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How much will the vote swing in 2014?
As the parties finalise their candidate lists and begin launching their manifestos and candidates, voters and observers will begin to assess their prospects. Since 2009, there has been considerable change in the party system and in political...
Correspondent 04 April 2014
Book Review: Nasha justifies Khama leadership style
Leading critics of President Khama also had a field day claiming that Nasha’s ‘revelation’ supported their longstanding condemnation of Khama’s way of doing things. However, my reading of Nasha’s title...
Correspondent 04 April 2014
Scaling music education down unwise
As a music educator I am concerned about the manner in which some policymakers in education have been treating the music. As a subject there was a realisation of the need that music must be taught in schools. The purpose...
Correspondent 04 April 2014
The four ingredients of delivery
A little over a year the president came back to announce the fourth “D” which stood for delivery. It is important to note that after the first year in office, he came to realise that his roadmap could not be so elaborate without the...
Richard Moleofe 04 April 2014
The power of sharing
Anyway, a lot of things happened in 2008; some good, some bad, some well done and some medium to rare! The two that come to mind that I think were the mark of a good year gone bad, or a bad year turned good, are the power-sharing deal of...
Barolong Seboni 04 April 2014
Monageng�s art tells the story of Tlokweng
And the young artist believes this comes at the right time as he prepares for an exhibition at Alliance Française next month. The concept, he says, is inspired by street culture. “I grew up in the streets of Tlokweng and if you are...
Thato Kala 04 April 2014
A spirit tried and tested with fire
Using funds from the Blank Tape Levy, they had invited people in the “Creative Industry” to submit applications, but after nearly a year of waiting, a single, terse line dismissed my submission as “outside the scope of the Creative...
L M Leteane 04 April 2014
Step forward, then back in transport
Far too often, government departments operate like the proverbial Jekyll and Hyde, eliciting an endless cycle of joy, grief and dismay in citizens. Partly because departments and their actions are, essentially, a product of the composite of humans...
Mmegi Editor
| 04 April 2014
In the Friday paper
Mmegi Editor 04 April 2014
Parliamentary questions and answers
Are Permanent Secretaries still on parastatal boards? Question: Nehemiah Modubule (Lobatse): To ask the Minister of Finance and Development Planning whether government has stopped having permanent secretaries as members of boards in parastatals...
Staff Writer 04 April 2014
Tsiakana�s right brain still intact
A few years back when Kaboyaone Tsiakana showed a lot of potential as a visual artist, he would use his mind’s eye to produce some engaging abstract pieces. Then in 2012 thieves in Tsolamosese attacked him. He sustained a...
Chippa Legodimo 04 April 2014
Borolong villagers mull over second school
The villagers are mulling over a decision to raise funds to construct a community primary school to relieve the one that is currently overcrowded. Borolong Primary School currently has over 1,000 learners whilst a primary school is expected to have...
Pini Bothoko
| 04 April 2014
The spirit of Makgapha
As Sakarea Makgapha left this world for the hearafter sometime between end of Sunday and beginning of Monday, his stories became more alive on the pages The Sunday Standard. The Sunday publication, media exprts have said, is best placed to enter...
Tshireletso Motlogelwa 04 April 2014
BBA use videos to drill SA based star
Botswana Basketball Association (BBA) has said they will ensure he is up to date on preparations through videos of training drills organised by coach Mwelwa Sikwila. Ramabu is one of Botswana’s most illustrious junior...
Thato Kala 04 April 2014
There is nobody like cde Zakes
I have always associated shedding a tear with women. I am an African man, I reasoned. People will construe my feelings to be that of a weakling. I could not help myself though, on Monday upon hearing of the demise of my good comrade Sakarea Makgapha....
Oarabile Mosikare 04 April 2014
Public urges better marketing of Youth Games
In snap survey conducted by Mmegi Sport, some Batswana argue that the organisers are not doing enough to take the games to the people and create awareness. They say the build-up to the games lack hype and excitement that is usually associated...
Mosah Mokganedi 04 April 2014
KDC then and now
However, it is almost ironic that in the midst of all this beauty public servants, usually from the eastern part of the country, have since Independence been reluctant to relocate for work to Kgalagadi. They would cite the long distance from...
