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BCP embraces AG's plea
"According to information available to me, the negotiations have only just started and government has initiated the usual inter-ministerial consultation on the proposals," reads the letter from Molokomme. The AG further pointed out that Cabinet will...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
From Air Botswana to Botswana Airlink
If a recent statement released by the Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation Agency is anything to go by, then the fate of the national airline has been sealed, save for the details. The statement indicates that government is in...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
Child labour a result of poverty
Puseletso Kidd of Participatory Education Evaluation and Research (PEER) said they had a meeting with 43 out of school children who said they were not coerced by family members but were forced by the situation in their own homes. She said the...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
BCP submits political shopping list
In the petition, the BCP demands that all farmers affected by the government's "shoot to kill"' campaign of cattle in Zone 7 after the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease be compensated because that caused deprivation and economic insecurity. The...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
BFTU averts office auction
Last month the NDB put Babereki House up for auction sale after BFTU failed to pay the a loan it took from NDB for the construction of the popular union building. BFTU Secretary General, Gadgani Mhotsha, revealed that a last minute meeting between...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
Americans, BOTUSA study female sex workers
The report was written by researchers from the International Education and Training Center on HIV (I-TECH) from the University of Washington in the United States, with support from BOTUSA and funding from the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS...
04 July 2007
BDP cllr passes on
Reports say the councillor met his untimely death when the vehicle he was traveling in from Palapye to Mogapinyana had a tyre burst and overturned. The BDP chairman for the region Nathniel Moribame said that the middle-aged councillor and a...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
Minister calls for protection of transfrontier conservation area
The call was made by the Botswana Minister of Environment Wildlife and Tourism Kitso Mokaila at the first ever meeting of the KAZA TFCA countries after the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Gaborone last week. He said the transfrontier park...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
Why a reformed Zanu PF is not the answer
In some quarters the issue of the Zanu PF successor to Robert Mugabe has been lauded as the key to unlocking the Zimbabwean crisis, while others have postulated a reformed Zanu PF as the answer to our national challenges. There is speculation that...
* Arthur Mutambara 04 July 2007
Make security a priority in football
The competition is gradually becoming a major event in the country's football calendar. It has become the epitome of a quality outing and it gives the fans an indication of what some Premier League sides have in store for them in the upcoming season....
EDITOR 04 July 2007
AS I SEE IT
One of the advocates and prime movers of this concept was Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana. He rallied the new independent African states to unite as one and argued that the newly independent African states would not be free as long as one...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 04 July 2007
Why treat Basarwa with kid gloves
The government has all along treated Basarwa with kid gloves and it should be blamed for what they have now become, spoilt brats. How do you explain all the freebies they have and still enjoy while they literally do nothing except sleep, eat and...
04 July 2007
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04 July 2007
SA's Mashile scoops Pan African book prize
Mashile's collection of poems, 'In a Ribbon of Rhythm', published in 2005 earned her the glory. The NOMA Awards, now in their 26th year, were named after their founder, who also own book-publishing company, Kodansha Publishers (London). The award is...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
correspondent 04 July 2007
Celebrity Day boosts anti-AIDs campaign
Large crowds gathered last Saturday at Riverwalk, to test.There was music to drum up public awareness among stakeholders.Organiser of the Celebrity Testing Day, Shombi Ellis, said: "The event seeks to dispel the gross misconceptions about HIV...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 04 July 2007
BACK STAGE
Carla Bhem, acted skilfully by Emmanuelle Devos, one of France's top actresses of this decade, is a secretary at a construction company, SEDIM, in Paris. She aspires to be more, but has a handicap-she was deaf, but some of her hearing has...
SASA MAJUMA 04 July 2007
BDC unveils data recovery system
The BDC's Group Internal Auditor, Ronald Phole, explained at the launch that the move was meant for the board, management and staff of the corporation to appreciate how BDC will conduct its business in the event that a disaster or an unfortunate...
