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The biggest winner of all
He shattered all known laws of campaigns, broke the hearts of lobbyists, choked gender activists plan to push two women into the BDP central committee. The campaign for central committee elections was always going to be fought along lobby...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
BOSETU threatens to pull out teachers' MoU
The MoU is tottering on the brink of collapse amid claims that the Botswana Teachers' Union (BTU) is the cause of the problems. Other unions accuse BTU of intimidation. They say BTU is ego-centric and flaunts its power and wealth by poaching members...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
Pastor arrested with 'miracle' machine
"Pastor' Obiri Konjo Yeboah on July 5 failed to convince Aviation Police officers why he needed this machine to do God's work. He is now facing serious charges including fraud and false pretence," Police Spokesman Asan Kasingye told Sunday...
MARTIN SSEBUYIRA &
ZURAH NAKABUGO 18 July 2007
Unions' disunity
When mid last year four teacher organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the event was widely lauded as a sign of maturity by what are basically toddler-unionised organisations. They were the Botswana Teachers' Union (BTU), Botswana...
EDITOR 18 July 2007
Can privatisation unburden the worker?
Newspapers are for news. Hardly not for classroom discourse on the personal predisposition of a columnist and a sub-editor towards ideological positions about world views that have been discussed since the Industrial Revolution. My immediate...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 18 July 2007
Cartoon Strip-18-07-07
18 July 2007
Light at end of tunnel for Business Place
Already, the centre's database is growing in terms of membership while companies have been formed with the help of the centre, which is located at the Gaborone Station.TBP board chairman Satar Dada revealed during the official launch of the centre...
STAFF WRITER 18 July 2007
Buy locally or else, Moroka warns giant stores
Last Thursday, Trade and Industry minister Neo Moroka nearly borrowed the line 'I will be back', when he admonished big stores operating in the country that he would not 'regulate' them if they supported local businesses by procuring some of their...
STAFF WRITER 18 July 2007
Francistown history in exhibition
Kamogelo Mapila, a curator at the museum, revealed to showbiz that they had been receiving numerous requests for the history of Francistown to be exhibited. He said the exhibition should last until the end of the year unless there is another...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 18 July 2007
Envoy challenges govt on sports curriculum
He said that the development of soccer clinics during the school holidays plays a role in promoting good behaviour among the youth. He said the clinics enable a pool of players to always be on reserve and talent to be sustainable. He stated that...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
BMC struggle in Coke Cup
Though BMC had three new faces in their line-up namely, Kenanao 'Flo' Kgetholetsile from BDF XI, Bobo Motlhalane (Jwaneng Comets) and Shepherd Mosekgwa (TAFIC), they failed to stamp their authority in the match against the plucky minnows. The three...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
Mogae briefs BDP congress on Air Botswana
"I want to assure the nation that no law will be breached or disregarded in this process," he said. He added that there is no justification for jumping the gun and stalling negotiations. "Time and tide wait for no man," said Mogae as he quoted...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
MELS leader sets his eyes on State House
Speaking to journalists during the party's congress in Mogoditshane over the long weekend, Joina said anything is possible in politics. He said elections are unpredictable. "We can take power in 2009," he said. He revealed they have been...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 18 July 2007
Moupo warns BNF mavericks
The conference came two months after a tempestuous special congress in Molepolole where Moupo's camp swept the board in elections. He said it was a respected BNF tradition that people go into elections using lobby groups but these are usually...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
Swedish rates Botswana's example
She said that what matters is the quality of a country's institutions. She quoted former Botswana president Sir Ketumile Masire in his memoirs that: "The luck we had in Botswana is not only because we found diamonds, but also that we discovered...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
Disabled man faces dagga charges
