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A Revolutionary vaccine for Africa in our grasp
The world's most advanced malaria vaccine, RTS,S made history in 2004 when results from a trial of 2,000 young children in Mozambique showed that a vaccine could reduce severe malaria by 49percent. Since severe malaria kills up to a million...
*Dr. Salim Abdulla 24 April 2007
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24 April 2007
'No time for complacency' Marole tells elite HATAB summit
Marole, who was the guest speaker at this year's 'Open Season', told his audience that it is necessary to raise the level of competition in the tourism sector. 'Open Season' is the annual gathering of players in Botswana's leisure and tourism sector...
24 April 2007
Orange executives pledge more to customers
Until the award of the new licences, Orange was limited to mobile phones while the BTC was confined to fixed lines. Orange has said although they were still working out a strategy to take them into the increasingly converging communications industry,...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 24 April 2007
Unique cheetah DVD to benefit schools
The film chronicles the lives of two farmers - a traditional one and the other a modern one or rather more appropriately a "weekend farmer." The DVD starts by setting the tone of being a wildlife-based show, depicting snippets of game at...
KETO SEGWAI
Staff Writer 24 April 2007
Rabotsima's drama skills go on test
The play was written and directed early this year by Thomas Mpoeleng, of Mama Theatre. Rabotsima is proud that he will be taking to the theatre a brand new product. "It is a completely new script. We started rehearsing it last month," says the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 24 April 2007
Dargie returns
"I want to clear my name, that is my priority now because all the stories said about me were untrue. I owe no one here and if that was the case I would not be walking tall like this," Dargie said. The producer who launched the career of the late...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 24 April 2007
BACK STAGE
This is an unusual film that captures a moment in time and space in a small town in Catalonia in Spain in 1935, and up to the onset of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Little Moncho, "The Sparrow" (Manuel Lozano when he was eight), is seven-years-old,...
SASA MAJUMA 24 April 2007
Red-hot Sandaka strikes again
Sandaka joined GU at the start of the second round but he has already scored 10 goals. His exploits have made life very difficult for the Jwaneng side in their fight against relegation. For GU, it was yet another good day after a terrible first...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 24 April 2007
Fighters make hay as GNT, Mosquito sink again
The task was not very difficult given that they were perched on top of the log and facing bottom club Sua Flamingos in the last match of the campaign. But contrary to expectations, GNT were humiliated 3-0 by the visiting minnows while Young Fighters...
ERNEST KELAPILE
Correspondent 24 April 2007
Who is telling the truth?
Opposition MPs have expressed concern at statements made by President Festus Mogae at a ruling party Women's Wing dinner in Serowe over the weekend. Mogae said in Serowe that the MPs wanted to hold government at ransom by demanding that they can only...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 24 April 2007
Mass Media defend Kakapa Cup
The victors made it to the final after beating the Botswana Gazette 4-1 in the first semi-final while SABC North West came from behind to force a 1-1 draw and eventually beat Kakapa FC (Mmegi) 4-3 in a penalty shout out. The final started on a high...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 24 April 2007
Mogae reveals MPs' blackmail
"They maintained that they wanted their pay structure reviewed before they could pass the Judges Bill. We disagreed hence we suspended the issue and are still to engage in talks." The President said the government cannot fail to address national...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 24 April 2007
BNF is dying - BCP activist
"The BNF congress is going to be another world war," he said. To the crowd's amusement, Phage revealed that people in Molepolole are on high extra alert as police, soldiers and prison guards have already been told about the congress. "Many are...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 24 April 2007
Mahalapye, the nation lose a tireless servant
The Mahalapye community was shocked to hear about Dr Sheea's untimely death due to complications from diabetes in the early morning hours of the 14th of April. Not only was she a committed medical doctor, her dedication to her religion and her work...
LAURI KUBUITSILE
Correpondent 24 April 2007
Accident survivor relives experiences
Speaking at the Children's Traffic School, he said that about three years ago, everything was going well for him until the accident. He was just about to get married and to celebrate his son's first birthday. But all these were interrupted when he...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 24 April 2007
Skelemani links Intelligence Bill to economy
"The Kimberley Process which was established to guard against the sale of blood diamonds is not really enough because there could be crooks looking for a loophole to use and they would probably bring some of those diamonds to our country and then...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 April 2007
Not this time Mr President
Speaking outside his script, Mogae seized the opportunity to address MPs who have become increasingly assertive in the just ended session of Parliament to the chagrin of his government. Their rejection and vehemence in opposing the intention to...
EDITOR 24 April 2007
AS I SEE IT
After forty years of democratic rule in Botswana, it is time we interrogated the accolade from outside observers that we are a "shining example of democracy." Students of democracy agree that democracy is a process, not a finished product or a...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 24 April 2007
Disabled centre accused of abuse allegations
"They call us names like digole and they say we are spoiled when we seek assistance from them," they said. The four women alleged that they are paid monthly wages of around P750 but are expected to pay P105 monthly rent; they are supplied with...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 25 April 2007
Zambian wins 'Nobel green prize'
He helped set up bee-keeping and fish-farming projects for people in the North Luangwa valley, where elephant numbers had shown a dramatic fall. Simwinga persuades local people they can earn money by keeping elephants alive. The elephants help...