04 July 2007
Thrill over coal prompts call for national strategy on mining
The call was made by the Director of the Department of Mines, Kgomotso Abi, in his presentation at the two-day international investors' conference on Botswana coal at the Gaborone International Convention Centre. "The government has a duty to create...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 04 July 2007
Under 23 qualify for finals
Though Ghana tried hard to come back into the game, their efforts were frustrated by a tough Botswana defence. Botswana went into the game as underdogs but proved that they can compete at the highest level. Musa Ohilwe stood tall in defence and...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
Coke Cup enters exciting stage
The other all-Premier League clash involves the newly promoted Boteti Young Fighters and fallen powerhouse Mogoditshane Fighters who have just returned to top-flight football after one year in the lower division. Defending champions, Notwane are...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
Fans injured in Kabelano Cup
Kabelano Trust spokesperson, Lesego Pule said that they are still investigating the matter. He added that the injured were treated and discharged. He lamented that fans who misbehave at the stadium and those who do not have tickets create security...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 04 July 2007
BTU bays for education officers' heads
BTU deputy president Pule Ramaabya said at a press conference yesterday that the education officers should be sent packing for 'failure to monitor and appraise the under-performing headmasters'. He said the officers are the ones who should be retired...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 July 2007
Masire negotiates peace in Lesotho
"When we left the issues were more or less settled and the two parties were ready to work together," he said. He said during the week-long negotiations, they noticed that the tension between the parties was caused by mutually...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 July 2007
Herero woman wins rights over husband's body
Upon hearing attorney, Tshekiso Tshekiso, of Kgalemang Sechele and Associates for the applicant, Lenah Matshwenyego and Stephen Raurau for the first respondent, Josephine Kawamanoka, Justice Moses Chinhengo ordered that the remains of the late Joseph...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 05 July 2007
Milestones in Lesotho's political history
1986 - South Africa blocks borders, demanding expulsion of anti-apartheid activists. Major-General Justin Lekhanya replaces Chief Jonathan in coup.1990 - King Moshoeshoe II goes into exile. His son is sworn in as Letsie III. 1991 - Lekhanya forced...
05 July 2007
BIAC gets new head
"I have been in the teaching environment for the past 19 years and I think I needed change. I would have to learn everything which is good for me and also to adapt to a new environment," he said. He added that BIAC is currently undergoing a...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 July 2007
Raditanka dismisses 'Nkate bias'
"We were told that we should throw our weight behind Nkate and not Motswaledi when we vote in a few weeks' time at a congress billed for Molepolole," he further told Mmegi.Contacted for comment yesterday, Lesego Raditanka, who is CDC chairperson...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 July 2007
Appointments raise eyebrows
The position that has forced the officers to open up is that of the Measurement Specialist responsible for coordinating most of the technical aspects at the division. It is said that the Chief Education Officer, (CEO) Janet Gaobakwe has said that the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 July 2007
Robbers get 20 years in jail
It dawned on them that the accused would not get a sentence of less than 10 years. The three convicts robbed two men last year and then called Kutlwano Police station to say they had just witnessed a kidnapping. In court they admitted this was a...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 05 July 2007
Zimbabwe's frenzied shopping spree
Around her desperate shoppers at the Harare supermarket, with trolleys piled high, were lunging at shelves, fighting, shouting to get to products that had suddenly been cut by 50 percent. "The staff had all evacuated apart from the till...
05 July 2007
Leave justice to the courts - Police
The frenzied crowd cannot stop themselves as they descend upon the young man like vultures upon a dead animal. The pleas and appeal for forgiveness from the young man fall on deaf ears. The 'pounding' continues and its intensity...
Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 05 July 2007
G-Sun brings the Fantastic Four
This entertainment is a product of Louis van Wyk, the South African who has produced high profile entertainment offerings such as " Groot 5" and "7 Wonders" tours. The Fantastic 4 is the latest entertainment offering this year and has already kicked...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 05 July 2007
Prizes'jamboree at Mascom grand finale
The cellular phone company came on board as the project sponsors and had their colours beaming on the national screen throughout the four months of the 30 minutes TV show. Television viewers had to spend money to vote via Mascom lines for the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 05 July 2007
Art links African and American natives
The objective of the visit, with the theme 'The Answers Lie Within', is to enable cultural and economic exchange between the indigenous communities of southern Africa and North America. The visit seeks to foster knowledge and experience sharing in...
