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Uganda Lake Albert boat disaster 'killed 251 refugees'
This is a sharp increase on the initial death toll, partly a result of the vessel carrying many more passengers than the official capacity of 80. The boat was taking Congolese refugees in Uganda back to their home country. Boat accidents are common...
Correspondent 28 March 2014
An epoch of Karkstocracy: How the West continues its rule by proxy
This situation has left Botswana under Karkstocratic leadership, which is symbolic of the entire gamut of imperious Western political and economic sabotage. The aim of the sabotage is to keep African countries under Western subjugation and making...
Correspondent 28 March 2014
If our forefathers were to return...
I however would not stop asking myself this question repeatedly. Talk of cornering yourself! The thing is; I conjure all kinds of images. As I read newspapers or listen to radio and watch television; what I hear and see is that...
Correspondent 28 March 2014
BDP women�s league is out of line
Last week the male majority of Kenyan Parliament voted into law a bill on polygamy, which among other things denies the incumbent wives the right to consultation when their husbands take another wife. This move by the male dominated Kenyan...
Correspondent 28 March 2014
Prosecution awaits committal documents in murder case
Thatayaone Tshekiso from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) was acting on behalf of the substantive prosecutor, Chimbisani Sechele. Tshekiso applied for another mention date to be set to appraise the Francistown Magistrate Court on...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 28 March 2014
Police failure stalls case
Pelvis Tshekiso of Matshelagabedi allegedly stole the silver Toyota sedan belonging to Godfrey Sithole at the Francistown Bus Rank. Prosecutor Tawana Kapongo, acting on behalf of Nancy Ebineng, said the case could not go for trial as set because...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 28 March 2014
Students throng education fair
The main fair in Gaborone comes after the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) and other stakeholders went on countrywide mini-tours after a public outcry about the dearth of knowledge about tertiary education. The Gaborone event ends on...
Sharon Mathala 28 March 2014
Gaborone mayor runs into trouble
Councillors Rupert Hambira, Ndiwaani Kenosi and Tshepo Moloko led the onslaught against the mayor’s announcement that P12.9 has been raised for the CBD streetlights and that two contractors are patching up the rain-damaged Gaborone...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 28 March 2014
Man acquitted over medical condition
At first Mangole did not plead guilty of the offence. He told the court that he would not accept to be tried for idling, as he saw nothing wrong with what he did. He said that he wanted to collect some money from a certain relative who promised to...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 28 March 2014
Science parks and economic diversification
In today’s fast world science and economic diversification go hand in hand to improve the strength of technology and independence in every country. One can’t possibly work without the other. To see satisfactory results, the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane 28 March 2014
Consumer Watchdog
As a nation we face more than one of them. One of the most undesirable phenomena we have is financial illiteracy. While we can all read, write and do basic maths very few of us are financially literate. Very few of us. At Consumer Watchdog...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane 28 March 2014
MPs call for quality in youth projects
“We should not only talk about the number of projects but we should talk about their quality, without quality you are just a clown, we want quality products and services which also create quality jobs,” said Mabiletsa. The MP for Tonota,...
Keikantse Lesemela 28 March 2014
Trade balance shoots to P6.5bn in 2013
According to data released on Wednesday afternoon, the merchandise trade figures are a far cry from the P16.4 billion deficit recorded in 2012 when only one month was in surplus. The local economy has recorded rolling merchandise trade deficits...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 28 March 2014
Bakgatla royal shenanigans continue
While the meeting had asked the royals to meet and resolve the issue, Sekai insisted in an interview with Mmegi yesterday that he would not call the meeting as it was not him who had issues about his running of the main Kgotla, but the Kgafela...
Lerato Maleke 28 March 2014
Construction of Kazungula Bridge to start in July
Their evaluation of the Kazungula Bridge and railway project technical proposals was completed in December 2013. However, the communiqué stated that the groundbreaking ceremony to signal the commencement of the proposed...
Boitshepo Majube 28 March 2014
Botswana slips in trade logistics� rankings
The only sector that Botswana scored below hundred is in the logistics quality and competence in which it is ranked 99 out of 160 countries. In customs Botswana is ranked 112, infrastructure 125, internal shipment 129, tracking and...
Boitshepo Majube 28 March 2014
�Standardise SHHA plot allocations�� Hambira
Hambira, a former SHHA chairperson, said that he was surprised to learn that 47 plots were allocated without his involvement during his reign. He said that a standardised procedure would help keep record of people who were allocated plots, the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 28 March 2014
Africa coming of age in standardisation
Mmegi : Please explain in detail the mandate of your organisation (AFSEC)? Johnson: African Electro-technical Standardisation Commission (AFSEC) was established in 2008 after the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) decided to expand its...
