and India before being posted to Cape Town. In 1812, he...

Shingirai Madondo 07 February 2014

BDP state lacks intuitive logic of development

This is due to the fact that the BDP Government does not have the conviction that the introduction of a manufacturing sector would solve the fundamental economic problems of the time. BDP State lacks a better understanding of the mechanisms...

Shingirai Madondo 07 February 2014

Ndaba - A candidate of a generation

In those rare moments, when such a person comes along, we need to put aside our plans and reach for what we know is possible. Often, such individuals are remarkably humble, and it is the responsibility of those who know them well to share...

Shingirai Madondo 07 February 2014

Farewell,Mma Olsen

She was the Managing Editor of The Botswana Gazette, a private newspaper that is one among the many striving to offer the public an alternative from the state-run media. In the interest of free and fair reporting under growing hostility towards the...

Shingirai Madondo 07 February 2014

I swear thats the last game that Botswana will ever sell alive...

Shingirai Madondo 07 February 2014

Alluring BCP, BDP battle for F/town in the offing

Come general elections next October, BCP secretary general, Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang promises changes in the control of the Francistown East, South and West constituencies. Buoyed by the recent victory in the Francistown West by-election that was...

Ryder Gabathuse | 07 February 2014

Bye bye Mma Ollie

Her favourite example was that she religiously watched foreign news on television by different broadcasting stations and that their reporting will always be different. The facts are the same but the approach is different. Mma Ollie’s counsel in...

Oarabile Mosikare 07 February 2014

Response to the 2014 Budget

Unfortunately, the swearing in of Dr Habaudi Hobona was deliberately boycotted by the President of the republic, who had in the past ensured that he was present in the House when members who had won by-elections took their oath, starting with...

Oarabile Mosikare 07 February 2014

My vote;my sister,my leader

Bitter sweet! The two words that best describe this week for gender and politics.  Bitter because here in our corner of Botswana, we are bidding farewell to the icon of gender, politics and media, Clara Olsen. Bitter in the...

Oarabile Mosikare 07 February 2014

Political women face cultural barriers

When she was sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) this week, Dr Habaudi Njiro Hobona made history as the first woman MP from the ranks of the opposition since Botswana's independence. Botswana Congress Party’s Dr. Hobona,...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 February 2014

Marobela gears for more BDP battles

He told Mmegi that the controversial primary held last year for the by-election served as the primary for the general elections as stated by the party. Therefore, there can be no fresh primary, unless the issues that he has raised are addressed. He...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 07 February 2014

Pheto and Sebele appeals before central committee

The first appeal was from Kabo Sebele, who is challenging the decision of the regional committee. Sebele lost to Molepolole North Member of Parliament,  Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri and his protest was dismissed by the regional committee. ...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 February 2014

Floods leave residents homeless in Charleshill

The heavy downpour lasted from Monday to Wednesday resulting in floods that damaged the local primary school. The floods left staff houses and classrooms at Kalkfontein School submerged in water. Charleshill District Officer, Keolopile Leipego said...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 07 February 2014

25 years for former death row inmate

Kgati was sentenced to death by Lobatse High Court judge Mercy Garekwe in January last year after she found no extenuating circumstances that could persuade the court to impose a sentence other than capital punishment on Kgati. However, in their...

Isaiah Morewagae 07 February 2014

Boko to solicit feel of Kanye constituents

Though the venue is not yet decided, some BNF members say the meeting will be held at Marapalalo Hall. Of late, Boko and his party central committee have been consulting and visiting members to hear their concerns.  So far the members do...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 February 2014

Almost P12m more to pay farmers

According to principal public relations officer in the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Boikhutso Rabasha, they had to source funds from elsewhere to pay farmers or suppliers who had sold their small stock to them.  The small stock was to be...

Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 07 February 2014

Rape convict learns the hard way

Molatlhegi Jonas was convicted and sentenced to 20 years for rape and five years for robbery both of which run concurrently.  However, he was contesting his rape sentence saying that it was too 'stiff'.  The Court of Appeal found that Jonas...

Sharon Mathala 07 February 2014

Francistown's self-reliance overdue

His comments follow the presentation of the national budget last Monday by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo. Ibrahim, a respected businessman who is also a past president of the business think tank, BOCCIM,  said...

Patricia Edwin 07 February 2014

Cocaine trafficking: lessons for Africa

  West African governments and the international community had been caught napping. This was indeed alarming: trafficking routes were in place, the criminal networks involved were firmly entrenched, government officials had been...

Patricia Edwin 07 February 2014

Drug abuse high amongst youth

While many young Batswana admit to using drugs because they are easily accessible, others say they use them so that they are seen as 'cool'.  For local Motswako and hip-pop artist Phakiso Makhiwa, famously known as PK Maada,...

Patricia Edwin 07 February 2014

Confessions of a codeine junkie

Nineteen year-old Mompati has just completed his Form Three at Bokamoso Junior School and he performed fairly well. He lives in Gaborone's high-density neighbourhood of Bontleng with his older brother Phemelo, a varsity dropout who has no job...

Lawrence Seretse 07 February 2014

Portrait of a druggie

He keeps looking over the frame of his dark glasses and turning to look over his shoulder, as if looking out for someone. His image is that of a dog-tired young man in need of a fresh hair cut. His ‘When Metallica Ruled The World’...

Lawrence Seretse 07 February 2014

Nico face another Chikwanda torment

Chikwanda is seeking a third win in a row against Nico when he leads Matebele into the second leg of the semi-final of the Mascom Top Eight tournament in Selebi-Phikwe. A fortnight ago, he won the first leg 5-2 and followed it up with a 2-1 victory...

Chakalisa Dube | 07 February 2014

GU, Chiefs face tough CAF ties

Moatlhaping is said to be attending to personal problems and could not travel with the team. The striker has been in the news lately after he was put on the transfer list before he starred in his club’s 4-0 demolition of Uniao Flamengo Santos...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 07 February 2014

FIFA wades into BFA technical director storm

FIFA technical development officer, Mauritian Govinden Thondoo, was in the country recently and together with Patrick Onyango interacted with the then technical director-in-waiting. BFA chief executive officer, Keith Masters was also present. Upon...

Thato Kala 07 February 2014