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Police buy helicopters
Botswana Police is said to be currently in negotiations with the manufacturer over a myriad of issues, including helicopter specifications, added systems, and the price. Assistant Police Commissioner Tapudzane Gabolekwe, who is the project manager...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Why try me when I am innocent?
I am not going to stand for any trial because I did not commit any offence, he told the court in Sekgalagadi. The state has completed investigations and intends to call four witnesses for trial. Radikgwa was further remanded in custody. ...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
AU kick-off for the 2010 World Cup to promote development and peace
The African Union (AU) is helping get the ball rolling for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa by rallying countries across the continent to use of footballs tremendous appeal for a broad range of development and peace activities through the...
Dr. Djibril Diallo* 06 June 2007
Woman drug-pusher loses court appeal
Ngosa appealed against the sentence in the Ndola High Court, which Judge Jane Kabuka upheld but changed it from hard labour to simple imprisonment.Facts before court were that on November 12, last year, a Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) officer...
CHARITY MUSA
Correspondent 06 June 2007
Woman remanded for burning rival
George is said to have ambushed and poured a mixture of boiling water and oil on the complainant, 27-year-old Ndiane Nkhutelang, during a fight over a boyfriend. Hamoonga said that everything that the accused had told the court was a lie as far as...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Zim illegal immigrant faces rape charge
Ngwenya, who was in obvious pain with a number of stitches in the head, blood shot eyes and a blood soaked jacket, remained quiet as the prosecutor applied for his remand. Prosecutor Inspector Mokone Mokone said that the accused sustained the...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Diggy the joker back on RB2
He is the first radio presenter to have a huge billboard in the heart of Gaborone over the Bull & Bush flyover bridge. Since leaving Gabz Fm close to a year ago, there has been some dullness in the stations afternoon drive show where he used to...
SIDNEY BAITSILE
Correspondent 06 June 2007
Singing Chimbombi publishes book on music
Chimbombi, who has a long history in music, has written the music book as an illustration guide to learning and teaching tonic solfa notation. Published by AuthorHouse in the United States of America (US), the book begins with the authors own...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
It pays to know your status
Recently, Madison teamed up with among others Soccer Moruakgomo, Nosey Road and Dan Tshanda of Splash and staged a show at River Walk mall where the fight against HIV/AIDS took centre stage, with Tshanda giving a motivational speech.American born...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 06 June 2007
Youll be untouchable
Ondskan is about teenager Erik Pontis (the charismatic Andreas Wilson) struggle to become educated in the face adversity. Erik is too handsome and self-contained for his own good, as he becomes a magnet for violence. At home his stepfather (Johan...
BACK STAGE
SASA MAJUMA 06 June 2007
Gantsi show to be held in Winter
Secretary of the organising committee, Keorapetse Ralehika, says they have agreed with the livestock section to hold the show earlier.We usually release the dates for the show when farmers are harvesting. But this year, it has not been the case,...
STAFF WRITER 06 June 2007
US congressman with Botswana ties on corruption charges
The 16-point, 95 page-long indictment, among others, charges Jefferson with bribery and racketeering for allegedly using his office to corruptly solicit bribes and for paying bribes to a foreign official. government officials, and utilising...
Staff Writers 06 June 2007
Investors pour P100 million into Stanbic fund
The Fund, which was established in April last year, has so far achieved 34 percent growth, resulting in its being named a top-performing fund in the last quarter of 2006 in a leading investment industry survey by Alexander Forbes.Leina Gabaraane, who...
06 June 2007
SAA to overhaul business model
Among the highlights of the restructuring, which Erwin said must be implemented this year in order for the airline to qualify for further financial help from the government, are the grounding of SAAs entire fleet of six Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and...
06 June 2007
The combi industry is a disgrace!
The industry leaders do not seem to have a clue as to what a strike should serve and how it should be mounted. Much as workers in any industry are entitled to public demonstrations, certain principles have to be followed in those situations. A...
EDITOR 06 June 2007
Botswana tax laws not in line with privitisation policy
The basis of any freedom rests on a comprehensive legal framework geared towards protecting workers from unfair labour practices and protecting citizens from unfair tax systems. Freedom would therefore entail fair labour laws, fair immigration...