25 April 2007
BOMU seeks sponsors for music awards
Modibe noted that they have reached an understanding with a "gold" sponsor who has agreed to buy the naming rights of the awards. About three companies have also agreed to come on board as "silver" sponsors, adding that the door is still open to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 25 April 2007
Presenter Nasha away for two weeks
Nasha told Showbiz yesterday that he was still pursuing "personal things" and would only be back for the show after two weeks. His absence appeared to have caught everyone by surprise even though show director Master D Keabetswe Sesinyi played the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 25 April 2007
Now writer Seboni is 'thinking allowed'
Seboni, whose other works include Wind Song of the Kgalagadi; Image of the Sun; Love Songs; Looking at Tomorrow; Anthology of Botswana Poems; and Cultural Directory, is ranked among the best African writers.Seboni says he started writing in 1983 when...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 25 April 2007
Sensational exit for gifted Mmereki
Mmereki gave a five-star performance of US pop star Usher's U Got It Bad. He begged for the opportunity to perform the song after learning of his fate earlier. His prayer was granted when he was called onto the stage at the end of the performances to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 25 April 2007
FNB to set up small business division
Nixon Marumoloa, FNBB's relationship executive in the corporate banking division, announced this at the Hospitality And Tourism Association of Botswana's (HATAB) Open Season symposium held at the resort town of Kasane over the weekend. He was...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 25 April 2007
Limestone mine slated for June in Matsiloje
The new mine will use an existing plant in Matsiloje, 30 kilometres east of Francistown, bought by Nortex - MPC's parent company - from an exposed bank."I have been waiting for the licence for the past nine months," said Nortex Managing Director...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 25 April 2007
Oil prices expected to drop next year
The weekend election in Nigeria, widely seen as corrupt and provoking unrest, is adding to the fear of stoking oil prices, as are the West's continuing standoff with Iran, tumult in Iraq and ongoing friction with Venezuela. But there are signs that...
25 April 2007
Toyota 'world's largest carmaker'
General Motors (GM) is estimated to have sold 2.26 million cars and small trucks during the same period. Japanese carmakers have been boosting foreign sales and making gains in the US, the world's largest car market. Toyota has enjoyed strong sales...
25 April 2007
It's been a great season for football
Today, possibly more than at any other time in the history of Botswana football, there is much interest in the game of football. This is something to be proud of. Week in and week out, Batswana go to different stadia to watch football games. There...
EDITOR 25 April 2007
Molokomme is wrong - Bayford
The Attorney General said that the government can only be bound by an Act of Parliament. But Bayford has dismissed the Attorney General's claims as untrue."First, if you look at our system, it is a parliamentary democracy. Parliamentarians are...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 25 April 2007
A nameless village in Tswapong
This verdict was a source of happiness and regarded as a hard won victory by a group of people in the village, who have had a long running battle with the Bammangwato Tribal Authority, Central District Council and the Central Government. Other...
25 April 2007
Tlou is not a good mother
By suggesting this, Tlou is practically encouraging opportunism and opening a gate to funny characters to abuse our sisters and use them for selfish gains. This means that expatriates who have always wanted to attain Botswana citizenship will now...
25 April 2007
BNF refutes Phagenyana's statement
These statements are said to have been made at a BCP political rally. It is not true that the BNF is going to come out of the forth coming Molepolole congress divided and that it is going to a "world war" as the BCP activist who has a penchant for...
25 April 2007
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25 April 2007
Student gets suspended sentence for manslaughter
Sentencing 18-year-old Shadreck Katjake for manslaughter, Justice Modiri Letsididi noted that the accused person was convicted on his own unequivocal guilty plea of manslaughter. Justice Letsididi said he had considered all the mitigation factors...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 25 April 2007
Nico to sack Tshuma?
They were thoroughly annoyed by last weekend's 3-1 defeat by Notwane and they feel enough is enough. "There is a general feeling that he has failed to instil discipline in the team. Some players are doing as they please and at times he is afraid of...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 25 April 2007
TAFIC dismiss Tamirepi sack reports
TAFIC spokesperson Jones Mosweu said the club management is concerned by reports that they want to dismiss the coach. Some TAFIC supporters allegedly attacked the Zimbabwean coach verbally for failing to produce results. Last week, it was alleged...
25 April 2007
Zebras' HIV campaign gains popularity
Information specialist at the American Embassy, Laona Segaetsho told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the involvement of Zebras' players is working well for the campaign. He said the response is overwhelming in every place that...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 25 April 2007
Molomo is Botswana's High Commissioner to SA
A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says Molomo replaces former James Masisi who was appointed Chief Trade Negotiator in the Ministry of Trade and Industry last year. The statement further says Molomo has...
25 April 2007
Conmen besiege Gaborone Station
He said they would then be told to put their money in an envelope for safe-keeping. But upon checking later owners would find that the envelopes are stuffed with newspaper cuttings instead of money. Hambira said they have handled several such cases,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 April 2007
BDP legislators deny Mogae charges
In particular, Mogae told the BDP Women's Wing conference in Serowe at the weekend that the MPs wanted to hold government at ransom by demanding that it accedes to their demands for salary increases before they could allow the Judges Bill to pass...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 25 April 2007
Cabinet to consider plans for 2010 World Cup
"The matter of the 2010 World Cup is being taken to the cabinet as the committee needs facilities to run its campaign to host some of the teams participating in the World Cup, for their training and other needs," he said at the function held under...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 25 April 2007
Taxi drivers' petition put on hold
According to the chairperson of the Gaborone Taxi and Local Bus Services Association, Gibson Matenge, the decision to halt the "march" came after a meeting with the minister on Monday. "It appears the issue was not relayed to her; so she has...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 25 April 2007
Traffic Accidents
In other offences, police have charged 1,025 motorists for excessive speed out of 2,379 cases of traffic violations in the past week. A breathalyser test for alcohol was conducted on 172 motorists and seven of them have been charged for driving under...
25 April 2007
Male road users at risk
She said this raises behavioural and gender issues. She added that road traffic accidents place a strain on the health system and other sectors of the economy through hospitalisations, rehabilitations, insurance claims, absenteeism from work and loss...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 25 April 2007
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