Author

SHAMEELA WINSTON
  • The Haskins and Mmegi relationship in retrospect

    Both founders of the aforementioned respective business enterprises, James 'Jimmy' George Haskins of Haskins & Sons Building and Hardware Stores as well as Patrick van Rensburg of Swaneng Hill School in Serowe, and the nationwide Brigades...

  • In conversation with political satirist Seisa

    For four decades, Simon Seisa has remained the most consistent, loyal and prolific political illustrator cum commentator of note. Undoubtedly one of the most gifted but disciplined artists Botswana has ever produced, Seisa has remained focused on his...

  • Break(ing) Bad Habits through Molaakgosi’s self-help book

    The author of other previously published books, namely, Pursuit of God’s Kind of Goodness, Living A Life of Purpose, Stop Blaming God and Unforgiving Heart, Molaakgosi has since established herself as a local scribe focusing on motivational and...

  • Mmegi: A newspaper of innumerable awards and honours (Part 2)

    She would soon be followed by then Acting Business Editor, Mpho Maine-Oliphant, who was recruited by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to anchor their political magazine programme, Newsline, of the early 1990s.Maine-Oliphant would...

  • Mmegi: A newspaper of innumerable awards and honours (Part 1)

    Since its entry into the competitive private and independent media space 40 years ago in 1984, following its graduation from an A4 newsletter at Swaneng Secondary School, Mmegi, previously known as Mmegi wa Dikgang, has continued to attract a cohort...

  • Mmegi: A newspaper of innumerable awards

    Following its graduation from an A4 newsletter at Swaneng Secondary School 40 years ago, this special class of men and women of different backgrounds and disciplines have and continue to uphold/hold high the media institution’s revered name in more...

  • In the eye of the storm

    Friday, April 27, 2024, marked South Africa’s 30th anniversary of the dawn of democracy. Also called Freedom Day, this day was ushered through the 1993 Interim Constitution, drawn up through negotiations amongst various political parties,...

  • Venson-Moitoi: The intrepid Mmegi editor

    That institution would evolve into a reputable title called Mmegi, The Reporter towards the late 80s and today’s media giant of the 21st century just called Mmegi with a slogan, 'News we need to know daily' Venson-Moitoi became the...

  • The plight of a rookie

    This could be attributed to a lack of exposure to being academically challenged in the early part of their schooling.Historically, it has been the latter part that has proved to be the major stumbling block for most of the talented and promising...

  • Elibasha strums along Mariberibe

    Mariberibe comprises a collection of mesmerising works characterised by a blend of fluidity and creativity. As such, it provides a canvas upon which each one of the band’s members navigates smoothly to offer a progressive and joint project in the...

  • Madume ga a jewe

    Translated to Madume in the vernacular, the custom is not only a form of communication but an acknowledgement of people upon meeting with each other. However, Madume (greetings) in any language or human culture can be expressed both audibly and...

  • The resolute human resource at Mmegi

    And this applied across all the respective departments.Throughout its years of operation, the establishment has had some of the most committed and loyal associates ranging from staff and management to board members, shareholders, correspondents,...

  • Mmegi celebrates 40th anniversary

    And as one unknown writer put it “Life begins at 40, is not merely an adage; it's an empowering reminder that each phase of life offers fresh beginnings. It's a nudge to appreciate the wisdom that comes with age, embrace evolving life...

  • Notwane Pharmacy celebrates Golden Jubilee

    Bechuanaland had all along been a British Protectorate from as far back as 1885.Up to the eve of self-rule in 1965, the seat of government for the protectorate had been based in Mafikeng, now the capital of the North-West province of South Africa,...

  • Chibana, the daring young cyclist making waves

    So successful has Chibana been in a short space of time that at some stage and for a whole season of 2023, she was not even n aware that she had already achieved a feat of ever getting to a podium position in South Africa’s motor-cycling...

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