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"The President has failed to crack the whip. Permanent secretaries, ministers, Vice President and the President have failed to take action on the Auditor General's report and other problems in the civil service." He said yearly, the AG...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 28 February 2007

Club faults council on pollution

"Disposed, contaminated and expired products scavenged at the dumping site are a health risk to those that consume them, be it human beings or animals", he said. AECB feels that the four companies contracted last year to collect litter in Maun are...

NOMSA NDLOVU
Correspondent 28 February 2007

Sesinyi embarks on 'serious writing'

That is what he intends doing although he emphasizes that there is no time line to that work. "I am not in a hurry to publish, but I have already written some 400 pages of non fiction. It is not a kiss and tell story, but it is about my experiences...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 28 February 2007

Moupo is still the best - Ramaotwana

"I am of the view that Moupo is still the best person to lead the BNF right now. I have absolute trust in his leadership as well as the central committee of the party," he explained. Ramaotwana said he would not be drawn into publicly discussing the...

TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 28 February 2007

Localise Appeal Court judges - MPs

Moupo said it is time for action to be taken to localise the positions, arguing that since the judicial system is experiencing a serious shortage of magistrates, the ministry should start attracting attorneys from private law firms by improving...

28 February 2007

US prepares to attack Iran

The US government apparently continues to prepare for war against Iran. A second aircraft carrier is on its way to the Persian Gulf. The options, how to destroy the Iranian alleged nuclear facilities, are being considered. Israel is pressurising the...

28 February 2007

Jwaneng squatters face eviction

He was saying this in the light of a court order to get the squatters out. However, councillor Baalakani Basiami says they are opposed to government's decision, arguing that the squatters had come to town in search of employment. Above all, people...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 28 February 2007

BNF reports BCP candidate to police

It was just a bar talk and we were simply fighting over a chair. I understand they were to report to Sefhophe Customary Court but then they received some advice from their party leaders to proceed to the police," he said.He refused to report to the...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 February 2007

BOTEC's Ndaba never abused office - Report

In the first allegation, an anonymous person accused Ndaba of utilising the organisation's resources, the cell phone in particular, to market his album. The DCEC submitted in the report that 'the source in this allegation was more concerned with...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 28 February 2007

12 posts created to speed up justice delivery

Presenting the Ministry of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration's budget for the Attorney General's Chambers in Parliament yesterday, Minister Phandu Skelemani stated that the situation is further compounded by the fact that government...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 28 February 2007

Let's ensure a gun-free society - MP

Debating the budget for the AG's Chambers in Parliament yesterday, Ntuane said that he is concerned about the proliferation of firearms obtained illegally from South Africa. "It so happens that young people, especially those who study in South...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 28 February 2007

Shumba, Dikakapa prove their worth

The Bobonong lad "obeyed" the fans' command and sent them into a frenzy when he came back on stage with a bare upper body and uncovered buttocks. Fans, especially female ones, screamed as the macho youngster expanded his chest like a body builder,...

Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 February 2007

Career sensitisation project progresses

One pupil left everybody stunned when he explained to his colleagues what a choreographer is. As everybody else scratched their heads after Tlhanke had asked the question, a boy pupil stood and told them that it is a person who designs movements in a...

Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 28 February 2007

Adding moropa to choral music proves popular

But there is a new addition to choral music and it looks like the additional musical instrument will be a welcome development, if what was seen at Maitisong last Wednesday is anything to go by. The popular Gaborone choral, Sedibeng added...

Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 28 February 2007

Bling at the Big Night

Encouragingly, jewellers and other stakeholders used the occasion to further popularise "conflict-free" diamonds from all continents. The "Blood Diamond" movie, incidentally, did not receive any Oscars. Diamonds still Oscar's best friend Los...

28 February 2007

Abattoir closure worries councilors

It should however be noted that BMC has allocated butcheries two days for slaughter, being Mondays and Thursdays," said Billy. Ikageng South councillor Tabengwa Tabengwa, expressed concern that the maintenance work had been delayed because the...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 28 February 2007

FNBB introduces Islamic banking unit

The move, which would see mainstream religions talking between themselves, is expected to cater for those who follow the teachings of Islam. The banking model is said to be growing worldwide and banks that follow suit are said to be...

