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the attorneys have claim. Commenting yesterday, the Regional Magistrate, Terrence Rannowane, disputed the allegations. Rannowane said court should sit at 0830hrs. "Court sitting does not necessarily mean going for open court. Rannowane...

Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 06 August 2007

Dikgosi Demand More Pay

Presenting their grievances during a public hearing of the salaries commission of enquiry last week at Tutume Education Centre, Dikgosi did not hide their disappointment, accusing the government of not taking their welfare seriously. They said their...

Mogomotsi Moloi
Correspondent 06 August 2007

Are We Eating Poisonous Pineapples?

This comes at a time when the European Union rejected the canned pineapples that were tainted with a known cancer-causing chemical element. The South African 'Daily Dispatch' reported recently that a shipment of South African pineapples...

Bame Piet
Staff Writer 06 August 2007

More Women Than Men On ARVs

Machao was speaking at a Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) 'Wellness Day' occasion last week.Machao said that men come late to the health facilities and they only go when things are unbearable. He said that often men were fearful that they...

Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 06 August 2007

Public Servants Demand Allowances, Pay Rise

Ambulance drivers, for instance, recommended that they be paid a risk allowance because besides driving they assist in the lifting of patients, cleaning the ambulance and dealing with mentally disturbed patients, who are often violent. The...

Wanetsha Mosinyi
Correspondent 06 August 2007

Palapye For Industrial Capital?

Some members of parliament disagreed with the motion accusing people from Central District, especially from Serowe/Palapye, of trying to take all developments to their area. They cited the Botswana International University of Science and...

Bame Piet
Staff Writer 06 August 2007

Botswana Is Ideal For Criminal Syndicates

The seminar, which was sponsored by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) at Francistown's Tati River Lodge, also heard that Botswana's political stability and relative economic success could be the country's Achilles' heel. "The...

Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 06 August 2007

Child-Killer Confesses To Molesting 200 Boys

Olivier was found guilty on Tuesday of the murder, kidnapping and indecent assault of Steven Siebert in December 2005.The boy had been on holiday in Plettenberg Bay when he went missing. His body was found hidden in bushes near the house where he was...

06 August 2007

Africa Command Well Intended - US Envoy

US ambassador Katherine Canavan said this at the official opening of Lobatse Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre last week.Canavan said the reasons for its (US Command) establishment has been greatly misunderstood in southern Africa....

Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 06 August 2007

SADC Chief Says Political Climate Is Stable

Playing down instability in Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Dr Salomao said:" The overall political and security situation in the SADC region remains stable and is expected to remain the same." He was speaking at...

Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 06 August 2007

Religion Meets Tradition At Maitisong

To the delight of every organiser, the Trinity Choir, Mogwana traditional dance group, and Corpus Christi Choir from the Broadhurst Roman Catholic Church turned up in full force. The all-embracing choir has come with a special blend of music that...

Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 06 August 2007

Bomu Elections Postponed

The members said the committee was already working on preparations for the music awards and as a result the project might suffer if new people were elected. The members pointed that it was going to be difficult for new people to start negotiating...

Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 06 August 2007

Matlhaku Set To Revive Traditional Instruments

Matlhaku has therefore set out to preserve traditional musical instruments like segaba, setinkane, local drums and marimba by organising a series of workshops to address the issue. The gifted musician is hosting reputable setinkane-makers from...

Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 06 August 2007

Batswana Must Gain From McCall's Movie

I suppose the elections will have to be postponed again next year when the executive will be organising the next BOMU awards, this time not for the 2007 reasons given, but this time on account of precedence. Ke gore 'we postponed the elections last...

Talking Musika
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 06 August 2007

Nutrition In Middle Age: What To Look Out For

We all know that as kids we were constantly forced to dress up warmly and we never seemed to feel cold. But now? Hmm, tell me about it! We fight overweight and obesity, heart problems, rheumatism, sugar diabetes and plain old age. As a young active...

Food For The Soul
BOITUMELO GIYOSE 06 August 2007

RPC Data Clinches IT Contract With Kenyan Govt

The tender process involved presentations of the solution and reference site visits to other clients and users in Botswana. "This project is an important foreign exchange earner for Botswana and will add to the already forecast export...