Zolani Kraai 04 April 2014
Seokemong targets World Cup of Amateurs
He stands a chance to be selected to play in Japan based on his weekend triumph. The Jwaneng Open was used as a qualifier for the recently introduced Windhoek Lager Africa Jacket Golf Championship to be held in Namibia later this...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 04 April 2014
Khama still unchallenged
In the past, the party’s presidential candidate has not been challenged, despite the processes permitting a contest. Even after announcing the nomination date recently, Mpho Balopi, the BDP secretary general noted that the majority of the...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 04 April 2014
Africa leads in English Premier League support
As a result, the continent has become a valuable revenue stream for what is believed to be the best league in the world. The league, backed by Barclays Bank has an estimated global audience of 4.7 billion. Botswana is among leading nations where...
Mqondisi Dube
| 04 April 2014
Butler calls up local based Zebras players
Goalkeepers: Michael Pepukani, Mwampole Masule (both Township Rollers), Noah Maposa (Gaborone United) Defenders: Moreetsi Mosimanyana (BDF XI), Leutlwetse Tshireletso (Township Rollers), Simisane Mathumo (Township Rollers), Osego Gaotewe...
Mqondisi Dube
| 04 April 2014
Doing what she loves best
In fact, leaving the office of District Commissioner after 13 years in 2008 liberated her from the stringent Public Service Act. The former Francistown DC was now the animated and active politician. After 36 years in the civil service, the...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 04 April 2014
Will Tsodilo Resources save Ngamiland?
There are known and established copper/nickel and silver mines in the south of Ngamiland en route to Ghanzi which are being developed by Discovery Metals (Boseto). The deposits held by Cupric Canyon, a private equity firm with close...
Roman Grynberg 04 April 2014
Leepile the maverick returns
He is still the hyper, fast-talking, walk-running and hearty laughing Tony with no care in the world. But up until recently, the burning fire in his eyes had dimmed. For more than a decade, he had fought one court battle after another, not of...
Pamela Dube
| 04 April 2014
More evidence surfaces in Sebina arson case
Residents of Sebina and surrounding villages believe Ncube is responsible for the spate of murders, thefts and arson that hit their villages between October 2012 and April 2013. Police, however, have said that he is innocent until proven...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 04 April 2014
Tsabong royals square off in chieftaincy row
A near-war of words erupted in Khuis, Kgalagadi South district recently during a cultural day festival where Kgosi Toto took to the podium to lambast his subordinate Kgosi Lorekang. In what was supposed to be his closing remarks at the event, Toto...
Zolani Kraai 04 April 2014
BOFEPUSU to sue over Venson-Moitoi
On Tuesday President Khama appointed Venson-Moitoi to undertake a special assignment within the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, to oversee a strategic plan. In the midst of confusion as to what rule she will be playing, Venson-Moitoi,...
Oarabile Mosikare 04 April 2014
Architects� council to receive govt funding
The Minister on Wednesday said that the proposed amendments to the Architects’ Registration Act were key to lifting the council from the financial crisis that has stymied its progress. “Whilst it is intended that in the long term the...
Isaiah Morewagae 04 April 2014
Chess proves mettle with BNSC nominations
The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) has been nominated for sport code of the year award while International Woman Master, Boikhutso Mudongo and Kelapile Kelatlhilwe will compete in the sports woman and umpire of the year categories respectively. BCF...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 04 April 2014
Sankoyo on the verge of soccer history
Sankoyo commands a healthy lead at the top of the 12-team league with 42 points while their closest challengers BR Highlanders have 38. Two games are left to wrap up the league, meaning that former Premier League side, Highlanders can get a maxim of...
Chakalisa Dube
| 04 April 2014
FCC, Didimalang saga continues
Now, FCC has disclosed that it is busy looking for a plot for the 45 year-old woman Mosadisadi Didimalang in Chadibe so that it can build her a home using its own funds. City mayor James Kgalajwe confirmed that FCC would relocate Didimalang to...
Patricia Edwin 04 April 2014
Confusion over Africa Jacket golf qualifiers
BGU executive committee member, Martin Mogomela said initially the golfer who wins all the four major tournaments - Orange Classics, Botswana Closed, Jwaneng Open and Botswana Amateur was meant to go to Namibia. However, Orange Classics was won by...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 04 April 2014
Army clubs� merger threatens softball stability
Over the years, BDF IX and Scramblers have interchangeably won the national title. “We will have one formidable team and this is going to work well for us. But, for other teams, they will not give us enough competition,” Moremodi...
