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Parly to consider domestic violence bill
It defines domestic violence as any controlling or abusive behaviour that harms the health or safety of a person. It includes physical abuse and threat, sexual abuse or threat, emotional verbal or psychological abuse, economic abuse, intimidation,...
STAFF WRITER 20 July 2007
Ministry pilots specialisation at primary schools
"We looked at primary schools that have been performing well and those which have been performing poorly for the past three years to balance them," she said. She added that teachers have been given subjects according to their strengths. "The...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Basarwa case reaches UN body
Survival International, the British non-governmental organisation (NGO), has submitted a report detailing the government's misdemeanours against Basarwa and the court ruling. According to a statement released by Survival, the organisation that has...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Zim business buzzing in F/town
The Zimbabwe Cabinet Taskforce on Price Monitoring and Stabilisation recently ordered businesses to slash consumer prices by 50 percent or more "to cushion poor consumers that are at the mercy of profiteers". The Zimbabwean media recently reported...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
BNF still mum about Kopano House
But almost 20 years later, the plot is still undeveloped and unfenced. Fund-raising exercises were held and a bank account was opened for the project. BNF members and supporters were encouraged to deposit money into the trust account. That was at a...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 20 July 2007
Centre closure should serve as a lesson to NGOs
Koreen Reece, the technical advisor (NGO Child Care Coordination), said NGOs have to be more aware of their responsibility and avoid the pitfall of doing business haphazardly. "We have standards and procedures," she said. Dula Sentle, a centre...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
DK gets BDP central committee post
Along with Kwelagobe, Mogae has also brought in Communications, Science and Technology minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi. The Serowe South legislator is known to be sympathetic to the Kedikilwe-Kwelagobe side but also loyal to party Chairman and Vice...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
BDP releases Bulela Ditswe time-table
"Our fear is that if we hold ward elections, that might destabilise the party particularly when a sitting councillor is defeated in primary elections and such a person may not participate in activities for the national election," said...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Many faces of the mystery Khama
Mogae is expected to retire next year after serving two terms. But as he leaves, few people know Khama's economic and political philosophy? When he took over the reigns, as both the BDP and state President, Mogae was an open book. He had served...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Go ahead, Mogalakwe challenges Moupo
When addressing the BNF annual conference in Serowe over the President's Day holidays, Moupo warned that he would deal ruthlessly with members who did not toe the party line. Moupo warned party members against going public about internal party...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 20 July 2007
Postal union faults director for missing congress
Botswana Postal Service Workers Union secretary general Mogakolodi Masele said Pule should have attended the congress to come face to face with the employees to answer their concerns. He said they invited the director general to perform the official...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Coega likely to end SADC's wharf problems
In an interview with the press last Friday, Qinga-Vika said that the project, that has so far created jobs for 18 000 people during construction stage, will be the first of its kind in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region....
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Inflation remains steady in June
Month-on-month, the index increased by 0.7 percent, with only food and non-alcoholic beverages recording a significant increase (2.7 percent). Other categories where indices rose include furnishing, household equipment and maintenance and transport...
20 July 2007
Botswana takes over SACU chairship
The purpose of the Secretariat visit to Botswana was to brief the incoming Chair on matters and issues that are currently on SACU's agenda, and to discuss envisaged priority and strategic focus areas during Botswana's tenure as the chair of SACU....
20 July 2007
What colour is tourism?
Before I let rip, I think I should make my position on tourism clear. It's staggeringly obvious that it's of critical importance. I'm not exaggerating just so I can make some ridiculously self-important, journalistic point. It really is. Sit...
CONSUMER WATCHDOG 20 July 2007
STAYING AHEAD
In pursuit of this past time, I have laid my hands on pretty good stuff over the last few years. I thoroughly enjoyed Keith Richburg's book entitled "Out of America". In fact it is my cream of the crop and the fact that Richburg earned Jesse...
DICHABA MOLOBE 20 July 2007
An appraisal of DK's legacy in the BDP and government
Such politicians tend to command the respect of the people including their detractors even if to their policies or leadership style may have brought problems and misery their organisations. Perhaps the University of Botswana ought to be thinking...
