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Brogden in failed air-freight business
The website of the now defunct company, www.biacargo.com, lists South African citizens David Eastaugh, Nigel Crompton and Brogden as founders. The site explains that Eastaugh, listed as Kaunda Aviation CEO, has extensive aviation experience as a...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 14 June 2007
Land claims settled in St Lucia
An agreement on Saturday settled claims on 75 percent of the land, but the title deeds were handed to the new owners on condition the land remains under formal conservation and is part of the park forever. "As mandatory partners, claimants now get...
14 June 2007
Hard Times sells like hot cakes
Hard Times (HT) Investments managing director David Busang said in an interview that the brand has been well received. "We started with a hundred (100) T-shirts, to taste the market in Gaborone and Francistown but all were sold out within two days,"...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 14 June 2007
Nigerian author wins Booker honour
The 76-year-old, who was paralysed from the waist down after a car accident in 1990, beat writers including Ian McEwan and Salman Rushdie to the honour. The 60,000 prize, awarded every two years, will be presented to Achebe at a ceremony in Oxford on...
14 June 2007
Mmamabula financing talks progresses
CIC Energy Corp says about 20 percent of the project's capital costs is expected to be contributed by the equity investors while the remaining 80 percent will be provided in the form of limited recourse project debt. Already, the two are...
STAFF WRITER 14 June 2007
The nub of insurance is spreading risk, says Alexander Forbes
While risk remains the biggest deterrent to investment in Africa, AfriNet's investments in 11 African countries and correspondent relationships in 20 others have taught it some critical lessons about managing risk on the continent. Having a broker...
14 June 2007
President Hotel refurbishment nears completion
This will position Cresta President as one of the capital's premier hotels, he added saying the renovations have included completely remapping the first floor dining area, which will be able to host up to 150 guests. This has been achieved by moving...
14 June 2007
NEPAD debates vision for African agriculture
NEPAD is the New Partnership for Africa's Development which envisions increasing Africa's agricultural productivity by 6 percent per annum, the NEPAD Secretariat said in its weekly newsletter.The general assembly is giving delegates the opportunity...
14 June 2007
Media reports could damage foreign investors' confidence
Then, in a section of the column with the sub-heading Where is the media? Kasale wrote: "It is a pity that at such a crucial phase, the media week after week, day after day, scratch the surface and sometimes report erroneously about...
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
DAN MOABI 14 June 2007
We must exploit Russia's potential
And it is noteworthy that Russia or rather the Soviet Union (USSR) was not just another country then. It was one of the two super-powers in the world.Then matters were not helped by the fact that Botswana was considered a pro-Western government. But...
EDITOR 14 June 2007
Cartoon 14-06-07
14 June 2007
Lawyers should live humble lives - Rev Mmualefe
The Law Society's celebrations were under the theme: "The humane face of the legal profession". "We need to move from seeing lawyers as the elite of this world," adding that the flashy cars and rich living were distorting the meaning and...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 14 June 2007
Mma Ramotswe knocks out karateka from AAG
The karateka will be busy in the recording studios when the games get underway in North Africa. Apparently, Maretlwaneng has signed a four-month contract with the production company responsible for the play and they might not be willing to let...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 14 June 2007
Dance sport seeks BNSC affiliation
He highlighted that their non- affiliation to BNSC is a disadvantage as they cannot compete internationally. The association recently elected a new committee. "We have put together a strong proposal which I believe will be accepted. Affiliating...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 14 June 2007
No more partying with Mantshwabisi stars
The move may be a blow to race fanatics though it is a welcome development by the race participants who have in the past complained about a noisy environment when they needed to cool their heads after a long drive through the desert. Cases of...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 14 June 2007
Hunda wants 'Pio' back
He now assists Hunda at the Gabane side. "Last season, we had so many injuries and now that I am not going to have Shoes (Motlhabane) in the near future, it means that we need someone with leadership qualities, who can direct young players especially...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 14 June 2007
CEDA beneficiary refutes bribery charges
Monageng admitted that he gave the Francistown Senior Branch Manager, Racious Moilamashi Moatshe an envelope containing P2 500 but he denied that it was a bribe. Monageng stressed that he gave the envelope to Moatshe for the CEDA employees who helped...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 14 June 2007
Multiple murder case judgement today
The accused, a former file clerk at Majoko & Majoko and Partners, Gerald Dube is charged with the murder of attorney Majoko, the two children, Amotjilani and Dumisani, together with their maid Lindiwe Ncube. It is alleged that the accused person,...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 14 June 2007
Boteti area gets more roads
In some places like Toromoja, the new road had extended the distance to the village from seven to 13km. This enraged the residents.The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) this week gave the roads department permission to extend...