06 June 2007
Choosing a team for our in-coming State President
My team is as follows:- - Our state president honourable Ian Khama. Vice President (a) David Magang - former minister or (b) Ponatshego Kedikilwe - Mmadinare MP or (c) Mompati Merafe Lt. General Foreign Affairs (a) Mr Merafe - he is dynamic at...
06 June 2007
Good riddance DK... I like Nkate better
Who wouldnt be relieved to see the back of a man who has been camping on one position for over two decades in the true tradition of hold onto power tightly, forever if possible. His dominance of this position over the years doesnt hold up to...
06 June 2007
Cartoon 06/06/07
06 June 2007
Comets set to dodge the axe?
This must be sad news for the Jwaneng community because Comets only returned to the Premier League this season. Magakabe who are currently sitting in a precarious (14th) position in the Premier League, face unpredictable Notwane at the Galaxy Stadium...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Prisons XI deny reports
Ditirwa told Mmegi Sport that it was not true that Prisons XI refused to clear Niyonzima to join the Cape Town-based side. We never stopped Khalid from joining any team and we have no intention of doing so. And this does not only apply to him but all...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 06 June 2007
Fighters recruit sisters
A qualified coach, pastor and teacher at Gaborone International School, Tsetsengwa migrated to Botswana with his family in 1980. Mogoditshane Fighters Youth Academy has three branches, which are in Extension 2, Block 3 and Mogoditshane village. They...
BONTLE GAOBAKWE
Correspondent 06 June 2007
Corrupt licenses under investigation
The law will take its course against people driving with false licences. Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport, Tutu Tsiang has confirmed that the investigations were expanded to other offices in the country following...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Ruggers return home with trophy
The Botswana rugby team that went to participate in the Mosi Sevens tournament played in Lusaka, Zambia, over the weekend returned home victorious after winning one of the cups. The tournament was categorised into four pools in which...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff writer 06 June 2007
May: the month of actors
While acting as President, Khama has powers to dissolve Parliament, powers to appoint, and dismiss a minister, as provided for in the constitution. Other movements include acting appointment of Monica Tselayakgosi as National Coordinator of...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Students squander school fees money
A disgruntled parent received a shock of her life when her son who is doing Form Two in Mmachibaba Community Junior Secondary School was sent back by the school authorities yet she says she has been paying P100 every term for the whole of last year....
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Tribalism query at BDP by-elections
Christopher Sebego, Lt colonel Motlotle Phometsi and Koziba Kgakgamatso battled it out for the BDP primary elections two weeks ago. Sebego won at the polls, pulling 198 votes while Phometsi got 185 with Kgakgamatso staggered behind with 83 votes.It...
Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Taking the combi seat after the storm
A trip from Maruapula Shopping Complex to the bus station that should take about 10 to 15 minutes took about 30 minutes. Commuters who were angered by the strike that took them to work late were not pleased and it showed in their faces. But they were...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Motswana lands BirdLife post
The appointment was made at a joint board and annual general meeting (AGM) held at the organisations premises at Kgale Siding on May 26. The meeting also discussed future organisational structures and proposed marketing endeavours without...
06 June 2007
Batswana stranded in Angola
Ever since construction began we have not been paid, claims Kgalemang.According to Kgalemang, four Batswana working for the company have been arrested after the company decided to go on strike demanding payment. Appealing for help from the...
Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 06 June 2007
Police won't conduct fresh probe - Kapinga
During the just completed rape trial of Masitara, it was revealed that the towels that Masitara allegedly used to wipe himself with went missing from the Central Police Station. Another exhibit that went missing was a camera film, which...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 07 June 2007
Moupo law firm faces the axe
"Pursuant to section 13/96 of the Legal Practitioners' Act, you are hereby given thirty days notice from 30th May 2007,to renew your Practising Certificate(s), failing which your name will be removed from the roll," states one of the letters from the...
Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 07 June 2007
Helicopters welcome
Helicopters would definitely give them the capacity to discharge their mandate effectively," said Baboloki Tlale, Executive Secretary, of Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisation. He said the public has always expressed concern that the...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 07 June 2007
Low blood pressure could be lethal
He said these could indicate the possibility of other diseases either of the heart, the hormones or the brain."If blood pressure drops suddenly or is accompanied by symptoms such as those listed above, including blurring vision and a cold clammy skin...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 07 June 2007
Construction of arts college delayed
"We will finish this project. We have to. Otherwise we will pay for the delay if we don't finish on time," said Mr. Liu, the administration officer at the construction site.Liu said the project should be completed in two years and three months, which...
Tumelo Setshogo 07 June 2007
Thugs attack Asian trader in Phiring
Another witness said that they tried to call police 999 and through the Orange and Mascom cellphones but without success. "The car was abandoned a few meters from the house," Senior Superintendent, Officer Commanding Milton Mapange of Serious Crime...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 07 June 2007
BDP bigwig linked to BNYC top job
Information reaching this paper is that the BNYC board members are said to be pondering behind close doors on who to settle for between Tina Molathegi and Dingalo. It is understood that Human Resources Management Company (HRMC), the...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff writer 07 June 2007
Woman pleads guilty to threat to kill
The 33-year-old wife has pleaded guilty to four counts of threatening to kill the husband after the charge sheet was amended. The Kagisos have been frequenting the court since February when his wife threatened to end his life on four different...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 07 June 2007
Attorney's alleged killer gives evidence
Gerald Dube is charged with the murder of Zimbabwean attorney Patricia Majoko and her two children, Amotjilani and Dumisani, and their maid Lindiwe Ncube. It is alleged that Dube, on September 13, 2001, allegedly murdered the quartet at their place...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 07 June 2007
Japan loses whale bid at U.N. wildlife trade talks
Conservation groups hailed the decision by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) that came just days after the International Whaling Commission (IWC) upset Japan by confirming its global moratorium on commercial...
07 June 2007
Teachers' Day: There is nothing to celebrate - Ditau
"We experienced a lot of onslaught from the minister (Jacob Nkate) through the media. There is no social dialogue between key partners within the ministry and we are unhappy about that," Botswana Secondary Teachers Union (BOSETU) president Eric Ditau...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 07 June 2007
Newspapers should go digital
Speakers at a workshop said the newspaper was a dying breed but could avoid extinction by modernising its approach and extending its digital reach. "We have to learn that online is where the action is, and we have to move our journalistic resources...
07 June 2007
Gospel concert billed for Babusi
Various gospel groups, including Amadodana Ase Wesile, a South African gospel group, and Ikonzo Ya Mawesile, another gospel group from Kurumane, South Africa, and the organisers (Makawana A Pina), will be showcasing their singing prowess. According...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 07 June 2007
ABC to have new portfolios
Already, several unnamed investors have expressed interest in buying ABC shares ahead of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) intended to pave way for private placement. One of the international financiers that have agreed to place a 10 percent...
STAFF WRITER 07 June 2007
Poor infrastructure inhibits investment
"While successive government budgets have included significant funding for infrastructure development, there have been deficiencies in implementation, which include projects not being carried out timely, poor construction and, therefore, inferior...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 07 June 2007
Promote homeownership - Senye
Speaking on Tuesday at a breakfast forum organised by the asset manager and FinMark Trust, Senye said that in developed countries the developed mortgage industry has evolved in a way that provides housing finance for the majority.He was concerned...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 07 June 2007
Police helicopters a blessing
It has always been our view that in order to serve the functions for which they were set up, the Botswana Police Service needed to be supported with both human and material resources. There is no question that the more developed and globalised world...
EDITOR 07 June 2007
It's OK for expat tourism operators to protect their interests
For my part, I think the letter confirms my view that those who saw anything sinister in the intentions of the authors of the letter were mistaken. I read it as carefully as I read the initial reports of the newspaper on it, and I battled to find...
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
DAN MOABI 07 June 2007
Otusira - a concoction of a perverted mind
It is with respect to the Otusira issue raised in this book and the Mmegi report that I wish to make a couple of observations. Orusira is a word which has been adopted by the Herero people by corrupting the Setswana word Lesire. As in Setswana, the...
07 June 2007
Cartoon 07/06/07
07 June 2007
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