Dr John Makgala * 20 July 2007
Lesbians, gays and transsexuals
For many years in America, the disease was regarded as a 'gay' disease and since at that time there was still widespread discrimination against homosexuals, little attention was paid to those who were living with the syndrome. And while the...
20 July 2007
QUESTION TIME
Michael Dingake critically referred to this in his column yesterday, reminding us that parents also pay for transport, uniforms, stationery and other costs, and that many parents are unemployed or underpaid. Government, nevertheless, returned P1.2...
PATRICK VAN RENSBURG 20 July 2007
NITTY GRITTY
He claims that there is a difference in meaning, but I suspect the difference is just in perception. He says a refugee is one who runs away from his country and seeks refuge in a foreign country. "A refugee," he explains, "is one who is helpless and...
BAROLONG SEBONI 20 July 2007
Enter a new generation at the BDP
Mogae's primary mission when he came to office was to bring economics to the centre of the conduct of business at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning when President Masire appointed him nine years ago. The Botswana Democratic Party...
EDITOR 20 July 2007
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20 July 2007
Clash of titans at Buffaloes' Ground
GU coach, Luke Masomere told Mmegi Sport that they have been preparing well for the tough encounter. He said they have been hampered by injuries in their last game, but he is hopeful that most of his players will be available for selection....
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Zebras face Chipolopolo
The Orapa match marks the official opening of the Itekeng Stadium. Zebras' coach, Colwyn Rowe has not made any surprise inclusions in the 23-man squad. The only new arrivals are Under-23 players, Noah Maposa (goalkeeper) and defender Gobonyeone...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Netball league moves to Orapa
However, all eyes will be on national champions TASC, who are under pressure to defend the title. The Tango Girls will take on hosts White Diamonds, Arsenal, Boteti and Marwaneng at the Orapa netball courts this weekend. If history is anything to...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 20 July 2007
GU plot to grab Gunners' player unravels
The development has left a financial hole at GU and the Reds are now seeking compensation from Gunners for the bills they incurred when they accommodated the player in a lodge in the hope of signing him. GU spokesperson, Atamelang Thaga told Mmegi...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Mabrano seek new coach
Sources at the club suspect that the coach left because of pressure as the team was not doing well. The Letlhakane side, known for its good soccer, started the league on a poor note last season and nearly got relegated. Mabrano staged a late rally...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 20 July 2007
Mamelodi dreams professionalism
It is fitting that this event should be celebrated after a gruelling league season that succeeded in entertaining football enthusiasts throughout the country. Botswana football is indebted to Mascom for this generous contribution; we are equally...
20 July 2007
Women football holds AGM
Prisons manager, Dikakanyo Mmolawa, said members of the current committee members are coaches hence their decisions in most cases were unfair and biased. His wish is that the committee should be led by neutral people. He suggested that coaches...
20 July 2007
FIRST CUT
The story of Oscar Pistorius is an amazing one. Even the less motivated will find reason to embrace the most difficult challenges when they learn of who Pistorius is and what his achievements have been. For the uninitiated, Pistorius is the double...
TSHIMOLOGO BOITUMELO 20 July 2007
Bessie Head thunders from beyond the grave
Head settled in Botswana after being exiled from South Africa in 1964 for her political views and it was while here that she wrote some of her works that include Maru; A Question of Power; When The Rain Clouds Gather; Serowe: The Village of Rain...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
Primary school revision books launched
The books, which have been described as user-friendly, cover subjects like English, Setswana, Mathematics, Agriculture, Religious and Moral Education, Social Studies and Science are meant to help primary school pupils prepare for their...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 20 July 2007
BACK STAGE
The movie's launching was aided by the intense promotion of the latest, seventh and last Harry Potter novel by J. K. Rowling. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that will be available across the globe tomorrow and is expected to sell 10 million...
SASA MAJUMA 20 July 2007
BOOK REVIEW
This is Michael Worship's first novel. Previously he wrote non-fiction pieces. He studied at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa, and at Cambridge and Manchester universities in the United Kingdom (UK). Though this is a work of fiction,...
Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 20 July 2007
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