KETO SEGWAI
Staff Writer 14 June 2007
Hearts pour out to 'homeless' mum
She said having lived in Nkoyaphiri for the past 20 years she was at wits' end about her relocation. The 57-year-old woman, who has a total of 15 children and grandchildren, said she came to the site in 1987 and has applied twice to the land board...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 14 June 2007
Ex-mayor denies lying low
He said that he is now busy and deeply absorbed in his company, Kabomo Earthworks that deals with hiring of tipper trucks and provision of security services. "I am busy marketing my company and doing much of my church work," he told Mmegi. ...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 14 June 2007
Union trains shop stewards
The labour seminar will be held at the Francistown Institute of Health Sciences.TAWU secretary general, Edward Tswaipe said yesterday that the interactive consultative seminar would help the stakeholders to appreciate certain labour-related...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 14 June 2007
Soldiers beat me naked - woman tells court
The incident is alleged to have occurred in Ramotswa on November 25, 2005 while the officers were on patrol. Pedzai Hanganani told the court that on that night a special constable entered their house and ordered that they all undress...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 14 June 2007
Delay in second varsity causing financial anxiety Sebetela
The earlier announcement by government that the project would take off in 2007 had generated much activity in the private sector, with several companies raising loans in order to tap into the project, Sebetela says.The situation was being exacerbated...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 15 June 2007
Ponatshego Mokane: Tribute to a legend
To the uninformed, Mookane is just another Ngwato village but those in the know will tell you that it was a home to one of the greatest sons of the soil, the legendary praise-poet Ponatshego Mokane and multitudes of people are gathering at the Kgotla...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 15 June 2007
Talented fashion designer Bagwasi excels
Bagwasi however believes that passion and natural talent need polishing up if one is to get satisfaction and be proud of her/his work and - most importantly - ensure that customers get good value for their money. In an interview with Art &...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 15 June 2007
It's time to turn up the heat
George Monbiot is a bestselling author, columnist and Visiting professor at the School of the Built Environment at Oxford Brookes University in Great Britain. He has a web page dedicated to exposing phoney green credentials - www.turnuptheheat.org -...
15 June 2007
Botswana businesses must have global outlook - Moroka
"We are ready for liberalisation. Botswana, with a small domestic market, literally imports everything," he said, adding that Botswana would just have to be competitive.The minister said Botswana companies were not yet ready to "answer" to global...
STAFF WRITER 15 June 2007
Share capital denomination in foreign currencies allowed
The Companies Act (Amendment of Schedules) Order 2006, which was first published in November 2006 states that: "Companies approved to operate under the Botswana International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) may denominate their share capital in...
15 June 2007
After news of beneficiation, Botswana spreads its wings
Certainly now, it controls its own destiny in what is a key industry for the country.Government officials say foreign investors have begun knocking at the door since the changes began more than 18 months ago, with money pouring into its undeveloped...
15 June 2007
Plastic bags: good, but bad for the poor
The press statement is long on virtue and altruism but its real purpose is to inform you, members of the public, of an impending increase in the price of shopping with effect from July 1, 2007. Finally, the retailers have mustered the guts and...
STAYING AHEAD
DICHABA MOLOBE 15 June 2007
Save the wretched children
As it is the case in most third world countries where child labour is confined to the agricultural sector, the same situation obtains in Botswana. Even without statistics to explain the magnitude of the problem in Botswana, there is evidence on the...
15 June 2007
The Middle East's five crises
In Iraq, America's policy of building a semi-federal state of Shiites, Sunnis, and Kurds runs a high risk of failure because of Shiite domination, Sunni and Shiite terrorism, Kurdish separatism, and meddling by Iran. The cost in lives is already...
