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In the Wednesday paper
02 May 2014
Astley Gops musical journey so far
His sixth album Dikgato Tsame reflects on his musical journey since he started as a lanky hopeful in 1999. “It have been quite an eventful journey for me filled with all sorts of challenges, faults and of coarse some successes. The album...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 02 May 2014
Tashas World coaction thrills DT
He describes that unforgettable moment saying, “It is like having Beyoncé backing you”. DT rocked the Cape Town international festival alongside some of the continent’s giant acts like The Soil and Tasha’s World...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 02 May 2014
TJ to embark on Danish residence
Dema, who is constantly on the road, said that her trip is a part of the Danish International Visiting Residence programme (DIVA) that houses visiting artists to work on various projects. She said that DIVA ropes in foreign artists for skills...
421,Mpho Tlale,phpB106.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 23:19:00, 02 May 2014
Engineering expo to bridge gap between students and industry
Themed Bridging the Gap Between Students and the Engineering Society, the expo is entirely spearheaded by the university’s engineering students. The expo, which will end on Friday, is expected to attract over 20 industry leaders, engineering...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/09,2013-10-09 10:20:58, 02 May 2014
Kgathi decries view that internship programme is exploitative
Speaking at the handover of the NIP from the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MLHA) to his ministry, Kgathi said he is worried about the common perception that the programme is a source of cheap labour. The programme, started in August 2008, is...
574,Gothataone Moeng,,2013/october/08,2013-10-08 10:54:26, 02 May 2014
Many MPs support changes to marital law
If the bill is passed into law, married couples will be allowed to change their marriage regime from one type to another (either in community or out of community of property) up to a maximum of two times. Presenting the bill for second reading on...
574,Gothataone Moeng,,2013/october/08,2013-10-08 10:54:26, 02 May 2014
BMC thinking of opening butcheries
BMC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Tombale Akolang confirmed to Mmegi during an interview that setting up a chain of butcheries is something the organisation is considering, but would not reveal further details on the matter. However, Tombale said that...
408,Maranyane Ngwanaamotho,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:54:56, 02 May 2014
Tlou boycotts BCP meeting to endorse CC decision
The Friday meeting, according to insiders was called to communicate the party’s central committee decision to not hold primaries in less than six months. Tlou yesterday maintained that the party should have approached him as an affected party...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 02 May 2014
Mochudi tribal staff boycott colonial offices
The boycott follows the issuance of a certificate on March 17 by the Department of Buildings and Electrical Services (DBES) explaining that the offices pose a health hazard and risk and can no longer be used. The acting director of Tribal...
431,Lerato Maleke,phpD4F0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:18:54, 02 May 2014
Mayor laments GCC drainage woes
Speaking at the just ended full council meeting, Nkaigwa said the drainage system is inadequate and cannot effectively serve its purpose. He said the Gaborone Storm Water Master Plan of 2002 indicates that the city lies in a flood plain and extensive...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/09,2013-10-09 10:20:58, 02 May 2014
BoBA finally sends boxers to camp
Previously, BoBA had failed to assemble the teams due to lack of funds. BoBA president, Michael Moroka said they only managed to send the two teams to camp after they received their annual funding from government. The senior team that will campaign...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 02 May 2014
FCC denies BALA, GL event boycott
Francistown deputy mayor Joyce Ndove, who is a commissioner in GL, came out spitting venom saying she was disappointed at the way the FCC treated the event, which took place between March 24 and 28. She said it has become apparent that the council...
429,Patricia Edwin,php845.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 11:20:54, 02 May 2014
BDP members challenges Tafas powers
The motion will be tabled at the BDP’s national council and special congress on Friday and Saturday. The region resolved last Saturday that it is improper for one person to be party legal advisor, electoral board chairman and advisor to the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 16:31:00, 02 May 2014
I was interested in Zebras job - Desailly
He said he had tasked his agent to speak to the BFA about the Zebras post. “My agent was handling everything, but as you are now aware, the BFA settled for Butler,” said Desailly who enjoyed a distinguished club football career in France,...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:53:00, 02 May 2014
Khama fires Venson-Moitoi
The Permanent Secretary to the President, Eric Molale, disclosed in a press release yesterday that Venson-Moitoi has been given leave of absence from her ministerial duties. The release said the Serowe South MP has been redeployed on special...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:05:38, 02 May 2014
Bantsi vows to restore BAA credibility
He said it is a big shame that BAA has lost credibility and trust from international bodies. Bantsi replaced the man who ousted him, Mooketsi Thari at the helm of BAA. “There is need to bring stability at the organisation,”...