Correspondent 28 March 2014
What electorate look for in candidates?
Even thought so much has been heard from aspiring candidates, not enough has been said on what the electorate want. What exactly are the qualities the electorate are looking for in their candidate of choice? At this moment, it is...
Pini Bothoko
| 28 March 2014
BIDPA warns of synthetic diamonds� threat
First sold in the United States in 1958, synthetic diamonds has taken over the industrial diamond market and with the improvement in technology the technical and quality distinction between synthetic and mined stones is fast...
Brian Benza 28 March 2014
MPs back informal sector development
In their responses to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) budget proposals this week, MPs said there was need to develop and protect informal traders, as the informal trade is a source of income for many. MP for Gaborone West South Botsalo...
Gothataone Moeng 28 March 2014
Power tariffs to nearly double by 2018
The Corporation’s CEO, Jacob Raleru told BusinessWeek recently that a blueprint was in place for the BPC to move to cost-reflective tariffs. “We have a plan and according to it, the financial situation of the BPC is expected to...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 28 March 2014
NGO drills govt spin doctors on tobacco convention
The interim executive director of the NGO, Bontle Mbongwe said at the gathering that the training is meant to help the government be compliant with the convention and to understand what tobacco industry interference is. “Public relations...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 28 March 2014
BPC and Eskom � will the dinosaurs disappear sooner or later?
Of course predictions about the future are always built on assumptions and it was assumed at the time that access to telephony had to be based on building expensive land lines- there was simply nothing else. Time and technology...
Roman Grynberg 28 March 2014
Indaba Lodge enters the fray
Apart from being close to Fairgrounds, home to clusters of businesses, and within walking distance from Riverwalk mall, the lodge is also a few kilometres from Tlokweng border gate. That alone gives the lodge added advantage and makes it...
Maureen Odubeng
| 28 March 2014
FCC denies intention to demolish woman�s home
If ever the dreaded bulldozer makes the visit, it will not be a social one, but to demolish the house on that plot. The woman, Mosadisadi Didimalang said she would be inside with her child when the jaws of the monster pummel the walls and quake the...
Patricia Edwin 28 March 2014
�Many women still die during labour� � Bojong
She said this in an interview with Mmegi on the sidelines of their road show pencilled for the Francistown taxi rank tomorrow from 8am to 5pm. The road show aims to educate the public about the importance of donating blood. The theme of the day...
Pini Bothoko
| 28 March 2014
Community-based natural resource management success
The contract is supported by USAID’s Southern Africa Regional Environment Programme (SAREP) and Resilience in the Limpopo Basin Programme (ResiLim), and facilitated by the Kalahari Conservation Society. The aim of the contract is to build the...
Correspondent 28 March 2014
The sun makes Laurent shine
“I’m a natural light photographer. I enjoy exploring it and what it is capable of doing to an object,” she says. One would think the flash on her Cannon camera is for mere decoration, especially when she does her art...
Thato Kala 28 March 2014
Selefu combines cartoons, acting
Meet Simon Seisa, the charismatic cartoonist-cum-actor whose pencil has earned him friends and turned some into instant foes. But of late, Seisa has been attracting a lot of attention as Wasetso on Botswana television’s (Btv)...
Chippa Legodimo 28 March 2014
Violent crime has gone down � Minister
Presenting his ministry’s budget proposals this week, Seretse said violent crimes recorded a significant 15.4 percent decrease in the year 2013. Seretse however said that there has been growing sophistication of crime, which, along with the...
Gothataone Moeng 28 March 2014
Molapowabojang turns 100
This year marks the village’s 100 years of existence. Although the merciless conqueror of the Mfecane era inhabited the area a lot earlier than the village came into being, this piece of history will forever remain part of it. Just two...
Chippa Legodimo 28 March 2014
Chobe faces acute land shortage
“As of March 2014, CLB has managed to survey all the plots in the built-up areas in all the eight villages of the district excluding the arable ploughing fields,” he said. “The scarcity of human settlements in the Chobe District...