Staff Writer 05 July 2007
Now Dikhwaere goes contemporary
Kgobola, Ditholwana and Mogwana Traditional Dance can rightfully claim the crown as pioneers in the infusion of modern material in the music. However, the stars of the genre are Culture Spears and Machesa. While Culture Spears are undoubtedly the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 July 2007
Local artistes shine at Kabelano
It was obvious that the organisers used Thebe as a draw-card to the event for fun-lovers. But contrary to expectations, Culture Spears, arguably the hottest group in the country, and Mapetla of Sekhokho fame outclassed the South African in every...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 05 July 2007
Mining exploration booms
She revealed that there are 86 registered and active companies in Botswana and 25 are into precious stone exploration while 61 follow a variety of minerals."The number of companies and licenses keep changing as new licenses are...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 05 July 2007
Clark to speak on asset allocation
Russell Investment Group is a global leader in multi-manager investment services.However, Chepete Chepete, spokesperson of BoB says, this presentation will be different from the past because it will give a more practical approach to the topic....
05 July 2007
Barclays, RBS elbow for ABN
Barclays and RBS plans for integrating ABN's wholesale business differ in detail but are broadly the same; they can offer their leading financing and risk management products to new clients and also strip out costs. "Applying the people, the...
05 July 2007
Market-driven Expo Botswana expands
The two branches will create permanent employment for about six Batswana and that the investment capital outlay to set up each branch is about P100,000.The company opened a branch in the resort town of Kasane three weeks ago. When operational, the...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 05 July 2007
Shocking attributions to Moroka
The news story said that Moroka was lamenting the slow progress of government projects, schemes and programmes and blaming it on the civil service which he feared was sabotaging his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). According to the report, the words...
05 July 2007
BDP man trivialised important debate
They are valid concerns that are shared by a large number of the people of Botswana. It was therefore rather unhelpful and disappointing that the BDP's representative on the TV programme was so single-minded in his approach to the debate. Garekwe...
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
DAN MOABI 05 July 2007
BHC - a national disgrace
In order to understand BHC, you need to place its origin under the microscope. BHC was created under an Act of Parliament to provide housing at better terms and conditions for Batswana. BHC has now evolved into a rapacious racketeering and...
05 July 2007
BNF mourns Mmammopa
She left the BPP during its split and became a member of its off-shoot, Botswana Independence Party (BIP). Together with a number of activists, they heeded Dr Kenneth Koma, the founder of the BNF's call for the two BPP factions to re-unite. But when...
05 July 2007
Born-again Christians of Botswana unite!
However it is with great regret that some prominent churches and their pastors shunned this very important event and some, even though they attended, did not fully participate. Some of the pastors attended only once or twice and did not even finish...
05 July 2007
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05 July 2007
D-Day for Young Zebras
Former Olympic champions Cameroon booked a place in the final with a hard-fought 2-1 win over another surprise package, Lesotho. The game between Botswana and Cameroon will be a repeat of a meeting between the two nations at the group stage where the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 05 July 2007
Silence at the Gunners front
Team manager Lesiamang Lesiamang told Mmegi Sport that they are still negotiating with players they want to recruit. At the moment, two strikers from Zimbabwe and Zambia are on trial at Gunners. "Recruiting players has various stages and the final...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 July 2007
West Ham should have lost points - panel
That was the astonishing verdict of Sir Philip Otton's panel when it delivered its findings on the arbitration proceedings brought by Sheffield United. But the judgment came as no comfort to the Yorkshire club because the former Lord Justice of...
05 July 2007
Eriksson meets Man City players
Eriksson, 59, flew up to Manchester from London on Tuesday evening. The Swede is also expected to put pen to paper on a three-year deal with City on Wednesday. He will not be formally unveiled as boss until City's prospective new owner Thaksin...
05 July 2007
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