418,Mosah Mokganedi,,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:05:00, 02 May 2014
Botswana abstains on General Assembly Crimea resolution
The resolution was adopted by a recorded vote of 100 in favour to 11 against, with 58 abstentions. In explaining Botswana’s decision to abstain, Ambassador Charles Thembani Ntwaagae affirmed that while the Government of Botswana does not...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 02 May 2014
Cresta posts lukewarm results
The group states the static margin shows a continuing downward pressure on room rates and the general inflationary environment, especially in Botswana. According to Statistics Botswana, overall annual inflation rate decreased between February 2013...
441,Boitshepo Majube,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:29:05, 02 May 2014
Divide and rule!
The increment extends to Village Development Committees, old age pensioners, war veterans, and home-based caregivers, amongst others. The decision flew in the face of ongoing negotiations between unions representing public servants and the...
450,Mmegi Editor,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 17:32:19, 02 May 2014
TAWU protests automatic public service salary increment
Last week Ian Khama announced that government will award a four percent salary increment to public servants effective April 1, 2014. On Monday, the Director of Public Service Management Carter Morupisi released a statement to the effect that...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:05:38, 02 May 2014
Boseto Mine gets P920m olive branch
The lifeline will also see the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed company reduce its net debt position by US$91 million from US$158 million to US$65 million. Discovery Country Manager, Mokwena Morulane was yesterday optimistic the...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:51:00, 02 May 2014
Masome ga a na bo
Fa a le koo, tona o ne a bua ka dilo dingwe tse di fatlhang tse di dirwang ke dikereke dingwe. Ga twe o ne a re, go ya ka molao motheo, e tshwanetse gore e re fa ngwaga o fela, dikereke di ntshe pego ya tsone ya madi, go tle go bonwe gore a...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 17:13:00, 02 May 2014
Our heritage [by Sandy Grant]
It has to be said, of course, that this particular celebration was out on its own - there hasn’t been, I believe, anything of the kind, which preceded it, nor is it likely to be matched at any time in the future. This was a...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:30:00, 02 May 2014
Tributes to Sakarea Makgapha
Thank you Zakes Makgapha for who you were I was away at the cattlepost until late last night when I returned to the news of Sakarea Zakes Makgapha’s secretive departure. His being must have been aware of his possible appointment with the...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 02 May 2014
Before
02 May 2014
Remarks by Khama at Botswana National Service Programme
For example we have the President’s Day Competition which allows youth to seek opportunities in the Arts which since 2013 has seen 14,061 participants, the Constituency Competition for the year 2013/14 with 203,830 participants, the CEDA Young...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 02 May 2014
Yes; we can host more and bigger sporting events
Some countries have enhanced their profile by hosting major international sporting events. Some Cities are only known because of the sporting events that they have hosted. How many people knew about Sochi before the recent Winter Olympics? As a...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 19:59:18, 02 May 2014
In Thursday's Paper
02 May 2014
In Tuesday paper
02 May 2014
Desensitisation: HIV/AIDS new frontier
Not because of a decline in government and partner efforts, or significantly lesser funding and certainly not because the virus has been defeated. Rather, the loss in momentum is coming from a gradual desensitisation within a population that is weary...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 02 May 2014
From Botswana Democracy Party (BDP) to Botswana Die- Hard Party (BDP)!
She deliberately risked being called a ‘Western stooge’ by declaring herself a multiparty democracy. By joining the existing and growing number of nations who recognised that multiparty democracy was the in-thing for the future, a model...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2014
The culprits in Botswanas land shortage
Last week tens of thousands of people besieged Oodi Land board premises, each one of them hoping to get one of about 400 available plots in the areas of Dikwididi, Oodi and Modipane. It is easy to understand why so many people would stampede as they...