Correspondent 28 March 2014
Over 4,000 for Gaborone marathon
According to Thabo Makgato, athletes from 39 countries, including Cuba, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Australia, have registered for the race. The race is divided into four categories; 42.2 kilometres, 21 kilometres, 10...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 28 March 2014
Cllrs express mixed views on street vendors
Nkaigwa admitted that the informal sector continues to play an important role in the society and therefore there was need for continued engagement in an effort to establish cordial working relationship between both parties. Recently, the council and...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 28 March 2014
Seokemong targets upset at Jwaneng Open
Seokemong showed his intention of bagging the championship after his brilliant performance at the recent North West Open tournament in South Africa where he shot 78/81. Pearmain on the other hand shot 81/81, missing the half way cut. Jwaneng...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 28 March 2014
Remembering Swaneng of late �80s, early �90s
His niece, Boitumelo Mosiakgabo (now Tema) and I were the stars of the group having passed our Primary School Leaving Exams (PSLE) with A’s in 1987. As you can imagine, we were a tiny and noisy bunch. Needless to say we were intimidated...
Gasebalwe Seretse 28 March 2014
�Mantshwabisi� discloses no figures
BTO public relations and marketing manager, Keitumetse Setlang declined to shed any information. However, she indicated that they have the figures, which she has not yet disclosed despite a written request. In its annual report, a...
Bame Piet 28 March 2014
What�s the delay with Butler�s assistant
I would understand if Butler wanted to appoint a foreigner, but we know that he is not and has identified someone or some people to be his assistant. The BFA executive ought to give him the benefit of doubt because it will be his head on the block...
Dennis Keagile 28 March 2014
BCP grabs Tshireletso nemesis
Nthobelang confirmed to Mmegi that he has resigned from the BDP saying the ruling party had failed to address their concerns when they complained about primary elections irregularities. He said some electorate in Mahalapye East are not happy with how...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 28 March 2014
Bantsi in BAA come back bid
Bantsi and his committee were toppled through a motion of no confidence in 2011 after being accused of maladminstration. Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) had not released the names of candidates at press time yesterday but reports say that if...
Mosah Mokganedi 28 March 2014
BPL suspends club officials
Police XI coach, Sthando Mogwadi, his assistant, Maitumelo Letlaamoreng and the Motlakase duo of Grembo Kealotswe and Motlamedi Gagomokgwa have been suspended from all Botswana Football Association (BFA) activities pending a disciplinary hearing on...
Staff Writer 28 March 2014
Minister�s political manoeuvres at students� expense
Ahead of a parliamentary debate scheduled for today regarding the academic future of the students, whose performance in Form Five was the worst this year and in the history of the Botswana education system, the ministry this week hurried to make a...
Gothataone Moeng 28 March 2014
Real must overcome psychological fear of Barcelona
Before the El-Clasico on Sunday, no team had beaten Real in 31 games. But the Catalans came to the iconic Santiago Bernabeu and won 4-3. The victory margin flattered because it could have been worse. After the Sunday setback, Real went to Sevilla on...
Staff Writer 28 March 2014
Hand over failure handicaps PASSOBO
PASSOBO vice secretary, Phenyo Makaba has said despite the setback, they are now focused on proceeding even without a proper hand over. He said members of the previous committee refused to hand over the books after they lost elections last May. A...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 28 March 2014
Maape residents threaten boycott over chieftaincy wrangle
Speaking in an interview with Mmegi, two concerned Maape elders confirmed that they had indeed told the Pilikwe-Maape councillor, Gadialala Moiname that they will not be voting alongside the rest of Batswana this year. “We have long registered...
Gasebalwe Seretse 28 March 2014
The gladiators in the title race
Township Rollers Rollers are currently occupying top spot with 53 points from 25 games. Compared to last season, it is a vast improvement for a team which finished eighth. Following their Mascom Top 8 success in the 2011-2012 season, Rollers were...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 28 March 2014
Boko gets temporary relief
The case in which disgruntled BNF members are challenging his party membership was yesterday postponed to April 25, by the High Court in Gaborone. Boko, who is also the president of the opposition cooperation, the Umbrella for Democratic Change, is...
Isaiah Morewagae 28 March 2014
Nasha wanted to be President
She recalls one day when she was addressing a political rally in Gaborone North and one man grabbed a microphone and asked her: “Mmaetsho, re bolelele. A gatwe o batla go tsaya setilo mo go Mogae? Bolela! Nasha says she responded in the...
Bame Piet 28 March 2014
Olopeng bays for Moatlhodi�s blood
Olopeng said the Tonota South MP should be sanctioned because it is clear he does not have the interests of the BDP at heart and that is why he is announcing in public that he is in talks with the opposition. Moatlhodi is talking to the Botswana...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 28 March 2014
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