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Selefu 2 September 2010

info@mmegi.bw (www.Mmegi.bw) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:02:38 GMT

IMF trims Botswana deficit forecast

info@mmegi.bw (www.Mmegi.bw) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:02:38 GMT

Based on a stronger performance by the minerals sector - particularly diamonds - the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has trimmed its forecast for Botswana's budget deficit this year from the government's projections of 12.2 percent to 6.4 percent.

Barclays announces Johnson's replacement

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Following the resignation of the managing director of Barclays Bank Botswana, Thuli Johnson, Barclays Bank has made a number of senior appointements in its southern Africa businesses.

Gold climbs above $1,250/oz on economic concerns

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Gold and silver hit multi-month highs in Europe on Wednesday, with gold breaking above $1,250 an ounce for the first time since late June, as investors bought the metals amid concerns over the pace of U.S. economic growth.

Zimbabwe's Marange gem output to rise

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Zimbabwe's diamond output from its Marange fields will reach 40 million carats in the next three years, with annual revenues expected at around $2 billion, a government adviser said.

Serbia and SA in tit-for-tat deal

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In a tit-for-tat agreement, the South African government has secured the support of Serbia in SA's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Education one of SA's biggest failures, says de Klerk

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Former president FW de Klerk has labelled the education sector as "one of the biggest failures of the new South Africa", according to an article on the HeraldOnline.

Israeli building resumes after killings

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West Bank settlers have pledged to resume building from 6pm tonight, in defiance of the Israeli government's freeze on construction and in direct response to last night's killing of four people by Hamas gunmen.

Inside Nchindogate - in their own words

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As the epic Nchindo corruption case heads towards a close, three weeks before Magistrate Lot Moroka is to deliver his final word on the matter, the conveyor belt continues to roll out witnesses, in proceedings characterised by colourful and often confrontational cross examination. Staff writer TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA picks out some excerpts from this week's proceedings when the prosecution presented its witnesses.

Lesaso on the move in Shoshong

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Not many people would have taken you seriously if you had predicted that the Botswana National Front (BNF) stood a good chance in the Shoshong constituency in last year's general election.

Let's rally behind the Zebras

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Never in the history of the Zebras has the team ever been so close to qualifying for a major tournament.

Our Heritage

info@mmegi.bw (www.Mmegi.bw) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:02:38 GMT

Here are two photos of the same place taken 31 years apart. Both show a building which has been recently renovated.

The hyena: the not-so-evil environment cleaner

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Among the Batswana, all sorts of stories have been told about phiri, the hyena and most of them portray the animal in a bad light. In some African societies, it is believed that the hyena accompanies the witches at night.

Hobona has a chance in Tonota North

info@mmegi.bw (www.Mmegi.bw) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:02:38 GMT

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) candidate for the Tonota North parliamentary by-election, Dr Habaudi Njiro Hobona is widely tipped to emerge victorious, come September 4.

Khama magic could favour BDP in Tonota North

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FRANCISTOWN: The Tonota North constituency has mutated under different names, sizes and shapes over the years since independence 44 years ago

Chillyboy: from chillie mouth to angelic vision

info@mmegi.bw (www.Mmegi.bw) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:02:38 GMT

Call him rude or arrogant, but Yarona fm sports presenter, MacDonald Rakgare, popularly known as 'Chillyboy', spent most of his life without a male figure because his stepfather, Samson Ruele, worked at a mine in South Africa.

Longer wait for accused Sebele

info@mmegi.bw (www.Mmegi.bw) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:02:38 GMT

Kabo Sebele, the man accused of threatening to kill a magistrate, will have to wait until June next year when his case will come up for trial.

Tobacco adverts on clothes could lead to a fine

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Wearing a t-shirt, shirt, and cap, or carrying a bag or anything with a tobacco advertisement can attract a fine for the owner, a Tobacco Control Programme Officer, Gaesi Mophuting has advised.

Seretse stands accused

info@mmegi.bw (www.Mmegi.bw) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:02:38 GMT

Less than three days ago Ramadeluka Seretse was a very senior minister whose responsibilities included defence ,police and the justice department who would ensure that wrongdoers are investigated and prosecuted.

BOSETU to adopt new name

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GOODHOPE: Botswana Secondary Teachers Union (BOSETU) will soon adopt a new name to accommodate the new membership of other sectors of education who have since signed up with them.

Fun day for children at SOS Village

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Tlokweng SOS children recently enjoyed a day of fun and games, courtesy of Botswana's chain stores, Choppies Value Stores and Bokamoso Private Hospital.

Soldier faces drunk driving charges

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SELEBI-PHIKWE: The prosecution has established a prima-facie case against a Botswana Defence Force (BDF) officer who is facing charges of driving a motor vehicle while drunk and refusing to provide breath specimen to the police.

Results in HIV/AIDS fight, says BCL Mine

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SELEBI-PHIKWE: Streamlining HIV and AIDS and adopting a holistic wellness corporate strategy has helped increase awareness amoung employees and the community says BCL Mine general manager, Montwedi Mphathi.

Under-19 cricket side roar into contention

info@mmegi.bw (www.Mmegi.bw) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:02:38 GMT

Botswana's Under-19 cricket side rekindled its fading qualification hopes with a comprehensive 97 run victory over Uganda in the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Africa World Cup qualifiers in Windhoek, Namibia on Tuesday and followed it up with an impressive three wicket win over Zambia yesterday.

Stadium unavailability chokes Miscellaneous

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SEROWE: Two games into the new season, be MOBILE Premier League debuntants, Miscellaneous are already feeling the burden of playing home matches away from their Serowe-backyard.

BOBSA squad leaves for Zimbabwe

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A 100-strong contingent from the Botswana Brigade Sporats Association (BOBSA leave today to play friendly games with other tertiary education students in Harare, Zimbabwe. This is the first time the association is sending a team outside the country.

UEFA ban vuvuzelas from European competition

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Vuvuzelas have been kicked out of European competition after UEFA said that the plastic trumpets drowned out supporters and detracted from the emotion of the game.

Torres says Liverpool have to find new owners quickly

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Fernando Torres says it is imperative that Liverpool find new owners quickly if they are to avoid falling further behind the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.

Sedibeng slated to tour Europe

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One of Botswana's leading choral choirs, Sedibeng Choral Society, will celebrate their fifth anniversary in style - with their first-ever European tour later this month.

Domboshaba cultural village in the offing

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In a bid to raise funds for the development of a cultural village, the Domboshaba Cultural Trust recently hosted a dinner dance at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC).

Gifted craft woman needs a roof over her products

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FRANCISTOWN: It is unfortunate that Botswana cannot turn back the hands of time to the days when our ancestors possessed precious knowledge of our culture and exhibited the beauty of it in arts and craft.

Project Syndicate

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The Great American tea party
NEW YORK, USA: Who were those flag-waving, cheering, hollering, singing, and praying Americans who gathered in Washington DC on the last Saturday in August at a rally to "restore the honor" of the United States?

Project Syndicate

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Is low-wage China disappearing?

As I See It

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Khama makes dirty politics, dirtier
The world, including Botswana, knows President Khama believes politics to be a dirty game, having expressed himself on the subject umpteen times.