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Africa, the United States, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act

In fact, a forecast by The Economist and IMF for 2011-2015 for African countries shows them pulling ahead of Asian countries in terms of growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). One reason for this optimism is The African Growth and Opportunity Act...

Correspondent 11 September 2015

Microsoft urges business community to embrace Windows 10

Microsoft Windows business division director, Rotimi Olumide told BusinessWeek that the objective of the conference was to provide key decision-makers, from across different segments, with information on the benefits and potential of Windows...

Pauline Dikuelo | 11 September 2015

Breathing room for much maligned Butler

After a promising but barren run, the Zebras finally put the puzzle pieces right with a thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso last Saturday. The tenacity, drive and zeal had been restored. It was a refreshing upgrade from the languid...

Mqondisi Dube | 11 September 2015

Engen’s profits grow despite low oil prices

During the half-year period ended June 30, 2015, the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed petroleum firm recorded a 25 percent increase in gross profit to P148 million from P118 million in the same period last year. Engen Botswana’s managing...

Isaac Pinielo 11 September 2015

Judiciary crippled as judges go to war

In his founding affidavit filed in court Wednesday, one of the suspended judges, Justice Key Dingake, revealed that each one of them has a minimum of 300 active files. Dingake said this translates to 1,200 files that would need to be managed and/or...

Oarabile Mosikare 11 September 2015

Witchcraft, tribalism in judges' war

In a signed petition to the JSC, dated August 17, 2015, the 12 judges, including the suspended four, allege that it was difficult to serve under Dibotelo’s leadership. In terms of the annexure filed on record, the suspended judges: Key Dingake,...

Mpho Mokwape | 11 September 2015

Even from the skies, Okavango’s poverty is clear

MAUN: Health services facilities in the Okavango sub-district are in dire straits and in urgent need of attention, if the revelations made during a recent SADC military operation in the area are anything to go by. Exercise Blue Okavango, carried out...

Boniface Keakabetse 11 September 2015

BOFEPUSU concerned about Judiciary crisis

Judicial function is sacred and the judges are to be seen as noble and revered men and women of high agility. The management and leadership within judiciary should therefore be in excellence. With the current ongoing within our judiciary we are...

Correspondent 11 September 2015

Man kills girlfriend, hangs himself

Machaneng police station commander, Superintendent Peggy Vakalisa confirmed the incident. “On Monday morning we received a report that a certain man was found hanging from a tree a few kilometers from the village. Members of the police rushed...

Bonte Seepi 11 September 2015

Khama refuses suspended judges’ demands

Patient Thuto, the lawyer for the four suspended judges - Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang – had, on September 3, written to the President demanding that the suspension be rescinded and the panel appointed to...

Oarabile Mosikare 11 September 2015

Two judges lend support to suspended colleagues

On Wednesday, Justices Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang, filed an urgent application to interdict the sitting of the tribunal appointed by President Ian Khama to investigate their conduct. They also want their...

Oarabile Mosikare 11 September 2015

Hands off my Chief Justice - Khama

The President suspended the four after an unprecedented move by Chief Justice, Maruping Dibotelo, who reported  them to the police for investigatation, for receiving a housing allowance while residing in government houses. The four judges are:...

Mpho Mokwape | 11 September 2015

Rollers factions reach common ground

Although details of their agreement are still sketchy, there are reports that the two camps have agreed to form an interim committee that will run the club until a permanent solution is found. The two camps have reportedly reached an agreement to...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 11 September 2015

CDC opposition councillors unite

BCP councillor for Khurumela ward, George Makhura, said the opposition has been working in solidarity ever since the commencement of the new council meeting. “We have been supporting each other in many instances but we were not a single...

Koketso Kgoboge 11 September 2015

BDP at its wit’s end - Boko

Boko, who was accompanied by the UDC leadership, said his party was readying itself for a take over in the 2019 general elections and now they were putting the right things into place.He was addressing a press conference here on Wednesday.He was...

Chakalisa Dube | 11 September 2015

Chiefs edge Satmos

The win moved Chiefs to third spot with 10 points while Satmos is dicing with early relegation battle on position 14 with just a single point. The game, which attracted a large crowd, was entertaining as Satmos refused to be bullied. The game...

Ivy Matlho 11 September 2015

Mysterious fire destroys exhibit in police custody

The state alleges that Wazha Nthoiwa, Nchidzi Bakhobi, Terence Molefe, Tholego Mphapho, Galemong Latlhelang and two others acting jointly, set fire to an exhibit room and in the process, burnt dagga that was inside the room at Botswana police...

Lebogang Mosikare | 11 September 2015

Sankoyo braces for bumper crowd against Rollers

Sankoyo team manager, Odirile Sibanda, told Mmegi Sport they had made proper arrangements to cater for the expected large turnout.  Five  access points would be opened and, if need be, two more would be available. Sibanda said they wanted...

Boniface Keakabetse 11 September 2015

Charity work, spirituality, love and life

Standing before this tree recently, I asked Nomsa Mbere what she made of the unusual trunk, explaining to her that most people said they saw foetuses entangled together. She took a brief look at the tree and with her slow, soft tender voice replied:...

Thalefang Charles | 11 September 2015

Why Europe conquered the world

In the discussions about the underdevelopment of Africa, liberal intellectuals are highlighting colonialism. So are socialists but adding capitalism. In my view, this is mostly quite correct but only for a limited period from 1850 up to this date and...

Correspondent 11 September 2015

CAF to discuss Zebras’ pitch invasion next month

BFA president, Tebogo Sebego has conceded that sanctions are looming after Zebras’ fans invaded the pitch at the end of their game against Burkina Faso here last weekend. Sebego said the charge ranges between US$5,000 and US$10,000. What...