The 40-year-old Segopotso Arms is alleged to have been in possession of dagga weighing 3.6 grams at Ngwasha gate near Nata village last September. He pleaded not guilty and said he has an attorney who would represent him in the matter. The...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
Multiple convict risks longer jail term
Ronnie Seabe Seisa, 29 is up to his neck in previous convictions prompting him to ask for a fine after his latest conviction. Seisa is in trouble after threatening to assault on-duty police officers in Nata. Seisa threatened the police when they...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
Residents dismiss FCC debt threats
The residents have said the threat is laughable and lacks substance. The FCC issued a two-week ultimatum on July 1 to the residents to pay up the over P17 million SHHA and service levy arrears or face litigation. The residents said it was shocking...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 18 July 2007
UN urges partnership in human rights promotion
"As partners for maternal health, men can save lives. They play a decisive role in many respects from personal and family decisions to policy and programme decisions taken at all levels of government and Parliament," she said. Matavel said husbands...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 18 July 2007
Kgosi Linchwe II to go for brain surgery
"Kgosi Kgolo will go for an operation in South Africa. But don't press panic buttons because he will be fine. I have already told other villages through their headmen about mogolle's health," stated Mothibe. When Mmegi interviewed him after the...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 19 July 2007
BIAC cuts down intake
"The memo was brought to the staff while they were busy preparing admissions for the students. Some departments, like the secretarial department upon hearing this and instead of lowering the number of students, did away with the other higher courses...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 July 2007
Moupo chides Mugabe
Making his remarks during a BNF conference in Serowe, Moupo said it pained to see Mugabe committing atrocities against his own people."We were all behind Zimbabwe under ZANU-PF because they were pursuing people-centred policies of the left. Today...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 19 July 2007
Billions to live in cities
Governments are urged to support young people to stay in school longer, to exercise their right to health and to attract new investments to cities to create jobs and encourage organisations of young people to facilitate their leadership and...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 19 July 2007
BPP:United we know each other!
Shockingly, the BPP's president of the women's wing, Anna Malibamba, did not know the name and the post of her Secretary for Legal Affairs, Tolani Poiso. Malibamba's duty at the BPP's 47th annual delegates conference in Tsamaya over the long holidays...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 19 July 2007
Court puts GIB under provisional liquidation
Furthermore, the order invites any interested parties opposed to the move to show cause why GIB should not be fully wound up as per the petitioner's request and why the costs of the case should not be awarded against GIB. The judgement stipulates...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 19 July 2007
BCP calls for impeachment clause
It was resolved that the agreement should be signed by the party leader at the earliest opportunity to allow for the joint campaign process to be launched.BCP spokesman Dumelang Saleshando said details with the Social Democratic Party for the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 July 2007
BAM resolves to continue with BCP talks
The party resolved that the thorny issue of allocation of constituencies and wards required an intense consultation with all the stakeholders before BAM and BCP can go ahead with the postponed signing of the Memorandum of Agreement. BAM resolved to...
19 July 2007
BMC speaks on slaughtering schedule
Subsequent to that notice, on July 3 Mmegi sought further clarification from the BMC on the matter.The BMC chief executive officer, Dr. Motshodi Raborokgwe responds to Mmegi enquiries: Mmegi: How long do you anticipate it will...
STAFF WRITER 19 July 2007
Holiday accidents on the decline
Meanwhile, Assistant Superintendent Dintle Simon said the police recorded a total of 27 cases of over speeding during the holidays in Francistown and the surrounding areas. Speeding constituted the highest number of all road traffic...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 19 July 2007
New front in the fight against HIV
The centre offers a weekly Friday night programme where young people between the age of 15-21 can spend time in good company and a safe location where games, music and occasional live events are available with adult supervision. In...
