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Moupo flexes muscle
Last week Mogalakwe challenged Moupo to suspend or expel him from the party, following a warning at the BNF congress in Serowe where the party president vowed to take action against party dissidents who wash party dirty linen in public.The letter,...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 26 July 2007
BOTEC, RIPCO merger plans shelved?
Retrenchment packages for the employees of the two organisations will be finalised by September this year and supplementary funding is to be secured by November. A source said because of the new development, there is no guarantee that employees will...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 26 July 2007
I am BNF for life - Mothei
Matsheka is the councillor for Morula Ward in Gaborone West. Another BNF activist, Joper Osupile who was also associated with Mothei, has also defected to the BDP. When he joined the BDP, Osupile claimed that some BNF councillors were...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 July 2007
Ulrich Schmitt appointed dean
Graduate programmes are a strong growth point at the University of Botswana, with eight faculties offering graduate programmes ranging from masters degrees to doctoral studies. Over 800 students of the university are doing their graduate...
26 July 2007
Death row inmate fails to get Court of Appeal reprieve
Popo was sentenced to death last year, by the Lobatse High Court for killing a Molepolole woman, Binki Balotlegi in what was believed to be a ritual murder. He confessed that he was promised P1,000 for the murder. Three other men who were charged...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 July 2007
Ministers speak on stolen cars, police and CTO
The police station will together with other needy stations be considered for upgrading during National Development Plan (NDP) 10, he said. "As regards cyclic maintenance or refurbishments, contractors are on site doing maintenance works," said...
26 July 2007
Who benefits from impounded goods at airports?
A passenger who was in transit to Gaborone from London via Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was incensed at having to "forfeit" the precious gifts she had bought from a duty free shop at London's Heathrow International Airport. "Somebody had better...
ALFRED MULENGA
Correspondent 26 July 2007
May the real Rain Man stand up
The website medical society.org says that Kim Peek and not Devi was the inspiration behind screen writer Barry Morrow's 1988 Oscar-winning movie Rain Man. Morrow had earlier been involved in writing the story for the television movie Bill, about a...
26 July 2007
BATLA demands clarity on land boards
Speaking during the ongoing association's 13th biennial conference, Lesole said the lack of clarity affects land boards adversely and also stated that even the High Court judgement in the recent case between the association and the government did not...
26 July 2007
Mma Ramotswe set changes the face of Kgale View
The additional structure at Kgale view happens to be a movie set for the on going production of the No.1 Lady's Detective Agency. The kgale view set is a reconstruction of the old African mall in Gaborone. Before new structures took over, the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 26 July 2007
Nigerians force McCall-Smith to change Mma Ramotswe's attitude
McCall-Smith, speaking at a book signing ceremony hosted by the US Embassy, said he had to change Mma Ramotswe's attitude towards the West Africans so that when she speaks about them in the following works she does so with affection. When asked if he...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 26 July 2007
Heinemann launches revision books
Keitheile added that educationists, all of whom had teaching experience, wrote the books. The authors include Masego Basimanebotlhe and Slumber Ramadi (Science), Dorcus Morake and Oduetse Setlhare (Mathematics), Shadrack Majwabe and Catherine...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 26 July 2007
Copyright ruling angers artists
Daltrey said thousands of artists had "no pensions and rely on royalties". But the government said most artists would not benefit from an extension because of their record contracts. The majority of musicians had contracts requiring them to...
26 July 2007
Bankable study for Mmamabula almost done - CEO
Kinross says the project, which will be project-financed, will involve existing shareholders while other financiers have shown interest."We have hedge funds and institutional investors if the need arises," Kinross says.The BFS was undertaken by...
STAFF WRITER 26 July 2007
What is Outsource Botswana?
l Helps formulate quality nationally and internationally accredited BPO and contact centre training programmes, which will aid in developing the local industry to global standards.l Acts as an industry governing body in Botswana in order to...
26 July 2007
SADC countries' tourism ministers meet in Zim
Experts, with the Regional Tourism Organisation of South Africa (RETOSA), comprising 14 countries, are holding as from Tuesday, a three-day meeting for the preparations of ministerial meeting scheduled for Friday (July 27). SADC comprises Angola,...