06 August 2007

Of Ants And Bees

Even the less popular roaches are predictable and united in their mission to annoy and embarrass. I know you must be wondering what things are coming to if I can seek to draw parallels between professional teams and common insects. We are...

Out To Lunch
SHAMEELA WINSTON 06 August 2007

Bottle Manufacturing Plant Opens In G/West

Speaking at the official launch of the plant in Gaborone last Thursday, Philip de Weerdt, the Managing Director of Nampak Rigid Plastics, the holding company of Nampak Liquid, said the move to invest in Botswana is closely aligned with the group's...

Benza Brian
Staff Writer 06 August 2007

BMC Opens Office In Molepolole

The Kweneng area alone is said to have a population head of over 200, 000 cattle with most of the farmers preferring to sell their cattle to butcheries where they fetch a better price, compared to BMC abattoirs. The Minister of Agriculture Johnnie...

06 August 2007

SA Fuel Strike Continues

"It has been a mad rush since 3 a.m. (0100 GMT) this morning," said Ashwin Chiba, manager of a filling station in the centre of Johannesburg, one of the few still with fuel."Cars have been streaming in here non-stop as people are panicking that they...

06 August 2007

Magistrates Must Keep Time

But he should be the very one to ensure that the juridical system operates properly, smoothly and judiciously. Not so long ago, the judges were pleading for better remuneration, but they said very little about how an improvement in their wages would...

EDITOR 06 August 2007

The Hinterland Beyond Desire

You may desire, pray, wish, visualise and make positive affirmations but that alone will not guarantee you all the success you need. The first station in the hinterland beyond desire is intention. The Webster dictionary defines intention as the aims...

The Winners Code
GEORGE CHIGARANDE 06 August 2007

Passive Institutions

Name some, I asked, and was immediately pinned to the wall by a first, instant listing of deadbeat outfits, heavily and privileged staffed but achieving virtually nothing; and then by a separate listing of overlapping, duplicating, competing, funding...

Etcetra
SANDY GRANT 06 August 2007

Cabinet Ministers Must Be Picked From Parliament

Sebetela's contention was that a combination of the two roles could result in failure to execute both duties effectively. The minister for Presidential Affairs and Public...

Guest Column
BOTSALO NTUANE 06 August 2007

The Conspiracy Against The Trickling Down Effect.... Part Two

The free market economy, coined around the naturalistic law of nature or the law of the jungles, popularly known as the "survival of the fittest" whereby only those with strong financial muscle are having the benefits and the privilege of a national...

06 August 2007

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06 August 2007

Monitor Cartoon Cleared Of Insensitity

Summaries of arguments In their complaint, BOMWA and GEMSA argue that the said cartoon displays insensitivity on the part of the cartoonist and it degrades women aspiring for top positions in the political arena. They further present that the...

06 August 2007

SADC Military Organ Set For Historic Launch in Lusaka

Code named SADC Standby Brigade, the force which is aimed at stabilising the region will, from time to time, draw troops from all 14 SADC member states. Director of SADC organ for politics, defence and security Tantie Mothae said in an...

Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 06 August 2007

East Africans Sign MoU In Gaborone

The new body known as the Forum for the Associations of East African Communities in Botswana (FAEACB) incorporates the Kenya Friendship Association (KEFA), Association of Tanzanians in Botswana (ATB) and Association of Ugandans in Botswana (AUB)....

06 August 2007

Boteti Eliminate GU

Speaking after his team surged to the Coca-Cola semifinal by eliminating Gaborone United (GU) 1-0 in a thrilling match played at the Francistown stadium Saturday, the national Under-23 assistant tactician pointed out that his team still has a long...

Mogomotsi Moloi
Correspondent 06 August 2007

Leaving Gunners Was Not Easy - Motlhabankwe

Motlhabankwe was the only Gunners' player in the senior national team, the Zebras. He did not only make his name at Gunners but even in the national team as well. Last weekend, after the Confederation of Southern Football Associations (COSAFA)...

Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 06 August 2007

Zim Ace Scoops ITF Junior Boys' Singles

The Zimbabwean lad won the tie 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the longest match of the tournament. The match also produced the longest fought point as both players spent more than 30 minutes each trying to win the last point. The Zimbabwean needed it to...

Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 06 August 2007

Ntuane chides opposition on boycott

However, when introducing his suggested amendments to the Bill, Ntuane lamented the fact that the opposition had decided to leave. "By playing to the gallery the opposition is letting not only this House down but the nation at large," he said. "It...

TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 07 August 2007

Ex-PS Mhlauli in the dock

The alleged offences were committed in April 1998 and July 2000. The trial was supposed to start yesterday morning but was postponed to 2pm because his defence attorney had lost his luggage. The trial was then moved to today. ...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 07 August 2007

Daisy Loo case tomorrow

Mmegi learnt over the weekend that the case was handed over to a new presiding judge, Justice Walia. The judge talked to the attorneys representing Daisy Loo and the government asking to be allowed time to read the Court documents which number 3000...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 07 August 2007

DSPW fires salvo at UB over delayed entries

According to DSPW director Bosele Radipotsane, when they planned their decentralisation process they had meetings with the UB's admission department to have their admission letters ready by the end of May. However, that was not to be the case and the...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 07 August 2007

Soldiers, police in shooting incident

"Suspecting that he was driving a stolen vehicle, the patrol team consisting of members of the police and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) followed him. Their efforts to stop the driver who was driving at high speed were futile; hence they shot at his...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 07 August 2007

Judge orders reporters, registrar to talk

The 16 court reporters employed by the Administration of Justice have instituted legal proceedings against the government over unfair progression within their department.The court reporters, who work in various magistrates' courts in Botswana, had...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 07 August 2007

Lawyers take justice to the people

Over the weekend, members of the society provided legal consultation in Old Naledi, Bontleng and Mogoditshane to members of the public. The society invited members of the public to hearings where they were advised on legal issues. The chairperson...

Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 07 August 2007

Teachers call for privatisation in schools

"The government should think of privatising some activities in schools such as feeding, toilet cleaning and security. We believe the government is losing a lot in the current system," he said. He was speaking before the Presidential Commission...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 07 August 2007

Did police bury unidentified farm worker?

A source says the SSG boss used 16 "loyal" members from his command section to bury the farm worker. Some of the officers who are alleged to have attended the funeral declined an interview. The source claimed that the master of...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 07 August 2007

Kenyans elect new office bearers

Mulinge took over the Kenya Friendship Association (KEFA) hot seat from Maurice Nyamunga who retired after two terms in office. Save for one position in the hardship committee, all the office bearers were elected unopposed after the circulation of a...

STAFF WRITER 07 August 2007

Gaolathe in Malaysia for Smart Partnership meet

The conference is the 8th edition of the Langkawi International Dialogue 2007 (LID2007).The theme for this year's meeting, which started yesterday and ends tomorrow, is "Poverty Reduction Through Human Capital Development and Capacity Building".Since...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 07 August 2007

Mascom launches EDGE-enabled Mobile Internet

A statement from Mascom says the Mascom Mobile Internet has been made possible by the company significant investment in a data network that has now been upgraded from GPRS to Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE), which enables faster data...

07 August 2007

Young Zebras scale the heights

The Young Zebras faced strong competition from hosts China, Korea and Japan. In the last match against Japan, midfielder Amos 'Shoes' Godirwang's strike gave the Zebras a 1-0 win and overall victory in the tournament. The performance came as a...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 07 August 2007

Impressive win for cyclist

The cyclist who said after the win that he has not competed in the last eight months finished the race with no challenger in sight after storming away from his two challengers, Jabu Kaelo and Jan Deruyck with two kilometres to go. He was...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 07 August 2007

Hogs outsmart Tuskers

"We lagged in defence. That is why they punished us. We were sucked into rucks (scrums). Otherwise, the refereeing has improved quite a lot. They made fewer calls." Tuskers' flank, Duma Mangole, said he created a lot of chances but they failed...

GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 07 August 2007

FIFA coaching course ends

Course facilitator and BFA technical instructor Philemon Makwengwe said he has been impressed with the attendance since the course started. The course was attended mainly by teachers. Makwengwe was thrilled by the response and enthusiasm of the...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 07 August 2007

Ngwaketse Land Board shows the way

This situation has not only disadvantaged many Batswana but it has also harmed many development projects. A few number of land boards, though, have been working very hard to improve the boards' sordid public image. That is...

EDITOR 07 August 2007

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