Pini Bothoko | 11 September 2015

Notwane, Santos clash in unfamiliar territory

Both sides lost their first league matches last weekend and pride will be at stake when they meet. Notwane have beefed up their squad by including two South African players, Sithembile Mduqi and Tshepiso Motadi in the line up. Notwane coach,...

Calistus Kolantsho | 11 September 2015

As we grapple with divorce

The latter is the most painful, second to a murder trial. This is the time when the judge has to dissolve a union that has been there for years, even decades, that has united two or more families during that period. At stake are not only the estates...

Mmegi Editor | 11 September 2015

Botswana needs a new national security strategy

It would be totally extravagant for any government to make such an important review without committing all other stakeholders who matter in the equation. I am aware that this review would include agencies such as the intelligence, prisons and the...

Richard Moleofe 11 September 2015

Madness at the judiciary: What can Parliament do?

The suspended judges, namely Key Dingake, Mercy Garekwe, Ranier Busang and Modiri Letsididi are effectively accused of instigating a rebellion. The issue started with an alleged accusations on the Judges by the Chief Justice that the judges are...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 11 September 2015

P60,000 for Pick ‘n Pay cycling challenge

The bumpy and rocky Mokolodi terrain route includes distances of 55km and 36km and fun run routes of 20km and 5km. The event is organised by Gaborone Cycling Club (GCC) and will attract juniors, masters and veterans to battle it out for the P1, 500...

Mompati Tlhankane | 11 September 2015

Did Moses really write the Book of Genesis?

We also saw how Setswana unearths or confirms the etymology and true meaning of key terms like gods (Illui), Lulu, Adam, Eve, Eden and Paradise. This week we examine more closely Moses himself and whether he indeed wrote Genesis, as it is commonly...

L M Leteane 11 September 2015

Russia agree to re-send wrestling mats

The mats were shipped to Durban, South Africa but remained uncollected until they were returned to Russia in July. He told Mmegi Sport yesterday on his return from the World Wrestling Congress, that was held in Las Vegas, that new arrangements have...

Calistus Kolantsho | 11 September 2015

Water Crisis

Brian Benza 11 September 2015

Botswana ranked Africa’s preferred retail address

According to the authoritative 2015 AT Kearney Africa Retail Development Index (ARDI), which ranks the top 15 African countries according to market attractiveness for retail expansion, only Gabon is more attractive than...

Brian Benza 11 September 2015

Budget deficit seen narrowing in 2016

In a revised 2016-2017 Budget Strategy Paper (BSP) released yesterday, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning said the proposed budget for 2016-2017 financial year projects total revenues and grants to reach P55.69 billion, an increase of...

Brian Benza 11 September 2015

SA power tender lights up coal sector

According to experts, even if one of the three companies secures half of the supply contract on offer, or 300MW, the project will still rank among the largest in the private sector, in terms of capital investment. At present, experts conservatively...

Mbongeni Mguni | 11 September 2015

BURS partners with CIPA to ease doing business

The MOU is expected to expedite the delivery of services to businesses, by their respective entities. Through the partnership, CIPA will assist BURS with statistics and companies’ information required for the global forum on transparency and...

Pauline Dikuelo | 11 September 2015

Gvt weighs Khoemacau 15% stake option

The mining company, which bought off Boseto Mine from Discovery Metals this year, is building a 50,000 tonnes a year copper mine near Somelo, in the northwest. Khoemacau regional manager, Johannes Tsimako told BusinessWeek that the government has...

Brian Benza 11 September 2015

Letshego obtains Tanzanian banking licence

Since April this year, the microlender has been running a series of cautionary notices stating that it has agreed to become a 75 percent shareholder of a deposit-taking financial institution that specialises in micro finance by way of subscription...

Isaac Pinielo 11 September 2015

‘The worst scammer ever’

The sad fact is that scammers have existed since the dawn of humanity and they will probably be the last to die out. They are a part of our existence and just like all other species they are evolving. Gone are the days when the only scam was the...

Consumer Watchdog 11 September 2015

FAQs

* How much does it cost to get a book published? It cost nothing. A publisher publishes your book for free, that is if they think your book is up to their standard and they can find a market for it. The publisher’s job is to edit, design,...

Lauri Kubuitsile 11 September 2015

Mandisa, the poet, loves words

The 33-year-old poet is one of the most celebrated spoken word artists in Botswana who has also staged performances at big stages such as Botswana Craft, Maun International Arts Festival (MIAF), HIFA and Shoko Festival. Her performances on stage are...

Dumisani Ncube 11 September 2015

Mongwaketse taps into short story market

Gaopotlake Duncan Mongwaketse has produced a fiction book titled A Clean Escape, which is based on a home set-up and also influenced by the experience. Written for standard six and seven pupils, the book is set in Kanye where the author comes from....

Leinanyana Tsiane 11 September 2015

Wild Bird Trust embarks on “Into The Okavango”

OWP is a project of the Wild Bird Trust supported by National Geographic and they are on an epic expedition dubbed “Into The Okavango” from the source of the Okavango/Cuito River in Angola to its southernmost mouth at Lake Xau in the...

Staff Writer 11 September 2015

Dangers of bioengineering ultimate assassins

The film is an epitome of true action as it is loaded with violence. This, of course, is the nature of assassins with complex missions. As we zoom in on this thriller, all hell breaks when an agent is genetically engineered to be the perfect killing...

Bakang Israel 11 September 2015

Cross Okavango

Thalefang Charles | 11 September 2015

In Friday paper

Mmegi Editor 11 September 2015