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Mogae mourns Koma
The President said: "It is with deep sadness that I have learnt of the death of a great son of Botswana, Dr. Kenneth Koma. "As a statesman and patriot, the late Dr Koma earned the respect of Batswana across the political spectrum. History...
21 March 2007
Jwaneng squatters scamper to new camp
As word reached many that Monday was the D-Day for demolitions, the settlers could be seen frantically dismantling what were once their homes. Metseame Mashiakgomo, who was amongst the first to occupy the area, was filled with sadness as she...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writers 21 March 2007
BULGASA to unionise in April
"It's going to be a challenge to be a trade union as we have to work hard in recruiting more members. The strength of our union is going to be determined by the strength of our membership," he said. He said unionising would give them more...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 21 March 2007
BDP tipped to retain Sefhophe council seat
The BDP has already beaten the opposition in two by-elections this year and looks set to carry the day in Sefhophe. But the situation could have been completely different if a united opposition contests in Sefhophe. In the general election, the BDP...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 21 March 2007
BDP stalwarts on a peace mission
"After protracted bitter infighting, the party has now found a winning formula that will possibly end the troubles bedevilling the party," asserted Molotsi yesterday. The council of elders, chaired by Jerry Gabaake, with retired politicians like...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 21 March 2007
BDP tipped to retain Sefhophe council seat
The BDP has already beaten the opposition in two by-elections this year and looks set to carry the day in Sefhophe. But the situation could have been completely different if a united opposition contests in Sefhophe. In the general election, the BDP...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 21 March 2007
Of accidents and victims
The green Mophane foliage shook in consonance as the wind massaged its leaves. So peaceful was this place that the sight of an "old" vehicle by the roadside immediately became such an eyesore that I wondered why no one was removing the vehicle shell....
Gordon Kembley
Correspondent 21 March 2007
Koma: The leading ideologue of progressive Botswana politics
He had, after an illustrious campaign for the opposition spanning close to forty years, disappeared into the oblivion of ill health and questionable ideological sincerity. I first met the man when I had abandoned the University of Botswana, Lesotho...
Rampholo Molefhe
Correspondent 21 March 2007
Truant MPs a big let down
We have further been informed that Standing Orders do not compel MPs to attend the debates as a precondition for accessing the lucrative sitting allowance. Some MPs in fact just go to Parliament to show their faces, before disappearing and the...
21 March 2007
Has Botswana's foreign policy changed?
Then Botswana was surrounded by vicious racist regimes of Rhodesia and apartheid South Africa. The geo-political environment of the day threatened the very survival of Botswana as a sovereign nation. Yet Botswana did not lose her unique voice on...
21 March 2007
An open letter to His Excellency President Festus Mogae
In the past two months, thieves attacked me. On no less than three occasions, two in broad daylight in front of many witnesses. The other attack happened at 10pm at BBS, along the main road leading to Phakalane, at the robots, when my car stalled,...
21 March 2007
The HIV/AIDS Pandemic: suffering in silence
Mainly because of the AIDS pandemic, life expectancy at birth has plummeted across these countries. A person born today can expect to live to age 35 in Botswana and Lesotho, 47 in South Africa and Namibia, 38 in Zambia, 37 in Zimbabwe and only 31 in...
Larry A. Swatuk 21 March 2007
Cattle drop dead outside beleaguered abattoir
Informed sources say the logjam is the result of ongoing retrenchments at the abattoir, which have in turn led to reduced throughput. However, other sources say farmers came in an unusually large numbers in an attempt to take advantage of the 'EU...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 21 March 2007
BCL may ferry ore to Zim refinery
BCL is negotiating a toll refining agreement with BNCL whose capacity is presently under-utilised. A BNCL spokesman, James July, has confirmed that management teams from both parties are engaged in talks and that a settlement is likely to be reached...
FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 21 March 2007
Under-23 seek historic feat
The team meets Tunisia after a historic elimination of Angola from the qualifiers of the All African Games about two weeks ago. Young Zebras' goalkeeper, Noah Maposa, told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the presence of supporters would motivate them to...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 21 March 2007
Athlete donates to SOS Tlokweng
"It is not only your guardians here who care about you. The sporting fraternity also cares and we want to see you excel in your future endeavours," he said. Kgosiemang told the children about the joy of representing one's country as a top athlete. He...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 21 March 2007
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21 March 2007
Al-Nur defends separate classes for Muslims
He explained that the move is informed by the choice of subjects by primary school pupils and secondary school students. Under the new school timetable, Muslims would undergo Islamic teaching in the morning when other learners take secular subjects...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 22 March 2007
Daughters, son join Modise in dock
The three siblings are charged with assisting their father in concealing stolen money between January 13 and February 2. They pleaded not guilty to the charge. Modise, who had not been asked to plead in previous court appearances, also denied...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 22 March 2007
Judge gives time for more witnesses
The accused, Gerald Jerry Dube, 28, is charged with the murder of Patricia Majoko, a former attorney, and her three children Lindiwe Ncube, Amotjilani and Dumisani Majoko. The murders were committed in the Francistown Administrative District on...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 22 March 2007
BCP accuses Masalila of abuse of office
"Masalila is fond of abusing his authority and intimidating the junior chiefs within the Tutume Sub District," charged Maswibilili. He claimed that the MP had the tendency of instructing the junior chiefs not to cooperate with the two BCP councillors...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 March 2007
Koma service at Old Naledi today
The NDF secretary general, Phillip Manowe, further announced that the late Dr Koma would be laid to rest at his home village, Mahalapye on Saturday.