STAFF WRITER 28 February 2007

Debswana hands over multi-million road

"This is in line with our mandate of developing the communities in which we mine the diamond. The P22 million double sealed road also extends slightly to the dusty Mmatshumo road," Orapa and Letlhakane mines' chief communications officer, Kesego...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 28 February 2007

Moving goods with dexterity

Harrison Mapipo, the firm's managing director says he set-up the company after qualifying as a metallurgical engineer in Canada and not being able to find a job in his field of specialisation. Mapipo secured a teaching post at Modern Commercial...

BONTLE GAOBAKWE
Correspondent 28 February 2007

Botswana should reject US-Africa Command

The Middle East has been given maximum attention from the US because of its oil reserves. Rogue government's who have deplorable human rights records have been propped up so that oil could be channelled to the world's biggest oil consumer. Experience...

Editor 28 February 2007

Botswana Railways must advertise properly

The issue at hand is the refurbishment and maintenance of more than 800 BR wagons by Botswana citizen companies. This project, which appeared in the Botswana Guardian newspaper of January 2007 had scanty information and was hidden in the classified...

28 February 2007

Stop crying over Kgatleng loss

The purpose of bringing opposition parties together was to deny the BDP electoral victories it enjoys even where it did not deserve to triumph. The BNF regrettably refused to cooperate and the obvious happened - KDC chairmanship was lost to the...

28 February 2007

Moupo's plan is welcome

Life is paradoxically, if things neither took off the ground nor land on it, the situation becomes complicated and as a leader you better call the stakeholders so that they can decide on the next step. This would of course give time to the elected...

28 February 2007

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28 February 2007

Satmos to be privatized

In the meantime, the officials have agreed to hand over control to former national goalkeeper, Mooketsi 'China' Mading. The conditions of the impending privatisation are still being worked out. In a recent meeting to brief supporters, the...

ERNEST KELAPILE
Correspondent 28 February 2007

Chimimba deserts Mabrano?

"He was supposed to report for work last Monday but he has not showed up yet, team spokesperson Monkgogi Gaboalashwe told Mmegi Sport yesterday. Those close to the Letlhakane based side suspect that Chimimba has gone for good because of pressure, as...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 February 2007

The gold and the beautiful

Lesotho may not have been a contender for the overall title but in Fire Mosolosa Tsie, they had an unforgettable boxer. He was one of the obvious contenders for best boxer of the tournament award. His defence was superb and his punches were accurate....

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 28 February 2007

Police handcuff Gunners

Determined Police XI were not deterred by Gunners' home supporters as they stamped their authority on the field and emerged winners at the end. Duncan Kgopolelo opened the scoring in the 16th minute after a good exchange of passes between Dennis...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 February 2007

Pressure mounts on Prisons X1

Though they tried their best against TAFIC, Prisons XI were not convincing over the weekend. There was no cohesion from all departments save for goalkeeper Khalid Niyonzima. The custodian was outstanding and he saved the visitors on numerous...

28 February 2007

Hiddink found guilty of tax fraud

The 60-year-old Dutchman was accused of evading more than 900,000 in Dutch taxes by falsely claiming to be a resident of Belgium in 2002 and 2003. Prosecutors had sought a 10-month prison sentence but instead Hiddink was handed the maximum fine...

28 February 2007

Chief snubs BDP

He said he has been on leave and he received a telephone call from a local police officer from his Kgotla informing him that he has been invited at a function to welcome Khama. He was not certain what the original instruction is because he did not...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 01 March 2007

BCA students now threaten class boycott

Some of the BCA boarding students have been boycotting meals at the campus refectory, as they want to have their allowances paid directly into their accounts. The students would like to be given the liberty to buy meals where they want as they...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 01 March 2007

By-elections worry Skelemani

Skelemani said that the IEC continues to seek ways of enhancing its efforts to undertake civic and voter education. "This year has seen the IEC emphasising on reaching the youth through visits to various institutions of learning." He said this is...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 01 March 2007

Increase polling stations - Kedikilwe

He pointed out that most voters arrive at the polling stations early in the morning only to cast their votes at around 4pm. "How many people would have the patience to wait for that long? Polling stations must be increased to avoid the long queues...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 01 March 2007

EC-Botswana sign infrastructure development contract

The EC, through the eighth European Development Fund (EDF) will contribute 5.5 million (equivalent to about P44 million). The Botswana government will fork out the same amount. The works will begin next month and end in September 2008. ...