Thato Kala 04 April 2014
BDF eyes Gripen jet fighter
It is supplied by the Swedish military defence and civil security firm, Saab Grintek Defence. The company has reportedly been lured to Botswana by the country’s robust military spending. The BDF’s annual purchasing budget has...
Lawrence Seretse 04 April 2014
F-5 fighter jet Cold War relic
The ‘Freedom Fighter’, it was called during its prime features in Tony Scott’s famous flick, Top Gun that reminiscently had a number of F-5Es and F-5Fs in latex wash-off paint as the fictional MiG-28s battling against the US Navy...
Lawrence Seretse 04 April 2014
Fearless Gunners eye Chiefs� scalp
Though Chiefs have won their last four games, Gunners’ assistant coach, Thabo Motang has said they do not fear them. “It is not by fluke that they are where they are currently. They are a strong team and they deserve that respect....
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 04 April 2014
�Leave Khama alone or die� � MP warned
“Madam Speaker, yesterday I asked a question about former vice president, now President Ian Khama’s sabbatical leave. In the evening I got a phone call from Honourable Moyo saying that if I continue asking questions about Khama I...
Bame Piet 04 April 2014
Venson-Moitoi appointment unconstitutional
Also, the constitutional provision for Cabinet Ministers is 16, but with this week’s shocking reshuffle it has increased the number to 17. On Tuesday, President Ian Khama announced that he had granted leave of absence to former Minister of...
Bame Piet 04 April 2014
Shumba forecast depressed coal prices
In its consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the half year, ended December 31, Shumba Coal states that in the reporting period they have seen the continuation of the depressed environment for junior miners seeking to raise...
Boitshepo Majube 04 April 2014
Defend labour laws or resign�BCP tells Batshu
Kekgonegile said this yesterday in response to the recent release of the unilateral four percent increment to non-unionised public sector workers. He said as the custodian of labour relations Batshu should act fairly as he knows that...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 04 April 2014
Diamond rebound powers 2013 economic growth
Last year’s increase in the rate of growth reversed a three year streak in which the economy grew at a slowing rate. In 2010, the economy grew by 8.6 percent but slowed down to 6.2 percent the next year before further declining to 4.3 percent...
Brian Benza 04 April 2014
Foreigners have ripped us off, Khama says
“Batswana we have been ripped off by foreigners (re jelwe ke batswakwa) and there is nothing we can do,” Khama said at a Kgotla meeting in Tlokweng yesterday. He cited the Palapye glass project, the delayed Sir Seretse Khama...
Isaiah Morewagae 04 April 2014
Botswana falls in trade enabling rankings
This represents a significant slide in rankings from position 54 that the country achieved in 2012. In 2010 Botswana was ranked at position 53. Published every two years, the Global Enabling Trade Report assesses the quality of...
Boitshepo Majube 04 April 2014
Fresh gridlock grips SACU
BusinessWeek: Please shed light on the new trade commission we understand the government is establishing. Makgato-Malesu: It was agreed in terms of the 2002 SACU Agreement that member countries would set up their own commissions whose job would be...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 04 April 2014
�Batlokwa responsible for own demise
Addressing a Kgotla meeting in the village yesterday Khama admitted that there is serious shortage of land in the village but apportioned blame to some residents for their own demise. Khama said according to the number of land transactions...
Isaiah Morewagae 04 April 2014
BOCRA audits mobile operators billing platforms
BOCRA communications Manager, Jericho Keletso explained to Mmegi that audit of Telecommunications Operators billing systems to be done in the BOCRA financial year 2014/15 commences in April 2014 and ends March 2015. He said this audit would be done...
Keikantse Lesemela 04 April 2014
Power woes to restrict growth to under 5%
Powered by a rebound in diamond production, the economy beat analyst’s expectations to grow by an impressive 5.9 percent in 2013 reversing a three-year streak in which the economy grew at a slowing rate. In 2010, the economy grew...
Brian Benza 04 April 2014
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