26 July 2007
We do not need a US military base
He said a US base responsible for the African continent is currently in Stuttgart, Germany but the Americans want to move it to the continent. The US is looking for a location and Botswana is one of the countries that are being considered. However,...
EDITOR 26 July 2007
Saying no to medical technology
A cardinal principle of contemporary medical ethics is that patients have the right to make this type of decision, and that physicians are obligated to follow their wishes. To disregard a patient's preferences once he loses the ability to make...
26 July 2007
Master Dee must come clean
Now, it is not a big secret that Master Dee was not that successful here in Botswana. He was not in the same league with artists like Vee or Franco. He was a struggling musician, just like most of our beloved musicians. But all of a sudden, the man...
26 July 2007
Abolish school fees immediately
As an auxiliary organ of the party, BCP, which is largely supported by the young generation of the country, we find it opportune to clearly state that as a youth conscious limb, we advocate for free education-Education for all, therefore we...
26 July 2007
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26 July 2007
Golf course of crime
Her fears stems from the fact that she has to cross the crime-infested fairways of the Francistown golf club where muggings are the order of the day and worse, some women have been raped and men stabbed to death. Women are the most vulnerable to...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 26 July 2007
Unravelling Btv's new-look weather bulletin
The true beauty of the beast will only be apparent during the rainy and cloudy seasons. Then, Radithupa Radithupa and his colleagues from the meteorological department workers will really get to show off their new toys. The principal meteorologist...
LAURI KUBUITSILE
Correspondent 26 July 2007
Educating Serite on ethnicity
You hit the nail on the head when you admit your ignorance about the history of CKGR and that of Botswana in general. Of course our tribal land was converted in to Bushmen Reserve in 1961. Period. The name later changed to CKGR. Botswana gained...
Kuela Kiema 26 July 2007
BFA appoints new CEO
He has served as a sales and marketing manager of Kgalagadi Breweries; and Bolux Milling. He is a former vice chairman of Notwane Football Club. He is currently serving as vice chairman of the Kgatleng Regional Football Association. He will resign...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 26 July 2007
BOPSSA holds first competition
BOPSSA spokesperson, Edward Moreti, said the organisation was born after the realisation that primary school sport lacked proper body to run it. At the moment BOPSSA do not have structures and will work with the Botswana Teachers' Union (BTU). Moreti...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 26 July 2007
McClaren decision shocked Beckham
Beckham says McClaren told him over the phone: "In every team there's going to be casualties, and I'm sorry to say you're one of the casualties." "It felt as if there was no way back," Beckham told ITV show New Beginnings. McClaren recalled Beckham...
26 July 2007
Liverpool unveil new stadium plan
Chief executive Rick Parry told the BBC: "The stadium will send a message out that we want to be best on the pitch and the best off the pitch." American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett, in conjunction with architects HKS, have radically...
26 July 2007
Daisy Loo wins P21 million case
GCC is to pay all the interest that have accrued on the cheque it issued to Daisy Loo before it was confiscated and deposited at an interest bearing an account by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC). Court of Appeal...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 27 July 2007
Residents accuse councillor of rip-off
At a meeting yesterday addressed by Gaborone City Council (GCC) Department of Social and Community Development (SCD), the residents wanted to return the clothes. The residents accused Kgafela, who was not present at the meeting, of purchasing clothes...
27 July 2007
MPs play truant - again
Deputy Speaker Gladys Kokorwe learned that there was no quorum when MP for Gaborone North Keletso Rakhudu was holding the floor, debating the Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) policy presented by Environment, Wildlife and Tourism...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 27 July 2007
Moruti jabs government policies
Moruti was commenting on the Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) Policy that seeks to empower communities living in areas where there are unique natural resources. The policy will also give communities incentives to...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 27 July 2007
Botswana tax-free zone coming?
"Inspired by Dubai and the success of tax-free zones in China, Libertonia will be a tax-free zone. Many countries, including Botswana, have used export-processing zones to bring jobs and investment quite successfully. These zones are targeted at...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 27 July 2007
PEEPA mum over tender row
Information leaked to this paper alleges that a heated board meeting has resolved to disqualify the bid after some board members allegedly pointed accusations of conflict of interest at one among them. Sources reveal that other members of the board...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 27 July 2007
Lazy off-take for anti-AIDs drug trial
Truvada is an antiretroviral pill which is a combination of ARVs Tenovovir (TDF) and Emtricitabine (FTC). Botusa is doing the study to determine if taking the pill once daily can protect healthy young adults against HIV infection. "The reason that...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 27 July 2007
No forensic plans yet - minister
Skelemani was answering Tonota member of Parliament (MP) Pono Moatlhodi, who had asked him whether there were any plans to build a forensic laboratory in the northern part of the country to relieve the only laboratory based in Gaborone; and if so...
