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Measures against commercial sex work revealed
The women sampled moved between towns, streets, bars and hotels. They attributed their entry into sex work to perceived failure of male partners to provide for them adequately and lack of jobs or earning power. A researcher in the assessment, Anjali...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 11 July 2007
Seventeen Zim sex workers arrested in F/town
The women, alleged to be prostitutes, paid P50 each in admission of guilt fines and were released. Maboka says according to the law, first offenders are fined P50, while repeat offenders pay P100 in admission of guilt fines. But if a person is found...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 11 July 2007
Welcome to examinations board
Several people have been left by the wayside. Only a few have managed to progress up the pyramid of the educational ladder. If one has not performed well on an examination, that could mean the end of their dreams. Good performance could be a...
EDITOR 11 July 2007
Khama must marry
This focus should be seen for the opportunity it is to rightly put onto the top of the political agenda issues of inherent importance that have previously been put on the back burner and generally dismissed as irrelevant to our nationhood. One such...
11 July 2007
BNF on the wrong path
Out of uncontrolled anger, ignorance and hatred of the truth, a sure BNF love dawdle, Malatsi Mokhubami in Selibe Phikwe confirmed my assertion that the BNF actions and judgments currently serves only to mainly expose the long hidden true picture of...
11 July 2007
No new immigration rules
We would like to make the following clarification: 1. There are no new immigration rules or regulations with respect to visitors.2. Section 17 (1) of the Immigration Act CAP 25:02 provides that:"Subject to this Act, a visitor may remain in Botswana...
11 July 2007
Cartoon Strip-11-07-07
11 July 2007
Inside a towel manufacturing factory
FRANCISTOWN: Going to a store and buying a finished product, even if it is a mere loaf of bread, is only the end of the process. The beginning of the process is much more mesmerising. That came to light when my colleagues and I visited the biggest,...
11 July 2007
A case for co-operation between banks and BotswanaPost
"Enhancing Access To Banking and Financial Services" is written by Keith Jefferis. In it, the former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Botswana (BoB) says the relationship between the Botswana Savings Bank (BSB) and BotswanaPost offers great potential...
STAFF WRITER 11 July 2007
DJ Bunz releases first album
The one handed DJ said his new album is a story about his adversity-filled life. He said that though his life has been troubled, the journey continues. DJ Bunz said the album was released last week and already some of the tracks have received a...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 11 July 2007
The dawn of a new literary era
The newly published poets in the edition include Abiod O. Mosienyane, Onalenna Mabote, Jenny JD and Kabelo Joseph - a graduate of Crossing Borders online writing programme initiated by the British Council and the Lancaster University. ...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 11 July 2007
'GUS' explains govt stand on trade unions
During a consultative meeting with employers in Selebi-Phikwe, the Assistant Minister said there is a backlog of cases at the Industrial Court and labour offices. He noted that through unions, a group of workers would present a single case and the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 11 July 2007
Fantastic night at G-Sun
When a video was not playing, exciting computer effects would play on the screen to enhance the performance of the singers. The use of computer technology to add colour and excitement was well received by the revellers as the fantastic...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 11 July 2007
Chiefs-Rollers feud over Balepi
Sources within Rollers have told Mmegi Sport that they have invested a lot on Balepi by settling his school bills and hence they need to recover their costs. The player has been studying at Gaborone Institute of Professional Studies (GIPS) and it is...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 11 July 2007
Mohambi joins Gunners
He said that BMC have not fulfilled the promises they made to him when he was recruited. "I have been speaking to them but now I feel that nothing will ever change and therefore I decided that I should move on," he said. He told Mmegi Sport that...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 11 July 2007
ISO award to boost confidence at IDM
Speaking to Mmegi yesterday, Faith Tombale said that the awarding of the certificate does not mean that provision of quality service ends there. "They are still going to be monitoring us every six months to see if the maintenance of the system on...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 11 July 2007
Merafhe speaks on USA
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mompati Merafhe revealed this when he addressed journalists yesterday. Merafhe said he regretted that three countries that he preferred not to name dedicated their entire time on the...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 11 July 2007
Half-a-million suspects fail to get bail
She denied the suspects bail. "Though this offence might be termed white collar, it is a very serious offence. It is my view that the seriousness has been established by the amount of money and the smuggling factor that the state has already raised,"...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 11 July 2007
Union explains wrangle
In the end, the legal aid company remained with only 1, 000 subscribers from the union after the rest demanded their money back, it has been confirmed. BGWU secretary general Phillip Kaboda has characterised the episode as a...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 11 July 2007
BULGASA and BOTASA in merger negotiations
In a joint statement BLAWU union and BOTASA stated that they met recently in Mochudi to discuss the proposed merger. "We purposely met to commence talks that would calumniate in merging the two associations so as to built a coherent and vanguard...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 11 July 2007
A glimpse of Seretse Khama's legacy
The late Sir Seretse Khama was the first President of the Republic of Botswana. He inherited an impoverished and internationally obscure state from British rule and left it as a democratic and increasingly prosperous nation with a significant role in...