Joris Voorhoeve 15 June 2007
The Autlwetse vs. Seretse duel has the features of a thriller
Autlwetse is the immediate past Central District Council (CDC) chairman. Other peoples contest in the Serowe North East constituency remains doubtful for many reasons. In the 2004 general election, there were five rivals who ran in the first contest...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 15 June 2007
Why Motswaledi will not be my choice
If we had a position in the Central Committee for Secretary for Culture or something to that effect it will definitely go to him. We now have to ask ourselves whether those are the qualities that we need for a Secretary General of the party, in that...
15 June 2007
And the winner remains... drought
And this failure in utterance is not all that bad now that we have 'Kgalagadi' referring to the district and 'Kalahari' denoting the 'mother' Kgalagadi, a much wider area: its heart rooted from central through south/western Botswana, its boat...
15 June 2007
Drink of woman
"Women of all shapes and sizes and different drinking capabilities come here and drink from the men, but that social courtesy is never returned. At least not in the buying of another drink. We want to taste the drink of a woman!"Walkie...
NITTY GRITTY
BAROLONG SEBONI 15 June 2007
Cartoon 15-06-07
15 June 2007
Rowe's BFA problems
Though he inherited the same team that Jelusic used, the Zebras have been far from convincing even in victory much to the chagrin of supporters. But those close to the Botswana Football Association (BFA) argue that while Rowe is partly to blame for...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 15 June 2007
Naughty Boys gear up for play-offs
When Naughty Boys got promoted to the Mascom Premier League in the 2005-2006, they showed glimpses of good attacking and flowing football. By then they had talented youngsters such as Kaone Molefe who is now at Township Rollers, left back Mogorosi...
15 June 2007
Twists in the La Liga odyssey
Real Madrid are the record holders of the Spanish La Liga competition or Liga de Ftbol Profesional (Professional Football League) with 29 titles and are poised to add another silverware to their collection at the expense of Barcelona who led the...
15 June 2007
All eyes on Nissan Mantshwabisi again
As the race begins, it is worth noting that no vehicle make has matched the achievement of Nissan in recent times. Nissan hard body's continued dominance of the event produced the nickname Mantshwabisi for both the vehicle and the race. It is not...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 15 June 2007
'Year of death' on Gaborone- Lobatse highway
Superintendent Sarah Gabathuse confirmed that the driver was trying to avoid a head-on collision at a hill on the outskirts of the village. She said investigations into the accident were continuing but said that they suspect the bus was...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 June 2007
Shame on public transporters - Thipe
Following media reports on the recent one-day suspension of public transport services in Gaborone, the Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to set the record straight on what took place between itself (the Ministry) and Representatives of Public...
15 June 2007
EPAs unwelcome - Africans
Yet when a Namibian trade analyst insinuated that the European Union was trying to browbeat southern African governments into signing an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) before they had a chance to analyse its consequences, he found himself out...
David Cronin 15 June 2007
Why waste taxpayer's money on loss-making AB?
The article mistakenly suggests that the role of government in the ownership of Air Botswana in some way spells 'socialism'.The writer should have been warned about the distinction between state capitalism, on which AB was founded, and the socialism...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 15 June 2007
Driver sues NEDC for unpaid allowances
In December 2004 while Dialwa was on a trip in Francistown he was transferred from Masunga to Tati Siding."It was then suggested by the personal officer that I should stay in Francistown because there was no accommodation in Tati Siding. Further my...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 15 June 2007
High Court to decide fate of gang rapists
"Having gone through the evidence in this case and also taking into consideration my jurisdiction for passing sentence, I am of the opinion that the gravity of this offence warrants the infliction of greater punishment," he said. The minimum...
NOMSA NDLOVU
Correspondent 15 June 2007
Stand for right, stand for truth
It was a good show about the intricacies of being a good teacher, of inspiring your students, and maintaining discipline in a classroom divided by gender, and a multitude of ethnic backgrounds: African-American, Cambodian, Hispanic and white from...
BACK STAGE
SASA MAJUMA 15 June 2007
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