22 March 2007
Expand Industrial Court - Mps
The lawmakers expressed concern that it takes too long to resolve trade disputes and during that time employees suffer unnecessarily. Legislators were commenting on the ministry's budget estimates presented by Assistant Minister Gaotlhaetse...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 22 March 2007
Tears as robbery suspects appear in court
Like flies attracted to a tin of milk, residents of Etsha filled almost all seats in court to get first hand information of the case proceedings and what transpired during the robbery. Most of them were relatives to the accused. A sum of P61,540 has...
NOMSA NDLOVU
Correspondent 22 March 2007
BCP opts for early primaries
Taolo however noted that "we can only alter our strategy to accommodate those we are currently working with," he said. Currently, the BCP and BAM are the only parties left at the negotiating table, following the withdrawal of the Botswana...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 22 March 2007
Court to pass judgement in gang-rape case
Last Friday, the state closed the defence case after accused friends Foster Marenga, 29, of Borolong ward Misheck Keemetsemang Masake, 24, of Boyei ward and Keemetswe Ntwe, 25, of Sanyedi ward were given an opportunity to prove their innocence the...
NOMSA NDLOVU
Correspondent 22 March 2007
Police crack computer syndicate
Tatitown police station commander Superintendent Seabe Maboka said yesterday that Kagiso Simane, 24, an employee of Botswana Life Insurance Company, Mbiganyi Moloi, 30, and Milidzani Mokgethi, 24, both unemployed, are helping them with investigations...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 March 2007
It's time for BFA to act
After proceeding to the next round of the All-Africa Games at the expense of Angola, Batswana have so much faith in this team. But the most disappointing thing is that the team will have to do without the services of striker Jerome Ramatlhakwana and...
EDITOR 22 March 2007
WHITHER BOTSWANA
Two years ago, a Botswana Democratic Party MP estimated that there were approximately 500 000 illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe in Botswana. Considering the many Zimbabweans that one comes across in any village or town in this country, this seems to...
DAN MOABI 22 March 2007
NDF, BCP mourns own leader
We mourn his death, not only as evidence of our gratitude, respect and consideration for his selflessness and achievement in the politics of Botswana, but also as a pledge to continue the struggle for the total political and socio-economic...
22 March 2007
White SA, Black Zimbabwe-the similarities
If we, for a moment, could go back and analyse what is equal and what may separate the situation at hand in Zimbabwe today from that in white apartheid RSA in those days. At a quick glance I can detect two significant differences, but do they...
22 March 2007
It is time the private sector assist curb corruption
It is refreshing to know that there are some out there who are aware that not everyone is just born into a given situation. Perhaps it is not so much a case of xenophobia as one of unrea1istic expectations. There are those who do not have the...
22 March 2007
A tribute to SA envoy (Mma-Komane)
It is hard to believe that you will be leaving Gaborone for reassignment to another Southern African State. Although we take solace and comfort in the fact that you will be nearer home we will still miss you. Most of us who have interacted with you...
22 March 2007
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22 March 2007
BTC gets service -neutral licence
BTC applied for a service-neutral licence last year immediately after a policy sanction to further liberalise the telecommunications industry. The new framework allows the corporation to provide mobile telephony, fixed telephony and Internet...
STAFF WRITER 22 March 2007
Ten percent for Phikwe miners
The agreement, which takes effect next month, is a considerable compromise on the 20 percent the union membership had initially petitioned for, instructing the branch committee not to accept any down-scaling below 15 percent in negotiations. The...
22 March 2007
Barclays to open more branches
The bank's head of Small, Medium Enterprises Sabrina Mahlalela explained that the move is meant to spread Barclays' footprints in Botswana. She was speaking at a Barclays tax seminar in Palapye this week. She said tax is a generator of government...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 22 March 2007
Angry Matheatau swears to hit hard on former employee
Matheatau said on Tuesday that it is only a matter of time before he retaliates. "We are going to do it legally, I have to meet my lawyers first, and inform Katuta and his lawyer that we are coming for my property," said Matheatau. Talking in the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 22 March 2007
Pop Idols show accomodates musicians
In other parts of the world, Pop Idols shows feature unpublished talent but here it includes musicians who have already released their own albums as soloists, or groups. Musicians Kabo Matlho, known for his R&B inclination, and Gorata, a...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 22 March 2007
Stanchart boosts Under-23
The Young Zebras meet their Tunisian counterparts in the second leg after playing to a goalless draw last month. Each player and official of the 25-member team will get at least P1,000 each. This leaves P5,000 to be shared by three players who will...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 March 2007
Kgosiemang soars on top of Africa
The athlete admitted that arranging the German sojourn was the best thing the BAA did for him and that is why he won his specialty at the Africa championships in Mauritius last year with a new record of 2.30m. Generally, 2006 has been the most...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 22 March 2007
FBC win Auto-world Trophy
This year, FBC fielded three teams all of which won their matches. FBC team B finished tops followed by team A. Orapa was third while FBC team C was fourth followed by Lobatse. During the tournament, other clubs complained about the heavy green....
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 22 March 2007
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