46962,Greg Kelebonye,phpBE72.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2014
To register such a society is an abomination against God
02 May 2014
In Wednesday's paper
02 May 2014
TNMC confirms departure of Steshenko
Last week Mmegi reported the pending exit, but the organisation then claimed ignorance. This week, TNMC parent company, Norilsk Nickel in Moscow, Russia confirmed having recalled Steshenko following the lapsing of his work contract (at TNMC). It...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 02 May 2014
Sechaba reels under tough alcohol regulations
In the annual report for the year ended March 31 2014, the brewer says although exports rose, local sales of alcoholic beverages’ softened by 2.4 percent as the levy coupled with tough traditional beer regulations dropped total sales by three...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:36:34, 02 May 2014
Deadly TB lingers from Youth Games
A representative from the Urban Development Committee, Tebogo Tshoswane, brought the matter to light on Monday when briefing the Full Council meeting about the Committee’s activities. “It is true that there is a young boy here and nurses...
42385,Setshego Gaobolwe,,2014/june/24,2014-06-24 16:38:00, 02 May 2014
Murder charge hangs over CID officer
Police have confirmed that the officer appeared for an inquest hearing on April 16 in connection with the shooting death of Aupa Elias, who died following an alleged car chase in Mahalapye in the wee hours of September 11, 2012. According to...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/10,2013-10-10 22:37:48, 02 May 2014
Tlokweng land dispute deadline looms
At a meeting addressed by the land board on Monday, it emerged that two weeks after the Land Tribunal ordered the removal of the fence on the property, the family and the church had not done anything. The Tribunal had given the church and the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/09,2013-10-09 10:20:58, 02 May 2014
Exchange programme bridges ODL and conventional education
The Head of the European Delegation to Botswana and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Gerard McGovern yesterday said it would be interesting to see how the initiative, involving participating students from Botswana, Germany and...
574,Gothataone Moeng,, 02 May 2014
Saleshando bids constituents farewell
Saleshando, who addressed Selebi Phikwe West residents at Kagiso Customary Court, has all along made it official that this is his last term of office, as he will not be contesting again. His parting words were that a new broom sweeps much...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:44:37, 02 May 2014
DTCB workers have last laugh
The order came after the Botswana Diamond Workers’ Union (BDWU) representing 26 workers took the company to court seeking an order that the 17 percent salary increment referred to in the parties agreement of October 24, 2008 was applicable to...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:05:38, 02 May 2014
BFA reported govt to FIFA
Evidence shows it was not the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) that blew the whistle as the ruling party has been alleging since FIFA issued an ultimatum to the government two weeks ago. Mmegi is in possession of a letter dated December 15, 2008...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:05:38, 02 May 2014
Herdboy gets 10 years for rape, attempted rape
Last week, the Jwaneng Magistrate Court heard that on March 1, 2014 in Sese, Keoreeletswe accosted a 16-year-old girl, tripped her to the ground, undressed her and was on the verge of raping her when she offered him P900 in her possession. The...
02 May 2014
F/town police net tons of fakes in Chinese shops
Like other places in Botswana, Chinese shops in Francistown stock fake good with labels such as Nike, Polo, Levis, Lacoste, Puma and Adidas. After the raid, some of the items police confiscated include jerseys of popular soccer clubs such as...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:22:55, 02 May 2014
Pharmacists eye home-grown drug manufacturing
At present, Botswana is limited to pharmaceutical wholesaling and distributing, with the products manufactured in other countries such as South Africa and Zimbabwe. The reliance on imports has led to higher prices of drugs when compared to the...
02 May 2014
Fuel import bill shoots to P1.2bn
According to trade figures recently released by Statistics Botswana, fuel imports were valued at P1.2 billion in April this year up from P724 million in January. Diamonds, which have traditionally dominated import commodities, were valued at P870...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:51:00, 02 May 2014
How fast is Africa really growing?
Such data points aside, little is known about the true magnitude of Africa’s growth surge. Data quality in most Sub-Saharan African economies is weak. In many instances, the official data is too out-of-date to tell us much that is useful. The...
02 May 2014
Moore turns down TAFIC job
Moore told Mmegi Sport yesterday that while he appreciates the faith shown in him, he did not have the time to run the club. “I appreciate the confidence they have shown in my ability but I do not have the time and the money to be the chairman...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 02 May 2014
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