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The President should account to Parliament

We agree with Keorapetse that the President should be forced, legally, to attend Parliament and be accountable to parliamentarians. Besides, the Constitution of Botswana recognises the President as an ex officio member of the House. In fact it is...

Monitor Editor 05 December 2014

Would a �cartel-lite� or ODEC for Diamonds work?

Given the P25 billion in expansion announced by Debswana in Maun last week costs of extraction will no doubt rise and while production may continue government revenues will surely decline. The obvious question is whether there is another  way...

Roman Grynberg 05 December 2014

Boseto Mine sale talks inch forward

The company has entered into a US$5 million short-term working capital facility with Cupric.  A condition to the facility agreement grants Cupric a period of exclusivity to allow it to complete due diligence, and to allow time for both Discovery...

Keikantse Lesemela 05 December 2014

How political parties used propaganda in the last elections

I grew up in the era of the Cold War where propaganda use was the order of the day. Before I go too deep into many details, allow me to explain what propaganda is and is not. The word propaganda is a Latin word which in a literal translation means...

Richard Moleofe 05 December 2014

Ausi Maggie�s daughter

Because of her studies in television and because she is based ko abroad, Chicken and Mr Kool already treat her as a celebrity. They cherish every opportunity that they have in her company, especially if it is in public or in the mall where they will...

Barolong Seboni 05 December 2014

Tough questions on citizen empowerment

While the questions were specifically about Chinese involvement in the country’s economy, they were generally about showing the government’s lackadaisical attitude on citizen economic empowerment. The Minister of Finance and Development...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 05 December 2014

Kwe keng?

Dithapelo Keorapetse 05 December 2014

BPC posts P114m �artificial� profit

The bailout was needed to plug the gap between the cost at which the utility sources electricity and the price at which it sells it. During the period, the BPC was incurring an average loss of 49 thebe per unit of power sold, up from 28 thebe in...

Mbongeni Mguni | 05 December 2014

Trans-Africa, Sefalana to face competition inquiry

This was revealed this week during a hearing held before a Competition Commission in which the competition enforcement agency, Competition Authority (CA), had applied for an extension of time to carry out investigations. The two wholesalers are...

Isaac Pinielo 05 December 2014

PrimeTime spies nichein replete market

Managing Director, Sandy Kelly sits down with Mmegi Business Correspondent, KEIKANTSE LESEMELA and shares the company’s strategy Mmegi: Briefly tell our readers about PrimeTime Property as a business. Kelly: PrimeTime is a property investment...

Keikantse Lesemela 05 December 2014

In search of an endangered species

MPHO MOKWAPE I know the pain of having an absent father all too well. At my age now, I still wonder what my life would have been like had he been around.  Often times, I play the ‘what if’ game in my mind. Nonetheless, I do thank...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 05 December 2014

I have fulfilled my dream - Muzila

Muzila who joined politics six years ago lost the general elections in Francistown South, but was later brought to the council chambers through special nomination. Muzila recently opened up to Mmegi after being elected the city’s ...

Chakalisa Dube | 05 December 2014

Cries of an abused man

“I was bruised, broken, stripped and humiliated, all in the name of love. I don’t know what’s worse – the pain or the shame,” he recalls. Relating his ordeal, 25-year-old Kwape assumes a sullen look with pain written...

Isaac Pinielo 05 December 2014

Between disillusionment, heartbreak and abuse

Looking at her, Lebogang* (not her real name) is a very beautiful woman who any man would like to marry.  She is the real ‘marriage material’.  She is also the kind of woman other women admire. “I fell in love with Thabo*...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 05 December 2014

Whose child is it anyway?

To whom does a child belong, given the proliferation of single-parent headed households. “Culturally, there used to be a myth that children belong to their mother while fathers give their children material needs,” he said. “It was...

Staff Writer 05 December 2014

Are all men bad?

“Many men have told us that even though they would like to take their children shopping, to buy groceries and clothes and the like, the mothers refuse. “They say all the mothers want is money for child support. “In some cases,...

Staff Writer 05 December 2014

Chinese firm demands P260m from BPC

The demand marks the first shot in what is expected to be a salvo of suits between the two parties centring on culpability for the delays in the construction of Morupule B. According to financials laid before legislators this week, CNEEC has thrown...

Mbongeni Mguni | 05 December 2014

The �unweanable� struggle for power

No, is the general answer from energy sector players on the chances of BPC becoming a profit-making entity that does not rely on state largesse for survival. At present, and as noted in recent years by auditors, the corporation exists solely through...

Mbongeni Mguni | 05 December 2014

Electricity woes: The timeline

1998: South Africa’s Eskom issues a white paper to neighbouring countries warning of probable power shortages starting in 2008 2000: The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Eskom ink an eight-year supply deal to expire in December 2007 for...