19 July 2007
Official reveals fall in technology studies
A nation without technical education is a lost nation," he said at the South Central region design and technology exhibition last week in Gaborone. He said the design and technology facilities at senior secondary schools were designed to accommodate...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 19 July 2007
Emotion and tears in DK swansong
In a moving delivery, Kwelagobe read his last report as party secretary general to the congress and told delegates about his long journey in the party. He said his had been a journey of love, dedication and sacrifice for the BDP. Addressing the...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 19 July 2007
Uncertainty over Swazi elections
It was agreed after adoption of the constitution in February 2005 that elections could be held after a cooling period of six months and the appointment of the head of Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The agreement was that the IEC boss should...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 19 July 2007
Don't drink on duty, musicians urged
She expressed concern that some of them "drink on duty," warning that that was unacceptable. "You should never drink while at work," Moore said. She said artistes have come a long way and it is high time they conducted themselves in an...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 July 2007
Musicians won't receive royalties yet
When authorities talk about it on television one would think it is only a matter of days before local musicians begin collecting royalties for their music. Recently, Botswana Television (Btv) ran a news clip, raving about the establishment of this...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 19 July 2007
Mapalastina, Alfredo Mos collaborate
The album features the versatile Alfredo Mos on lead guitar, lead vocal, backing vocals and drums, Patrick "Mangasa" Motlaopi on rhythm and bass guitar. Guest artists include Gaolatlhe Kamboo (baritone) Sebabatsane Traditional Group, Lekofi Sejeso...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 19 July 2007
Botswana eyes multi billion-dollar BPO industry
The Botswana industry, which is bracing itself for a BPO conference end of this month, says it wants to use the gathering to position itself. At a recent press conference at the Botswana International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), the industry...
STAFF WRITER 19 July 2007
AK6 gets go-ahead for 2009
AK6 is one of 30 known kimberlites - rock formation where diamonds can be found - forming part of the Boteti joint venture with the world's biggest diamond producer, De Beers. De Beers is 45 percent owned by the world's third largest mining group...
19 July 2007
Barclays should walk away from ABN deal - analysts
'We think ABN Amro is worth more to the consortium than it would be to Barclays, meaning the consortium should be the successful acquirer and Barclays should walk away,' the analysts wrote in a note to clients. The analysts said the RBS-led...
19 July 2007
Liberia joins Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI) was launched at Monrovia City Hall on 10 July by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, in the presence of the country's international development partners, including the African Development...
19 July 2007
Some bad apples among Chinese
Just this week, the notorious Chinese community in Francistown, is reported to have taken the law into their hands by beating up a South African national whose only crime, it is alleged, was to ask for replacement of a dysfunctional torch he had...
EDITOR 19 July 2007
Government propaganda, is not gospel
Think about the cost sharing issue, of school fees. The government wants to shift the blame of under-resourcing of education to "irresponsible" parents who dodge paying school fees and opposition parties who incite this tendency. The cost...
AS I SEE IT
MICHAEL DINGAKE 19 July 2007
Cartoon 19.07.07
19 July 2007
High court registrar joins magistrates' debate
It is surprising, unfortunate and indeed regrettable that magistrates could not exercise patience after appealing to the JSC but chose to rush to the media before giving the Commission a chance to deal with their complaints. This response however,...
* Godfery Nthomiwa 19 July 2007
Bonyonyo too strong in club tourney
Bonyonyo received a laptop, floating shield, gold medals and a cash prize of P600 for emerging champions. In a tiebreak match of five minutes per player, Desert Knights proved too strong for Kings and walloped them 10.5-1.5 to break the second place...
KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 19 July 2007
Van Rensburg, Mofammere win Motor Centre Open
The hard-serving ATP player, ranked No.8 in South Africa proved too good for the experienced but ageing Krisjan, previous winner of the tournament. Krisjan failed to cope with Van Rensburg's powerful strokes. The champion ranked 1050 by the ATP...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 19 July 2007
Makolo dumps Chiefs for Rollers
It is said that some Rollers' officials and supporters have been putting pressure on Makolo to comeback after Bogatsu left to further his studies in England towards the end of the season. When Makolo missed Chiefs' Coca-Cola Cup win over Wonder...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 19 July 2007
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