01 March 2007

Molepolole gets new US sponsored VCT

There are plans to construct 12 such centers in the country. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Molepolole facility, a board member of Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling Testing Centre, Audrey Kgosidintsi said that when VCT...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 01 March 2007

BDP factional war rekindled at FCC

What started as constructive debate by some councillors later degenerated when former mayor Ignatius Moswaane of Monarch South took the floor. The majority of councillors had expressed their concern about the rising crime rate in the nation's...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 01 March 2007

Justice delayed is justice denied for Pitse employees?

Among a host of complaints, the employees have charged that Charles Abankwa, the Ghanaian owner of the funeral and legal insurance company, Pitse Legal Cost Assistance has, through his company, allegedly failed to honour his obligation to pay...

GORDON KEMBLEY
Correspondent 01 March 2007

BOMU award splits group

You would have expected that this BOMU award would keep the group together as they realise their potential. But they did not stay together to celebrate the glory. In fact, one of the group members, Boiki Mmolawa, who also happens to be the founder of...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 01 March 2007

KTM Choir to serenade Francistown

"This is one concert that I would not miss for anything," said Bogatsu. "Last we had a concert in that city was in 2003, and those who attended had a lifetime experience. We have a lot of support from the Francistown community and, as we did four...

GORDON KEMBLEY
Correspondent 01 March 2007

Miso takes her bow

Mmereki, who was freelancing for Btv, presented her last show on Saturday having been snatched up by local radio station, Gabz FM. She is going to work for the radio station as an accounts executive and a roving reporter. 'Mega V' starts her...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 01 March 2007

Choppies will not
compromise on quality

"However, we cannot compromise on regulation of supply, consistency in supplies and quality of produce," said Kebonang, who is also a Choppies director. Kebonang said that local suppliers should ensure the quality of their produce and prices relating...

STAFF WRITER 01 March 2007

Francistown BMC abattoir operates below capacity

"Since we started the kill for the lucrative EU markets on February 5, our trend shows that we didn't have kills on Mondays because the facilitation for issuing permits on Sundays is lacking from the Ministry of Agriculture. Effectively, we kill...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 01 March 2007

BHC plans to establish charity foundation

BHC Corporate Communications Manager, Mookodi Seisa said this week after BHC donated P75,000 to the Masiela Trust Fund that they were exploring the possibility of establishing a foundation that would help them meet their social responsibility...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 01 March 2007

Well, charity begins at home

For a variety of reasons, Botswana is playing host to a number of expatriates. Some came here as investors while others were recruited by government agencies or the private sector. But for whatever the pull or push factors that brought foreign...

Editor 01 March 2007

Govt should reconsider its attitude to status symbols

What I find particularly disappointing about these policies is the relative ease with which they are adopted by our government, and resources made available for them. They are handled very differently from the way other projects, most of which are...

WHITHER BOTSWANA
DAN MOABI 01 March 2007

Nkate, remember policy on teachers' transfers

I believe that you were instrumental in the formulation of this policy. You must have felt pity for some of your teachers who have been condemned to permanently serve in remote areas while others are exclusively made to live in towns and big...

01 March 2007

We are not disgruntled

Surely, a group of BPS and BDF personnel would have little idea of procurement procedures, contract law, financing, engineering, project planning, training, equipment and other professional fields and disciplines. It would be interesting to know if...

01 March 2007

NDB is not an agricultural development bank

If it was rejected purely on that ground, one wonders why it was not properly rephrased so that it could sound logical to the house.I have personally, and for times without number wondered why the powers that be do not find it necessary to establish...

01 March 2007

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01 March 2007

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