STAFF WRITER 27 July 2007
Zebras look to history
When the Zebras return to the National Stadium tomorrow for the COSAFA Cup, they will be hoping for a repeat of last year's feat by reaching the semis and perhaps going all the way in the richest regional competition in Africa. The journey starts...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 27 July 2007
How the Zebras might line-up
1. Modiri Marumo (captain)The BDF XI custodian has been an inspiration for the Zebras. Though he was reported to be carrying an injury, his experience will be what the doctor ordered for the Zebras. If the game goes to penalties, the nation can once...
27 July 2007
Angola are firm favourites
The spotlight will be on the Angolans after their surprising qualification for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. They have named only four players who took part in the World Cup-Jamba, Loco, Lebo Lebo and goalkeeper Lama. Coach Luis Oliveira...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 27 July 2007
Lopang wins medal as chess team finishes fourth
Though the Botswana team failed to make the cut, national champion Tshepiso Lopang atoned for this by scooping bronze in the individual category.Due to the low turnout in the women competition, the tournament was played on a double round-robin basis....
KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 27 July 2007
Under-23 team to play in China
BMC tough-tackling defender, Tumisang Sekanonyana is one of the players that will not travel to China because of injury. He has been a pillar of strength in the team. His place on the China trip has been taken by Flamengo Santos' player, Jenamiso...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 27 July 2007
Rollers set to grab Amos
The player could have long joined Rollers, but the move was stalled when he joined the Zebras' training camp for the COSAFA Castle Cup. If things go well, he might make his Rollers' debut in the Coca-Cola Cup clash with Premier League...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 27 July 2007
Street vendors: abused or clued up?
These are the kinds of frustrations and disappointments that this child is quickly becoming used to as he gets initiated into the vending trade. He is learning the prerequisites and qualities that one has to possess if they are to make it in this...
Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 27 July 2007
Of Tibone, lost passports and Zim farm workers
"Life on (Labour and Home Affairs Minister Charles Tibone) Tibone's farm is not a joke my friend. All you have for your food is bokomo mealie-meal. No salt. No tea. No relish," explains the Zimbabwean man. "No relish," agrees another one,...
27 July 2007
Serowe: My home that will never be
My recent trip to Serowe, the capital of the BaNgwato, gave me a wake-up call. While the primary purpose of my visit was to cover the Bessiefest, which was organized by the Bessie Head Committee and the Khama III Memorial Museum to pay homage...
27 July 2007
Shouldn't the president have more choice on cabinet?
At all times people have expansive demands for services and many other types of developments that they want immediately.When that fails it is the members of parliament and the responsible government institutions that get part of the blame. The...
EDITOR 27 July 2007
Are we not interested in renewable energy?
Arguably, the local pollution caused by coal burning will not be too severe. It could be minimised - even avoided - if Botswana and South Africa also made greater use of renewable energy available from wind and sunlight, and less from burning coal....
QUESTION TIME
Patrick van Rensburg 27 July 2007
Batswana are still not economically empowered
Yes, we enjoy freedom of expression and we are the envied nation both regionally and internationally, but the majority of Batswana had not tasted economic democracy. The issue here is not whether Botswana have citizen economic empowerment. Citizen...
27 July 2007
We might have a new Zimbabwe in the making in Libya - promises not kept
I am worried what will happen if the Europeans don't keep their promise of resuming ties with Libya, and most importantly helping with the HIV/ AIDS scourge. We might come to see another Zimbabwe because of its failed deals with the British...
27 July 2007
Peepa is not abusing Mabijo-Motswetla
First of all, I would like to thank Z. Judge for the complementary comment about the cartoon character, Mabijo, I have created. As an artist, I would like to assure Z. Judge and the Mmegi readership that I have chosen to collaborate with PEEPA by...
27 July 2007
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