DR. JEFF RAMSAY 11 July 2007
Man jailed for unlawful wounding
"It is clear the accused has a history of being violent and it is clear from the evidence that no one provoked him and he was drunk," he said. Obeng added that he did not see any reason for the attack on the complainant by Chiroro. "There is no...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 11 July 2007
BTC, union clash over retrenchments
The unionists said BTC intends to lay-off 346 employees out of its 1,064-strong workforce. The president of Botswana Telecommu-nications Union (BTU), Modisaemang Kebalefetse said they have not come to an agreement with the BTC management over certain...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 12 July 2007
George Weah returns to classroom
"Now I'm not playing no more and I have the opportunity to go back to the classroom," he told the BBC. "Education is a continual process, it's like a bicycle... if you don't pedal you don't go forward," he said. "It's never enough - even the...
12 July 2007
MISA Communiqu on Lesotho violations
The most alarming development is the tacit unleashing of the army upon members of the public. In terrorist fashion similar to some turbulent parts of the world hooded army operatives kidnap, torture and maim members of the public and sometimes damage...
12 July 2007
September date for inaugural hip-hop dance competition
The competition is intended to be an annual event. It will feature urban dance groups from all over the country. Diorama creative strategist Chenjie Ndaba said besides the attractive prizes, the competition will give winners respect from their peers....
STAFF WRITER 12 July 2007
Film producers take 'Master D' to court
They want their case to be heard by the courts before Master D flies out to London, where he has promised to take two outstanding singers in the show, Tshepo Dikomang and Kabo Matlho, for a recording and marketing and distribution deal with EMI...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOGWE
Correspondent 12 July 2007
Rapper Rhymes faces four trials
Manhattan District Court Judge Larry Stephen ruled the prosecution could not combine the two assault charges. The four trials will run consecutively, starting on 5 September. On hearing the news, the 34-year-old rapper gave a celebratory "high five"...
12 July 2007
Elbow-benders to sample Peroni
Today, at the Grand Palm Hotel in Gaborone, invited guests - including journalists - will sample Peroni as KBL prepares to introduce the beer as one of its premium brands. "You will be given the opportunity to taste the world's Number One Italian...
12 July 2007
BOCCIM members to tee at Golf Club
According to BOCCIM spokesperson Tebogo Rapitsenyane, the objective of the golf day is to provide an informal networking platform for BOCCIM members, prospective members, prominent public figures and the business community at large. The South...
12 July 2007
SADC to set up gas, petroleum body
"Repga will create a common investment destination with harmonised environmental standards and policies," said the Commissioner for Energy and Petroleum Affairs in Tanzania's Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Bashir Mrindoko. The project aims to make...
12 July 2007
Rwanda leads Africa in ICT revolution
Thanks to ambitious government initiatives in developing Rwanda's telecommunications infrastructure, the country's ICT sector - including mobile phone and fibre optic networks as well as PC and Internet access - has become a primary target of both...