Staff Writer 05 December 2014

DIS requests P28 million for systems maintenance

The Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS), for an example, needs P28 million to supplement their operational budget. A recent compatibility assessment undertaken by the department informed the additional budgetary requirement given the...

Baboki Kayawe 05 December 2014

Govt considers housing allowance for public servants

Speaking at the just ended Botswana Public Employees Union’s convention in Palapye, Khama said the allowances would be for lower bands, currently finding it hard to make ends meet under the prevailing harsh economic situation. The President...

Onalenna Kelebeile 05 December 2014

MPs complain about cabinet ministers

The Members of Parliament (MP) raised this concern on Wednesday in parliament. The issue came up after the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Kitso Mokaila refused to answer questions asked by MP for Selebi-Phikwe West Dithapelo Keorapetse on...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 December 2014

Opposition MPs stage walk-out

Opposition whip, Wynter Mmolotsi told the media that ministers are usually not included in parliamentary committees and that is why they are protesting. “At first we were not worried that they decided to include the ministers. But what made us...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 December 2014

You are an irresponsible bunch, minister tells opposition MPs

He told Parliament on Wednesday that it was unfortunate Batswana have elected leaders who will not represent the interests of the people. The Tswapong North MP said the opposition plays a critical role in a democracy and is regarded as a government...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 05 December 2014

Nkaigwa queries alleged GCC over-expenditure

His bone of contention is the awarding of a P2.4 million tender awarded to a private company for the construction of a park in Naledi Central. The facility was constructed in 2012.  According to the Gaborone North legislator, the standard of...

Baboki Kayawe 05 December 2014

Maxy, the epitome of cultural music

When her career started 14 years ago, Maxy just wanted to do music and did not want to confine herself to any particular genre. She was a free soul who just wanted to do something she enjoyed. Ironically the now very popular musician did not want to...

Chippa Legodimo 05 December 2014

Mockingjay uprising storms to box office number one

The latest film Mockingjay, is an American science fiction adventure based on a novel of the same title name, and is the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy, written by Suzanne Collins. This film is Part 1 as the creators have split Suzanne...

Bakang Israel 05 December 2014

Tlhagadikgora promises a big comeback

Tlhagadikgora’s fans, who might have been wondering what became of the musician, will be pleased to know that he is working on an album expected in the no distant future. Tlhagadikgora is working with his newly formed band, which goes by the...

Maureen Odubeng | 05 December 2014

Jean nails inimitable fantasy art

The winner of the Best Outdoor Drawing (China) had his moment when popular gospel band, Hillsong graced his exhibition in China.  His other memorable moment was when he met top Chinese artist, Chen Li from Sichuan Province and Liu Bingsheng...

Thato Kala 05 December 2014

BoBA OGM to tackle funding challenge

Boxing, like other sports disciplines, faces financial challenges, which affects its operations. BoBA public relations officer, Kenny Maragana said the association has numerous challenges including finance and shortage of qualified coaches. He said...

Teichler Rankoa 05 December 2014

Youthful netball squad off to Singapore

That year, the netball Zebras were on a high, which saw them finishing second in the highly competitive games. This time, Botswana kick off their Six Nations campaign on Sunday and the technical team is expected to give junior players a run. They...

Thato Kala 05 December 2014

Botswana ends three-year junior chess hiatus

The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) spokesperson, Keenese Katisenge told Mmegi Sport that they had previously failed to send a team to the competition due to financial constraints. This year, Otsile Mapine will represent the country in the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 05 December 2014

The forgotten foreign legion

Bernard Semakwezi (Zambian) The Zambian arrived as a little known quantity from Malaysia but was soon on every fan’s lips with smashing displays for BDF XI. The lanky marksman was so devastating that traditional giants, Township Rollers were...

Mqondisi Dube | 05 December 2014

Rollers� re-branding an eye catcher

However one of my friends took exception and promised me to watch the space as I will then see what really branding  is. This friend of mine talked of a mother of all launches that would take Botswana by surprise and leave all dumb founded. In...

Dennis Keagile 05 December 2014

Friends of Football taken hostage

My advice to this individual is that he was elevated to his current position by colleagues whom he seemingly appears to have abandoned.  Ba kae bo Mahloane, bo Ramotlhwa, Sebolao etc. The list is very long. Kindly accept this as my personal...

Correspondent 05 December 2014

Fans under spotlight as GU, Gunners clash

Just like last season, the two giants clash at a time when Gunners are enjoying a rich vein of form. The last time the two sides met, a high-riding Gunners had just beaten title favourites, Mochudi Centre Chiefs and BDF XI. However their giant...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 05 December 2014

Montsho verdict out next week

A source said the case is expected to be finalised mid next week with the verdict out before Friday. The athlete faces between six months and two years on the sidelines. “The case is almost done and the athlete will know her fate before the...

Mqondisi Dube | 05 December 2014