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Mogae hikes, Khama flies OK1
This new, perhaps even strange travel arrangement seems to confirm that Vice President Ian Khama does not only have free reign over Botswana Defence Force (BDF) choppers, but he also has unlimited access to presidential amenities and privilege...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 20 June 2007
Council threatens action against Kesmo Lodge
He revealed that when those who live next to the lodge complained about disturbances at night, the police, the tourism department and bye-law officers conferred with the lodge managers and issued a warning. "We warned and cautioned that operating the...
NOMSA NDLOVU
Correspondent 20 June 2007
Mounting musical shows is no easy task - director
Stuart White, the one person who gave locals a good taste of theatrical performances, told Showbiz in Gaborone this week that mounting these shows is no easy task. While he sparkles with excitement when talking about the beauty he has brought into...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 20 June 2007
Kanye DJ Clippa Produces Masterpiece
But his perseverance, hard work and never-say-die attitude has finally paid off. He has now released a hot selling album titled House Mix Extension 2. The 14-track album is definitely a masterpiece and places him above most local DJs who have been in...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 20 June 2007
The disappearance of rapping DJs
Back then a dancer would feel highly motivated to come up with all sorts of dancing antics as the DJ's rap egged him or her on. Those were the late 1980s, a period described by the music lovers of the time as the period of unparallel dancing antics....
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 20 June 2007
Cattle put 'a spanner in the works' at F/town abattoir
"Cattle have been coming after our recent campaign," says Dr Motshudi Raborokgwe, the Chief Executive Officer of the BMC. "Our major problem now is associated with the plant, which has not been performing very well." Raborokgwe says there are serious...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 20 June 2007
BoB slashes rates as inflation falls
The latest 50-basis point downward adjustment means that the bank rate now moves from 15.00 percent to 14.50 percent, although observers still feel the repo rate is still high compared to Botswana's trading partners."The reduction in the Bank Rate...
STAFF WRITER 20 June 2007
Striking Eskom workers may leave us in the dark
However, the intended strike by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) and Solidarity, which together represent 20 000 workers, is likely to be deemed illegal because Eskom's operations are specified...
20 June 2007
IMF steps up exchange rate rules
IMF boss Rodrigo de Rato said the new rules would show "what is acceptable to the international community". The IMF refused to say it was aimed at China, criticised for its yuan rate. Some US lawmakers claim China is keeping its yuan currency...
20 June 2007
Cry of disabled people is justified
As part of society, they too should feel that they matter. This is only possible when the rest of us make conscious efforts to avoid situations and actions that make the disabled feel inadequate or unwanted.They should be able to access education and...
EDITOR 20 June 2007
Botswana sold out: Who controls us?
The unfolding chaos characterising the privatisation of national enterprises, specifically Air Botswana and other public bodies such as Botswana Telecommunication Corporation and the Botswana Power Corporation, are neither attributable to lack of...
20 June 2007
Verdict in ARV burglary in the pipeline
The trial, which started at Maun Magistrate court two months ago, saw major suspect Metlha, also known as 'Golden Tooth' Maphanyane and his three counterparts Bashi Mokwatso, Katorora Hange and Okolo Antony Eke Chuke entangled in a battle with the...
20 June 2007
The carnage of our roads
Today I want to put my concerns to the Minister Lesego Motsumi, whose portfolio covers the roads. She is not the only one as is the careless livestock owners who don't have any sense of value for their livestock and human life. The Minister must as a...
20 June 2007
Cuba's 'first lady' dies aged 77
She was a key figure in the Cuban revolution and the long-standing head of the Cuban Women's Federation, which works to advance women's rights. Born into a wealthy family, she fought as a guerrilla alongside Fidel Castro and his younger brother...
20 June 2007
If you cannot beat them join them
Time has come for relevant authorities to come up with new strategies to now make use of these illegal immigrants to benefit the development of our country. The number of illegal immigrants in Botswana is more than the population of Serowe village...
20 June 2007
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20 June 2007
Motlhabankwe headed for Chiefs?
Information reaching Mmegi Sport indicate that Chiefs approached the Gunners' captain over the weekend after he featured in the Zebras' 2-1 win over Mauritania in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the National Stadium. Chiefs and...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 20 June 2007
TASC start on a high
TASC proved their mettle without veteran stars like Ogone Gabaratanelwe, Flora Keepile and Boitumelo Knight. Joseph Webb's charges netted 182 goals in three matches and conceded only 31. In their opening encounter, the Francistown giants walloped...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 20 June 2007
Rugby reaches Kanye
The few rugby teams that exist in the country are based in urban areas like Gaborone, Selebi-Phikwe, Francistown, Molepolole and Jwaneng. Shortage of facilities has made it difficult for those who are passionate about the sport to register teams in...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 20 June 2007
Rugby juniors head for Potchefstroom
Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) spokesperson, Bob Lekan said this is the second time the juniors have been invited for the tournament. He said the organisers normally invite developing nations and Botswana has been invited with Namibia. Lekan said at the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 20 June 2007
Moupo quashes rumours of Magama purge
Addressing a political rally here last Saturday, Moupo said that he has recently read shocking media reports alleging that he was planning to oust Magama from the Gaborone South constituency. Moupo, also the Leader of Opposition in Parliament and...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 20 June 2007
VP unveils Khama's bust in Cuba
He later travelled to Varaderoin, Matanzas province, where he spent a night before touring tourism development facilities the next day. On Monday, Khama unveiled the bust of Botswana's first president (his father) Sir Seretse Khama at the African...
20 June 2007
Unserviced land stalls F/town growth
Chief Executive Officer Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba said that BEDIA had a piece of land allocated to it at Gerald Estates but ended up backing off because it was not serviced. She said that Francistown is on the verge of unprecedented economic growth...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 20 June 2007
Councillors discuss development plan
"When conducting various workshops, we divided the city into three categories such that we get different problems from various locations. On that practice, we invited parastatals, youth representatives and other associations. We, however, identified...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 20 June 2007
Mauritius trains the gender lens on local govt
Organised by the Ministry of Local Government in partnership with the Media Watch Organisation and the South African-based Gender Links, the workshop brought together 25 councillors and officials from district, municipal and village councils from...
20 June 2007
SADC states tardy on gender off-take
She was speaking at a workshop on gender and media workshop for SADC journalists in Harare last week.Muchinguri said a firm resolution by the Heads of State to ensure the eradication of all gender inequalities in the region was made in 1997 by...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 20 June 2007
BDP dismisses women petition
Although she was not prepared to give details, the minister confirmed yesterday that they have communicated their decision to the seven women who challenged the election results. "You have to understand the structure of our party. What we were doing...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 20 June 2007
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