12 July 2007
Opposition parties lose cllrs to BDP
He said he quit after a fall-out with the new BNF leadership elected at a special congress in Molepolole. "Ever since the congress in Molepolole, things have not been well for some of us especially those who supported Dr (Kathleen) Letshabo," he...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 12 July 2007
Are energy officials drinking their own medicine?
The move has come to haunt the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources because of two major reasons. The decision came at a time when crude oil prices are so high that the NPF was on the verge of depletion. By April last year, it was...
EDITOR 12 July 2007
That cartoon gives the press a bad name
Apparently, the creator of the controversial cartoon (Billy Chiepe) was one of the panellists on the radio programme. As my informant only listened to the tail end of the programme, he was not certain whether the editor of the newspaper was also on...
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
DAN MOABI 12 July 2007
BOSETU's response to BTU statement
In the said article the BTU leadership creates the impression that it is the only Teacher Organization fighting the case of 14 school heads who have been threatened with dismissal by Teaching Service Management. A closer reading of the article in...
12 July 2007
Cartoon 12.07.07
12 July 2007
Rollers go after Sembowa
Sembowa has just passed his Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) at Mater Spei College and he is set to further his studies in Gaborone. Legwatagwata pointed out that they would have to sit down with the player to discuss...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 12 July 2007
Mooki blasts BFA boss
He joined the BFA in February but he has been kicked-out because the association feels he is incompetent. Two weeks ago, BFA Chief Executive Officer Thabo 'Styles' Ntshinogang denied that Mooki had been shown the door. When contacted for...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 12 July 2007
We have been swindled - Gunners
Kgetholetsile was a star in the Gunners' side during the 2005-2006 season before he moved to BDF XI last season. His stay at Matebele has not been easy and he decided to leave the army side at the end of last season. Since then, Kgetholetsile has...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 12 July 2007
Botswana Open kicks-off
It is so far the longest partnership between the company and Botswana Tennis Association (BTA). At the time of going to press, Zambians Edgar Kazembe, Henry Banda, Mwiza Gondwe, Gift Hangwengwe and Miriam Zulu had confirmed participation while...
12 July 2007
Botswana youth for South African tourney
However, besides the Pirates team, it has not been confirmed which South African sides will take part in the tournament. Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, Mogoditshane Under-15 and Under-17 coach, Gabriel Tsetsengwa said that they are going...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 12 July 2007
Minister says pregnancy deaths can be avoided
She said the leading causes of deaths during child birth or pregnancy are severe bleeding, infections, unsafe abortion, obstructed labour and high blood pressure. "Some of the deaths are related to pre-existing medical conditions which are aggravated...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 12 July 2007
Mbeki succession battle stalls development
She explained that the South African ruling party, the ANC is currently divided into two camps supporting President Thabo Mbeki and his former deputy Jacob Zuma. "The Premier here (Eastern Cape) is aligned to factionalism and this is creating...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 12 July 2007
The turbulence beneath the facade of calm
In the previous congresses, the BDP factional politics had reached the apogee with party members including President Festus Mogae aligning themselves to factions. Factional politics had overnight transformed BDP from a conservative lot whose...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 12 July 2007
I will resign from UB - Motswaledi
Motswaledi, an executive assistant in the office of the University of Botswana's deputy vice chancellor said he has already informed his principals at UB that were he to win he will have to sever employment ties with the educational institution."It...
Staff Writer 12 July 2007
Road accidents kill four people
The police have charged 752 motorists for excessive speeding out of 1,821 cases of traffic violation in the past week. A breathalyser test for alcohol was conducted on 243 motorists and 10 of them have been charged for driving under the influence of...
12 July 2007
Human computer comes to Gaborone
She has beaten a sophisticated computer - a Univac 1108, which gave the 23rd root of a 201 digit number. She made her mental calculations in 50 seconds beating the computer by 12 seconds. That was in 1977. This week she will be demonstrating...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 12 July 2007
UB holds defence and security course
The official closing ceremony and award of certificates will be presided over by Prof. Frank Youngman, UB Deputy Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs, on Friday. The objective of the course is to enhance the capacity of the Botswana Parliament...
12 July 2007
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